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BY WILL STAHL
If you’re old enough to remember the JFK assassination,
you can certainly remember the first arrival of the Beatles in the
United States. They were like nothing ever seen here before and
their appearance was one of the first signs of the sea change in
American culture we think of as the Sixties.
Though we had seen rock ‘n’ roll sensations before, not even
Elvis provoked the excitement and controversy ignited by the
Beatles.
They bewildered older adults, annoyed (for awhile) some
teen-age boys and generated screaming frenzy in audiences of
mostly teenage girls, many of whom were carried away to the
point of obsession. The Beatles’ dark-suited, mop-headed look,
their catchy romantic songs with tight harmonies and lively
beats, and their cleverly humorous remarks to the press gave off
an aura of cool that no American band had ever achieved.
Though they were only the first wave of the British invasion,
they provided the boomer generation with their most indelible
musical memories. Their music became the main soundtrack of
adolescence in the Sixties, and as we matured, so did the Bea-
tles––their music growing more broadly themed, sophisticated
and darker. And as the calendar flipped over into the Seventies,
the group finally, and in many minds tragically, unraveled into
four quite disparate careers.
But the boomers held onto their fondness, reverence almost,
for the Beatles and passed their affection on to their children and
grandchildren. It’s hard to think of any band or individual singer
that has maintained such a broad base of listeners or influenced
so many other musicians.
In 2003, a drummer, Alan Wagner realized that an audience
existed for a truly authentic tribute band and so founded the
Cavern Beat, named for the Cavern Club, the basement night-
club in Liverpool, England, from which the Beatles emerged
onto the world stage and the important piece of the original
band name.
To learn about the group and its story, I first looked at their
website and videos. Performances of songs such as “If I Fell,”
“Eight Days a Week,” “Love Me Do,” and “All My Loving,”
seemed convincing recreations of the Beatles sound and look.
Then I called Armando Regalado, one of the group’s early
members, a co-manager, and the one who takes the Paul McCart-
ney part in singing and playing. I asked first how they had found
the people to be the band members.
“We were very fortunate that those people came to us,”
Regalado said. “It was a gift.” Other members are Jim Irizarry,
taking the John Lennon part, and Doug Coutere plays in the
George Harrison role. The one who does the drumming only
wants to be known as “Eric” since Ringo was mostly just
“Ringo,” Regalado told me. Wagner left the group in 2005,
but the current members have all been together since then. Phil
Gawthrop, the other co-manager, is an “authentic Brit,” and has
helped them with the accents.
Regalado said they play all the same period instruments as the
Beatles. They use the same designs and materials for the clothing,
including the black Chesterfield suits worn in the early days.
When I wondered how they developed a stage presence that
so closely echoes the Beatles, Regalado said that he’s asked that
a lot. “ Some people study and analyze the movements of the
performers. I feel the music and it moves me. We stand on the
stage and let the music move us…we look at the old film [of the
Beatles], watch it, but we don’t study it closely.” As far as stage
positioning: “The Beatles set the standard for the four-piece rock
band.”
While the groups origins and Regalado’s preferences are in the
early “roots” Beatles work, they can do later songs too, depending
on what the client wants, out to Abbey Road. Such songs include
“Here Comes the Sun,” “Get Back,” and “Hey Jude,” but their
repertoire lists many more. They have the uniforms shown on the
cover of the Sargent Pepper album, but Regalado cautions that
they cannot duplicate the orchestration and sound effects that
color many of the songs on that album.
Performance of the middle and later period Beatles songs
comes with the appropriate changes of costume. In available
videos of those songs, Jim Irizarry manages an almost-spooky
resemblance to John Lennon with long hair and glasses.
The biggest demand is for the early Beatles, and he thinks
that’s what they will be doing the most of in Waupun.
As to his background and interest, Regalado said, “I was a
child of the Seventies and I grew up listening to the Beatles and
doing air guitar. I didn’t imagine that someday I’d be doing those
songs on stage for real.”
Cavern Beat is based in northeast Illinois, with two members
living in Chicago and the other two farther out. Regalado lives
in rural DeKalb County and has a day job teaching history,
philosophy and theology at a Catholic high school in Aurora,
Illinois. “Your students think it’s pretty cool when they find out
you’re a musician.”
The group plays many dates around the Midwest, but they
have played all over the United States and in a number of foreign
countries, particularly Britain. According to the website, they
have played three gigs at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, where
the Beatles themselves played more times than anywhere else in
the world. The website (cavernbeat.com) has a number of videos
showing the group onstage doing Beatles songs from different
points in their career. More are on YouTube. If you have even a
whiff of nostalgia for the Beatles, I suggest a look. If you have
more than a whiff––or simply like authentically done Sixties
music––I suggest being at Celebrate Waupun on July 3.
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BY ROHN BISHOP
Saddam Hussein was a bad guy, a really
bad guy.
Following a brutal rise to power in
1979, Saddam Hussein would become
one of the most evil men on the planet,
devastating Iraq and repressing all dissent.
Saddam would use
chemical weapons
against his own
people; start an
awful war with
Iran that would
kill hundreds
of thousands of
people on both
s i d e s , b e f o re
i n v a d i n g t h e
peaceful, oil rich
nation of Kuwait
in August of 1990.
Following the
invasion of our
ally, President
G e o r g e Bu s h
declared that,
“This will not
stand; this aggression against Kuwait.”
The president was not joking.
In January of 1991 President Bush lead
a coalition of nations to liberate Kuwait
and return it to her rightful inhabitants,
addressing the American People from
the Oval Office, Bush said, “Five months
ago Saddam Hussein started this brutal
war against Kuwait, tonight the battle is
joined.”
The mission, known as Operation
Desert Storm, was a resounding suc-
cess. Saddam’s forces were removed from
Kuwait by the end of February. “Kuwait is
liberated. Iraq’s army is defeated. Our mili-
tary objectives are met,” said the president,
“We declared that the aggression against
Kuwait would not stand. And tonight,
America and the world have kept their
word.”
Some have criticized the Bush adminis-
tration for not invading Iraq and removing
Saddam Hussein, right then and there,
however, President Bush, the coalition, the
United Nations, and the Congress autho-
rized a mission to liberate Kuwait, not
Iraq. The mission was over, we had won,
and Bush brought the troops home.
Saddam Hussein remained a bad guy, a
really bad guy.
Following the war there
were uprisings opposing
Saddam, all of which ended
in the deaths of thousands
of Iraqi’s. To make matters
worse, our intelligence
agencies learned that Sad-
dam’s chemical, biological
and nuclear weapons
programs were far more
advanced than previously
known.
Throughout the 1990’s
Saddam ignored UN reso-
lutions, he would violate
no-fly zones that the UN
had put in place, he would
not disclose his weapons
programs, he was a state
sponsor of terrorism, and
attempted to assassinate former President
Bush.
Saddam Hussein had become an even
more dangerous man.
It had become so difficult to deal with
Saddam that in 1998 the Congress passed,
and President Bill Clinton signed the “Iraq
Liberation Act,” making the removal of
Saddam Hussein and a democratic Iraq the
official policy of the United States.
On February 17, 1998 President
Clinton said, “…there is clear evidence of
weapons of mass destruction program. Iraq
admitted, among other things, an offensive
biological warfare capability, notably,
5,000 gallons of botulinum, which causes
botulism; 2,000 gallons of anthrax; 25
biological-filled Scud warheads; and 157
aerial bombs. And I might say UNSCOM
inspectors believe that Iraq has actually
greatly understated its production....
Over the past few months, as [the
weapons inspectors] have come closer
and closer to rooting out Iraq’s remaining
nuclear capacity, Saddam has undertaken
yet another gambit to thwart their ambi-
tions by imposing debilitating conditions
on the inspectors and declaring key sites
which have still not been inspected off
limits...Now, let’s imagine the future. What
if he fails to comply and we fail to act, or
we take some ambiguous third route,
which gives him yet more opportunities
to develop this program of weapons of
mass destruction and continue to press for
the release of the sanctions and continue
to ignore the solemn commitments that
he made? Well, he will conclude that the
international community has lost its will.
He will then conclude that he can go right
on and do more to rebuild an arsenal of
devastating destruction. And some day,
some way, I guarantee you he’ll use the
arsenal....”
Following the September 11, 2001
terrorist attacks, America could no longer
afford to allow Saddam Hussein to remain
in power. The world believed he had
weapons of mass destruction, (WMDs).
President’s Bush, Clinton, and Bush all
believed he had WMDs. In fact, the evi-
dence was so overwhelming, that when
President George W. Bush asked congress
for permission to remove Saddam, it was
an overwhelming bi-partisan vote, passing
the Democrat controlled US Senate 77-23.
(Democrats voting to remove Saddam
included Hillary Clinton, Harry Reid, Joe
Biden, and Herb Kohl.)
The Iraq War got off to a quick and
successful start. Iraq was liberated and
Saddam’s government was toppled in short
order. Unexpectedly, a brutal insurgency
from Al Qaeda was succeeding in Iraq,
until Bush instituted the “surge” strategy.
The surge worked, Al Qaeda was defeated,
Iraq was given back to Iraqi’s, and President
Obama inherited a peaceful stable Iraq.
Obama, a critic of the war, along with
a Democratic Party that, again abandoned
a war effort for political purposes. He has
squandered this military success, by per-
petrating the lie that, “Bush lied,” or “we
rushed to war,” both started as anti-war
slogans, repeated by Democrat politicians,
liberal media outlets, and never properly
responded to by Bush. So much so, that
this lie has sunk into the popular culture
as “truth.”
It’s the lie about the truth that’s
become “the truth,” and it helped to turn
the American people against the “War on
Terror.”
This is incredibly dangerous because
this “new truth” clouds our judgment as
a county. We used the “new truth” as an
excuse to elect Barack Obama and aban-
don our efforts in the Middle East.
Liberating Iraqis from Saddam Hussein
wasn’t a mistake, electing Barack Obama
and quitting on Iraq was. Iraq had a
relatively stable pro-America government
on Obama’s first day; all he needed was a
“status of forces” agreement, easy to do, if
he wanted to. But Obama was determined
to leave zero American presence in Iraq,
and today much of Iraq has fallen to ISIS,
the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. ISIS
would like to use Iraq as a base of opera-
tions to launch a new caliphate, and ter-
rorize people into joining the “religion of
peace.” While at the same time Iran, also
a state sponsor of terror ,negotiates with
John Kerry about obtaining nuclear capa-
bilities.
Under the leadership of President
Obama the Middle East is leading us
toward a world war. ISIS beheads Chris-
tians, murders gays, treats women as slaves,
and threatens the existence of Israel.
All made possible because Americans
believe a lie about a truth that’s become
“the truth.”
Rohn W. Bishop is a monthly contributor to
the Scene. Bishop, a former Waupun City
Council member, currently serves as treasurer
for the Republican Party of Fond du Lac
County
Contact Rohn:
Email: rohnnyb@msn.com
Twitter: @RohnWBishop
When the lie about the
Truth becomes the Truth
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ENTERTAINMENT // POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE
BY BLAINE SCHULTZ
Has there ever been a band more
appropriately named than The Unheard
Of? They couldn’t get arrested in their own
back yard, yet have seven vinyl releases at
home and in Europe.
Recently the group celebrated its 30
year milestone on WMSE 91.7 fm.
Three decades ago Jim Galaxy and the
late Dave Raeck got together to concoct a
psychedelic/garage rock cocktail. Blend-
ing Raeck’s Stooges/Cramps/MC5 influ-
ences with Galaxy’s Yardbirds/Chocolate
Watchband/13th
Floor Elevators leanings,
it is a sound that remains the band’s sonic
foundation.
“Even after he left the band Dave
remained our musical compass. It was his
idea for us to get vinyl released in Europe.”
“You know we never were a ‘Milwau-
kee’ band,” said leader Galaxy. “We were
always a little bit nomadic, always on the
fringes. Our success has been to have fans
on five of the seven continents and to have
fans far and wide. The biggest fan base is in
Greece and Italy,”
The band started out playing obscure
psychedelic and garage covers, evolving
to add originals and after that the VOX
sound the vinyl era.
With their roots in Germantown, the
band eventually ventured into Milwaukee
to play a gig at the late, lamented Century
Hall with Liquid Pink.
“Of the 3 of us who started the band, I
am the only one still here to tell the story,”
says Galaxy. Current members include
mark Dietrich, Frank Milligan, Mel Mon-
temayor III and Galaxy. Past collaborators
have included Glenn Rehse, Julie Bran-
denburg, Dale Kaminski, Lori Kern and
the late-Davey Jones. A 2015 recording
session is in progress.
While live appearances remain few and
far between, Galaxy and company soldier
on, content with an “overseas niche and
pockets of zealots everywhere.”
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- 1. FOND DU LAC EDITION | WWW.SCENENEWSPAPER.COM | JUNE 2015 SC NE E Haase Pedals Across America Photo by Trish Derge
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- 4. FOND DU LAC EDITION Advertising deadline for July is June 20 at 5 p.m. Submit ads to ads@ scenenewspaper.com. The SCENE is published monthly by Calumet Press, Inc.The SCENE provides news and commentary on politics, current events, arts and entertainment, and daily living.We retain sole ownership of all non-syndicated editorial work and staff-produced advertisements contained herein. No duplication is allowed without permission from Calumet Press,Inc.2015. PO Box 227 •Chilton,WI 53014 •920-849-4551 Calumet PRESSINC. L6 Michael Casper Jamie Lee Rake Nick Olig Steve Lonsway Bonni Miller Kimberly Fisher Trisha Derge Jean Detjen Will Stahl James Page Dobie Maxwell Rohn Bishop Tony Palmeri Jane Spietz Rob Zimmer George Halas Jim Moran Blaine Schultz CONTENTS SCENE STAFF Publisher James Moran • 920.418.1777 [email protected] Associate Publisher Norma Jean Fochs • 715.254.6324 [email protected] Editor Michael Casper • 920.344.0036 [email protected] Ad Director/Sales Greg Doyle • 920.251.8944 [email protected] Graphic Designer Ericka Kramer-Baker • 920.602.2297 [email protected] CONTRIBUTORS L14 L18 Here it is Dairy Month, and we don’t have a story about one single cow in the entire edition. Where’s Ogden Nash when you need him? Or Michael Perry, for that matter? What we do have is an incredible story about a local athlete... Dave Haase. He’s what some may call a “nut.” Get this...he’s riding his bike across the United States. Sure, it’s been done before. But he’s doing it competitively, and trying to win a race. He’s also doing it on very little sleep. In fact, on the first leg of his journey he won’t sleep for the first 40 hours. Think of that. Try doing anything, much less riding a bicycle across deserts and mountains, for forty hours straight! My buns are numbing up just thinking about it. I can barely get through half a workday without a midday siesta. Dave is going the first forty with no shut-eye. Then, when he does take a break, it will only be for an hour or so nap before he saddles up once again. And so it will go, from one coast to the other, as fast as he can physically go. Nuts? Maybe. But, Dave is a different breed of cat. Looking at him you can tell he has zero body fat. Talking to him you can feel his competitive zeal and determination. His undertaking may sound a little crazy to we, the lumpy masses with body fat levels that are most easily measured by the bucket...but we are not Dave. Also within your SCENE this month, all things interesting including food, drink, live en- tertainment, Father’s Day, politics, fashion, homage to our flag, humor, art, and much more! Enjoy. Michael, Editor Fond du Lac and surrounding south valley FROM THE EDITOR // MICHAEL CASPER COVER STORY L6 Haase Pedals Across America FINE ARTS L14 47th Annual Art on the Island R10 Foxy Finds FOOD & DRINK L12 Food Review R2 Brewmaster R4 Year of the Rabbit R6 From the Wine Cav R8 Tricia’s Table ENTERTAINMENT R14 Cavern Beat R16 Live from Japan R18 Dobie Maxwell R24 Concert Watch R30 The Spanish Inquisition R34 Sunsplash R36 Freedom Sunday R38 Postcard from Milwaukee R40 YO! It’s Ho Malone Time! R40 Concert Series Announced R40 Reaching for the Zenith R42 Theatre Z to Present “Other Desert Cities” L16 Nick Olig L18 Be an All-Pro Dad NEWS & VIEWS L10 Hearts to Heroes L10 Ripon Summer Concert Series R20 Rohn’s Rants R22 Media Rants R32 Flag Day OUTDOORS R28 Rain Gardens EVENT CALENDARS R42 Live Music L20 The Big Events
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- 6. L6 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 BY MICHAEL CASPER The Race Across America is not for the faint of heart, legs, lungs, or mind. It’s a non-stop bicycle race that begins in Oceanside, California, and this year finishes in Annapolis, Maryland. Approxi- mately 3,000 miles climbing over 120,000 feet of mountains, across vast deserts, in heat, rain, and cold, through 14 states, and all in a span of nine days. Dave Haase, owner of Attitude Sports in Fond du Lac, and Pewaukee, has done this before, several times as a matter of fact. This month he’s attempting it again. Michael: You do this solo? Dave: I do, but I have a support team that follows me, making sure I continue to ride my bike nonstop for what we hope is about 22 to 23 hours per day. I’ll get about an hour of sleep a day. Our game plan is to ride without stopping for the first 40 hours, sleep for an hour and a half, and then continue at about 22 hour intervals with 2 hours of off-bike time. Michael: Isn’t sleep deprivation used as a form or torture? How do you train for how this will mess with your mind? Dave: Working a lot of hours in the bike shop, riding before work, riding after work. Experiences from other races helps, and this is the fifth time I’ve done this par- ticular challenge. Michael: How did you do the first four attempts? Dave: The first time I didn’t finish, and ended up in the hospital in West Virginia, 400 miles from the finish. The second time I did it was in 2005, I finished fourth. The third time was 2006 and again finished fourth. The last time I did it was in 2008 and I finished third, but I was always the top American finisher. Michael: Athletes from around the world participate? Dave: Yes. A guy from Austria has won it the last two years. There are three or four solo female racers too. Michael: How many athletes do this every year? Dave: This year there are forty solo racers, and there are team divisions with two, four or eight-person teams. Michael: How many in your crew? Dave: This year I have the most I’ve ever had, at ten. One will strictly work to move the crew up the road...he’ll be in an RV taking care of the rest of the crew. I’ll have a follow van with a driver, a navigator, a decision maker, two nurses in charge of my nutrition and hydration, checking my blood pressure and other things to ensure I’m working and performing optimally. Michael: You live in Fond du Lac. How do you train for the drastic changes in elevation you encounter? Dave: I just don’t worry about it. I can’t be gone from work to train in the mountains, and generally speaking I’m pretty good in the mountains. Heat is the issue for me. We bike across the deserts of California, Arizona, and into Utah. Some- times it’ll be as hot as 120-degrees during the day, and as cold as maybe 30-degrees at night. Michael: Having done this before, in the heat, have you ever hallucinated...seen mirages? Dave: For sure (laugh). In the desert, you look down the road, and it’s straight and it looks as though it never ends. There’s a particular stretch in Monument Valley where the road seems to go forever. You see incredibly beautiful mountains way off in the distance. Michael: After the start in Oceanside, is your competition ever in sight, either in front or behind you? Dave: At certain points in the race you’re literally racing a racer, two or three hours up the road. Then they may sleep, and you might catch them. But ideally you want to race to your optimum level, because you can only go just so fast. You can’t race to beat the guy at 100 miles, you Haase Pedals Across America Continue on Page L8
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- 8. L8 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 COVER STORY // HAASE PEDALS ACROSS AMERICA have to race to beat them at 3000 miles. Michael: Speaking from experience? Dave: I made that mistake. I went too hard at points when I should have relaxed a bit, because you have to get all the way across the country (laugh). Michael: What does you family think of all this? Dave: They used to think it was crazy, but now it just normal. I do other races throughout the year, not as extreme as this, but this year I did five 500-mile, 24 to 36 hour nonstop races. My family gets a little nervous, and worries about it, but they also know I’m going to do this no matter what. Michael: When you cross the finish line, are there people along the route going crazy and cheering? Dave: It depends on what time of day you finish. Usually there’s nobody there. If you arrive during the day, there will be people there, but if it’s three in the morn- ing, you’ll have your crew cheering, but that’s about it. Michael: What does go through your mind when do you finish? Dave: It’s kind of a weird thing. You get so fired up to do this, it’s a great accom- plishment, and then you get to the finish... and it’s almost a let down. You’re so happy to be done, but then in reality...it’s just time to go back home, and back to work. It takes about a month, when it finally sinks in. That’s when I’ve had a sense of having achieved this. Michael: Tell me about what IBM is doing for, and to you. Dave: They host a convention called IBM Vision 2015. It’s put on by IBM and Watson Analytics. I was on a stationary bike at the convention, riding for five or six hours creating data, they had me swallow a thermometer that emits a radio frequency that charts my core body temperature. They measured data and analytics as I pedaled on the stationary, and we’ll be able to use the information they gathered and downloaded onto an iPad. We can base race-decisions upon things like my core temp, the power I’m putting out, the position my body is in on the bike which can determine whether or not I’m well rested, the affects of weather, wind direction, temperature, the amount of sleep I’ve had, my recovery. Michael: What makes you want to do this race? Dave: I want to do it every year, but the cost is prohibitive. I have 10 people, I have to get them across the country...I don’t expect them to volunteer. The entry fee alone is $3000, and my total cost comes to around $20,000. I’ve had some good sponsors, and sometimes local people will come into the store and give me 50 or 100 bucks to do it. Michael: You’ll be wearing a GPS during the race so people can follow you. Dave: That’s right. It’s kind of funny because people afterward have said, ‘I was following you as you went, and checked every couple hours, but it didn’t look like you were going very fast (laugh).’ Well, I’m on a bike, not in a Camaro...I’m not moving that fast! Michael: But anyone can follow you on the web. Dave: On the Race Across America website, or davehaase.com where we’ll have all the race data, and if things work the way they’re supposed to we’re going to live- stream all the data that we’re compil- ing from IBM. You’ll have the same dashboard my crew has, and you’ll see my speed, my heart rate, all the stats. T h e R a c e Across America begins June 16th. Follow Dave at raceacrossamerica.org or davehaase.com Celebrating Our 34th Year Get your Swing Back! Safe, natural, drug free alternative for pain control & Health Restoration. Most Insurance Plans Excepted • Medicare/Medicaid • Humana/FABOH • Anthem/BC/BS • WEA/HSM • Network Health • United Health Care • CIGNA • UMR • HealthEOS • Plus Many More Walk Ins and Same Day Appointments Welcome! Open Monday - Friday 8-12, 2-6 • Saturday by Appointment Dr. Scott Suprenand 921-4130 • 924 Forest Avenue • Fond du Lac Dr. Craig Wink mention this ad and you will receive a complimentary consultation Great health happens by choice...Not by chance! Get Healthy for Golf Season Continued from Page L6
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- 10. L10 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 NEWS & VIEWS // HEARTS TO HEROES Walleye Weekend 2015 is excited to announce the All New Hearts to Heroes Charity Motorcycle Ride on June 13. The theme for this year’s ride is “Ride for a Ride” with proceeds benefiting the Ameri- can Legion Riders; the nation’s largest war- time veterans service organization. Spon- sors of the ride include: Mercury Marine, Bergstrom Toyota Scion of Oshkosh, Open Road Harley-Davidson, J.T.L. Repair and Salute The Troops. The festivities will kick off at Open Road Harley-Davidson at 11:00 a.m. with registration & a pre-party featuring live music, raffles, food & more! The ride will depart at 3:00 p.m. for a scenic ride through southeast Fond du Lac County and will arrive at Walleye Weekend between 4:45 – 5:15 p.m. where riders will parade into the grounds for VIP parking. There will be ample time for camaraderie with fellow riders, visiting with ride spon- sors, and enjoying the music of Rooftop Jumpers. Between 7:45 – 10:00 p.m. Hairball, a wildly popular rock & roll trib- ute band, will entertain guests with music that pays homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world. Fireworks will con- clude the evening at 10:00 p.m., sponsored by Glacier Hills Credit Union. According to Rick Patton, Director of Veterans Services, Fond du Lac County, the funds raised will benefit the American Legion Riders and will be used to purchase a new van. “The Fond du Lac County Veteran Service Office Transportation program provides transportation to our elderly and severely disabled ambulatory veterans who can no longer drive themselves due to age or disability reasons and do not have friends or family who can transport them,” Patton said. “All of our vehicles have been purchased with donated funds from veteran service organizations and the community, not with county tax dollars, and our drivers are volunteers. We antici- pate our oldest van will need to be retired in 2017 due to age and mileage and this “New Vehicle Fund” is set up to serve that purpose. We anticipate that when that time comes, the van will have between 180,000 and 230,000 miles on it.” According to Lori Thiel, Managing Partner of Open Road Harley-Davidson, Open Road Harley-Davidson is excited to be a part of an event that highlights and benefits veterans. “An all new event embracing and hon- oring those who have served our country is a sincere privilege,” Thiel said. “Open Road Harley-Davidson, an inaugurating partner of this event, feels it’s a great way to give back to the many local men and women who have helped shape our way of life. This event touches the patriotism in all of us with an opportunity to pay it for- ward. Whether you’re a rider or non-rider, Walleye Weekend is the place to be.” Ride registration is $25 per rider or $35 two-up, and includes: ride, festival admis- sion & entertainment, collectible pin, raffle ticket, meal voucher and premium parking at Walleye Weekend (bikes only). The ride is rain or shine on Saturday, June 13 and all makes and models are welcome (2, 3 or 4 wheels). Pre-registration is available on the Walleye Weekend website at www. walleyeweekend.com, in-store at Open Road Harley-Davidson (24 S. Rolling Meadows Drive, Fond du Lac) or at JTL Repair located at N5756 Co Rd D, Fond du Lac. For the 23nd consecutive summer, the streets of downtown Ripon will be filled with the sound of music when the Ripon Summer Concert Series returns. This year’s series includes a greater variety of music than ever before. Organized by Ripon Main Street, Inc., the free outdoor concerts kick off with Wisconsin’s premier blues band Reverend Raven on Friday, June 5. “Main Street has scheduled a diverse group of entertainers encompassing a wide range of musical styles,” noted Craig Tebon, Ripon’s Downtown Manager. “We tried to select bands that would appeal to a variety of people.” This year’s schedule fea- tures a wide range of musical styles, with several community favorites returning to the lineup including Sam Llanas, formerly of the BoDeans, Tuba Dan, Copperbox, and the Dave Steffen band. The concerts run from 7 to 10pm and take place at the Village Green located at the corner of Watson and Seward Street in downtown Ripon. A variety of beverages are available and participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. No carry-ins are allowed in the park, beverage sales help cover entertainment expenses. Tebon mentioned several local busi- nesses have committed to sponsoring the music series, but additional sponsors are still needed. “We are grateful to have their support, because there would not be a concert series without their financial assistance” said Tebon. Donations of any amount may be given and can be sent to: Ripon Main Street, Inc., P.O. Box 365, Ripon, WI 54971. Ripon Main Street, Inc. invites you to enjoy an evening of entertainment in historic downtown Ripon and discover the charm of small town hospitality. Visit downtownripon.com for more information and the complete summer schedule. Ripon Summer Concert Series Set to Return HEARTS TO HEROES Charity Motorcycle Ride DIDYOUKNOW? SC NE E Contact us today to get your ad in front of SCENE readers. Contact details can be found on our table of contents page. Readership is quite evenly distributed by gender 52.2% 48.8% Male Female
- 11. June 2015 | Fond Du Lac | SceneNewspaper.com | L11 Summer HARBORWaterfront Restaurant & Bar at the Clear Water Friday, June 5th • Boarding @ 6:30pm Cruise 7-9pm New Glarus Beer tasting cruise-RSVP (715)258-2866 Beer, soda and snacks included. Saturday, June 6 • 9:30pm Follow Suit – Playing a variety of classic to modern rock hits. These talented local musicians are taking the Valley by storm! Sunday, June 7 • 3:00 pm Desperate Ottos – From Honky Tonk to Classic Country to Rockabilly get ready for some great dancing music! Saturday, June 13 • 9:30pm Crankin’ Yankees – This band has it all with powerful vocals, three guitar ninjas and a powerhouse percussion they rock it all night. Sunday, June 14 • 3pm Dave Steffan Band – Listen to Dave and the guys crank out some great classic rock. Friday June 19 • Boarding @ 6:30pm Cruise 7-10pm Janet Planet Jazz Cruise – RSVP (715) 258-2866 Beer, soda and snacks included. Saturday, June 20 • 9:30pm Doozey – These guys got together in 2010 and have never looked back winning the 2012 WIXX Rock Band Contest. Sunday, June 21 • 3pm Mo Jo and Flipside – The best R & B and Blues in the state. Tuesday, June 23 • 6pm Shane Hardwicke – Back for the summer, this Waupaca native is a crowd favorite. Saturday, June 27 • 9:30pm Cool Waters Band – There’re BACK!!! That’s right Greg has the band backtogether. Get ready for a packed house with great award winning music. Sunday, June 28 • 3pm The Presidents – The founding fathers started back in 2006 and became an instant hit. A perfect mix of song selection and persona. Their stimulus package actually delivers! Tuesday, June 30 • 6pm Shane Hardwicke – Back for the summer, this Waupaca native is a crowd favorite. Wednesday July 1 • 6pm Scottie Meyer Solo– Catch his impressive solo act featuring rock and modern country favorites. SUNDAYS Live Music outside on our floating stage from 3pm until 7pm. MONDAYS Trivia Night! Sign in at 7pm and the games begin at 8. (Starting mid June) Prize for the winning team is a bar tab! Happy Hour 4-6pm! TUESDAYS Dinner special: tequila lime chicken Happy Hour 4-6pm! Live music on the deck by candlelight starting at dusk mid June-August. WEDNESDAYS Happy Hour 4-6pm! Perch Dinner 5-9. THURSDAYS Happy Hour 4-6pm! Steak Night! FRIDAYS Come in for our Great Friday Fish Specials (4 pm - 10 pm). SATURDAYS Live music (band) every Saturday starting at 9:30 all Summer long (through August). www.clearwaterharbor.com N2757 County Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 • (715) 258-9912 Chain O'Lakes Cruises Nightly Happenings Book your Private Partyat the Harbor!Contacts us for details (715) 258-2866 JOIN US FOR A NARRATED TOUR CRUISE AND LEARN SOME HISTORY OF THE LAKES. Call (715) 258-2866 to reserve your space today! JUNE EVENTS Father’s Day brunch cruise Sunday June 21st
- 12. L12 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 Food Review BY JAMIE LEE RAKE If you’re anything like I am in this way, you may look at a restaurant’s menu online and see one item that compels you to drive there. Other eateries may already be favor- ite haunts of yours, and when they offer a new item that looks especially good to you, you’re game to try them. Other places may be out of your usual rounds, but their sur- roundings and culinary approaches keep you coming back to sample more of their wares. All three of the above reasons to eat out come into play for this month’s review. Not entirely by design, the trio of experiences involve what some have called nature’s perfect food: the egg. You might figure that if there’s out-of- town travel involved in chowing down on edible hen droppings, one of those meals is going to be breakfast. Right you are, dear reader, but did you also figure that it might also involve fish? My only other prior encounters with seafood for morning meals involve leftovers Grandma Rake’s leftover salmon patties and adventures in African-American soul food that include croquettes similar to my late granny’s and shrimp with cheese grits. But a trip to the Badger State’s Holy Land was in order to take in the trout and eggs at Eden Cafe (303 W Main St, Eden, at the corner of County Highways B and V). Half of the butterflied filet of the freshwater swimmer in question might be enough for some appetites, and that can be had for $2.60 less than the whole thing. But how good that whole thing is, fried to a golden brown, with its ever so slight fishiness adding to the fulsome flavor of its tender flesh. With those eggs (my mood was for basted ones that day), toast and American fries, it was filling without being oppressively heavy. After a full night’s sleep without any snacking before bedtime, the entire trout just may not be an unreason- able portion to power a body through until lunch after all. And though lemon and tartar sauce weren’t offered, the entree was so tasty on its own that the condiments may have only complicated a savoriness that stood well on its own. Special note should be taken of those fries as well. Hash browns and the seem- ingly more standard American cut of sliced potatoes are available, but what a pleasure it is to find a breakfast nook that offers cubed American fries prepared to be crispy on the outside, nearly fluffy inside. Sometimes the littlest things can upgrade the sim- plest meal from really good to great. The Belly Buster at Waupun’s Golden Cup Cafe (400 E. Main St., at the corner of Main and Madison) was already a great deal of food, consisting of a half pound patty that’s 35% smoked pork belly and 65% beef, topped with fried onion chunks, bacon and a combo of lettuce-tomato slices and pickles on the side. But the recommenda- tion of one of the Cup’s food ser- vice providers, as evidenced by the colorful tent on the sides of estab- lishment’s booths and tables tout- ing it, has resulted in the Buster’s transformation into simply The Belly Burger. Ironically, it’s even more of a gut buster with the addition of one more protein-rich topping. If you’ve been paying attention, you know that topping to be an egg. Gloriously messy as this munchable monstrosity already is, ordering that ovum over hard was one of my better decisions the day I first sunk my teeth into one of those treats. On a more personal note, since cerebral palsy makes me a one-handed diner, next time I order a Belly Burger (and, Lord will- ing, there will be numerous next times), I’ll have it cut in half before it meets my hungry gaze. That should make it at least a bit less messy. Fries at Golden Cup merit mention, too. Pickle fries, that is. My previous sam- pling of deep-fried, battered pickle chips at a barbeque joint in Waukesha left me underwhelmed. Since I was trying one new thing at one of my favorite home town locales to score a veggie omelet, how- ever, why not try its recent addition of dill spears slathered in batter and dipped into hot oil as well? The salty plant flesh makes for a peculiarly addictive duo with the crispy, light coating surrounding it. Ranch dressing for dipping, which you’ll have to request, adds a complimentary creaminess, but next time I’m of a mind to order them, it would be good to have a friend along to split the sizable order. My pastor kidded me about eating “health food” when I told him of The Belly Burger, but he shouldn’t be so sar- castic about the Salad Nicoise at Mayville’s healthy grocery & cafe The Natural Way (35 S. Main St.). What must have been my first French food since last going out for crepes in Cedarburg is Chef Earl’s prepara- tion of the literally Nice dinner salad on a rectangular plate filled with chunks of cold grilled tuna, artichoke hearts, baby spin- ach, little tomatoes, diced boiled potato, mushroom slices, olives, celery, cold and crisp green string beans, and sunflower seeds, and a halved hard boiled you-know- what! All over which is lightly doused with a sprinkling of lemon vinaigrette. Perhaps sensing a general regional distaste for them, though I’m personally game for them...Earl forgoes the traditional inclusion of anchovies in the mix. Though she’s arguably speaking from a position of bias, Earl’s partner in the Way, nutritionist Patty Roskopf stopped by my table to offer that the dish on the plate before made made for the perfect meal. She has a point. She and Earl also have a penchant for nigh divine desserts. My first trip to their eclectic emporium ended in my ordering a piece of the their chocolate lava cake. What tasted like a hint of raspberry flavor in it turns out to be an affect of the fermented chocolate used in the recipe. Topped with freshly whipped cream, it’s worth the price, which happens to be only $3 less than the salad mentioned above. Expect me to report on a hot main dish, which may be a weekend brunch, at this most delightful Way some time in the near future. And For Another Dessert... Going to Kwik Trip convenience stores is more about the reliably scrump- tious, fairly inexpensive sandwiches and the breakfast and chicken barbeque pizza variations than anything else for me. But a recent addition to their pastry selection will earn my return at least a time or two. Raspberry Crowns look and tastes like open face turnovers: buttery, flaky crust surrounding and upholding a fruit filling that is, like the old Canada Dry Ginger Ale jingle put it, not too sweet. If it looks like a Danish without icing, no reasonable soul would blame you for thinking so. Sorry Triple Chocolate Bismarck, it looks like you’ve moved to #2 when it comes to my favorite KT goodie. Next month: Sausage party in Madi- son! FOOD & DRINK // FOOD REVIEW The Natural Way’s chef Earl Gesling and nutritionist Patty Roskopf.
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- 14. L14 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 FINE ARTS // ART ON THE ISLAND The Fond du Lac Artists’ Association (FDLAA) invites everyone to Lake- side Park’s Oven Island in Fond du Lac from 10 until 4 Sunday, June 7. Approximately 70 artists from the all over the Midwest will exhibit a vari- ety of arts and crafts including paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more. A silent auction will be held with funds raised benefitting a scholarship program offered by FDLAA. The Fond du Lac Artists’ Association (FDLAA) invites the public to attend in its 47th Annual Summer Arts & Crafts High School Seniors who received this years Fond du Lac Artists’ Assoc. Birkholz scholarships are Todd Petri, of St. Mary’s Springs Academy, and Sarah Hansen, Alexandra Olson, and Lauren Elwing, all of Fond du Lac High School. Sarah Honaker, of Winnebago Lutheran Academy received the Arnold and Meta Firle Scholarship offered through the Fond du Lac Area Foundation. The silent auction will be ongoing all day with select tables closing at 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The Silent Auction items are donated by the artists in the show. Vendors will be selling their artistic creations throughout the day. Food will be served by the Fond du Lac’s Noon Optimist. The children’s area will be buzzing with creative kids drawing, painting, creating crafts projects and more. Live music by Love Sum will fill the air through the afternoon along with Betty Trent Face Painting. Admission is free. We are inviting those who are handicapped to park on Oven Island. Come out and support our local artist and our future artists! There is something for everyone and a great way to spend time with your family in our wonderful Lakeside Park. 47th Annual ART on the ISLAND
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- 16. L16 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 ENTERTAINMENT // NICK OLIG President BM: Yo, I found your name and site by accident while Googling ‘Nips Ogle,’ and I guess I’m not the best speller in the world. Anyway, I gotta call bull on some of your sentences and stuff. Keeping a positive state of mind might be a challenge to a bum, but I’m here to tell you that life really isn’t that hard. If you want to succeed, all you’ve got to do is man up, get out there and grab the world where it hurts, and correctly guess all six numbers of the Powerball drawing like I did. Listen here, crybaby. I’m a first-time reader, last-time reader. Name’s President Boobs Magnet. There was a different, worse name on my birth certificate, but I decided to remix my whole persona the day I earned my man card by winning that $550,000,000 jackpot. I also celebrated with family and friends by raging at a Chuck E. Cheese’s on Ecstasy. Looking back, a lot of cool stuff went down on my 18th birthday. After skimming through a story you did, I believe you’re overdue for a swift boot to the butt, courtesy of the boot of a millionaire. And my boots are made of diamond-studded gold, so you’d best have an insurance card, son. Your big words don’t scare me. Hell, anyone can self-publish two books. I did! The first was called Books Are for Losers. I’m too rich to care about the irony. It’s 70 pages of dope rhymes plus some finger paintings inspired by Breaking Bad. My second effort was The Powerbal- lin’ Pimp, an erotic pop-up book that has been banned in 24 countries and parts of the Bible Belt. So, heed my advice. Even though you failed to win the Powerball on your 18th birthday like so many other losers, you can still make something of your life. As we say at the marina, you must pull yourself up by the bootstraps before you can pull your head out of your butt, and when I say “self,” I mean “balls,” and when I say “butt,” I mean “purse.” You’d better stop making excuses, reach skyward for that brass ring, and show that Powerball who’s wearin’ the pants. The idea of me reading your gripes is whack. You think my life has been perfect and painless? What about those hard fought 17 years when I didn’t have an 11-figure bank account (if you include the cents?) Do you think I could afford the Batmobile from Batman Begins when I bought my first car? Hell no. I had to wait until I was 18 to do that. My dad’s hookup as the owner of a dealership could only manage me a measly 2009 Lexus. And did I complain? Not often. And do you think I’ve lost my drive just because I’ll never have to work another day in my life? Go frig yourself. I stay busy. My Tuesdays and Thursdays are dedicated to chugging bottles of blue Gatorade and Cristal and whizzing off the top of a parking garage. Also, my weekends are pretty well booked with the ultimate test of endurance: Marathons. Sex mara- thons, that is. And they don’t always go perfectly. This one gymnast from Switzerland even left me with a bruised hip that kind of hurt for two days. So no, to answer my original question, my life is NOT all perfect and painless. You know, not everyone has what it takes to hire disgraced Food Network personalities to cook their meals, or pay the principal ten-grand to fart into the microphone on graduation day, or visit the White House to see the quote-unquote “real president” only to give that broke-ass chump the finger, but winners find a way to make it happen. So, quit feeling sorry for yourself, manifest your destiny, and tell those 1: 175,223,510 odds they should have their doubts about YOU. Real Ballers pick their own numbers, by the way. Do you think a stroke of genius like 11, 19, 29, 32, 54, 12 was an accident? Get real. Those are the numbers of my favorite players on the Patriots. I put my trust in the reigning champs with Tom “Gisele Bangin’” Brady as the Powerball and BOOM! A cool half-billion, yo. And if the haters wanna scoff at P-Ball 12 and his four-game suspension, they should know that the penalty was going to be a lot worse before I bribed the commissioner with a spaceship. If you don’t have the spine to get rich like me and those football dudes, so be it. But I’ll tell you what the best part of being insanely wealthy is. It’s claiming Devils Lake State Park as your backyard, having all the knuckleheads who run onto the field during ballgames brought to you in chains and set loose in the wild like frantic prey—with former pop star Aaron Carter to serve by your side as gun-caddy, wingman, second banana, source on what it’s like to have a Backstreet Boy for an older brother, lackey, and personal slave. A.C. is learning the hard way that real friendship means answering the freaking fan mail I sent him in like 2003, when I just wanted to know why I wasn’t invited to “Aaron’s Party.” And that’s what life is all about. As for this “fan mail,” I’m just about ready to drop the microphone. In closing, maybe I can deliver a bombshell to prove a point: I didn’t even win the jackpot on my first ticket. In fact, all the numbers were wrong on that one. But did I surrender to defeat? No. I learned a lesson—to never trust “quick pick” ever again. Then I looked at the other ticket I had bought, and that was the winner. Now that’s what I call perseverance. Your’s truly with a Microphone Drop, President Boobs Magnet Advice from a Powerball Winner BY NICK OLIG I don’t want to be melodramatic, but life is hard. It can be staggering. We’re all surrounded by hardship and adversity, and that’s just the way it is. Sometimes I feel like I’m teetering on the brink of hopelessness, and I’ve never even had to endure a riot in Baltimore or an earthquake in Nepal, never been among the unlucky ones picked by God or the lack thereof, and told without sympathy: “Now deal with THIS.” But I’ve been told to calm down and quit my griping—to persevere in the face of that hardship and adversity. That was the gist anyway, of the advice I got from a com- menter on my blog. And I’ve decided to turn his missive over to you. It’s the mani- festo of a young man with a bold claim to all the answers. He might actually be on to something, and I’ll leave it to you to feel happy or sad about that. Here’s the phi- losophy of a brash go-getter who referred to himself as “President Boobs Magnet.”
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- 18. R2 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 FOOD & DRINK // BREWMASTER BY STEVE LONSWAY Typically when our team samples beer to write this fine article, we go out and purchase the beer or look at our in-house stock and find one that jumps out at us. We do this so that you, the consumer is able to understand what drove us to the particular brewery or style. It may be a really catchy name or an eye-grabbing label, or one that we saw advertised in our beer magazines that piqued our interests. Well, this sample is a bit different. This month’s beer was sent to us from O’so Brewing Company of Plover, Wisconsin. Because this beer “arrived” at our place, we chose to take a different approach to the tasting portion. We did not read the label (other than the name) and did zero research on it prior to pouring it. Here is what we found when we tasted a 750 ml bottle of Goldi- lock’s Revenge. With a name such as Goldi- lock’s Revenge, we all assumed a golden colored beer. We quickly realized that was not the case. This beer poured very dark, dark- as-night dark actually, with an appealing creamy brown head, and great foam stability. With a look at the label we see that this is a Smoked Imperial Stout aged in used oak brandy barrels. The label depicts Goldilock’s sporting an angry smile while she holds up a decapitated stuffed bear’s head in a revengeful manner. Very fit- ting for what’s inside. We used standard 4 ounce straight sided glasses for the sampling and allowed the beer to warm up to about 50 degrees. Our team differed on the nose of this sample. Three of us indicated a light or nondescript nose with faint smells of cedar. The other three (including myself) sensed a nice complexity of raisins, tobacco, chocolate, currant, coffee and a pleasant smokiness. I personally think that the nose showcased all components of the beer; smoke, Stout malts, brandy, fruit and wood. Very impressive thus far! The flavor profile is quite a bit more com- plex than its nose. The smokiness is obvious as well as the roasted malt characters and the assertive bitterness from the hops. The flavors leeched from the wood barrel certainly has brandy notes paired with tart cherry, ash and bakers chocolate. The higher alcohol content has a warming sensation as it slides so bliss- fully down your throat. As this beer finishes, the oakiness, and fruit really jump out. The body is medium and it finishes roasty and dry with the alcohol showing presence once again with its warming capabilities. Definitely not harsh or astringent, just very pleasurable. Goldilock’s Revenge should age quite well with the many layers blending together, and even better over time as long as the area it is stored in remains dark and on the cool side. Now let’s discuss the fine folks that are behind this beautiful brew. Marc and Katina Buttera began their life together in school and started a family earlier than most. At age 19 they moved with their son Dylan to Stevens Point to attend Midstate Technical College and enjoy the birth of another child Daniel. Marc graduated in Mechanical Design and Katina in accounting. As if they weren’t busy enough, Marc also started home brewing with guidance from a neighbor. Marc’s profession sent the family to Tennessee, but the beauty we all know as ‘Wisconsin’ drew them back. While they continued to play the corporate game, they began moonlighting by opening a home brew store called Point Brew Supply. After outgrowing the 200 square feet of their original shop, they moved to another location in Point. Their hard work and devotion con- tinued on a successful path and in 2007 moved the home brew store to Plover, Wisconsin and added O’so Brewing Company to the mix. Again growth continued and another move was imminent, this time to Village Park in Plover. This allowed Marc and Katina to expand their brewery operations and their home brew store, but also allowed them to add a Tap Room. Their Tap Room is a must-visit to experience the many fine beers they brew as well as a nice variety of guest beers brewed by other Wisconsin breweries. O’so brewing has always done a wonderful job with their beers, but what stands out the most is their commitment to the brewing industry. As we at Stone Arch were working diligently on our laboratory, many (and I mean many) questions continued to surface. After a quick conversa- tion with Marc, Stone Arch Head Brewer Connor was invited to Plover to work side-by-side with his Quality Control Manager to learn the art of laboratory procedures. As if that wasn’t nice enough, Marc also sent Connor back with invaluable documents to help our laboratory get jump started, and instituted almost immediately upon return. For that we have deep gratitude for Marc and his lovely wife Katina. FINAL WORD: Support really good people that brew really good beer….sup- port O’so Brewing Company! Goldilock’s Revenge is a beer that you will not want to pass up. Whether you age it, or consume it right away, you are truly in for a treat. Cheers! Goldilock’s Revenge
- 20. R4 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 FOOD & DRINK // GRASS ROOTS FOOD BY BONNI MILLER Backyard chickens? Sure. But today’s homesteading buzz is all about the backyard rabbit. Rabbits grow quickly, using proportionately a fraction of the water and other environmental resources of larger animals. They are easily housed and handled, and are an excellent and prolific source of uber-healthy protein. Unlike chickens, they’re very quiet. And these small, famously amorous animals are a very big idea in sustainable agriculture. An indication of rabbit’s trendiness surfaced not long ago in an unlikely place. Referencing its relatively tiny ecological footprint, a recent article in Vogue magazine touted rabbit as the next “ethical meat.” And rabbits are indeed low impact livestock with plenty of merit. One female rabbit can easily produce 75 to 100 pounds of meat a year. And a handful of breeding rabbits could fill most of the protein needs for an average family in a space barely larger than a dog kennel, if raised conventionally (in cages), and with quality feed pellets. Many new rabbit farmers prefer to pasture graze their animals, though, just as many large-animal graziers do. Even then, a space no bigger than an average backyard can provide enough “pasture” for several rabbits, if managed properly. Rabbits raised on pasture tend to grow somewhat more slowly than conventionally raised rabbits, but they develop a better nutritional profile. “When you start thinking about where your food comes from,” rabbit farmer Tommy Enright said “given the choice between animals raised indoors in cages and on concrete, or animals raised out on grassy pasture, why would I support the former?” Enright and his wife, Samantha raise the Silver Fox breed of rabbits at their Black Rabbit Farm in Amherst. Silver Fox are a rare and historic breed that fell out of favor with rabbit rais- ers in recent decades, but like other heritage livestock breeds have seen a resurgence of popularity in recent years. In a time when people are increasingly conscious of their food decisions, raising an at-risk animal such as Silver Fox or American Blue rabbits, and increasing the diversity of our food supply, has become part of a larger, more ecologically responsible mindset. Historically, rabbits have been an essential player in the quest for self-sufficiency. During WWII, both in the U.S, and abroad, too, rabbit raising was encouraged by governments as an easy way for families to contribute to national security. Adding to their appeal, rabbits present exceptional value beyond their meat. Not only is their fur warm and soft, but the manure of rabbits is an outstanding garden fertilizer. Hence, rabbits can feed the garden, and the trimmings from a rabbit-fed garden can go back to feed the rabbits. It’s a beautiful efficiency. Culinarily, rabbit meat is often compared to chicken or turkey. It takes well to all flavor profiles, and can be used interchangeably in any recipe normally used for chicken. It’s even leaner than chicken breast, with more protein than beef. It’s high in vitamins B12 and E, and those wonderful omega-3 fatty acids. It’s easily digestible and a great choice for the elderly and those recovering from injury. Trendsetting chefs across the country are embracing the growing popularity of rabbit meat, featuring delicious rabbit pates, confits, and braises on their menus. Take note that commercially raised rabbit that’s offered in grocery stores is often meat that’s been raised in China and shipped overseas. It pays to seek out a local farmer to buy it directly from them or their market outlets if you want a fresh and superior product. When preparing rabbit, keep in mind that it’s very lean and be careful not to overcook it, or it could end up a bit dry. Again, it’s comparable to chicken breast. Cook it fast and hot, or low and slow, for best results. Bon appetit! Cookit! RabbitwithDijonSauce(Adapted from Bistro Cooking by Patricia Wells) Serves four Cooking time: 1 ½ - 2 hours, mostly unattended This simple braise showcases the flavor and versatility of domestic rabbit meat and is easily made at home on a lovely, lazy day. Ingredients: Loins and hind legs from two rabbits (reserve the rest of the rabbit for stock) ½ cup dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 bottle of dry white wine 2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon flour Several branches of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme 1 bay leaf Chopped fresh parsley Tools: a pastry brush, parchment or waxed paper to set the raw rabbit on while it marinates, a large heavy non-reactive skillet (preferably stainless steel or enameled cast-iron), tongs, platter About an hour before you intend to cook the rabbit, lay the cuts out on the parchment or waxed paper and paint with dijon mustard using a pastry brush or your fingers. Season well with salt and pepper and let it come to room temperature. Heat the oil and butter in the skillet and fry the rabbit over medium heat until browned and golden. Do this in batches if need be. Remove the rabbit from the pan to the plat- ter and set aside. Add a few tablespoons of wine to the skillet and deglaze, stirring any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Leaving the liquid and flavorful browned bits in the pan, add the chopped onions and cook until they’re soft and browned at the edges. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the flour. Add the rest of the wine and the herbs and stir to mix. Add all the pieces of rabbit. Bring the liquid just to a boil and immediately lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook slowly, turning the pieces of meat occasionally, until the rabbit is tender and the sauce is reduced and starting to thicken. Arrange the meat on the serving platter, drizzle some of the sauce over top, reserving the rest to serve on the side, and garnish with the parsley. Year of the Rabbit
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- 22. R6 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 BY KIMBERLY FISHER What island are you on? As we come into the summer months, wouldn’t it be amazing to explore the world, take on many adventures and surround yourself with great wine? I can take you there. Though it may be through the exploration of wine growing islands, I will show you the true beauty and define the best varietals in some of the world’s greatest island wine regions. SICILY: After centuries of stagnation, this historical and fascinating island is now one of Italy’s most vital and improved wine regions. Sicily is very hot and irrigation is a necessity for a good half of Sicilian vineyards. There are countless grape variet- ies grown in different parts of the Island. One of the most iconic producers of the Island is Planeta, which has a winery in all of the Island’s major DOC’s. Planeta has been instrumental in the study of Sicily’s climate, terroir and is a leader in match- ing varietals to their best growing regions. Marsala is Sicily’s classic fortified wine, produced in both dry and sweet styles from the Catarratto, Grillo and Inzolia grapes. Some of Sicily’s best wines are made from the indigenous red variety Nero D Avola, and the region’s only DOCG, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, is a blend of Nero D’Avola with Frappato. SARDINIA: This Island off Italy’s west coast produces a relatively high proportion of DOC and DOCG wines when compared to most other regions of the south. One of the most notable grapes grown on the Island is Cannonau di Sardegna. Cannonau is the Sardinian name for Grenache. One leading pro- ducer on this Island is Sella and Mosca, and even Dr. Oz agrees about this unique wine having been featured in his magazine with the proclamation to “Drink Cannonau wine and live past 100.” NEW ZEALAND: One of the most remote wine producing wine regions in the world, his Island nation is a relative new- comer to the global wine industry. Having limited landmass, its wine production is fairly small, but the country has made a significant name for itself. New Zealand is comprised of two main Islands. The North Island is warmer and leads in the production of red wines. Hawkes Bay located on the North Island, produces more than 70% of all of New Zealand’s red wines, and the unique soil made of a mix of sedimentary sandstone and gravel allows Bordeaux varietals to grow well. In the South Island, the Marlborough region is now home to nearly 60% of all of New Zealand’s vines. The most explo- sive growth has been in the planting of Sauvignon Blanc and top producers such as Cloudy Bay, Brancott, and Nobilo have given this region prominence in the production of Pinot Noir and especially Sauvignon Blanc. No matter which Island you chose no matter what adventure you are seek- ing, worthy Island produced wines are available. This summer go to your own Island and take in the rich history, or get enriched with the newness that it has to offer. Whatever you chose, you will not be disappointed. From the Wine Cave FOOD & DRINK // FROM THE WINE CAVE Have you ever finished your dinner, but then found yourself hungry close to bed time? You’re not alone – plenty of us feel the need to snack as the night progresses, and luckily, studies have deduced the perfect nightcap: wine! Recent studies have pointed out that wine can help diabetics, and improve your sex, but apparently, wine is also a great way to prevent midnight munchies. According to Linda Monk, a 47 year-old woman who lost 6 pounds in three weeks, the benefit of having a nightly glass of wine is that the treat suppresses her cravings for unhealthy snacks like “sweets, and chocolate.” Instead, the moderate portion of wine makes her feel sated without going to town on the late night eating. Linda is gleaning advice from Tim Ferriss’s book: The 4-Hour Body. Ferriss champions the theory that if you enjoy a little wine in the evening, you’re more likely to feel satisfied and thus less inclined to give up on dieting. Red wine is supposedly preferable to other snacks. According to The Daily Mail, a study that took place over the course of 13 years at Harvard University found that amongst a group of 20,000 women, those who drank half a bottle of wine a day lessened their risk of obesity. As half a bottle is the equivalent of two glasses, Linda and the other women seem to be living proof of the study. 40 year-old Samantha Merrit is another woman who sings the praises of nightly wine, claiming “the calories don’t seem to have made an impact on the bathroom scales…Now, I can happily say no to a dessert and I treat myself to a glass or two around four nights a week.” Besides her appetite being satisfied, Merrit also credits the wine with help- ing her sleep and feeling less anxious. As is always the case, the trick is moderation. While having a glass or two before bed is a good substitute for going crazy on chocolate snacking, drinking too much wine can leave you consum- ing more calories than a late night binge, and leave you feeling pretty hung over for work. Stick to 1-2 glasses if you want to curb your hunger, sleep better, and feel less deprived. For more, visit vinepair.com Wine before Bedtime
- 24. R8 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 SangriaI borrowed this favorite from Emeril Lagasse...I promise it’ll put you in mind to sit on the patio and shut out the rest of the world. Ingredients 1 (750-ml) bottle red wine 1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup orange flavored liqueur (recommended: triple sec or Grand Marnier) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 orange, thinly sliced 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 1 unwaxed apple, cored, and cut into thin wedges 1 (750-ml) bottle sparkling water, chilled Directions Combine everything but the sparkling water in a large plastic container or glass pitcher. Cover and chill completely, 1 to 2 hours. When ready to serve, add the sparkling water. FOOD & DRINK // TRICIA’S TABLE BY TRISH DERGE Have you ever had a meal, seated across from your husband or boyfriend, and wonder to yourself, “Does he even taste what he’s eating? How does he manage to inhale all that in such a short span of time? He’s like a young wolf! I’d bet that if I reached my hand across the table in proximity to this gastronomic force of nature, he’d nip off the end of a finger or two and never break mandibular stride.” For those who have observed the sometime unappealing way men consume their food, you may be happy to know that there’s newly discovered science behind why. Yes, a new experiment conducted by several emaciated researchers at Semyung University in South Korea have confirmed that (fanfare!) men eat their food much faster than women. Guess what they concluded as to why? Men take bigger bites and chew at a faster pace. Stop the presses! Really? Didn’t see that one coming. The team initially set out to study the relationship between “chewing rates and obesity” for the journal Physiology & Behavior. But the results showed a stronger correlation between chewing and gender. Makes sense. They conducted the study by attach- ing electrodes to the jaw muscles of all 48 participants; 24 men and 24 women. They then mea- sured the speed at which they consumed 152 grams (about a cup and a quarter) of boiled white rice. Though the study group was very small, the researchers concluded that, “men have significantly different chewing performances compared with women.” The team found that eating behaviors vary “significantly by obesity status,” but the discrepancy was more pronounced between men and women. The team of researchers hope to use these findings to inform gender specific treatments of obesity in the future. They could have saved a lot of time and grant money last November if they’d have only accepted my invitation to Thanksgiv- ing dinner, and focused their study on my brother-in-law Bob. Fast Eaters Are Mostly Men... Eating Dark Chocolate at Work INCREASES Productivity Finally, some facts to back up what I’ve been claiming forever! If you start feeling soporific at work today, this new study might perk you up. The group of now pimply-faced scientists from Northern Arizona University have conducted a study, and concluded that eating a piece of dark chocolate may activate your brain in a way that helps increase your levels of attention. They enlisted 122 study participants, (why they didn’t call me...I don’t know?) Using electroencephalography (which is a fancy way of saying they attached wires to their 122 heads) they then examined the participants’ brains after eating dark chocolate, as well as checking their blood pressure. They found that the people who consumed the dark chocolate (60 percent cacao) exhibited the signs of alertness and attentiveness, while raising blood pressure for a short period of time. But, they also gave some subjects dark chocolate with an amino acid that’s found in things like green tea...and even though chocolate is a stimulant, the L-theanine amino acid seemed to lower blood pressure and still improve alertness. Conclusion: Dark chocolate is good. Another study they could have simply asked me about, but instead spent oodles of money, expended a lot of time and effort, and never once extended an invitation.
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- 26. FINE ARTS // FOXY FINDS Foxy Finds BY JEAN DETJEN,ARTFUL LIVING R10 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 Evoke the cool, coastal spirit of California shores with “the ultimate Spring/Summer sneaker” by SeaVees, available exclusively at The Haberdasher Limited, Downtown Green Bay. Classic designs comprised of high quality materials for long lasting comfort and style. Neutral hued styles featured include the Hermosa Plimsoll, Baja Slip On and Westwood Lace Up. $78 per pair in Men’s sizes 8-12 (custom orders available). Calling all paradise enthusiasts... Get into the mix of tropical fun with this cute Aloha print maxi sundress by Tommy Bahama! Vintage-inspired Hawaii-themed prints come together in the multi-paneled skirt. Made from supersoft-and-silky rayon, it feels amazing and drapes beautifully. Straps adjust to fit you, while the smocked bodice stretches to fit comfort- ably. $148 in Women’s sizes XS-XL. The full bloom prettiness is calling your name from Bill Paul Ltd. in Downtown Neenah. Timepieces are back in a big way as functional statement mak- ing accessories. A colorful bouquet of band colors and face styles are yours for the picking with these trendy watches by Geneva. Choose from solids, stripes, dots and zigzags… just a few styles shown here. At just $19.95, pick up a few to mix up your look. Great for gift giving! Find these at Market Boutique on Main in Oshkosh. This eclectic independently owned shop is celebrating 5 years of business this month in Downtown Oshkosh… be sure to stop in for special in-store promotions in honor of this milestone!
- 27. June 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R11 appletondowntown.org #onegreatplace SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Rain Location: Mill Creek, 417 W. College Ave. Thank you to our Sponsors: ® Charitable Funds Media Partners: Thursdays • Houdini Plaza JUNE 4 Boogie and the Yo-Yo’z JUNE 11 Consult the Briefcase Opening: Eminence JUNE 18 Road Trip (Jones Park) Opening: Strawberry Jam Band JUNE 25 Bad Habitz JULY 2 Rooftop Jumpers JULY 9 LoveMonkeys JULY 16 Vic Ferrari Symphony on the Rocks (Jones Park) Opening: Mistrial JULY 23 Cool Waters Band JULY 30 Half Empty AUG. 6 Mile of Music 3-Band Showcase AUG. 13 RPM AUG. 20 Boxkar (Jones Park) Opening: Tony Anders & The Radiolites AUG. 27 Unity the Band Appleton One Great Place! LUNCHTIME LIVE CONCERTS Rain Location: Copper Rock Coffee Company 417 W. College Ave. Houdini Plaza Thursdays June 4 – Aug. 27 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- 28. FINE ARTS // FOXY FINDS R12 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 Mixed media natural wood coasters utilizing wood burning technique, paint, and colored pencils. This lovely butterfly metamorphosis set makes a special gift or symbolic statement in all variety of work and living spaces. $60/set, other butterfly and animal designs available. AmazInk Tattoos & Rainbow Warrior Studios, owned and operated by local artist Laura Schrampfer, is a private tattoo studio and art gallery coming to The Draw on the river’s edge in Downtown Appleton this Summer. Inquiries can be sent via Facebook page and Etsy site. Live garden art in repurposed wood frames make a stunning state- ment. Each thoughtfully arranged piece features a variety of succu- lent plants in complementary textures and hues. Uniquely designed by Urban Evolutions (UE), Inc. in Appleton. $95 and up. UE provides reclaimed materials for home, retail, and corporate con- struction. They also build store fixtures and residential furniture. Add punch to your patio with Wisconsin Amish crafted maintenance-free outdoor seating, complete with convenient cup-holders. Constructed from environmentally friendly, 100% recycled plastic milk jugs. Fade and flame resistant with stainless steel hardware for years of comfort and enjoy- ment. Choose from an array of bright, juicy hues at Gabriel Furniture in Downtown Appleton. Other styles available. Stationary Chairs start as low as $314. Everyone loves a good story… summon your own with signed artisan Spiritiles from Koerten’s Fine Framing and Gifts in Stevens Point. Enameled molten glass fired on copper and wrapped around wood. The pieces are hand made using glad frit (crushed or ordered glass) and are made similar to a sand painting. They are then fired in a kiln at high heat to melt the image and adhere it to the metal. Artist Houston Llew designed Spiritiles to be the size and weight of a “good book” because he liked the nostalgic feel of having a book in hand. Each shimmering image is accompanied by a quote on the side. Spiritiles easily wall hang or stand alone. These wonderful artworks will never fade or tarnish and may be enjoyed in sunny or humid spots where other art may not endure. Each is made individually, so no two are exactly the same. $115 each. Shauna, the second generation owner of Koerten’s, hand selects American made and fair trade items to add to the store’s unique offering of gifts, art and collectables. They feature many local and regional artists. New store hours: Tuesday through Friday 10-6 and Saturday 10-5.
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- 30. R14 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 BY WILL STAHL If you’re old enough to remember the JFK assassination, you can certainly remember the first arrival of the Beatles in the United States. They were like nothing ever seen here before and their appearance was one of the first signs of the sea change in American culture we think of as the Sixties. Though we had seen rock ‘n’ roll sensations before, not even Elvis provoked the excitement and controversy ignited by the Beatles. They bewildered older adults, annoyed (for awhile) some teen-age boys and generated screaming frenzy in audiences of mostly teenage girls, many of whom were carried away to the point of obsession. The Beatles’ dark-suited, mop-headed look, their catchy romantic songs with tight harmonies and lively beats, and their cleverly humorous remarks to the press gave off an aura of cool that no American band had ever achieved. Though they were only the first wave of the British invasion, they provided the boomer generation with their most indelible musical memories. Their music became the main soundtrack of adolescence in the Sixties, and as we matured, so did the Bea- tles––their music growing more broadly themed, sophisticated and darker. And as the calendar flipped over into the Seventies, the group finally, and in many minds tragically, unraveled into four quite disparate careers. But the boomers held onto their fondness, reverence almost, for the Beatles and passed their affection on to their children and grandchildren. It’s hard to think of any band or individual singer that has maintained such a broad base of listeners or influenced so many other musicians. In 2003, a drummer, Alan Wagner realized that an audience existed for a truly authentic tribute band and so founded the Cavern Beat, named for the Cavern Club, the basement night- club in Liverpool, England, from which the Beatles emerged onto the world stage and the important piece of the original band name. To learn about the group and its story, I first looked at their website and videos. Performances of songs such as “If I Fell,” “Eight Days a Week,” “Love Me Do,” and “All My Loving,” seemed convincing recreations of the Beatles sound and look. Then I called Armando Regalado, one of the group’s early members, a co-manager, and the one who takes the Paul McCart- ney part in singing and playing. I asked first how they had found the people to be the band members. “We were very fortunate that those people came to us,” Regalado said. “It was a gift.” Other members are Jim Irizarry, taking the John Lennon part, and Doug Coutere plays in the George Harrison role. The one who does the drumming only wants to be known as “Eric” since Ringo was mostly just “Ringo,” Regalado told me. Wagner left the group in 2005, but the current members have all been together since then. Phil Gawthrop, the other co-manager, is an “authentic Brit,” and has helped them with the accents. Regalado said they play all the same period instruments as the Beatles. They use the same designs and materials for the clothing, including the black Chesterfield suits worn in the early days. When I wondered how they developed a stage presence that so closely echoes the Beatles, Regalado said that he’s asked that a lot. “ Some people study and analyze the movements of the performers. I feel the music and it moves me. We stand on the stage and let the music move us…we look at the old film [of the Beatles], watch it, but we don’t study it closely.” As far as stage positioning: “The Beatles set the standard for the four-piece rock band.” While the groups origins and Regalado’s preferences are in the early “roots” Beatles work, they can do later songs too, depending on what the client wants, out to Abbey Road. Such songs include “Here Comes the Sun,” “Get Back,” and “Hey Jude,” but their repertoire lists many more. They have the uniforms shown on the cover of the Sargent Pepper album, but Regalado cautions that they cannot duplicate the orchestration and sound effects that color many of the songs on that album. Performance of the middle and later period Beatles songs comes with the appropriate changes of costume. In available videos of those songs, Jim Irizarry manages an almost-spooky resemblance to John Lennon with long hair and glasses. The biggest demand is for the early Beatles, and he thinks that’s what they will be doing the most of in Waupun. As to his background and interest, Regalado said, “I was a child of the Seventies and I grew up listening to the Beatles and doing air guitar. I didn’t imagine that someday I’d be doing those songs on stage for real.” Cavern Beat is based in northeast Illinois, with two members living in Chicago and the other two farther out. Regalado lives in rural DeKalb County and has a day job teaching history, philosophy and theology at a Catholic high school in Aurora, Illinois. “Your students think it’s pretty cool when they find out you’re a musician.” The group plays many dates around the Midwest, but they have played all over the United States and in a number of foreign countries, particularly Britain. According to the website, they have played three gigs at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, where the Beatles themselves played more times than anywhere else in the world. The website (cavernbeat.com) has a number of videos showing the group onstage doing Beatles songs from different points in their career. More are on YouTube. If you have even a whiff of nostalgia for the Beatles, I suggest a look. If you have more than a whiff––or simply like authentically done Sixties music––I suggest being at Celebrate Waupun on July 3. Cavern Beat Channels the Beatles
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- 32. R16 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 ENTERTAINMENT // LIVE FROM JAPAN BY JAMES PAGE [email protected] Game of the Month: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episodes I & II Developer: SEGA ESRB: Everyone Release Date: 10/12/2010 & 05/15/2012 System: PC/PlayStation 3/Xbox 360/Wii Rating: Graphics: 3.0 out of 4.0 Game Play: 3.0 out of 4.0 Personal: 2.0 out of 2.0 Total Score: 8.0 out of 10.0 Player’s Page: Sonic the Hedgehog 4 When we last left our hero, he had just finished battling the evil Dr. Robotnik above the planet. After successfully defeat- ing his evil foe, Sonic was able to recover the master emerald and save the floating island. With evil out of the way it seems like live can finally return to normal for Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles and all of their animal friends. Sonic decides to take a vacation on his own and speeds off to new lands. Sonic eventually finds himself in a nice tropical land near the water. This is the perfect place to relax and unwind after the challenging battles he has overcome in the recent past. However, all is not as it seems and soon Sonic discovers that the animal inhabitants of this idyllic place have been transformed into robots. This is the call- ing card of the evil Dr. Robotnik and, as improbable as it may seem; the evidence seem clear that the evil genius somehow survived his fall from space and has quickly returned to his evil ways. S o n i c t h e Hedgehog 4 is the direct sequel to the 1994 classic Sonic & Knuckles. The game seeks to return to the series roots by focusing on Sonic, speed, and basic platform game play. In addition to the focus on classic elements the developers also incorporated a number of elements from newer games such as a world map, stage select, and achievements. The developers focused on presenting the game in multiple episodes which could allow them to present different game play elements while allowing each episode to be reminiscent of one of the original games. Each episode contains four zones broken up into three acts and a boss battle with a final showdown zone appearing after the completion of the first four. Episode I mirrors the original Sonic the Hedgehog in many positive and some negative ways. It features Sonic battling through four zones which are essentially updated versions of the zones from the original Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with elements from each game mixed together. The episode focuses on Sonic and as a result there is no Tails or Knuckles to choose from. This is because the developers had grown tired of the end- less parade of new characters and they had a desire to return t o a m o re simple time. The abilities of Sonic are similar to those in the original, and as a result the rolling ability that has become familiar to many people is almost nonexistent in this episode. This leaves Sonic’s movements feeling a bit heavy and clunky. As a result, players will have to focus on running and jumping to navigate their way through each act. These restrictions on movement can seem a bit odd but they serve to make the game a truer throwback to the original. Episode II mirrors the second Genesis game, Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Unlike the first episode, the zones in Episode II are essentially combinations of stages from Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedge- hog 3, Sonic & Knuckles, and Sonic CD. This episode features the return of Sonic’s long time partner, Miles “Tails” Prower; as the two friends team up to defeat the evil Dr. Robotnik for yet another time. The episode also reintroduces the spinning and rolling ability that have become familiar to many people, and as a result Episode II has more fluid movement and game play mechanics than Episode I. Both episodes allow the player to col- lect chaos emeralds by completing special stages. In order to enter a special stage a player will need to jump through a massive ring at the end of each act which will only reveal itself if the player collects fifty rings and completes the act. Each episode has a different special stage. In Episode I’s special stage, which is similar to the original game; sonic must collect the emerald by dropping through a rotating maze, but unlike the original; the player must contend with a timer. In Episode II’s special stage, which is reminiscent of the second game; Sonic and Tails must collect a set number of rings while running through a chute. Once a player obtains the seven chaos emeralds they will be able to transform into Super Sonic which has become synonymous with the series since the second game. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episodes I & II are great games which will remind one of playing video games during the early 1990’s. Each episode is a standalone game and one does not have to play Episode I in order to enjoy Episode II. The graphics have been updated to give a 3D feel to the game, but the player will still be reminded of the 2D classics. The stage select feature is a nice addition which allows one to replay favorite stage without needing to replay the entire game. When one starts to play Sonic the Hedgehog 4, they will be amazed at how quickly they are absorbed into the game and how quickly time will fly. Remember, like all games if you play them just to have fun there will never be a bad game. [email protected] Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episodes I & II
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- 34. R18 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 BY DOBIE MAXWELL Is there anybody on this planet cur- rently among the living that doesn’t like pizza? Everybody I know does, but then again I don’t know everybody. I’m sure there are exceptions to everything, but somebody not liking pizza would raise a major red flag – kind of like somebody who doesn’t like sunshine or petting a puppy. Those freaks need to see a doctor while everybody else has fun. While the vast majority of humankind does enjoy the pizza experience as a whole, the problem arises in that very few enjoy it in exactly the same way. There are options galore, and it becomes a challenge to find people who all agree on what and how to place an order at any given instance. I always thought I was pretty middle of the road in my pizza preferences. I prefer a thin crust if possible, and as far as toppings go I’m pretty flexible. Sausage and mush- rooms will work nicely if I am sharing it with a group, even though I like a lot of other things on it too. But I can bend. The lesser number of people involved usually increases the possibility of getting the toppings I like. I was never good at math or geometry, but even I can figure out which half is which just by looking. It shouldn’t be all that difficult to please all parties involved, but you don’t live my life. I would like to go on record as officially saying I am sorry for whatever I must have done in a past life to keep getting tortured in this one. I hope I am able to pay my debt to the universe so I can eventually join the ranks of those who live happily and without incident. I’m not there yet. The other night I was asked to go out for pizza with a group. I wouldn’t call them friends, but they were nice enough people and I was flattered to get invited. We were all hungry and went to a pizza joint I’d never been to before. No big deal. It’s not like I was trying a new heart surgeon. There were six of us total, and we sat down at a long table. I could tell there was going to be a problem when the drink orders got complicated. One guy fancied himself a beer genius and had to be informed in detail of every brand the place offered and how it would go with each topping. Another guy couldn’t decide what kind of lemonade he wanted, and went through the complete list of every possible mixer from strawberries to iced tea. I was about to suggest strychnine, but it may have started a fight and I didn’t want to have to wait any longer. My stomach was growling. A woman in our party had allergy issues and wanted to know every ingredient of everything up to and including the salt and pepper. I was about to suggest having a pepper mill inserted rectally but again I held my tongue. I didn’t know these people all that well, and didn’t need a skirmish. All I wanted to drink was icy cold water, but I was told they only had bottled water and that it wasn’t free. This was becom- ing a lot more complicated than I ever expected, but it was only the beginning. Had I known what was ahead I would have excused myself and gone someplace else. Ordering appetizers was next. I’m pretty simple myself; a nice greasy order of garlic bread will usually do the trick quite nicely. If I’m going to overdose on carbs, why not keep it simple? That way the hospital will be able to scrape it out of my aorta with a pipe cleaner so I can start over. Not with this neurotic bunch. One of them wanted to “keep it healthy” and tried to order fried cauliflower without the breading. Clue phone, line one – it’s the Surgeon General. He wants you to ignore the warning on cigarettes and light up at will. One less idiot at a time will help us all. The rest of the crew took a full fifteen minutes to debate the various items avail- able, and after it came to a stalemate I suggested we just suck it up and order the pizza. We’d probably need more than one to feed six people anyway, so we might as well get started on hashing out those details. Everybody looked at me as if I were the leader of the United Nations, but the reason I brought it up was because I was about ready to gnaw my arm off in hunger. I would have gladly eaten an entire order of lead paint chips with asbestos dip had one been placed anywhere close to my seat. The ordering of the actual pizzas became an emotionally heated event that dwarfed the Israeli Palestinian conflict and made it look like a game of Parcheesi. Speaking of cheese, somebody in the group actually suggested there be a cheeseless pizza. Really? What’s next, a meatless steak? Since there was no hope of everybody agreeing on one kind of pie, I threw conscience to the wind and offered up my favorite ingredients to see how they’d fly with the group. One at a time mushrooms, black olives and onions got both cheered and jeered, but when I dropped the bomb and threw out anchovies the table went silent. It was as if I suggested pork rinds at a bar mitzvah. The woman with the allergy issues nearly fainted, and I thought we were going to have to put a call in for an ambu- lance. Hey, I wasn’t being unreasonable. I would have taken it on half of one of the pizzas, but that got shot down like a cross eyed crow on the first day of duck season. I was in enemy territory, but I was fully prepared. Those of us who like anchovies are like Navy Seals. There are only a scant few, but we’re proud and vocal. I don’t know why I like anchovies, but I do. Somebody dared me to try them once and I didn’t flinch. Other than the salt drying out all of my inner organs, I thought they were delicious and have loved them ever since. But rarely will I get a chance to enjoy them with others. Such is life. Some people just don’t enjoy true delicacies. After an intense debate we finally agreed on toppings we could all live with. But then came the next hurdle – crust. I grew up in Wisconsin and love thin crust pizza. There wasn’t much choice. Then I moved to Chicago and was force fed their thick crust style they are so proud of. Why they want to eat a cinder block with ketchup smeared on it is still a mystery, but I’ve never enjoyed it. T h o s e a r e fighting words in Chicago, as are “The Bears still suck.” I’ve been known to say those a lot more than any smart person should, but I can’t lie about how I feel. The only thing that sucks worse than the Bears in my opinion is deep dish pizza – with the possible exception of toll roads, but that’s another story for another month. Just because I live in Illinois doesn’t make me a F.I.B. The argument raged about whether to order thin crust or thick, and I suggested one of each and thought I had solved the problem. As it turned out, thin crust would take twenty minutes to bake and thick would take six months to a year. Nobody wanted to wait for the other, so we eventually settled on thin. I was losing my appetite to be around this group of imbeciles but I was still ready to eat rat poison to stop the gurgling of my stomach. I just wanted there to be food within reach. Finally after a wait that seemed longer than the Cubs quest to win a World Series, two pizzas showed up. One would think the arguing would be over but one would be WRONG. The server hadn’t even placed the second pizza on the table when someone started whining about the way it was cut. This numbskull was used to it being cut in squares, but it had come sliced “pie style.” We all ate our pizza and went our sepa- rate ways. I haven’t seen any of them since. I don’t plan on it, but if I do we’re going to eat anywhere else...how about Kentucky Fried Chicken? Let’s see – is that original recipe or extra crispy? To find the next live performance (aka Hell Gig) of stand up comedian Dobie Maxwell, visit dobiemaxwell.com Pizzapalooza ENTERTAINMENT // DOBIE MAXWELL
- 36. R20 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 BY ROHN BISHOP Saddam Hussein was a bad guy, a really bad guy. Following a brutal rise to power in 1979, Saddam Hussein would become one of the most evil men on the planet, devastating Iraq and repressing all dissent. Saddam would use chemical weapons against his own people; start an awful war with Iran that would kill hundreds of thousands of people on both s i d e s , b e f o re i n v a d i n g t h e peaceful, oil rich nation of Kuwait in August of 1990. Following the invasion of our ally, President G e o r g e Bu s h declared that, “This will not stand; this aggression against Kuwait.” The president was not joking. In January of 1991 President Bush lead a coalition of nations to liberate Kuwait and return it to her rightful inhabitants, addressing the American People from the Oval Office, Bush said, “Five months ago Saddam Hussein started this brutal war against Kuwait, tonight the battle is joined.” The mission, known as Operation Desert Storm, was a resounding suc- cess. Saddam’s forces were removed from Kuwait by the end of February. “Kuwait is liberated. Iraq’s army is defeated. Our mili- tary objectives are met,” said the president, “We declared that the aggression against Kuwait would not stand. And tonight, America and the world have kept their word.” Some have criticized the Bush adminis- tration for not invading Iraq and removing Saddam Hussein, right then and there, however, President Bush, the coalition, the United Nations, and the Congress autho- rized a mission to liberate Kuwait, not Iraq. The mission was over, we had won, and Bush brought the troops home. Saddam Hussein remained a bad guy, a really bad guy. Following the war there were uprisings opposing Saddam, all of which ended in the deaths of thousands of Iraqi’s. To make matters worse, our intelligence agencies learned that Sad- dam’s chemical, biological and nuclear weapons programs were far more advanced than previously known. Throughout the 1990’s Saddam ignored UN reso- lutions, he would violate no-fly zones that the UN had put in place, he would not disclose his weapons programs, he was a state sponsor of terrorism, and attempted to assassinate former President Bush. Saddam Hussein had become an even more dangerous man. It had become so difficult to deal with Saddam that in 1998 the Congress passed, and President Bill Clinton signed the “Iraq Liberation Act,” making the removal of Saddam Hussein and a democratic Iraq the official policy of the United States. On February 17, 1998 President Clinton said, “…there is clear evidence of weapons of mass destruction program. Iraq admitted, among other things, an offensive biological warfare capability, notably, 5,000 gallons of botulinum, which causes botulism; 2,000 gallons of anthrax; 25 biological-filled Scud warheads; and 157 aerial bombs. And I might say UNSCOM inspectors believe that Iraq has actually greatly understated its production.... Over the past few months, as [the weapons inspectors] have come closer and closer to rooting out Iraq’s remaining nuclear capacity, Saddam has undertaken yet another gambit to thwart their ambi- tions by imposing debilitating conditions on the inspectors and declaring key sites which have still not been inspected off limits...Now, let’s imagine the future. What if he fails to comply and we fail to act, or we take some ambiguous third route, which gives him yet more opportunities to develop this program of weapons of mass destruction and continue to press for the release of the sanctions and continue to ignore the solemn commitments that he made? Well, he will conclude that the international community has lost its will. He will then conclude that he can go right on and do more to rebuild an arsenal of devastating destruction. And some day, some way, I guarantee you he’ll use the arsenal....” Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, America could no longer afford to allow Saddam Hussein to remain in power. The world believed he had weapons of mass destruction, (WMDs). President’s Bush, Clinton, and Bush all believed he had WMDs. In fact, the evi- dence was so overwhelming, that when President George W. Bush asked congress for permission to remove Saddam, it was an overwhelming bi-partisan vote, passing the Democrat controlled US Senate 77-23. (Democrats voting to remove Saddam included Hillary Clinton, Harry Reid, Joe Biden, and Herb Kohl.) The Iraq War got off to a quick and successful start. Iraq was liberated and Saddam’s government was toppled in short order. Unexpectedly, a brutal insurgency from Al Qaeda was succeeding in Iraq, until Bush instituted the “surge” strategy. The surge worked, Al Qaeda was defeated, Iraq was given back to Iraqi’s, and President Obama inherited a peaceful stable Iraq. Obama, a critic of the war, along with a Democratic Party that, again abandoned a war effort for political purposes. He has squandered this military success, by per- petrating the lie that, “Bush lied,” or “we rushed to war,” both started as anti-war slogans, repeated by Democrat politicians, liberal media outlets, and never properly responded to by Bush. So much so, that this lie has sunk into the popular culture as “truth.” It’s the lie about the truth that’s become “the truth,” and it helped to turn the American people against the “War on Terror.” This is incredibly dangerous because this “new truth” clouds our judgment as a county. We used the “new truth” as an excuse to elect Barack Obama and aban- don our efforts in the Middle East. Liberating Iraqis from Saddam Hussein wasn’t a mistake, electing Barack Obama and quitting on Iraq was. Iraq had a relatively stable pro-America government on Obama’s first day; all he needed was a “status of forces” agreement, easy to do, if he wanted to. But Obama was determined to leave zero American presence in Iraq, and today much of Iraq has fallen to ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. ISIS would like to use Iraq as a base of opera- tions to launch a new caliphate, and ter- rorize people into joining the “religion of peace.” While at the same time Iran, also a state sponsor of terror ,negotiates with John Kerry about obtaining nuclear capa- bilities. Under the leadership of President Obama the Middle East is leading us toward a world war. ISIS beheads Chris- tians, murders gays, treats women as slaves, and threatens the existence of Israel. All made possible because Americans believe a lie about a truth that’s become “the truth.” Rohn W. Bishop is a monthly contributor to the Scene. Bishop, a former Waupun City Council member, currently serves as treasurer for the Republican Party of Fond du Lac County Contact Rohn: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @RohnWBishop When the lie about the Truth becomes the Truth NEWS & VIEWS // ROHN’S RANTS
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- 38. R22 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 NEWS & VIEWS // MEDIA RANTS BY TONY PALMERI My dear mom Gertrude “Trudy” Palm- eri passed away on May 11, 2015 at the age of 79. She and my Korean War vet dad Frank would have been married 60 years (!) in October. All but the last two years of her life were lived in the borough of Brooklyn, NY. She was an Italian-Catholic Brook- lynite in the most honorable sense: heart as big as the borough, fiercely protective of her immediate family, charmingly blunt and witty, and proud of her accent. Oh how I will miss that accent that typically left me feeling nostalgic during our phone conversations; conversations that always started with “yeah Ant, howya doin?” and ended with “alright I’ll letcha’ go, Love you.” (I don’t think my mom ever called me Tony. It was “Ant” from day one). Trudy Palmeri was not an activist in the traditional sense. She did not organize or otherwise participate in rallies, she did not lobby public officials (though she rarely missed voting in elections), and she did not make her political views widely known. And yet there was something remarkably motivational about her. I think it had much to do with the fact that she would much rather “walk the walk” when it came to some core values that the so-called activ- ists love to TALK about. So, for example, for Trudy Palmeri “family values” was more than a bullet point in a Madison Ave. set of talking points constructed for some political phony. For Trudy, family values were a life- style of unconditional love for those closest to her. Family values meant being there in body and spirit during the good times and bad, always ready to lend helping hands and supportive hugs. My two brothers and I became respectable members of society by having the good fortune of being in the daily presence of a role model of human decency. The world might be a kinder, more loving place if everyone had the ben- efit of being raised by someone who walks that walk. If you think about it, a child’s parents are in a real sense the first “media” that she or he is exposed to. Scholars traditionally think of mass media as serving four major functions: communicating news, encour- aging us to interpret the news in a certain way, communicating lifestyle values, and entertainment. Parents do all of that in ways that leave long lasting impressions on their children. Without exaggeration, I’d say that pretty much every value that has guided my life is a direct result of being raised in my parents’ “Palmeri Today” show, which ran 24/7 growing up. Every day on that show the “news” featured acts of gratitude, caregiving, and patience, with an overarch- ing sense of love controlling the scene. When I think of why I ultimately became a teacher, I’m sure it had everything to do with exposure to the Palmeri Today show values. Mom especially went out of her way to keep her own ego in check so as to be in a better position to recognize the accomplishments of others, an approach toward life that all teachers reading this will recognize as key to success in our profession. Here’s an example of how she walked that walk: It was the 4th of July 1983, and young Dave Righetti of the New York Yankees was pitching against the hated Boston Red Sox on an extremely hot 90-plus degree day at Yankee Stadium. Righetti no-hit the Sox that day, striking out the great Wade Boggs to end the game. A no-hitter had not been pitched at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen hurled a perfect game in the 1956 World Series. The next day I got home from my summer bank teller job and saw mom at the dining room table writing a letter. On the table was the New York Daily News with Righetti on the cover and “A no-Hit Fourth” headline. Mom explained that she was writing Dave Righetti to congratulate him. I remember we had a conversation that went some- thing like this: Me: “Mom, I know it was exciting and all, but it’s just a game. He probably won’t see your letter anyway.” Mom: (sounding disappointed in my attitude). “No Ant, not just a game. That’s a no-hitter. That’s big. And Righetti is Ital- ian!” Years later she laughed and sounded pleased when I informed her that Dave Righetti was inducted into the National Italian-American Sports Hall of Fame. In my teaching career I’ve always made it a point to write students brief notes of appreciation when they do something above and beyond required expectations. Each time I’ve done it I’ve had the vision of mom writing that letter to Dave Righetti. In August of 1983 I left New York to go to graduate school. Mom cried like a baby the day I left; she said that what really got the tears flowing was a trinket a friend had given me that said “teacher.” She com- forted herself with the belief that I would impress the teachers at Central Michigan University. On May 11 I cried like a baby when mom left. I experience comfort from the belief that when she met the greatest teacher of all in the afterlife, S/HE gave Trudy Palmeri an A+ for a life well lived. Tony Palmeri ([email protected]) is a professor of communication studies at UW Oshkosh. Mom and (Me)dia If you think about it, a child’s parents are in a real sense the first “media” that she or he is exposed to. Tues-Sat 11am-6pm 17 Waugoo Ave.Oshkosh • 235-0023 ...continue your Downton journey at AtomicKatz Vintage
- 39. June 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R23 SAWDUST DAYS VARIETY STAGE INSIDE THE BUD LIGHT PAVILION Wednesday, July 1 Gates open at 4pm 7:00 – 8:30 - Little Vito & the Torpedoes 9:00 -10:30– Little Vito & the Torpedoes Thursday, July 2 Gates open at 12pm 1:30 – 2:30 - Kenny James 3:00 – 4:30 – Dr. Kickbutt & the Orchestra of Death 5:00 – 6:30 – Happy Schnapps Combo 7:00 – 8:30 - Copper Box 9:00 - 10:30 - Copper Box Friday, July 3 Gates open at 12pm 1:00-2:30 – Captain Red 3:00-4:30 – Mozart’s Cadillac 5:00 -6:30 – Cajun Strangers 7:00 –8:30 – Unity the Band 9:00 - 10:30 – Unity the Band Saturday, July 4 Gates open at 12pm 1:00 – 2:15 – Donnie Pick 2:45 – 4:15 – Michael Murphy & the Mob 5:15 – 6:45 – Lil Davy Max 7:15 – 8:15 – Bel Airs 8:45– 9:45 – Bel Airs 9:45—Festival Foods 4th of July Fireworks Sunday, July 5 Gates open at 11am 11am – Musical Church Service 1:00 - 2:30 - Marliejane 3:00 - 4:30– Sonic Circus 5:00 – 6:30 – Del Rays 6:45 - 8:00 – Del Rays SAWDUST DAYS MAIN STAGE INSIDE THE BUDWEISER PAVILION Wednesday, July 1 Gates open at 4pm 7:00 – 8:30 - Johnny Wad 9:00 -10:30 - Johnny Wad Thursday, July 2 Gates open at 12pm 1:00 - 1:45 - Cookee 2:00 - 3:30 - The Hits 4:00 - 5:30 -– Sly Joe and the Smooth Operators 6:00 – 7:30 - Rev Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys 8:00 – 9:00 - Andy’s Automatics 9:30-10:30 - Andy’s Automatics Friday, July 3 Gates open at 12pm 1:00 – 2:00– Kenny James TRIBUTE TO CHRIS AARON featuring: 2:15 – 3:45- Pat McDonald & Purgatory Hill 4:15 – 5:45– Velveetatones 6:15 - 7:45– Delilah DeWylde & the Lost Boys 8:15 – 9:15 – Harvey Scales 9:30 –10:30 – Harvey Scales Saturday, July 4 Gates open at 12pm 12:15 -1:45 –Tuba Dan 2:15 – 3:30 – SNB 4:00 – 5:30 –The Friends 6:15 – 9:45 –Road Trip 9:45—Festival Foods 4th of July Fireworks Sunday, July 5 Gates open at 11am 1:00 – 2 -Wayne Neumann 2:30 – 4 - Rock River Band 4:30 – 6 - Burning Desire 6:30 – 8:00– Dave Steffen JOHNNY WADD BAND TIP TOP RIDE SPECIALS -303-9200 Andy’s Automatics Twistin’ Harvey Scales Road Trip Dave Steffen Little Vito & the Torpedoes Copper Box Unity the Band Bel Airs Del Rays “Many great prizes from businesses that support our event and community” Buttons are for sale throughout the city and at the festival. Winners to be announced on the Sawdust Days Website: www.sawdustdays.com
- 40. R24 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 ENTERTAINMENT // CONCERT WATCH BY JANE SPIETZ The Oshkosh area’s favorite summer concert series, Waterfest, is one of the biggest draws to our Event City. Waterfest has showcased an incredibly wide variety of musical acts over the years, from talented local bands just starting out to the likes of such icons as Alice Cooper. The event had its humble beginnings at the Fox Valley Technical College campus, but the beauti- ful, spacious Leach Amphitheater over- looking the Fox River is now its permanent home. Waterfest offers music fans quality entertainment at a fraction of the price of admission at other venues, not to mention a great time. With its 30th anniversary upon us, this is Waterfest’s year to really shine! And what better way to kick things off than to con- nect with the event’s longtime President, Mr. Waterfest himself, Mike Dempsey. Jane Spietz: Mike, what does it mean to you personally that Waterfest is turning 30 this year? Mike Dempsey: We take it one season at a time. Producing these events is gutsy. It probably means we have been as lucky as we have been responsible. To remain relevant to our fans, donors, spon- sors and volunteers in an evolving social and competitive environment, is a test. It means we have listened to them and effec- tively communicated and delivered on our promise. Durability is big. JS: You held a well-attended Waterfest XXX warm-up event at Becket’s on April 2 which featured some favorite Waterfest acts as well as an exhibit of Don Stolley’s historic Waterfest photos. That surely must have generated a great deal of excitement about the coming season. MD: Don’s photo archive is a treasure. It was moving to witness what was a small sample of our history. Becket’s came through with a great sampling of tapas, and Tin Men as well as Paul Sanchez always delight! Fun spring fever night indeed. JS: How did you first become involved? MD: Waterfest started in 1986 as a Free Weekend Music Festival. Then, as now, we celebrate our quality of life here in the greater Fox Valley area by renewing our awareness of our most distinguishable natural resource, our waterways. That noble purpose remains to this day. The Oshkosh Chamber and City Fathers established the event and managed it for three years through a ‘professional’ events company. In 1989, being active in both the Chamber and the Oshkosh Jay- cees, the Chamber came to Chuck Hertel and I to see if we could help make the event more economically sustainable as well as help it evolve. The Jaycees had a reputation for producing a number of successful festivals and special events. We worked with the Jaycees for a few years, keeping Waterfest as a weekend event, while moving it from the FVTC Campus to Riverside Park. We had big ambitions including shows at the newly renovated Grand Opera House and Oshkosh Con- vention Center, as well as 4-5 other stages in tents and outside. We experimented with comedy-polka-skateboard exhibitions, water ski shows, laser light shows, chil- dren’s stages and more. We had a carnival for a few years as well. The weekend nature was high- risk and volunteer-sapping. In 1992, Chuck and I went back to the Chamber meeting with John Casper and Rob Kleman with the idea of establishing a Thursday night concert series. At the time, there were no beer gardens or outside dining. No Riverwalk. The concept was fairly new, especially going upscale with it. As a concert series, we could diversify weather risk, spread our volunteers out over the summer keeping their weekends free, do the same with our fans and look for routing dates that touring artists needed to cover their expenses. We made the move to organizing a not-for- profit entity dedicated to underwriting and producing Waterfest and partnered with the Chamber to assist. It worked. The momentum created during the next 10 years helped act as a catalyst to further develop Riverside Park and make the vision of an Amphitheater become a reality. Waterfest, above all else, has always been a vehicle for economic development. To bring people together from near and far. To place them in a like- minded place. To get conversations going. It has been highly rewarding personally and for the community. Our team, donors, volunteers, sponsors, vendors and fans all understand this and share the pride we have in moving our community forward. We stay with it because the purpose remains relevant. To create an awareness and sense of pride in the potential and the possibilities of our community, and have a lot of fun, too! Can I get you a cheese curd? JS: Are you at all surprised that Waterfest continues to be such a big draw considering the influx of other regional venues that have popped up over the years? MD: Waterfest is proud to have played a meaningful role in the re-emergence of a very rich Fox Valley live music scene. The club venues are back, with new and expanded outdoor dining and beer gardens. Community concert series and venues for them are becoming part of the fabric of most of our area communities. Where once they may have been discouraged, they now are more often a quality of life feature attracting people to revitalized downtowns. It is great. We love it. It is on us to deliver a best in class value. We look forward to the challenge of earning our “Wisconsin’s Best Community Concert Series” promise every year. JS: Share some of your fondest memo- ries of Waterfests over the years. MD: Tiny Tim doing a full forward roll while playing his blue electric ukulele. He actually was a closet rocker. Eric Burdon pulling a muscle water skiing behind Jon St. John’s boat on Lake Winnebago before the concert. Wayne Toupes telling Rob Kleman, “You saved the show, that other whiskey makes me burp!” after he fetched him some Crown Royal. Rick Nielsen and Bun E. Carlos sitting in with The Wander- ing Sons unannounced, having a ball as an opening act. Alice Cooper golfing at the Oshkosh Country club in the cutest lime green outfit. The BoDeans offering to make up a rained out concert without pay. The BoDeans filming the song “Good Work.” It took all afternoon and was followed by a wild live concert inside the Convention Center. One very hot day the timer for the auto sprinklers was set twelve hours off, causing them to go on to the surprise and delight of the fans on the grass. Ben Orr of the Cars completing his next to last live show with the help of on stage oxygen. He was in the final days of battling pancreatic cancer. He was going out in style dressed- to-kill in a black bolero with a beautiful girl on his arm and a jumbo martini in one hand. Then, with the pull off a cigarette, a full downing of the martini, a big hit of oxygen and a kiss, Ben went out and sang “Drive.” Chills. JS: How do you plan to celebrate the 30th anniversary? MD: We are celebrating 30X30, or 30 bands on our 30th, by offering Waterfest fans $100 Season Passes - a $240 value - that gets the holder into all 10 shows at any time and includes access to the Reserved Patio on the three Premium Nights. Fifteen $10 Discount Pass Packs - a $150 value - are also available to mix and match with your friends and family. We have three Commu- nity Nights where early birds can get in for just $6! U.S. Veterans and kids under 12 are always free. And for opening night, teachers are free with school ID. It has never been better to be a fan of Waterfest! JS: What other artists are lined up to entertain us? MD: The Fray is a true stadium act with a monster international following. Andy Grammar, who is white hot right now. American Authors and Matt McAndrew (The Voice) are on the three way bill with Andy. The Summer Tour Concert with Smash Mouth, Toad The Wet Sprocket and Tonic is another big night. For the educated and trusting fan, we are blessed to introduce Lake Street Dive, Jakub from Australia and The Glorious Sons from Canada. Cory Chisel’s Soul Obscure is rumored to pack something ultra-special as he teams up with Lake Street Dive. Then there is Todd Rund- gren’s GlobalTour which is getting stunning reviews from the club circuit spring tour. Chestnuts include Atlanta’s Cigar Store Indians with a legendary foot-stomping dance friendly alt-country/rockabilly/swing set; Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real will be fresh off the Neil Young tour; Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts join forces with the return of The Bo Deans; Rusted Root is always a party. Then is Hair Ball! And the sensational stage antics of Here Come the Mummies. You can’t make them all unless you make opening night on June 18 for our Summer Solstice Party starring Pablo Cruise and Paul Sanchez. Other fan favorites include Copper Box, Road Trip, 30 Years of Waterfest! WHAT: Waterfest Summer Concert Series 30th Anniversary WHERE: Leach Amphitheater, Oshkosh WI WHEN, COST & INFO: www.waterfest.org 920-303-2265 ext. 22 Continue on Page R26
- 42. R26 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 ENTERTAINMENT // CONCERT WATCH Traveling Suitcase, Salsa Manzoni, The Presidents, Rob Anthony, Kyle Megan and The Monsoons and Sly Joe and The Smooth Operators. Madison’s Steez also appears. JS: How do you balance the requests of Waterfest fans who yearn for newer acts or acts that have never appeared at the Leach, versus those folks who demand the return of the popular favorites? MD: We listen and we respond. We try to look at every recommendation and give it a reality check based on costs, availability, schedule and so on. As with most years, in 2015 we balanced new acts with those returning from more than 1 year ago and acts returning from last season, in equal thirds. We also have three Premium Shows and have invested 50% more in artist fees overall for our 30th Celebration. Admis- sion is a steal. The Leach Amphitheater is best in class. Food and beverage selection and prices are fair. Where else can you go in, buy a heavily subsidized admission, leave to a local bar and come back? Pretty cool! Now about that weather... JS: The Leach Amphitheater is such a fantastic venue for Waterfest and other events that are held there. Are there any updates that we need to be aware of for 2015? MD: The Riverwalk is humming. Come early and tailgate or walk it. Fun times. The parking lot has been totally resurfaced! It is looking great! JS: What would you like to see take shape at Waterfest in the future? MD: We must have continued fan sup- port for the Premium Shows. Bring your friends. The more we do, the more we can offer. We had great response from them last year and we double downed this year. Come on out! Celebrate 30! Double down! JS: Any final words of wisdom? MD: Take advantage of the Season Pass. The three Premium Show Reserved Patio Access covers the cost alone! Always trust that the show will go on. We have had less than five rain outs in 30 years! Come on down! Keep an extra layer in the car. With reentry allowed, you can always fetch a jacket. Thank the volunteers! It takes 7,500 volunteer hours to make it happen for you! Thank those sponsors and donors. They underwrite $10-15 of each admission! Be nice, have fun, rock on! architectural salvage since 1987 537 N. MAIN ST. OSHKOSH 920-232-MOON (6666) www.CrescentMoonAntiquesAndSalvage.com Crescent MoonAntiques and Salvage At Riverside Park and the Leach Amphitheatre in Downtown Oshkosh Visit our website www.waterfest.org for more information about Waterfest! SUMMER 2015 LINEUP Continued from Page R24
- 43. June 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R27 Picture Yourself in Winnebago County Parks! Picture“Yourself ie” in Winnebago County Parks Selfie Photo Contest Here’s how it works: 1.—GO TO ANY WINNEBAGO COUNTY PARKS LOCATION OR KZ RADIO REMOTE BROADCAST. 2.– TAKE A SELFIE IN FRONT OF A REC- OGNIZABLE PORTION OF THE PARK (LIKE THE SIGN OR WITHIN ONE OF OUR ‘FRAMES’) 3.—POST YOUR SELFIE ON www.mykzradio.com 4.– EXTRA POINTS ARE AWARDED FOR SELFIES WITH VISIBLE KZ92.9/104.3 PARAFERNALIA AND/OR A COPY OF THE CURRENT SCENE. 5.– MONTHLY WINNERS WILL BE POSTED AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AN END OF SEASON DRAWING FOR THE GRAND PRIZE OF A PARTY AT THE PARK WITH KZ RADIO AND THE SCENE! COMPLETE RULES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE www.co.winnebago.wi.us/parks With &
- 44. R28 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 BY ROB ZIMMER Conserving the precious water resources of our area is important for many who live, work and play here in northeast Wisconsin. There are things that each and every family, business and individual can do to help. One of the simplest and most effective is to install a rain garden on your property. Maybe you’ve heard the term rain gardens before and have wondered exactly what this type of landscaping option is all about. What is a rain garden? Rain gardens are designed specifically using native plants, wildflowers and grasses in such a way as to capture and slowly filter precious rainwater back into our soil, rather than allowing it to run off and collect toxins that flow directly into our streams, lakes and rivers. Rain gardens can be designed and cre- ated in a variety of shapes, sizes and forms, all specifically placed to capture run off from flat surfaces such as rooftops, drive- ways, roadways and parking lots. As rain water flows over these surfaces, toxins and chemicals are picked up in the flow, creating a harmful mixture of salt, petroleums, chemical fertilizers, asphalt and other products that flow directly into the storm sewer and into area streams, lakes and rivers. Capturing and slowly filtering this run off in rain gardens allows the natural processes of soil filtration to remove these toxins, allowing clear, fresh water to reach the water table below. The size of a rain garden depends on the amount of area runoff is to be collected from. The larger the area, the larger the garden needs to be in order to fully capture and filter the resulting flow. Why native? Rain gardens are specifically designed using plants native to our area. This includes a combination of grasses, sedges, flowering plants, even small shrubs and trees depending upon the size of the garden. Native plants are chosen because of their extensive root systems that make them the perfect natural filter. Native plants naturally produce extremely deep and complex root systems, designed to support them through all weather conditions. The root systems on some of our native grasses and forbs may reach 12 to 15 feet deep, allowing for deep penetration and slow, natural filtration of runoff. Rain garden basics Rain gardens are located in areas on properties where water naturally flows or collects. These areas can be expanded, deepened or sloped to maximize potential inflow. Creating a shallow, sloped depression or bowl-shaped hollow, then planting with native wildflowers, grasses, sedges and shrubs, one can easily create an effective and environmentally friendly rain garden quickly and economically. Native plants for rain gardens can be purchased from a variety of sources includ- ing many locations here in our area. Stone Silo Prairie Gardens, De Pere, specializes in native plants, as does the Wild Ones native landscapers organization. Native plants can be found at a number of garden centers throughout the area as well, though selection varies and may be small. What to plant To create your rain garden, there are a number of fantastic plants available that bring beauty, color, texture, as well as the practical filtering function to your plant garden. Native wildflowers such as purple cone- flower, black-eyed Susan, cardinal flower, gentian, Joe-pye weed, ironweed, swamp milkweed, wild bergamot and others are great choices for rain garden creations. Native grasses such as little bluestem, big bluestem, prairie dropseed, Indian grass and others make excellent additions as well. For large rain gardens, shrubs such as native red dogwood, yellow dogwood, gray dogwood, ninebark, viburnum, willows and others are great choices to consider. Rain Gardens Bottle Gentian Blue Flag Iris
- 45. June 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R29 The Bridge Bar & Restaurant 101 W Main St. Fremont, Wisconsin 54940 (920) 446–3300 www.bridgebarfremont.com Find us on Facebook! The Bridge Bar & Restaurant is a popular four-season destination located in downtown Fremont on the famousWolf River. Stop in by car, boat, motorcycle, or snowmobile and enjoy our laid back atmosphere here on the water. UPCOMING EVENTS: June 6th – Jake Warne June 7th – Red Fish Remix June 13th – No Stone Soup June 14th – Third Wheel June 20th – Cadillac Jack June 21st – The Hits June 27th – Led Foot June 28th – Rodeo Deville July 3rd – Third Wheel July 4th – M80 July 5th – Buffalo Stomp July 11th – Dave Olsen Band July 12th – Pat McCurdy Where GOOD TIMES & GOOD FOOD come together! live Music • Food • Great atmosphere 2-21-14 Green Room Ad for the SCENE Full Color 4.79”w x 5.2”h P R I V A T E D I N I N G 920-720-5045 • zuppas.com @[email protected]/ZUPPAS the green room at CITY CENTER PLAZA DOWNTOWN APPLETON 920.993.0790 WWW.FACESEYEWEAR.COM
- 46. R30 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 ENTERTAINMENT // THE SPANISH INQUISITION BY GEORGE HALAS Summer’s here and the time is right for dancin’ in the streets. They’ll be dancin’ in Chicago...and in...Neenah! Based on the latest science, The Inqui- sition calculates that dancing in aisles will be an unavoidable consequence for those who attend the musi- cal, “The Marvel- ous Wonderettes” at The Jane Bergstrom Fine Arts Theater at St. Mary’s Central in Neenah. “The Marvel- ous Wonderettes” is self-described as a 1950’s/60’s jukebox musical. It begins at the 1958 Springfield High School prom and follows four girls with hopes, dreams, and drama through the next decade to their ten year class reunion. Along the way, the girls perform some of the iconic radio hits of the era such as “Lollipop,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “Goodnight Sweetheart,” “Respect,” “Rescue Me,” “Leader of the Pack,” and “Son of a Preacher Man” all sung in four-part harmony. The cast is made up of Crystal Swaim-Vodopija as Cindy Lou, Molly Schlaak as Betty Jean, Kylie Montee as Missy, and Abby Schmidt as Suzy. This will be the Fox Valley premiere of the musical, but it’s the fourth produc- tion for the American Soapbox Theatrical (AST), co-founded by Swaim-Vodopija and Sommer Johnson-Loa – who directed “The Marvelous Wonderettes” - in August 2013. Since then they have been seen on TV, heard on the radio, performed in parades and played several stages in the area. Last summer’s production of “Suds: The Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera,” was a hit with local critics and successful enough to generate momentum for this season. The choreography is handled by Swaim-Vodopija and Schlaak while the music is under the direction of Dorothy Zerbe. Swaim-Vodopija, who also includes AST president in her list of titles, is also a freelance singer, choreographer, and private music teacher in Neenah. She has an inter- esting resume that includes becoming a Walt Disney World Cast Member, recording an EP at Sun Studio in Memphis and performing at Tootsie’s World Famous Orchid L o u n g e i n Nashville as well as starting and running AST. She has been involved with theatre and music for the last 15 years starting with Theatrix where she was given a start and opportunities to do what she loves. She gets to give back these opportunities to young people in the area by including them in all of the AST shows. Johnson-Loar, also AST vice-president, is a Menasha resident with a love of music and the arts. She was at the helm as direc- tor for “Suds: The Rocking 60’s Musical Soap Opera.” She is also a mom, caregiver, and freelance artist. Schmidt is a returning cast member from “Suds” and a music teacher in Winneconne Community School Dis- trict. “She is our strongest comedienne, Swaim-Vodopija said. “She plays a ditzy blonde – the exact opposite of who she is in real life – it’s perfect casting. She’ll be the show stealer. Montee is a new resident to Oshkosh and an accomplished performer and direc- tor. “She is the glue that holds all the characters together, but on and off stage,’’ Swaim-Vodopija said. “Her solo alone is worth the price of admission.” “Molly plays the class clown,” Swaim-Vodopija said of Schlaak, who is is from Oshkosh but cur- rently resides in Cederburg where she is a general music teacher. “She provides a lot of unexpected, almost shock humor and she is an incredible vocalist as well.” Show dates include: Thursday, June 18th at 7 PM, Friday, June 19th at 7 PM and two shows Saturday, June 20th at 2 PM and 7 PM. ————————————— If, in addition to dancing, adding “jazz- ing your pants off” is a desirable option, The Inquisition strongly recommends hit- ting Cena on College Avenue in Appleton, on Tuesday nights. What is on the schedule from 8 - 11 p.m. is vocalist Christine Granatella with Noah Harmon (keyboards) and The Jazz Orgy which usually includes Michael Underwood playing drums and Andy Mertens playing bass and singing. On any given night, that is more than enough talent and fabulous music. However, on any given Tuesday at Cena, in the cool vibe style one hopes to hit in a jazz venue, many of the top jazz players in the area are dropping by to play unannounced. It’s not an open mic and it’s not a jam per se, but it’s what you hope happens when you go out to hear jazz. Driven in large part by the versatility of the aforementioned rhythm section, a jazz standard that starts out with a Granatella vocal gets a very different treatment every week as different saxophone, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, and even violin fla- vorings mix in, as well as drummers, bass players and keyboards players sittin’ in. The results are often the kind of jazz that happens when very good players have fun responding improvisationally to one another - never the same but always good. Bartender extraordinaire Brian Leslie improvises like the jazz aficionado he is. Always good. Some of the players who make the scene at Cena start the evening at Frank’s Pizza Palace playing with The Big Band Reunion; during the summer months, the nine-piece version of the BBR, The Bob Levy Little Big Band, takes over on alter- nate Tuesdays with a couple of special event performances added for good measure. ————————————— If par chance you are in Oshkosh on a Thursday night looking to dance and grab a piece of that synergistic musical vibe, definitely check out the open mic hosted by Ross Catterton at Barley and Hops on Main Street. Catterton, who sings, plays guitar, plays saxophones and tells very good jokes for the most part, is worth a visit by him- self, but he typically has Mike Malone, one of the Fox Valley’s best drummers, playing with him. While they are both outstanding jazz players, the open mic aspect results in a myriad of styles including pop rock, R&B, dance, blues, etc. Both play in and/ or with several of the better bands in the area, so, like Cena, the unannounced play- ers make it special every Thursday. Both have excellent sense of performance pace, and are superb at reading the room and delivering just the right touch. The Inquisition also reminds everyone to dance and jazz responsibly as well as to avoid exceeding the fun limit. Summer Dancin’ and Jazzin’
- 47. June 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R31 Monday Half Price Bottles of wine until 7 pm $7 Martinis until 7 pm $1 a minute chair massages- Last Monday of the month Tuesday Half Price Bottles of wine until 7 pm Buy 2 receive 3rd FREE order of Sushi from Island Sushi Wednesday $4 House Wine and Captain Drinks $5 Long Islands LIVE MUSIC from 7-10 pm Thursday $2 bottles of Domestic Beer until 7 $2 off Martinis and Wine until 7 $5 OFF a $15 tab at The Chandelier Club Cannot be combined with other offers. No cash value. 1 per person per night. LIVEMUSIC WEDNESDAY,FRIDAY&SATURDAY Wednesday 7-10 pm • Friday & Saturday 8-11 pm WEDNESDAYS Wednesday June 3 Kiernan McMullan Wednesday June 10 Auralai Wednesday June 17 Cherry Suede Wednesday June 24 Tommy Winch FRIDAYS Friday June 5 Mike Malone Trio Friday June 12 Scott Wilcox Friday June 19 Swinging Johnsons Friday June 26 Lucas Cates SATURDAYS Saturday June 6 Tommy Winch Saturday June 13 TJ & Lynn Saturday June 20 Tommy Winch Saturday June 27 Rebecca Hoffman-Hron Duo JUNE 2015 N162 Eisenhower Drive, Suite 400 • Appleton, WI 54911 • 920.268.6586 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 920.294.4279 [email protected] www.thrasheroperahouse.com Visit website for more info! Friday June 12 | $22 John Jorgenson Quintet | Grammy Award winner known as the pioneer of the American gypsy jazz movement. Saturday, July 18 | $28 The Second City | The most famous brand in live comedy. Hilarious, spontane- ous, topical and insightful. Friday, October 30 | $25 Doo-Wah Riders | Tight musicianship and powerful arrangements described as “high energy country with a cajun twist.” Saturday, November 14 | $26 Tom Chapin | With three GRAMMY awards & 23 albums, Chapin’s also acted on Broadway, in films and on television. Saturday, August 22 | $25 EVA (The Jammin’ Divas) | Original folk music with stunning three part harmonies from the cultures of Australia & USA. Saturday, August 8 | $15 Vocality | A cappella quartet with a wide ranging repertoire from classic gospel to 70s classic rock tunes to barbershop. Saturday, August 29 | $22 The Slambovian Circus of Dreams | Described as hillbilly-Pink Floyd, folk-pop, alt-country, roots-rock & surreal Americana. Thursday, October 1 | $44 Los Lonely Boys | Texican Rock n’ Roll. Debut/Grammy Award winning song, “Heaven,” reached No. 1 on the charts.
- 48. R32 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 NEWS & VIEWS // FLAG DAY The legend is that George Washington, and two other members of the Continental Congress asked Betsy Ross to sew the first American flag sometime in the late spring of 1776. Ross was already a widow in her young 20’s when she was assigned this patriotic task. She completed the flag, arranging thirteen stars in a circle representing the thirteen colonies that fought against the British for self-governance. It was a year later that the Continental Congress adopted the design for the national flag. The first Flag Day was celebrated on its centennial in 1877. In 1916, a grass roots movement resulted in President Woodrow Wilson issuing a proclamation that called for an annual nationwide observance of Flag Day on June 14th. Although Flag Day is still not recog- nized as a national holiday, it was made a permanent observance by Congress in 1949. Sunday morning at 11am, June 14th you’re invited to Lakeside Park in Fond du Lac for a celebration of patriotism, and remembrance at the flag pole on the corner of Main Street and Promen Drive. The Fond du Lac chapter of the Elks are providing the ceremonial flag for the 2015 National Flag Day, the 240th Army Birthday, and the Navy Reserve Centennial with scheduled aviation support from the Flight For Life. A Fond du Lac Fire Department fire engine and Wisconsin State Patrol motor- cycle will serve as static displays as this year’s focus is on public safety for Ameri- cans. The theme will be “Honoring those who protect and serve.” Appropriately, law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice will be remembered as they ethically ensured public safety where our U.S. flag represents the freedom and liberties we enjoy. The Son’s of the American Legion Squadron #75 Commander, Mike Koll- mansberger, will lead the American Legion Rider’s Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) tribute procession prior to the official ceremony beginning promptly at 11. The Walleye Weekend sound system will be configured to facilitate a festival- wide broadcast of the ceremony. Flag and accompanying certificates of authenticities will be presented in memory of slain Fond du Lac Police Officer Craig Birkholz and State Trooper Trevor Casper. In addition, war-era Veterans from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam will be presented flags. The City of Fond du Lac will be presented a flag, as well as Lakeshore Elementary School which was recognized as a 2014 Blue Ribbon School. A majority of the flags that will be presented were flown at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery on Veteran’s Day in 2014, the United States Strategic Command in Nebraska (secure location for President George W. Bush on 9/11/2001), the Wisconsin State Capitol, the Battleship WISCONSIN in Virginia on her birthday, at the Pentagon on Armed Forces Day to thank those military members who are surviving, and the U.S. Capitol on Peace Officers Memorial Day to pay tribute to our nation’s valued fallen law enforcement officers. The National Anthem will be sung by John Oberg and Shannon Roen. Lakeshore Elementary School in Fond du Lac is among eight Wisconsin 2014 National Blue Ribbon Schools, and the Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Pack 3702’s Scout, Bear Kolby Martin, one of many great students from Lakeshore Elementary School who contributed to the coveted award under the leadership of Principal Matt Steinbarth and staff. The 4-H Pledge will be led by Allison Opheim and Emily Franke of the FDL County 4-H. Peace Officers Memorial Day was held on May 15, 2015. Peace Officers Memo- rial Day and Police Week is an observance in the United States that pays tribute to the local, state, and Federal peace officers who have died in the line of duty. As a result, the following peace officers will be honored: 1. Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper, Trevor Casper, (Car #346), honorably served the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and made the ultimate sacrifice on March 24th, 2015. 2. Former United States Army Ser- geant who heroically served in Iraq and Afghanistan and honorably served as a Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Police Depart- ment Officer, Craig A. Birkholz (Badge #67), made the ultimate sacrifice on March 20, 2011. While remembering those who com- mitted the ultimate sacrifice, it is appropri- ate to present yellow roses to Gold Star Mothers. Thanks to American Legion Auxiliary #75’s Donna Wilhelms for providing military service flags which allows military members to represent their respective ser- vices. Diane has also provided the Prisoners of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA) flag and place setting, which sufficiently complements the American Legion Rider’s POW/MIA tribute procession led by Sons of the American Legion Squadron 75: Commander Mike Kollmansberger. To properly pay tribute to all military veterans, POW/MIAs, Veteran’s groups and civic organizations that value our U.S. flag are encouraged to attend. “Armed Forces Salute” will be sung by John Oberg, Aviation Machinist Mate Third Class Petty Officer, USN Korean War Era. The Fond du Lac McCullen-Kimpel Detachment 552’s USMC League, and Elks will conduct the Flag History, Flag Folding, and Taps, all followed by the Wisconsin Marching Band’s performance. Prior to these ceremonies, Father Ryan Pruess, Holy Family Catholic Community, Fond du Lac, will be celebrating the Cath- olic Mass on the Walleye Weekend Point Stage and Pastor John Slotten, Fond du Lac Essential Rock Church, will be deliver- ing the ecumenical service on the K107 Stage, both at 9:15 a.m. They have chosen to collect a special purposeful offering and generously donate the proceeds to the van that Hearts to Heroes plans to purchase for area Veterans. Father Ryan Pruess will also deliver the Invocation and Pastor John Slotten will deliver the Benediction during the National Flag Day event. Thanks to all organizers and contribu- tors to this event. For more information contact Ron Roen with questions at 402- 709-0915 or [email protected]. Flag Day Recognized at Lakeside Park Fond du Lac Police Officer, Craig Berkholz Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper, Trevor Casper
- 49. June 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R33 FIND OUT WHY SIMPSON’S RESTAURANT HAS BEEN WAUPACA’S FAVORITE SINCE 1932. Get a great parking space and enjoy a great meal with our early bird features.Fromfresh,broiledhaddockinourspecialsaucetoamarinated chicken kabob, you’ll be sure to find something that you’ll enjoy. Stuffed Haddock Our famous broiled haddock stuffed with seafood stuffing. Served with your choice of potato, soup or salad. $13.99 Chicken Kabob Delicious chunks of chicken and vegetables with our special sauce. Served with rice and your choice of soup or salad. $11.99 German Style Mini Pork Shanks 2 smoked pork shanks braised with bacon, onion, caraway and sauerkraut. Served with mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli & your choice of soup or salad. $11.99 FEATURED EARLY BIRD SPECIALS (4:00PM–6:00PM) Barbequed Baby Back Ribs..............$14.99 Spaghetti and Meatball..................$11.99 5 oz. House Tenderloin......................$13.99 Broiled Haddock..................................$12.99 Hamburger Steak................................$10.99 Country Fried Chicken......................$11.99 Grilled Chicken Caeser....................$10.99 Italian Sausage Sandwich................$8.99 222 S. MAIN ST., WAUPACA, WI | 715-258-2330 www.simpsonswaupaca.com Monday to Friday: Open at 11:00 AM Saturday to Sunday: Dining open at 4:00 PM, Bar open at 3:00 PM Open at 11AM for Father’s Day.
- 50. R34 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 ENTERTAINMENT // SUNSPLASH August 7th – 8th 2015 The night Unity the Band played the first event in the brand new waterfront pavilion in Sister Bay, Door County, an idea was born. Paige Funkhouser, from the Sister Bay Advancement Association and Pita Katobalavu, the leader of Unity chatted after the show about bringing a reggae and world music festival to Sister Bay, creating a culturally-inclusive event like no other in Door County. The reno- vated waterfront park in Sister Bay will be completed just in time to host “Midwest SunSplash Music Festival” on August 7-8. 2015. Sister Bay’s freshly reconstructed Waterfront Park and Beach (2,000 con- secutive feet of public waterfront), 650 feet of sand beach and 900 square foot perfor- mance pavilion provide a “we couldn’t ask for better” venue. “Our dream is that the waterfront venue in Sister Bay could draw people from around the US, even the world. Our goal for this first year is to create the foundation to build this peace-promoting culturally-inclusive event into an annual “destination event” for the Midwest, said festival director Kay ” Midwest Sunsplash Music Festival will start off with three bands performing Friday, August 7, 4-9 p.m. at the Sister Bay Waterfront Perfor- mance Pavilion, then move to the Camp- fire Stage for an “after hours” acoustic jam and drum circle at the nearby Sister Bay Sports Complex-turned-Campground for this event, ending the night with fireworks at midnight. Music will again kick off at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 8, as six acts perform a wide variety of styles of music ending at midnight. “For year one, we are focusing on the music, because we know that if the music is awesome, people will return,” stated Katobalavu. “We have unique music acts coming to Door County, featuring original music from Midwest bands who play Reggae, Funk, Rock, Celtic, Blues and Alterna- tive.” Bands include Kato- balavu’s Unity the Band, Whiskey of the Damned, Recalcitrant, Big Wig Mechanics, Honey and the 45’s, Mary Jane Gang, Natty Nation, Wifee & the Huzz Band and Earth to Clark playing over the 2 day event. The vendors are also more diverse than the norm, sharing ethnic rituals, natural and peace-building goods, and native artistry. Vendors may include a Fijian Kava Ceremony, Polynesian Dance lessons, Fiber Artists, Henna Tattoo Artists and groups such as Maya First, a non-profit organization raising funds for schools in Belize. “We love to see this variety of not- so-typical arts and crafts, as well as multi- culturally inclusive entertainment and causes adding a unique twist to the typical beach festival,” said Funkhouser. Food and drinks will also kick up the average festival fare a notch with a variety of foods typical of traveling “food trucks.” The festival organizers are recruiting food vendors with lots of options for the weekend long event, with cultural-diverse cuisine available as well as standard festi- val goodies. The focus will be on locally sourced foods that include healthy options mixed in with summer treats. A campground is being set up for the weekend at the nearby Sister Bay Sports Complex to allow festival-goers the option of spending the night in a tent or camper. A campground stage will light up at 9pm on Friday night after the Beach Front Stage music wraps up. “Camping really makes the festival by adding that communal set- ting for people to get to really interact. The Village of Sister Bay has helped make this happen, and rumor has it they are holding a bonfire and fireworks especially for the campers,” according to Funkhouser. The Village of Sister Bay is undergoing a major down- town revitaliza- tion, including the previously m e n t i o n e d reconstructed w a t e r f r o n t park. The new sand beach will be completed for summer events in 2015, complementing the per- formance pavilion constructed in 2014. The Village will host Midwest Sunsplash in tandem with the existing Door County Festival of Fine Arts (2015 marks the 12th annual DCFA) in the Waterfront Park. DCFA is hosted by the Sister Bay Advancement Association, and showcases artists based in Door County, including performances from local musicians. Artists perform demonstrations of their craft and techniques at various points during the day. The pairing of these two arts- focused events will attract diverse crowds that will also complement, and spillover into, the successful art scene that exists in Door County. The festival runs Friday from 4pm to 9 at the Water- front Park, 10693 North Bay Shore Drive, Highway 42, Sister Bay, before moving to the nearby Sports Complex at from 9 – midnight. The festival opens at noon on Saturday with music from 2 to midnight at the Waterfront Park. Tickets are $30 for General Admission and an extra $10 for Camping per person. Tickets are available online at www.midwestsunsplash. com and at the door the day of the event. Kids under 10 are free. Sister Bay Beachfront Site of Midwest Sunsplash World Music Festival The musical lineup for the day will take the stage as follows: Band Start-time Genre BEACHFRONT STAGE: Earth to Clark Friday 4 pm Jam BEACHFRONT STAGE: Wifee & the Huzz Band Friday 5:15 pm Funky Pop BEACHFRONT STAGE: Natty Nation Friday 7:15 pm Reggae Jams CAMPGROUND STAGE: Mary Jane Gang Friday 9:30 pm Acoustic Jam BEACHFRONT STAGE: Honey & the 45’s Saturday 2 pm Rock, Blues, Soul BEACHFRONT STAGE: Big Wig Mechanics Saturday 4pm Pop/Rock Funky Reggae BEACHFRONT STAGE: Recalcitrant Saturday 6 pm Reggae, rock and Jam BEACHFRONT STAGE: Whiskey of the Damned Saturday 8pm Celtic Rock BEACHFRONT STAGE: Unity the Band Saturday 10 pm Roots, Rock, Reggae “We love to see this variety of not-so-typical arts and crafts, as well as multi-culturally inclu- sive entertainment and causes adding a unique twist to the typical beach festival.” —Funkhouser.
- 51. June 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R35 The Wheelhouse Restaurant E1209 County Road, Waupaca, WI 54981 (715) 258-8289 | www.wheelhouserestaurant.com Mon. – Fri. 4PM, Sat. – Sun. 11AM Summer 2015 Grillin' ] Live Music Events Event Serving begins at NOON! Music 1:00 PM SAT. June 6 Spring WingDing Fling Music by The Bel Airs SAT. June 20 Steak Fry Music by Wheelhouse SAT. July 25 Corn Roast Music by Pupy Costello SAT. August 22 Chicken BBQ Music by Wifee and the Huzzband Sat. September 26 Pig Roast Music by The Uptown Savages SAT. July 11 Sausage Fest! Music by W.C. Clark SAT. August 8 Rib-O-Rama Music by Conscious Pilot Overlooking the Beautiful Chain O’Lakes
- 52. R36 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 ENTERTAINMENT // FREEDOM SUNDAY Freedom Sunday Music, Dancing, Freedom BY JIM MORAN On Sunday, June 7th, from 11 in the morning until 5 that afternoon, Oshkosh will be celebrating freedom with music, dancing and food at Opera House Square as two great events are combined into Free- dom Summer Comes Home 2 Race Unity Project. “First off, this is a remembrance of the Civil Rights Movement,” Lee Sonoski said. Lee, along with Michael Flanagan, are organizing the event. “Last year, we celebrated the 50th anni- versary of the Freedom Summer,” Lee said “we want to honor the accomplishments of the Civil Rights movement by bring- ing different groups of people together through music, and perhaps communicate more effectively.” The Race Unity Project, which is in its 22nd year, will begin its portion of the program at 11 and will include mariachi music, Hmong dancers, the Oshkosh Rhythm Institute, and a wide array of ethnic foods as well as a number of infor- mational booths. For the Freedom Summer Comes Home music, Sosnoski tapped co- producers Gwen Carr and George Halas, who produced the highly-regarded Martin Luther King Celebration in Oshkosh this past January. In addition to being one of the area’s premier jazz vocalists, Carr has an even more impressive resume as an activist for social justice. As she did for the King pro- gram, Carr will include first-hand accounts of the C i v i l Rights move- m e n t as well as songs both poignant and relevant. “I am doing this because I believe music and social justice go hand-in-hand,” Carr said. “We have a tremendous chal- lenge ahead to fulfill the expectations of our ancestors who fought so long and so hard for our freedoms.” “Music is a great way to get this mes- sage across to people who might not be as accepting if you told them,” Carr added, “because music bypasses the brain and goes directly to the heart.” Oshkosh resident and international jazz star Janet Planet will be joined by guitarist Tom Theabo in a special guest appearance. Carr has assembled an exceptional band of Oshkosh’s finest that includes drummer/ bandleader Mike Malone, Andy Mertens playing bass, Kelvin Kasper on guitar and Julio Reyes playing saxophones. Composer and arranger Tom Washatka has provided new arrangements for the songs. In case of rain or inclement weather, the program will be moved to the First Congregational Church in Oshkosh. Fas t Shipping • Great Prices • F riendlyService Vast Selection of: • Speciality Grains 50+ varieties • Hops 50+ varieties • 20+ dry yeasts & all Wyeast strains • Ready-to-go kits for beer/wine pointbrewsupply.comLocated at 3038 Village Park Drive, Plover, WI 54467 Exit 153 off of I-39 S| | 1-715-342-9535 | Just over an hour from Fox Valley area! Shop with a Pint!
- 53. June 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R37 June 23-27,2015 Ford Festival Park, Oshkosh WI TUESDAY JUNE 23 3:00pm Charee White 4:00pm Courtney Cole 6:00pm Brothers Osborne 8:30pm Dustin Lynch 11:00pm MIRANDA LAMBERT WEDNESDAY JUNE 24 3:00pm Jared Blake 4:00pm Jake McVey 6:00pm Eric Paslay 8:30pm Thompson Square 11:00pm LEE BRICE THURSDAY JUNE 25 3:00pm Rachel Lipsk 4:00pm Home Free 6:00pm Parmalee 8:30pm Tyler Farr 11:00pm ELI YOUNG BAND FRIDAY JUNE 26 2:30pm David Bradley 4:00pm Bella Cain 6:00pm The Swon Brothers 8:30pm Craig Campbell 11:00pm ERIC CHURCH SATURDAY JUNE 27 2:30pm Joe Bayer Band 4:00pm Chasin Mason 6:00pm Neal McCoy 8:30pm Josh Thompson 11:00pm TIM McGRAW GATE TIMES Gates open at 2:30PM Tues., Wed. and Thurs.! Gates open at 2:00PM Fri. and Sat.! Get your tickets today! www.countryusaoshkosh.com WEDNESDAY July 15 Gates Open 2:30 3:00pm Wayland 4:00pm Vixen 6:00pm Warrant 8:30pm Queensryche 11:00pm Alice Cooper thursDAY July 16 Gates Open 2:30 3:00pm Road Trip 4:00pm Dokken 6:00pm Whitesnake 8:30pm Lynyrd Skynyrd 11:00pm Judas Priest Friday July 17 Gates Open 2:00 2:30pm Death Glare 4:00pm Pop Evil 6:00pm Papa Roach 8:30pm Breaking Benjamin 11:00pm Avenged Sevenfold saturday July 18 Gates Open 2:00 2:30pm Dellacoma 4:00pm Jackyl 6:00pm Tesla 8:30pm Styx July 15-18, 2015 Ford Festival Park, Oshkosh WI ROCK USA Get your tickets today! www.rockusaoshkosh.com Get ready for four days of non-stop, world class entertainment, featuring ... ... rock music’s biggest and hottest headliners.
- 54. R38 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 ENTERTAINMENT // POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE BY BLAINE SCHULTZ Has there ever been a band more appropriately named than The Unheard Of? They couldn’t get arrested in their own back yard, yet have seven vinyl releases at home and in Europe. Recently the group celebrated its 30 year milestone on WMSE 91.7 fm. Three decades ago Jim Galaxy and the late Dave Raeck got together to concoct a psychedelic/garage rock cocktail. Blend- ing Raeck’s Stooges/Cramps/MC5 influ- ences with Galaxy’s Yardbirds/Chocolate Watchband/13th Floor Elevators leanings, it is a sound that remains the band’s sonic foundation. “Even after he left the band Dave remained our musical compass. It was his idea for us to get vinyl released in Europe.” “You know we never were a ‘Milwau- kee’ band,” said leader Galaxy. “We were always a little bit nomadic, always on the fringes. Our success has been to have fans on five of the seven continents and to have fans far and wide. The biggest fan base is in Greece and Italy,” The band started out playing obscure psychedelic and garage covers, evolving to add originals and after that the VOX sound the vinyl era. With their roots in Germantown, the band eventually ventured into Milwaukee to play a gig at the late, lamented Century Hall with Liquid Pink. “Of the 3 of us who started the band, I am the only one still here to tell the story,” says Galaxy. Current members include mark Dietrich, Frank Milligan, Mel Mon- temayor III and Galaxy. Past collaborators have included Glenn Rehse, Julie Bran- denburg, Dale Kaminski, Lori Kern and the late-Davey Jones. A 2015 recording session is in progress. While live appearances remain few and far between, Galaxy and company soldier on, content with an “overseas niche and pockets of zealots everywhere.” For more information: http://theun- heardof.net/ The Unheard Of Celebrate 30 Years Fox River Wood ShopCustom Wood Working | Furniture Restoration | Handmade Gifts New Location! 2734 Co. Hwy. II, Neenah [ 2.5 miles west of HWY 41 or 1/2 mile east of HWY 76 ] P: (920) 882–8880 E: [email protected] From ordinary end tables … ... to one outstanding coffee table! For custom woodworking please call, email, or send us a facebook message.
- 55. June 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R39 Hours: Tues-Fri 10-4 OPEN SATURDAYS 8-2 During Downtown Farmer’s Market Special order and in stock bedroom sets, dining sets, bookcases, gliders, desks, end tables, children’s furniture and much more! 116 S. Main Downtown • Fond du Lac • 926-9663 Handcrafted Solid Wood Furniture • Many Amish Items Handcrafted Wood Furniture for Father’s Day
- 56. R40 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 ENTERTAINMENT // HO MALONE BY GEORGE HALAS One of the most pleasant aspects of the Wisconsin Brewing Company Concert Series is that, in addition to discovering some fabulous music, each month will pro- vide an opportunity to discover a new beer. At both the June 17th appearance at Peabody’s in Oshkosh by Ho Malone as well as the Walt Hamburger and The Young Guns concert at Holiday’s Pub & Grill in Neenah on June 24th, WBC will be featuring Zenith. “I view beer as an adjunct to the enjoy- ment of life,” said WBC vice-president and brewmaster Kirby Nelson. “Zenith is a summer seasonal beer that easily comple- ments both music and warm-weather drinking. Summer in Wisconsin is a fleet- ing phenomenon, so you gotta’ make the most of it, and Zenith is just the beer to do it.” Zenith is a saison beer, originally brewed by European farmers with what- ever ingredients were on hand, but over the years it has evolved into a distinctive brew that has a light grain bill and distinctive yeast strains that make it citrusy, peppery and a sometimes surprising personality. “This saison has roots as a farmhouse ale,” Nelson said “but we’ve enhanced it with hints of coriander for a beer that’s complex and fruity, yet very clean and refreshing. This is a shimmering golden haze of a brew. Zenith is very special to us. At this stage of my career, I am learning more about Belgian ales. This is one of our first attempts at a great Wisconsin version of a pseudo-European classic and we are very pleased. What makes it special is the refreshment factor. It’s relatively complex but clean and very easy to drink. It’s very refreshing and makes you come back for more.” It pours with a hazy gold and an aroma resembling a Belgian wit – grains, orange peel and spice – and yields medium to light-bodied with an exceptionally dry finish that makes Zenith one of the easiest drinking saisons on the market. “You can sit down with Zenith,” Nelson said. “It’s your buddy. It’s got its own confidence, but it’s not an obnoxious show-off.” It goes great with live summer music. Reaching for the Zenith SCENE and Wisconsin Distributing have announced the Wisconsin Brewing Company Concert Series for this summer beginning with two concerts in June. The series will feature two different artists/ bands playing at different venues each month through October. The series will focus on presenting original artists and jumps off to an impres- sive start with Ho Malone performing at Holidays Pub & Grill in Neenah/Fox Cities Wednesday, June 17 while Peabody’s Ale House in Oshkosh will host Walt Hamburger & The Young Guns (Aaron Neumann & Jason Lemke) on the follow- ing Wednesday, June 24. Both events begin at 7 p.m. and will run through 10 p.m. Weather permitting, both events will take place outdoors on the outstanding patios that highlight both Peabody’s and Holiday’s. There is no cover charge at any of the Wisconsin Brewing Company Concert Series events. “We are both honored and excited about our partnership with Wisconsin Brewing, a company that is both innovative and a strong supporter of music through- out the state,” said SCENE publisher Jim Moran. “We’re confident that our two organizations can create some great buzz and energy together that will make this concert series something very special. In addition to providing opportunities to showcase great original music and some of Wisconsin’s best musicians, we’ll be featur- ing a number of the best beers, a new one each month. Great music and great beer make a fantastic summer combination.” Wisconsin Brewing, SCENE Announce Concert Series If you haven’t yet been exposed to the eclectic sound of Ho Malone from Wau- paca’s Chain O’ Lakes, you’re in for a treat. Ho Malone got its start back in Janu- ary 2014, when The Hook Up, a band that included Nick Rodello, needed a bass player for a battle of the bands competi- tion. The call when out to Rodello’s friend, Zach Bartel. “We’d played parties in high school,” Bartel said. After the gig, Bartel mentioned that he had a number of original songs that he wanted to record and play. Rodello expressed his interest. With Bartel playing guitar and Rodello on bass, they added drummer Corey Bowe and guitarist Ian Hart to complete the band. The sound is unique, leaving Bartel hard pressed to describe it. “It has psychedelic, folk, garage and rock influences, but it goes off in many directions in what we hope is a good way,” Bartel said. “All of the individuals in the band have been playing since at least middle school, so we have excellent musi- cianship, dynamics and harmonies.” The group released Mean and Nice, an eight-song, all-original CD in April, and it shot to the top of the charts in Waupaca. “The response to the music has been very good, as has the response to our videos,” Bartel said. “I’ve been told it’s valid art.” Marci Beaucoup of the Wisco band Baba Ghanooj, and a strong supporter of the local arts scene is thrilled to see the band getting more attention. “Ho Malone is a true grit original Waupaca band,” Beaucoup said “made up of players who can truly speak to the experience and essence of living in a small community. Their music and their follow- ing express their amazing connection to the up and coming generation. Excellent natural musicians, songwriting, and really sweet people.” As a Founder and the President of the Waupaca Community Arts Board, a non- profit arts organiza- tion whose mission is “c o m m u - nity build- ing through the arts,” Beaucoup is impressed with what this young group of talented musicians bring to the table. “A couple members of Ho Malone recently participated in a super successful fundraiser independently organized by young people in Waupaca to raise funds for our upcoming arts on the square, “ adds Beaucoup. “These young folks are getting actively involved in our intentional arts scene. It’s really incredible.” “We are very excited about playing in the Wisconsin Brewing Company Concert Series,” says Bartel. “This is a great chance for us to get exposure in the Fox Cities and showcase our music to a lot of new fans.” Learn more about Ho Malone by visiting their Facebook page and YouTube channel. Their album is available at The Bookcellar in downtown Waupaca and internetable places like iTunes. YO! It’s Ho Malone Time! HO MALONE - L to R: Corey Bowe (Drums) Zack Bartel (Vocals, Guitar) Nick Rodello (Vocals, Bass) Ian Hart (Guitar)
- 57. June 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R41 Tuesday Live Trivia at 8 PM Wino Wednesdays 1/2 Price Wine All Night Mon June 2 Live Comedy with Tyler Fri June 5 The Belle Weather Sat June 6 Kurt Gunn Fri June 12 Laura Joy Sat June 13 TBA Mon June 16 Live Comedy with Tyler Fri June 19 Red Hawks w/Karate School Sat June 20 Tyler Streeter Fri June 26 Mark Steven Hillstrom Sat June 27 TBA
- 58. R42 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 CALENDAR // LIVE MUSIC GREEN BAY: Theatre Z will present Jon Robin Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities” starting Tuesday, June 16 and running through Saturday, June 20, at the Art Garage’s newly acquired building, The Cannery, 1429 Main Street (on Olde Main Street), Green Bay. WI. All shows will be held at 7:30 p.m. with the exception of an additional performance on June 20 when a 2 p.m. matinee and 7:30 evening show will be presented. “Other Desert Cities” won the Outer Critics Circle Award in 2011 and was nominated for five Tony awards, includ- ing Best Play and ran on Broadway at the Booth Theatre from 2011-2012. Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, her brother, and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s his- tory – a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them all to cross it. Stephen Rupsch, associate professor of theatre studies and director of theatre for St. Norbert College, will direct and pro- duce the production, scenography by April Beiswenger, assistant professor of theatre studies for St. Norbert College. The cast includes Teresa Aportela Sergott as Brooke Wyeth, Laura Riddle as Polly Wyeth, Alan Kopischke (member of Actors’ Equity Association) as Lyman Wyeth, Carol Cassell as Silda Grauman and Andrew Delaurelle as Trip Wyeth. Tickets are on sale now and are general admission for $20. To purchase tickets online, visit http://www.brownpapertick- ets.com. The box office at the Cannery at the Art Garage will open 45 minutes prior to show time and offer a limited number of full price and student tickets ($20 and $6) for cash only. The play contains adult situations, humor and language. Theatre Z is a semi-professional theatre company under the umbrella of Mosaic Arts, Green Bay. Funding for Other Desert Cities is made possible by the George F. Kress Foundation, private donations and a successful Go Fund Me campaign. “The most richly enjoyable new play for grown-ups that New York has known in many seasons…” NY Times “Astutely drawn…juicy and surpris- ing.” NY Daily News. “Spending time with these messed-up, complicated people is a genuine pleasure.” NY Post. Theatre Z to Present“Other Desert Cities” JUNE 1 THE PRESIDENTS JOSTEN PARK BELLEVUE 6:00 PM JUNE 2 REVEREND RAVEN PULLMANS APPLETON 6:00 PM ERIN KREBS & JEFF JOHNSTON THE SOURCE MENASHA 6:30 PM JUNE 3 KIERNAN MCMULLAN CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 7:00 PM THE OUTER VIBE LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE MILWAUKEE HARLEY MILWAUKEE 6:10 PM GLAM BAND SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 11:00 AM RUSS REISER SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 6:00 PM GREG MCMONAGLE THE SOURCE MENASHA 6:30 PM COOKEE & DENNIS PROVISOR WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 7-10:00 JUNE 4 BRIAN JAMES ANDUZZIS - HOWARD HOWARD 7:00 PM TED EGGE ANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAY GREEN BAY 7:00 PM STEVE SMITH AND VITAL INFORMATION BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM BILLY G (THE BILL PILL) DEJA VU APPLETON 9:00 PM GARRET RAMQUIST DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM RABID AARDVARKS MONONA TERRACE MADISON 7:00 PM KISS LIVE OGELSBY SUMMER FUNFEST OGELSVY 9:00 PM ROB ANTHONY REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM IAN OLVERA / CONNOR LA MUE SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 7:00 PM CHAD DEMEUSE THE BAR LYNNDALE APPLETON 7:00 PM SUNRAEYES THE SOURCE MENASHA 7:00 PM ROSETTI & WIGLEY WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9-12:00 JUNE 5 KISS LIVE BACKSTAGE BAR FOND DU LAC 10:00 PM ERIN KREBS BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM MIKE MALONE TRIO CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM VIC FERRARI CHEESEFEST LITTLE CHUTE 8:30-12:00 JENIRATIORS CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM MR. TALL PANTS AND THE SHORTS DEJA VU APPLETON 9:00 PM BOBBY EVANS BAND DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 8:00 PM LUCAS CATES HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM OF THE MOON LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM RASHITA JONESES LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM SONS OF KONG LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM VESPA WOMAN LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM TED EGGE REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM NEW ODYSSEY RIVERSIDE CASINO RIVERSIDE IA 12/1/00 8:30 THE COUGARS SILVERCRYST WAUTOMA 8:00 PM REVEREND RAVEN VILLAGE GREEN PARK RIPON 7:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9:00 PM JUNE 6 ADAMS WAY BAR LOUIE MILWAUKEE 8:30 PM TIN SANDWICH BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM JAKE WARNE BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 4-8:00 PM TOMMY WINCH CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM ANDY’S AUTOMATICS CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM HURRY UP WAIT UNPLUGGED CITY LIMITS JUNE 2015 LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
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- 60. R44 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 CALENDAR // LIVE MUSIC MENASHA 6:00 PM FOLLOW SUIT CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 9:30 PM STAR SIX NINE DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 8:00 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS FAMILY DAYS - SOUTH PARK BLACK CREEK 7:00 PM THE 3 HANDSOMES GARDINA’S OSHKOSH 7:30 PM BRUCE KOESTNER HEIDEL HOUSE GREEN LAKE 7-10:00 GOOD TYME DJ JELLYSTONE PARK FREMONT 7-10:00 CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 9:00 PM BAD HABITZ LOG CABIN RIPON 3:00 PM SOLACE LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM SWEET TALK LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM THE BELLE WEATHER LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM COOKEE...TIMELESS MUSIC MACKINAWS GREEN BAY 7:30-11:00 TEQUILA TANGO MINESHAFT HARTFORD 9:30 PM VIC FERRARI MOLE LAKE CASINO MOLE LAKE 8:30-12:00 NICOLE KOTTKE BAND POTAWATOMI CARTER CASINO CARTER 8-12:00 DAN TULSA REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM THE COUGARS SILVERCRYST WAUTOMA 8:00 PM HALF EMPTY SQUIRRELFEST - SQUIRREL CAGE KELLNERSVILLE 8:30 PM HIGH VOLTAGE AC-DC TIRBUTE THE SHACK FOND DU LAC 9:30 PM SLY JOE& THE SMOOTH OPERATORS THE SOURCE MENASHA 10:00 PM ROCKIN THE HOLE THE WATERING HOLE GREEN BAY 7:00 PM NEW ODYSSEY WASHINGTON CHAMBER WASHINGTON IA :30-9:30 BEL AIRS WHEELHOUSE RESTAURANT WAUPACA 1:00 PM TEDD YOUNG WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9-12:00 BOXKAR YARDARM DUBUQUE IA 8-12:00 JUNE 7 RED FISH REMIX BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 2-6:00 PM HITS CHANNEL CATS FREMONT 2-6:00 UNITY THE BAND CHEESEFEST LITTLE CHUTE 1:30-5:00 DESPERATE OTTOS CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 3:00 PM NASHVILLE PIPELINE CZs GEANO BEACH BAR & GRILL LITTLE SUAMICO 3:00 PM WHISKEY FLAGSTONE APPLETON 5:00 PM BAZOOKA JOE FOX HARBOR PUB & GRILL GREEN BAY 6:00 PM HURRY UP WAIT UNPLUGGED GAMEDAY SPORTS BAR APPLETON 4:00 PM BRIAN JAMES JEN AND TONICS GALLOWAY 6:00 PM BRAD & JEFF JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 5:00 PM ROSETTI & WIGLEY OSTHOFF RESORT ELKHART LAKE 2-6:00 TEQUILA TANGO RIVER RAIL SHIOCTON 3:00 PM RODEO DE VILLE TANNER’S KIMBERLY 3:00- 7:00 JUNE 9 DAVE STEFFEN BAND PULLMANS APPLETON 6:00 PM JUNE 10 AURALAI CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 7:00 PM WHISKEY OF THE DAMNED LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM COOKEE...TIMELESS MUSIC PRIVATE CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 5:30 PM BOBBY EVANS BAND SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 6:00 PM TRAPPER SCHOEPP THE SOURCE MENASHA 6:30 PM JUNE 11 ROB ANTHONY ANDUZZIS - HOWARD HOWARD 7:00 PM TEQUILA TANGO ANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAY GREEN BAY 7:00 PM MADISON MALONE DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM WAYNE NEUMANN FLAGSTONE APPLETON 5:00 PM TAYLOR JAY FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM KIP JONES HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE HOUDINI PLAZA APPLETON 5:30 PM THE JIMMYS JAZZ IN THE PARK MILWAUKEE 6:00 PM THE NEW OLD THINGS LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM THE SHADOWBOXERS LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM DOUBLE DOWN REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM WILFRET & MISS SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 7:00 PM JUNE 12 KWT W/ TOM WASHATKA BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM SCOTT WILCOX CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM STRAWBERRY JAM CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM STAGE HOGS DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM DAN TULSA FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM ERIN KREBS & JEFF JOHNSTON GARDINA’S OSHKOSH 7:30 PM TEQUILA TANGO HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM THE COUGARS JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 9:00 PM THE COUGARS JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 9:00 PM IRENE’S GARDEN LANDMARK COFFEEHOUSE AMHERST 8:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 9:00 PM MOSTLY WATER STONE HARBOR STURGEON BAY 8:30-12:00 BOURBON COWBOYS STRATFORD HERITAGE DAYS STRATFORD 8:30 PM JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET THRASHER OPERA HOUSE GREEN LAKE 7:30 PM NASHVILLE PIPELINE WALLEYE WEEKEND - COUNTRY STAGE FOND DU LAC 6:30 PM THE PRESIDENTS WALLEYE WEEKEND - K107 STAGE FOND DU LAC 6:30 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE WALLEYE WEEKEND - POINT STAGE FOND DU LAC 5:00 PM GABRIEL SANCHEZ - THE PRINCE EXPERIENCE WALLEYE WEEKEND - POINT STAGE FOND DU LAC 7:30 PM JUNE 13 NO STONE SOUP BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 4-8:00 PM HALF EMPTY BRILLIONFEST BRILLION 8:00 PM ADAMS WAY CASH AND SWILLIES KAUKAUNA 9:00 PM DAPHNI CHAMBERS HILL BAR AND GRILL SUAMICO 6:00 PM TJ & LYNN CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM CRANKIN YANKEES CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 9:30 PM DIAMOND AND STEEL COPPERFEST OCONTO 4:00 PM JOHNNY WAD COPPERFEST OCONTO 8:00 PM
- 61. June 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R45 CALENDAR // LIVE MUSIC • Art Décor for Home & Office • Local Artist “High Walls” • Fine Art Jewelry • Classroom/Meeting Space • Artist Studios • Gift Gallery featuring affordable “smaller” art and gifts from local artists. Gift Gallery Academy 228 StudiosGift Gallery Academy 228 Studios 228 S Military Road • Fond du Lac WI 54935 [email protected] • 920-924-7796 www.sharefineart.com 228 S Military Road • Fond du Lac WI 54935 [email protected] • 920-924-7796 www.sharefineart.com Upcoming Events at Share Fine Art Galleries Summer Lovin’ May 21 - Aug. 30 in the Share Gift Gallery The Art of Daithi June 19 - July 10 Selected Works by Mel Kolstad July 17 - Aug. 2 A Creative Journey Aug. 7 - Sept. 13 Upcoming Events at Share Fine Art Galleries Summer Lovin’ May 21 - Aug. 30 in the Share Gift Gallery The Art of Daithi June 19 - July 10 Selected Works by Mel Kolstad July 17 - Aug. 2 A Creative Journey Aug. 7 - Sept. 13 Thursday - Saturday 1pm - 8pm, Sunday 1pm - 5pm Also by appointment -- Groups welcome! Art is not art until it is seen. To be seen it must be shared! THE COUGARS COPPERFEST OCONTO 12:00 PM RABID AARDVARKS DEERFIELD PARK PAVILLION DEERFIELD 9:00 PM BAD HABITZ DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 8:00 PM VIC FERRARI FESTIVAL IN THE PARK CLARION IA 9-12:30 JAKE WARNE FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM AARON RAMSEY GARDINA’S OSHKOSH 7:30 PM BILL STEINERT HEIDEL HOUSE GREEN LAKE 7-10:00 MISTRIAL HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 8:00 PM LADDERS W/ ASHES LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM DAN TULSA MACKINAWS GREEN BAY 7:30-11:00 ALEX WILSON BAND MILWAUKEE ALE HOUSE MILWAUKEE 9:30 PM BOURBON COWBOYS MOLE LAKE CASINO CRANDON 9:00 PM NASHVILLE PIPELINE NATIVITY PARISH ASHWAUBENON 6:30 PM ROSETTI & WIGLEY ONEIDA CASINO GREEN BAY 8-11:00 HURRY UP WAIT OPEN ROAD HARLEY FOND DU LAC 11:30 AM HITS PRIVATE WAYNE NEUMANN REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM FEEL GOOD KIDS SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 6:00 PM PORKY’S/JAM FUNK/ COOL WATERS/KYLE MEGNA SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM WILDSIDE SKINNY DAVES MOUNTAIN 9:00 PM BRIAN JAMES STADIUM VIEW GREEN BAY 4:00 PM MOSTLY WATER STONE HARBOR STURGEON BAY 8:30-12:00 R P M STRATFORD HERITAGE DAYS STRATFORD 8:30 PM KOZ AUDIO THE SHACK FOND DU LAC 7:00 PM GRAND UNION WALLEYE WEEKEND - COUNTRY STAGE FOND DU LAC 4:00 PM SONIC CIRCUS WALLEYE WEEKEND - K107 STAGE FOND DU LAC 4:00 PM BAD HABITZ WALLEYE WEEKEND - POINT STAGE FOND DU LAC 2:45 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS WALLEYE WEEKEND - POINT STAGE FOND DU LAC 5:15 PM SAVING SAVANNAH WALLEYE WEEKEND COUNTRY STAGE FOND DU LAC 1:00 PM HURRY UP WAIT WHISTLE INN NICHOLS 9:00 PM TED EGGE WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9:00 PM JUNE 14 THIRD WHEEL BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 2-6:00 PM DAVE STEFFEN BAND CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 3:00 PM BAZOOKA JOE CZs GEANO BEACH BAR & GRILL LITTLE SUAMICO 3:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE FOX HARBOR PUB & GRILL GREEN BAY 6:00 PM ZEN FRANKLIN & REASONABLY CONFUSED JACK’S APPLE PUB APPLETON 9:00 PM THE COUGARS JOSTEN PARK BELLEVUE 1:30 PM THE CHOCOLATEERS SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 2:00 PM SKINNY DIP SUNDAY WITH BLUES TALK TANNER’S KIMBERLY 4:30 - 7:30 PM DIAMOND AND STEEL WALLEYE WEEKEND -
- 62. R46 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 CALENDAR // LIVE MUSIC COUNTRY STAGE FOND DU LAC 12:30 PM RAISED RECKLESS WALLEYE WEEKEND - COUNTRY STAGE FOND DU LAC 3:00 PM SEPARATE WAYS WALLEYE WEEKEND - K107 STAGE FOND DU LAC 3:00 PM JUNE 15 HURRY UP WAIT JOSTEN PARK BELLEVUE 6:00 PM JUNE 16 HURRY UP WAIT PULLMANS APPLETON 6:00 PM JUNE 17 CHERRY SUEDE CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 7:00 PM HO MALONE HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM HITS PIONEER PARK ASHWAUBENON 11:30-2:00 THE COUGARS SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 5:30 PM EDDIE BIEBEL SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 6:00 PM JUNE 18 DAN TULSA ANDUZZIS - HOWARD HOWARD 7:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES ANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAY GREEN BAY 7:00 PM ON2 DEJA VU APPLETON 9:00 PM KATIE SCULLIN DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM BRIAN JAMES FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM 2ND STRINGS BLUEGRASS HOLIDAYS BAR AND GRILL NEENAH 8:00 PM CHOCOLATEERS LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM FUTUREBIRDS LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM RAGLANDERS LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM WAYNE NEUMANN PLANK ROAD PUB DE PERE 6:00 PM TEQUILA TANGO REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM TIMOTHY SCHWEIGER SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 7:00 PM PABLO CRUISE WATERFEST OSHKOSH 9:00 JUNE 19 REVEREND RAVEN AND THE CHAIN SMOKING ALTAR BOYS BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM SWINGING JOHNSONS CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM HITS CIMARRON MENASHA 9-1:00 HITS CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM R P M CLAYTONFEST - MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS LARSEN 8:00 PM JANET PLANET JAZZ CRUISE CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 6:30 PM WAYNE NEUMANN DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM DAN TULSA TRIO EDGE OF DELLS RESORT WISCONSIN DELLS 8:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM AARON RAMSEY GARDINA’S OSHKOSH 7:30 PM CHAD DEMEUSE HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM NASHVILLE PIPELINE KOUNTRY BAR APPLETON 10:00 PM NATURALS LCO CASINO HAYWARD 9-1:00 SOL CAT LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM SOUL LOW LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM TRAVELING SUITCASE LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM THE MUSTACHE MIDWEST RENEWABLE ENERGY FAIR CUSTER 7:00 PM REDFISH REMIX OSTHOFF RESORT ELKHART LAKE 7-11:00 DOUBLE DOWN PLANK ROAD PUB DE PERE 6:00 PM THE COUGARS POTAWATOMI CASINO CARTER 8:00 PM ROB ANTHONY REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE ROUTE 20 OUTHOUSE - KRAUTFEST STURTEVANT 5:00 PM DAPHNI SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 6:00 PM TEQUILA TANGO STONE HARBOR STURGEON BAY 8:30 PM GRAND UNION TEA BUCKET BUCKETFEST EATON 9:00 PM JUNE 20 STEVE AND MARK BAND BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM CADILLAC JACK BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 4-8:00 PM TOMMY WINCH CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM TOMBSTONE CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM NASHVILLE PIPELINE CLAYTONFEST - MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS LARSEN 8:00 PM DOOZEY CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 9:30 PM BRIAN JAMES DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM CHAD DEMEUSE FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM FRAN STEENO HEIDEL HOUSE GREEN LAKE 7-10:00 PREACHER & THE WHISKEYS JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 9:00 PM ASK YOUR MOTHER KOUNTRY BAR APPLETON 9:30 PM NATURALS LCO CASINO HAYWARD 9-1:00 REPLICA LITTLE RIVER INN OCONTO 9:30 PM ADAMS WAY OUTPOST SHERWOOD 9:00 PM DAN TULSA BAND PINELAND CAMPING PARK ARKDALE 7-11:00 RABID AARDVARKS POTAWATOMI BINGO AND CASINO MILWAUKEE 9:00 PM VIC FERRARI PRIVATE JAKE WARNE REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 10:00 PM HITS ST JUDE THE APOSTLE PICNIC OSHKOSH 7-11:00 GRAND UNION STADIUM VIEW GREEN BAY 3:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE TEA BUCKET BUCKETFEST EATON 9:00 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS THE SHORT BRANCH NEENAH 9:00 PM WHEELHOUSE WHEELHOUSE RESTAURANT WAUPACA 1:00 PM STAGE HOGGS ACOUSTIC WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9:00 PM JUNE 21 HITS BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 2-6:00 PM MOJO AND FLIPSIDE CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 3:00 PM GRAND UNION CZs GEANO BEACH BAR & GRILL LITTLE SUAMICO 3:00 PM THE COUGARS FOX HARBOR PUB & GRILL GREEN BAY 6:00 PM UNITY GAMEDAY SPORTS BAR APPLETON 4:00 PM THE CHOCOLATEERS JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 5:00 PM R2 PLANK ROAD PUB DE PERE 5:30 PM DAN TULSA DUO RIVER RAIL SHIOCTON 3:00 PM STAGE HOGGS ACOUSTIC TIMELINE SALOON BONDUEL 12:00 PM JUNE 23 SHANE HARDWICKE CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 6:00 PM COOKEE...TIMELESS MUSIC PRIVATE
- 63. June 2015 | SceneNewspaper.com | R47 CALENDAR // LIVE MUSIC Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Winnebago Artwork and Gifts created by Local Artists Reclaimed Furniture and Accessories Visit us at: www.theplaidsquirrel.com N1866 US Hwy 151, Brothertown, WI 920-627-3010 Store Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10-5 Sun 10-5 HAPPY HOUR HEROES PULLMANS APPLETON 6:00 PM JUNE 24 TOMMY WINCH CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 7:00 PM NICOLE KOTTKE BAND CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT WALT HAMBURGER AND THE YOUNG GUNS PEABODY’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM WISCONSIN RAGTIME ENSEMBLE PIONEER PARK ASHWAUBENON 11:30 AM FOLLOW SUIT SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 5:30 PM BOOGIE & YO YO’Z SHATTUCK PARK NEENAH 6-8:00 BOBBY EVANS BAND SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 6:00 PM DIAMOND AND STEEL SUMMERFEST - JOJOS MARTINI BAR MILWAUKEE 4:00 PM GREEN SCREEN KID SUMMERFEST - KNE MUSIC STAGE MILWAUKEE 3:45 PM DOOZEY SUMMERFEST - KNE STAGE MILWAUKEE 5:30 PM STAR SIX NINE SUMMERFEST - MILLER LITE STAGE MILWMILWAUKEE 12:00 PM JUNE 25 JIM COUNTER ANDUZZIS - HOWARD HOWARD 7:00 PM ROB ANTHONY ANDUZZIS EAST GREEN BAY GREEN BAY 7:00 PM THE COUGARS BOTANICAL GARDENS GREEN BAY 6:00 PM GRAND UNION CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 6:30 PM NICOLE KOTTKE BAND CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT CRAIG HAWKINSON W/ GUEST DEJA VU APPLETON 9:00 PM KATIE SCULLIN DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM WAYNE NEUMANN FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM COOKEE...TIMELESS MUSIC GOOSE BLIND GREEN LAKE 8:30-12:00 TEQUILA TANGO HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM BAD HABITZ HOUDINI PLAZA APPLETON 5:30 PM WIFEE AND THE HUZzBAND JAZZ IN THE PARK MILWAUKEE 6:00 PM BIG AND TALL PLANK ROAD PUB DE PERE 6:00 PM DAN TULSA REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM LOU SHIELDS SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 7:00 PM JUNE 26 JANET PLANET BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM LUCAS CATES CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM R P M CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 6:30 PM STAR SIX NINE CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 9:00 PM NICOLE KOTTKE BAND CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT DAVE STEFFENS BAND CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM HALF EMPTY FIREMANS PARK REEDSVILLE 8:00 PM STAGE HOGGS ACOUSTIC FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM THE MIKE MALONE TRIO GARDINA’S
- 64. R48 | SceneNewspaper.com | June 2015 CALENDAR // LIVE MUSIC OSHKOSH 7:30 PM WAYNE NEUMANN HOLIDAYS PUB AND GRILL NEENAH 7:00 PM COOKEE & DENNIS PROVISOR HOOKERS RESORT POYNETTE 4-8:00 UNITY JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 9:00 PM TED EGGE REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM BOBBY EVANS BAND SKINNY DAVES MOUNTAIN 9:00 PM THE COUGARS SUMMERFEST - JOJOS MARTINI BAR MILWAUKEE 8:00 PM REVEREND RAVEN SUMMERFEST JOHNSON CONTROL STAGE MILWAUKEE 4:00 PM ROSETTI & WIGLEY WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9-12:00 JUNE 27 TRAPPER SCHOEPP BECKET’S OSHKOSH 7:00 PM M-80 BLIND SQUIRREL SHAWANO 6:00 PM LED FOOT BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 4-8:00 PM REBECCA HOFFMAN HRON CHANDELIER CLUB APPLETON 8:00 PM BAD HABITZ CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 1:00 PM CONSULT THE BRIEFCASE CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 3:30 PM HALF EMPTY CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 9:00 PM ROOFTOP JUMPERS CHICKENFEST - DARBOY COMMUNITY PARK DARBOY 6:00 PM MADISON COUNTY CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT SPITFIRE RODEO CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT JUNE 27 BOBBY DARREN CIMERRON MENASHA 7:00 PM COOL WATERS BAND CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 9:30 PM BOURBON COWBOYS COUNTRY USA - NORTH SIDE STAGE OSHKOSH 3:30 PM THE COUGARS CRANDON OFF ROAD RACEWAY CRANDON 8:30 PM LITTLE VITO & TORPEDOES CRYSTAL LAKE RV RESORT LODI 7-11:00 WAYNE NEUMANN DOCKSIDE TAVERN OSHKOSH 6:00 PM JOHNNY WAD FIREMANS PARK REEDSVILLE 8:00 PM TED EGGE FRATELLOS DECK OSHKOSH 6:00 PM AARON RAMSEY GARDINA’S OSHKOSH 7:30 PM COOKEE...TIMELESS MUSIC GIBRALTAR GRILL FISH CREEK 7:30-10:00 DIAMOND AND STEEL MARIBEL LIONS PICNIC - MARIBEL PARK MARIBEL 8:00 PM RABID AARDVARKS MARYTOWN PICNIC - N10361 CTY ROAD G MARYTOWN 8:00 PM HAPPY HOUR HEROES MINESHAFT HARTFORD 9:30 PM CRANKIN YANKEES MOE’S CORNER BAR ALGOMA 8:30 PM VIC FERRARI NORTH STAR CASINO BOWLER 8-11:30 THE PRESIDENTS POUND PARK POUND 8:30 PM CHAD DEMEUSE REGATTA 220 GREEN BAY 6:00 PM ANNEX SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 6:00 PM DOOZEY SHORT BRANCH SALOON NEENAH 10:00 PM DOOZEY THE SHORT BRANCH NEENAH 10:00 PM BRIAN JAMES WORLD OF BEER APPLETON 9:00 PM JUNE 28 RODEO DEVILLE BRIDGE BAR FREMONT 2-6:00 PM MADISON COUNTY CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT SPITFIRE RODEO CHIPPEWA VALLEY COUNTRYFEST CADOTT THE PRESIDENTS CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 3:00 PM THE COUGARS CZs GEANO BEACH BAR & GRILL LITTLE SUAMICO 3:00 PM LOOSE SCREWS FLAGSTONE APPLETON 5:00 PM DIAMOND AND STEEL FOX HARBOR PUB & GRILL GREEN BAY 6:00 PM PAT MC CURDY GAMEDAY SPORTS BAR APPLETON 4:30 PM OUT PATIENTS JIMMY SEAS GREEN BAY 5:00 PM LITTLE CISCO SARDINE CAN GREEN BAY 2:00 PM DAPHNI SUMMERFEST - ULINE WAREHOUSE STAGE MILWAUKEE 3:00 PM JUNE 30 SHANE HARDWICKE CLEARWATER HARBOR WAUPACA 6:00 PM AEGES LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM DEAD MODERN VILLAINS LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM LOCAL H LYRIC ROOM GREEN BAY 7:30 PM THE STRINGBENDERS PULLMANS APPLETON 6:00 PM WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND? Let the SCENE help you figure it out. Sign up for our new SCENE LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR WEEKLY DIGITAL EDITION. Get the area’s Live Entertainment Schedule Sent Directly to Your Digital Device Each Week for FREE! SC NE EGo to www.SceneNewspaper.com to sign up TODAY! Wisconsin’s Arts & Entertainment Paper
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- 66. L18 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 BY C A ENTERTAINMENT // ALL PRO DAD BY MICHAEL CASPER Mark Merrill is the founder of a national non-profit organization called Family First which is dedicated to strength- ening the family. He hosts a nationally syndicated radio show, and has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates telling of his “game-winning playbook for every father.” His latest book lists the seven essentials to be a hero to your kids. Michael: How does one go about being a hero to their kids? Mark: When I started writing this I wanted to make sure I gave the dad’s the specific tools they needed to move the ball down the field, one yard at a time, day in and day out with their kids towards the goal of being an all-pro dad. In the book I share seven essential things that every father must know to be a hero to your kids. I’ve found that that is what men are really looking for. How can I give them what they’re needing. That’s the essence of the book. Michael: Tell me about your family. Mark: I have been blessed with five kids. My wife Susan and I had three bio- logical children together, and then when they were in their tweens and teens, my wife had a yearning to adopt. So we went all the way to Siberia and brought back two children who were 9 and 12 years-old at the time. They became a part of our family, and now eleven years later those children are grown, and we now have kids are 19, 20, 23, 23, and 25 years old. Michael: At what point in your life as a dad did you think that maybe you should start taking notes on how not to goof up as a dad. Mark: To use more football metaphors, yes I’ve fumbled the ball over the years, and on numerous occasions my wife has thrown the flag on me (laugh). I have been penalized, so it is like football in that sense, but I realized when my first child was much younger, the mistakes I’d made. But I also learned that no one is a perfect father, each dad goes through this. We all learn, we all struggle on this journey. Each time, with each additional child, we had to adjust our game plan. Michael: In today’s world a major con- cern is fatherlessness. Mark: Huge issue in our society today, in fact I could argue that it’s one of the most significant issues impacting our country in a negative way...and not just our country, but in reality across the world. Michael: There are two forms of father absence. Mark: Yes. One is physical absence. That’s obvious. That’s when the dad is not there, not involved, not engaged with the kids at all. But there is also the emotional absence, and that’s when the dad may be there...he may show up for dinner, he may show up later on at night to be in the house, yet he’s not really emotionally con- nected with his kids. He doesn’t have what I call a “heart relationship” with his kids, and really doesn’t know them well, hasn’t studied them, doesn’t really understand their needs, wants, desires and dreams. That can be damaging as well. Michael: You back up your findings with a lot of statistics. Mark: Many times these kids are more likely to drop out of school, or repeat grades. Significantly more likely to be incarcerated. In fact more that 70% of all young men in our juvenile detention system in the U.S. come from father-absent homes. And studies also show that over half are more likely to be poor. So it creates an issue that not only affects our children emotionally and physically, but impacts our country. It’s a massive economic issue when our kids are dropping out of school, when they’re incarcerated, impregnated, or go on welfare...it affects all of us. Michael: What can we dad’s do? Mark: There are so many things! If folks are married, one of the most impor- tant things that you can do for your kids is to have a happy and healthy marital relationship. Nothing spells security better for a child than to know that mom and dad are together. Now that doesn’t condemn someone who has gone through the chal- lenge and the pain of divorce, it’s just that study’s consistently show time and time again that kids fare better in those intact homes where the biological mom and dad are present. Michael: Having and taking the time is important as well, correct? Mark: Vital. It’s quantity time. I think we’ve all heard before that...especially when father’s are very busy, they come up with something I refer to as a ‘myth.’ They’ll say, ‘You know I have to travel for work, and have a lot of other things going on in my life, but when I’m there with my kids, it’s quality time.’ Well, that’s a myth. Kids want quantity time. Think about it, have you ever heard your child say to you, ‘Hey dad, we have played way too much today, why don’t you go back to the office and get some things done (laugh).’ Michael: You’ll never hear that. Mark: Of course not. Michael: Tell me about your “Seven M’s” Mark: I talk about the fundamentals of fatherhood being “love and leadership.” Love is really a misunderstood word, but one of the most powerful in the english language, it’s strong and courageous. Love is not about ‘getting,’ but rather about giving to another person no matter what it costs us personally. Love is leadership’s unseen essential. The Seven M’s are that every father must know his Make up, his Mindset, Motive, Method, Message, Model and his Master. And I go into detail within the book. Michael: Define Make up. Mark: It’s our identity. It’s who we are, and what gives us value. It’s very important for every man to understand his identity. It lies in who we are, not in what we do for a living. We’re valuable in who we are, made in the image of God, and that’s what gives us value. It’s important that we understand identity, that we are masterpieces, we are created with infinite value and dignity and worth. And the reason that’s so important as a father is because children are in search of affirmation and validation. So many are not getting the seal of approval from their fathers. We live in a performance-based culture, and so many dad’s will only love their children well, for example, if...they only make straight-A’s, or if they make the starting team...then they’ll affirm them, then they’ll praise them. But you know what? That’s not how life works. We need to make sure that we understand our own value so we can in turn validate and affirm our children in their identities. Kids need to understand their identity and value... not their image. Identity is all important... image is not. Michael: And Mindset? Mark: It’s so important that we as fathers need to have the mindset that being a dad is our most important job. It’s not just a hobby, it’s a job. It takes a lot of work. In that job, we have to understand our mission. Think about it. What would you think of an executive of a company who didn’t understand the mission or the objective of the company, or a military general on a battlefield who didn’t under- stand his mission...you’d expect him to fail. It’s the same with fathers...we need to know that our mission needs to be to love and lead our children well, it’s critical. Go to allprodad.com Happy Father’s Day! Be an All-Pro Dad this Father’s Day
- 67. June 2015 | Fond Du Lac | SceneNewspaper.com | L19 ART on the island • Over 70 Vendors • Silent Auction • Childrens Art Area • Face Painting by Betty Trent • Food & Music Fond du Lac Artists’ Association Sunday, June 7th, 2015 Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Rain or ShineOven Island 47 th A non profit Christian Assoication of lot and crypt owners • www.calvarycemeteryfdl.com 686 Fond du Lac Ave. • Fond du Lac, WI Call Judine 920-923-2202 • 920-517-3201 [email protected] Judine Lange General Manager CALVARY CEMETERY & MAUSOLEUM CALL FOR A NO-OBLIGATION TOUR & FREE INFORMATION FOLDER GREAT PRE-CONSTRUCTION DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE NOW! PLEASE CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT SPECIAL CRYPT PRICES! SAVE UP TO $1900 ON CRYPT FOR TWO ($1400 ON SINGLE) Additional 5% discount on cash sale (down payment w/balance in 60 days) PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE at 0% INTEREST Crypts, Niches, Graves, Monuments, Urns & More! NEWINSIDE EDITIONCOMINGSOON! CALVARY CEMETERY Chapel of the Risen Christ Mausoleum All Faiths Welcome! Mention ad when you call & Receive an EXTRA $100 OFF Mausoleum purchase!
- 68. L20 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 June 3 Farmers Market Main Street Plaza 30 S. Main Street 11-3 Step away from so-called social media and get face-to-face with local vendors, fresh food, art and more at Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market. Sponsored by Agnesian Healthcare, the Farmers Market is located on Main Street Plaza every Wednesday from 11-3. Find more infor- mation at www.downtownfdl.com. Get social. Buy local at the Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market. June 4 Thursday Night Dance Lessons Eagles Club 515 N. Park Avenue 7 - 9PM $10 per person Every Thursday! Beginner Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Salsa dance lessons at 7:00PM and intermediate at 8:00PM. Open to the public. Dance style changes monthly. $10 per person. No partner needed! THELMA Thursday Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts 51 Sheboygan Street 5 - 8 pm Contemporary Wings are open and free to the public. Featuring the works of Scott Zieher and Mike Womack. Bar will be open, public welcome! June 5 Lego Night Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac 75 W. Scott Street 4-7pm $6.00 The first Friday of every month, enjoy our giant supply of LEGOs, demonstrate creative building and be inspired by a monthly theme and fellow builders. Pro- gram is included with general admission. June 5-6 Tour of LaClare Farms LaClare Farms W2994 County Road HH Pipe 11:00 a.m & 2:00 p.m. $3/per person Let us help you learn about goat milking and cheese making while you all enjoy every minute of it! Tours consist of learn- ing about the cheese making process-- in- cluding touching and tasting the cheese and looking into the aging cellars to see the different wheels of cheese being aged. Then, move over to our viewing room to see the milking facility where the goats are milked daily. Finally, visit our barn to see where the animals live and go to the kid zone to pet the little goats and feed them their grain. Meet the Cheesemaker at LaClare Farms LaClare Farms W2994 County Road HH Pipe 12-4pm Come on out to meet our very own chee- semakers! They will be featuring a different cheese that we make right here in house! June 5-7 Rockerbox Motofest featuring AHRMA Vintage Cycle Racing Road America N7390 State Highway 67 Elkhart Lake Rockerbox Motofest is the premier Wis- consin motorcycle show and party featur- ing an eclectic mix of vintage cafe racers, choppers, sport bikes, racing machines, supermotos, scooters and sidecars. Local and national vendors, live music, food, refreshments, a microbrew tasting, touring of the 4-mile road course, stunt shows, kart racing and of course a slow speed evening sunset cruise of the road course. The weekend also features vintage racing motorcycles and vintage super bikes. June 6 Farmers Market Farmers Market - Saturday Mornings 30 S. Main Street 8-noon Get social. Buy local at the Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market. Taylor Park Pool Opens! Taylor Park 380 Emma Street Fond du Lac Daily fees: Children 2 & under-Free, Youth/Senior-Afternoon, $2.50, Evening $1.50 & Adult (18-54)-Afternoon $3.50, Evening $2.00 Season passes also available Music on the Patio-T.J and Lynn Duo Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper Club W3496 Highway W Pipe 5-9pm Come on out tonight for some good mu- sic, drinks and a scenic sunset view! Sunset Cruise Road America N7390 State Highway 67 Elkhart Lake $20 Experience Road America on your own motorcycle or scooter as you ride around the legendary 4-mile circuit and see the track from a racer’s perspective. Limited space available, please register in advance. Rider must possess valid class M driver’s license. This Sunset Cruise is for Bikes ONLY. 5th Annual Tour de Marsh Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center N7725 Highway 28 Horicon 8 am- 1pm Get your friends and family together and come to “Tour De Marsh” at Hori- con Marsh in Dodge County, Wis. Join bicyclists, hikers, motorcyclists and autos touring around and through the famous Horicon Marsh. Named one of the “seven wonders of Wisconsin” and a “Wetland of International Importance.” No entry fee and it is open to everyone. Choose from 40, 18 or 8-mile routes based on one’s comfort level. Tour maps and refreshments will be available at designated spots along the route. The map is a suggested route for a self-guided tour. Participants can start at one of the designated spots and then proceed on their tour. Each stop will have parking, refreshments, maps, information cards and restrooms available. A drawing will be held for participants that visit all five stops around the tour. There will also be a guided 8 mile bicycle tour on flat ter- rain from at 9 and 10:00 a.m. Total loop of guided tour is eight miles. Interested parties should meet at the main parking lot off of Hwy 49 on the north end of the marsh. Bring binoculars and cameras for viewing and photo opportunities. Routes along Dike Rd. and Old Marsh Road open two major nature areas allowing visi- tors into the heart of refuge areas which allows for scenic views of nature. Featured stops along the route include the Hori- con Marsh Education and Visitor Center where visitors can see the Horicon Marsh Story movie and wildlife exhibits, Horicon National Wildlife Federal Refuge Visitor Center to view and study marsh exhibits, Ledge Park and Marsh Haven are also attractions on the map. Prime overlooks like Palmatory St., Bayview Rd., and Bud Cook Hiking Area offer breathtaking views of the marsh and country side. For more information, printable map, or to order a shirt visit www.horiconmarsh.org or call Friends of Horicon Marsh Educa- tion and Visitor Center at 920.387.7890. Boneyard Paintball’s 1st Ever JTSplatMaster Open Play! Boneyard Paintball, LLC N7333 Highview Road Plymouth 4:30 PM- 6:30 PM $25 Perfect for ages 8 and up! Cost is only $25/child and includes their admission, gun, unlimited ammo, full face mask, chest protector and full Referee staff! Spots are limited, so you must register by June 4th. Call 920-979-4601 to reserve your spot today! 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. JUNE 2015 For inclusion in our calendar of events, please contact us
- 69. June 2015 | Fond Du Lac | SceneNewspaper.com | L21 See The New Full Line of Maytag Appliances 33 S. Pioneer Rd. (E. Frontage Rd. & Forest Ave.), FDL • 924-6000 • Mon & Fri 9-9, Tues - Thurs 9-6, Sat 9-5 www.raystvappliances.com “The Store that Service Built” Like us on Facebook Our Great Inventory allows for SAME DAY DELIVERY HUGE INVENTORY Best Price Best Selection Best Service HOT SUMMER BUYS! If You Don’t Check Ray’s Prices You Might Get Burned
- 70. L22 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 CALENDAR // THE BIG EVENTS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 40 E. Division St. • Downtown Fond du Lac • 933-3424 Open at 11am • 6 Days a Week • Closed Mondays Bobby Way Duo - Thurs. May 28th 6-9pm Ed Franks - Sun. May 31st 3-6pm The Fabulous Marcell - Thurs. June 4th 6-9pm Hardwood flavored Charcoal Grill favorites plus Italian Cuisine! Tuesday thru Thursday 3 till 6 p.m. Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Draft Beer, Bottled Beer & Rail Mixers Every Sunday HandMuddledOldFashionsfor$3.00allday Enjoy Outdoor Dining on our Beautiful Patio with Fireplace! Treat Yourself to Worldclass Dining... HAPPY HOUR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Polka Dance at the Mayville Park Pavilion 475 Park Street 1:30 - 5:30pm Adults $10 June Dairy Month Dance with Gary and the Ridgeland Dutchmen For more info call Donna at 920-960- 5318 31st Annual Petting Zoo National Exchange Bank and Trust 130 S. Main Street 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. National Exchange Bank & Trust will host this free community appreciation event that is open to the public. In celebration of Wisconsin’s dairy industry, the petting zoo will feature a variety of farm animals, pony rides, dairy games, prizes and more. A sampling of Wisconsin’s finest dairy products will be available including several cheese varieties, butter popcorn and milk. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to bring their cameras. Please leave your dogs/pets at home. For more informa- tion, visit www.nebat.com. In the event of inclement weather, check our website or KFIZ AM 1450 or WFDL FM 97.7 radio stations. June 6-7 Wisconsin’s Free Fun Weekend Wisconsin’s great outdoors is always the ticket to fun with family and friends. For this weekend admission is free to all prop- erties in the Wisconsin State Park System and no trail passes are required to moun- tain bike, horseback ride, or bike the Rails to Trails. It’s also free fishing weekend, so no fishing licenses required. Come enjoy a day in the great outdoors! June 7 Music on the Patio-2/5’s Party Band Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper Club W3496 Highway W Pipe Art on the Island Lakeside Park, 555 N. Park Avenue 10-4pm More than 70 artists/craftspeople repre- senting a wide variety of arts and crafts fill a tree-lined park on Lake Winnebago. Food, live music, kids’ crafts, free admis- sion and parking. Fond de Vettes 44th Trip Around the Lake Forest Mall, 835 W. Johnson Street The Annual Trip Around Lake Winnebago is a FREE event for CORVETTES only. Registration is from 7:00am - 8:45am at the Forest Mall parking lot, West John- son St. Fond du Lac. First group departs at 9am. A stop at Waverly Beach follows at approximately 10:15am. Lunch and refreshments available from the Noon Ki- wanis Club at end of ride at Holiday Auto Budget Center at 11am. Live music, 50/50 raffle, free button and door prizes. National Corvette Museum merchandise will be on sale. Bring a non-perishable food item for our Fond de Vette food drive for the local food pantry and you will be entered into a drawing for tickets to Road America. June 10 Farmers Market Main Street Plaza, 30 S. Main Street 11-3pm June 11 Thursday Night Dance Lessons Eagles Club, 515 N. Park Avenue 7 - 9PM $10 per person Every Thursday! Beginner Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Salsa dance lessons at 7:00PM and intermediate at 8:00PM. Open to the public. Dance style changes monthly. $10 per person. No partner needed! THELMA Thursday Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts 51 Sheboygan Street 5 - 8pm Contemporary Wings are open and free to the public. Featuring the works of Scott Zieher and Mike Womack. Bar will be open, public welcome! Meet Producer Dinner LaClare Farms,W2994 County Road HH Pipe 6:30 p.m. $40 per person or $75 per couple
- 71. June 2015 | Fond Du Lac | SceneNewspaper.com | L23 Save the Dates! Every Friday starting July 10 to August 28 - 8pm Presented by: INC. For Show Reservations (920) 960-9357 155 Fond du Lac Street Held at: of Mount Calvary, WI 53057 Hospitality by: at — Est. 2010 — pankratzartexchange.org | pae.ticketleap.com | maximillianshall.com • and in-person at Red Cabin Wed-Sun between 11am-4pm
- 72. L24 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 CALENDAR // THE BIG EVENTS Purchase your tickets to Meet the Producer Dinners at LaClare Farms now! Come & experience an evening you won’t forget! Dine with us on our farm where our in house Chef Jim creates a multi-course meal using locally sourced ingredients, paired with a local brewery or winery. We feature a cheese display using many of the cheeses we make right here in our creamery using either goat, cow or sheep milk! Please visit http://laclare-farms.myshopify. com/collections/special-events-purchase- tickets/products/laclare-farms-meet-the- producer-dinner-june-11th for more details. June 11-13 Wisconsin State Button Society State Show Retlaw Plaza Hotel Retlaw Plaza Hotel 1 North Main Street Fond du Lac Thursday 6-9 pm, Friday 11am-5 pm, Saturday 10am-2pm Come to see the magnificent miniature works of art called buttons! The Wiscon- sin State Button Society and others like it all around the world, have fun collecting, sorting, competing and identifying but- tons from all ages, made of all materials and depicting all sorts of subjects. Button dealers will show their wares in the Show- room, Thursday 6-9 pm, Friday 11 am-5 pm and Saturday 9:30 am-2 pm. “Button Glow-Vaseline Glass” will be presented by Judy Jungen on Friday at our Reception from 6-8 pm followed by a Silent Auction. Reservations are needed for this event, cost is $15--please contact Charlotte at 262-835-4124 or Louise at btnplywi@ excel.net. A discussion of favorite buttons will take place on Saturday morning from 10:30-11:30 am. We welcome you to our world and can’t wait to hear you exclaim, “THAT’S a button?” June 11-14 WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints Road America N7390 State Highway 67 Elkhart Lake Admission is charged Everything from showroom stock to highly modified purpose-built race cars from nine race groups are scheduled to fill four days of practice, qualifying and racing at this year’s WeatherTech Chicago Region SCCA June Sprints. Join in the celebration of Road America’s longest running race event. Meet weekend Grand Marshal and legend- ary racer, David Hobbs. June 12 Music on the Patio - Tedd Young Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper Club W3496 Highway W Pipe 6-10pm Come on out tonight for some good mu- sic, drinks and a scenic sunset view! June 12-13 Tour of LaClare Farms LaClare Farms W2994 County Road HH Pipe 11:00 a.m & 2:00 p.m. $3/per person Let us help you learn about goat milking and cheese making while you all enjoy every minute of it! Tours consist of learn- ing about the cheese making process-- in- cluding touching and tasting the cheese and looking into the aging cellars to see the different wheels of cheese being aged. Then, move over to our viewing room to see the milking facility where the goats are milked daily. Finally, visit our barn to see where the animals live and go to the kid zone to pet the little goats and feed them their grain. Meet the Cheesemaker at LaClare Farms LaClare Farms W2994 County Road HH Pipe 12-4pm Come on out to meet our very own chee- semakers! They will be featuring a different cheese that we make right here in house! June 12-14 Walleye Weekend Free Family Festival Lakeside Park 555 N. Park Avenue Fri. 3-10:30pm, Sat. 8am-10:30pm, Sun. 8am-6pm Fond du Lac’s largest free family festival includes all-day fun, including live music on several stages, children’s entertainment and activities, sports tournaments, conces- sion sales, the Mercury Marine National Walleye Tournament, exhibits and much more! Don’t miss out on the fun-stop by Walleye Weekend June 12-14. Since 1978 Walleye Weekend has been a signature event for Fond du Lac. The free family festival now lures over 80,000 people to Lakeside Park with its family entertainment, live music, sporting events and more. At the conclu- sion of the yearly celebration funds are distributed to local non-profit organiza- tions, service clubs and other volunteer groups that participated and supported Walleye Weekend. Familyland invites you to bring the kids along for a collection of exciting, family- friendly activities, including: Balloon Magic, Bungee Run, Face Painting, Quarry Quest Treasure Hunt, Tats for Tots, Tire Football Toss and more. What’s New This Year: The Livewell, Heli- copter Rides, The Walleye Weekend Wine Bar, Hearts to Heroes Charity Motorcycle Ride, Walleye Weekend Food Drive, Hair- ball, Firework Show, Catholic Mass and Ecumenical Service. Walleye Weekend Tournaments requiring pre-registration and deadlines are listed below: • Walleyball Softball Tournament - June 2 • 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Bicycle Poker Ride, Strongman Competi- tion and Volleyball Tournament - June 4 • Pier Pups Canine Dock Jumping Compe- tition - June 11 • Reporter Walleye Run/ Walk - Early registration: June 1 (guaran- teed t-shirt); Late registration: June 2-12, Race day registration: June 13 June 13 Farmers Market Farmers Market - Saturday Mornings 30 S. Main Street 8-noon Cheese Pairing -LaClare Farms LaClare Farms W2994 County Road HH Pipe 3pm $10 per person Music on the Patio - Apple Jam Band Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper Club W3496 Highway W Pipe 5-8pm Hearts to Heroes Charity Motorcycle Ride Open Road Harley-Davidson 24 S. Rolling Meadows Drive 11:00 a.m. pre-party, 3:00 p.m. kickstands up $25 single rider, $35 2-up bike, $25 non- riding participants. Proceeds from this ride benefit the Ameri- can Legion Riders. Funds will be used to purchase a new van housed at Fond du Lac County and offering rides to veterans’ VA medical appointments. June 14 Historic Base Ball Wade House Historic Site W7965 Highway 23 Greenbush 1:30 pm Entire site & game: Adults $11, Seniors (65 and older) $9.25, Children (5-17) $5.50, Family Rate (2 adults and children through age 17) $30 Join the Wade House Red Jackets historic base ball team in a rousing pick-up game. You’ll be amazed by the rules that guided the 1860s teams. Everyone can participate, and of course, enjoy the peanuts, popcorn and Cracker Jacks. June 15 Music Under the Stars - Kenny Brandt Band Buttermilk Creek Park 700 S. Park Avenue 7-8:30pm Polka variety. June 15-20 Birth of the Baby Clydesdale Week Larson’s Famous Clydesdales W12654 Reeds Corner Road Ripon 1 to 2:30 p.m. $15 adults $5 Child 11 yrs. and under Groups Available Come see the only 90 minute tour and grandstand show and see the new rare Baby Clydesdale, born at just 200 lbs. at
- 73. June 2015 | Fond Du Lac | SceneNewspaper.com | L25 FOND DU LAC (920)922-2006 62 N. ROLLING MEADOWS DR. • OSHKOSH (920)233-3200 • DELAFIELD • STURTEVANT Home for the Holidays! Introducing Our Design & Sales Staff Tracy Lyons Chris Groesbeck • One-on-one Customer Service • Professional Installation on All Flooring • Interior Design Advice • Estimates are Always FREE Visit us online! WWW.FLOORQUEST.NET 177 S. Main Street, Downtown Fond du Lac • 921-3113 • www.thegoldsmithfdl.com Goldsmith Ron Emanuel Diamonds Engagement Rings & Wedding Bands • Custom Designs • Jewelry Repair • Unique Gifts • Watches SHOPDOWNTOWN Joshua Emanuel Goldsmith the Goldsmith the Give Dad the gift that will leave a lasting impression! Give Dad the gift that will leave a lasting impression!
- 74. L26 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 CALENDAR // THE BIG EVENTS birth. Get a free baby picture. www.larsonsclydesdales.com June 17 Farmers Market Main Street Plaza, 30 S. Main Street 11-3pm Step away from so-called social media and get face-to-face with local vendors, fresh food, art and more at Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market. Sponsored by Agnesian Healthcare, the Farmers Market is located on Main Street Plaza every Wednesday from 11:00-3:00. Find more information at www.downtownfdl.com. Get social. Buy local at the Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market. Buttermilk Festival - Symphonic Band Concert Buttermilk Creek Park 700 S. Park Avenue 7:15 pm Fond du Lac’s acclaimed Symphonic Band opens its 27th Buttermilk Festival season with a program of light classics, popular music from many eras, vocal selections, featured soloists, and marches. June 18 Thursday Night Dance Lessons Eagles Club, 515 N. Park Avenue 7 - 9PM $10 per person Every Thursday! Beginner Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Salsa dance lessons at 7:00PM and intermediate at 8:00PM. Open to the public. Dance style changes monthly. $10 per person. No partner needed! THELMA Thursday Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts 51 Sheboygan Street 5 - 8 pm Contemporary Wings are open and free to the public. Featuring the works of Scott Zieher and Mike Womack. Bar will be open, public welcome! Farm Flavors® Dinner Meuer Farm & Corn Maze N2564 U.S Highway 151N Chilton 5pm $60/per person (tax & gratuity included) Welcome to Meuer Farm’s 2015 Farm Flavors® Dinner Series! One evening a month, May thru September, a chef from a different area restaurant and their staff will be preparing an elegant meal HERE at Meuer Farm. Join us for a showcase of fresh produce from our farm and the surrounding area. Each evening includes a cash bar, 3-5 course dinner and farm activ- ity. Dinners are being presented at Meuer Farm in our Main Activity Building. 5:30p Cocktails 6:00p Dinner-The Vintage Chef Alex Shea 7:00p Farm Activity-Strawberry Fields Tour GGOOLLDD with Dream Attics Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts 51 Sheboygan Street Bar Opens 5:00 pm - Performance 8:00 pm General Admission: $10 ($6 for Friends of THELMA) 2015 WAMI Winners... Best New Artist and Best Song “Gold” One of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Wisconsin Bands to Watch. “...a feel-good synthpop group responsible for some of the best dance parties in town.” This concert is proudly supported by a community advocate who wishes to remain anonymous. “The warmly inviting “electro-pop” of Mil- waukee’s GGOOOLLDD shines like its namesake. Making use of the traditionals of the genre -- synths and synthetic beats, GGOOLLDD creates an effervescent environment for female vocals that are nei- ther trying too much or too little, a small amount of sweetness is lightly bolstered by an attitude of fun and confidence...” -91.7 WMSE Radio “Though swift, the young band’s still-increasing buzz is well- deserved, as formidable frontwoman Mar- garet Butler heaps oodles of vocal ferocity atop sleek and stylized electronic pop--all projected through a distinctly indie rock lens.” -Milwaukee Record GGOOLLDD has shared the stage with the likes of: Yelle, Yacht, Sylvan Esso, Har Mar Superstar, Strand of Oaks, The Family Crest, White Fang, Alvvays, Drowners, The Preatures, and The Polyphonic Spree among others. June 19 Music on the Patio - Mathew Haeffel Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper Club W3496 Highway W Pipe Family & Pizza... 25 E. MERRILL AVE. 922-6505 Celebrate Father’s Day June 21st! A Great Tradition for Nearly 50 Years Tuesday Family Night $ 3.00 Off Any Extra Large PizzaNot valid with any other promotion. No coupon necessary. FREE DELIVERY to home or office Open Daily 11am - 7 Days a Week 922-6505 25 E. MERRILL AVE. 922-6505 Limit of 2
- 75. June 2015 | Fond Du Lac | SceneNewspaper.com | L27 CALL 477-2711 115 E. Main Street Eden • 477-2711 • Open M-F 7-6, Sat 7-5 www.edenmeat.com Home Delivery to FdL Mon, Wed & Fri w/$25 min. purchase & 24 hr. notice It’s BRAT Grilling Season! Eden Meat Market & Catering For All Your Summer Cookouts Serving Quality Meat & Sausage Since 1890 Catering Services for all your Spring & Summer Reunions Offering Fresh-Cut Steaks • Chops • Brats • Sausage Jerky & Homemade Pizzas for All Your Summer Gatherings Plus Sparnfarkels! Grilled Hog Delivered & Carved on Your Site MUSIC UNDER THE STARS Monday Night Concerts at Buttermilk Performance Center cut & save - cut & save - cut & save - cut & save - cut & save - cut cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save-cut&save- music 7:00 - 8:30 pm Monday, June 15 KENNY BRANDT BAND - Polka & Variety Monday, June 22 THE DOWNTOWNERS - Musical Variety Monday, June 29 COPPER BOX TRIO - Americana Monday, July 6 PAGE FOUR - Musical Variety Monday, July 13 J HARRISON B BAND - Rock Monday, July 20 THE REAL DEAL - Rock Monday, July 27 EVERGREEN BY REQUEST - Musical Variety Monday, August 3 RON HARVEY BAND- Big Band Monday, August 10 WHISKEY RIVER BAND - Country Monday, August 17 GROESCHL BAND - Polka Food & Refreshments Available FREE ADMISSION Incase of rain, concert will be held at FDL Fairgrounds Joint Sponsors: City of Fond du Lac • FdL Area Musicians
- 76. L28 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 CALENDAR // THE BIG EVENTS 6-10pm Come on out tonight for some good mu- sic, drinks and a scenic sunset view! Tour the Town Art Walk - Fond du Lac Downtown Fond du Lac, 130 S. Main St 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Stroll historic downtown Fond du Lac during Tour the Town, held the third Friday of every month from 5-8 p.m. All manner of artists - from painters, to jewelry makers, to mixed media artists, to cheese artisans, and every medium in between - grace our downtown’s venues with their wares for purchase. This event is always free! Winged Wonders Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center N7725 Highway 28 Horicon 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Bring your family to learn about native pollinators. From crafts to honey tasting there will be something for everyone. www.horiconmarsh.org Family Night Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac 75 W. Scott Street 4-7pm $6.00 The third Friday of every month, enjoy a night out with your family with a vari- ety of special activities including board games, pajama parties, and Little Caesar’s Pizza (available for purchase). Event and activities included with general admission. Sponsored by Lakeside Evening Kiwanis June 19-20 Tour of LaClare Farms LaClare Farms W2994 County Road HH Pipe 11:00 am & 2:00 p.m. $3/per person Let us help you learn about goat milking and cheese making while you all enjoy ev- ery minute of it! Tours consist of learning about the cheese making process. Meet the Cheesemaker at LaClare Farms LaClare Farms,W2994 County Road HH Pipe 12-4pm Come and meet our very own cheesemakers! North Fondy Fest Village Park 200 Winnebago Street North Fond du Lac 8am-11:30pm Annual family fun event to celebrate pride in the community of North Fond du Lac. Raffle, food, games, and music. Kid’s crafts and games, face painting, a giant slip and slide, a bounce house and a model train dis- play. Oil Can Harry will play at 8pm, other events walk/run, parade, softball, kickball and many activities for the entire family. The Art of Daithi Share Fine Art Galleries 228 S. Military Road Thurs - Sat 1-8, Sunday 1-5 Oil, Resin and Bronze. Reflections and Shadows. Daithi was born in the United States. He has studied at The University of Wisconsin, The Art Students League of New York City and in Lucca, Italy through The Pratt Institute of Art where his studio was located in the Cathedral Santa Maria Bianca. Share Fine Art Galleries is excited to have The Art of Daithi show June 19th - July 10th. The opening reception for this amaz- ing show will be Friday June 19th from 5 - 8 pm during the Tour the Town Art Walk. June 20 Farmers Market Farmers Market - Saturday Mornings 30 S. Main Street 8am-noon Music on the Patio - Eric Diamond Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper Club W3496 Highway W Pipe 5-9pm Come on out tonight for some good mu- sic, drinks and a scenic sunset view! Archery Camp Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center N7725 Highway 28 Horicon 9 - Noon The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center will host Archery Camp. This one- day event follows the NASP curriculum and is for children in grades 4-8. Pre-reg- istration is required. All programs are free and open to the public. Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located between Horicon and Mayville on Hwy. 28. To register for the event and to find a detailed list of all Horicon Marsh Educa- tion and Visitor Center special events, please visit the Friends of Horicon Marsh website at www.horiconmarsh.org. Movies at the Marsh Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center N7725 Highway 28 Horicon 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. The family-friendly animated movie featured at the Friends of Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center will be “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.” Concessions will be available. This event is free and open to the public. Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located between Horicon and Mayville on Hwy. 28. Please use the lower entrance near the auditorium for this event. For a detailed list of all Horicon Marsh Educa- tion and Visitor Center special events please visit the Friends of Horicon Marsh website at www.horiconmarsh.org. Fine Arts at Jersey Street Discher Park, 800 N. Cedar Street Horicon Noon - 6 pm Art show during Jersey Street Music Festival with members from Wild Goose FIne Arts United and Fond du Lac Artists’ Associa- tion. Enjoy music & art at one park! Food, fun, and many other activities as well. www.wgfau.org Robert Wellnitz Memorial Air Show Wellnitz Field N4841 Hickory Road 9-4pm $5 per car Open Fun-Fly for all. Aircraft & Helicop- ters. Bring the family and stay for the day! Public is welcome. Come see all kinds of radio controlled airplanes, jets and helicop- ters. The air show will include acrobatic planes, big birds and even amazing two- hundred-mile-per-hour remote control jets that fly, look and sound like the real ones. Food and refreshments available. June 21 Music on the Patio - TJ and Lynn Duo Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper Club W3496 Highway W Pipe 4-8pm Come on out tonight for some good mu- sic, drinks and a scenic sunset view! Father’s Day Antique Car and Truck Show Lakeside Park 555 N. Park Avenue 8 - 4pm The car show will feature hundreds of cars and trucks from all over Wisconsin. The car show will also feature 50’s and 60’s music, a Best Dads contest, raffle, food, drinks, trophies and lots of family fun! June 22 Music Under the Stars-The Downtowners Buttermilk Creek Park, 700 S. Park Avenue 7 - 8:30 PM The Downtowners offer Musical Variety, featuring a “big band” sound, polkas, 50’s and 60’s. June 23 Martin Mania Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center N7725 Highway 28 Horicon 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center will host “Martin Mania”. See why purple martins are dependent on man- made structures and what we can do to help. All programs are free and open to the public. Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is located between Horicon and Mayville on Hwy. 28. For a detailed list of all Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center special events please visit the Friends of Horicon Marsh website at www.horiconmarsh.org. June 24 Farmers Market Main Street Plaza, 30 S. Main Street 11- 3pm Step away from so-called social media and get face-to-face with local vendors, fresh food, art and more at Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market. Sponsored by Agnesian Healthcare, the Farmers Market is located on Main Street Plaza every Wednesday from 11:00-3:00. Find more information at www.downtownfdl.com. Get social. Buy local at the Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market.
- 77. June 2015 | Fond Du Lac | SceneNewspaper.com | L29 Owners Ang and Eddie Antkowiak & Family 7 14th Street • Fond du Lac • 929-8909 Wed-Fri 11-9; Sat 4-9 Throw Dough Thursdays! Throw Dough Thursdays! Bring the family for Dough Throwing Thursdays! Kids make their own pizzas! Kids eat FREE! Chicago Style Treat with every adult purchase
- 78. L30 | SceneNewspaper.com | Fond Du Lac | June 2015 CALENDAR // THE BIG EVENTS Buttermilk Festival - Dorf Kapelle Buttermilk Creek Park, 700 S. Park Avenue 7:15 pm. Under the leadership of Ernest Broeni- mann, the 15-piece Dorf Kapelle returns for its 19th Festival Appearance, featuring vocals by Guenther Uhlig! Enjoy the music of Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia and Switzerland, plus lots of fun and audience participation. June 25 Thursday Night Dance Lessons Eagles Club, 515 N. Park Avenue 7:00 - 9:00PM $10 per person Every Thursday! Beginner Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Salsa dance lessons at 7:00PM and intermediate at 8:00PM. Open to the public. Dance style changes monthly. $10 per person. No partner needed! June 25-28 Shrek the Musical FDL High School Performing Arts Center 801 Campus Drive $20 per person This musical production brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. Full of new songs, great dancing, big production numbers, and breathtaking scenery, this musical is part romance, part twisted fairy tale, and great fun for everyone! Director: Bree Gens June 26 Music on the Patio Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper Club W3496 Highway W Pipe 4 - 8pm Come on out tonight for some good mu- sic, drinks and a scenic sunset view! June 26-27 Tour of LaClare Farms LaClare Farms,W2994 County Road HH Pipe 11:00 a.m & 2:00 p.m. $3 per person Let us help you learn about goat milking and cheese making while you all enjoy every minute of it! Visit our barn to see where the animals live and go to the kid zone to pet the little goats and feed them their grain. Meet the Cheesemaker at LaClare Farms LaClare Farms,W2994 County Road HH Pipe 12-4pm June 26-28 Pirelli World Challenge & Maserati Trofeo Road America N7390 State Highway 67 Elkhart Lake Admission is charged The Pirelli World Challenge takes center stage at Road America featuring many of the world’s top sports cars and drivers in several all out wheel-to-wheel battles headlined by separate GT and GTS races. The Pirelli World Challenge consists of seven classes offering a competitive slot for nearly every sports car and sports sedan available. Races are run in a timed, sprint format from start to finish and begin with the series’ trademark standing start. With door-to-door racing, no scheduled pit stops, driver changes and classes running together, it’s like watching the intensity of the final lap, every lap. June 27 Farmers Market Farmers Market - Saturday Mornings 30 S. Main Street 8am-noon Cheese Pairing - LaClare Farms LaClare Farms W2994 County Road HH Pipe 3pm $10 per person Includes three different types of cheese paired with three different types of wine or beer. laclarefarm.com Music on the Patio - Rings Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper Club W3496 Highway W Pipe 5-9pm June 27-28 Dairy Days Wade House Historic Site W7965 Highway 23 Greenbush 10-5pm Adults $11, Seniors (65 and older) $9.25, Children (5-17) $5.50, Family Rate ( 2 adults and children through age 17) $30 Where can you help make real Wisconsin ice cream, butter and cheese? At Wade House in Greenbush during the historic site’s 1860s Dairy Days event! Crank and churn as you help Wade House staff make ice cream, butter and cheese in the fashion of the 1860s. The Wade House stagecoach inn provides the perfect venue to experi- ence the charm and simplicity of Wiscon- sin’s earliest dairy farmers. No Name Rendezvous Izaak Walton League Grounds N6491 County Highway K 9-4pm Come join us for this small cozy rendez- vous. Bordered to the east is the Niagara Escarpment, a location central to the Native American culture, and walk the trails of the land’s forefathers. Kids games simulate “back to nature” with archery, BB gun shoots and mock fishing. Toma- hawk and knife throws, demonstrations at some individual camps and blacksmithing re-create the history of the pre-1840 fur- trapping era. Teddy Bear Hunt takes place on Saturday hosted by The Izaak Walton League members. June 28 Breakfast on the Farm Breakfast on the Farm - Michels Farm N11805 Butternut Road Lomira 8am - noon Celebrate Wisconsin Agriculture and join the Fond du Lac Area Association of Com- merce Agri-Business Council at Breakfast on the Farm! Dan and Brenda Michels and family will be the host of the 2015 Break- fast on the Farm. Highlights at the 2015 Breakfast will include: • Large Country- style Breakfast (MENU: Eggs with Ham, Cheese and Mushrooms; Pork Sausage; Watermelon; Doughnut Holes) • $1 Ice Cream Sundaes, with proceeds benefiting the Ag Ambassador program • Farm Tours • Alliant Energy Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull • Antique Farm Equipment Display • Family Activities • AND MORE! Music on the Patio - 2/5’s Party Band Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper Club W3496 Highway W Pipe 4-8pm Come on out tonight for some good mu- sic, drinks and a scenic sunset view! Historic Base Ball Wade House Historic Site W7965 Highway 23 Greenbush 1:30 pm Entire site & game: Adults $11, Seniors (65 and older) $9.25, Children (5-17) $5.50, Family Rate (2 adults and children through age 17) $30 Join the Wade House Red Jackets historic base ball team in a rousing pick-up game. You’ll be amazed by the rules that guided the 1860s teams. Everyone can participate, and of course, enjoy the peanuts, popcorn and Cracker Jacks. Edge the Ledge Fondy Sports Park N5820 County Road D 7am Taking it to the Edge! Get Ready, Get Set, Get Mud and Go! The ever so popular “Edge the Ledge” will once again be on Sunday, June 28. There will be plenty of old and new crazy, fun obstacles for 2015. The event all takes place at the Fondy Sports Park which has ample parking right on the grounds, along with running water for plenty of showers. The park has well groomed and hilly trails, woodlands, a beach and a small stream. In addition, the park has an LEDGE that will take you to your EDGE! Kids event starts at 10:30 am. Event is contained to the start and finish line area. Kids will be in full view of parents at all times. June 29 Music Under the Stars- Copper Box Trio Buttermilk Creek Park 700 S. Park Avenue 7-8:30pm Americana music.
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- 80. thelmaarts.org 920.921.5410 Downtown Fond du Lac Art GGOOLLDD with Dream Attics Thursday, June 18 in the Great Hall WAMI Winners! Tickets starting at $6. Sponsored by a Community Advocate. Art is free. Admission is Free thanks to the Generosity of Horicon Bank. Open every day beginning in June. FREE Artist Reception for new exhibit 45 North Squared June 25. A group exhibit by some of the state’s best artists picking their favorite artist. Scott Zieher Wisconsin native Local Poet Through June 21 Mike Womack Stop in for Phase II Roadcut: Phase II Through June 21 Music This play is possible through the generosity of community advocates to support THELMA Kids programming. Stop in! See Phase II. Nineteen Thirteen with Violent Femmes’ Victor DeLorenzo FREE June 25 The Smithereens A rockin’ street party! FREE July 12 Walt Disney’s Robin Hood One week, One Play August 3 - 7 A music-filled theatrical adventure for 4th-8th grade students. To sign up and for more information, visit thelmaarts.org. Thank you to our Sponsors: Anonymous, Wisconsin Arts Board, First Weber/Winfield Homes, and The Goldsmith.