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CONTENTS
Steve LonswayPatrick MaresJean DetjenDobie MaxwellGeorge HalasBlaine Schultz
Rob ZimmerJane SpietzJoshua Grover-David PattersonTony Palmeri
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BY TONY PALMERI
Since 1976 Sonoma State Universityrsquos Project Censored has challenged the news media to meet their First Amendment responsibilities Annually the Project compiles a volume of news stories ldquounder-reported ignored misrepresented or censored in the United Statesrdquo Walter Cronkite said that ldquoProject Censored is one of the organizations that we should listen to to be assured that our newspapers and our broadcasting outlets are practicing thorough and ethical journalismrdquo Best-selling author and activist Naomi Wolf asserts that ldquoProject Censored is a lifeline to the worldrsquos most urgent and significant storiesrdquo
Project Censored is famous its nontra-ditional definition of censorship referring to it as ldquoanything that interferes with the free flow of information in a society that purports to have a free pressrdquo They argue that censorship includes not just stories that were never published but also ldquothose that get such restricted distribution that few in the public are likely to know about themrdquo
Censored 2016 Media Freedom on the Line (Seven Stories Press) continues the Projectrsquos annual exploration of what a panel of judges determines to be the top 25 most censored stories of the year
The top three are (1) ldquoHalf of global wealth owned by the 1 percentrdquo (2) ldquoOil industry illegally dumps fracking wastewa-terrdquo and (3) ldquo89 percent of Pakistani drone victims not identifiable as militantsrdquo
Irsquod say that 3 is a good answer to the question ldquowhy do they hate usrdquo In fact just about every story covered by Project Censored is an answer to the question of why there is so much despair and ten-sion in the world If mainstream media met its responsibility to give the stories proper treatment we would of course not see an end to despair and tension But we WOULD see less ignorance and confusion about the causes of trouble in the world and less ignorance always leads to more positive action on behalf of reform
Over the years when I have written about Project Censored some readers have responded by saying that the organizationrsquos approach to censorship seems too con-spiratorial Such readers argue that news media can only cover so much given time and space constraints and to favor some stories over others probably has more to do with commercial pressures and ldquogiving the audience what it wantsrdquo rather than actively ldquocensoringrdquo certain stories I think there is some legitimacy to that critique the northeast Wisconsin corporate media wall to wall Packer coverage for 20 to 30 weeks out of the year probably has more to do with a ratings calculation as opposed to news directors willingly dumbing down the audiencersquos knowledge of critical labor political environmental and other chal-lenges facing regional communities
Sometimes censorship is the simple result of journalistic laziness
My spouse Lori and I recently experi-enced the consequences of journalistic lazi-ness when she decided to take out nomi-nation papers to run in the April election for Oshkosh Common Council When she took out the papers in December she was told by the Oshkosh City Clerkrsquos office that she needed to obtain 200-400 signa-tures by January 5th When I asked my friend and former Oshkosh Mayor Paul Esslinger if he could get some signatures he pointed out that the requirement was actually 100-200 signatures Republican Senator Rick Gudex and Republican Rep-resentative Jeremy Thiesfeldt were able to get the law changed so as to promote the entry of more candidates in city council races When Lori showed up to get her 120 signatures certified on January 4th she was told by the Clerkrsquos office that the requirement for Oshkosh was still 200-400 signatures for some unclear reason they believed the law did not apply in a place represented by one of its chief sponsors (Senator Gudex) Even the members of the Oshkosh Common Council we contacted about the signature requirement were not aware of the law On the morning of Janu-ary 5th the Clerkrsquos office contacted Lori
to say that they called the Government Accountability Board in Madison and that in fact the requirement was 100-200 sig-natures Lori will be on the ballot in April We will never know if potential candidates were deterred from running because they were given inaccurate information
Sure the Clerkrsquos office should know the law But the real problem in my judgement was that the Gannett press local television and local radio simply did an awful job of reporting on the impending campaign season and the requirements for running These are the same media who regularly lament the shortage of candidates
I would argue that the mass media minimization of the enthusiasm for Bernie Sandersrsquo presidential campaign was the most censored national story of 2015 Sanders has spoken to record crowds
raised huge amounts of money from mostly small donations and completely shifted the Democratic Party primary debate to the left He also polls well against any Republican nominee All that and yet to the New York Times and other establish-ment media Sanders is virtually invisible
One New York Times article quoted a senior citizen Trump supporter who said that ldquoThis election is the first in my life where we can change what it means to be a Republicanrdquo
Memo to the Times the same is true for the Democrats this yearmdashyour readers would know that if you would stop cen-soring Berniersquos campaign
Tony Palmeri (palmeritonygmailcom) is a professor of communication studies at UW Oshkosh
in 2015
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FOOD amp DRINK BREWMASTER
BY STEVE LONSWAY
This monthrsquos beer report was derived from a recent purchase at our local beer outlet The brew team of Stone Arch Brew House are hopheads at heart so we wanted to focus on more of a malty brew for this article
To get off our normally beaten path a bit we chose to go with a Belgian-style that accents the maltiness of the brew Another reason this was purchased is that every year to celebrate our anniversary we brew a Grand Cru Ours is named Inaugural Brew Grand Cru and when we release it each year on January 11th we bring out samples from our previous batches We offer lateral tastings of the Grand Cru and this past month we offered four years worth It is astonishing the changes that transpire during the years of cold storage It really adds complexity to an already very
complex beer and really rounds out the smoothness So with the Inaugural Brew Grand Cru fresh on our minds we chose to report on Ale Asylumrsquos Mercy Grand Cru
The blue black and white label of the Mercy made the purchasing decision a bit
easier Three very unique demonic figures standing as if on guard with arms crossed almost daring you to buy it Above their confident heads is a brief description of the beer that resides within A nice touch for those who may not be all that familiar with the Grand Cru style
As we poured the long neck bottles into our snifters (which is the glassware we would recommend for this style) very little head appeared on the surface The carbonation is evident in taste but not so much in its appearance As we worked our ways through the samples there was little evidence of lacing
The appearance was pleasant in the glass Deep mahogany amber with off-white almost khaki colored head
In the nose of the Mercy Grand Cru several very distinctive notes were recorded We detected plum dates fig banana clove cherry brown sugar dark fruits malt
and strong B e l g i a n yeast tones As a Grand Cr u s t y l e d i c t a t e s complexity in the nose is a must and Ale Asylum did not leave us hanging
The fla-vors detected by our team were even more com-p l ex than t h e n o s e p r o d u c e d The s ame dark fruits f ig c love and cherry
tones came through in the flavor as well as red wine spiced fruit fusel alcohol candy sugar caramel and intense fruitiness
The Mercy Grand Cru finishes with an obvious warming sensation very tart and a little on the sharp side As time passes a whisky smooth finish was experienced and
a bit of a CO2 prickle at the very endFood pairings for this beer should start
with dark fruits aged cheddar cheese brie or better yet bleu cheese A beef stew or shepherds pie would certainly work as well as a rich cheesecake for the dessert aspect
Head brewer Craig personally paired it with that days Stone Cellar lunch special Uphoff Farms ham and brick cheese on a pretzel roll and he claimed it was destiny A good music pairing would most likely be an old 90rsquos jazz band with sharp horns on vinyl
On to the makers Ale Asylum Housed at 2002 Pankratz Street in Madison Wis-consin you will find the makers of the Mercy With an industrial motif you can enjoy their tasting room and unique menu items that focus a bit more on simplicity and aggressive flavors The menu is a bit limited but all items come with a sug-gested beer pairing They will fill growlers
as well as sell their six packs and have a decent array of Ale Asylum gear available for purchase as well They do offer tours every Sunday on the hour between noon and 500 pm
Founded in 2005 Ale Asylum outgrew their original facility and has since moved into a 45000 square foot building on Pan-kratz Street at a cost of $8 million With the goal of going statewide in distribution they are experiencing crazy growth as many other craft brewers around the country are experiencing With their new facility larger tanks and super-fast bottler they are set for success Of course it helps they make awesome brews and have captivated their customer base or ldquoinmatesrdquo as they are called
FINAL WORD Have Mercy You will not regret that decision
Mercy Grand Cru ndash Ale Asylum
Crescent Moon
Architectural Salvage since 1987
Antiques amp Salvage
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FOOD amp DRINK ArsquoBRAVO
BY PATRICK MARES
We blew into A Bravorsquo on a cold and blustery winter night The atmosphere in the establishment was a nice counterbal-ance to the wind outside While the weather may have kept some folks home there were a few of we hearty souls provid-ing a nice background buzz
As a dangerously smooth spiced hot rum warmed us (and was the best use of cinnamon Irsquove found in recent memory) July Beaudwin co-owner and hands-on
manager for the restaurant provided a his-tory lesson
ldquoA Bravorsquo was originally located in the old Larson Canning Factory officerdquo Beaudwin said But after seven years the promised upgrade of the space never hap-penedrdquo
Originally July had partnered with her sister Greta but after the move Mary Faye and Dana Demara joined the team
Fay in particular brings a skill set not always present in a cookery balancing the books and the paying of finances and
vendors ldquoWhen we started Arsquo Bravo had
only nine tablesrdquo Fay said ldquonow we have thirty Thatrsquos a big step up Itrsquos full service lunch and dinner plus an incredible Sunday brunch and we have a full barrdquo
The staff has input as wellldquoWe invite all who work for us
to offer their opinionsrdquo July said ldquoto help decide the seasonrsquos upcoming recipes and menu items We think
itrsquos a good idea to get everyonersquos thoughts Wersquoll brainstorm together and wersquore all really proud of that Plus itrsquos fun and afterward everyone feels fat because we eat a lot of what might get on the final menu Hey we have to taste it to know what wersquore talking about with our custom-ersrightrdquo (laugh)
Seared Ahi Tuna The seared Ahi picked up more of the
smokey grilled flavor than Irsquod typically associate with this dish Solid and differ-ent from the pack its no wonder this is a staple
Sesame encrusted ahi tuna over jas-mine rice spicy spinach with a sesame vinaigrette amp spicy peanuts amp almonds Suggested wine Ponzi Pinot Gris
Lobster Mac amp Cheese - The Best Ever This lobster pasta was just perfectly
but-tery complementing
the prominent chunks of lobster within An incredibly creamy blend of four gour-met cheeses and lobster pieces served piping hot with truffle toast on the side
Bianca Pizza Cutting out the tomatoes is a bold step
for pizza Once again more savory than its traditional cousin with red sauce
Grilled flatbread topped with a mild garlic cream sauce mozzarella prosciutto fresh basil chiffonade and finished with a drizzle of truffle oil a sprinkle of panko then baked
Bravissimo to ArsquoBravo
Iola Winter Carnival
ENTERTAINMENT IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL
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ENTERTAINMENT BE THE DINOSAUR
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Lightly Hand-Breaded Baby Walleye (Regular or Cajun)
Leiniersquos Beer Battered Cod
Crispy Panko Breaded Cod
Hand-Breaded Haddock (Regular or Cajun)
Hand-Breaded Butterflied Lake Perch (Regular or Cajun)
Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye
Surf N Turf Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye with Beer Battered Shrimp
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The annual Deck the Halls holiday experience at the Oshkosh Public Museum has truly become a community event
In staying true to its mission the Museum provided free admission to 526 children under age 18 during this exhibi-tion and over 1500 adults took advantage of the reduced admission rate In addition over 200 local students and caregivers vis-ited as part of a group field trip
Holiday decorations reminiscent of the times filled the historic Sawyer home from November to January and the life-size Christmas Village exhibit windows showcased a collection of toys on loan from volunteers and community members
The 2016 Christmas Village exhibit theme is ldquominiature holiday treesrdquo and once again the Museum is reaching out to the community to help decorate the display cases Contact Curator Debra Daubert at 920-236-5767 or email ddaubertcioshkoshwius for more information if you are interested in donating a decorated tree
An exhibition opening premier for Be the Dinosaurtrade will be held on Monday February 1 The Museum will be open from 10 am to 430 pm for this special event and Joseph E Peterson PhD Assistant Professor of Geology at UW-Oshkosh will present ldquoBehaviors of Dinosaursrdquo starting at 3 pm
Dr Peterson has been studying various injuries in Cretaceous dinosaurs over the last ten years He will discuss his research on these injuries or ldquopaleopathologiesrdquo and how they can provide insight into the paleobiology and behaviors of dinosaurs The lecture is free with general admission and open to the public Light refreshments will be served Pre-registration is requested by contacting Karla Szekeres at 920-236-5763 or email kszekerescioshkoshwius
Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game tech-nology and traditional exhibits featuring full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and much more Unleash your wild side and experience the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever created The exhibit will be on view until May 16
Regular hours at the Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 amminus430 pm and Sunday from 1 pmminus430 pm For more information about the Museumrsquos program-ming events and exciting exhibits visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email museumcioshkoshwius
About the Oshkosh Public MuseumThe Oshkosh Public Museum is a
regional history museum nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Housed in the historic Sawyer home since 1924 the Museum is entrusted with the care of approximately 250000 artifacts and historical documents repre-senting all aspects of the regionrsquos people and heritage The Museum is dedicated to excellence in preservation of historical col-lections strongly focused around the Fox River and the extensive Winnebago water-shed interactively communicating the story of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region through well-researched quality exhibitions programs and publications and engaging guests in ways that inspire discovery For admission hours and more information about the Museumrsquos exciting exhibits and events visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email
museumcioshkoshwius
Oshkosh Public Museum Be the Dinosaur Exhibit Opening
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Foxy FindsBY JEAN DETJEN ARTFUL LIVING
Cheers to living artFULLY in the
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Whatrsquos not to love about these heart themed original
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Choose from a vari-ety of sizes and design motifs Prices range
from $19-39
Alpaca sweat-ers for men and women keep a body toasty with a retro vibe A variety of styles colors
and sizes - in-cluding Unisex - are available
$45 Pick one that catches your eye at Satori Imports a downtown Oshkosh store since 1969 dedicated to providing an everyday shopping experience that is unmistakable enlighten-
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Rose Quartz and Serenity Pantone 2016 colors of the year take center stage with this gorgeous ldquocurvy girlrdquo tunic by Umgee Soft and flowy cottonpoly blend
Sizes XL-2XL $38 Score this at Lillians of Fond du Lac where you can find trendy and affordable womenrsquos
fashions footwear accessories and more
Keep your tiny ones cozy warm with
one of these Green 3 Apparel recyled cot-ton Junior Throws
Several darling motifs to choose from $2999
each Find these at Just Act Natural
in downtown Appleton where you will discover many eco-friendly products that will benefit the well-
being of your body home community
and planet
Top off your boots in style with these Crochet Lace Leg Warmer Boot Socks by Noelle $24 Many colors and
designs to choose from with matching accessories to boot Find these in the trendy new accessory line at Josephrsquos
Shoes Appleton serving the Fox Cities with great service footwear and more from all over the world since 1971
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210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
46 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing ldquoReverend Ravenrdquo on guitar and vocals Westside Andy on blues harp and amp ldquoPTrdquo bass player for The Chain Smoking Alter Boys
420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
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ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
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Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
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OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
R20 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
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BY
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FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Happy Valentines Day from Culverrsquos
Treat your Sweetie to the Sweetest Treats at Culverrsquos
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BY TONY PALMERI
Since 1976 Sonoma State Universityrsquos Project Censored has challenged the news media to meet their First Amendment responsibilities Annually the Project compiles a volume of news stories ldquounder-reported ignored misrepresented or censored in the United Statesrdquo Walter Cronkite said that ldquoProject Censored is one of the organizations that we should listen to to be assured that our newspapers and our broadcasting outlets are practicing thorough and ethical journalismrdquo Best-selling author and activist Naomi Wolf asserts that ldquoProject Censored is a lifeline to the worldrsquos most urgent and significant storiesrdquo
Project Censored is famous its nontra-ditional definition of censorship referring to it as ldquoanything that interferes with the free flow of information in a society that purports to have a free pressrdquo They argue that censorship includes not just stories that were never published but also ldquothose that get such restricted distribution that few in the public are likely to know about themrdquo
Censored 2016 Media Freedom on the Line (Seven Stories Press) continues the Projectrsquos annual exploration of what a panel of judges determines to be the top 25 most censored stories of the year
The top three are (1) ldquoHalf of global wealth owned by the 1 percentrdquo (2) ldquoOil industry illegally dumps fracking wastewa-terrdquo and (3) ldquo89 percent of Pakistani drone victims not identifiable as militantsrdquo
Irsquod say that 3 is a good answer to the question ldquowhy do they hate usrdquo In fact just about every story covered by Project Censored is an answer to the question of why there is so much despair and ten-sion in the world If mainstream media met its responsibility to give the stories proper treatment we would of course not see an end to despair and tension But we WOULD see less ignorance and confusion about the causes of trouble in the world and less ignorance always leads to more positive action on behalf of reform
Over the years when I have written about Project Censored some readers have responded by saying that the organizationrsquos approach to censorship seems too con-spiratorial Such readers argue that news media can only cover so much given time and space constraints and to favor some stories over others probably has more to do with commercial pressures and ldquogiving the audience what it wantsrdquo rather than actively ldquocensoringrdquo certain stories I think there is some legitimacy to that critique the northeast Wisconsin corporate media wall to wall Packer coverage for 20 to 30 weeks out of the year probably has more to do with a ratings calculation as opposed to news directors willingly dumbing down the audiencersquos knowledge of critical labor political environmental and other chal-lenges facing regional communities
Sometimes censorship is the simple result of journalistic laziness
My spouse Lori and I recently experi-enced the consequences of journalistic lazi-ness when she decided to take out nomi-nation papers to run in the April election for Oshkosh Common Council When she took out the papers in December she was told by the Oshkosh City Clerkrsquos office that she needed to obtain 200-400 signa-tures by January 5th When I asked my friend and former Oshkosh Mayor Paul Esslinger if he could get some signatures he pointed out that the requirement was actually 100-200 signatures Republican Senator Rick Gudex and Republican Rep-resentative Jeremy Thiesfeldt were able to get the law changed so as to promote the entry of more candidates in city council races When Lori showed up to get her 120 signatures certified on January 4th she was told by the Clerkrsquos office that the requirement for Oshkosh was still 200-400 signatures for some unclear reason they believed the law did not apply in a place represented by one of its chief sponsors (Senator Gudex) Even the members of the Oshkosh Common Council we contacted about the signature requirement were not aware of the law On the morning of Janu-ary 5th the Clerkrsquos office contacted Lori
to say that they called the Government Accountability Board in Madison and that in fact the requirement was 100-200 sig-natures Lori will be on the ballot in April We will never know if potential candidates were deterred from running because they were given inaccurate information
Sure the Clerkrsquos office should know the law But the real problem in my judgement was that the Gannett press local television and local radio simply did an awful job of reporting on the impending campaign season and the requirements for running These are the same media who regularly lament the shortage of candidates
I would argue that the mass media minimization of the enthusiasm for Bernie Sandersrsquo presidential campaign was the most censored national story of 2015 Sanders has spoken to record crowds
raised huge amounts of money from mostly small donations and completely shifted the Democratic Party primary debate to the left He also polls well against any Republican nominee All that and yet to the New York Times and other establish-ment media Sanders is virtually invisible
One New York Times article quoted a senior citizen Trump supporter who said that ldquoThis election is the first in my life where we can change what it means to be a Republicanrdquo
Memo to the Times the same is true for the Democrats this yearmdashyour readers would know that if you would stop cen-soring Berniersquos campaign
Tony Palmeri (palmeritonygmailcom) is a professor of communication studies at UW Oshkosh
in 2015
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FOOD amp DRINK BREWMASTER
BY STEVE LONSWAY
This monthrsquos beer report was derived from a recent purchase at our local beer outlet The brew team of Stone Arch Brew House are hopheads at heart so we wanted to focus on more of a malty brew for this article
To get off our normally beaten path a bit we chose to go with a Belgian-style that accents the maltiness of the brew Another reason this was purchased is that every year to celebrate our anniversary we brew a Grand Cru Ours is named Inaugural Brew Grand Cru and when we release it each year on January 11th we bring out samples from our previous batches We offer lateral tastings of the Grand Cru and this past month we offered four years worth It is astonishing the changes that transpire during the years of cold storage It really adds complexity to an already very
complex beer and really rounds out the smoothness So with the Inaugural Brew Grand Cru fresh on our minds we chose to report on Ale Asylumrsquos Mercy Grand Cru
The blue black and white label of the Mercy made the purchasing decision a bit
easier Three very unique demonic figures standing as if on guard with arms crossed almost daring you to buy it Above their confident heads is a brief description of the beer that resides within A nice touch for those who may not be all that familiar with the Grand Cru style
As we poured the long neck bottles into our snifters (which is the glassware we would recommend for this style) very little head appeared on the surface The carbonation is evident in taste but not so much in its appearance As we worked our ways through the samples there was little evidence of lacing
The appearance was pleasant in the glass Deep mahogany amber with off-white almost khaki colored head
In the nose of the Mercy Grand Cru several very distinctive notes were recorded We detected plum dates fig banana clove cherry brown sugar dark fruits malt
and strong B e l g i a n yeast tones As a Grand Cr u s t y l e d i c t a t e s complexity in the nose is a must and Ale Asylum did not leave us hanging
The fla-vors detected by our team were even more com-p l ex than t h e n o s e p r o d u c e d The s ame dark fruits f ig c love and cherry
tones came through in the flavor as well as red wine spiced fruit fusel alcohol candy sugar caramel and intense fruitiness
The Mercy Grand Cru finishes with an obvious warming sensation very tart and a little on the sharp side As time passes a whisky smooth finish was experienced and
a bit of a CO2 prickle at the very endFood pairings for this beer should start
with dark fruits aged cheddar cheese brie or better yet bleu cheese A beef stew or shepherds pie would certainly work as well as a rich cheesecake for the dessert aspect
Head brewer Craig personally paired it with that days Stone Cellar lunch special Uphoff Farms ham and brick cheese on a pretzel roll and he claimed it was destiny A good music pairing would most likely be an old 90rsquos jazz band with sharp horns on vinyl
On to the makers Ale Asylum Housed at 2002 Pankratz Street in Madison Wis-consin you will find the makers of the Mercy With an industrial motif you can enjoy their tasting room and unique menu items that focus a bit more on simplicity and aggressive flavors The menu is a bit limited but all items come with a sug-gested beer pairing They will fill growlers
as well as sell their six packs and have a decent array of Ale Asylum gear available for purchase as well They do offer tours every Sunday on the hour between noon and 500 pm
Founded in 2005 Ale Asylum outgrew their original facility and has since moved into a 45000 square foot building on Pan-kratz Street at a cost of $8 million With the goal of going statewide in distribution they are experiencing crazy growth as many other craft brewers around the country are experiencing With their new facility larger tanks and super-fast bottler they are set for success Of course it helps they make awesome brews and have captivated their customer base or ldquoinmatesrdquo as they are called
FINAL WORD Have Mercy You will not regret that decision
Mercy Grand Cru ndash Ale Asylum
Crescent Moon
Architectural Salvage since 1987
Antiques amp Salvage
537 N Main St Oshkosh(920) 232-MOON (6666)
wwwcrescentmoonantiquesandsalvagecom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R3
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FOOD amp DRINK ArsquoBRAVO
BY PATRICK MARES
We blew into A Bravorsquo on a cold and blustery winter night The atmosphere in the establishment was a nice counterbal-ance to the wind outside While the weather may have kept some folks home there were a few of we hearty souls provid-ing a nice background buzz
As a dangerously smooth spiced hot rum warmed us (and was the best use of cinnamon Irsquove found in recent memory) July Beaudwin co-owner and hands-on
manager for the restaurant provided a his-tory lesson
ldquoA Bravorsquo was originally located in the old Larson Canning Factory officerdquo Beaudwin said But after seven years the promised upgrade of the space never hap-penedrdquo
Originally July had partnered with her sister Greta but after the move Mary Faye and Dana Demara joined the team
Fay in particular brings a skill set not always present in a cookery balancing the books and the paying of finances and
vendors ldquoWhen we started Arsquo Bravo had
only nine tablesrdquo Fay said ldquonow we have thirty Thatrsquos a big step up Itrsquos full service lunch and dinner plus an incredible Sunday brunch and we have a full barrdquo
The staff has input as wellldquoWe invite all who work for us
to offer their opinionsrdquo July said ldquoto help decide the seasonrsquos upcoming recipes and menu items We think
itrsquos a good idea to get everyonersquos thoughts Wersquoll brainstorm together and wersquore all really proud of that Plus itrsquos fun and afterward everyone feels fat because we eat a lot of what might get on the final menu Hey we have to taste it to know what wersquore talking about with our custom-ersrightrdquo (laugh)
Seared Ahi Tuna The seared Ahi picked up more of the
smokey grilled flavor than Irsquod typically associate with this dish Solid and differ-ent from the pack its no wonder this is a staple
Sesame encrusted ahi tuna over jas-mine rice spicy spinach with a sesame vinaigrette amp spicy peanuts amp almonds Suggested wine Ponzi Pinot Gris
Lobster Mac amp Cheese - The Best Ever This lobster pasta was just perfectly
but-tery complementing
the prominent chunks of lobster within An incredibly creamy blend of four gour-met cheeses and lobster pieces served piping hot with truffle toast on the side
Bianca Pizza Cutting out the tomatoes is a bold step
for pizza Once again more savory than its traditional cousin with red sauce
Grilled flatbread topped with a mild garlic cream sauce mozzarella prosciutto fresh basil chiffonade and finished with a drizzle of truffle oil a sprinkle of panko then baked
Bravissimo to ArsquoBravo
Iola Winter Carnival
ENTERTAINMENT IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL
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ENTERTAINMENT BE THE DINOSAUR
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Lightly Hand-Breaded Baby Walleye (Regular or Cajun)
Leiniersquos Beer Battered Cod
Crispy Panko Breaded Cod
Hand-Breaded Haddock (Regular or Cajun)
Hand-Breaded Butterflied Lake Perch (Regular or Cajun)
Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye
Surf N Turf Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye with Beer Battered Shrimp
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The annual Deck the Halls holiday experience at the Oshkosh Public Museum has truly become a community event
In staying true to its mission the Museum provided free admission to 526 children under age 18 during this exhibi-tion and over 1500 adults took advantage of the reduced admission rate In addition over 200 local students and caregivers vis-ited as part of a group field trip
Holiday decorations reminiscent of the times filled the historic Sawyer home from November to January and the life-size Christmas Village exhibit windows showcased a collection of toys on loan from volunteers and community members
The 2016 Christmas Village exhibit theme is ldquominiature holiday treesrdquo and once again the Museum is reaching out to the community to help decorate the display cases Contact Curator Debra Daubert at 920-236-5767 or email ddaubertcioshkoshwius for more information if you are interested in donating a decorated tree
An exhibition opening premier for Be the Dinosaurtrade will be held on Monday February 1 The Museum will be open from 10 am to 430 pm for this special event and Joseph E Peterson PhD Assistant Professor of Geology at UW-Oshkosh will present ldquoBehaviors of Dinosaursrdquo starting at 3 pm
Dr Peterson has been studying various injuries in Cretaceous dinosaurs over the last ten years He will discuss his research on these injuries or ldquopaleopathologiesrdquo and how they can provide insight into the paleobiology and behaviors of dinosaurs The lecture is free with general admission and open to the public Light refreshments will be served Pre-registration is requested by contacting Karla Szekeres at 920-236-5763 or email kszekerescioshkoshwius
Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game tech-nology and traditional exhibits featuring full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and much more Unleash your wild side and experience the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever created The exhibit will be on view until May 16
Regular hours at the Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 amminus430 pm and Sunday from 1 pmminus430 pm For more information about the Museumrsquos program-ming events and exciting exhibits visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email museumcioshkoshwius
About the Oshkosh Public MuseumThe Oshkosh Public Museum is a
regional history museum nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Housed in the historic Sawyer home since 1924 the Museum is entrusted with the care of approximately 250000 artifacts and historical documents repre-senting all aspects of the regionrsquos people and heritage The Museum is dedicated to excellence in preservation of historical col-lections strongly focused around the Fox River and the extensive Winnebago water-shed interactively communicating the story of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region through well-researched quality exhibitions programs and publications and engaging guests in ways that inspire discovery For admission hours and more information about the Museumrsquos exciting exhibits and events visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email
museumcioshkoshwius
Oshkosh Public Museum Be the Dinosaur Exhibit Opening
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FINE ARTS FOXY FINDS
Foxy FindsBY JEAN DETJEN ARTFUL LIVING
Cheers to living artFULLY in the
heart of WisconsinSend your sugges-
tions for Jeanrsquos Foxy Finds to jdetjen
scenenewspapercom
Illuminate your world with this repurposed globe pendant light fixture by Creative Touch Designs Menasha $35 Truly a one-of-a-kind conversation piece Creative Touch Designs refurbishes old furniture and found items into something unique and beautiful
for your home or work space
These eco-friendly Urban Junket hand-
bags bring out the best in both form and func-
tion Bold hues and smart design features
make these undeniably covetable Choose from a variety of colors sizes and styles prices vary
Found at The Gathered Earth Appleton a
place to gather create and reveal your unique
spirit
Whatrsquos not to love about these heart themed original
painted art squares Hang on a wall or
prop on a shelf singly or in groupings
Discovered at Art on Artesia by Lisa Ritchie Malone
Choose from a vari-ety of sizes and design motifs Prices range
from $19-39
Alpaca sweat-ers for men and women keep a body toasty with a retro vibe A variety of styles colors
and sizes - in-cluding Unisex - are available
$45 Pick one that catches your eye at Satori Imports a downtown Oshkosh store since 1969 dedicated to providing an everyday shopping experience that is unmistakable enlighten-
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Rose Quartz and Serenity Pantone 2016 colors of the year take center stage with this gorgeous ldquocurvy girlrdquo tunic by Umgee Soft and flowy cottonpoly blend
Sizes XL-2XL $38 Score this at Lillians of Fond du Lac where you can find trendy and affordable womenrsquos
fashions footwear accessories and more
Keep your tiny ones cozy warm with
one of these Green 3 Apparel recyled cot-ton Junior Throws
Several darling motifs to choose from $2999
each Find these at Just Act Natural
in downtown Appleton where you will discover many eco-friendly products that will benefit the well-
being of your body home community
and planet
Top off your boots in style with these Crochet Lace Leg Warmer Boot Socks by Noelle $24 Many colors and
designs to choose from with matching accessories to boot Find these in the trendy new accessory line at Josephrsquos
Shoes Appleton serving the Fox Cities with great service footwear and more from all over the world since 1971
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Hwy Q over looking the Chain OrsquoLakes
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THE WHEELHOUSEPRESENTS LIVE MUSIC
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PERFORMANCE
210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
46 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing ldquoReverend Ravenrdquo on guitar and vocals Westside Andy on blues harp and amp ldquoPTrdquo bass player for The Chain Smoking Alter Boys
420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
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THINK SIMPSONrsquoS FOR THE SUPERBOWL
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ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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吀栀攀 匀漀甀渀搀 漀昀 䴀甀猀椀挀䘀攀戀 㤀ⴀ 㔀ⴀ㜀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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䠀漀甀爀猀㨀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 㨀 愀洀ⴀ㔀瀀洀 匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀 愀洀ⴀ 瀀洀
䄀 䜀爀愀渀搀 一椀最栀琀 嘀椀挀 䘀攀爀爀愀爀椀 匀琀攀瘀攀 䴀愀爀挀栀ⴀ吀漀爀洀 吀漀最攀琀栀攀爀 䄀最愀椀渀 ጠ 䘀漀爀 琀栀攀 䘀椀爀猀琀 吀椀洀攀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R17
OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
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join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L3
culverscom
Happy Valentines Day from Culverrsquos
Treat your Sweetie to the Sweetest Treats at Culverrsquos
DoubleStrawberry
Red Raspberry
Culverrsquos of Oshkosh - Koeller1580 S Koeller StreetOshkosh WI 54902(920) 231-6028
Culverrsquos of Oshkosh - Westowne2270 Westowne AveOshkosh WI 54904(920) 231-6019
Culverrsquos of Fond du Lac - E Johnson969 E Johnson StreetFond du Lac WI 54935(920) 922-5559
Culverrsquos of Fond du Lac - Hwy 23W6606 Hwy 23Fond du Lac WI 54937(920) 922-2272
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Come on in to your local Culverrsquos restaurant
CherryChocolate Chip
Stop in and see the brand new Culverson Koeller Street in Oshkosh
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101 North Main FDL (Next to Hopperrsquos) 933-6003 bull Kitchen open daily 7 am
Located on North Main Street just north of Hopperrsquos Silk Screening
The Talented amp Popular
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Enjoy Dinner Before or
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BY TONY PALMERI
Since 1976 Sonoma State Universityrsquos Project Censored has challenged the news media to meet their First Amendment responsibilities Annually the Project compiles a volume of news stories ldquounder-reported ignored misrepresented or censored in the United Statesrdquo Walter Cronkite said that ldquoProject Censored is one of the organizations that we should listen to to be assured that our newspapers and our broadcasting outlets are practicing thorough and ethical journalismrdquo Best-selling author and activist Naomi Wolf asserts that ldquoProject Censored is a lifeline to the worldrsquos most urgent and significant storiesrdquo
Project Censored is famous its nontra-ditional definition of censorship referring to it as ldquoanything that interferes with the free flow of information in a society that purports to have a free pressrdquo They argue that censorship includes not just stories that were never published but also ldquothose that get such restricted distribution that few in the public are likely to know about themrdquo
Censored 2016 Media Freedom on the Line (Seven Stories Press) continues the Projectrsquos annual exploration of what a panel of judges determines to be the top 25 most censored stories of the year
The top three are (1) ldquoHalf of global wealth owned by the 1 percentrdquo (2) ldquoOil industry illegally dumps fracking wastewa-terrdquo and (3) ldquo89 percent of Pakistani drone victims not identifiable as militantsrdquo
Irsquod say that 3 is a good answer to the question ldquowhy do they hate usrdquo In fact just about every story covered by Project Censored is an answer to the question of why there is so much despair and ten-sion in the world If mainstream media met its responsibility to give the stories proper treatment we would of course not see an end to despair and tension But we WOULD see less ignorance and confusion about the causes of trouble in the world and less ignorance always leads to more positive action on behalf of reform
Over the years when I have written about Project Censored some readers have responded by saying that the organizationrsquos approach to censorship seems too con-spiratorial Such readers argue that news media can only cover so much given time and space constraints and to favor some stories over others probably has more to do with commercial pressures and ldquogiving the audience what it wantsrdquo rather than actively ldquocensoringrdquo certain stories I think there is some legitimacy to that critique the northeast Wisconsin corporate media wall to wall Packer coverage for 20 to 30 weeks out of the year probably has more to do with a ratings calculation as opposed to news directors willingly dumbing down the audiencersquos knowledge of critical labor political environmental and other chal-lenges facing regional communities
Sometimes censorship is the simple result of journalistic laziness
My spouse Lori and I recently experi-enced the consequences of journalistic lazi-ness when she decided to take out nomi-nation papers to run in the April election for Oshkosh Common Council When she took out the papers in December she was told by the Oshkosh City Clerkrsquos office that she needed to obtain 200-400 signa-tures by January 5th When I asked my friend and former Oshkosh Mayor Paul Esslinger if he could get some signatures he pointed out that the requirement was actually 100-200 signatures Republican Senator Rick Gudex and Republican Rep-resentative Jeremy Thiesfeldt were able to get the law changed so as to promote the entry of more candidates in city council races When Lori showed up to get her 120 signatures certified on January 4th she was told by the Clerkrsquos office that the requirement for Oshkosh was still 200-400 signatures for some unclear reason they believed the law did not apply in a place represented by one of its chief sponsors (Senator Gudex) Even the members of the Oshkosh Common Council we contacted about the signature requirement were not aware of the law On the morning of Janu-ary 5th the Clerkrsquos office contacted Lori
to say that they called the Government Accountability Board in Madison and that in fact the requirement was 100-200 sig-natures Lori will be on the ballot in April We will never know if potential candidates were deterred from running because they were given inaccurate information
Sure the Clerkrsquos office should know the law But the real problem in my judgement was that the Gannett press local television and local radio simply did an awful job of reporting on the impending campaign season and the requirements for running These are the same media who regularly lament the shortage of candidates
I would argue that the mass media minimization of the enthusiasm for Bernie Sandersrsquo presidential campaign was the most censored national story of 2015 Sanders has spoken to record crowds
raised huge amounts of money from mostly small donations and completely shifted the Democratic Party primary debate to the left He also polls well against any Republican nominee All that and yet to the New York Times and other establish-ment media Sanders is virtually invisible
One New York Times article quoted a senior citizen Trump supporter who said that ldquoThis election is the first in my life where we can change what it means to be a Republicanrdquo
Memo to the Times the same is true for the Democrats this yearmdashyour readers would know that if you would stop cen-soring Berniersquos campaign
Tony Palmeri (palmeritonygmailcom) is a professor of communication studies at UW Oshkosh
in 2015
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February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R1
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
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FOOD amp DRINK BREWMASTER
BY STEVE LONSWAY
This monthrsquos beer report was derived from a recent purchase at our local beer outlet The brew team of Stone Arch Brew House are hopheads at heart so we wanted to focus on more of a malty brew for this article
To get off our normally beaten path a bit we chose to go with a Belgian-style that accents the maltiness of the brew Another reason this was purchased is that every year to celebrate our anniversary we brew a Grand Cru Ours is named Inaugural Brew Grand Cru and when we release it each year on January 11th we bring out samples from our previous batches We offer lateral tastings of the Grand Cru and this past month we offered four years worth It is astonishing the changes that transpire during the years of cold storage It really adds complexity to an already very
complex beer and really rounds out the smoothness So with the Inaugural Brew Grand Cru fresh on our minds we chose to report on Ale Asylumrsquos Mercy Grand Cru
The blue black and white label of the Mercy made the purchasing decision a bit
easier Three very unique demonic figures standing as if on guard with arms crossed almost daring you to buy it Above their confident heads is a brief description of the beer that resides within A nice touch for those who may not be all that familiar with the Grand Cru style
As we poured the long neck bottles into our snifters (which is the glassware we would recommend for this style) very little head appeared on the surface The carbonation is evident in taste but not so much in its appearance As we worked our ways through the samples there was little evidence of lacing
The appearance was pleasant in the glass Deep mahogany amber with off-white almost khaki colored head
In the nose of the Mercy Grand Cru several very distinctive notes were recorded We detected plum dates fig banana clove cherry brown sugar dark fruits malt
and strong B e l g i a n yeast tones As a Grand Cr u s t y l e d i c t a t e s complexity in the nose is a must and Ale Asylum did not leave us hanging
The fla-vors detected by our team were even more com-p l ex than t h e n o s e p r o d u c e d The s ame dark fruits f ig c love and cherry
tones came through in the flavor as well as red wine spiced fruit fusel alcohol candy sugar caramel and intense fruitiness
The Mercy Grand Cru finishes with an obvious warming sensation very tart and a little on the sharp side As time passes a whisky smooth finish was experienced and
a bit of a CO2 prickle at the very endFood pairings for this beer should start
with dark fruits aged cheddar cheese brie or better yet bleu cheese A beef stew or shepherds pie would certainly work as well as a rich cheesecake for the dessert aspect
Head brewer Craig personally paired it with that days Stone Cellar lunch special Uphoff Farms ham and brick cheese on a pretzel roll and he claimed it was destiny A good music pairing would most likely be an old 90rsquos jazz band with sharp horns on vinyl
On to the makers Ale Asylum Housed at 2002 Pankratz Street in Madison Wis-consin you will find the makers of the Mercy With an industrial motif you can enjoy their tasting room and unique menu items that focus a bit more on simplicity and aggressive flavors The menu is a bit limited but all items come with a sug-gested beer pairing They will fill growlers
as well as sell their six packs and have a decent array of Ale Asylum gear available for purchase as well They do offer tours every Sunday on the hour between noon and 500 pm
Founded in 2005 Ale Asylum outgrew their original facility and has since moved into a 45000 square foot building on Pan-kratz Street at a cost of $8 million With the goal of going statewide in distribution they are experiencing crazy growth as many other craft brewers around the country are experiencing With their new facility larger tanks and super-fast bottler they are set for success Of course it helps they make awesome brews and have captivated their customer base or ldquoinmatesrdquo as they are called
FINAL WORD Have Mercy You will not regret that decision
Mercy Grand Cru ndash Ale Asylum
Crescent Moon
Architectural Salvage since 1987
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537 N Main St Oshkosh(920) 232-MOON (6666)
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February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R3
R4 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
FOOD amp DRINK ArsquoBRAVO
BY PATRICK MARES
We blew into A Bravorsquo on a cold and blustery winter night The atmosphere in the establishment was a nice counterbal-ance to the wind outside While the weather may have kept some folks home there were a few of we hearty souls provid-ing a nice background buzz
As a dangerously smooth spiced hot rum warmed us (and was the best use of cinnamon Irsquove found in recent memory) July Beaudwin co-owner and hands-on
manager for the restaurant provided a his-tory lesson
ldquoA Bravorsquo was originally located in the old Larson Canning Factory officerdquo Beaudwin said But after seven years the promised upgrade of the space never hap-penedrdquo
Originally July had partnered with her sister Greta but after the move Mary Faye and Dana Demara joined the team
Fay in particular brings a skill set not always present in a cookery balancing the books and the paying of finances and
vendors ldquoWhen we started Arsquo Bravo had
only nine tablesrdquo Fay said ldquonow we have thirty Thatrsquos a big step up Itrsquos full service lunch and dinner plus an incredible Sunday brunch and we have a full barrdquo
The staff has input as wellldquoWe invite all who work for us
to offer their opinionsrdquo July said ldquoto help decide the seasonrsquos upcoming recipes and menu items We think
itrsquos a good idea to get everyonersquos thoughts Wersquoll brainstorm together and wersquore all really proud of that Plus itrsquos fun and afterward everyone feels fat because we eat a lot of what might get on the final menu Hey we have to taste it to know what wersquore talking about with our custom-ersrightrdquo (laugh)
Seared Ahi Tuna The seared Ahi picked up more of the
smokey grilled flavor than Irsquod typically associate with this dish Solid and differ-ent from the pack its no wonder this is a staple
Sesame encrusted ahi tuna over jas-mine rice spicy spinach with a sesame vinaigrette amp spicy peanuts amp almonds Suggested wine Ponzi Pinot Gris
Lobster Mac amp Cheese - The Best Ever This lobster pasta was just perfectly
but-tery complementing
the prominent chunks of lobster within An incredibly creamy blend of four gour-met cheeses and lobster pieces served piping hot with truffle toast on the side
Bianca Pizza Cutting out the tomatoes is a bold step
for pizza Once again more savory than its traditional cousin with red sauce
Grilled flatbread topped with a mild garlic cream sauce mozzarella prosciutto fresh basil chiffonade and finished with a drizzle of truffle oil a sprinkle of panko then baked
Bravissimo to ArsquoBravo
Iola Winter Carnival
ENTERTAINMENT IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R5
ENTERTAINMENT BE THE DINOSAUR
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The annual Deck the Halls holiday experience at the Oshkosh Public Museum has truly become a community event
In staying true to its mission the Museum provided free admission to 526 children under age 18 during this exhibi-tion and over 1500 adults took advantage of the reduced admission rate In addition over 200 local students and caregivers vis-ited as part of a group field trip
Holiday decorations reminiscent of the times filled the historic Sawyer home from November to January and the life-size Christmas Village exhibit windows showcased a collection of toys on loan from volunteers and community members
The 2016 Christmas Village exhibit theme is ldquominiature holiday treesrdquo and once again the Museum is reaching out to the community to help decorate the display cases Contact Curator Debra Daubert at 920-236-5767 or email ddaubertcioshkoshwius for more information if you are interested in donating a decorated tree
An exhibition opening premier for Be the Dinosaurtrade will be held on Monday February 1 The Museum will be open from 10 am to 430 pm for this special event and Joseph E Peterson PhD Assistant Professor of Geology at UW-Oshkosh will present ldquoBehaviors of Dinosaursrdquo starting at 3 pm
Dr Peterson has been studying various injuries in Cretaceous dinosaurs over the last ten years He will discuss his research on these injuries or ldquopaleopathologiesrdquo and how they can provide insight into the paleobiology and behaviors of dinosaurs The lecture is free with general admission and open to the public Light refreshments will be served Pre-registration is requested by contacting Karla Szekeres at 920-236-5763 or email kszekerescioshkoshwius
Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game tech-nology and traditional exhibits featuring full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and much more Unleash your wild side and experience the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever created The exhibit will be on view until May 16
Regular hours at the Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 amminus430 pm and Sunday from 1 pmminus430 pm For more information about the Museumrsquos program-ming events and exciting exhibits visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email museumcioshkoshwius
About the Oshkosh Public MuseumThe Oshkosh Public Museum is a
regional history museum nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Housed in the historic Sawyer home since 1924 the Museum is entrusted with the care of approximately 250000 artifacts and historical documents repre-senting all aspects of the regionrsquos people and heritage The Museum is dedicated to excellence in preservation of historical col-lections strongly focused around the Fox River and the extensive Winnebago water-shed interactively communicating the story of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region through well-researched quality exhibitions programs and publications and engaging guests in ways that inspire discovery For admission hours and more information about the Museumrsquos exciting exhibits and events visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email
museumcioshkoshwius
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February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R7
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THE WHEELHOUSEPRESENTS LIVE MUSIC
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PERFORMANCE
210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
46 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing ldquoReverend Ravenrdquo on guitar and vocals Westside Andy on blues harp and amp ldquoPTrdquo bass player for The Chain Smoking Alter Boys
420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
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R8 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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䌀愀氀氀 㤀 ⤀ 㐀㐀ⴀ㔀 漀爀 㠀㘀㘀⤀ 㤀㘀䜀刀䄀一䐀 伀爀搀攀爀 漀渀氀椀渀攀㨀 䜀爀愀渀搀伀瀀攀爀愀䠀漀甀猀攀漀爀最
吀栀攀 匀漀甀渀搀 漀昀 䴀甀猀椀挀䘀攀戀 㤀ⴀ 㔀ⴀ㜀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
䘀攀戀 愀琀 㨀 倀䴀䄀氀洀漀猀琀Ⰰ 䴀愀椀渀攀伀猀栀欀漀猀栀 䌀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 倀氀愀礀攀爀猀
䘀攀戀 ⴀ 愀琀 㜀 倀䴀 䘀攀戀 㐀 愀琀 倀䴀
吀栀攀 䜀爀愀渀搀 伀瀀攀爀愀 䠀漀甀猀攀 䈀漀砀 伀ϻ挀攀 䠀椀最栀 䄀瘀攀 簀 伀猀栀欀漀猀栀Ⰰ 圀䤀 㔀㐀㤀
䠀漀甀爀猀㨀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 㨀 愀洀ⴀ㔀瀀洀 匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀 愀洀ⴀ 瀀洀
䄀 䜀爀愀渀搀 一椀最栀琀 嘀椀挀 䘀攀爀爀愀爀椀 匀琀攀瘀攀 䴀愀爀挀栀ⴀ吀漀爀洀 吀漀最攀琀栀攀爀 䄀最愀椀渀 ጠ 䘀漀爀 琀栀攀 䘀椀爀猀琀 吀椀洀攀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
䴀漀渀爀漀攀 䌀爀漀猀猀椀渀最匀甀渀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㘀 愀琀 倀䴀䌀漀ⴀ匀瀀漀渀猀漀爀㨀 䈀䴀伀 䠀愀爀爀椀猀 䈀愀渀欀愀琀 琀栀攀 伀猀栀欀漀猀栀 䌀漀甀渀琀爀礀 䌀氀甀戀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
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ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
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ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
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OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
R20 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
FEBRUARY 3TOE KNEE VrsquoS 80rsquoSMILL CREEKAPPLETON 700 PM
FEBRUARY 4MICHAEL GRABNERDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMOFF WITH THEIR HEADS W SPRUCE BRINGSTEEN THE BISCAYNIESLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMME LIKE BEES W DUSKMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMJOHNNY TBIRD AND THE MPSVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 5SAM LUNABECKETSOSHKOSH 800 PMLOFTLAND WEDENCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMAARON VORASS DUOGREAT DANEWAUSAU 900 PMFROGLEGGUUrsquoSSTEVENS POINT 8 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCOOL WATERS BANDMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PM
TWEED FUNKMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEOTTER STREET BRANDON BASH MENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 700 PMWILDSIDESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMEMINENCESHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PMBOBBY EVANS BANDWISEGUYS GREENVILLE 930 PMREDFISH REMIX LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMCROSSING PATHSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PM
FEBRUARY 6ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSBACKSTAGE BARFOND DU LAC 900 PMTHE POCKET KINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMKITTY CORONABRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMWILDSIDECampC TAVERNNEENAH 700 PMFROGLEG W STARGOYLECRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMTHE KRAUSE FAMILY BANDCUP O JOY
GREEN BAY 730 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMGRAND UNIONLEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMTHE BOMBSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMANDY GELLES LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMEMINENCEWOUTERS SPORTS BARLITTLE SUAMICO 9 PM
FEBRUARY 7RODEO DEVILLELEAP INNFREEDOM 100 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 10LATIN JASSWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 11ERIN KREBBS AND JEFF JOHNSTONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PMREVEREND RAVENVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 12ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMMM VS CRSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMBOWSERCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMBOBBY COVERSTON amp JESSICA DEMICUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSLIDEDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMBIG DOG MURPHY amp THE MOBDUKErsquoS RED LANTERNGREEN BAY 930 PMLOCAL H SATELLITE ECHO BAD WIGLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMSTAGE HOGGS ACOUSTICMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMPOLAR PROJECT - UNPLUGGEDMATTrsquoS MILKHOUSEKAUKAUNA 800 PMBOXKARMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMFROGLEGMINOCQUA BREWING MINOCQUA 800 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEMR GSAPPLETON 900 PMADAMS WAYPAYNES POINTNEENAH 600 PMMODEL CITIZENREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMBIG AND TALLSHERRYTOWN STATIONNEENAH 900 PMDOUBLE DOWNSTONE HARBORSTURGEON BAY 9 PMJOE WRAY LIVE
WORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
NUMBNUTS JAMBOREECECIL 300 PMHYDEOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMONE HOT MESSPAYNES POINTNEENAH 500 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEPOLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKESCATO 700 PMCRANKIN YANKEESREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMADAMS WAYSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMWILLY PORTER AND CARMEN NICKERSONTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMPHIL NORBY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 14432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 18STEVE ARNOLDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 19JAZZ MARKETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMREDSTAR EXPRESS BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMRYAN MEISEL TRIODEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGGOOLLDD W 2 BANDS TBALYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMBOXKARMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMFBI amp THE UNTOUCHABLE HORNS
FEBRUARY 2016
Wisconsinrsquos Arts amp Entertainment Paper
SC NE ELive Music
C A L E N D A R
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
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All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
BECKY amp DAN
LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
Want to know what it
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O S H KO S H
PublicMuseum
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
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ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
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BY TONY PALMERI
Since 1976 Sonoma State Universityrsquos Project Censored has challenged the news media to meet their First Amendment responsibilities Annually the Project compiles a volume of news stories ldquounder-reported ignored misrepresented or censored in the United Statesrdquo Walter Cronkite said that ldquoProject Censored is one of the organizations that we should listen to to be assured that our newspapers and our broadcasting outlets are practicing thorough and ethical journalismrdquo Best-selling author and activist Naomi Wolf asserts that ldquoProject Censored is a lifeline to the worldrsquos most urgent and significant storiesrdquo
Project Censored is famous its nontra-ditional definition of censorship referring to it as ldquoanything that interferes with the free flow of information in a society that purports to have a free pressrdquo They argue that censorship includes not just stories that were never published but also ldquothose that get such restricted distribution that few in the public are likely to know about themrdquo
Censored 2016 Media Freedom on the Line (Seven Stories Press) continues the Projectrsquos annual exploration of what a panel of judges determines to be the top 25 most censored stories of the year
The top three are (1) ldquoHalf of global wealth owned by the 1 percentrdquo (2) ldquoOil industry illegally dumps fracking wastewa-terrdquo and (3) ldquo89 percent of Pakistani drone victims not identifiable as militantsrdquo
Irsquod say that 3 is a good answer to the question ldquowhy do they hate usrdquo In fact just about every story covered by Project Censored is an answer to the question of why there is so much despair and ten-sion in the world If mainstream media met its responsibility to give the stories proper treatment we would of course not see an end to despair and tension But we WOULD see less ignorance and confusion about the causes of trouble in the world and less ignorance always leads to more positive action on behalf of reform
Over the years when I have written about Project Censored some readers have responded by saying that the organizationrsquos approach to censorship seems too con-spiratorial Such readers argue that news media can only cover so much given time and space constraints and to favor some stories over others probably has more to do with commercial pressures and ldquogiving the audience what it wantsrdquo rather than actively ldquocensoringrdquo certain stories I think there is some legitimacy to that critique the northeast Wisconsin corporate media wall to wall Packer coverage for 20 to 30 weeks out of the year probably has more to do with a ratings calculation as opposed to news directors willingly dumbing down the audiencersquos knowledge of critical labor political environmental and other chal-lenges facing regional communities
Sometimes censorship is the simple result of journalistic laziness
My spouse Lori and I recently experi-enced the consequences of journalistic lazi-ness when she decided to take out nomi-nation papers to run in the April election for Oshkosh Common Council When she took out the papers in December she was told by the Oshkosh City Clerkrsquos office that she needed to obtain 200-400 signa-tures by January 5th When I asked my friend and former Oshkosh Mayor Paul Esslinger if he could get some signatures he pointed out that the requirement was actually 100-200 signatures Republican Senator Rick Gudex and Republican Rep-resentative Jeremy Thiesfeldt were able to get the law changed so as to promote the entry of more candidates in city council races When Lori showed up to get her 120 signatures certified on January 4th she was told by the Clerkrsquos office that the requirement for Oshkosh was still 200-400 signatures for some unclear reason they believed the law did not apply in a place represented by one of its chief sponsors (Senator Gudex) Even the members of the Oshkosh Common Council we contacted about the signature requirement were not aware of the law On the morning of Janu-ary 5th the Clerkrsquos office contacted Lori
to say that they called the Government Accountability Board in Madison and that in fact the requirement was 100-200 sig-natures Lori will be on the ballot in April We will never know if potential candidates were deterred from running because they were given inaccurate information
Sure the Clerkrsquos office should know the law But the real problem in my judgement was that the Gannett press local television and local radio simply did an awful job of reporting on the impending campaign season and the requirements for running These are the same media who regularly lament the shortage of candidates
I would argue that the mass media minimization of the enthusiasm for Bernie Sandersrsquo presidential campaign was the most censored national story of 2015 Sanders has spoken to record crowds
raised huge amounts of money from mostly small donations and completely shifted the Democratic Party primary debate to the left He also polls well against any Republican nominee All that and yet to the New York Times and other establish-ment media Sanders is virtually invisible
One New York Times article quoted a senior citizen Trump supporter who said that ldquoThis election is the first in my life where we can change what it means to be a Republicanrdquo
Memo to the Times the same is true for the Democrats this yearmdashyour readers would know that if you would stop cen-soring Berniersquos campaign
Tony Palmeri (palmeritonygmailcom) is a professor of communication studies at UW Oshkosh
in 2015
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February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R1
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
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FOOD amp DRINK BREWMASTER
BY STEVE LONSWAY
This monthrsquos beer report was derived from a recent purchase at our local beer outlet The brew team of Stone Arch Brew House are hopheads at heart so we wanted to focus on more of a malty brew for this article
To get off our normally beaten path a bit we chose to go with a Belgian-style that accents the maltiness of the brew Another reason this was purchased is that every year to celebrate our anniversary we brew a Grand Cru Ours is named Inaugural Brew Grand Cru and when we release it each year on January 11th we bring out samples from our previous batches We offer lateral tastings of the Grand Cru and this past month we offered four years worth It is astonishing the changes that transpire during the years of cold storage It really adds complexity to an already very
complex beer and really rounds out the smoothness So with the Inaugural Brew Grand Cru fresh on our minds we chose to report on Ale Asylumrsquos Mercy Grand Cru
The blue black and white label of the Mercy made the purchasing decision a bit
easier Three very unique demonic figures standing as if on guard with arms crossed almost daring you to buy it Above their confident heads is a brief description of the beer that resides within A nice touch for those who may not be all that familiar with the Grand Cru style
As we poured the long neck bottles into our snifters (which is the glassware we would recommend for this style) very little head appeared on the surface The carbonation is evident in taste but not so much in its appearance As we worked our ways through the samples there was little evidence of lacing
The appearance was pleasant in the glass Deep mahogany amber with off-white almost khaki colored head
In the nose of the Mercy Grand Cru several very distinctive notes were recorded We detected plum dates fig banana clove cherry brown sugar dark fruits malt
and strong B e l g i a n yeast tones As a Grand Cr u s t y l e d i c t a t e s complexity in the nose is a must and Ale Asylum did not leave us hanging
The fla-vors detected by our team were even more com-p l ex than t h e n o s e p r o d u c e d The s ame dark fruits f ig c love and cherry
tones came through in the flavor as well as red wine spiced fruit fusel alcohol candy sugar caramel and intense fruitiness
The Mercy Grand Cru finishes with an obvious warming sensation very tart and a little on the sharp side As time passes a whisky smooth finish was experienced and
a bit of a CO2 prickle at the very endFood pairings for this beer should start
with dark fruits aged cheddar cheese brie or better yet bleu cheese A beef stew or shepherds pie would certainly work as well as a rich cheesecake for the dessert aspect
Head brewer Craig personally paired it with that days Stone Cellar lunch special Uphoff Farms ham and brick cheese on a pretzel roll and he claimed it was destiny A good music pairing would most likely be an old 90rsquos jazz band with sharp horns on vinyl
On to the makers Ale Asylum Housed at 2002 Pankratz Street in Madison Wis-consin you will find the makers of the Mercy With an industrial motif you can enjoy their tasting room and unique menu items that focus a bit more on simplicity and aggressive flavors The menu is a bit limited but all items come with a sug-gested beer pairing They will fill growlers
as well as sell their six packs and have a decent array of Ale Asylum gear available for purchase as well They do offer tours every Sunday on the hour between noon and 500 pm
Founded in 2005 Ale Asylum outgrew their original facility and has since moved into a 45000 square foot building on Pan-kratz Street at a cost of $8 million With the goal of going statewide in distribution they are experiencing crazy growth as many other craft brewers around the country are experiencing With their new facility larger tanks and super-fast bottler they are set for success Of course it helps they make awesome brews and have captivated their customer base or ldquoinmatesrdquo as they are called
FINAL WORD Have Mercy You will not regret that decision
Mercy Grand Cru ndash Ale Asylum
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FOOD amp DRINK ArsquoBRAVO
BY PATRICK MARES
We blew into A Bravorsquo on a cold and blustery winter night The atmosphere in the establishment was a nice counterbal-ance to the wind outside While the weather may have kept some folks home there were a few of we hearty souls provid-ing a nice background buzz
As a dangerously smooth spiced hot rum warmed us (and was the best use of cinnamon Irsquove found in recent memory) July Beaudwin co-owner and hands-on
manager for the restaurant provided a his-tory lesson
ldquoA Bravorsquo was originally located in the old Larson Canning Factory officerdquo Beaudwin said But after seven years the promised upgrade of the space never hap-penedrdquo
Originally July had partnered with her sister Greta but after the move Mary Faye and Dana Demara joined the team
Fay in particular brings a skill set not always present in a cookery balancing the books and the paying of finances and
vendors ldquoWhen we started Arsquo Bravo had
only nine tablesrdquo Fay said ldquonow we have thirty Thatrsquos a big step up Itrsquos full service lunch and dinner plus an incredible Sunday brunch and we have a full barrdquo
The staff has input as wellldquoWe invite all who work for us
to offer their opinionsrdquo July said ldquoto help decide the seasonrsquos upcoming recipes and menu items We think
itrsquos a good idea to get everyonersquos thoughts Wersquoll brainstorm together and wersquore all really proud of that Plus itrsquos fun and afterward everyone feels fat because we eat a lot of what might get on the final menu Hey we have to taste it to know what wersquore talking about with our custom-ersrightrdquo (laugh)
Seared Ahi Tuna The seared Ahi picked up more of the
smokey grilled flavor than Irsquod typically associate with this dish Solid and differ-ent from the pack its no wonder this is a staple
Sesame encrusted ahi tuna over jas-mine rice spicy spinach with a sesame vinaigrette amp spicy peanuts amp almonds Suggested wine Ponzi Pinot Gris
Lobster Mac amp Cheese - The Best Ever This lobster pasta was just perfectly
but-tery complementing
the prominent chunks of lobster within An incredibly creamy blend of four gour-met cheeses and lobster pieces served piping hot with truffle toast on the side
Bianca Pizza Cutting out the tomatoes is a bold step
for pizza Once again more savory than its traditional cousin with red sauce
Grilled flatbread topped with a mild garlic cream sauce mozzarella prosciutto fresh basil chiffonade and finished with a drizzle of truffle oil a sprinkle of panko then baked
Bravissimo to ArsquoBravo
Iola Winter Carnival
ENTERTAINMENT IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL
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ENTERTAINMENT BE THE DINOSAUR
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Hand-Breaded Haddock (Regular or Cajun)
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The annual Deck the Halls holiday experience at the Oshkosh Public Museum has truly become a community event
In staying true to its mission the Museum provided free admission to 526 children under age 18 during this exhibi-tion and over 1500 adults took advantage of the reduced admission rate In addition over 200 local students and caregivers vis-ited as part of a group field trip
Holiday decorations reminiscent of the times filled the historic Sawyer home from November to January and the life-size Christmas Village exhibit windows showcased a collection of toys on loan from volunteers and community members
The 2016 Christmas Village exhibit theme is ldquominiature holiday treesrdquo and once again the Museum is reaching out to the community to help decorate the display cases Contact Curator Debra Daubert at 920-236-5767 or email ddaubertcioshkoshwius for more information if you are interested in donating a decorated tree
An exhibition opening premier for Be the Dinosaurtrade will be held on Monday February 1 The Museum will be open from 10 am to 430 pm for this special event and Joseph E Peterson PhD Assistant Professor of Geology at UW-Oshkosh will present ldquoBehaviors of Dinosaursrdquo starting at 3 pm
Dr Peterson has been studying various injuries in Cretaceous dinosaurs over the last ten years He will discuss his research on these injuries or ldquopaleopathologiesrdquo and how they can provide insight into the paleobiology and behaviors of dinosaurs The lecture is free with general admission and open to the public Light refreshments will be served Pre-registration is requested by contacting Karla Szekeres at 920-236-5763 or email kszekerescioshkoshwius
Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game tech-nology and traditional exhibits featuring full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and much more Unleash your wild side and experience the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever created The exhibit will be on view until May 16
Regular hours at the Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 amminus430 pm and Sunday from 1 pmminus430 pm For more information about the Museumrsquos program-ming events and exciting exhibits visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email museumcioshkoshwius
About the Oshkosh Public MuseumThe Oshkosh Public Museum is a
regional history museum nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Housed in the historic Sawyer home since 1924 the Museum is entrusted with the care of approximately 250000 artifacts and historical documents repre-senting all aspects of the regionrsquos people and heritage The Museum is dedicated to excellence in preservation of historical col-lections strongly focused around the Fox River and the extensive Winnebago water-shed interactively communicating the story of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region through well-researched quality exhibitions programs and publications and engaging guests in ways that inspire discovery For admission hours and more information about the Museumrsquos exciting exhibits and events visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email
museumcioshkoshwius
Oshkosh Public Museum Be the Dinosaur Exhibit Opening
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Foxy FindsBY JEAN DETJEN ARTFUL LIVING
Cheers to living artFULLY in the
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These eco-friendly Urban Junket hand-
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Whatrsquos not to love about these heart themed original
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Choose from a vari-ety of sizes and design motifs Prices range
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Alpaca sweat-ers for men and women keep a body toasty with a retro vibe A variety of styles colors
and sizes - in-cluding Unisex - are available
$45 Pick one that catches your eye at Satori Imports a downtown Oshkosh store since 1969 dedicated to providing an everyday shopping experience that is unmistakable enlighten-
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Rose Quartz and Serenity Pantone 2016 colors of the year take center stage with this gorgeous ldquocurvy girlrdquo tunic by Umgee Soft and flowy cottonpoly blend
Sizes XL-2XL $38 Score this at Lillians of Fond du Lac where you can find trendy and affordable womenrsquos
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Keep your tiny ones cozy warm with
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Several darling motifs to choose from $2999
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Top off your boots in style with these Crochet Lace Leg Warmer Boot Socks by Noelle $24 Many colors and
designs to choose from with matching accessories to boot Find these in the trendy new accessory line at Josephrsquos
Shoes Appleton serving the Fox Cities with great service footwear and more from all over the world since 1971
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210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
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420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
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ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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吀栀攀 匀漀甀渀搀 漀昀 䴀甀猀椀挀䘀攀戀 㤀ⴀ 㔀ⴀ㜀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
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OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
R20 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
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BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
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MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
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BY
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A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
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Since 1976 Sonoma State Universityrsquos Project Censored has challenged the news media to meet their First Amendment responsibilities Annually the Project compiles a volume of news stories ldquounder-reported ignored misrepresented or censored in the United Statesrdquo Walter Cronkite said that ldquoProject Censored is one of the organizations that we should listen to to be assured that our newspapers and our broadcasting outlets are practicing thorough and ethical journalismrdquo Best-selling author and activist Naomi Wolf asserts that ldquoProject Censored is a lifeline to the worldrsquos most urgent and significant storiesrdquo
Project Censored is famous its nontra-ditional definition of censorship referring to it as ldquoanything that interferes with the free flow of information in a society that purports to have a free pressrdquo They argue that censorship includes not just stories that were never published but also ldquothose that get such restricted distribution that few in the public are likely to know about themrdquo
Censored 2016 Media Freedom on the Line (Seven Stories Press) continues the Projectrsquos annual exploration of what a panel of judges determines to be the top 25 most censored stories of the year
The top three are (1) ldquoHalf of global wealth owned by the 1 percentrdquo (2) ldquoOil industry illegally dumps fracking wastewa-terrdquo and (3) ldquo89 percent of Pakistani drone victims not identifiable as militantsrdquo
Irsquod say that 3 is a good answer to the question ldquowhy do they hate usrdquo In fact just about every story covered by Project Censored is an answer to the question of why there is so much despair and ten-sion in the world If mainstream media met its responsibility to give the stories proper treatment we would of course not see an end to despair and tension But we WOULD see less ignorance and confusion about the causes of trouble in the world and less ignorance always leads to more positive action on behalf of reform
Over the years when I have written about Project Censored some readers have responded by saying that the organizationrsquos approach to censorship seems too con-spiratorial Such readers argue that news media can only cover so much given time and space constraints and to favor some stories over others probably has more to do with commercial pressures and ldquogiving the audience what it wantsrdquo rather than actively ldquocensoringrdquo certain stories I think there is some legitimacy to that critique the northeast Wisconsin corporate media wall to wall Packer coverage for 20 to 30 weeks out of the year probably has more to do with a ratings calculation as opposed to news directors willingly dumbing down the audiencersquos knowledge of critical labor political environmental and other chal-lenges facing regional communities
Sometimes censorship is the simple result of journalistic laziness
My spouse Lori and I recently experi-enced the consequences of journalistic lazi-ness when she decided to take out nomi-nation papers to run in the April election for Oshkosh Common Council When she took out the papers in December she was told by the Oshkosh City Clerkrsquos office that she needed to obtain 200-400 signa-tures by January 5th When I asked my friend and former Oshkosh Mayor Paul Esslinger if he could get some signatures he pointed out that the requirement was actually 100-200 signatures Republican Senator Rick Gudex and Republican Rep-resentative Jeremy Thiesfeldt were able to get the law changed so as to promote the entry of more candidates in city council races When Lori showed up to get her 120 signatures certified on January 4th she was told by the Clerkrsquos office that the requirement for Oshkosh was still 200-400 signatures for some unclear reason they believed the law did not apply in a place represented by one of its chief sponsors (Senator Gudex) Even the members of the Oshkosh Common Council we contacted about the signature requirement were not aware of the law On the morning of Janu-ary 5th the Clerkrsquos office contacted Lori
to say that they called the Government Accountability Board in Madison and that in fact the requirement was 100-200 sig-natures Lori will be on the ballot in April We will never know if potential candidates were deterred from running because they were given inaccurate information
Sure the Clerkrsquos office should know the law But the real problem in my judgement was that the Gannett press local television and local radio simply did an awful job of reporting on the impending campaign season and the requirements for running These are the same media who regularly lament the shortage of candidates
I would argue that the mass media minimization of the enthusiasm for Bernie Sandersrsquo presidential campaign was the most censored national story of 2015 Sanders has spoken to record crowds
raised huge amounts of money from mostly small donations and completely shifted the Democratic Party primary debate to the left He also polls well against any Republican nominee All that and yet to the New York Times and other establish-ment media Sanders is virtually invisible
One New York Times article quoted a senior citizen Trump supporter who said that ldquoThis election is the first in my life where we can change what it means to be a Republicanrdquo
Memo to the Times the same is true for the Democrats this yearmdashyour readers would know that if you would stop cen-soring Berniersquos campaign
Tony Palmeri (palmeritonygmailcom) is a professor of communication studies at UW Oshkosh
in 2015
L6 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R1
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Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
R2 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
FOOD amp DRINK BREWMASTER
BY STEVE LONSWAY
This monthrsquos beer report was derived from a recent purchase at our local beer outlet The brew team of Stone Arch Brew House are hopheads at heart so we wanted to focus on more of a malty brew for this article
To get off our normally beaten path a bit we chose to go with a Belgian-style that accents the maltiness of the brew Another reason this was purchased is that every year to celebrate our anniversary we brew a Grand Cru Ours is named Inaugural Brew Grand Cru and when we release it each year on January 11th we bring out samples from our previous batches We offer lateral tastings of the Grand Cru and this past month we offered four years worth It is astonishing the changes that transpire during the years of cold storage It really adds complexity to an already very
complex beer and really rounds out the smoothness So with the Inaugural Brew Grand Cru fresh on our minds we chose to report on Ale Asylumrsquos Mercy Grand Cru
The blue black and white label of the Mercy made the purchasing decision a bit
easier Three very unique demonic figures standing as if on guard with arms crossed almost daring you to buy it Above their confident heads is a brief description of the beer that resides within A nice touch for those who may not be all that familiar with the Grand Cru style
As we poured the long neck bottles into our snifters (which is the glassware we would recommend for this style) very little head appeared on the surface The carbonation is evident in taste but not so much in its appearance As we worked our ways through the samples there was little evidence of lacing
The appearance was pleasant in the glass Deep mahogany amber with off-white almost khaki colored head
In the nose of the Mercy Grand Cru several very distinctive notes were recorded We detected plum dates fig banana clove cherry brown sugar dark fruits malt
and strong B e l g i a n yeast tones As a Grand Cr u s t y l e d i c t a t e s complexity in the nose is a must and Ale Asylum did not leave us hanging
The fla-vors detected by our team were even more com-p l ex than t h e n o s e p r o d u c e d The s ame dark fruits f ig c love and cherry
tones came through in the flavor as well as red wine spiced fruit fusel alcohol candy sugar caramel and intense fruitiness
The Mercy Grand Cru finishes with an obvious warming sensation very tart and a little on the sharp side As time passes a whisky smooth finish was experienced and
a bit of a CO2 prickle at the very endFood pairings for this beer should start
with dark fruits aged cheddar cheese brie or better yet bleu cheese A beef stew or shepherds pie would certainly work as well as a rich cheesecake for the dessert aspect
Head brewer Craig personally paired it with that days Stone Cellar lunch special Uphoff Farms ham and brick cheese on a pretzel roll and he claimed it was destiny A good music pairing would most likely be an old 90rsquos jazz band with sharp horns on vinyl
On to the makers Ale Asylum Housed at 2002 Pankratz Street in Madison Wis-consin you will find the makers of the Mercy With an industrial motif you can enjoy their tasting room and unique menu items that focus a bit more on simplicity and aggressive flavors The menu is a bit limited but all items come with a sug-gested beer pairing They will fill growlers
as well as sell their six packs and have a decent array of Ale Asylum gear available for purchase as well They do offer tours every Sunday on the hour between noon and 500 pm
Founded in 2005 Ale Asylum outgrew their original facility and has since moved into a 45000 square foot building on Pan-kratz Street at a cost of $8 million With the goal of going statewide in distribution they are experiencing crazy growth as many other craft brewers around the country are experiencing With their new facility larger tanks and super-fast bottler they are set for success Of course it helps they make awesome brews and have captivated their customer base or ldquoinmatesrdquo as they are called
FINAL WORD Have Mercy You will not regret that decision
Mercy Grand Cru ndash Ale Asylum
Crescent Moon
Architectural Salvage since 1987
Antiques amp Salvage
537 N Main St Oshkosh(920) 232-MOON (6666)
wwwcrescentmoonantiquesandsalvagecom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R3
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FOOD amp DRINK ArsquoBRAVO
BY PATRICK MARES
We blew into A Bravorsquo on a cold and blustery winter night The atmosphere in the establishment was a nice counterbal-ance to the wind outside While the weather may have kept some folks home there were a few of we hearty souls provid-ing a nice background buzz
As a dangerously smooth spiced hot rum warmed us (and was the best use of cinnamon Irsquove found in recent memory) July Beaudwin co-owner and hands-on
manager for the restaurant provided a his-tory lesson
ldquoA Bravorsquo was originally located in the old Larson Canning Factory officerdquo Beaudwin said But after seven years the promised upgrade of the space never hap-penedrdquo
Originally July had partnered with her sister Greta but after the move Mary Faye and Dana Demara joined the team
Fay in particular brings a skill set not always present in a cookery balancing the books and the paying of finances and
vendors ldquoWhen we started Arsquo Bravo had
only nine tablesrdquo Fay said ldquonow we have thirty Thatrsquos a big step up Itrsquos full service lunch and dinner plus an incredible Sunday brunch and we have a full barrdquo
The staff has input as wellldquoWe invite all who work for us
to offer their opinionsrdquo July said ldquoto help decide the seasonrsquos upcoming recipes and menu items We think
itrsquos a good idea to get everyonersquos thoughts Wersquoll brainstorm together and wersquore all really proud of that Plus itrsquos fun and afterward everyone feels fat because we eat a lot of what might get on the final menu Hey we have to taste it to know what wersquore talking about with our custom-ersrightrdquo (laugh)
Seared Ahi Tuna The seared Ahi picked up more of the
smokey grilled flavor than Irsquod typically associate with this dish Solid and differ-ent from the pack its no wonder this is a staple
Sesame encrusted ahi tuna over jas-mine rice spicy spinach with a sesame vinaigrette amp spicy peanuts amp almonds Suggested wine Ponzi Pinot Gris
Lobster Mac amp Cheese - The Best Ever This lobster pasta was just perfectly
but-tery complementing
the prominent chunks of lobster within An incredibly creamy blend of four gour-met cheeses and lobster pieces served piping hot with truffle toast on the side
Bianca Pizza Cutting out the tomatoes is a bold step
for pizza Once again more savory than its traditional cousin with red sauce
Grilled flatbread topped with a mild garlic cream sauce mozzarella prosciutto fresh basil chiffonade and finished with a drizzle of truffle oil a sprinkle of panko then baked
Bravissimo to ArsquoBravo
Iola Winter Carnival
ENTERTAINMENT IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL
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ENTERTAINMENT BE THE DINOSAUR
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Lightly Hand-Breaded Baby Walleye (Regular or Cajun)
Leiniersquos Beer Battered Cod
Crispy Panko Breaded Cod
Hand-Breaded Haddock (Regular or Cajun)
Hand-Breaded Butterflied Lake Perch (Regular or Cajun)
Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye
Surf N Turf Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye with Beer Battered Shrimp
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The annual Deck the Halls holiday experience at the Oshkosh Public Museum has truly become a community event
In staying true to its mission the Museum provided free admission to 526 children under age 18 during this exhibi-tion and over 1500 adults took advantage of the reduced admission rate In addition over 200 local students and caregivers vis-ited as part of a group field trip
Holiday decorations reminiscent of the times filled the historic Sawyer home from November to January and the life-size Christmas Village exhibit windows showcased a collection of toys on loan from volunteers and community members
The 2016 Christmas Village exhibit theme is ldquominiature holiday treesrdquo and once again the Museum is reaching out to the community to help decorate the display cases Contact Curator Debra Daubert at 920-236-5767 or email ddaubertcioshkoshwius for more information if you are interested in donating a decorated tree
An exhibition opening premier for Be the Dinosaurtrade will be held on Monday February 1 The Museum will be open from 10 am to 430 pm for this special event and Joseph E Peterson PhD Assistant Professor of Geology at UW-Oshkosh will present ldquoBehaviors of Dinosaursrdquo starting at 3 pm
Dr Peterson has been studying various injuries in Cretaceous dinosaurs over the last ten years He will discuss his research on these injuries or ldquopaleopathologiesrdquo and how they can provide insight into the paleobiology and behaviors of dinosaurs The lecture is free with general admission and open to the public Light refreshments will be served Pre-registration is requested by contacting Karla Szekeres at 920-236-5763 or email kszekerescioshkoshwius
Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game tech-nology and traditional exhibits featuring full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and much more Unleash your wild side and experience the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever created The exhibit will be on view until May 16
Regular hours at the Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 amminus430 pm and Sunday from 1 pmminus430 pm For more information about the Museumrsquos program-ming events and exciting exhibits visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email museumcioshkoshwius
About the Oshkosh Public MuseumThe Oshkosh Public Museum is a
regional history museum nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Housed in the historic Sawyer home since 1924 the Museum is entrusted with the care of approximately 250000 artifacts and historical documents repre-senting all aspects of the regionrsquos people and heritage The Museum is dedicated to excellence in preservation of historical col-lections strongly focused around the Fox River and the extensive Winnebago water-shed interactively communicating the story of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region through well-researched quality exhibitions programs and publications and engaging guests in ways that inspire discovery For admission hours and more information about the Museumrsquos exciting exhibits and events visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email
museumcioshkoshwius
Oshkosh Public Museum Be the Dinosaur Exhibit Opening
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FINE ARTS FOXY FINDS
Foxy FindsBY JEAN DETJEN ARTFUL LIVING
Cheers to living artFULLY in the
heart of WisconsinSend your sugges-
tions for Jeanrsquos Foxy Finds to jdetjen
scenenewspapercom
Illuminate your world with this repurposed globe pendant light fixture by Creative Touch Designs Menasha $35 Truly a one-of-a-kind conversation piece Creative Touch Designs refurbishes old furniture and found items into something unique and beautiful
for your home or work space
These eco-friendly Urban Junket hand-
bags bring out the best in both form and func-
tion Bold hues and smart design features
make these undeniably covetable Choose from a variety of colors sizes and styles prices vary
Found at The Gathered Earth Appleton a
place to gather create and reveal your unique
spirit
Whatrsquos not to love about these heart themed original
painted art squares Hang on a wall or
prop on a shelf singly or in groupings
Discovered at Art on Artesia by Lisa Ritchie Malone
Choose from a vari-ety of sizes and design motifs Prices range
from $19-39
Alpaca sweat-ers for men and women keep a body toasty with a retro vibe A variety of styles colors
and sizes - in-cluding Unisex - are available
$45 Pick one that catches your eye at Satori Imports a downtown Oshkosh store since 1969 dedicated to providing an everyday shopping experience that is unmistakable enlighten-
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Rose Quartz and Serenity Pantone 2016 colors of the year take center stage with this gorgeous ldquocurvy girlrdquo tunic by Umgee Soft and flowy cottonpoly blend
Sizes XL-2XL $38 Score this at Lillians of Fond du Lac where you can find trendy and affordable womenrsquos
fashions footwear accessories and more
Keep your tiny ones cozy warm with
one of these Green 3 Apparel recyled cot-ton Junior Throws
Several darling motifs to choose from $2999
each Find these at Just Act Natural
in downtown Appleton where you will discover many eco-friendly products that will benefit the well-
being of your body home community
and planet
Top off your boots in style with these Crochet Lace Leg Warmer Boot Socks by Noelle $24 Many colors and
designs to choose from with matching accessories to boot Find these in the trendy new accessory line at Josephrsquos
Shoes Appleton serving the Fox Cities with great service footwear and more from all over the world since 1971
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Hwy Q over looking the Chain OrsquoLakes
715-258-8289wwwwheelhouserestaurantcom
THE WHEELHOUSEPRESENTS LIVE MUSIC
ldquoWEDNESDAY WITH WAGSrdquo
YOUR HOST AND DRUMMEREXTRAORDINAIRE TONY
ldquoWAGSrdquo WAGNER JOINS THESEFINE MUSICIANS FOR EACH
PERFORMANCE
210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
46 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing ldquoReverend Ravenrdquo on guitar and vocals Westside Andy on blues harp and amp ldquoPTrdquo bass player for The Chain Smoking Alter Boys
420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
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Saturday to Sunday Dining open at 400 PM Bar open at 300 PM
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SINCE 1932
THINK SIMPSONrsquoS FOR THE SUPERBOWL
KICK OFF WITH FOOD amp DRINK SPECIALS
Score a great view from anywhere in the lounge on our 6 hi-def television screens
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specials so you are sure to nd just what yoursquore looking for
R8 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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吀栀攀 匀漀甀渀搀 漀昀 䴀甀猀椀挀䘀攀戀 㤀ⴀ 㔀ⴀ㜀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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䘀攀戀 ⴀ 愀琀 㜀 倀䴀 䘀攀戀 㐀 愀琀 倀䴀
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䠀漀甀爀猀㨀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 㨀 愀洀ⴀ㔀瀀洀 匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀 愀洀ⴀ 瀀洀
䄀 䜀爀愀渀搀 一椀最栀琀 嘀椀挀 䘀攀爀爀愀爀椀 匀琀攀瘀攀 䴀愀爀挀栀ⴀ吀漀爀洀 吀漀最攀琀栀攀爀 䄀最愀椀渀 ጠ 䘀漀爀 琀栀攀 䘀椀爀猀琀 吀椀洀攀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
䴀漀渀爀漀攀 䌀爀漀猀猀椀渀最匀甀渀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㘀 愀琀 倀䴀䌀漀ⴀ匀瀀漀渀猀漀爀㨀 䈀䴀伀 䠀愀爀爀椀猀 䈀愀渀欀愀琀 琀栀攀 伀猀栀欀漀猀栀 䌀漀甀渀琀爀礀 䌀氀甀戀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R17
OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
FEBRUARY 3TOE KNEE VrsquoS 80rsquoSMILL CREEKAPPLETON 700 PM
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GREEN BAY 730 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMGRAND UNIONLEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMTHE BOMBSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMANDY GELLES LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMEMINENCEWOUTERS SPORTS BARLITTLE SUAMICO 9 PM
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WORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
NUMBNUTS JAMBOREECECIL 300 PMHYDEOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMONE HOT MESSPAYNES POINTNEENAH 500 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEPOLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKESCATO 700 PMCRANKIN YANKEESREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMADAMS WAYSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMWILLY PORTER AND CARMEN NICKERSONTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMPHIL NORBY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 14432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 18STEVE ARNOLDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 19JAZZ MARKETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMREDSTAR EXPRESS BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMRYAN MEISEL TRIODEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGGOOLLDD W 2 BANDS TBALYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMBOXKARMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMFBI amp THE UNTOUCHABLE HORNS
FEBRUARY 2016
Wisconsinrsquos Arts amp Entertainment Paper
SC NE ELive Music
C A L E N D A R
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
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FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
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MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
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Students $5Tickets available online or
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BeBop Guitar
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Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
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February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
NEWS amp VIEWS MEDIA RANTS
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BY TONY PALMERI
Since 1976 Sonoma State Universityrsquos Project Censored has challenged the news media to meet their First Amendment responsibilities Annually the Project compiles a volume of news stories ldquounder-reported ignored misrepresented or censored in the United Statesrdquo Walter Cronkite said that ldquoProject Censored is one of the organizations that we should listen to to be assured that our newspapers and our broadcasting outlets are practicing thorough and ethical journalismrdquo Best-selling author and activist Naomi Wolf asserts that ldquoProject Censored is a lifeline to the worldrsquos most urgent and significant storiesrdquo
Project Censored is famous its nontra-ditional definition of censorship referring to it as ldquoanything that interferes with the free flow of information in a society that purports to have a free pressrdquo They argue that censorship includes not just stories that were never published but also ldquothose that get such restricted distribution that few in the public are likely to know about themrdquo
Censored 2016 Media Freedom on the Line (Seven Stories Press) continues the Projectrsquos annual exploration of what a panel of judges determines to be the top 25 most censored stories of the year
The top three are (1) ldquoHalf of global wealth owned by the 1 percentrdquo (2) ldquoOil industry illegally dumps fracking wastewa-terrdquo and (3) ldquo89 percent of Pakistani drone victims not identifiable as militantsrdquo
Irsquod say that 3 is a good answer to the question ldquowhy do they hate usrdquo In fact just about every story covered by Project Censored is an answer to the question of why there is so much despair and ten-sion in the world If mainstream media met its responsibility to give the stories proper treatment we would of course not see an end to despair and tension But we WOULD see less ignorance and confusion about the causes of trouble in the world and less ignorance always leads to more positive action on behalf of reform
Over the years when I have written about Project Censored some readers have responded by saying that the organizationrsquos approach to censorship seems too con-spiratorial Such readers argue that news media can only cover so much given time and space constraints and to favor some stories over others probably has more to do with commercial pressures and ldquogiving the audience what it wantsrdquo rather than actively ldquocensoringrdquo certain stories I think there is some legitimacy to that critique the northeast Wisconsin corporate media wall to wall Packer coverage for 20 to 30 weeks out of the year probably has more to do with a ratings calculation as opposed to news directors willingly dumbing down the audiencersquos knowledge of critical labor political environmental and other chal-lenges facing regional communities
Sometimes censorship is the simple result of journalistic laziness
My spouse Lori and I recently experi-enced the consequences of journalistic lazi-ness when she decided to take out nomi-nation papers to run in the April election for Oshkosh Common Council When she took out the papers in December she was told by the Oshkosh City Clerkrsquos office that she needed to obtain 200-400 signa-tures by January 5th When I asked my friend and former Oshkosh Mayor Paul Esslinger if he could get some signatures he pointed out that the requirement was actually 100-200 signatures Republican Senator Rick Gudex and Republican Rep-resentative Jeremy Thiesfeldt were able to get the law changed so as to promote the entry of more candidates in city council races When Lori showed up to get her 120 signatures certified on January 4th she was told by the Clerkrsquos office that the requirement for Oshkosh was still 200-400 signatures for some unclear reason they believed the law did not apply in a place represented by one of its chief sponsors (Senator Gudex) Even the members of the Oshkosh Common Council we contacted about the signature requirement were not aware of the law On the morning of Janu-ary 5th the Clerkrsquos office contacted Lori
to say that they called the Government Accountability Board in Madison and that in fact the requirement was 100-200 sig-natures Lori will be on the ballot in April We will never know if potential candidates were deterred from running because they were given inaccurate information
Sure the Clerkrsquos office should know the law But the real problem in my judgement was that the Gannett press local television and local radio simply did an awful job of reporting on the impending campaign season and the requirements for running These are the same media who regularly lament the shortage of candidates
I would argue that the mass media minimization of the enthusiasm for Bernie Sandersrsquo presidential campaign was the most censored national story of 2015 Sanders has spoken to record crowds
raised huge amounts of money from mostly small donations and completely shifted the Democratic Party primary debate to the left He also polls well against any Republican nominee All that and yet to the New York Times and other establish-ment media Sanders is virtually invisible
One New York Times article quoted a senior citizen Trump supporter who said that ldquoThis election is the first in my life where we can change what it means to be a Republicanrdquo
Memo to the Times the same is true for the Democrats this yearmdashyour readers would know that if you would stop cen-soring Berniersquos campaign
Tony Palmeri (palmeritonygmailcom) is a professor of communication studies at UW Oshkosh
in 2015
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February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R1
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
R2 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
FOOD amp DRINK BREWMASTER
BY STEVE LONSWAY
This monthrsquos beer report was derived from a recent purchase at our local beer outlet The brew team of Stone Arch Brew House are hopheads at heart so we wanted to focus on more of a malty brew for this article
To get off our normally beaten path a bit we chose to go with a Belgian-style that accents the maltiness of the brew Another reason this was purchased is that every year to celebrate our anniversary we brew a Grand Cru Ours is named Inaugural Brew Grand Cru and when we release it each year on January 11th we bring out samples from our previous batches We offer lateral tastings of the Grand Cru and this past month we offered four years worth It is astonishing the changes that transpire during the years of cold storage It really adds complexity to an already very
complex beer and really rounds out the smoothness So with the Inaugural Brew Grand Cru fresh on our minds we chose to report on Ale Asylumrsquos Mercy Grand Cru
The blue black and white label of the Mercy made the purchasing decision a bit
easier Three very unique demonic figures standing as if on guard with arms crossed almost daring you to buy it Above their confident heads is a brief description of the beer that resides within A nice touch for those who may not be all that familiar with the Grand Cru style
As we poured the long neck bottles into our snifters (which is the glassware we would recommend for this style) very little head appeared on the surface The carbonation is evident in taste but not so much in its appearance As we worked our ways through the samples there was little evidence of lacing
The appearance was pleasant in the glass Deep mahogany amber with off-white almost khaki colored head
In the nose of the Mercy Grand Cru several very distinctive notes were recorded We detected plum dates fig banana clove cherry brown sugar dark fruits malt
and strong B e l g i a n yeast tones As a Grand Cr u s t y l e d i c t a t e s complexity in the nose is a must and Ale Asylum did not leave us hanging
The fla-vors detected by our team were even more com-p l ex than t h e n o s e p r o d u c e d The s ame dark fruits f ig c love and cherry
tones came through in the flavor as well as red wine spiced fruit fusel alcohol candy sugar caramel and intense fruitiness
The Mercy Grand Cru finishes with an obvious warming sensation very tart and a little on the sharp side As time passes a whisky smooth finish was experienced and
a bit of a CO2 prickle at the very endFood pairings for this beer should start
with dark fruits aged cheddar cheese brie or better yet bleu cheese A beef stew or shepherds pie would certainly work as well as a rich cheesecake for the dessert aspect
Head brewer Craig personally paired it with that days Stone Cellar lunch special Uphoff Farms ham and brick cheese on a pretzel roll and he claimed it was destiny A good music pairing would most likely be an old 90rsquos jazz band with sharp horns on vinyl
On to the makers Ale Asylum Housed at 2002 Pankratz Street in Madison Wis-consin you will find the makers of the Mercy With an industrial motif you can enjoy their tasting room and unique menu items that focus a bit more on simplicity and aggressive flavors The menu is a bit limited but all items come with a sug-gested beer pairing They will fill growlers
as well as sell their six packs and have a decent array of Ale Asylum gear available for purchase as well They do offer tours every Sunday on the hour between noon and 500 pm
Founded in 2005 Ale Asylum outgrew their original facility and has since moved into a 45000 square foot building on Pan-kratz Street at a cost of $8 million With the goal of going statewide in distribution they are experiencing crazy growth as many other craft brewers around the country are experiencing With their new facility larger tanks and super-fast bottler they are set for success Of course it helps they make awesome brews and have captivated their customer base or ldquoinmatesrdquo as they are called
FINAL WORD Have Mercy You will not regret that decision
Mercy Grand Cru ndash Ale Asylum
Crescent Moon
Architectural Salvage since 1987
Antiques amp Salvage
537 N Main St Oshkosh(920) 232-MOON (6666)
wwwcrescentmoonantiquesandsalvagecom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R3
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FOOD amp DRINK ArsquoBRAVO
BY PATRICK MARES
We blew into A Bravorsquo on a cold and blustery winter night The atmosphere in the establishment was a nice counterbal-ance to the wind outside While the weather may have kept some folks home there were a few of we hearty souls provid-ing a nice background buzz
As a dangerously smooth spiced hot rum warmed us (and was the best use of cinnamon Irsquove found in recent memory) July Beaudwin co-owner and hands-on
manager for the restaurant provided a his-tory lesson
ldquoA Bravorsquo was originally located in the old Larson Canning Factory officerdquo Beaudwin said But after seven years the promised upgrade of the space never hap-penedrdquo
Originally July had partnered with her sister Greta but after the move Mary Faye and Dana Demara joined the team
Fay in particular brings a skill set not always present in a cookery balancing the books and the paying of finances and
vendors ldquoWhen we started Arsquo Bravo had
only nine tablesrdquo Fay said ldquonow we have thirty Thatrsquos a big step up Itrsquos full service lunch and dinner plus an incredible Sunday brunch and we have a full barrdquo
The staff has input as wellldquoWe invite all who work for us
to offer their opinionsrdquo July said ldquoto help decide the seasonrsquos upcoming recipes and menu items We think
itrsquos a good idea to get everyonersquos thoughts Wersquoll brainstorm together and wersquore all really proud of that Plus itrsquos fun and afterward everyone feels fat because we eat a lot of what might get on the final menu Hey we have to taste it to know what wersquore talking about with our custom-ersrightrdquo (laugh)
Seared Ahi Tuna The seared Ahi picked up more of the
smokey grilled flavor than Irsquod typically associate with this dish Solid and differ-ent from the pack its no wonder this is a staple
Sesame encrusted ahi tuna over jas-mine rice spicy spinach with a sesame vinaigrette amp spicy peanuts amp almonds Suggested wine Ponzi Pinot Gris
Lobster Mac amp Cheese - The Best Ever This lobster pasta was just perfectly
but-tery complementing
the prominent chunks of lobster within An incredibly creamy blend of four gour-met cheeses and lobster pieces served piping hot with truffle toast on the side
Bianca Pizza Cutting out the tomatoes is a bold step
for pizza Once again more savory than its traditional cousin with red sauce
Grilled flatbread topped with a mild garlic cream sauce mozzarella prosciutto fresh basil chiffonade and finished with a drizzle of truffle oil a sprinkle of panko then baked
Bravissimo to ArsquoBravo
Iola Winter Carnival
ENTERTAINMENT IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R5
ENTERTAINMENT BE THE DINOSAUR
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LEINIErsquoS FRIDAY FISH FRYBeer Battered Shrimp (Thai Chili Garlic Butter or Regular)
Lightly Hand-Breaded Baby Walleye (Regular or Cajun)
Leiniersquos Beer Battered Cod
Crispy Panko Breaded Cod
Hand-Breaded Haddock (Regular or Cajun)
Hand-Breaded Butterflied Lake Perch (Regular or Cajun)
Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye
Surf N Turf Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye with Beer Battered Shrimp
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The annual Deck the Halls holiday experience at the Oshkosh Public Museum has truly become a community event
In staying true to its mission the Museum provided free admission to 526 children under age 18 during this exhibi-tion and over 1500 adults took advantage of the reduced admission rate In addition over 200 local students and caregivers vis-ited as part of a group field trip
Holiday decorations reminiscent of the times filled the historic Sawyer home from November to January and the life-size Christmas Village exhibit windows showcased a collection of toys on loan from volunteers and community members
The 2016 Christmas Village exhibit theme is ldquominiature holiday treesrdquo and once again the Museum is reaching out to the community to help decorate the display cases Contact Curator Debra Daubert at 920-236-5767 or email ddaubertcioshkoshwius for more information if you are interested in donating a decorated tree
An exhibition opening premier for Be the Dinosaurtrade will be held on Monday February 1 The Museum will be open from 10 am to 430 pm for this special event and Joseph E Peterson PhD Assistant Professor of Geology at UW-Oshkosh will present ldquoBehaviors of Dinosaursrdquo starting at 3 pm
Dr Peterson has been studying various injuries in Cretaceous dinosaurs over the last ten years He will discuss his research on these injuries or ldquopaleopathologiesrdquo and how they can provide insight into the paleobiology and behaviors of dinosaurs The lecture is free with general admission and open to the public Light refreshments will be served Pre-registration is requested by contacting Karla Szekeres at 920-236-5763 or email kszekerescioshkoshwius
Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game tech-nology and traditional exhibits featuring full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and much more Unleash your wild side and experience the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever created The exhibit will be on view until May 16
Regular hours at the Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 amminus430 pm and Sunday from 1 pmminus430 pm For more information about the Museumrsquos program-ming events and exciting exhibits visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email museumcioshkoshwius
About the Oshkosh Public MuseumThe Oshkosh Public Museum is a
regional history museum nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Housed in the historic Sawyer home since 1924 the Museum is entrusted with the care of approximately 250000 artifacts and historical documents repre-senting all aspects of the regionrsquos people and heritage The Museum is dedicated to excellence in preservation of historical col-lections strongly focused around the Fox River and the extensive Winnebago water-shed interactively communicating the story of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region through well-researched quality exhibitions programs and publications and engaging guests in ways that inspire discovery For admission hours and more information about the Museumrsquos exciting exhibits and events visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email
museumcioshkoshwius
Oshkosh Public Museum Be the Dinosaur Exhibit Opening
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FINE ARTS FOXY FINDS
Foxy FindsBY JEAN DETJEN ARTFUL LIVING
Cheers to living artFULLY in the
heart of WisconsinSend your sugges-
tions for Jeanrsquos Foxy Finds to jdetjen
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Illuminate your world with this repurposed globe pendant light fixture by Creative Touch Designs Menasha $35 Truly a one-of-a-kind conversation piece Creative Touch Designs refurbishes old furniture and found items into something unique and beautiful
for your home or work space
These eco-friendly Urban Junket hand-
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Found at The Gathered Earth Appleton a
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spirit
Whatrsquos not to love about these heart themed original
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prop on a shelf singly or in groupings
Discovered at Art on Artesia by Lisa Ritchie Malone
Choose from a vari-ety of sizes and design motifs Prices range
from $19-39
Alpaca sweat-ers for men and women keep a body toasty with a retro vibe A variety of styles colors
and sizes - in-cluding Unisex - are available
$45 Pick one that catches your eye at Satori Imports a downtown Oshkosh store since 1969 dedicated to providing an everyday shopping experience that is unmistakable enlighten-
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Rose Quartz and Serenity Pantone 2016 colors of the year take center stage with this gorgeous ldquocurvy girlrdquo tunic by Umgee Soft and flowy cottonpoly blend
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fashions footwear accessories and more
Keep your tiny ones cozy warm with
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Top off your boots in style with these Crochet Lace Leg Warmer Boot Socks by Noelle $24 Many colors and
designs to choose from with matching accessories to boot Find these in the trendy new accessory line at Josephrsquos
Shoes Appleton serving the Fox Cities with great service footwear and more from all over the world since 1971
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Hwy Q over looking the Chain OrsquoLakes
715-258-8289wwwwheelhouserestaurantcom
THE WHEELHOUSEPRESENTS LIVE MUSIC
ldquoWEDNESDAY WITH WAGSrdquo
YOUR HOST AND DRUMMEREXTRAORDINAIRE TONY
ldquoWAGSrdquo WAGNER JOINS THESEFINE MUSICIANS FOR EACH
PERFORMANCE
210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
46 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing ldquoReverend Ravenrdquo on guitar and vocals Westside Andy on blues harp and amp ldquoPTrdquo bass player for The Chain Smoking Alter Boys
420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
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Saturday to Sunday Dining open at 400 PM Bar open at 300 PM
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ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
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OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
R20 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
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WORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
NUMBNUTS JAMBOREECECIL 300 PMHYDEOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMONE HOT MESSPAYNES POINTNEENAH 500 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEPOLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKESCATO 700 PMCRANKIN YANKEESREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMADAMS WAYSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMWILLY PORTER AND CARMEN NICKERSONTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMPHIL NORBY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
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FEBRUARY 2016
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February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R21
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ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
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Students $5Tickets available online or
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THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
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Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
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February 1 ndash May 16
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
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ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R1
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
R2 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
FOOD amp DRINK BREWMASTER
BY STEVE LONSWAY
This monthrsquos beer report was derived from a recent purchase at our local beer outlet The brew team of Stone Arch Brew House are hopheads at heart so we wanted to focus on more of a malty brew for this article
To get off our normally beaten path a bit we chose to go with a Belgian-style that accents the maltiness of the brew Another reason this was purchased is that every year to celebrate our anniversary we brew a Grand Cru Ours is named Inaugural Brew Grand Cru and when we release it each year on January 11th we bring out samples from our previous batches We offer lateral tastings of the Grand Cru and this past month we offered four years worth It is astonishing the changes that transpire during the years of cold storage It really adds complexity to an already very
complex beer and really rounds out the smoothness So with the Inaugural Brew Grand Cru fresh on our minds we chose to report on Ale Asylumrsquos Mercy Grand Cru
The blue black and white label of the Mercy made the purchasing decision a bit
easier Three very unique demonic figures standing as if on guard with arms crossed almost daring you to buy it Above their confident heads is a brief description of the beer that resides within A nice touch for those who may not be all that familiar with the Grand Cru style
As we poured the long neck bottles into our snifters (which is the glassware we would recommend for this style) very little head appeared on the surface The carbonation is evident in taste but not so much in its appearance As we worked our ways through the samples there was little evidence of lacing
The appearance was pleasant in the glass Deep mahogany amber with off-white almost khaki colored head
In the nose of the Mercy Grand Cru several very distinctive notes were recorded We detected plum dates fig banana clove cherry brown sugar dark fruits malt
and strong B e l g i a n yeast tones As a Grand Cr u s t y l e d i c t a t e s complexity in the nose is a must and Ale Asylum did not leave us hanging
The fla-vors detected by our team were even more com-p l ex than t h e n o s e p r o d u c e d The s ame dark fruits f ig c love and cherry
tones came through in the flavor as well as red wine spiced fruit fusel alcohol candy sugar caramel and intense fruitiness
The Mercy Grand Cru finishes with an obvious warming sensation very tart and a little on the sharp side As time passes a whisky smooth finish was experienced and
a bit of a CO2 prickle at the very endFood pairings for this beer should start
with dark fruits aged cheddar cheese brie or better yet bleu cheese A beef stew or shepherds pie would certainly work as well as a rich cheesecake for the dessert aspect
Head brewer Craig personally paired it with that days Stone Cellar lunch special Uphoff Farms ham and brick cheese on a pretzel roll and he claimed it was destiny A good music pairing would most likely be an old 90rsquos jazz band with sharp horns on vinyl
On to the makers Ale Asylum Housed at 2002 Pankratz Street in Madison Wis-consin you will find the makers of the Mercy With an industrial motif you can enjoy their tasting room and unique menu items that focus a bit more on simplicity and aggressive flavors The menu is a bit limited but all items come with a sug-gested beer pairing They will fill growlers
as well as sell their six packs and have a decent array of Ale Asylum gear available for purchase as well They do offer tours every Sunday on the hour between noon and 500 pm
Founded in 2005 Ale Asylum outgrew their original facility and has since moved into a 45000 square foot building on Pan-kratz Street at a cost of $8 million With the goal of going statewide in distribution they are experiencing crazy growth as many other craft brewers around the country are experiencing With their new facility larger tanks and super-fast bottler they are set for success Of course it helps they make awesome brews and have captivated their customer base or ldquoinmatesrdquo as they are called
FINAL WORD Have Mercy You will not regret that decision
Mercy Grand Cru ndash Ale Asylum
Crescent Moon
Architectural Salvage since 1987
Antiques amp Salvage
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February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R3
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FOOD amp DRINK ArsquoBRAVO
BY PATRICK MARES
We blew into A Bravorsquo on a cold and blustery winter night The atmosphere in the establishment was a nice counterbal-ance to the wind outside While the weather may have kept some folks home there were a few of we hearty souls provid-ing a nice background buzz
As a dangerously smooth spiced hot rum warmed us (and was the best use of cinnamon Irsquove found in recent memory) July Beaudwin co-owner and hands-on
manager for the restaurant provided a his-tory lesson
ldquoA Bravorsquo was originally located in the old Larson Canning Factory officerdquo Beaudwin said But after seven years the promised upgrade of the space never hap-penedrdquo
Originally July had partnered with her sister Greta but after the move Mary Faye and Dana Demara joined the team
Fay in particular brings a skill set not always present in a cookery balancing the books and the paying of finances and
vendors ldquoWhen we started Arsquo Bravo had
only nine tablesrdquo Fay said ldquonow we have thirty Thatrsquos a big step up Itrsquos full service lunch and dinner plus an incredible Sunday brunch and we have a full barrdquo
The staff has input as wellldquoWe invite all who work for us
to offer their opinionsrdquo July said ldquoto help decide the seasonrsquos upcoming recipes and menu items We think
itrsquos a good idea to get everyonersquos thoughts Wersquoll brainstorm together and wersquore all really proud of that Plus itrsquos fun and afterward everyone feels fat because we eat a lot of what might get on the final menu Hey we have to taste it to know what wersquore talking about with our custom-ersrightrdquo (laugh)
Seared Ahi Tuna The seared Ahi picked up more of the
smokey grilled flavor than Irsquod typically associate with this dish Solid and differ-ent from the pack its no wonder this is a staple
Sesame encrusted ahi tuna over jas-mine rice spicy spinach with a sesame vinaigrette amp spicy peanuts amp almonds Suggested wine Ponzi Pinot Gris
Lobster Mac amp Cheese - The Best Ever This lobster pasta was just perfectly
but-tery complementing
the prominent chunks of lobster within An incredibly creamy blend of four gour-met cheeses and lobster pieces served piping hot with truffle toast on the side
Bianca Pizza Cutting out the tomatoes is a bold step
for pizza Once again more savory than its traditional cousin with red sauce
Grilled flatbread topped with a mild garlic cream sauce mozzarella prosciutto fresh basil chiffonade and finished with a drizzle of truffle oil a sprinkle of panko then baked
Bravissimo to ArsquoBravo
Iola Winter Carnival
ENTERTAINMENT IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R5
ENTERTAINMENT BE THE DINOSAUR
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The annual Deck the Halls holiday experience at the Oshkosh Public Museum has truly become a community event
In staying true to its mission the Museum provided free admission to 526 children under age 18 during this exhibi-tion and over 1500 adults took advantage of the reduced admission rate In addition over 200 local students and caregivers vis-ited as part of a group field trip
Holiday decorations reminiscent of the times filled the historic Sawyer home from November to January and the life-size Christmas Village exhibit windows showcased a collection of toys on loan from volunteers and community members
The 2016 Christmas Village exhibit theme is ldquominiature holiday treesrdquo and once again the Museum is reaching out to the community to help decorate the display cases Contact Curator Debra Daubert at 920-236-5767 or email ddaubertcioshkoshwius for more information if you are interested in donating a decorated tree
An exhibition opening premier for Be the Dinosaurtrade will be held on Monday February 1 The Museum will be open from 10 am to 430 pm for this special event and Joseph E Peterson PhD Assistant Professor of Geology at UW-Oshkosh will present ldquoBehaviors of Dinosaursrdquo starting at 3 pm
Dr Peterson has been studying various injuries in Cretaceous dinosaurs over the last ten years He will discuss his research on these injuries or ldquopaleopathologiesrdquo and how they can provide insight into the paleobiology and behaviors of dinosaurs The lecture is free with general admission and open to the public Light refreshments will be served Pre-registration is requested by contacting Karla Szekeres at 920-236-5763 or email kszekerescioshkoshwius
Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game tech-nology and traditional exhibits featuring full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and much more Unleash your wild side and experience the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever created The exhibit will be on view until May 16
Regular hours at the Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 amminus430 pm and Sunday from 1 pmminus430 pm For more information about the Museumrsquos program-ming events and exciting exhibits visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email museumcioshkoshwius
About the Oshkosh Public MuseumThe Oshkosh Public Museum is a
regional history museum nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Housed in the historic Sawyer home since 1924 the Museum is entrusted with the care of approximately 250000 artifacts and historical documents repre-senting all aspects of the regionrsquos people and heritage The Museum is dedicated to excellence in preservation of historical col-lections strongly focused around the Fox River and the extensive Winnebago water-shed interactively communicating the story of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region through well-researched quality exhibitions programs and publications and engaging guests in ways that inspire discovery For admission hours and more information about the Museumrsquos exciting exhibits and events visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email
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February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R7
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THE WHEELHOUSEPRESENTS LIVE MUSIC
ldquoWEDNESDAY WITH WAGSrdquo
YOUR HOST AND DRUMMEREXTRAORDINAIRE TONY
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PERFORMANCE
210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
46 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing ldquoReverend Ravenrdquo on guitar and vocals Westside Andy on blues harp and amp ldquoPTrdquo bass player for The Chain Smoking Alter Boys
420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
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R8 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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䌀愀氀氀 㤀 ⤀ 㐀㐀ⴀ㔀 漀爀 㠀㘀㘀⤀ 㤀㘀䜀刀䄀一䐀 伀爀搀攀爀 漀渀氀椀渀攀㨀 䜀爀愀渀搀伀瀀攀爀愀䠀漀甀猀攀漀爀最
吀栀攀 匀漀甀渀搀 漀昀 䴀甀猀椀挀䘀攀戀 㤀ⴀ 㔀ⴀ㜀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
䘀攀戀 愀琀 㨀 倀䴀䄀氀洀漀猀琀Ⰰ 䴀愀椀渀攀伀猀栀欀漀猀栀 䌀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 倀氀愀礀攀爀猀
䘀攀戀 ⴀ 愀琀 㜀 倀䴀 䘀攀戀 㐀 愀琀 倀䴀
吀栀攀 䜀爀愀渀搀 伀瀀攀爀愀 䠀漀甀猀攀 䈀漀砀 伀ϻ挀攀 䠀椀最栀 䄀瘀攀 簀 伀猀栀欀漀猀栀Ⰰ 圀䤀 㔀㐀㤀
䠀漀甀爀猀㨀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 㨀 愀洀ⴀ㔀瀀洀 匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀 愀洀ⴀ 瀀洀
䄀 䜀爀愀渀搀 一椀最栀琀 嘀椀挀 䘀攀爀爀愀爀椀 匀琀攀瘀攀 䴀愀爀挀栀ⴀ吀漀爀洀 吀漀最攀琀栀攀爀 䄀最愀椀渀 ጠ 䘀漀爀 琀栀攀 䘀椀爀猀琀 吀椀洀攀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
䴀漀渀爀漀攀 䌀爀漀猀猀椀渀最匀甀渀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㘀 愀琀 倀䴀䌀漀ⴀ匀瀀漀渀猀漀爀㨀 䈀䴀伀 䠀愀爀爀椀猀 䈀愀渀欀愀琀 琀栀攀 伀猀栀欀漀猀栀 䌀漀甀渀琀爀礀 䌀氀甀戀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
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ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R17
OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
FEBRUARY 3TOE KNEE VrsquoS 80rsquoSMILL CREEKAPPLETON 700 PM
FEBRUARY 4MICHAEL GRABNERDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMOFF WITH THEIR HEADS W SPRUCE BRINGSTEEN THE BISCAYNIESLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMME LIKE BEES W DUSKMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMJOHNNY TBIRD AND THE MPSVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 5SAM LUNABECKETSOSHKOSH 800 PMLOFTLAND WEDENCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMAARON VORASS DUOGREAT DANEWAUSAU 900 PMFROGLEGGUUrsquoSSTEVENS POINT 8 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCOOL WATERS BANDMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PM
TWEED FUNKMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEOTTER STREET BRANDON BASH MENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 700 PMWILDSIDESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMEMINENCESHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PMBOBBY EVANS BANDWISEGUYS GREENVILLE 930 PMREDFISH REMIX LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMCROSSING PATHSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PM
FEBRUARY 6ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSBACKSTAGE BARFOND DU LAC 900 PMTHE POCKET KINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMKITTY CORONABRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMWILDSIDECampC TAVERNNEENAH 700 PMFROGLEG W STARGOYLECRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMTHE KRAUSE FAMILY BANDCUP O JOY
GREEN BAY 730 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMGRAND UNIONLEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMTHE BOMBSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMANDY GELLES LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMEMINENCEWOUTERS SPORTS BARLITTLE SUAMICO 9 PM
FEBRUARY 7RODEO DEVILLELEAP INNFREEDOM 100 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 10LATIN JASSWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 11ERIN KREBBS AND JEFF JOHNSTONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PMREVEREND RAVENVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 12ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMMM VS CRSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMBOWSERCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMBOBBY COVERSTON amp JESSICA DEMICUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSLIDEDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMBIG DOG MURPHY amp THE MOBDUKErsquoS RED LANTERNGREEN BAY 930 PMLOCAL H SATELLITE ECHO BAD WIGLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMSTAGE HOGGS ACOUSTICMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMPOLAR PROJECT - UNPLUGGEDMATTrsquoS MILKHOUSEKAUKAUNA 800 PMBOXKARMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMFROGLEGMINOCQUA BREWING MINOCQUA 800 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEMR GSAPPLETON 900 PMADAMS WAYPAYNES POINTNEENAH 600 PMMODEL CITIZENREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMBIG AND TALLSHERRYTOWN STATIONNEENAH 900 PMDOUBLE DOWNSTONE HARBORSTURGEON BAY 9 PMJOE WRAY LIVE
WORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
NUMBNUTS JAMBOREECECIL 300 PMHYDEOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMONE HOT MESSPAYNES POINTNEENAH 500 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEPOLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKESCATO 700 PMCRANKIN YANKEESREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMADAMS WAYSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMWILLY PORTER AND CARMEN NICKERSONTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMPHIL NORBY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 14432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 18STEVE ARNOLDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 19JAZZ MARKETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMREDSTAR EXPRESS BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMRYAN MEISEL TRIODEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGGOOLLDD W 2 BANDS TBALYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMBOXKARMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMFBI amp THE UNTOUCHABLE HORNS
FEBRUARY 2016
Wisconsinrsquos Arts amp Entertainment Paper
SC NE ELive Music
C A L E N D A R
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
BECKY amp DAN
LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
Want to know what it
would be like to be
a dinosaur Now you
can through virtual
technology in this new
innovative exhibition
1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh WI 54901 9202365799 bull oshkoshmuseumorg
O S H KO S H
PublicMuseum
R24 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
17 Waugoo Ave Oshkosh 235-0023 bull atomickatzcom
START YOUR New Year
in Vintage
Tues-Sat11am-6pm
Experience the magic of live performance in a cool little historic venue
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506 Mill St Green Lake WI 54941
9202944279infothrasheroperahousecomwwwthrasheroperahousecom
Visit website for more info
Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
R2 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
FOOD amp DRINK BREWMASTER
BY STEVE LONSWAY
This monthrsquos beer report was derived from a recent purchase at our local beer outlet The brew team of Stone Arch Brew House are hopheads at heart so we wanted to focus on more of a malty brew for this article
To get off our normally beaten path a bit we chose to go with a Belgian-style that accents the maltiness of the brew Another reason this was purchased is that every year to celebrate our anniversary we brew a Grand Cru Ours is named Inaugural Brew Grand Cru and when we release it each year on January 11th we bring out samples from our previous batches We offer lateral tastings of the Grand Cru and this past month we offered four years worth It is astonishing the changes that transpire during the years of cold storage It really adds complexity to an already very
complex beer and really rounds out the smoothness So with the Inaugural Brew Grand Cru fresh on our minds we chose to report on Ale Asylumrsquos Mercy Grand Cru
The blue black and white label of the Mercy made the purchasing decision a bit
easier Three very unique demonic figures standing as if on guard with arms crossed almost daring you to buy it Above their confident heads is a brief description of the beer that resides within A nice touch for those who may not be all that familiar with the Grand Cru style
As we poured the long neck bottles into our snifters (which is the glassware we would recommend for this style) very little head appeared on the surface The carbonation is evident in taste but not so much in its appearance As we worked our ways through the samples there was little evidence of lacing
The appearance was pleasant in the glass Deep mahogany amber with off-white almost khaki colored head
In the nose of the Mercy Grand Cru several very distinctive notes were recorded We detected plum dates fig banana clove cherry brown sugar dark fruits malt
and strong B e l g i a n yeast tones As a Grand Cr u s t y l e d i c t a t e s complexity in the nose is a must and Ale Asylum did not leave us hanging
The fla-vors detected by our team were even more com-p l ex than t h e n o s e p r o d u c e d The s ame dark fruits f ig c love and cherry
tones came through in the flavor as well as red wine spiced fruit fusel alcohol candy sugar caramel and intense fruitiness
The Mercy Grand Cru finishes with an obvious warming sensation very tart and a little on the sharp side As time passes a whisky smooth finish was experienced and
a bit of a CO2 prickle at the very endFood pairings for this beer should start
with dark fruits aged cheddar cheese brie or better yet bleu cheese A beef stew or shepherds pie would certainly work as well as a rich cheesecake for the dessert aspect
Head brewer Craig personally paired it with that days Stone Cellar lunch special Uphoff Farms ham and brick cheese on a pretzel roll and he claimed it was destiny A good music pairing would most likely be an old 90rsquos jazz band with sharp horns on vinyl
On to the makers Ale Asylum Housed at 2002 Pankratz Street in Madison Wis-consin you will find the makers of the Mercy With an industrial motif you can enjoy their tasting room and unique menu items that focus a bit more on simplicity and aggressive flavors The menu is a bit limited but all items come with a sug-gested beer pairing They will fill growlers
as well as sell their six packs and have a decent array of Ale Asylum gear available for purchase as well They do offer tours every Sunday on the hour between noon and 500 pm
Founded in 2005 Ale Asylum outgrew their original facility and has since moved into a 45000 square foot building on Pan-kratz Street at a cost of $8 million With the goal of going statewide in distribution they are experiencing crazy growth as many other craft brewers around the country are experiencing With their new facility larger tanks and super-fast bottler they are set for success Of course it helps they make awesome brews and have captivated their customer base or ldquoinmatesrdquo as they are called
FINAL WORD Have Mercy You will not regret that decision
Mercy Grand Cru ndash Ale Asylum
Crescent Moon
Architectural Salvage since 1987
Antiques amp Salvage
537 N Main St Oshkosh(920) 232-MOON (6666)
wwwcrescentmoonantiquesandsalvagecom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R3
R4 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
FOOD amp DRINK ArsquoBRAVO
BY PATRICK MARES
We blew into A Bravorsquo on a cold and blustery winter night The atmosphere in the establishment was a nice counterbal-ance to the wind outside While the weather may have kept some folks home there were a few of we hearty souls provid-ing a nice background buzz
As a dangerously smooth spiced hot rum warmed us (and was the best use of cinnamon Irsquove found in recent memory) July Beaudwin co-owner and hands-on
manager for the restaurant provided a his-tory lesson
ldquoA Bravorsquo was originally located in the old Larson Canning Factory officerdquo Beaudwin said But after seven years the promised upgrade of the space never hap-penedrdquo
Originally July had partnered with her sister Greta but after the move Mary Faye and Dana Demara joined the team
Fay in particular brings a skill set not always present in a cookery balancing the books and the paying of finances and
vendors ldquoWhen we started Arsquo Bravo had
only nine tablesrdquo Fay said ldquonow we have thirty Thatrsquos a big step up Itrsquos full service lunch and dinner plus an incredible Sunday brunch and we have a full barrdquo
The staff has input as wellldquoWe invite all who work for us
to offer their opinionsrdquo July said ldquoto help decide the seasonrsquos upcoming recipes and menu items We think
itrsquos a good idea to get everyonersquos thoughts Wersquoll brainstorm together and wersquore all really proud of that Plus itrsquos fun and afterward everyone feels fat because we eat a lot of what might get on the final menu Hey we have to taste it to know what wersquore talking about with our custom-ersrightrdquo (laugh)
Seared Ahi Tuna The seared Ahi picked up more of the
smokey grilled flavor than Irsquod typically associate with this dish Solid and differ-ent from the pack its no wonder this is a staple
Sesame encrusted ahi tuna over jas-mine rice spicy spinach with a sesame vinaigrette amp spicy peanuts amp almonds Suggested wine Ponzi Pinot Gris
Lobster Mac amp Cheese - The Best Ever This lobster pasta was just perfectly
but-tery complementing
the prominent chunks of lobster within An incredibly creamy blend of four gour-met cheeses and lobster pieces served piping hot with truffle toast on the side
Bianca Pizza Cutting out the tomatoes is a bold step
for pizza Once again more savory than its traditional cousin with red sauce
Grilled flatbread topped with a mild garlic cream sauce mozzarella prosciutto fresh basil chiffonade and finished with a drizzle of truffle oil a sprinkle of panko then baked
Bravissimo to ArsquoBravo
Iola Winter Carnival
ENTERTAINMENT IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R5
ENTERTAINMENT BE THE DINOSAUR
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LEINIErsquoS FRIDAY FISH FRYBeer Battered Shrimp (Thai Chili Garlic Butter or Regular)
Lightly Hand-Breaded Baby Walleye (Regular or Cajun)
Leiniersquos Beer Battered Cod
Crispy Panko Breaded Cod
Hand-Breaded Haddock (Regular or Cajun)
Hand-Breaded Butterflied Lake Perch (Regular or Cajun)
Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye
Surf N Turf Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye with Beer Battered Shrimp
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come together
live Music bull Food bull Great atmosphere
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The Bridge Bar amp Restaurant101 W Main St Fremont Wisconsin 54940
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The annual Deck the Halls holiday experience at the Oshkosh Public Museum has truly become a community event
In staying true to its mission the Museum provided free admission to 526 children under age 18 during this exhibi-tion and over 1500 adults took advantage of the reduced admission rate In addition over 200 local students and caregivers vis-ited as part of a group field trip
Holiday decorations reminiscent of the times filled the historic Sawyer home from November to January and the life-size Christmas Village exhibit windows showcased a collection of toys on loan from volunteers and community members
The 2016 Christmas Village exhibit theme is ldquominiature holiday treesrdquo and once again the Museum is reaching out to the community to help decorate the display cases Contact Curator Debra Daubert at 920-236-5767 or email ddaubertcioshkoshwius for more information if you are interested in donating a decorated tree
An exhibition opening premier for Be the Dinosaurtrade will be held on Monday February 1 The Museum will be open from 10 am to 430 pm for this special event and Joseph E Peterson PhD Assistant Professor of Geology at UW-Oshkosh will present ldquoBehaviors of Dinosaursrdquo starting at 3 pm
Dr Peterson has been studying various injuries in Cretaceous dinosaurs over the last ten years He will discuss his research on these injuries or ldquopaleopathologiesrdquo and how they can provide insight into the paleobiology and behaviors of dinosaurs The lecture is free with general admission and open to the public Light refreshments will be served Pre-registration is requested by contacting Karla Szekeres at 920-236-5763 or email kszekerescioshkoshwius
Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game tech-nology and traditional exhibits featuring full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and much more Unleash your wild side and experience the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever created The exhibit will be on view until May 16
Regular hours at the Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 amminus430 pm and Sunday from 1 pmminus430 pm For more information about the Museumrsquos program-ming events and exciting exhibits visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email museumcioshkoshwius
About the Oshkosh Public MuseumThe Oshkosh Public Museum is a
regional history museum nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Housed in the historic Sawyer home since 1924 the Museum is entrusted with the care of approximately 250000 artifacts and historical documents repre-senting all aspects of the regionrsquos people and heritage The Museum is dedicated to excellence in preservation of historical col-lections strongly focused around the Fox River and the extensive Winnebago water-shed interactively communicating the story of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region through well-researched quality exhibitions programs and publications and engaging guests in ways that inspire discovery For admission hours and more information about the Museumrsquos exciting exhibits and events visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email
museumcioshkoshwius
Oshkosh Public Museum Be the Dinosaur Exhibit Opening
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FINE ARTS FOXY FINDS
Foxy FindsBY JEAN DETJEN ARTFUL LIVING
Cheers to living artFULLY in the
heart of WisconsinSend your sugges-
tions for Jeanrsquos Foxy Finds to jdetjen
scenenewspapercom
Illuminate your world with this repurposed globe pendant light fixture by Creative Touch Designs Menasha $35 Truly a one-of-a-kind conversation piece Creative Touch Designs refurbishes old furniture and found items into something unique and beautiful
for your home or work space
These eco-friendly Urban Junket hand-
bags bring out the best in both form and func-
tion Bold hues and smart design features
make these undeniably covetable Choose from a variety of colors sizes and styles prices vary
Found at The Gathered Earth Appleton a
place to gather create and reveal your unique
spirit
Whatrsquos not to love about these heart themed original
painted art squares Hang on a wall or
prop on a shelf singly or in groupings
Discovered at Art on Artesia by Lisa Ritchie Malone
Choose from a vari-ety of sizes and design motifs Prices range
from $19-39
Alpaca sweat-ers for men and women keep a body toasty with a retro vibe A variety of styles colors
and sizes - in-cluding Unisex - are available
$45 Pick one that catches your eye at Satori Imports a downtown Oshkosh store since 1969 dedicated to providing an everyday shopping experience that is unmistakable enlighten-
ing beyond description
Rose Quartz and Serenity Pantone 2016 colors of the year take center stage with this gorgeous ldquocurvy girlrdquo tunic by Umgee Soft and flowy cottonpoly blend
Sizes XL-2XL $38 Score this at Lillians of Fond du Lac where you can find trendy and affordable womenrsquos
fashions footwear accessories and more
Keep your tiny ones cozy warm with
one of these Green 3 Apparel recyled cot-ton Junior Throws
Several darling motifs to choose from $2999
each Find these at Just Act Natural
in downtown Appleton where you will discover many eco-friendly products that will benefit the well-
being of your body home community
and planet
Top off your boots in style with these Crochet Lace Leg Warmer Boot Socks by Noelle $24 Many colors and
designs to choose from with matching accessories to boot Find these in the trendy new accessory line at Josephrsquos
Shoes Appleton serving the Fox Cities with great service footwear and more from all over the world since 1971
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R7
Hwy Q over looking the Chain OrsquoLakes
715-258-8289wwwwheelhouserestaurantcom
THE WHEELHOUSEPRESENTS LIVE MUSIC
ldquoWEDNESDAY WITH WAGSrdquo
YOUR HOST AND DRUMMEREXTRAORDINAIRE TONY
ldquoWAGSrdquo WAGNER JOINS THESEFINE MUSICIANS FOR EACH
PERFORMANCE
210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
46 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing ldquoReverend Ravenrdquo on guitar and vocals Westside Andy on blues harp and amp ldquoPTrdquo bass player for The Chain Smoking Alter Boys
420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
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Saturday to Sunday Dining open at 400 PM Bar open at 300 PM
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SINCE 1932
THINK SIMPSONrsquoS FOR THE SUPERBOWL
KICK OFF WITH FOOD amp DRINK SPECIALS
Score a great view from anywhere in the lounge on our 6 hi-def television screens
en complete your experience with a great meal In addition to our traditional favorites there are always new amp exciting lunch and dinner
specials so you are sure to nd just what yoursquore looking for
R8 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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吀栀攀 匀漀甀渀搀 漀昀 䴀甀猀椀挀䘀攀戀 㤀ⴀ 㔀ⴀ㜀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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䠀漀甀爀猀㨀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 㨀 愀洀ⴀ㔀瀀洀 匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀 愀洀ⴀ 瀀洀
䄀 䜀爀愀渀搀 一椀最栀琀 嘀椀挀 䘀攀爀爀愀爀椀 匀琀攀瘀攀 䴀愀爀挀栀ⴀ吀漀爀洀 吀漀最攀琀栀攀爀 䄀最愀椀渀 ጠ 䘀漀爀 琀栀攀 䘀椀爀猀琀 吀椀洀攀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R17
OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
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join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
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February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
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FOOD amp DRINK ArsquoBRAVO
BY PATRICK MARES
We blew into A Bravorsquo on a cold and blustery winter night The atmosphere in the establishment was a nice counterbal-ance to the wind outside While the weather may have kept some folks home there were a few of we hearty souls provid-ing a nice background buzz
As a dangerously smooth spiced hot rum warmed us (and was the best use of cinnamon Irsquove found in recent memory) July Beaudwin co-owner and hands-on
manager for the restaurant provided a his-tory lesson
ldquoA Bravorsquo was originally located in the old Larson Canning Factory officerdquo Beaudwin said But after seven years the promised upgrade of the space never hap-penedrdquo
Originally July had partnered with her sister Greta but after the move Mary Faye and Dana Demara joined the team
Fay in particular brings a skill set not always present in a cookery balancing the books and the paying of finances and
vendors ldquoWhen we started Arsquo Bravo had
only nine tablesrdquo Fay said ldquonow we have thirty Thatrsquos a big step up Itrsquos full service lunch and dinner plus an incredible Sunday brunch and we have a full barrdquo
The staff has input as wellldquoWe invite all who work for us
to offer their opinionsrdquo July said ldquoto help decide the seasonrsquos upcoming recipes and menu items We think
itrsquos a good idea to get everyonersquos thoughts Wersquoll brainstorm together and wersquore all really proud of that Plus itrsquos fun and afterward everyone feels fat because we eat a lot of what might get on the final menu Hey we have to taste it to know what wersquore talking about with our custom-ersrightrdquo (laugh)
Seared Ahi Tuna The seared Ahi picked up more of the
smokey grilled flavor than Irsquod typically associate with this dish Solid and differ-ent from the pack its no wonder this is a staple
Sesame encrusted ahi tuna over jas-mine rice spicy spinach with a sesame vinaigrette amp spicy peanuts amp almonds Suggested wine Ponzi Pinot Gris
Lobster Mac amp Cheese - The Best Ever This lobster pasta was just perfectly
but-tery complementing
the prominent chunks of lobster within An incredibly creamy blend of four gour-met cheeses and lobster pieces served piping hot with truffle toast on the side
Bianca Pizza Cutting out the tomatoes is a bold step
for pizza Once again more savory than its traditional cousin with red sauce
Grilled flatbread topped with a mild garlic cream sauce mozzarella prosciutto fresh basil chiffonade and finished with a drizzle of truffle oil a sprinkle of panko then baked
Bravissimo to ArsquoBravo
Iola Winter Carnival
ENTERTAINMENT IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL
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ENTERTAINMENT BE THE DINOSAUR
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LEINIErsquoS FRIDAY FISH FRYBeer Battered Shrimp (Thai Chili Garlic Butter or Regular)
Lightly Hand-Breaded Baby Walleye (Regular or Cajun)
Leiniersquos Beer Battered Cod
Crispy Panko Breaded Cod
Hand-Breaded Haddock (Regular or Cajun)
Hand-Breaded Butterflied Lake Perch (Regular or Cajun)
Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye
Surf N Turf Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye with Beer Battered Shrimp
UPCOMING EVENTSFebruary 6 - Kitty CoronaFebruary 13 - No Stone SoupFebruary 20 - Dave Olsen BandFebruary 27 - Grayling PingelMarch 5 - The Hits
Where GOOD TIMES amp GOOD FOOD
come together
live Music bull Food bull Great atmosphere
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Parties with Us
The Bridge Bar amp Restaurant101 W Main St Fremont Wisconsin 54940
(920) 446ndash3300wwwbridgebarfremontcom
The annual Deck the Halls holiday experience at the Oshkosh Public Museum has truly become a community event
In staying true to its mission the Museum provided free admission to 526 children under age 18 during this exhibi-tion and over 1500 adults took advantage of the reduced admission rate In addition over 200 local students and caregivers vis-ited as part of a group field trip
Holiday decorations reminiscent of the times filled the historic Sawyer home from November to January and the life-size Christmas Village exhibit windows showcased a collection of toys on loan from volunteers and community members
The 2016 Christmas Village exhibit theme is ldquominiature holiday treesrdquo and once again the Museum is reaching out to the community to help decorate the display cases Contact Curator Debra Daubert at 920-236-5767 or email ddaubertcioshkoshwius for more information if you are interested in donating a decorated tree
An exhibition opening premier for Be the Dinosaurtrade will be held on Monday February 1 The Museum will be open from 10 am to 430 pm for this special event and Joseph E Peterson PhD Assistant Professor of Geology at UW-Oshkosh will present ldquoBehaviors of Dinosaursrdquo starting at 3 pm
Dr Peterson has been studying various injuries in Cretaceous dinosaurs over the last ten years He will discuss his research on these injuries or ldquopaleopathologiesrdquo and how they can provide insight into the paleobiology and behaviors of dinosaurs The lecture is free with general admission and open to the public Light refreshments will be served Pre-registration is requested by contacting Karla Szekeres at 920-236-5763 or email kszekerescioshkoshwius
Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game tech-nology and traditional exhibits featuring full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and much more Unleash your wild side and experience the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever created The exhibit will be on view until May 16
Regular hours at the Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 amminus430 pm and Sunday from 1 pmminus430 pm For more information about the Museumrsquos program-ming events and exciting exhibits visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email museumcioshkoshwius
About the Oshkosh Public MuseumThe Oshkosh Public Museum is a
regional history museum nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Housed in the historic Sawyer home since 1924 the Museum is entrusted with the care of approximately 250000 artifacts and historical documents repre-senting all aspects of the regionrsquos people and heritage The Museum is dedicated to excellence in preservation of historical col-lections strongly focused around the Fox River and the extensive Winnebago water-shed interactively communicating the story of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region through well-researched quality exhibitions programs and publications and engaging guests in ways that inspire discovery For admission hours and more information about the Museumrsquos exciting exhibits and events visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email
museumcioshkoshwius
Oshkosh Public Museum Be the Dinosaur Exhibit Opening
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FINE ARTS FOXY FINDS
Foxy FindsBY JEAN DETJEN ARTFUL LIVING
Cheers to living artFULLY in the
heart of WisconsinSend your sugges-
tions for Jeanrsquos Foxy Finds to jdetjen
scenenewspapercom
Illuminate your world with this repurposed globe pendant light fixture by Creative Touch Designs Menasha $35 Truly a one-of-a-kind conversation piece Creative Touch Designs refurbishes old furniture and found items into something unique and beautiful
for your home or work space
These eco-friendly Urban Junket hand-
bags bring out the best in both form and func-
tion Bold hues and smart design features
make these undeniably covetable Choose from a variety of colors sizes and styles prices vary
Found at The Gathered Earth Appleton a
place to gather create and reveal your unique
spirit
Whatrsquos not to love about these heart themed original
painted art squares Hang on a wall or
prop on a shelf singly or in groupings
Discovered at Art on Artesia by Lisa Ritchie Malone
Choose from a vari-ety of sizes and design motifs Prices range
from $19-39
Alpaca sweat-ers for men and women keep a body toasty with a retro vibe A variety of styles colors
and sizes - in-cluding Unisex - are available
$45 Pick one that catches your eye at Satori Imports a downtown Oshkosh store since 1969 dedicated to providing an everyday shopping experience that is unmistakable enlighten-
ing beyond description
Rose Quartz and Serenity Pantone 2016 colors of the year take center stage with this gorgeous ldquocurvy girlrdquo tunic by Umgee Soft and flowy cottonpoly blend
Sizes XL-2XL $38 Score this at Lillians of Fond du Lac where you can find trendy and affordable womenrsquos
fashions footwear accessories and more
Keep your tiny ones cozy warm with
one of these Green 3 Apparel recyled cot-ton Junior Throws
Several darling motifs to choose from $2999
each Find these at Just Act Natural
in downtown Appleton where you will discover many eco-friendly products that will benefit the well-
being of your body home community
and planet
Top off your boots in style with these Crochet Lace Leg Warmer Boot Socks by Noelle $24 Many colors and
designs to choose from with matching accessories to boot Find these in the trendy new accessory line at Josephrsquos
Shoes Appleton serving the Fox Cities with great service footwear and more from all over the world since 1971
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Hwy Q over looking the Chain OrsquoLakes
715-258-8289wwwwheelhouserestaurantcom
THE WHEELHOUSEPRESENTS LIVE MUSIC
ldquoWEDNESDAY WITH WAGSrdquo
YOUR HOST AND DRUMMEREXTRAORDINAIRE TONY
ldquoWAGSrdquo WAGNER JOINS THESEFINE MUSICIANS FOR EACH
PERFORMANCE
210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
46 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing ldquoReverend Ravenrdquo on guitar and vocals Westside Andy on blues harp and amp ldquoPTrdquo bass player for The Chain Smoking Alter Boys
420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
wwwsimpsonswaupacacomMonday to Friday Open at 1100 AM
Saturday to Sunday Dining open at 400 PM Bar open at 300 PM
Visit our Facebook page
SINCE 1932
THINK SIMPSONrsquoS FOR THE SUPERBOWL
KICK OFF WITH FOOD amp DRINK SPECIALS
Score a great view from anywhere in the lounge on our 6 hi-def television screens
en complete your experience with a great meal In addition to our traditional favorites there are always new amp exciting lunch and dinner
specials so you are sure to nd just what yoursquore looking for
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ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R17
OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
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All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
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LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
Want to know what it
would be like to be
a dinosaur Now you
can through virtual
technology in this new
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1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh WI 54901 9202365799 bull oshkoshmuseumorg
O S H KO S H
PublicMuseum
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
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FOOD amp DRINK ArsquoBRAVO
BY PATRICK MARES
We blew into A Bravorsquo on a cold and blustery winter night The atmosphere in the establishment was a nice counterbal-ance to the wind outside While the weather may have kept some folks home there were a few of we hearty souls provid-ing a nice background buzz
As a dangerously smooth spiced hot rum warmed us (and was the best use of cinnamon Irsquove found in recent memory) July Beaudwin co-owner and hands-on
manager for the restaurant provided a his-tory lesson
ldquoA Bravorsquo was originally located in the old Larson Canning Factory officerdquo Beaudwin said But after seven years the promised upgrade of the space never hap-penedrdquo
Originally July had partnered with her sister Greta but after the move Mary Faye and Dana Demara joined the team
Fay in particular brings a skill set not always present in a cookery balancing the books and the paying of finances and
vendors ldquoWhen we started Arsquo Bravo had
only nine tablesrdquo Fay said ldquonow we have thirty Thatrsquos a big step up Itrsquos full service lunch and dinner plus an incredible Sunday brunch and we have a full barrdquo
The staff has input as wellldquoWe invite all who work for us
to offer their opinionsrdquo July said ldquoto help decide the seasonrsquos upcoming recipes and menu items We think
itrsquos a good idea to get everyonersquos thoughts Wersquoll brainstorm together and wersquore all really proud of that Plus itrsquos fun and afterward everyone feels fat because we eat a lot of what might get on the final menu Hey we have to taste it to know what wersquore talking about with our custom-ersrightrdquo (laugh)
Seared Ahi Tuna The seared Ahi picked up more of the
smokey grilled flavor than Irsquod typically associate with this dish Solid and differ-ent from the pack its no wonder this is a staple
Sesame encrusted ahi tuna over jas-mine rice spicy spinach with a sesame vinaigrette amp spicy peanuts amp almonds Suggested wine Ponzi Pinot Gris
Lobster Mac amp Cheese - The Best Ever This lobster pasta was just perfectly
but-tery complementing
the prominent chunks of lobster within An incredibly creamy blend of four gour-met cheeses and lobster pieces served piping hot with truffle toast on the side
Bianca Pizza Cutting out the tomatoes is a bold step
for pizza Once again more savory than its traditional cousin with red sauce
Grilled flatbread topped with a mild garlic cream sauce mozzarella prosciutto fresh basil chiffonade and finished with a drizzle of truffle oil a sprinkle of panko then baked
Bravissimo to ArsquoBravo
Iola Winter Carnival
ENTERTAINMENT IOLA WINTER CARNIVAL
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R5
ENTERTAINMENT BE THE DINOSAUR
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LEINIErsquoS FRIDAY FISH FRYBeer Battered Shrimp (Thai Chili Garlic Butter or Regular)
Lightly Hand-Breaded Baby Walleye (Regular or Cajun)
Leiniersquos Beer Battered Cod
Crispy Panko Breaded Cod
Hand-Breaded Haddock (Regular or Cajun)
Hand-Breaded Butterflied Lake Perch (Regular or Cajun)
Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye
Surf N Turf Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye with Beer Battered Shrimp
UPCOMING EVENTSFebruary 6 - Kitty CoronaFebruary 13 - No Stone SoupFebruary 20 - Dave Olsen BandFebruary 27 - Grayling PingelMarch 5 - The Hits
Where GOOD TIMES amp GOOD FOOD
come together
live Music bull Food bull Great atmosphere
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The Bridge Bar amp Restaurant101 W Main St Fremont Wisconsin 54940
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The annual Deck the Halls holiday experience at the Oshkosh Public Museum has truly become a community event
In staying true to its mission the Museum provided free admission to 526 children under age 18 during this exhibi-tion and over 1500 adults took advantage of the reduced admission rate In addition over 200 local students and caregivers vis-ited as part of a group field trip
Holiday decorations reminiscent of the times filled the historic Sawyer home from November to January and the life-size Christmas Village exhibit windows showcased a collection of toys on loan from volunteers and community members
The 2016 Christmas Village exhibit theme is ldquominiature holiday treesrdquo and once again the Museum is reaching out to the community to help decorate the display cases Contact Curator Debra Daubert at 920-236-5767 or email ddaubertcioshkoshwius for more information if you are interested in donating a decorated tree
An exhibition opening premier for Be the Dinosaurtrade will be held on Monday February 1 The Museum will be open from 10 am to 430 pm for this special event and Joseph E Peterson PhD Assistant Professor of Geology at UW-Oshkosh will present ldquoBehaviors of Dinosaursrdquo starting at 3 pm
Dr Peterson has been studying various injuries in Cretaceous dinosaurs over the last ten years He will discuss his research on these injuries or ldquopaleopathologiesrdquo and how they can provide insight into the paleobiology and behaviors of dinosaurs The lecture is free with general admission and open to the public Light refreshments will be served Pre-registration is requested by contacting Karla Szekeres at 920-236-5763 or email kszekerescioshkoshwius
Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game tech-nology and traditional exhibits featuring full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and much more Unleash your wild side and experience the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever created The exhibit will be on view until May 16
Regular hours at the Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 amminus430 pm and Sunday from 1 pmminus430 pm For more information about the Museumrsquos program-ming events and exciting exhibits visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email museumcioshkoshwius
About the Oshkosh Public MuseumThe Oshkosh Public Museum is a
regional history museum nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Housed in the historic Sawyer home since 1924 the Museum is entrusted with the care of approximately 250000 artifacts and historical documents repre-senting all aspects of the regionrsquos people and heritage The Museum is dedicated to excellence in preservation of historical col-lections strongly focused around the Fox River and the extensive Winnebago water-shed interactively communicating the story of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region through well-researched quality exhibitions programs and publications and engaging guests in ways that inspire discovery For admission hours and more information about the Museumrsquos exciting exhibits and events visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email
museumcioshkoshwius
Oshkosh Public Museum Be the Dinosaur Exhibit Opening
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FINE ARTS FOXY FINDS
Foxy FindsBY JEAN DETJEN ARTFUL LIVING
Cheers to living artFULLY in the
heart of WisconsinSend your sugges-
tions for Jeanrsquos Foxy Finds to jdetjen
scenenewspapercom
Illuminate your world with this repurposed globe pendant light fixture by Creative Touch Designs Menasha $35 Truly a one-of-a-kind conversation piece Creative Touch Designs refurbishes old furniture and found items into something unique and beautiful
for your home or work space
These eco-friendly Urban Junket hand-
bags bring out the best in both form and func-
tion Bold hues and smart design features
make these undeniably covetable Choose from a variety of colors sizes and styles prices vary
Found at The Gathered Earth Appleton a
place to gather create and reveal your unique
spirit
Whatrsquos not to love about these heart themed original
painted art squares Hang on a wall or
prop on a shelf singly or in groupings
Discovered at Art on Artesia by Lisa Ritchie Malone
Choose from a vari-ety of sizes and design motifs Prices range
from $19-39
Alpaca sweat-ers for men and women keep a body toasty with a retro vibe A variety of styles colors
and sizes - in-cluding Unisex - are available
$45 Pick one that catches your eye at Satori Imports a downtown Oshkosh store since 1969 dedicated to providing an everyday shopping experience that is unmistakable enlighten-
ing beyond description
Rose Quartz and Serenity Pantone 2016 colors of the year take center stage with this gorgeous ldquocurvy girlrdquo tunic by Umgee Soft and flowy cottonpoly blend
Sizes XL-2XL $38 Score this at Lillians of Fond du Lac where you can find trendy and affordable womenrsquos
fashions footwear accessories and more
Keep your tiny ones cozy warm with
one of these Green 3 Apparel recyled cot-ton Junior Throws
Several darling motifs to choose from $2999
each Find these at Just Act Natural
in downtown Appleton where you will discover many eco-friendly products that will benefit the well-
being of your body home community
and planet
Top off your boots in style with these Crochet Lace Leg Warmer Boot Socks by Noelle $24 Many colors and
designs to choose from with matching accessories to boot Find these in the trendy new accessory line at Josephrsquos
Shoes Appleton serving the Fox Cities with great service footwear and more from all over the world since 1971
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R7
Hwy Q over looking the Chain OrsquoLakes
715-258-8289wwwwheelhouserestaurantcom
THE WHEELHOUSEPRESENTS LIVE MUSIC
ldquoWEDNESDAY WITH WAGSrdquo
YOUR HOST AND DRUMMEREXTRAORDINAIRE TONY
ldquoWAGSrdquo WAGNER JOINS THESEFINE MUSICIANS FOR EACH
PERFORMANCE
210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
46 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing ldquoReverend Ravenrdquo on guitar and vocals Westside Andy on blues harp and amp ldquoPTrdquo bass player for The Chain Smoking Alter Boys
420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
wwwsimpsonswaupacacomMonday to Friday Open at 1100 AM
Saturday to Sunday Dining open at 400 PM Bar open at 300 PM
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THINK SIMPSONrsquoS FOR THE SUPERBOWL
KICK OFF WITH FOOD amp DRINK SPECIALS
Score a great view from anywhere in the lounge on our 6 hi-def television screens
en complete your experience with a great meal In addition to our traditional favorites there are always new amp exciting lunch and dinner
specials so you are sure to nd just what yoursquore looking for
R8 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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吀栀攀 匀漀甀渀搀 漀昀 䴀甀猀椀挀䘀攀戀 㤀ⴀ 㔀ⴀ㜀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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䘀攀戀 ⴀ 愀琀 㜀 倀䴀 䘀攀戀 㐀 愀琀 倀䴀
吀栀攀 䜀爀愀渀搀 伀瀀攀爀愀 䠀漀甀猀攀 䈀漀砀 伀ϻ挀攀 䠀椀最栀 䄀瘀攀 簀 伀猀栀欀漀猀栀Ⰰ 圀䤀 㔀㐀㤀
䠀漀甀爀猀㨀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 㨀 愀洀ⴀ㔀瀀洀 匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀 愀洀ⴀ 瀀洀
䄀 䜀爀愀渀搀 一椀最栀琀 嘀椀挀 䘀攀爀爀愀爀椀 匀琀攀瘀攀 䴀愀爀挀栀ⴀ吀漀爀洀 吀漀最攀琀栀攀爀 䄀最愀椀渀 ጠ 䘀漀爀 琀栀攀 䘀椀爀猀琀 吀椀洀攀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
䴀漀渀爀漀攀 䌀爀漀猀猀椀渀最匀甀渀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㘀 愀琀 倀䴀䌀漀ⴀ匀瀀漀渀猀漀爀㨀 䈀䴀伀 䠀愀爀爀椀猀 䈀愀渀欀愀琀 琀栀攀 伀猀栀欀漀猀栀 䌀漀甀渀琀爀礀 䌀氀甀戀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
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OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
R20 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
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FEBRUARY 2016
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C A L E N D A R
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R21
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
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All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
BECKY amp DAN
LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
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O S H KO S H
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
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ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R5
ENTERTAINMENT BE THE DINOSAUR
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LEINIErsquoS FRIDAY FISH FRYBeer Battered Shrimp (Thai Chili Garlic Butter or Regular)
Lightly Hand-Breaded Baby Walleye (Regular or Cajun)
Leiniersquos Beer Battered Cod
Crispy Panko Breaded Cod
Hand-Breaded Haddock (Regular or Cajun)
Hand-Breaded Butterflied Lake Perch (Regular or Cajun)
Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye
Surf N Turf Grilled 8 Oz Ribeye with Beer Battered Shrimp
UPCOMING EVENTSFebruary 6 - Kitty CoronaFebruary 13 - No Stone SoupFebruary 20 - Dave Olsen BandFebruary 27 - Grayling PingelMarch 5 - The Hits
Where GOOD TIMES amp GOOD FOOD
come together
live Music bull Food bull Great atmosphere
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The Bridge Bar amp Restaurant101 W Main St Fremont Wisconsin 54940
(920) 446ndash3300wwwbridgebarfremontcom
The annual Deck the Halls holiday experience at the Oshkosh Public Museum has truly become a community event
In staying true to its mission the Museum provided free admission to 526 children under age 18 during this exhibi-tion and over 1500 adults took advantage of the reduced admission rate In addition over 200 local students and caregivers vis-ited as part of a group field trip
Holiday decorations reminiscent of the times filled the historic Sawyer home from November to January and the life-size Christmas Village exhibit windows showcased a collection of toys on loan from volunteers and community members
The 2016 Christmas Village exhibit theme is ldquominiature holiday treesrdquo and once again the Museum is reaching out to the community to help decorate the display cases Contact Curator Debra Daubert at 920-236-5767 or email ddaubertcioshkoshwius for more information if you are interested in donating a decorated tree
An exhibition opening premier for Be the Dinosaurtrade will be held on Monday February 1 The Museum will be open from 10 am to 430 pm for this special event and Joseph E Peterson PhD Assistant Professor of Geology at UW-Oshkosh will present ldquoBehaviors of Dinosaursrdquo starting at 3 pm
Dr Peterson has been studying various injuries in Cretaceous dinosaurs over the last ten years He will discuss his research on these injuries or ldquopaleopathologiesrdquo and how they can provide insight into the paleobiology and behaviors of dinosaurs The lecture is free with general admission and open to the public Light refreshments will be served Pre-registration is requested by contacting Karla Szekeres at 920-236-5763 or email kszekerescioshkoshwius
Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game tech-nology and traditional exhibits featuring full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and much more Unleash your wild side and experience the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever created The exhibit will be on view until May 16
Regular hours at the Oshkosh Public Museum 1331 Algoma Boulevard are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 amminus430 pm and Sunday from 1 pmminus430 pm For more information about the Museumrsquos program-ming events and exciting exhibits visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email museumcioshkoshwius
About the Oshkosh Public MuseumThe Oshkosh Public Museum is a
regional history museum nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Housed in the historic Sawyer home since 1924 the Museum is entrusted with the care of approximately 250000 artifacts and historical documents repre-senting all aspects of the regionrsquos people and heritage The Museum is dedicated to excellence in preservation of historical col-lections strongly focused around the Fox River and the extensive Winnebago water-shed interactively communicating the story of Oshkosh and the Lake Winnebago region through well-researched quality exhibitions programs and publications and engaging guests in ways that inspire discovery For admission hours and more information about the Museumrsquos exciting exhibits and events visit oshkoshmuseumorg call 9202365799 or email
museumcioshkoshwius
Oshkosh Public Museum Be the Dinosaur Exhibit Opening
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Cheers to living artFULLY in the
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February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R7
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THE WHEELHOUSEPRESENTS LIVE MUSIC
ldquoWEDNESDAY WITH WAGSrdquo
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PERFORMANCE
210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
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420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
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R8 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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䌀愀氀氀 㤀 ⤀ 㐀㐀ⴀ㔀 漀爀 㠀㘀㘀⤀ 㤀㘀䜀刀䄀一䐀 伀爀搀攀爀 漀渀氀椀渀攀㨀 䜀爀愀渀搀伀瀀攀爀愀䠀漀甀猀攀漀爀最
吀栀攀 匀漀甀渀搀 漀昀 䴀甀猀椀挀䘀攀戀 㤀ⴀ 㔀ⴀ㜀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
䘀攀戀 愀琀 㨀 倀䴀䄀氀洀漀猀琀Ⰰ 䴀愀椀渀攀伀猀栀欀漀猀栀 䌀漀洀洀甀渀椀琀礀 倀氀愀礀攀爀猀
䘀攀戀 ⴀ 愀琀 㜀 倀䴀 䘀攀戀 㐀 愀琀 倀䴀
吀栀攀 䜀爀愀渀搀 伀瀀攀爀愀 䠀漀甀猀攀 䈀漀砀 伀ϻ挀攀 䠀椀最栀 䄀瘀攀 簀 伀猀栀欀漀猀栀Ⰰ 圀䤀 㔀㐀㤀
䠀漀甀爀猀㨀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 㨀 愀洀ⴀ㔀瀀洀 匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀 愀洀ⴀ 瀀洀
䄀 䜀爀愀渀搀 一椀最栀琀 嘀椀挀 䘀攀爀爀愀爀椀 匀琀攀瘀攀 䴀愀爀挀栀ⴀ吀漀爀洀 吀漀最攀琀栀攀爀 䄀最愀椀渀 ጠ 䘀漀爀 琀栀攀 䘀椀爀猀琀 吀椀洀攀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
䴀漀渀爀漀攀 䌀爀漀猀猀椀渀最匀甀渀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㘀 愀琀 倀䴀䌀漀ⴀ匀瀀漀渀猀漀爀㨀 䈀䴀伀 䠀愀爀爀椀猀 䈀愀渀欀愀琀 琀栀攀 伀猀栀欀漀猀栀 䌀漀甀渀琀爀礀 䌀氀甀戀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R17
OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
R20 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
FEBRUARY 3TOE KNEE VrsquoS 80rsquoSMILL CREEKAPPLETON 700 PM
FEBRUARY 4MICHAEL GRABNERDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMOFF WITH THEIR HEADS W SPRUCE BRINGSTEEN THE BISCAYNIESLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMME LIKE BEES W DUSKMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMJOHNNY TBIRD AND THE MPSVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 5SAM LUNABECKETSOSHKOSH 800 PMLOFTLAND WEDENCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMAARON VORASS DUOGREAT DANEWAUSAU 900 PMFROGLEGGUUrsquoSSTEVENS POINT 8 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCOOL WATERS BANDMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PM
TWEED FUNKMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEOTTER STREET BRANDON BASH MENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 700 PMWILDSIDESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMEMINENCESHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PMBOBBY EVANS BANDWISEGUYS GREENVILLE 930 PMREDFISH REMIX LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMCROSSING PATHSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PM
FEBRUARY 6ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSBACKSTAGE BARFOND DU LAC 900 PMTHE POCKET KINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMKITTY CORONABRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMWILDSIDECampC TAVERNNEENAH 700 PMFROGLEG W STARGOYLECRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMTHE KRAUSE FAMILY BANDCUP O JOY
GREEN BAY 730 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMGRAND UNIONLEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMTHE BOMBSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMANDY GELLES LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMEMINENCEWOUTERS SPORTS BARLITTLE SUAMICO 9 PM
FEBRUARY 7RODEO DEVILLELEAP INNFREEDOM 100 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 10LATIN JASSWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 11ERIN KREBBS AND JEFF JOHNSTONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PMREVEREND RAVENVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 12ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMMM VS CRSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMBOWSERCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMBOBBY COVERSTON amp JESSICA DEMICUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSLIDEDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMBIG DOG MURPHY amp THE MOBDUKErsquoS RED LANTERNGREEN BAY 930 PMLOCAL H SATELLITE ECHO BAD WIGLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMSTAGE HOGGS ACOUSTICMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMPOLAR PROJECT - UNPLUGGEDMATTrsquoS MILKHOUSEKAUKAUNA 800 PMBOXKARMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMFROGLEGMINOCQUA BREWING MINOCQUA 800 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEMR GSAPPLETON 900 PMADAMS WAYPAYNES POINTNEENAH 600 PMMODEL CITIZENREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMBIG AND TALLSHERRYTOWN STATIONNEENAH 900 PMDOUBLE DOWNSTONE HARBORSTURGEON BAY 9 PMJOE WRAY LIVE
WORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
NUMBNUTS JAMBOREECECIL 300 PMHYDEOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMONE HOT MESSPAYNES POINTNEENAH 500 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEPOLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKESCATO 700 PMCRANKIN YANKEESREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMADAMS WAYSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMWILLY PORTER AND CARMEN NICKERSONTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMPHIL NORBY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 14432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 18STEVE ARNOLDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 19JAZZ MARKETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMREDSTAR EXPRESS BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMRYAN MEISEL TRIODEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGGOOLLDD W 2 BANDS TBALYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMBOXKARMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMFBI amp THE UNTOUCHABLE HORNS
FEBRUARY 2016
Wisconsinrsquos Arts amp Entertainment Paper
SC NE ELive Music
C A L E N D A R
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No Gimmicky Sales Just Sweet Glass At Sweet Prices
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614 W College Ave bull Appleton bull 920-733-5700
R22 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
BECKY amp DAN
LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
Want to know what it
would be like to be
a dinosaur Now you
can through virtual
technology in this new
innovative exhibition
1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh WI 54901 9202365799 bull oshkoshmuseumorg
O S H KO S H
PublicMuseum
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17 Waugoo Ave Oshkosh 235-0023 bull atomickatzcom
START YOUR New Year
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Tues-Sat11am-6pm
Experience the magic of live performance in a cool little historic venue
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Visit website for more info
Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
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FINE ARTS FOXY FINDS
Foxy FindsBY JEAN DETJEN ARTFUL LIVING
Cheers to living artFULLY in the
heart of WisconsinSend your sugges-
tions for Jeanrsquos Foxy Finds to jdetjen
scenenewspapercom
Illuminate your world with this repurposed globe pendant light fixture by Creative Touch Designs Menasha $35 Truly a one-of-a-kind conversation piece Creative Touch Designs refurbishes old furniture and found items into something unique and beautiful
for your home or work space
These eco-friendly Urban Junket hand-
bags bring out the best in both form and func-
tion Bold hues and smart design features
make these undeniably covetable Choose from a variety of colors sizes and styles prices vary
Found at The Gathered Earth Appleton a
place to gather create and reveal your unique
spirit
Whatrsquos not to love about these heart themed original
painted art squares Hang on a wall or
prop on a shelf singly or in groupings
Discovered at Art on Artesia by Lisa Ritchie Malone
Choose from a vari-ety of sizes and design motifs Prices range
from $19-39
Alpaca sweat-ers for men and women keep a body toasty with a retro vibe A variety of styles colors
and sizes - in-cluding Unisex - are available
$45 Pick one that catches your eye at Satori Imports a downtown Oshkosh store since 1969 dedicated to providing an everyday shopping experience that is unmistakable enlighten-
ing beyond description
Rose Quartz and Serenity Pantone 2016 colors of the year take center stage with this gorgeous ldquocurvy girlrdquo tunic by Umgee Soft and flowy cottonpoly blend
Sizes XL-2XL $38 Score this at Lillians of Fond du Lac where you can find trendy and affordable womenrsquos
fashions footwear accessories and more
Keep your tiny ones cozy warm with
one of these Green 3 Apparel recyled cot-ton Junior Throws
Several darling motifs to choose from $2999
each Find these at Just Act Natural
in downtown Appleton where you will discover many eco-friendly products that will benefit the well-
being of your body home community
and planet
Top off your boots in style with these Crochet Lace Leg Warmer Boot Socks by Noelle $24 Many colors and
designs to choose from with matching accessories to boot Find these in the trendy new accessory line at Josephrsquos
Shoes Appleton serving the Fox Cities with great service footwear and more from all over the world since 1971
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R7
Hwy Q over looking the Chain OrsquoLakes
715-258-8289wwwwheelhouserestaurantcom
THE WHEELHOUSEPRESENTS LIVE MUSIC
ldquoWEDNESDAY WITH WAGSrdquo
YOUR HOST AND DRUMMEREXTRAORDINAIRE TONY
ldquoWAGSrdquo WAGNER JOINS THESEFINE MUSICIANS FOR EACH
PERFORMANCE
210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
46 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing ldquoReverend Ravenrdquo on guitar and vocals Westside Andy on blues harp and amp ldquoPTrdquo bass player for The Chain Smoking Alter Boys
420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
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KICK OFF WITH FOOD amp DRINK SPECIALS
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R8 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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吀栀攀 匀漀甀渀搀 漀昀 䴀甀猀椀挀䘀攀戀 㤀ⴀ 㔀ⴀ㜀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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䘀攀戀 ⴀ 愀琀 㜀 倀䴀 䘀攀戀 㐀 愀琀 倀䴀
吀栀攀 䜀爀愀渀搀 伀瀀攀爀愀 䠀漀甀猀攀 䈀漀砀 伀ϻ挀攀 䠀椀最栀 䄀瘀攀 簀 伀猀栀欀漀猀栀Ⰰ 圀䤀 㔀㐀㤀
䠀漀甀爀猀㨀 䴀漀渀搀愀礀ⴀ䘀爀椀搀愀礀 㨀 愀洀ⴀ㔀瀀洀 匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀 愀洀ⴀ 瀀洀
䄀 䜀爀愀渀搀 一椀最栀琀 嘀椀挀 䘀攀爀爀愀爀椀 匀琀攀瘀攀 䴀愀爀挀栀ⴀ吀漀爀洀 吀漀最攀琀栀攀爀 䄀最愀椀渀 ጠ 䘀漀爀 琀栀攀 䘀椀爀猀琀 吀椀洀攀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
䴀漀渀爀漀攀 䌀爀漀猀猀椀渀最匀甀渀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㘀 愀琀 倀䴀䌀漀ⴀ匀瀀漀渀猀漀爀㨀 䈀䴀伀 䠀愀爀爀椀猀 䈀愀渀欀愀琀 琀栀攀 伀猀栀欀漀猀栀 䌀漀甀渀琀爀礀 䌀氀甀戀
匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
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OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
R20 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
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WORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
NUMBNUTS JAMBOREECECIL 300 PMHYDEOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMONE HOT MESSPAYNES POINTNEENAH 500 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEPOLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKESCATO 700 PMCRANKIN YANKEESREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMADAMS WAYSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMWILLY PORTER AND CARMEN NICKERSONTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMPHIL NORBY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 14432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 18STEVE ARNOLDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 19JAZZ MARKETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMREDSTAR EXPRESS BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMRYAN MEISEL TRIODEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGGOOLLDD W 2 BANDS TBALYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMBOXKARMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMFBI amp THE UNTOUCHABLE HORNS
FEBRUARY 2016
Wisconsinrsquos Arts amp Entertainment Paper
SC NE ELive Music
C A L E N D A R
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R21
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614 W College Ave bull Appleton bull 920-733-5700
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
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LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
Want to know what it
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can through virtual
technology in this new
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1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh WI 54901 9202365799 bull oshkoshmuseumorg
O S H KO S H
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START YOUR New Year
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Tues-Sat11am-6pm
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
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ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R7
Hwy Q over looking the Chain OrsquoLakes
715-258-8289wwwwheelhouserestaurantcom
THE WHEELHOUSEPRESENTS LIVE MUSIC
ldquoWEDNESDAY WITH WAGSrdquo
YOUR HOST AND DRUMMEREXTRAORDINAIRE TONY
ldquoWAGSrdquo WAGNER JOINS THESEFINE MUSICIANS FOR EACH
PERFORMANCE
210 LATIN JASSWAMI Award Winners ldquoVIVOrdquo (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) Voted best Jazz Group of 2015 Warren Wiegratz on Sax amp Keys Pam Duronio Vocalist WIth Tim Stemper on guitar and Charlie Sauter on bass
224 ORIGINAL BLUES Featured artist ldquoOtis amp The Alligatorsrdquo The reunion tour featuring Otis McLennon on blues harp and vocals Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals and Jim Prideaux on guitar and Kenny Stevenson on bass
39 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing Artist Perry Weber of ldquoThe Jimmyrsquosrdquo on guitar and vocals Larry ldquo3rd Degreerdquo Byrne on keyboards Tom McCarty on base
323 RHYTHM amp BLUES Featuring ldquoMoJoe amp Flipsiderdquo with Joe Fittante on keyboards and vocals Jim Prideaux on guitar and Bill Jordan on vocals and sax With Charlie Sauter on bass
46 ORIGINAL BLUESFeaturing ldquoReverend Ravenrdquo on guitar and vocals Westside Andy on blues harp and amp ldquoPTrdquo bass player for The Chain Smoking Alter Boys
420 RampB JAZZ FUNK Featured artists Warren Wiegratz on Sax and keyboards Joe Jordan on vocals and Eric Hervey on bass (all from Streetlife) Special guest Jim Pride-aux on guitar
wwwsimpsonswaupacacomMonday to Friday Open at 1100 AM
Saturday to Sunday Dining open at 400 PM Bar open at 300 PM
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THINK SIMPSONrsquoS FOR THE SUPERBOWL
KICK OFF WITH FOOD amp DRINK SPECIALS
Score a great view from anywhere in the lounge on our 6 hi-def television screens
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ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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吀栀攀 匀漀甀渀搀 漀昀 䴀甀猀椀挀䘀攀戀 㤀ⴀ 㔀ⴀ㜀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䘀攀戀 愀琀 㘀 倀䴀
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
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OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
R20 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
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BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
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LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
R8 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DOBIE MAXWELL
BY DOBIE MAXWELL
There comes a point when I think itrsquos acceptable to ask just how much technol-ogy do we really need I think that point is now I canrsquot speak for anyone else but Irsquove been deeply over my head with all of it for several years now Five year old kids can run circles around me and I know it
Email was pretty cool I must admit I think I bought my first computer in 1996 or right around there and it was a desktop behemoth somewhat akin to the old wood grain TVs our grandparents had I had a dial up AOL connection and I thought I was George Jetson The future had arrived
I reconnected with old friends online and made new ones I was fine with that level of business and had it not gone any further I would be a happy man today I was never into video games or at the cut-ting edge of needing to have the latest gadgets and thatrsquos where I got trampled by the herd
Cell phones were another hurdle I scratched and clawed against getting one for years as I just couldnrsquot see a practical
need to carry a phone with me for any other reason than my car breaking down With my luck with cars I should have been one of the very first on the planet to have one
I finally relented around the year 2000 and signed up for a cell phone when I was working in radio in Salt Lake City The sta-tion had a group discount plan and I still remember joking on air about how stupid I thought it was for everyone to have to haul them around like modern walkie talkies
I found nothing wrong whatsoever with how the old system was with a phone at home and others located at strategic locations that could be used by anyone who needed them Why would we all need to carry our own Well I guess none of us actually need to but it sure has caught our fancy
Who walking the earth in the 21st Century could imagine life without a cell phone I left mine at home the other day and needed to call someone and actually tried to find a pay phone Good luck with that search I might as well look for two and if Irsquod happen to find them Irsquoll bet Jimmy Hoffa will be talking to Amelia Earhart I am officially a member of the last dinosaur generation
Thatrsquos funny to me as my grandparents used to look at me as Mr Spoiled Brat
with all the new technology they never had ndash including indoor plumbing and run-ning water I heard about all their struggles growing up ranging from milking cows to cutting wood for heat and Irsquod laugh about it
Now everyone is laughing at me I was at the cell phone store the other day
because my lsquowhat is supposed to be a smart phonersquo wasnrsquot functioning properly It turns out the phone was totally fine rather I was the moron for not knowing how to program it
Phone - smart Owner - not How ironic
The latest obstacle Irsquove been fighting is Twitter Everyone seems to be on it but I canrsquot for the life of me see why Short blasts of meaningless tripe from Ashton Kutcher or Nicki Minaj arenrsquot a priority in my life but neither was all the other stuff I now couldnrsquot live without
I think I need to be very careful before I totally poo poo the idea but Irsquom too busy with Facebook and Linkedin and trying to keep track of everything else Irsquom not able to keep under control Life has passed me by
Dobie Maxwell is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee Visit dobiemaxwellcom
lsquoTWITTER SHMITTERrsquo
Unique Autobiography of ComedianRadio Personality Features Bad Luck Bikers and a Childhood Best Friend Who Committed TWO Bank Robberies No Joke
Whatever ldquonormalrdquo is long time nationally touring comedian Dobie Max-well isnrsquot it His life is an amazing story of constant turmoil Dobie has an incredible talent for being in the proverbial ldquowrong place at the wrong timerdquohellipALL the time - which is fascinating and funny if it isnrsquot YOU
Some people get a rough start in life but Dobiersquos start takes the cake and then some Born to a drug-abusing mother and ldquoOutlawsrdquo motorcycle gang member father
in Milwaukee he was estranged from two siblings and raised by his paternal grand-parents from five months old who divorced when he was 11 By the time he finished high school all Dobie had was his best friend
The two became closer than their actual blood brothers and were each otherrsquos trusted ldquogo tordquo surrogate family support-ing each other through thick and thin including Dobiersquos early years as a standup comedian local radio personality and pro wrestling promoter They were inseparable
Dobie was fired from his radio dream job and called his friend to arrange a cross country road trip to Las Vegas to cheer them both up His friend had lost his job
as head of security at a local bank and before their trip he decided to ROB that same bank ndash and stash the money in the trunk of a rental car they used for their trip Oddly enough he never told Dobie until almost a year later
The FBI suspected his friend but could never prove it Dobie was sworn to secrecy because if he talked he would be an unwitting accomplice Flush with the thrill of getting away with it his pal robbed the very same bank AGAIN - this time in a Gorilla Gram outfit Who would possibly rob a bank in such a wacky manner Why a comedian of course The FBI thought that it was Dobie
Dobie was faced with a horrible choice
turn in his best friend or go to federal prison for a crime he did not commit Like it or not ndash and he did not - Dobie became the ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo has every-thing from heartache to high adventure to all out hilarity The publisher is Eckhartz Press (wwweckhartzpresscom) and the official date of release is Monday March 14th 2016 ndash Dobiersquos birthday There will also be a live standup comedy show along with a reading at Zanies Comedy Club at 1548 North Wells Street in Chicago zaniescom
ldquoMonkey in the Middlerdquo
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R17
OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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L10 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R9
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吀栀攀 匀漀甀渀搀 漀昀 䴀甀猀椀挀䘀攀戀 㤀ⴀ 㔀ⴀ㜀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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匀愀琀甀爀搀愀礀Ⰰ 䴀愀爀挀栀 㔀 愀琀 㜀㨀 倀䴀
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R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
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ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R17
OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
FEBRUARY 3TOE KNEE VrsquoS 80rsquoSMILL CREEKAPPLETON 700 PM
FEBRUARY 4MICHAEL GRABNERDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMOFF WITH THEIR HEADS W SPRUCE BRINGSTEEN THE BISCAYNIESLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMME LIKE BEES W DUSKMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMJOHNNY TBIRD AND THE MPSVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 5SAM LUNABECKETSOSHKOSH 800 PMLOFTLAND WEDENCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMAARON VORASS DUOGREAT DANEWAUSAU 900 PMFROGLEGGUUrsquoSSTEVENS POINT 8 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCOOL WATERS BANDMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PM
TWEED FUNKMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEOTTER STREET BRANDON BASH MENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 700 PMWILDSIDESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMEMINENCESHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PMBOBBY EVANS BANDWISEGUYS GREENVILLE 930 PMREDFISH REMIX LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMCROSSING PATHSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PM
FEBRUARY 6ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSBACKSTAGE BARFOND DU LAC 900 PMTHE POCKET KINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMKITTY CORONABRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMWILDSIDECampC TAVERNNEENAH 700 PMFROGLEG W STARGOYLECRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMTHE KRAUSE FAMILY BANDCUP O JOY
GREEN BAY 730 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMGRAND UNIONLEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMTHE BOMBSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMANDY GELLES LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMEMINENCEWOUTERS SPORTS BARLITTLE SUAMICO 9 PM
FEBRUARY 7RODEO DEVILLELEAP INNFREEDOM 100 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 10LATIN JASSWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 11ERIN KREBBS AND JEFF JOHNSTONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PMREVEREND RAVENVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 12ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMMM VS CRSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMBOWSERCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMBOBBY COVERSTON amp JESSICA DEMICUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSLIDEDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMBIG DOG MURPHY amp THE MOBDUKErsquoS RED LANTERNGREEN BAY 930 PMLOCAL H SATELLITE ECHO BAD WIGLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMSTAGE HOGGS ACOUSTICMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMPOLAR PROJECT - UNPLUGGEDMATTrsquoS MILKHOUSEKAUKAUNA 800 PMBOXKARMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMFROGLEGMINOCQUA BREWING MINOCQUA 800 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEMR GSAPPLETON 900 PMADAMS WAYPAYNES POINTNEENAH 600 PMMODEL CITIZENREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMBIG AND TALLSHERRYTOWN STATIONNEENAH 900 PMDOUBLE DOWNSTONE HARBORSTURGEON BAY 9 PMJOE WRAY LIVE
WORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
NUMBNUTS JAMBOREECECIL 300 PMHYDEOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMONE HOT MESSPAYNES POINTNEENAH 500 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEPOLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKESCATO 700 PMCRANKIN YANKEESREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMADAMS WAYSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMWILLY PORTER AND CARMEN NICKERSONTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMPHIL NORBY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 14432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 18STEVE ARNOLDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 19JAZZ MARKETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMREDSTAR EXPRESS BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMRYAN MEISEL TRIODEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGGOOLLDD W 2 BANDS TBALYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMBOXKARMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMFBI amp THE UNTOUCHABLE HORNS
FEBRUARY 2016
Wisconsinrsquos Arts amp Entertainment Paper
SC NE ELive Music
C A L E N D A R
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
BECKY amp DAN
LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
Want to know what it
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can through virtual
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O S H KO S H
PublicMuseum
R24 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
17 Waugoo Ave Oshkosh 235-0023 bull atomickatzcom
START YOUR New Year
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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L10 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
R10 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT THE SPANISH INQUISITION
BY GEORGE HALAS
There is a rich treasure trove of original music being created in the Fox Cities and some of it fits into pre-existing categories like rock jazz country pop alt-rock alt-country etc
Then there is Miss MollyThe Menasha-based duo comprised of
keyboardist Molly Conrad and guitarist Michael Theroux incorporates so many different and appealing elements into their music that it fits in only one category outstanding
Just a little more than two years after the successful release of their debut album ldquoFly Tonightrdquo Conrad and Theroux are in the studio putting the finishing touches on ldquoSnowrdquo which is targeted for a mid-March release It is a CD that developed organi-cally into a concept album
ldquoWe did not set out to do a concept albumrdquo Conrad said ldquobut as the songs started coming together we noticed that they fit together and had a flow We then wrote an intro an outro and a number of instrumental passages that connect the songs togetherrdquo
ldquoThe album is not just a bunch of songs thrown together in random orderrdquo Ther-
oux added ldquoI was listening to ldquoAnimalsrdquo by Pink Floyd when we started ndash it has a concept aspect to it ndash and our concept started to emerge as we were recording We thought it would be cool to tie the songs togetherrdquo
In addition to jazz folk rock Irish and Celtic influences the duo cite Bruce Horn-sby Steve Winwood Sarah MacLachlin Tory Amos Amy Winehouse and Willy Porter as influences on the songwriting as well as ethnic influences from the British Isles Spain India and Africa
The songwriting process is a collabora-tive effort
Conrad writes most of the melodies and lyrics for the original songs
ldquoI start with piano find chords that I like and the melody comes nextrdquo she said ldquoThe lyrics usually flow when the melody has been worked outrdquo
Theroux writes the guitar parts and vocal harmonies as well as creating the intros and outros bridges and any instru-mental passages the song might need much of which is initially improvised and later worked into a solo that fits the song
Performing as a duo developed organi-cally as well In 2011 Conrad wrote a song called ldquoDownrdquo Theroux heard her practic-ing it and joined in on guitar
ldquoIt worked really well so we wrote a few more and formed ldquoMiss Mollyrdquo Conrad said ldquoMichael was really into playing Irish music at the time so we worked on several traditional Irish tunes for our repertoire and this helped us land our first gig on St Patrickrsquos Day at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Theyrsquove been playing as lsquoMiss Mollyrsquo for about four years now
ldquoSince that first show on St Patrickrsquos Day 2012 at Cannovarsquos in Neenahrdquo she continued ldquoWe were both playing music at the time but just not together We started messing around with some original songs and found out we really clicked musically so we quit what we were doing and joined forces The rest is history We still play every other Sunday at Cannovarsquosrdquo
Conrad is originally from Appleton She was listening to music taking piano lessons and writing songs at nine years old
ldquoBefore I got my first guitar at 10 I was strumming on a badminton racket and singingrdquo she said ldquoMy friends and I wrote songs together on the weekends for fun Our inspirations were ABBA and Elton John as well as a lot of 80rsquos music and alternative stuff I was always in choir and jazz vocal groups in collegerdquo
A graduate of Appleton West she studied briefly at UW-Fox Valley and
the Minneapol i s College of Art and Design before get-ting a degree in Art Education from the University of Min-nesota She played music in the folk scene at the Uptown Bar The Bryant Lake Bowl 7th St Entry and local coffee shops
Both Conrad and Theroux teach music in the Fox Cities area She teaches piano and composition at their studio in Mena-sha while he teaches guitar bass and several other stringed and percussive instruments at Island Music in Neenah
Theroux grew up in Grand Forks North Dakota He got his first guitar at 12 years old inspired after attending a Christopher Parkening concert with his mother He studied classical guitar for a short time but was really enamored with 70rsquos prog rock bands like Yes and ELP ldquowith a large helping of the Stones and the Beatlesrdquo While in high school he went to the public library and discovered the records of old blues masters like Son House and Robert Johnson and dedicated much of his playing to learning the blues
He joined the Marines right after high school and landed in California four years later While in Northern California Michael began studying Celtic Middle Eastern and Indian Classical music - those influences can be heard in much of his solo playing
A self-taught computer programmer he got a ldquolucrative offerrdquo to do IT work in Minneapolis and moved there on 2000 Six years later a job as a technical writer for Plexus brought him to the Fox Cities He also began playing guitar in Unity The Band at the time
In addition to being a musician teacher IT consultant artist and researcher who is going to school online to become a certified homeopath Theroux is also an author whose new book ldquoMeetings With Remarkable Kooksrdquo will be published very soon One of his previous books ldquoRhyth-mic Formative Forces of Musicrdquo is available free at his web site michaeltherouxcom
In addition to releasing ldquoSnowrdquo their long-term objectives are straight forward
ldquoWe want to keep writing playing and performing music togetherrdquo Conrad said ldquoWe want to be an inspiration for other musicians to write their own music and share it with othersrdquo
Miss Molly to Release ldquoSNOWrdquo in time for Spring
Photo credit to Al Kolbeck
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
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Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
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OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
R20 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
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BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
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Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R11
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ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
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ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
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ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
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OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
R20 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
FEBRUARY 3TOE KNEE VrsquoS 80rsquoSMILL CREEKAPPLETON 700 PM
FEBRUARY 4MICHAEL GRABNERDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMOFF WITH THEIR HEADS W SPRUCE BRINGSTEEN THE BISCAYNIESLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMME LIKE BEES W DUSKMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMJOHNNY TBIRD AND THE MPSVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 5SAM LUNABECKETSOSHKOSH 800 PMLOFTLAND WEDENCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMAARON VORASS DUOGREAT DANEWAUSAU 900 PMFROGLEGGUUrsquoSSTEVENS POINT 8 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCOOL WATERS BANDMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PM
TWEED FUNKMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEOTTER STREET BRANDON BASH MENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 700 PMWILDSIDESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMEMINENCESHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PMBOBBY EVANS BANDWISEGUYS GREENVILLE 930 PMREDFISH REMIX LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMCROSSING PATHSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PM
FEBRUARY 6ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSBACKSTAGE BARFOND DU LAC 900 PMTHE POCKET KINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMKITTY CORONABRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMWILDSIDECampC TAVERNNEENAH 700 PMFROGLEG W STARGOYLECRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMTHE KRAUSE FAMILY BANDCUP O JOY
GREEN BAY 730 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMGRAND UNIONLEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMTHE BOMBSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMANDY GELLES LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMEMINENCEWOUTERS SPORTS BARLITTLE SUAMICO 9 PM
FEBRUARY 7RODEO DEVILLELEAP INNFREEDOM 100 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 10LATIN JASSWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 11ERIN KREBBS AND JEFF JOHNSTONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PMREVEREND RAVENVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 12ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMMM VS CRSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMBOWSERCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMBOBBY COVERSTON amp JESSICA DEMICUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSLIDEDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMBIG DOG MURPHY amp THE MOBDUKErsquoS RED LANTERNGREEN BAY 930 PMLOCAL H SATELLITE ECHO BAD WIGLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMSTAGE HOGGS ACOUSTICMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMPOLAR PROJECT - UNPLUGGEDMATTrsquoS MILKHOUSEKAUKAUNA 800 PMBOXKARMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMFROGLEGMINOCQUA BREWING MINOCQUA 800 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEMR GSAPPLETON 900 PMADAMS WAYPAYNES POINTNEENAH 600 PMMODEL CITIZENREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMBIG AND TALLSHERRYTOWN STATIONNEENAH 900 PMDOUBLE DOWNSTONE HARBORSTURGEON BAY 9 PMJOE WRAY LIVE
WORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
NUMBNUTS JAMBOREECECIL 300 PMHYDEOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMONE HOT MESSPAYNES POINTNEENAH 500 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEPOLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKESCATO 700 PMCRANKIN YANKEESREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMADAMS WAYSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMWILLY PORTER AND CARMEN NICKERSONTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMPHIL NORBY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 14432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 18STEVE ARNOLDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 19JAZZ MARKETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMREDSTAR EXPRESS BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMRYAN MEISEL TRIODEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGGOOLLDD W 2 BANDS TBALYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMBOXKARMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMFBI amp THE UNTOUCHABLE HORNS
FEBRUARY 2016
Wisconsinrsquos Arts amp Entertainment Paper
SC NE ELive Music
C A L E N D A R
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
BECKY amp DAN
LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
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ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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L10 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
R12 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT DRACULA
BY PATRICK MARES
On a Tuesday night February 2nd LA Theaterworks will be bringing a radio play rendition of Brahm Stokerrsquos Dracula to the Weidner Center Much like the old-is-new growth in podcast audio fiction LA Theaterworks brings literary audio to millions of listeners Their productions are broadcast across the English speaking world and even play daily on the radio in Beijing China
We asked Associate Producer Anna Lyse Erikson what separates a LA The-aterworksrsquo productions from a traditional play
ldquoItrsquos like being backstage at a radio broadcastrdquo Erikson said ldquofor instance the sound of Dracula biting someonersquos neck is done by an actor taking a wedge of iceberg lettuce and crunching it in his hands which is kinda fun There are a lot of sound effects which are done by the other actors doors opening and closing lots of thingsrdquo
She said that actors in their radio plays also address the audience directly
ldquoRather than scene partners kind of facing each other and sharing the scene with one anotherrdquo Erikson said ldquothe audi-ence being this fourth wall they see this
interaction as the actors are actually facing the crowd and interacting with them as much as with their scene partnersrdquo
The live audience adds an additional element to a radio play visual
There are of course a full set and actors garbed in costume Behind the action is a screen where animated drawings by Sean Cawelti their video designer help bring the play to life
ldquoThere is a set and video projection projected on a screen behind the actorsrdquo Erikson said ldquoThose are animated draw-ings that move throughout the piece creat-ing a really cool setting for itrdquo
Often the troupe will record one ver-sion of the show for distribution and offer another version tweaked for local audi-ences Since in this case the recorded tour had been captured prior to this season the cast has been quite free to customize the showings for their live audiences
This production is a mix of old and new
ldquoWe chose Dracula because we wanted to do something that was appealing to popular culturerdquo Erikson said ldquoand therersquos so much being done about zombies and vampires right now We choose our tours sometimes based on their social signifi-cance and sometimes on their entertain-
ment value in the thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audiencesrdquo
S h e s a i d that while the costumes would be per iod or at least an LA T h e a t e r w o rk s riff on that style the animations drawings of bats and wolves and things that are very important to the story are attuned not to hi s tor ica l accuracy but more modern sens ib i l i t i e s While no one is pulling out a cell phone on stage the company is more interested in presenting a truly creepy experience than historical minutia
The production itself runs 90 minutes with no intermission
ldquoWhich means like any video or stage productionrdquo Erikson said ldquoquite a bit had to be cut out of the book The adaptation by Charles Morey focuses on Dr Helsing We discovered a great way of telling the story because Dr Van Hels-ingrsquos journals are really what shape the piece And in a lot of ways we found that he is really the main character as much as Draculardquo
LA Theaterworks just celebrated its 40th anniver-sary last year Their founding producer initially started out with an organization called Artists in Prison Over the
years it changed evolving into a traditional the-ater company and then transitioning the radio plays they do now
ldquoWe started recording plays for radio in the mid 80srdquo Erikson said ldquoThere wasnrsquot really another American company doing that at the timerdquo
Erikson herself has been with the group for five years managing the casting artistic hiring play selections rights acquisitions and overall live production for LA The-atreworksrsquo live and in-studio recordings and tours
LArsquos recent productions have included ldquoIn the Heat of the Nightrdquo ldquoThe Gradu-aterdquo and Jane Austinrsquos ldquoPride and Preju-dicerdquo but Erikson said therersquos something special about Bram Stokerrsquos masterpiece
ldquoWith the undead so in the public zeitgeist we thought that this would be an entertaining and fun piece for the audi-ences of our tourrdquo
Dracula - Brought Back to Life
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R13
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R17
OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
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join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
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A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
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The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
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ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
Mikes Chamber Story
BY GEORGE HALAS
rdquoLoving you is lonely work I could use a friendrdquo
For months Trevor Jarvis sat with this line before approaching Appleton native Hillary Reynolds to help develop the song into a duet Now a year later Peridot has released ldquoLonely Workrdquo as their first single with 911 The Avenue
Peridot is a re-imagining of the Hillary Reynolds Band keeping Reynolds and
Jarvis from the HRB lineup along with guitarist Marton Bisits
ldquoOver the last year Hillary and I had been writing all of this new material together and it just started to feel different to usrdquo Jarvis said ldquoThe process became even more collaborative my voice started playing a bigger role along with hers and we reached a point where the music just didnrsquot fit the band name anymore Peri-dotrsquos music is far more focused on what we feel wersquore best at which is folk music driven by strong melodies and substantive lyricsrdquo
Rob Moore vice-president of program-ing of 911 The Avenue is already a fan
ldquoThe response we receive to Hillary and Trevorrsquos music has always been notewor-thyrdquo Moore said ldquoThatrsquos why we are so excited about Peridot Sometimes new art-ists come along who create an immediate bond with the audience because the music is at once both original and engaging This is true of Hillaryrsquos recorded music as well as her live performances The fact that she comes from our neck of the woods makes it even more specialrdquo
Lonely Work is accompanied by a music video with a simple concept designed to marry with the song itself
ldquoThe music video was filmed among friends champagne and a small crew from 21summit Productions in Bostonrdquo Reyn-olds said ldquoWe hatched the song in Trevorrsquos apartment and it felt like the right place to tell the storyrdquo
Peridot will finish recording their upcoming EP this winter and plan to visit Wisconsin this spring for a concert mark-ing its release
Peridot Releases ldquoLONELY WORKrdquo with 911 the Avenue
R14 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R17
OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
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ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
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ENTERTAINMENT POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Sure it would be possible to grab four equally diverse musical acts based in Mil-waukee but the fact they all have recently released albums demonstrates the ongoing vitality of folks who have been at it for decades If the quoteunquote music biz has become as harsh and cold as this Wis-consin winter check out these releases and thaw your ears
Drawing from Bluegrass Celtic folk Old Timey and all manner of acoustic music Frogwater is what happens when you dedicate your life to making music
Susan and John Nicholson have been at it since 1997 The back cover image
of their recent cd Wide Rivers depicts an ancient Martin acoustic hanging alongside a fiddle sporting a pair of fedoras And that image sums it up
Capable of playing nearly any stringed instrument the Nicholsonrsquos conjure land-scapes of emotion and hint at stories with their playing Propulsive jigs come alive like taut spider webs This is music from and for the ages Susanrsquos bouncing pastoral
fiddle is supported by Johnrsquos sturdy rhythm guitar He returns the favor as his sprightly plucking gets pushed by her cascading bowed melodies to the drone of Sheila Larkinrsquos pump organ Elsewhere ldquoThe Travelogue Setrdquo conjures Orson Wellesrsquo Harry Lime moving through the streets of Old Vienna
If Frogwaterrsquos music can be described as pre-electricity then letrsquos call Trolley post-British Invasion
Since the mid lsquo90s the Milwaukee quartet has trafficked in all manner of pop much of it power With Caught in the Darkness they spread their wings
While still retaining that sense of mod brashness big hooks and fearless jangle the three songwriters continue to grow The wise guy listener might play ldquoguess the influencerdquo pointing to an Only Ones reference or suggesting the royalties for a certain bridge be addressed to Mr Arthur Lee Yet all this does is prove these guys did their homework
The stew they come up with results in an updated vibe utilizing vintage keyboard sounds Paul Wall and Mike Mike Perottorsquos ringing guitars and Terry Hackbarthrsquos driving bass Yet the glue that holds it all together is John Philliprsquos nuanced drum-ming setting the mood throughout
The crackerjacks here is the final cut ldquoTake My Loverdquo a seemingly nice psy-chedelic number that snakes its way down a wormhole turning itself inside out Then shedding its skinThis kind of sonic monkey business suggests a meeting where the Zombies and an undamaged Syd Barret might have found audio verity common ground In this one tune Trolley leapfrogs over their days a pop hatchlings
Xposed Foreheads on the other hand werenrsquot hatched so much as grown in test tubes If you were lucky enough to survive the heyday of MTV welcome to your nightmare
Mark GE one-time commander of cable-access television icon Joy Farm leads Xposed Foreheadsrsquo social satire which points back to the likes of DEVO Oingo Boingo and Kraftwerk The irony here is Joy Farmrsquos old lack of budget charm has
zoomed into the future where this band can record using studio technology and virtual reproduction of keyboards that would have cost a small fortune back in the day
Not that it makes any difference to this quintet of mischief makers All sacred cows
are fair game on Choose To Be Human Social media handheld devices informa-
tion at our finger tips Leave it to these beavers to write a song called ldquoIrsquom Not Socialrdquo whose lyrics are a laundry list of how young moderns define social
Local veterans Bob Jorin Kelp Cholfs Carter Hunnicutt and Andy Stillin form the nucleus of the band Special guests include ringers James Chance and Blaine Reninger along with Theresa Ala Mode from Joy Farm Listen at your own risk and be prepared to think
On Distant Planet Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine writes Chapter Three in the bandrsquos history Once characterized as ldquoThe Rolling Stones fronted by Joe Cocker on lsquoshrooms covering Frank Zappardquo these guys prove to be an ageless express of punkgarage energy (Like the Trolley cd this one was also mastered by Neenah native Justin Perkins at his Mystery Room Mastering studio)
Fronted by the antic Frank Chandek the band is anchored by the rhythm section of drummer Dan Glaser and bassist Joe Polizzi The low key fireworks are provided by guitarists Paul ldquoThe Flyrdquo Lawson and Brian Wensing who may offhandedly toss off shards of rockabilly riffage or a psychedelic light-ning bolt with less than the shrug of a shoulder
With titles like the title cut ldquo61 Chevyrdquo and ldquoGreen Slimerdquo
Chow provides soundtracks to the best B-movies you have never seen
Postcard From Milwaukee
Trolley - Caught in the Darkness (Easter)
you can see what her drinking is doing to her
but can you see what itrsquos doing to you
find hopeand helpin Al-Anon
A l - A n o n A l a t e e n1-888-425-2666 wwwal-anonalateenorg
Dr Chowrsquos Love Medicine ndash Distant Planet
Frogwater - Wide Rivers (BSM)
Xposed Foreheads ndash Chose to be Human (Internal Combustion)
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ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
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ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
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OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
R20 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
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BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R15
ENTERTAINMENT HOPS amp PROPS
Proceeds support EAA Air-Venture Museumrsquos year-round
education programming
Beverages from around the world accompanied by fine food and music high-light this yearrsquos edition of EAArsquos popular ldquoHops amp Propsrdquo tasting fundraiser on Saturday March 5 from 7-10 pm at the EAA AirVenture Museum in Oshkosh This is one of Wisconsinrsquos premier events for beer connoisseurs Proceeds support EAArsquos education programs
More than 300 extraordinary beverages are available from micro-breweries and
distributors from around the world along with delicious food and desserts This yearrsquos food offerings include local Wisconsin favorites from The Machine Shed in Appleton
Hops amp Props tickets include entrance to the museum tasting guide commemo-rative tasting glass hors drsquooeuvres and live music throughout the evening
Mary Ann Dilling is the EAArsquos Director of Events
ldquoHops amp Props has become an extremely popular event for attendeesrdquo Dilling said ldquoand the food and drink exhibitors alike with the fun festivities all supporting EAArsquos efforts to supply free community programs through the year
EAA can reach more people in the Fox Valley with museum programs and activi-ties through the support of those who join us on this one-of-a-kind evening It is defi-nitely a fun night with a greater purposerdquo
Hops amp Props offers a chance to meet master brewers and understand the distin-guishing characteristics of ales lagers and hybrid or mixed styles of beers Attendees can learn about the brewing process and history and become discerning beverage tasters
In addition the VIP Dining Experi-ence offers an in-depth more intimate food and drink sampling experience This
added gala begins at 530 pm with dinner starting at 6
This yearrsquos event is hosted by Avery Brewing of Boulder Colorado and Becketrsquos Restaurant of Oshkosh Guests will be educated on the brewing process of Averyrsquos specialty microbrew beers matched by Becketrsquos culinary specialties
Hops amp Props general admission tickets are $75 each ($65 for EAA mem-bers) Limited tickets remain for the VIP Dining Experience at $125 each ($115 for EAA members) Tickets can be purchased online at eaaorg or at the EAA AirVenture Museum Attendees must be 21 or older There are also special hotel rates available that include shuttle transportation
The EAA AirVenture Museum is located just off Interstate 41 at the Highway 44 exit in Oshkosh The pre-senting sponsor for EAArsquos Hops amp Props is Festival Foods
About EAAEAA embodies the spirit of aviation
through the worldrsquos most engaged commu-nity of aviation enthusiasts EAArsquos 190000 members and 1000 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying building and restoring recreational aircraft For more informa-tion on EAA and its programs call 8 0 0 - J O I N - E A A (800-564-6322) or go to eaaorg For continual news updates connect with wwwtwittercomEAA
Beverages from Around the World Highlight EAArsquoS HOPS amp PROPS
Fundraiser on March 5
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ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R17
OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
R18 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
R20 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
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BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
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Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
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Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
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February 1 ndash May 16
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
R16 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
ENTERTAINMENT CONCERT WATCH
BY JANE SPIETZ
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have been rockinrsquo the Jersey Shore music scene since the mid-lsquo70s Although band members have come and gone their horn-backed brand of soul-stirring rock lsquonrsquo roll blues and R amp B is still going strong There is a huge following of diehard Jukes fans that thrives on the energetic feel-good party atmosphere that comes out at all of their shows
Front manvocalist ldquoSouthsiderdquo Johnny Lyon is often referred to as the Godfather of the New Jersey Sound Jon Bon Jovi has said that Southside was his greatest influ-ence and his reason for singing
Lyon and ldquoLittlerdquo Steven Van Zandt co-founded Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Asbury Park New Jersey The two became fast friends with Bruce Springsteen and the three of them take turns playing in each otherrsquos bands even today Springsteen wrote a number of Southside Johnnyrsquos best loved songs for him including ldquoTalk to Merdquo and ldquoThe Feverrdquo Van Zandtrsquos com-position ldquoI Donrsquot Want To Go Homerdquo is Southsidersquos signature song
The Jukes released a live 2011 CD Men Without Women Live 7-2-11 which was recorded at the famed Stone Pony in Asbury Park It featured covers of Van
Zandtrsquos original 1982 album of the same name that he released with his Disciples of Soul During the performance record-ing Little Steven makes a ldquosurpriserdquo guest appearance Lyon came up with the idea for the bandrsquos first new studio CD of all original material in five years SOUL-TIME (2015) while shopping in a giant superstore Read on for more about that story
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes features Southside Johnny Lyon on lead vocals and harmonica Jeff Kazee on keyboards and vocals Glenn Alexander on guitar bassist John Conte Chris Anderson on trumpet John Isley on saxophone Neal Pawley on trombone and drummer Tom Seguso The band is currently touring throughout the US and overseas
Southside recently called me from Port Arthur Texas
Jane Spietz When you were a child your parents exposed you early on to blues and jazz and took you to many concerts You have said that you thought all parents had that approach What influence did those early experiences have on you musi-cally
John Lyon It was great to be in a house full of music Irsquod come home to the sounds of Billie Holiday Louis Armstrong Count Basie My parents liked listening to black music They were fans of Big Joe Turner T-Bone Walker Wynonie Harris ndash all of the blues shouters I thought all parents did that My parents were a little strange (Laughs) It also made us kids aware that there were other cultures What I took away from it is that it is fun to make music and not a desperate attempt to make a statement or get a point across
JS As a teenager did you foresee that you would someday have a career in music
JL At the time I didnrsquot believe that Then I met Garry Tallent in high school when we were 15 years old Garry said that he was going to be a musician He later became Bruce Springsteenrsquos bass player After Garry said that I became acquainted with Steve Van Zandt Bruce and some other guys who felt the same way I got the idea that if they were going to try get into
music I was going to give it a try too JS How did you first meet up with
Bruce Springsteen JL Every day I used to walk over to
a club called the Upstage Club in Asbury Park where I lived Because there was no alcohol served they were open until 5 AM So I would stay all night long Musicians from all over would come here It was one big jam session and wersquod play blues A long-haired guy with a gold Les Paul was playing there one day He was singing a hilarious song about how when he went to Catholic school the nuns taught him the blues He was amazing Playing great guitar I was thinking lsquowho IS this guyrsquo Later on I walked up to Bruce to tell him how great I thought it was We ended up becoming good friends So Bruce Steven the other guys and I worked on learning different types of music and how to play well together It was like our college It was a great time When I was singing onstage I could actually get girls to look at me (Laughs) We were paid $15 each
JS I was interested to learn about the special Monopoly games that you Steven and Bruce used to play You even had a lsquoriot cardrsquo to represent the1970 Asbury Park race riots and a lsquoChief McCarthyrsquo go-to-jail-twice card for the Middletown NJ police chief who was responsible for the breakup of some of Brucersquos shows back then
JL Yeah we played many games of cutthroat Monopoly Bruce used to win regularly cuz he would sell us his momrsquos homemade cookies for Monopoly money (Laughs)
JS You all have been members of each otherrsquos bands throughout the years How do you feel you have influenced each other musically
JL Bruce Steven and I have learned from each otherrsquos records and from per-forming together Wersquore always there for each other and have a great time
JS Jon Bon Jovi said you were his greatest influence from early on and that yoursquore his reason for singing
JL I donrsquot want the blame for that (Laughs) Seriously Jonrsquos too kind Hersquos
been a good friend for a long time He worked with me on my side project The Poor Fools We did an acoustic album Songs From the Barn (2013) Jon always lends me his studio if hersquos not using it Hersquos spent time on the road with us Jonrsquos a great guy
JS How do you manage to maintain your high energy performances year after year
JL I always feel at home on stage Itrsquos natural for me When the music starts itrsquos like turning on a switch And the best part is when the audience is really getting into it and havinrsquo fun It just carries you along and knocks you across the room
JS Your first new CD of all original material in five years SOULTIME was released in September 2015 I read that the idea for SOULTIME came to you as you were shopping in a giant superstore
JL Thatrsquos right I was in the wine and liquor section Curtis Mayfieldrsquos ldquoSuperflyrdquo came over the store speakers I looked around and I noticed that some of the people around me were really boppinrsquo to the music Thatrsquos when I decided that it was time to come up with some new music to let people have fun and feel good again
JS Describe the music of SOULTIMEJL The idea behind SOULTIME was
to write songs that let people take their minds off their worries and bring joy to them It represents a return to the great days of soul Itrsquoll make you want to get up and dance
JS We are thrilled to have Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes back in Mil-waukee at Turner Hall on March 6
JL Get ready for a fun wild night Wersquore gonna have a party
Southside Johnny amp the Asbury Jukes
Phtoto by Rodolfo Sassano
WHAT Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
WHERE Turner Hall BallroomWHEN 8 PM Sun March 6 2016
COST $2950INFO wwwpabsttheaterorgshow
southsidejohnny2016wwwsouthsidejohnnycom
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R17
OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
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ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
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OUTDOORS ROB ZIMMER
BY ROB ZIMMER
It may be the middle of winter but for gardeners this is the most exciting time of year
New garden and seed catalogs are arriving and the dreams and fantasies of gardeners everywhere begin to take flower
Gardening conferences along with home and garden trade shows are in full swing all preparing us for a year of beauti-ful gardens lawns and landscapes
To feed the growing fury plant grow-ers and breeders along with specialty plant organizations unveil their selections for 2016 Plants of the Year
Many gardening organizations select plants of different categories to feature throughout the year and promote to gar-deners everywhere
This yearrsquos award winning plants of the year are varied and colorful unique and unusual representing some of the best in the gardening world
Here is a look at 2016rsquos Plants of the Year
Perennial Plant of the YearEach year the Perennial Plant Asso-
ciation selects one perennial variety as its Perennial Plant of the Year
This year Anemone lsquoHonorine Jobertrsquo takes the coveted prize
A tall white variety of anemone that grows 3-4rsquo high and blooms in late summer and fall this plant features large 3 to 4 inch blooms in pure white
Deer and rabbit resistant great for moist areas in full to part sun this is a stunning and elegant plant for late season bloom
Hosta of the YearThe American Hosta Society has
chosen the adorable hosta known as lsquoCurly Friesrsquo as its Hosta of the Year for 2016
Curly Fries features thin twisted and rippled bright green leaves that explode outward like fireworks growing to about 18 inches wide making it a lively and fun medium sized hosta
Curly Fries will take quite a bit of sun where its color will become even lighter with stunning golden highlights
Year of the DelphiniumThe National Garden Bureau also
select several featured plants each year This includes a perennial annual edible crop and bulb
The Bureau has designated 2016 the Year of the Delphin-
ium celebrating t h e t o w e r i n g spires of colorful bloom that make t h e h e i r l o o m stunner a hit with gardeners
Delphiniums come in many shades of blue m a k i n g t h e m highly sought-after by gardeners They grow well in part shade and some var ie t ie s may reach 5 to 6 feet in height
Ye a r o f t h e Carrot
As its featured edible crop of the year the National Garden Bureau has selected the colorful carrot
Fun and easy to grow even for chil-dren carrots are available in a wider range of sizes and shapes than ever and in many vibrant colors
Thatrsquos right carrots are about more than just orange Many heirloom and newer varieties are available in red purple yellow white and blue
Make this the year you dive deeper into growing these nutritious crops at home Try them in containers straw bale gardens raised beds and more
Year of the BegoniaThe award for Annual of the Year from
the National Garden Bureau goes to the colorful and versatile begonia
From brightly colored jewel-like beauties such as angel wings to the mas-sive metallic spirals and patterns of Rex begonias these plants make wonderful additions or specimens in sun or shade
Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association selections
Here in Wisconsin the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association has chosen lsquoHot Lipsrsquo Rose Turtlehead as its featured ornamental plant of the year
Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and blooming with unusual tubular flowers in hot pink this plant is perfect for summer and fall color Turtlehead prefers moist soil and some shade
The Association has selected elegant Serbian Spruce as Woody Plant of the Year for its slender form and cascading boughs This conifer does well in tough places where it will grow 40 to 60 feet tall at maturity
Herb of the YearChosen as 2016 Herb of the Year by
the International Herb Association the many varieties of colorful delicious pep-pers will be featured all year long
Try growing some new varieties this year and enjoy their beauty and flavors from summer into fall
Hot Plants for 2016
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
FEBRUARY 3TOE KNEE VrsquoS 80rsquoSMILL CREEKAPPLETON 700 PM
FEBRUARY 4MICHAEL GRABNERDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMOFF WITH THEIR HEADS W SPRUCE BRINGSTEEN THE BISCAYNIESLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMME LIKE BEES W DUSKMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMJOHNNY TBIRD AND THE MPSVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
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FEBRUARY 6ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSBACKSTAGE BARFOND DU LAC 900 PMTHE POCKET KINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMKITTY CORONABRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMWILDSIDECampC TAVERNNEENAH 700 PMFROGLEG W STARGOYLECRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMTHE KRAUSE FAMILY BANDCUP O JOY
GREEN BAY 730 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMGRAND UNIONLEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMTHE BOMBSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMANDY GELLES LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMEMINENCEWOUTERS SPORTS BARLITTLE SUAMICO 9 PM
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FEBRUARY 10LATIN JASSWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
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FEBRUARY 12ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMMM VS CRSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMBOWSERCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMBOBBY COVERSTON amp JESSICA DEMICUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSLIDEDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMBIG DOG MURPHY amp THE MOBDUKErsquoS RED LANTERNGREEN BAY 930 PMLOCAL H SATELLITE ECHO BAD WIGLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMSTAGE HOGGS ACOUSTICMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMPOLAR PROJECT - UNPLUGGEDMATTrsquoS MILKHOUSEKAUKAUNA 800 PMBOXKARMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMFROGLEGMINOCQUA BREWING MINOCQUA 800 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEMR GSAPPLETON 900 PMADAMS WAYPAYNES POINTNEENAH 600 PMMODEL CITIZENREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMBIG AND TALLSHERRYTOWN STATIONNEENAH 900 PMDOUBLE DOWNSTONE HARBORSTURGEON BAY 9 PMJOE WRAY LIVE
WORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
NUMBNUTS JAMBOREECECIL 300 PMHYDEOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMONE HOT MESSPAYNES POINTNEENAH 500 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEPOLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKESCATO 700 PMCRANKIN YANKEESREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMADAMS WAYSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMWILLY PORTER AND CARMEN NICKERSONTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMPHIL NORBY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 14432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 18STEVE ARNOLDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 19JAZZ MARKETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMREDSTAR EXPRESS BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMRYAN MEISEL TRIODEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGGOOLLDD W 2 BANDS TBALYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMBOXKARMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMFBI amp THE UNTOUCHABLE HORNS
FEBRUARY 2016
Wisconsinrsquos Arts amp Entertainment Paper
SC NE ELive Music
C A L E N D A R
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
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Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
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THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
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Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
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R24 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
BY JOSHUA GROVER-DAVID PATTERSON
Part 1 From Humble BeginningshellipIn 1991 Robert Rodriguez scraped
together seven thousand dollars partially by submitting himself to medical testing and made ldquoEl Mariachirdquo his first feature It went to multiple major film festivals and was picked up by Columbia Pictures launching a career that continues to this day
In 1993 author Joe Queenan heard about Robert Rodriguezrsquos film and decided to do him two dollars better by making a film for $6998 The movie was ldquoTwelve Steps to Deathrdquo and it launched exactly zero careers It got into a single film fest the First Tarryton International Film Fes-tival where it won the Golden Headless Horseman award
Of course the open secret detailed in the book ldquoThe Unkindest Cutrdquo was that Queenan threw the festival himself
The story of the Wildwood Film Festi-val - now in its fifteenth year and founded by Craig Knitt Jason Buss and Tom Thorne - is more similar to Queenanrsquos story than Rodriguezrsquos
ldquoTom [Thorne] and Craig [Knitt] have been friends since childhood and I came into the picture when I acted in a film Craig wrote and directed called lsquoThe Huntrsquordquo Buss said ldquoIn short the fest came into being because Craig couldnrsquot find a fest to play the film The fact that [we knew] everyone would like the movie if they could see it combined with the fact that we lived in the fastest growing area of the state made us think the fest was an idea whose time had comerdquo
The first Wildwood Film Festival took place in 2001 at The Historic West Theater in Green Bay In addition to ldquoThe Huntrdquo the first festival featured eight other films including an entry from Rob Schrab who wrote the Steven Spielberg-produced
ldquoMonster Houserdquo and more recently directed multiple episodes of the cult TV show ldquoCommunityrdquo
It would not be the last time a Hol-lywood name graced the credits of Wild-wood Over the years famous faces that have appeared on the screen at Wildwood include Richard Riehle (the very definition of a That Guy hersquos been in everything from ldquoOffice Spacerdquo to ldquoModern Familyrdquo to ldquoBridesmaidsrdquo) David H Lawrence XVII (ldquoHeroesrdquo ldquoGood Luck Charlierdquo) William Mapother (ldquoLostrdquo ldquoThe Mentalistrdquo) and Kim Rhodes (ldquoSupernaturalrdquo ldquoColonyrdquo)
Part 2 Wildwood Part 2 And 3 And 4hellip
Since that first year the festival has moved to Appleton and the number of film sessions has grown ndash this year there are five of them including a special Friday night showing of a new feature film called interestingly enough ldquoAppletonrdquo
ldquoI first learned about the Wildwood Film Festival about five or six years ago but I canrsquot say I remember how I know that back then having worked on a few film projects in the Fox Valley area I heard about Wildwood and remembered it and was always interested in supporting the fest and seeing if we could create something to (hopefully) take partrdquo said Greg Cebulski one of the producers on the project ldquoNow that we have the opportunity Irsquom really proud about being able to come home and share this movie we made with so many of the people there that helped us get it donerdquo
The words ldquoFox Valleyrdquo are quite important when it comes to Wildwood The Wildwood Film Festival focuses on Wisconsin filmmakers According to the festrsquos entry form ldquoThe Wildwood Film Festival is a non-profit event designed to showcase emerging independent filmsfilmmakers from Wisconsin The pri-mary creative personnel such as director producer [or] screenwriter should have
Wisconsin tiesrdquo Because of this rule most of the films
being shown every year were made in Wisconsin But many have been created in such far-flung locales as California Ten-nessee New York and Sydney Australia
As for the film ldquoAppletonrdquo despite its ultra-local name the movie primarily was shot in and around Greenville Hortonville and Dale with some shooting in Appleton including at Appleton Central High School
While ldquoAppletonrdquo is not the first feature film to screen at Wildwood (that would be ldquoThe Hungry Bullrdquo in 2009) it should be noted that since its inception Wildwood has primarily shown short films While a short film usually is defined as anything with a running time of 60 minutes or under most films screened at Wildwood run for less than 30 minutes
Moreover Wildwood has been around long enough to see gigantic shifts in camera and computer technology and what both of those mean for the life of a short film
Consider this ndash the first Wildwood Film Festival (2001) predates both You-Tube (2005) and the iPhone (2007) Fif-teen years ago most people connected to the internet via phone line making video downloads and uploads a process that frequently took hours instead of seconds
These shifts mean that the bar for entry into filmmaking is simultaneously both lower and higher In the early days of Wildwood it was possible to know the general skill level of a filmmaker based on whether they were shooting on film or video Today a movie shot and edited on a smartphone can theoretically look just as good as a movie shot by professionals on a high end camera
And while fifteen years ago the best way to get your film in front of an audi-ence was to try to get into film festivals today filmmakers can finish their work and have it uploaded to the world and shared
on Twitter and Facebook in a matter of minutes
Of course there are certain experiences you can only have at a film festival
In 2008 for example Wildwood screened a short film entitled ldquoJakersquos Choicerdquo complete with a musical score that was performed live as the film unspooled Regardless of how good your TV setup is that would be difficult to replicate in your living room
Also unique to the film festival experi-ence will be an educational session ndash the festivalrsquos fourth The topic of the work-shop this year will be Filmmaking 101 Getting Started and it will be hosted at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton at 9 AM the day of the festival ndash admission is free check wwwwildwood-filmfestcom for further information
Some film festival experiences are a little more universal however
John Pata is a filmmaker whose work has appeared at Wildwood on multiple occasions In his own words he ldquo[Works] part-time slinging comic books at House of Heroes in Oshkosh I used to co-own a screen printing shop but sold that at the end of 2010 to pursue my passion of film-making Since then the plan has been to work just enough to pay my bills allowing myself more time to focus on the filmsrdquo
Patarsquos short film ldquoBetter Off Undeadrdquo appeared at Wildwood in 2008 He com-pleted a feature ldquoDead Weightrdquo in 2012 which secured distribution
He then returned to Wildwood in 2014 with his short film ldquoPityrdquo which won Best HorrorThriller Asked about the benefits of film festivals Pata said ldquoIrsquove met a ton of incredible humans due to all our festival experiences and thatrsquos been the best part hands down From screening lsquoBetter Off Undeadrsquo I met people who would then be a part of lsquoDead Weightrsquo While hitting the festival circuit with lsquoDead Weightrsquo I met even more people (and) quite a few would
The Little Festival That Could (Run for Fifteen Years)
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R19
ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
FEBRUARY 3TOE KNEE VrsquoS 80rsquoSMILL CREEKAPPLETON 700 PM
FEBRUARY 4MICHAEL GRABNERDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMOFF WITH THEIR HEADS W SPRUCE BRINGSTEEN THE BISCAYNIESLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMME LIKE BEES W DUSKMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMJOHNNY TBIRD AND THE MPSVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 5SAM LUNABECKETSOSHKOSH 800 PMLOFTLAND WEDENCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMAARON VORASS DUOGREAT DANEWAUSAU 900 PMFROGLEGGUUrsquoSSTEVENS POINT 8 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCOOL WATERS BANDMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PM
TWEED FUNKMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEOTTER STREET BRANDON BASH MENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 700 PMWILDSIDESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMEMINENCESHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PMBOBBY EVANS BANDWISEGUYS GREENVILLE 930 PMREDFISH REMIX LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMCROSSING PATHSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PM
FEBRUARY 6ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSBACKSTAGE BARFOND DU LAC 900 PMTHE POCKET KINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMKITTY CORONABRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMWILDSIDECampC TAVERNNEENAH 700 PMFROGLEG W STARGOYLECRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMTHE KRAUSE FAMILY BANDCUP O JOY
GREEN BAY 730 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMGRAND UNIONLEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMTHE BOMBSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMANDY GELLES LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMEMINENCEWOUTERS SPORTS BARLITTLE SUAMICO 9 PM
FEBRUARY 7RODEO DEVILLELEAP INNFREEDOM 100 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 10LATIN JASSWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 11ERIN KREBBS AND JEFF JOHNSTONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PMREVEREND RAVENVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 12ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMMM VS CRSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMBOWSERCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMBOBBY COVERSTON amp JESSICA DEMICUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSLIDEDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMBIG DOG MURPHY amp THE MOBDUKErsquoS RED LANTERNGREEN BAY 930 PMLOCAL H SATELLITE ECHO BAD WIGLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMSTAGE HOGGS ACOUSTICMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMPOLAR PROJECT - UNPLUGGEDMATTrsquoS MILKHOUSEKAUKAUNA 800 PMBOXKARMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMFROGLEGMINOCQUA BREWING MINOCQUA 800 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEMR GSAPPLETON 900 PMADAMS WAYPAYNES POINTNEENAH 600 PMMODEL CITIZENREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMBIG AND TALLSHERRYTOWN STATIONNEENAH 900 PMDOUBLE DOWNSTONE HARBORSTURGEON BAY 9 PMJOE WRAY LIVE
WORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
NUMBNUTS JAMBOREECECIL 300 PMHYDEOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMONE HOT MESSPAYNES POINTNEENAH 500 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEPOLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKESCATO 700 PMCRANKIN YANKEESREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMADAMS WAYSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMWILLY PORTER AND CARMEN NICKERSONTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMPHIL NORBY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 14432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 18STEVE ARNOLDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 19JAZZ MARKETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMREDSTAR EXPRESS BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMRYAN MEISEL TRIODEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGGOOLLDD W 2 BANDS TBALYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMBOXKARMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMFBI amp THE UNTOUCHABLE HORNS
FEBRUARY 2016
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
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musicians from Lawrence University
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Students $5Tickets available online or
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THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
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Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
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Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
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ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
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ENTERTAINMENT WILDWOOD FILM FESTIVAL
join the team for lsquoPityrsquo Irsquom sure you can see the pattern here but there are people I met from lsquoPityrsquosrsquo festival run that will be part of our next film
ldquoBut more importantly Irsquove made a ton of great friends from around the world due to the films Itrsquos pretty insane to think about but it totally rulesrdquo
Part 3 Wildwood 15 - The Not-So-Final Chapter
Asked whether or not they expected Wildwood to still be going strong after fifteen years Tom Thorne and Craig Knitt gave similar yet diverging answers
Knitt ldquoTherersquos no way we could have ever anticipated 15 years of the Wildwood Film Festival We were all fairly confident that we were creating something impor-tant but we worried many times that our scope might have been too limited Our audience is quite diverse yet they all seem to appreciate the artistic endeavors of our filmmakers
ldquoHerersquos a scaryfunny thoughtin the early development stages of our festival we actually considered calling the fest lsquoWhack-festrsquo based on my production company lsquoOut of Whack Productionsrsquo We might have gotten a whole different crowd if that name would have stuckrdquo
Thorne ldquo15 years I certainly did not expect it to make it this far After a tiny showing the first year I thought maybe once was enough Irsquom very happy to see that so much good worktalent keeps coming out of every corner of Wisconsinrdquo
Of course a fifteenth festival means fifteen years of selecting which films to include a process that can be both fun and difficult
ldquoI wish that I could say that it was an exact science but it is notrdquo Buss said ldquoWe have always said that if [a film] is shorter it stands a better chance of being accepted Though it (is) easier to program shorter films than features that concept also came out of the realization that when we first started it was the lsquoshortsrsquo that were more enjoyable and better quality because the technology was so different Now that the tech cost hurdle has dropped the only item separating many films now is the quality of the story Whether we stay focused on shorts or open it to all lengths of projects is something that will be up for discussion in the futurerdquo
Knitt said a variety of factors goes into
the choice of films that Wildwood screens
ldquoWe look for films that cel-ebrate the Midwestern sensibilities as well as some that challenge those same ideals Wersquore always hungry for some short sweet comedies but if we get a film that has a nice story wersquoll always try to make room for itrdquo Knitt said ldquoWe tell folks that when they watch the festival theyrsquoll see some films that will blow their socks off Irsquove heard people say lsquoI canrsquot believe that was made here in Wisconsinrsquo But we also try to include some pieces that will challenge folks to get out there and make some of their own films We consider story acting and production value when films come our way but also look at the significance of the Wisconsin connectionrdquo
Frances Perkins a lecturer at University of North Texasrsquo Department of Radio-TV-Film and Journalism served as both a judge and a participant of Wildwood over the course of several years
ldquoIt has been such a pleasure to watch Wildwood grow over the yearsrdquo said Per-kins who entered Wildwood with her hus-band and collaborator Troy Perkins ldquoOur first screening at Wildwood was in 2006 and wersquove had 6 shorts show over the past 10 years Three years Irsquove been a judge in the competition Students of mine have volunteered and shown their own work and have always been welcomed into the Wildwood familyrdquo
Ultimately judging is a multi-step pro-cess with the founders setting the overall schedule of films and a separate panel of judges voting on which films will ultimately be awarded as the best in their category Featured genres have ranged from horror to comedy to music videos to documentaries to student films to animation and just about every style and classification has been represented over the course of fifteen years
Thorne noted ldquoIrsquom not as involved as I used to be in the actual selection of films Currently Irsquom more of a dispute settler if there is a film or two that we are uncertain if it should play I am sometimes the decid-ing vote for in or out Personally I like to see short comedies The reason we donrsquot see very many of those is that itrsquos actually very hard to make a good humorous filmrdquo
Filmmakers looking for a challenge take note ndash the gauntlet has been thrown
Part 4 Coming Soonhellip
Much like the proverbial shark that must always keep moving Wildwood must both get through the current year and pre-pare for the year(s) to come This is a huge and unique challenge as a one-time event much less as an annual occurrence
This year the original triumvirate has added a couple of new members to the board Brian Murray and Jim Bork
ldquoBrian Murray was integral in help-ing us achieve our incorporation and our non-profit 501c3 statusrdquo Buss said ldquoHe has supported us with tax and appropriate financial services He has obviously been a supporter for a while so he was a natural addition He and I have been friends for years We had become acquainted with Jim Bork when he hosted Wildwood at his business the Big Picture He has been our bookkeeper ever since He is very aware of the inner workings of the group as it was and he was also a very easy and sensible additionrdquo
Thorne offered some thoughts on the Wildwood workload ldquoWildwood to me is like any other social event Itrsquos fun to be around people that like sports if you like sports music if you like music and movies if you like movies Itrsquos kind of like throw-ing a big party every year The workload is similar to that of a large wedding And when the event is over we catch our breath and then start all overrdquo
Perkins summed up the hard work the board members face each year ndash and just why she thinks itrsquos worth it
ldquoJason Tom and Craig are true film lovers and that passion shows in every-thing they dordquo she said ldquoIf they didnrsquot love it so much they wouldnrsquot go through the hard work and pressure it takes to put on a film festival I especially appreciate the
Wisconsin connection that all films must have It keeps the local feeling alive and sets Wildwood apart from other festivals in the staterdquo
Since it was Knittrsquos films that kicked off fifteen years of Wildwood it seems fitting to let him have the last word about where he hopes the fest goes in the future ldquoThe biggest thing wersquod like to see is that the festival does more than break even Wersquove struggled a few years but feel strongly about what we offer creators in our state Wersquove had incredible audiences yet there is no way wersquore compensated for the energy and time we all commit to Wildwood Wersquore looking at partnerships that will make those efforts pay off Wersquod also like to see Wildwood utilized more as an educational opportunity for tomorrowrsquos filmmakers of all agesrdquo
Part 5 The Wherersquos and the Whenrsquos
In a world where the movie theater experience is filled primarily with sequels remakes too-long-too-boring dramas and unsubtle (and often unfunny) comedies The Wildwood Film Festival presents its viewers with a completely unique viewing experience Unless you attend a lot of film festivals chances are good that the movies yoursquoll see at Wildwood are movies that yoursquoll never get a chance to see anywhere else
And who knows ndash perhaps one day yoursquoll find yourself in a movie theater see a name go by on the screen and think ndash ldquoHey I saw that personrsquos film at Wild-woodrdquo
The Wildwood Film Festival is playing Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20
The schedule of films and ticket prices are posted at wwwwildwoodfilmfestcom
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
FEBRUARY 3TOE KNEE VrsquoS 80rsquoSMILL CREEKAPPLETON 700 PM
FEBRUARY 4MICHAEL GRABNERDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMOFF WITH THEIR HEADS W SPRUCE BRINGSTEEN THE BISCAYNIESLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMME LIKE BEES W DUSKMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMJOHNNY TBIRD AND THE MPSVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 5SAM LUNABECKETSOSHKOSH 800 PMLOFTLAND WEDENCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMAARON VORASS DUOGREAT DANEWAUSAU 900 PMFROGLEGGUUrsquoSSTEVENS POINT 8 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCOOL WATERS BANDMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PM
TWEED FUNKMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEOTTER STREET BRANDON BASH MENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 700 PMWILDSIDESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMEMINENCESHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PMBOBBY EVANS BANDWISEGUYS GREENVILLE 930 PMREDFISH REMIX LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMCROSSING PATHSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PM
FEBRUARY 6ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSBACKSTAGE BARFOND DU LAC 900 PMTHE POCKET KINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMKITTY CORONABRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMWILDSIDECampC TAVERNNEENAH 700 PMFROGLEG W STARGOYLECRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMTHE KRAUSE FAMILY BANDCUP O JOY
GREEN BAY 730 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMGRAND UNIONLEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMTHE BOMBSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMANDY GELLES LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMEMINENCEWOUTERS SPORTS BARLITTLE SUAMICO 9 PM
FEBRUARY 7RODEO DEVILLELEAP INNFREEDOM 100 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 10LATIN JASSWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 11ERIN KREBBS AND JEFF JOHNSTONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PMREVEREND RAVENVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 12ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMMM VS CRSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMBOWSERCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMBOBBY COVERSTON amp JESSICA DEMICUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSLIDEDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMBIG DOG MURPHY amp THE MOBDUKErsquoS RED LANTERNGREEN BAY 930 PMLOCAL H SATELLITE ECHO BAD WIGLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMSTAGE HOGGS ACOUSTICMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMPOLAR PROJECT - UNPLUGGEDMATTrsquoS MILKHOUSEKAUKAUNA 800 PMBOXKARMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMFROGLEGMINOCQUA BREWING MINOCQUA 800 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEMR GSAPPLETON 900 PMADAMS WAYPAYNES POINTNEENAH 600 PMMODEL CITIZENREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMBIG AND TALLSHERRYTOWN STATIONNEENAH 900 PMDOUBLE DOWNSTONE HARBORSTURGEON BAY 9 PMJOE WRAY LIVE
WORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
NUMBNUTS JAMBOREECECIL 300 PMHYDEOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMONE HOT MESSPAYNES POINTNEENAH 500 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEPOLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKESCATO 700 PMCRANKIN YANKEESREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMADAMS WAYSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMWILLY PORTER AND CARMEN NICKERSONTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMPHIL NORBY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 14432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 18STEVE ARNOLDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 19JAZZ MARKETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMREDSTAR EXPRESS BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMRYAN MEISEL TRIODEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGGOOLLDD W 2 BANDS TBALYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMBOXKARMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMFBI amp THE UNTOUCHABLE HORNS
FEBRUARY 2016
Wisconsinrsquos Arts amp Entertainment Paper
SC NE ELive Music
C A L E N D A R
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
BECKY amp DAN
LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
Want to know what it
would be like to be
a dinosaur Now you
can through virtual
technology in this new
innovative exhibition
1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh WI 54901 9202365799 bull oshkoshmuseumorg
O S H KO S H
PublicMuseum
R24 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
17 Waugoo Ave Oshkosh 235-0023 bull atomickatzcom
START YOUR New Year
in Vintage
Tues-Sat11am-6pm
Experience the magic of live performance in a cool little historic venue
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506 Mill St Green Lake WI 54941
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Visit website for more info
Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
FEBRUARY 3TOE KNEE VrsquoS 80rsquoSMILL CREEKAPPLETON 700 PM
FEBRUARY 4MICHAEL GRABNERDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMOFF WITH THEIR HEADS W SPRUCE BRINGSTEEN THE BISCAYNIESLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMME LIKE BEES W DUSKMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMJOHNNY TBIRD AND THE MPSVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 5SAM LUNABECKETSOSHKOSH 800 PMLOFTLAND WEDENCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMAARON VORASS DUOGREAT DANEWAUSAU 900 PMFROGLEGGUUrsquoSSTEVENS POINT 8 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCOOL WATERS BANDMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PM
TWEED FUNKMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEOTTER STREET BRANDON BASH MENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 700 PMWILDSIDESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMEMINENCESHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PMBOBBY EVANS BANDWISEGUYS GREENVILLE 930 PMREDFISH REMIX LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMCROSSING PATHSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PM
FEBRUARY 6ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSBACKSTAGE BARFOND DU LAC 900 PMTHE POCKET KINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMKITTY CORONABRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMWILDSIDECampC TAVERNNEENAH 700 PMFROGLEG W STARGOYLECRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMTHE KRAUSE FAMILY BANDCUP O JOY
GREEN BAY 730 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 930 PMSTAR SIX NINEHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMGRAND UNIONLEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMTHE BOMBSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMANDY GELLES LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PMEMINENCEWOUTERS SPORTS BARLITTLE SUAMICO 9 PM
FEBRUARY 7RODEO DEVILLELEAP INNFREEDOM 100 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 10LATIN JASSWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 11ERIN KREBBS AND JEFF JOHNSTONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PMREVEREND RAVENVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 12ONE HOT MESSANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAYGREEN BAY 900 PMMM VS CRSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMBOWSERCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMBOBBY COVERSTON amp JESSICA DEMICUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSLIDEDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMBIG DOG MURPHY amp THE MOBDUKErsquoS RED LANTERNGREEN BAY 930 PMLOCAL H SATELLITE ECHO BAD WIGLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMSTAGE HOGGS ACOUSTICMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMPOLAR PROJECT - UNPLUGGEDMATTrsquoS MILKHOUSEKAUKAUNA 800 PMBOXKARMILL CREEKAPPLETON 900 PMFROGLEGMINOCQUA BREWING MINOCQUA 800 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEMR GSAPPLETON 900 PMADAMS WAYPAYNES POINTNEENAH 600 PMMODEL CITIZENREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMBIG AND TALLSHERRYTOWN STATIONNEENAH 900 PMDOUBLE DOWNSTONE HARBORSTURGEON BAY 9 PMJOE WRAY LIVE
WORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 13THE COUGARSANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMREVEREND RAVENBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMNO STONE SOUPBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMTHE BOMBCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSION LOUNGEGREEN BAY 700 PMJIM COLECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMSTAGE HOGGSDAISYS WESTERN SALOONOSHKOSH 900 PMANDREW GELLES BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROAD TRIPFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFRATELLOSOSHKOSH 800 PMGRAND UNIONHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDE JUMPERSMARATHON 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEOKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMR P MLEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMCAT 5MOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOOMBOXXNEW LONDON LANESNEW LONDON 830 PMJOHNNY WAD
NUMBNUTS JAMBOREECECIL 300 PMHYDEOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMONE HOT MESSPAYNES POINTNEENAH 500 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEPOLAR PLUNGE - 7 LAKESCATO 700 PMCRANKIN YANKEESREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMADAMS WAYSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMWILLY PORTER AND CARMEN NICKERSONTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMPHIL NORBY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 14432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEK APPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 18STEVE ARNOLDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 19JAZZ MARKETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMREDSTAR EXPRESS BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMRYAN MEISEL TRIODEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGGOOLLDD W 2 BANDS TBALYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMBOXKARMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMFBI amp THE UNTOUCHABLE HORNS
FEBRUARY 2016
Wisconsinrsquos Arts amp Entertainment Paper
SC NE ELive Music
C A L E N D A R
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Locally Madeamp Hand-CraftedEvery piece of wood has a story to share
Owner and craftsman Jeff brings that story to life with skillful hands that shape and sculpt each piece to perfection Find your story here at the Fox River Wood Shop and bring home a locally made
masterpiece that lasts a lifetime
FOX RIVER WOOD SHOPCustom Wood Working bull Furniture Restoration
Handmade Gifts
New Location 2734 Co Hwy II Neenah(25 miles west of Hwy 41 or 12 mile east of Hwy 76)P (920) 882-8880 E FoxRiverWoodShopgmailcom
30
infoFoxBanquetscom wwwFoxBanquetscom
No Gimmicky Sales Just Sweet Glass At Sweet Prices
FeaturingGlass pipes directly from the artists Vaporizers
Hookahs E-Cigs and E-Juice amp much more
Marleyrsquos Smoke Shop Family Owned amp Run
Now Open in Oshkosh545 High Avenue (Across from Mollyrsquos) bull 920-267-8454
614 W College Ave bull Appleton bull 920-733-5700
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CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
BECKY amp DAN
LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
Want to know what it
would be like to be
a dinosaur Now you
can through virtual
technology in this new
innovative exhibition
1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh WI 54901 9202365799 bull oshkoshmuseumorg
O S H KO S H
PublicMuseum
R24 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
17 Waugoo Ave Oshkosh 235-0023 bull atomickatzcom
START YOUR New Year
in Vintage
Tues-Sat11am-6pm
Experience the magic of live performance in a cool little historic venue
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR ALL EVENTS
506 Mill St Green Lake WI 54941
9202944279infothrasheroperahousecomwwwthrasheroperahousecom
Visit website for more info
Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
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CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R21
Locally Madeamp Hand-CraftedEvery piece of wood has a story to share
Owner and craftsman Jeff brings that story to life with skillful hands that shape and sculpt each piece to perfection Find your story here at the Fox River Wood Shop and bring home a locally made
masterpiece that lasts a lifetime
FOX RIVER WOOD SHOPCustom Wood Working bull Furniture Restoration
Handmade Gifts
New Location 2734 Co Hwy II Neenah(25 miles west of Hwy 41 or 12 mile east of Hwy 76)P (920) 882-8880 E FoxRiverWoodShopgmailcom
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infoFoxBanquetscom wwwFoxBanquetscom
No Gimmicky Sales Just Sweet Glass At Sweet Prices
FeaturingGlass pipes directly from the artists Vaporizers
Hookahs E-Cigs and E-Juice amp much more
Marleyrsquos Smoke Shop Family Owned amp Run
Now Open in Oshkosh545 High Avenue (Across from Mollyrsquos) bull 920-267-8454
614 W College Ave bull Appleton bull 920-733-5700
R22 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
BECKY amp DAN
LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
Want to know what it
would be like to be
a dinosaur Now you
can through virtual
technology in this new
innovative exhibition
1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh WI 54901 9202365799 bull oshkoshmuseumorg
O S H KO S H
PublicMuseum
R24 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
17 Waugoo Ave Oshkosh 235-0023 bull atomickatzcom
START YOUR New Year
in Vintage
Tues-Sat11am-6pm
Experience the magic of live performance in a cool little historic venue
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR ALL EVENTS
506 Mill St Green Lake WI 54941
9202944279infothrasheroperahousecomwwwthrasheroperahousecom
Visit website for more info
Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
Suersquos Tidy HomeExperienced amp Affordable
HOMECLEANING
The Perfect Valentinersquos Gift
bull Quality Cleaning by the Ownerbull Cleaning Homes in FDL Since 2001bull Trustworthy Professional Cleaning at the Most Affordable Rates Around
A clean home makesus all feel loved
suestidyhomecom
CALL SUE NOW923-3699
or email tidysue4gmailcom
L10 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
R22 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
CALENDAR LIVE MUSIC
ROUTE 15 SPORTS BAR GREENVILLE 730 PMMODEL CITIZENSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWISEGUYSGREENVILLE 930 PMLISTENING PARTY LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 20JOHNNY WADANDUZZIS - HOLMGREN WAYGREEN BAY 930 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMRINGSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PM6 FIGURESCRYSTAL FALLSNEW LONDON 700 PMDARA MACLEAN WSETH BOYTECUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE POCKET KINGSDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMSTAR SIX NINEFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMASK YOUR MOTHERHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMFRAN STEENOHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMWILDSIDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMINDONESIAN JUNK REV NORB AND THE ONIONS SCRAP HEAP KINGSLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMCOOKEETIMELESS MUSICMACKINAWS
GREEN BAY 730-11 PMR P MMENOMINEE PARKOSHKOSH 1130 AMSPITFIRE RODEOMENOMINEE PARK - Y100 TENTOSHKOSH 1200 PMGRAND UNIONROCKY AND TARAS NUTHOUSEKAUKAUNA 900 PMDIAMOND AND STEELSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMSTAGE HOGGSSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMODEL CITIZENTANNERSKIMBERLY 800 PMEMINENCETHE HILLOMRO 600 PMPERT NEAR SANDSTONETHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEWELSCH ALE HOUSEMALONE 800 PMTHE STANGS LIVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 21432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
FEBRUARY 24OTIS amp THE ALLIGATORS REUNION TOURWHEELHOUSEKING 800 PM
FEBRUARY 25CRAIG HAWKINSONDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMGUTTERMOUTH W THE CRYPTICS AVENUES THE JEFFERTONSLYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 800 PMPAUL FILIPOWICZVILLAGE GREENHOWARD 600 PM
FEBRUARY 26KWT
BECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMDIG DEEPCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 800 PMREFLECT WORSHIP amp CHERIE NORGUAYCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMTHE 432SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMIFDAKAR CHOCOLATEERS BEACH PATROLLYRIC ROOMGREEN BAY 830 PMDOUBLE DOWNMARITIME BARAPPLETON 900 PMGREAT UNKNOWN RADIO BENEFITMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PMTHE DEL RAYSREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 800 PMSTAGE HOGGSSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMDANA ERLANDSONTHE BOTTLE ROOMGREEN BAY 700 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASETIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 27BIG MOUTHANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 930 PMTIN SANDWICHBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMGRAYLING PINGELBRIDGE BARFREMONT 700 PMPOUNDING FATHERSCAPITOL CENTREAPPLETON 900 PMCORNMEAL W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMCHARLES WALKER
BANDDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB amp GRILLGREEN BAY 900 PMVIC FERRARI HARLEY DAVIDSON MUSEUMMILWAUKEE 530 PMJOHNNY WADHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMCAT 5HORSESHOE BAY GOLF CLUBEGG HARBOR 800 PMWILDSIDEIZZYS PUBBERLIN 900 PMASK YOUR MOTHERJACKSON POINT SPORTS GRILLSEYMOUR 900 PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 900 PMBAD HABITZKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 930 PMREPLICALEAP INNFREEDOM 1000 PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 730 PMBIG AND TALLMARITIME TAVERNAPPLETON 900 PMRABID AARDVARKSMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PMHYDEMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 800 PMBOXKARREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMCRANKIN YANKEESRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BA 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PM
BOOMBOXXSTONE TOADMENASHA 900 PMMIXTAPETHE HAWK BAR AND GRILLCRIVITZ 900 PMCRYSTAL BOWERSOXTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PM6 FIGURESTIMBERLINE RESORTCRIVITZ 900 PMSTAGE HOGGSWHISTLE INNNICHOLS 900 PMJORGENSEND TAGGWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 900 PM
FEBRUARY 28ROCKERLEAP INNFREEDOM 200 PM432rsquoS POWER TRIOMILL CREEKAPPLETON 800 PM
MARCH 3ROB ANTHONYDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PM
MARCH 4RED CLOVER21 GUN ROADHOUSELEDGEVIEW 900 PMJANET PLANETBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-100 PMTHE 151SDEacuteJAgrave VUAPPLETON 900 PMROBERT ALLEN JR BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 930 PM6 FIGURES SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMSTAR SIX NINETHE SHORT BRANCHNEENAH 1000 PM
MARCH 5REPLICAANDUZZIS - HOWARDHOWARD 930 PM
DIAMOND AND STEELANDUZZIS EAST GBGREEN BAY 900 PMANDYrsquoS AUTOMATICSBECKETSOSHKOSH 830 PMTHE HITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 730 PMROWDY SHADEHOUSE W TBDCRANKY PATrsquoS NEENAH 1000 PMFAIRLAND BLUEGRASSCUP O JOYGREEN BAY 730 PMLOVE MONKEYSFAT JOESFOND DU LAC 1000 PMBAD HABITZGRAVEL PIT SPORTS BAR AND GRILLKIEL 900 PMSONIC CIRCUSHEADLINERSNEENAH 930 PMBRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10 PMHYDELEAP INNFREEDOM 930 PMRABID AARDVARKSOCTANE BAR AND GRILLWI RAPIDS 900 PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEREVS BOWL BAR AND GRILLOSHKOSH 900 PMSPITFIRE RODEORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 830 PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 900 PMGRAND UNIONSLUGGERSAPPLETON 930 PMTHE COUGARSTHE BAR LIME KILN ROADGREEN BAY 930 PMTHE ALAN KELLY GANGTHRASHER OPERA HOUSEGREEN LAKE 730 PMROAD TRIPWOODEYESWINNECONNE 800 PM
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
BECKY amp DAN
LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
Want to know what it
would be like to be
a dinosaur Now you
can through virtual
technology in this new
innovative exhibition
1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh WI 54901 9202365799 bull oshkoshmuseumorg
O S H KO S H
PublicMuseum
R24 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
17 Waugoo Ave Oshkosh 235-0023 bull atomickatzcom
START YOUR New Year
in Vintage
Tues-Sat11am-6pm
Experience the magic of live performance in a cool little historic venue
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR ALL EVENTS
506 Mill St Green Lake WI 54941
9202944279infothrasheroperahousecomwwwthrasheroperahousecom
Visit website for more info
Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
Suersquos Tidy HomeExperienced amp Affordable
HOMECLEANING
The Perfect Valentinersquos Gift
bull Quality Cleaning by the Ownerbull Cleaning Homes in FDL Since 2001bull Trustworthy Professional Cleaning at the Most Affordable Rates Around
A clean home makesus all feel loved
suestidyhomecom
CALL SUE NOW923-3699
or email tidysue4gmailcom
L10 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
February 2016 | SceneNewspapercom | R23
All Performances at 730pmDoors open at 630pm featuring
musicians from Lawrence University
Season VI Series Sponsors
Artistic Director John Harmon
Tickets $20Museum Members $12
Students $5Tickets available online or
by calling 920-733-4089
THE EVOLUTION OF JAZZ
Feb 18 2016Dave Sullivan Quartet
BeBop Guitar
March 17 2016Janet Planet feat John Harmon
Jazz Vocals Sponsored by
April 21 2016Dave Bayles
Conventional Piano Jazz Trio
May 19 2016Matt Turner and John Harmon
ContemporaryFuture
BECKY amp DAN
LUETT
February 1 ndash May 16
Want to know what it
would be like to be
a dinosaur Now you
can through virtual
technology in this new
innovative exhibition
1331 Algoma Boulevard Oshkosh WI 54901 9202365799 bull oshkoshmuseumorg
O S H KO S H
PublicMuseum
R24 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
17 Waugoo Ave Oshkosh 235-0023 bull atomickatzcom
START YOUR New Year
in Vintage
Tues-Sat11am-6pm
Experience the magic of live performance in a cool little historic venue
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR ALL EVENTS
506 Mill St Green Lake WI 54941
9202944279infothrasheroperahousecomwwwthrasheroperahousecom
Visit website for more info
Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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L10 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
R24 | SceneNewspapercom | February 2016
17 Waugoo Ave Oshkosh 235-0023 bull atomickatzcom
START YOUR New Year
in Vintage
Tues-Sat11am-6pm
Experience the magic of live performance in a cool little historic venue
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR ALL EVENTS
506 Mill St Green Lake WI 54941
9202944279infothrasheroperahousecomwwwthrasheroperahousecom
Visit website for more info
Saturday March 5 | $25 | 730 pm Alan Kelly Gang | Powerful emotive and critically acclaimed traditional Irish music band from the west of Ireland
Saturday February 27 | $25 | 730 pmCrystal Bowersox | Blues country folk and rock One of the most dynamic young voices in music to come along in years
Saturday February 20 | $23 | 730 pmPert Near Sandstone | String band music with raw energy playing tightly-crafted original bluegrass music
Saturday April 9 | $22 | 730 pmApril Verch Band | Fiddlersingerstep-dancer with a unique style of music blending American roots bluegrass amp folk
Saturday April 23 | $23 | 730 pm Guy Davis | A true renaissance man nominated for a dozen Blues Awards and released thirteen acclaimed albums
Saturday February 13 | $20 | 730 pmWilly Porter | Indie folk singersongwriter whose electrifying shows are guitar driven events- equal parts grit soul and muscle
Saturday April 30 | $25 | 730 pmDavid Lindley | Best known as featured accompanist with Jackson Browne and as leader of his own band El Rayo-X
Friday amp Saturday May 6 amp 7 | $28Paul Thorn Band | SingerSongwriter with a muscular brand of roots music - bluesy rocking and thoroughly Southern
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
Suersquos Tidy HomeExperienced amp Affordable
HOMECLEANING
The Perfect Valentinersquos Gift
bull Quality Cleaning by the Ownerbull Cleaning Homes in FDL Since 2001bull Trustworthy Professional Cleaning at the Most Affordable Rates Around
A clean home makesus all feel loved
suestidyhomecom
CALL SUE NOW923-3699
or email tidysue4gmailcom
L10 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L7
ENTERTAINMENT SERIOUSLY FUNNY
BY
C
A While the SCENE does everything to ensure the accuracy of its Events calendar we also understand that some dates and times change Please call ahead to confirm before traveling any distance
FEBRUARY 2016
For inclusion in our calendar of events please contact us
February 1 - May 16Be the DinosaurtradeOshkosh Public MuseumWant to know what it would be like to be a dinosaur Now you can in this new innovative exhibition Be the Dinosaurtrade is a groundbreaking fusion of state-of-the-art video game technology and traditional exhibits featur-ing full-size dinosaur bones a paleontology field station a Safari Jeep and more Visitors of all ages can enter into the largest and most complex restoration of an extinct ecosystem ever createdwwwoshkoshmuseumorg
February 5 amp 6 Antique Sporting amp Collectable ShowSunnyview Expo CenterFriday February 5 - 900 amSaturday February 6 - 300 pm
The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pm
FREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 6 EAA Skiplane Fly-In EAA AirVenture Museumrsquos Pioneer Airport1000 am - 130 pmFree admission to the publicThis special winter event which has welcomed more than 30 ski-planes in the past celebrates the unique flight segment of skiplane flying as well as the anniversary of the first-ever meeting of the Experimental Aircraft Associa-tion on January 26 1953wwweaaorg
OSFC Winter FishereeMenominee ParkOur Winter Fisheree Wild Game Feed and Memberrsquos Banquet are also very important events that make up the total money raised each year for fund-ing various projects and operat-ing costs All four events are held annually our Winter Fisheree is held in late January-early
February the Wild Game feed is typically held in late March and our Memberrsquos Banquet is put on in May Every event we put on is made successful by our dedicated volunteers Club Members sponsors and those who choose to participate and donate We look forward to many more years of continued success in this community
Winter Escape Summer DreamsLa Surersquos Banquet Hall800 am - 330 pm$45Join the Winnebago County Master Gardeners for a day of gardening expertise Three gar-dening professionals will fill the conference day including Megan Cain (The Creative Vegetable Gardener) Dr Susan Mahr (WI State Master Gardener Program Coordinator) and Kim Grveles (DNR Avian Ecologist) Yoursquoll hear about how to design a joy-inspiring garden bugs in your back yard migratory bird threats and tropical treasures in Costa Rica Our silent auction with many wonderful items to make bids on will be included along with a continental breakfast and lunch For more information visit wwwwinnebagomastergar-denersorg or call Linda Baeten at 9203798377
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pm
On the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
BILL AND TEDrsquoS EXCELLENT ADVENTURETime Community Theater700 pm 900 pmAdmission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 6 - April 17Joye Moon WatercolorsPaine Art Center and Gardens1100 am - 400 pmIn early 2016 the Paine Art Center and Gardens will present an exhibition of artworks by Joye Moon an Oshkosh native who is a nationally recognized and award-winning watercolor artist The exhibition will highlight the artistrsquos exuberant depictions of landscapes flowers and nature as well as her colorful abstrac-tions and paintings inspired by her extensive travelswwwthepaineorg
February 9 Museum Movie Night ndash Flight of the IntruderEAA AirVenture Museum630 pm - 1000 pmTravel back in time and experi-ence the golden age of cinema at EAArsquos Skyscape Theater Royale
a free series of classic aviation film screenings Each film begins at 630 pm in the museumrsquos Skyscape Theater an intimate setting with a 50-foot screen and state-of-the-art projection and sound systems The best part is that admission and popcorn are free (Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is subject to capacity)wwweaaorg
February 11 - 14 Oshkosh North Presents THE SOUND OF MUSICThe Grand Opera HouseFebruary 11 - 700 pmFebruary 12 - 700 pm February 13 - 700 pmFebruary 14 - 200 pmTickets $8 Kids 10 and Under $10 Students amp Seniors $14 AdultsThe hills are aliveyou know the rest Everyonersquos favorite tale of nannies nuns and Nazis is com-ing to the Grand Opera House care of the students of Oshkosh North High School Join them for the classic story filled with the ever-popular musical theatre standards such as ldquoMy Favorite Thingsrdquo ldquoDoe a Deerrdquo and ldquoEdelweissrdquo This family-friendly show is one you donrsquot want to miss THE SOUND OF MUSIC is part nostalgia part romance and most of all a show that makes you want to singwwwgrandoperahouseorg
February 12 amp 13The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
Suersquos Tidy HomeExperienced amp Affordable
HOMECLEANING
The Perfect Valentinersquos Gift
bull Quality Cleaning by the Ownerbull Cleaning Homes in FDL Since 2001bull Trustworthy Professional Cleaning at the Most Affordable Rates Around
A clean home makesus all feel loved
suestidyhomecom
CALL SUE NOW923-3699
or email tidysue4gmailcom
L10 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
L8 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
February 13Snowflake ShuffleStart Location Leach Amphitheater930 am Registration1000 am Race3 and under FreeAges 4-14 $1500Ages 15 and up $2000Please join The Oshkosh Rotary for our 2nd Annual Snowflake Shuffle Fun Run and Walk The first 200 registrants will receive a goodie bag and hat The Snowflake Shuffle begins at the Leach Amphitheater This scenic route follows the Fox River along the beautiful Oshkosh Riverwalk and Wiouwash Trails which then concludes at the Leach Amphitheater QUESTIONS Please contact Nikole Vergin Call 9203122098 or nverginfirstnationalbanksbiz
Heart of Winter 2016Leach Amphitheater1000 am - 200 pmThe third annual Heart of Winter celebration a heart-warming carnival on the banks of frozen Fox River will be held on Saturday February 13th This
yearrsquos event is poised to be bigger and better than ever with a new location expanded kidsrsquo activi-ties intricate ice carvings toasty concessions handmade craft fair dog mushing winter petting zoo live music and more
Annual Gala Event - A GRAND NIGHTThe Grand Opera HouseCocktails at 600 pm Dinner a 700 pm$125 per person $1250 per table of 10Black tie optionalFeaturing Direct from Man-hattan BILL ZEFFIRO and MARISSA MULDER Award-Winning Cabaret ArtistsProceeds benefit educational outreach and free community programming at The Grand Contact Michelle Gress at The Grand Administrative Office for information and reservations(920) 424-2355
THE EVIL DEADTime Community Theater700 pm - 1000 pmAdmission $5 cash onlyThis is a double feature with Dead Alive The Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 19 amp 20The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos
no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
Feb 19-21 25-27Oshkosh Community Players Almost MaineGrand Opera HouseMatinee amp evening performancesTickets $18$15Itrsquos winter in Almost Maine Salty waitresses lost visitors tough and not-so-tough women and men crack open some beer start their snowmobiles pitch a tent and gather under the northern lights to try to make sense of this strange thing called love Funny sexy sad and ever-searching the people of Almost Maine are stalked by dreams and fears alike as they ante up again and again determined to get past the ldquoalmostrdquo to capture the real Love is local and the world is strange in this midwinter nightrsquos dreamoshkoshtheatreorg
February 20 Special Olympics Polar PlungeMenominee Park900 am - 300 pmThe Polar Plunge is more than jumping into freezing water Itrsquos
about changing the lives of over 10000 athletes across the state of Wisconsin Last year with the help of 1700 brave souls the Oshkosh Polar Plunge was able to raise more that $444000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin The Oshkosh Polar Plunge is going to be a jam-packed day including the Freezinrsquo For a Reason 5K a Buffalo Wild Wings Eating Contest and of course plenty of plunging Live music will also be taking place throughout the day in the Entertainment Tent To take the Plunge you only need to raise $75 Thatrsquos it But why stop there Check out our website wwwpolarplungewiorgfundraising to find some tips to help kick start your fundraising and surpass your goal
SCHOOL OF ROCKTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm$3 admission cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 26 amp 27Battle on Bago Winter EditionThe MidWestrsquos largest ice fishing tournament and the family amp fishing event of The year Over $275000 in prizes and the structure of how you can win a prize everyone has a chance to go home a winner Battle on Bago is an event supported by the community and returned directly back to the community If you donrsquot feel like fishing you are more then welcome to join us in the tent (Free Admission) for great food amp drinks live music and tons of awesome raffle prizes
February 27Meet the ArtistJambalaya Arts Inc600 pm - 900 pmJambalaya Arts Inc is giving you an opportunity to meet the artists who are showing their work during the month This is your chance to interact with the artists who are featured during the local Gallery Walks (taking place the first Saturday of every month) Come down and get to know your local artists ask them questions learn about their techniques inspirations and other projects
SLAPSHOTTime Community Theater700 pm - 900 pm Admission $3 cash onlyThe Time Community Theater is a volunteer-based non-profit theater established to provide an affordable venue for the arts that contributes to the revitalization of downtown Oshkoshwwwtimecommunitytheatercom
February 27 amp 2835th Annual ldquoEchoes of the Pastrdquo Historical Trade FairSunnyview Expo CenterSaturday 900 am - 500 pm Sunday 900 am - 300 pmAdmission is $5 for adults children age 10 and younger are free with an adult Weekend passes also availableMeet the merchants and crafts-men stocking historical clothing books patterns tinware pewter beads leather fur forged iron pottery firearms knives and more All for sale Meet civilian and soldiers representing time periods ranging form the mid 1700s through teh American Civil War (1860s) and western frontier The show features demonstrations music shopping and a festival atmosphere
The Backlot
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
Suersquos Tidy HomeExperienced amp Affordable
HOMECLEANING
The Perfect Valentinersquos Gift
bull Quality Cleaning by the Ownerbull Cleaning Homes in FDL Since 2001bull Trustworthy Professional Cleaning at the Most Affordable Rates Around
A clean home makesus all feel loved
suestidyhomecom
CALL SUE NOW923-3699
or email tidysue4gmailcom
L10 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L9
CALENDARS THE BIG EVENTS
Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 3 - 13Rooms of BloomsPaine Art Center and GardensSpecial Hours and AdmissionThu Mar 3ndashSun Mar 6Thu Mar 10ndashSun Mar 13Thu amp Sun 1100 am ndash 500 pmFri amp Sat 1000 am ndash 600 pm$11 Adult$7 Youth (ages 5-17)Free MembersRooms of Blooms celebrates the art of floral design within the exquisite settings of the historic Paine estate The show features more than one hundred artistic fresh floral creations by the most talented designers in the region The beautiful floral creations are inspired by the ambiance of the Paine and artworks on displaywwwthepaineorg
March 4 amp 5The Backlot Comedy HouseImprov Comedy Show900 pm$10Ages 21+Enjoy some Improv How our show works give the suggestions and our actors create scenes and characters based off those suggestions Itrsquos fun Plus therersquos no drink minimum
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic1030 pmFREEAges 21+This is your opportunity to test out some comedy material on mic on stage in front of a room of your peers Join us at the Backlot and get your name on the coveted list Once on the list you can both max andor relax until your name is likely mispronounced by the host of the evening then it is your chance to drop five minutes of original comedy thebacklotcomedyhousecom
March 5EAArsquos Hops amp PropsEAA AirVenture Museum700 pm - 10 00 pm$75 General Admission ($65 EAA Members) $125 VIP Dining Experience ($115 EAA Members)EAArsquos premier beer-tasting event is back for the 12th year in a row Wet your whistle with some of the finest beers in the world as you enjoy delicious food and live music that will keep you on your feet all night long Spend an evening sampling more than 300 extraordinary beverages from around the world while the master brewers you love are on hand to answer any and all questions you have about their
craft Plus the 2015 Peoplersquos Choice winners return to share their award-winning beers that you voted forwwweaaorg
Oshkosh Gallery WalkDowntown600 pm - 900 pmOn the first Saturday of every month Downtown Oshkosh comes alive with the Oshkosh Gallery Walk Oshkosh galleries and businesses open their doors to feature artwork of all varieties and genres from local artists Come join the hundreds of other art lovers who make Oshkosh the place to be on the first Saturday of every month
Vic Ferrari and Steve March-Tormeacute Together Again ndash
For the First TimeGrand Opera House730 pm - 900 pmTickets $48$44$40$35$32$25With over 2500 shows to their credit Vic Ferrari has been the most versatile and ldquoin-demandrdquo musical acts in the Midwest since 1988 The band is unique because of their attention to detail in their performances arrangements and production Vic Ferrari amp fans are pas-sionate about making music a positive change for good For this performance the band is joined by singersongwriterradio host Steve March-Tormeacute son of the multi-talented Mel Tormeacute and stepson of actorTV game show host Hal March Steve is known nationally as a jazz singer but in this concert hersquoll pay tribute to some of his early musical influences including The Beatles Crosby Stills amp Nash and
Kenny Loggins wwwgrandoperahouseorg
March 6 Monroe CrossingGrand Opera House300 pm - 500 pmTickets $38$34$32$28$24$20World-class bluegrass entertain-ers Monroe Crossing are back by popular demand Named in honor of Bill Monroe Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass bluegrass gospel and heartfelt originals Their airtight harmonies razor sharp arrange-ments and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canadawwwgrandoperahouseorg
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L10 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
L10 | SceneNewspapercom | Greater Oshkosh | February 2016
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps
February 2016 | Greater Oshkosh | SceneNewspapercom | L11
Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks
Have we got a trail for you
Trail may vary slightly due to snow conditions
Presented by
Saturday March 5 2016EAA AirVenture Museum | 7-10 pmVIP Dining Experience at 530 pm
For tickets and more information visit EAAorgHopsProps