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August means heat, the State Fair, a long bike ride, inductions into the softball hall of fame, and everything ripening in the garden!

We feature all of that, and more in your SCENE this month.

Every event Gloria West becomes involved with seems to flourish, and Race the Lake is no exception, boasting more than 2000 bicyclists who will circle Lake Winnebago in as short a time span as possible.

Kenny Herr has another stellar list of inductees going into Fondy’s Softball Hall of Fame. Darndest thing...my name was glaringly not on the list yet again. In fact, another year is going by with no mention whatsoever of the legendary Cream City Scales team.

There’s a lot of music to be enjoyed this month, from Buttermilk Creek Park to Appleton’s Mile of Music, to the Weidner Center, the State Fair, the Dodge County Fair, and oodles of small venues throughout the region. Get out there and enjoy all Wisconsin has to offer before the dreaded phrase “back-to-school” becomes part of our daily discourse, and store aisles become jammed with frantic parents searching for the correct pink erasures and prop-erly ruled loose leaf paper. (Are those items even on school supply lists any longer, or has everything been replaced with a wireless gizmo?)

Of course we feature beer, wine, and food in this edition, and a smattering of politics, humor, and fashion.

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Back in the 90’s there was a 100 mile bike race named The Bago 100 that was a ride around Lake Winnebago.

Some cyclists treated it like a race; others as a ride. Either way, there has always been excitement about riding the crest of the mighty Lake Winnebago.

Gloria West is the executive director of what the Bago 100 has transformed into today.

“When we decided to resurrect the Bago 100,” Gloria said “we wanted to make sure it could be done as a race or a ride. So, the new name is ever so appropri-ate: Race the Lake. You can ‘Race’ the lake competing side by side with others, or you can ‘Ride’ the lake like a companion by your side who does not care how fast you go. This makes for part of its uniqueness.”

Gloria is an old hand at these sort of events, having founded the Green Bay Marathon, the Fox Cities Marathon, and the Oshkosh Half Marathon.

“I wanted Fond du Lac to have a true icon for their city,” she said.

Race the Lake is the only U.S. long distance, timed bike race with “closed” intersections open to cyclists of all levels.

“Being a timed event, yes you could go 24 mph or 12 mph,” Gloria said. “You could whiz by the bottle exchange stations or stop at each of the food stations to enjoy the delights from fresh squeezed orange juice and bagels, ham and turkey sandwiches or brownies. You really only need sustain around 12 miles an hour to finish in a reasonable amount of time.”

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“Race the Lake strived for a new defini-tion for a bike event,” Gloria said “to combine professional, triathlon, recreational and newbie cyclists into a unity of bike lovers...with an early start time. The beauty at sunrise is really some-thing. Cyclists are used to starting races later in the morning, but having organized triathlons and such over the last thirty years, I knew we would want to beat the heat.”

There are several categories of competition from individuals to teams with all ranges of age.

“We’ve had competitors from 9 years old to 82,” Gloria said, “and we stagger the start times because you can’t have 2000 racers, who are all at different levels of ability, all leave at the same time.”

There are about three hundred support people along the 90 mile route.

“For even those who wanted to trail at a very slow pace,” Gloria said “the County Sheriff and Police Departments, and the ARES Club stay at their posts until everyone finishes.”

Some iron souls can do the 90 mile event in less than 4 hours.

“Most cyclists finish in about 5 1⁄2 hours,” Gloria said “but there are some who take up to eight hours to complete the tour, and that’s fine. Most of the time there’s a southwest wind that blows across the lake, and it pushes people along the course. One year that I competed I thought I’d broken my odometer and speedom-eter because I was making such good time, but in reality it was the wind carrying my through (laugh).”

Prize money is involved, and equipment varies.

“It’s a great event that celebrates cyclists at all levels,” Gloria said “we allow the triathlete handle bars, mountain bikes...in fact last year there was a group of something like ten guys who wanted to try the race on their ‘fat bikes,’ the bikes with the real fat tires that you nor-mally ride in the winter. I gave them a half hour head start, and amazingly, they finished the 90 miles!”

There are six aid-stations along the route, the first part of which is fairly flat.

“When you get to around High Cliff Park you run into some rolling hills,” Gloria said “and then it’s even more grueling pedaling towards the Malone area. But the saving grace is once you start back towards Peebles and Lake Winnebago, it’s nearly all down hill!”

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Every other summer a banquet is held honoring Fond du Lac’s best softball play-ers. This is that summer, and founding father of the hall’s organization, Kenny Herr gave me a short history of the organi-zation and its inception.

“It was 1998 when Dick Bestor, Tom Rausch, Bob Rundle and I got together,” Ken said “thinking it was time to put together a hall of fame. We created some bylaws, policies on how we would elect people into the hall, and so on.”

The “Hall” didn’t really start out as a hall.

“We had a kiosk,” Ken said “in the Forest Mall. But we quickly ran out of room. We then took over the west hallway wall that had a mural painted on it. We came up with a design, and built it.”

In 1999 the first class boasted the larg-

est number of inductees.“We had it set up for thirty the first

year,” Ken said “the second year twenty, the third year ten, and then after that it was a maximum of six, and a minimum of one. The male players had have played for at least ten years, and be at least 40 years old. For the women they had to have played for eight years, and be at least 35 years old to be eligible.”

There are special exemptions, and exceptions.

“If there was anyone who was of all-star caliber,” Ken explained “who maybe had passed away, or had some other extenuat-ing circumstance, who we think may have reached the level of ‘hall of fame,’ if they could have continued playing. We have one player so far, who fell into that cat-egory who was killed in a car accident.”

It’s not only players who are considered.“We have umpires, managers, spon-

sors. We have contributors, those who are

directly involved with the program. And we have another group under the ‘meri-torious service’ heading. Those who are indirectly involved, for instance Bob Rundle from the Recreation Depart-ment, Curly Klaetsche from Klaetsch’s Sporting Goods, and so on.”

Ken says that softball is still a popu-lar recreational team sport.

“Numbers are still very good. But it’s become more of a ‘participation’ sport, rather than a ‘competitive’ sport. Back in the day, people wanted to be good, and wanted to play at the top level against good teams. These days the interest in playing on weekends, and traveling to tourna-ments, and playing at high levels isn’t quite as much a priority as it once was. Over the years it’s become more a sport for something to do, ‘participate in’ instead of it being played at a high level of competi-tion.”

The dinner is open to the public, and

will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Fond du Lac, and only $20 per person.

“It’s an amazing banquet,” Ken said. “Dale and Helen Fridley run the banquet, and it’s really first class.”

The Fond du Lac Softball Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony will be Friday night, August 14th. Cocktails begin at 5, dinner at 6:30. It’s open to the public, and tickets can be purchased in advance at the Rec Department, 85 Morn-ingside Drive in Fond du Lac. For more information, call 920-929-2885.

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Growing up in a sports-minded family, Todd started his career in Little League Baseball followed by playing baseball at Fond du Lac High School and the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. After his baseball career was over he switched to softball and reached very lofty levels of success at the local, state and national level of competition.

In the Fond du Lac Softball Leagues he played for The King and I, Carol’s Korners,

Ramjets, Cheers, Clubbers, Maurys on Main, Googles, Sports Page,

Frenchies, Dillingers and The Press-box . While playing on these teams he was a powerhouse hitter and an excellent defensive first base man. He and his teammates won many League Cham-pionships and as well as a host of local tournaments during his playing career.

His greatest softball accomplish-ments were at the State and National

To u r n a m e n t s . Todd has played on an unprec-edented 3 ASA 10-Man National Championship Teams with Dill-ingers in 2002, 2003 and 2006. He was named to the 1st Team All American Modified Team in 1995, 2001, 2003 and 2006. He also earned the Batting Championship at the 2003 Tournament. His latest highlight was playing with The Press Box and winning the national title at the 2014 National Tournament held in Fond du Lac.

His Dillinger’s manager, Tom Rausch, said Todd is considered “the best overall 1st baseman in the State of Wis-consin and at the National level, in his generation, to play modified softball.”

Todd BonlanderIn 1988 Dave Gross pursued his

dream of being the owner of a local tavern. He bought into Cheers on Third Street and was in business at that loca-tion until 1995. Following that venture he had a full time job with General Beverage, but he still had the strong desire to be in the tavern business. He bought the former Thatchers Tavern at the entrance to Lakeside Park. He called his new business Cheers II, and operated that location from 2002 through 2009.

Dave sponsored 68 teams in 1993-94-95 and at Cheers II he sponsored 93 teams from 2004 through 2007. Those two periods of his ownership were the highest involvement in sponsorship coupled with the other years of opera-tion brought his sponsorship total to an amazing 240 teams.

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du Lac the deci-sion to sponsor sports teams is a business decision first and foremost with the hope that the fees spent on sponsoring would bring clients into the tavern and boost income for the business. This was not the only driving force in Dave’s deci-sion making process. He had a love of baseball from his early childhood days that transformed into a love of softball in his adult years. Dave played in the softball leagues from 1981-2004 with Caddy Shack, Bases Loaded, and his Cheers and Cheers II teams.

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As a player, his father always said, “Play at a level where players, coaches and fans take notice of your ability to play the game.” Tuffy considers himself lucky to have had his wife Kathy and his children Haley, Weston and Sam at almost every game he played. His fam-ily’s lives evolved around baseball and softball and they are very proud to be a part of the Softball Family.

During his playing career which started in 1978, he played for: The Fond du Lac All Star Team, Jim’s 8 Ball Inn, Rocky’s Bar, Ironside Batteries, Led-geview Lanes, Bug Haus, Strooks, Ber-nward Hall, Terry’s Bar, Irishs, Miller’s Bar, Buffalo Bills, The 4 Mile House, Vans, Sullys, Klotz’s Bar, Wally’s Pub, Bovee’s Bar and Tesch & Associates. In 1992 Tuffy suffered a very serious, near-career ending accident at his workplace and that injury involved an extensive

6-year rehabilita-tion. In 1999 he resumed playing for Sully’s Bar and retired due to the effects of his injury in 2001.

Tuffy played in more than 1500 games and maintained a career batting average of approximately 690. He accrued two County Home Run Derby Championships, 49 League Champion-ships, 80 wins in USSSA Tournaments, 125 total tournament wins, and 23 times he was named the Tournament MVP.

Because of the things he learned while playing, he was able to coach his sons and help them to achieve a level of play that allowed them to be drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves.

Tuffy MunsonGeorge participated in organized

softball from 1975 thru 2004, playing in the Northern, Classic, Eastern, and Olympic Slow Pitch leagues. As a first base man, George played for Wirtz Dec-orating, Lorenzen Agency, Jim’s 8 Ball, Googles, and Sully’s in the Fond du Lac leagues and with Wisconsin Aluminum from Manitowoc at select tournaments.

A Fond du Lac fan favorite, George hit for average as well as big power in the slow pitch game. He held a batting aver-age of just over .550 for his career and his teams sported a win/loss record of over .750. His hitting power was evident by the following examples: On four dif-ferent occasions he hit five homer runs in a game and on eight different occasions he hit four home runs in a game. During his years in softball, George hit over 1500 home runs in league and tourna-

ment play.George was

an outstanding first base man who covered a lot of ground with his exceptional long reach and stretch. In league play, George’s teams were: Clas-sic League Champions 12 times. This was considered the highest level and competitive league in the city. He also captured Northern League and Olympic League Champions 8 times, each, and Eastern League Champions 7 times. On the tournament trail, Wirtz Decorating won a State Championship in 1981, and annually played in Regional and National Tournaments. Playing in local and area tournaments under the banner of various sponsors listed above, he and his teammates won over 50 different tournaments.

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Dan began his umpiring career when an assigned umpire failed to show up for a game in the “Country Gentleman’s League” in the late 1970’s. Although he only worked one game that year, some-thing clicked and he became interested in that aspect of the game.

Working as an umpire took him to a variety of area softball hotspots includ-ing Fond du Lac, North Fond du Lac, Lomira, St. Peter, Theresa, Eden and Campbellsport for league softball. He also worked in many tournaments hosted by the same cities and towns. Some of his favorite tournaments were the Women’s Slow Pitch and the Men’s Moderate Pitch Tournaments held each year in St. Peter. On a larger scale, Dan worked many state qualifiers and state tournaments on the United States Slow Pitch Association circuit which included both Men’s and Women’s Tournaments.

He also worked the Borderline Bash Tourna-ment that was held in North Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac.

Dan’s desire to become a better umpire required him to attend National Umpire Clinics in Chicago, Indianapo-lis, Louisville and Milwaukee. Attend-ing these clinics enhanced one of his strongest assets as an umpire---his knowledge of the rules of the game and how to apply them.

In 1991, the umpiring crew he worked with received the Wisconsin USSSA Award of Merit for the work that they did at State and National Tourna-ments held in Wisconsin. In 1994 he was recognized by Fond du Lac Softball, Inc. for his contributions to softball in the Fond du Lac area.

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Mike was raised on a cotton farm owned by his grandfather until he was 11 years old. On the farm is where his grandfather taught him how to pitch, throw, and bat. In little league Mike got his start by hitting home runs and striking out batters. He then moved to Wisconsin, and when of age, enlisted in the military.

After his discharge from the military, he happened into Dr. Joe’s Tavern and that’s where his outstanding softball career began.

During his career, Mike “Cazzy” Casillas earned MVP awards at 16 dif-ferent tournaments which included the following state tournaments: 1987 Class B, 1989 USSSA State, 1991 State Major, 1993 Class A State, and 2006 Class C State.

In 1987 State ASA Commissioner Bob Splam presented Mike with awards

for outstanding achievement as an MVP and out-standing Achieve-ment as a pitcher. Other pitching accomplishments include 2 no-hit games and many 1-5 hitters. “Cazzy” was not a one-dimensional player -- He could hit for average and had over 100 home runs in his career.

Because of his reputation as a great pitcher, Mike played on 28 teams in the area during his career. Because of his knowledge of the game, he coached his son’s little league team for many years and his daughter’s team for two years. He was also hired by the Markesan School District as a pitching coach for their girl’s fast pitch team. He held that position for three years.

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From from 1973 to 1986, Mark “Bones” Lefeber was a premier shortstop who played that position as well as any shortstop in the Fond du Lac Softball League’s proud history. He competed in the Classic Slow Pitch League, the Busi-nessman’s League, the Morning Moder-ate, Industrial Slow Pitch and Eastern Slow Pitch Leagues.

Mark played for area tennis includ-ing Roadhouse Pizza, Strohs, Soo Line, McGray’s, Dr. Joes, Sportshop, Groe-schel’s Excavating, Rocky’s, and North Aluminum.

As a leadoff hitter, Mark maintained a very good batting average. He did not keep personal statistics during his career but during a period of a few years with the Soo Line team, records were kept and Mark’s batting average was .600 or better each year. A highlight of his career centered around one year when

he played Monday and Wednesday in the Business-man’s league with Roadhouse, the Tuesday Mod-erate Pitch League in North Fond du Lac with Groeschel’s, and the Soo Line in the Thursday Night Industrial League. Including tourna-ments and all league games in that year, the combined record of the three teams was 109 wins and 3 losses.

Mark’s skills on defense and offense lead him to being named MVP in sev-eral tournaments and on the All Tour-nament Team in the State Industrial Tournament. When his team was not playing in a tournament, Mark was in high demand to play shortstop and be the leadoff hitter for many other teams.

Mark LefeberKelly’s softball career began long

before she was ever on a softball team. It began in her backyard at an early age with her brothers, neighbors, cousins and her dad, who was her first coach.

Kelly played softball at Campbell-sport High School and went on to play at UW Fond du Lac for two years. She started playing in Fond du Lac for Mau-ry’s On Main and was playing ball five nights a week and nearly every weekend in a tournament. She played for Hop-per’s, Jack’s Team Sports, Cheers, Club-bers, Press Box, Green Acres, Woody’s, Culley’s, K.B. Lettering and Health Hut.

Her national resume includes ASA and USSSA Tournaments in 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2002 at

Athens, Tennessee where her team f i n i s h e d 2 n d , 2004 in Auburn-d a l e , F l o r i d a placing 7th, 2005 and 2006 at Disney Wide World of Sports in Florida where they finished in 3rd place. Kelly won numerous tournament team awards, but one of her biggest accomplishments was at the 2002 Women’s Class C Tournament in Athens, Tennessee where she received the Batting Champion Award for an amazing batting average of .833 along with All-American Honors.

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Dale grew up at the ballpark watch-ing several of his father, Gordon Jr’s teams play over the years. Dale’s career started in 1988 playing slow pitch for the Press Box, followed by stints with Ramjets, and & Caddy Shack (where they won the USSSA 1995 Ohio Valley Regional Class E Championship) and Taco Bell.

He was the ultimate throw back player as he excelled at playing modi-fied equally as well as slow pitch. On the modified side, he enjoyed his most success while playing for state and national powerhouse, Dillinger’s. Dale also played for Sports Page, Arbuckle’s, and Subway/Frenchies. Rock was a member of the Fond du Lac’s first ASA state championship winning team while playing for Arbuckle’s in 1993.

Rock was a manager’s dream. Although he wasn’t one of the bigger guys on the field, he hit for power, aver-age, stole bases and when you needed a bunt, he was more than capable. It also

didn’t hurt to have range, speed, with a strong and accu-rate arm. He was an outspoken, aggressive, and fierce competitor who’s will to win didn’t always translate to the casual observer/fan, but those who truly understand him, know him as support-ive teammate and fun loving guy.

In 2003, Dale played on Dillinger’s Slow Pitch team in its record setting 63-22 playoff victory. In 2006, he won a national championship while play-ing for Dillinger’s. In 2007 at the ASA National Championships, he earned All-American honors as an outfielder help-ing Dillinger’s to a second place finish. Dale has played for five state champion-ship teams, two national championship teams, two national runner-up teams and several league and local tournament champions.

Dale RockPaul’s Fond du Lac Softball career

began as a 3 year old bat boy for the two-time FdL County Moderate Pitch Champs, Green Acres Supper Club. As a kid growing up in Dotyville, he always dreamt of playing in Fond du Lac under the lights at Lakeside Park as his father had.

Paul received his first call to play at the park from his cousin Todd Jahns and his partner in crime, Sara Mietzel. As a 19 year old he played for Pat Lloyd and the Sports Page softball team and the rest, as they say, is history.

He played for Irish’s Pub, Arden Wendt and Ellison Electric, Dave “Dad” Gross and Cheers before making what he calls “the best decision of my life,” to play for Tom “The Rat” Rausch and the Greatest show on Dirt...Dillinger’s of Fond du Lac. He committed to Tom

Rausch and the gang the summer o f 1 9 9 4 a n d decided to call it a career in 2009.

In the 17 year span, they won 10 WISAS State Championships in 11 years and three ASA National Modified Championships with two runners-up and several league championships at the Park.

Some of Paul’s many memories of playing at the park include winning state championships, hitting a tourna-ment walk-off home run, winning a National Tournament, being inducted into the WISAS Hall of Fame....All of which took place at Lakeside Park. Not too bad for a kid from the Holyland!!

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When I was a kid “Back to the Future” came out, and was an instant 80’s clas-sic. American’s enjoyed the adventures of Marty McFly traveling back in time to 1955, then to 2015-when the Cubs win the World Series- before heading back to 1855, and finally the movie’s end when Marty returns to 1985. What a ride!

Today, politicos are firing up the DeLo-rean to head back in time to 1992! Clin-ton vs. Bush for the Presidency and a guy named Russ Feingold is going to challenge the incumbent Republican Senator. Now all we need is “Saved by the Bell” and “The Real Ghostbusters” to make a return to Saturday morning TV.

That said, I don’t believe Bush would select Dan Quayle as his running mate, ditto for Mrs. Clinton selecting Al Gore, but maybe Barack Obama will start wearing colorful balloon pants to inform Americans that he’s “too legit to quit!”

Is Russ Feingold really the Frontrunner?

Yes! This election should be a cakewalk for Russ Feingold, after all Wisconsin hasn’t elected a Republican to the senate during a presidential election since “Landslide” Bob Kasten squeaked out a win over Gaylord Nelson in 1980.

Wisconsin now has two electorates. The first electorate is the electorate that votes in every election. They’re well informed and passionate about issues, they lean Republi-can, having elected a Republican Governor in 1978, 86, 90, 94, 98, 10, 14, and twice elected a Republican Senator in 1986 and 2010.

The second electorate is the electorate that votes only in presidential elections, and usually only votes for the first two or so offices on the ballot. These voters are low information-getting their news from TMZ, and the Daily Show. They’re not all that passionate about the issues, have never read the Constitution, don’t know American history, and need to be reminded to get out of bed, put on pants, and go vote; but they do vote, and these voters do seem to know which political party

will give them other people’s stuff; and they vote accordingly-overwhelming Demo-cratic- and that’s why since 1988 Wisconsin has been a solid blue state, having voted for Michael Dukakis in 1988, Bill Clinton in 1992-96, Al Gore in 2000, John Kerry in 2004, and President Obama in 2008-12.

In 2008 Demo-crats won everything here, and in 2012 Democrats did well enough to e l e c t Tammy Baldwin into the senate.

Assuming the low information voters stop by to vote on their way home from cashing the disability

check while buying Cheetos and beer with a SNAP card paid for by us working folk, Feingold should have no problem winning.

Does Ron Johnson work too hard?Yes, and that’s not good!A huge problem for Senator Ron John-

son is he’s been a busy and effective senator, and in Wisconsin we hate that! Sure, we tell pollsters we want a “maverick” who’s going to Washington to “shake things up” and try to “fix” Washington, but the truth is we Wisconsinites hate it.

Historically, Wisconsinites prefer sena-tors like Herb Kohl, Gaylord Nelson and William Proxmire, men who spent decades in Washington without any tangible accomplishments to their names. We seem to like Senator Tammy Baldwin, who liter-ally did nothing to help when she learned about opiate abuses at the Tomah VA Center, and then when the scandal broke, Baldwin fired a staffer and paid her hush money to stay quiet!

Has there been any negative fallout to Baldwin? No!

In Wisconsin, we’re actually pretty cool with senators doing nothing.

Can Feingold blow it?Yes! Feingold’s taking his election back

to the senate for granted, that’s why he announced his run for Wisconsin’s Senate seat from California! Feingold then flew to Wisconsin to address the Democrat Party’s state convention, before heading back to California, where he will teach at Stanford for the fall semester, as he prioritizes hang-ing with rich Californians, over listening to working Wisconsinites!

I can’t say I blame him, for if he was talking with Wisconsinites he may be asked uncomfortable questions, like:

“Why were you the deciding vote for Obamacare?” “Why do you think it’s okay to abort a baby on its birthday?” or the really uncomfortable, “So you’re a lying crapweasel when it comes to campaign finance reform?”

Feingold’s PAC Scandal Mr. Clean Government, Mr. Campaign

Finance Reform, was lining his pockets, and his closest advisor’s pockets, from the coffers of his Political Action Committee (PAC) titled “Progressives United.”

“Progressives United” was set up by Feingold in 2011, shortly after losing his Senate seat, with the aim of “directly and indirectly supporting candidates who stand up for our progressive ideals.”

As first reported by Dan Bice for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, we learned the PAC did very little to support progres-sive candidates for office, less than 5% of the expenses supported candidates, but did a lot to take care of Feingold and his cronies, who manipulated the PAC.

Feingold staffers were given no show jobs with big salaries and good benefits; a way for Feingold to keep his people on “retainer.” The PAC was used to buy copies of Feingold’s unreadable book, pay for Feingold’s extensive travel, luxury hotel stays, and high dollar restaurant stops.

All perfectly legal, if not a bit scummy, but it’s really scummy when your career and reputation are built on being “Mr. McCain-Feingold” campaign finance reform, and getting money out of politics while outlawing PAC’s .

Russ Feingold, a holier than thou, sanc-timonious hypocrite!

The question for 2016 is, will any of these issues matter with a presidential elec-tion turnout?

Let’s be honest here, if taxpayers are providing you with ObamaCare, an ObamaPhone, a SNAP card, a disability check, subsidized housing-with air condi-tioning, or free college, are you gonna vote for the Republican talking about personal responsibility, or for Feingold, who’ll give you more, more, MORE!?

It’s Feingold’s race to lose.

Rohn W. Bishop is a monthly contributor to the Scene. A former member of the Waupun City Council, Bishop has served as treasurer for the Republican Party of Fond du Lac County since 2011 Contact Rohn: [email protected] Twitter: @RohnWBishop

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FOOD & DRINK // BREWMASTER

BY STEVE LONSWAY

When we were first presented the opportunity to write beer articles, my mind immediately went to the many (and I mean MANY) wonderful beers I have had from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. The problem is I think people would get bored reading about them every single month. So my approach was to wait it out and give us the opportunity to search out their next extra special release. Fortunately Stone Arch Brew House is somewhat of a magnet for unique beers. Whether one of our guys shot across state for a kayak trip or a member of our mug club just returned from vacation, interesting beers appear in our laboratory refrigerator quite frequently. This is where we found the Barrel Aged Bigfoot Barleywine from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company.

This rare find is housed in a 22 ounce bomber bottle boasting a screen printed label. Sierra Nevada’s use of packaging is as diverse as their beers. We have seen their products available in all sorts of beer vessels, from 12 ounce bottles, 12 ounce cans, 16 ounce cans, 22 once bombers, 750 ml wine-style bottles, and specialty bottles as well. Typically their offerings come with very vibrant colored labels; this one is really on the bland side with the use of only two pale colors. It is easy enough

to spot though with the all-familiar Sierra logo.

After a brief warming period, our team poured the samples into snifters. The color was a very welcoming deep copper/ruby and was topped with nice lacing of tight bubbles. As the glasses were raised, words explaining the nose starting flying faster than I could write. Dark fruit, whiskey, tobacco, caramel, toffee, oak, dark malts, baker’s chocolate, alcohol, piney are the few words I managed to scribble down. Yes, this beer has an amazing nose, with all the above descriptors popping out simul-taneously.

The flavor of bourbon is upfront with an oaky finish. Dark fruit, plum and brown sugar sweetness is evident as the pungent hop character sends in the bitterness to round it all off. The alcohol content leaves a warming sensation as the sip subsides. A slightly bitter/dry finish awaits. The finish lingers on the palette for a while which is a good indicator that this beer will pair well with hearty meats and strong cheeses (yet to be verified). Overall the Barrel Aged Bigfoot carries a lot of flavors from start to finish and creates a challenge to pinpoint all of the characteristics. An extremely interesting brew!

Now let’s look into the history of this very inspirational brewery. First opened at a time where Pale Ales, Porters and Stouts

were unheard of in the sea of American lagers. 1980 was the year and Ken Gross-man was the man. Boasting the name of Ken’s favorite hiking grounds, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company was born.

With a brewery masterfully cobbled from scrap dairy equipment and hops purchased directly from hop farms after long drives to Yakima, Washington, and a keen eye on consistency and quality, the American craft beer movement had begun. Sierra Nevada calls Chico, California home and rewards the state with an absolutely beautiful brewery, restaurant, pub and 350 seat auditorium. Renewable resources sets their tone right from the get-go. From their Solar panel parking garage with panels that rotate to follow the suns path to gather as much sun light as possible, to having the nation’s largest private solar panel array and of course their four massive co-generation hydrogen fuel cells. Plus the fact that they are able to divert 99.8% of their waste from landfills! This cutting-edge care for the earth has inspired the entire brewing industry to find more ways to lessen our carbon footprint.

Being located in a college town really helped the initial growth of the brand and sales gradually grew. Eventually distribu-tion made it to the San Francisco Bay area and caught the eye, or should I say palette, of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia.

When word got out about Jerry’s affection for Sierra Nevada’s Porter, the many loyal Dead fans made it a point to search out these wonderful craft beers. Followed up by a pair of magazine articles, demand increased from both coasts. Through extremely hard work, persistence and a relentless approach to quality and consis-tency, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company was here to stay and craft beer became a destination for beer drinkers united.

Distribution growth has ever since been growing for Sierra Nevada to the point of outgrowing their brewery in Chico. A second brewery was recently added near Asheville, North Carolina and rumor states that it is as beautiful and sustainable as their original brewery.

Final word: You will never be disap-pointed with any beer that Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is involved in. Whether it be a collaboration with Dogfish Head Brewing or a project with the Trappist-Cistercian Abbey, or their own seasonal releases throughout the year, Sierra Nevada is synonymous with top-notched craft beer. The Bigfoot Barleywine release is always outstanding especially this rare find that was aged in whiskey barrels. SEARCH IT OUT!

BARREL AGED BIGFOOT ALESierra Nevada Brewing Company, Chico, CA & Asheville, NC

Some say history repeats itself, but it always leaves a trail of people, places and things that serve as the impetus for the stories we will tell next. Sometimes the story is a song. Or maybe a piece of art. And sometimes it’s a craft beer.

Wisconsin Brewing Company Brewmaster, Kirby Nelson, is a storyteller. His medium isn’t a canvas or lyrics penned to a tune, but rather Nelson tells his stories with his beer. And like his beers, his stories are inspired by the great state of Wisconsin. And his American I.P.A., Yankee Buzzard, is no exception.

Nestled in a serene and picturesque space on the outskirts of Verona, Wis., a few miles from the hustle and bustle of Madison, Nelson’s brewery is guarded under the watchful eye of an American bald eagle keeping perch nearby.

The sight of WBC’s resident eagle prompted Nelson to brew the story of Old Abe, an orphaned American bald eagle raised by a Wisconsin sol-ider during the Civil War. As the mascot of the Eighth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Old Abe rallied Union troops while soaring over 30 battles. Loathed by Confederate soldiers, they

set bounties on the bird and coined him with the spiteful nickname of Yankee Buzzard.

And like Old Abe, Nelson’s Yankee Buz-zard boasts a quiet confidence. Columbus, Chinook, Centennial and Cascade hops form an artful blend of floral notes and bitterness that soar across a malty playground lending a Midwestern flair to this hoppy brew.

And while Old Abe may no longer soar the battlefield, his story and resilient spirit lives in every pint of Yankee Buzzard.

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BY JAMIE LEE RAKE

“Don’t go there if you don’t like big desserts,” said a friend, with her husband’s concurring, of Pine Cone Travel Plaza Restaurant & Bakery (685 W. Linmar Lane, Johnson Creek, near the outlet mall around the juncture of Highways 26 and 94;920-699-2767, http://www.pinecone-johnsoncreek.com/) of where they had recently enjoyed dining while engaging in church picnic conversation. The girth of my abdomen should be sufficient testi-mony that, yes and probably alas, I enjoy an occasional oversize last, sweet course of a meal. Getting to Pine Cone had just become a culinary imperative.

If you couldn’t guess from its name, we’re talking about an eatery in a truck stop. Technically, it’s attached to a truck stop;attempting to grab a seat and some grub by way of the Shell station with semi drivers’ amenities will only result in leav-ing one hungry and bumping into a wall. Upon entering the proper set of doors, however, the sight of a long glass case lined with goodies galore greets the eyes. Not far therefrom lies a classically homey dining room in medium blues and plenty wood, if not an abundance of pine cones.

Among the silly things I may do, driv-ing between 40 and 50 minutes (yup, it’s that second of Wisconsin’s two seasons: road construction) merely for dessert isn’t one of them. So, with supper time beckon-ing, the one unique thing on Pine Cone’s menu harkened as well.

And it seems most every truck stop diner has at least one thing a body would be hard pressed to fins within 100 miles of it, or at all elsewhere. At Pine Cone, apart from its desserts, that one thing must be the Philadelphia chicken sandwich. Familiarity with the more common Philly steak sammy gives a near parallel to its fowl counterpart: something like an especially lengthy, unbreaded chicken tender, topped with sauteed green pepper and onion slices and Swiss cheese, all on what’s something akin to a double-wide hotdog bun.

The subtle combination of a white cheese on white meat with white onion on white bread with a hint of piquant

earthiness provided by the pepper works well, though there was a bit more bun than filling upon my last bite. Compensating for that, however, was the cole slaw. Cab-bage and carrot gets minced so finely that it was difficult to glean whether it was prepared in vinegarette or in creamy style with mayo’ or salad dressing. Either way, its empty bowl left no discernible a trace of moisture. Pine Cone’s menu declares its slaw “special”; righto, that.

Ah, now for dessert. And for a place that includes “bakery” in its name (here’s assuming that the $1.49 half-pound cookies-such a deal!-sold on the other side of the building are made on-premises, too), it might be fair to assume that there may be a distinctive treat with which to end my repast. And certainly, never had the words “cream cheese boat” ever entered my vocabulary in that order until my initial eying of Pine Cone’s dessert menu. So, a blueberry cream cheese boat it would be. Pie filling adorned with a couple of ribbons of not overly sweet dairy frosting rests in a pastry shell something like that of a cream puff, but sturdier and shaped something like a banana split bowl. And though on the gargantuan side, as my friends had inferred, the lightness of the pastry, flavoful berries and heaviness of the topping put it in the vicinity of Goldilocks’ “just right” assessment of satiation. Sooner than later I’d like to try the cherry variation of the boat. From there, maybe Pine Cone’s cara-mel apple? We’ll see...

ALSO RECENTLY EATEN The last time my town had anywhere to

order hot pastrami, it was one of Subway’s limited-time promotions, so when A&W (numerous locations, but you knew) intro-duced its Deli Burger with that aforemen-tioned brined, spiced beef sharing space a couple of its signature patties, mushrooms, onions, mustard and, here it is again-Swiss cheese, I had to give it a go. The pastrami arguably may more texture than taste to what is otherwise a glorified mushroom & Swiss burger, but it’s worth the price. That will be especially the case if the home of the Root Bear makes it a short-time run as Jared Fogle’s former benefactor made its

sandwich. So, you’ve just seen the great Biz Markie

DJ and rap in Sheboygan for the city’s free summer concert series, you’re hungry. At least I did and was, so I was grateful for the sight of Fountain Park Family Restau-rant (922 N. 8th St;920-452-3009, http://fountainparkfamilyrestaurant.com/) on the walk back to the Rakemobile. All the more was I thankful for its expertly pre-pared chicken cacciatora, proportionally tomatotoey and olive oily to the artistic presentation of the penne pasta beneath it all. Tapioca pudding to top it all off? Of course. So satisfying was the fare that I fairly took the cantankerous ‘tide of the owner/manger in stride. Hey, I know you have to wash the cup from which I only drank hot water and lemon, but nothing’s stopping you from charging me a little something for the fruit, right, guy?!

Wouldn’t it figure that on my way to

Pine Cone there was on the path a new frozen confection parlor? City Service Ice Cream (205 N. Main St,, Juneau;920-386-8084) looks to be housed in an abandoned gas station, repleted with a wooden stand-up of an old-time smiling attendant holding a cone to tempt passers-by. Its assortment of ice creams comes from long standing downtown Watertown staple, Mullen’s Dairy Bar & Eatery. Cones, dishes, sundaes, etc. are made by fresh-faced youths, one of whom fixed me up a splendid butter pecan shake. city Service also offers hot dogs in with all the Chicago fixings, for which I may have to splurge my sodium count some time. It will likely have to be by summer’s end, though, as no indoor seating and a few tables outside gives the appearance of a seasonal business. May it last for many more.

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What makes a wine a WINE? Many characteristics and attributes contribute to this luscious drink, but understanding more of how it becomes what it is will help you appreciate more of what wine is.

APPEARANCE AND COLOR: Wine can be red, white or rose. If a wine appears cloudy, there could be something wrong with it; we often call this a “flaw” in the wine. Whatever its color, the wine must be clear. Red wine is produced from black grapes meaning the skins of which are allowed to be present for all or part of the fermentation process. Young wines are usually purple in color where older red wines can have a reddish-brown outer rim variation as an indication of age.

White wine can be produced from black grapes, white grapes or a blend of the two. The red coloring pigment is contained in the skins of black grapes and not in the pulp or juice, therefore if black grapes are pressed, the juices run off the skins straight away and white wine will result. White wine can vary in color from almost color-less to shades of yellow or gold. Young wines tend to have a greenish tinge while older whites can turn brown with age.

Rose wines are made is several ways. The classic method involves commencing the fermentation as for red wine, then to remove the partly fermented juice from the skins after the correct degree of coloration is achieved. Fermentation then continues off the skins. Another method includes blending a small quantity of red wine with a large quantity of white wine. It is also

possible to blend black and white grapes together with the fermentation taking place on the skins of the black grapes.

BOUQUET: The smell of the wine is often the best indicator of its origin, its content, its quality, age and character. Wine should always smell like wine, or smell clean. If the wine smells of vinegar, any decayed vegetables or cork, then there could be a “flaw” in it. Something is not right.

TASTE: The taste of the wine confirms the impressions formed by the wines appearance and bouquet. Does the wine taste sweet or dry? Then, does the wine have acidity, vinosity, tannin, weight or body? Often times the alcohol content could be an indicator of the type of wine that it is.

AGING POTENTIAL: Some wines

are meant for early consumption such as Beaujolais and Muscadet, which means the wine will not improve with cellaring. Others are made for letting some time lapse to allow the wine to come into its full element. Red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Nebbiolo, are often made to age. They contain tannin, which acts as a preservative, and it softens as the wine ages.

You can be a great wine taster no matter how much or how little you know about wine. Tasting is, in its essence, a subjec-tive experience. Understanding a little bit more along the way, will help you have a better appreciation and hopefully lead you down the path of wanting to learn more.

Kimberly Fisher is Director of Fine Wine Sales for Badger Liquor & Spirits

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FOOD & DRINK // TRICIA’S TABLE

BY TRISH DERGE

I know...it’s August. Who wants to even think about making or eating hot soup?

But the yellow beans are in!And what better way to enjoy them

than in a soup?I found a generation’s old recipe from

a long since passed dear woman from the Holyland who raised and fed seven kids, and a few farm hands over the years on her soup which I’m told was a welcome dinner after chores, milking, and baling the third crop.

After you’ve heated up your already hot kitchen, making Theresa’s Yellow Bean Soup, enjoy your bowl with a half teaspoon

of vinegar (her German pronunciation was “winn-a-gar”) added to it...it’s delightful!

INGREDIENTS1 small bone-in ham2 quarts water4 medium sized potatoes - peeled and diced3 small onions - chopped3 stalks of celery - diced3 carrots - diced3 - 4 cups yellow beans - diced1/2 cup flour - browned1/4 stick buttervinegar, salt and pepper

1. In a large pot, simmer the ham in the water for about 2 hours.

2. Remove the ham, keeping the water.

3. Dice the ham into chunks.

4. Give the ham bone to the dog.

5. Put diced ham, onions, celery, carrots, and yellow beans into the kettle of ham water.

6. Bring to a boil, then simmer until veg-etables are tender (approx 1 hour)

7. While the ham and vegetables are sim-mering, brown your flour.

8. To brown flour: Place flour in saute pan over medium heat, and stir until lightly browned being careful not to burn it. Lower heat, add butter, con-tinue stirring until blended, add to pot.

9. If you’re not up to browning the flour, or if it catches fire...put the fire out, and substitute burned flour and butter mixture with a cup of milk.

10. When serving by the bowl, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar (winn-a-gar) and salt and pepper to taste.

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BY DOBIE MAXWELL

Try as I might, as life goes on I just can’t shake my intense fascination with all things freakish. I am obviously not alone, or run of the mill human parasites with no particular identifiable set of marketable skills or talents like Jerry Springer or Maury Povich wouldn’t have been able to rake in more than a comfortable living showcasing said freakishness for multiple decades now.

Freaky people…freaky places…freaky events – I love them all! Anywhere I can sit off to the side and observe a conscious gathering of weirdos, wackos, oddballs, goofballs, mooks, kooks, flukes, flakes or all around idiots – and the dumber the better – I like it. It keeps me entertained.

It also gives a crystal clear perspective and assures me that no matter how deeply my personal situation happens to slide into the abyss at any time at least I’m not one of “them.” I don’t claim to be better than “them,” but I do think I was given at least a few more tools in my box from the fac-tory than a frighteningly large percentage of fellow planet walkers. I am not at the bottom.

Is it wrong to proudly walk among countless hordes of unwashed lowlifes at any random event silently beaming inwardly that I’m not them? Then declare me guilty. How much worse will my punishment be than having to live on a planet where “they” rule the roost? I’m just an onlooker.

The first experience that ever rocked my world with Richter scale proportions was at about age six when my uncle and aunt took me to the Wisconsin State Fair. Why they wanted to subject me to this environment at such an impressionable age still baffles me, but I had no choice. I was in a place I didn’t ask to be with no foreseeable way out. All I could do was try to act like I belonged.

But I didn’t. And I knew I didn’t, even at such a tender age. Something inside screamed loudly that I was a stranger in a strange land and wasn’t where I had ever been before – kind of like that stray bug that gets smuggled in on a load of bananas at the supermarket. There’s no going back.

Walking through the State Fair with my

uncle, aunt and cousins was a symphony for the senses at every turn. I could barely take in all that was going on around me, but I knew it was something I was not prepared for. Nobody told me anything other than I needed to stay close to our group or I would have to go home with somebody else’s family. I think it was a joke but I’m still not sure.

The most vivid memory I have all these years later oddly enough is the aroma. Nothing smells quite like a State Fair, and I have to believe the Wisconsin State Fair t a k e s a b a c k s e a t t o none of the other 49 in the s t omach curd l ing s t ench department. Countless tons of fresh from the factory manure combined with roasting meat and corn on a humid 94 degree day spell two letters – P U.

The first whiff of that putrid odor on my six year old nostrils put me down for the count with a single punch. I knew I couldn’t hold my breath the entire day and attempt-ing to breathe through my ears wasn’t work-ing. Going into the bathroom stall later ended up being a breath of fresh air.

The next experience that busts out from the confines of my memory like El Chapo out of a Mexican prison is seeing the midway for the first time. It was the best and the worst of times simultaneously. On the good side I remember how bright and colorful the lights were and how scary yet enticing the rides looked. I had never been on one before but I knew I wanted to tilt, whirl, spin, flip, rock, roll and/or Ferris.

On the ugly side, I got my first gander of what a carny looks like. That was like witnessing the landing of a UFO. It was ter-rifying on one hand but absolutely fascinat-ing on the other. All of the people I had seen previous to that day in the world in which I lived had teeth basically one color.

The only comparison I could make with what I saw was the ear of Indian corn that hung behind our first grade teacher Mrs. Molter’s desk at school. I was only six, but even with the significant amount of teeth I happened to be missing at the time I still had a few up on these dental midgets.

Next on the agony agenda was being forced to sit through not just one but two types of music I took a hating to from the

get go and learned to loathe even more as life has gone on – polka

and old time country. I had never seen

any live music played to that

date with the possible exceptions

of the lady a t c h u r c h

who played the organ and the ice

cream truck that was in our neighborhood.

Halfway through the first set of polkas that all sounded the same played by four or five fat old farts ridiculously decked out in leather lederhosen I was ready to barf up the burnt bratwurst I’d just eaten, sauerkraut and all. But my uncle and aunt were lifelong Milwaukeeans, and polkas are right up there with cribbage and duck pin bowling on the list of holy things never to make fun of.

After the tent full of Pabst smeared Schlitz kickers tapped their last toe I thought I was finally off the hook, but NO. After waiting in line for a cream puff – a tiny taste of heaven – we walked through the buildings where people were pitching products like vegetable slicers and floor wax. Six year olds aren’t the target market for that stuff, so again I sat back and watched the masses.

There were examples everywhere of every size, shape and circumference wad-dling through the barn with blank looks on their faces. These were not the kind of people that lived anywhere near my neighborhood, even though we did have a few nut cases lurking in the weeds. But everybody knew where they lived and we

stayed away from those people. The Fair was loaded with them.

By this time I recall being overwhelmed with sensory overload and wanting to go home. Ha! It wasn’t to be for at least a few more hours as we trudged our way to yet another tent to watch yet another concert of yet another style of music that made my tonsils ache. I couldn’t decide which was worse, the polka or the country – but does it matter? It’s like picking a favorite way to die.

That day at the State Fair seemed like it would never end. Then I got roped into going the next year and it was pretty much the same only this time we had to sit through a clown show. I never thought there would be anything that would make me pine for a polka, but watching a bald man with enormous yellow shoes and a sponge nose twist balloon animals for an hour made me flip like a funnel cake. I vowed from that moment on I never wanted to set foot in a State Fair again.

But as the years have gone by and I’m now older than my aunt and uncle were when they took me to that first State Fair, I find myself looking forward to the experi-ence whenever I can get it. I have been lucky enough to have spent my entire adult life on the road and have seen everything up to and including State Fairs, County Fairs, craft fairs, carnivals, festivals, flea markets, flea circuses and everything in between. I enjoy the assortment of mixed nuts that come with the deal.

And I even find myself tapping a toe to a polka or country song once in a while. What kind of a seed was planted all those years ago that something I found so repul-sive at first now has a charm that makes me wax nostalgic. And that smell. Manure and meat mixed make my mouth moist.

I absolutely believe that aliens exist and that they have visited us in person. If you don’t think so, take a walk down the midway at any carnival or fair. They’re here…and they’re operating the Tilt-a-Whirl.

Dobie is a stand up comedian and writer from Milwaukee. To see him on stage at his next hell-gig, find his schedule and other rants at dobiemaxwell.com

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NEWS & VIEWS // MEDIA RANTS

BY TONY PALMERI

The night Scott Walker officially announced his presidential candidacy, I had a dream (nightmare?) I was watch-ing his inaugural address on Fox News in January of 2017. In the dream Walker became the first incoming president to ride a Harley in the inaugural parade. Below are his remarks as they were spoken in my dream:

Chief Justice Roberts, all Real Ameri-cans, and others: today we continue an inaugural tradition as old as the Republic itself. What we do today is possible only because our Founders had the wisdom and courage to articulate and fight for Big and Bold ideas.

I thank President Obama for his ser-vice. I also thank him for resisting calls from so called environmentalists that he boycott this inauguration due to my pledge to make good on my campaign promise to issue as my first Executive order the removal of solar panels from the White House. Thank you President Obama.

Wisdom in our time requires recogniz-ing that our 21st century challenges are not significantly different from what our Founders faced in the 18th. Political cour-age in our time requires the audacity to assert and fight for 18th century solutions to 21st century problems.

You see our Founders did not bother with climate change, but they did change the political climate from hot tyranny to cool liberty. So much did they love liberty that they were willing to legally define nonwhite southern workers as 3/5 of a person to get it. That controversial 3/5 compromise was what I call 18th century cool; a Big and Bold idea proving that our Founders respected the sovereignty of each of the 13 original states more than they did any dictates from Washington.

Big and Bold ideas like the 3/5 com-promise, or the Manifest Destiny resettle-ment of natives to make room for our Real American ancestors, or the expansion of American power and influence abroad, or

President Reagan’s refusal to back down in his confrontation with arrogant striking air traffic controllers, or my own state’s abridgment of the tyranny of collective bargaining, have been lambasted by critics as divisive. Such critics do not understand the profound role division plays in acceler-ating the progress of the states.

Indeed, our Founders and all Real American leaders since are often pictured as standing for some kind of vague prin-ciple of national unity. You don’t need a college degree to know what’s wrong with that picture: vague unity is undependable, puts mushy cooperation ahead of vigor-ous competition, and ultimately makes us weak.

Division is dependable. Division works. It creates a critical mass of US always wary of and willing to fight the attempts of THEM to transform our traditional American values.

Our first Republican President, Abra-ham Lincoln, is a remarkable example of a decisively divisive leader frequently miscast as obsessed with unity. Two years before becoming president, Lincoln said, “I do not expect the Union to be dissolved -- I do not expect the house to fall -- but I do expect it will cease to be divided.” Yet he then went on to become the most divisive chief executive in history, presiding over a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands of Real Americans over an issue that deeply divided the nation for many generations.

What the Civil War could not kill was the 18th century idea of state sovereignty. That is why today I say ask not what your country can for you, ask what your country can do for your state.

Does your state want to define what marriage is and who can participate in that most sacred of unions? You now have a well-wisher in Washington.

Does your state want to be freed from onerous federal regulations of air and water quality that degrade the desire of job cre-ators to compete in the global economy? You now have a well-wisher in Washington.

Does your state want complete control

over voting rights, including the power to pass the strictest possible voter identifica-tion laws? You now have a well-wisher in Washington.

Does your state want to expand gun ownership rights to any and all people the state sees fit? You now have a well-wisher in Washington.

As regards to foreign policy, there too we call on the 18th century for guidance. In the Declaration of Independence Jef-ferson condemns King George III for not protecting the colonists against what he called “the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistin-guished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.”

Today’s merciless Indian Savages are ISIS and their sympathizers. Our administration will reject any attempts to rationalize ISIS as somehow a product of

the actions of American behavior in the Middle East or some other alleged injustice that creates terrorism. Our administration will stand for the principle that terrorism is caused by terrorists. Period. We will wage a liberty crusade ready and able to pit our well-armed 18th century principles against ISIS’s twisted dreams of a 7th century style caliphate. We will win. They will lose.

Will the liberty crusade be divisive? Yes, as will our Big and Bold domestic reforms. But fear not, because following in the tradition of our most noble ancestors, we draw inspiration from the knowledge that Divided We Stand, United We Fall.

Thank you and God Bless America.

Tony Palmeri ([email protected]) is a professor of communication studies at UW Oshkosh.

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BY ROBERT MEYER

Several editorial works have appeared recently, once again addressing the give and take of global warming/climate change concerns.

Few of us have the specialized knowledge necessary to make absolute pronouncements on this topic, yet all of us have a right, or even an obligation, to philosophically cross-examine the argu-ments presented for rational consistency.

The most arresting observation about this controversy, is that it’s highly polarized along the lines of political partisanship. The people who advocate for it are gener-ally liberal, while those who are skeptical are predominately conservative.

Were that likewise the case for belief in the Law of Gravity, I’d say it was no big deal. But this should be a stark indication that more is it play than mere disagreement over the implications of the data. For me this is a huge stumbling block toward embracing alarmism, hook, line and sinker.

We should realize that evidence never exists in a vacuum. All evidence requires interpretation, and all too often the inter-pretation of evidence is influenced by pre-existing ideology, not ruthless objectivity.

A second observation is what I call “the fallacy of appealing to expertise.” Let’s develop this point. It goes something like this: A consensus of credentialed scientists nearly all believe a certain thing, therefore it is true. This reasoning assumes that someone must be objective in the same proportion that they are an expert, or said another way, an expert can never be biased or affected by groupthink.

Suppose you go in for a dental exami-nation with a new dentist, and while exam-ining your mouth, your dentist says, “have you considered taking out a loan?” Now, are you dealing with an oral hygiene expert speaking objectively, or a businessperson speaking out of self-interest? You have to use your own judgment to discern the dif-ference. In that case you have no difficulty seeing how bias can work contrary to knowledge. The appeal to expertise is not as strong an argument as it would appear

to be, because specialized knowledge is not necessarily tantamount to pure objectivity.

Or take an example from our legal system. In a court case both the defense and prosecution may provide testimony from expert witnesses. But the opinions of equally qualified people are often in dia-metric opposition. What accounts for this? As a juror you must discern who is best at offering the more plausible explanation, though you are not a specialized expert on the topic in question.

So what am I saying? Are all these experts liars? Of course not. I am saying that I doubt every expert comes to their own conclusions independently from scratch, and that reputations and careers are sometimes of primary consideration when such persons publicly take a position.

In general, people confuse two con-cepts: expertise and objectivity. Having great intelligence or specialized knowledge isn’t assurance against a person remaining unbiased in their public opinions. Persons of all stripes are generally loyal to their source of income. We shouldn’t assume that every expert begins their search tabula rasa, that is to say, without an agenda or wholly independent of prevailing consen-sus.

That is why appeals to credentials or expertise are never as conclusive as they ought to be.

Still another observation is that Cli-mate Change has ramifications on at least three separate levels. First is the question of whether the global temperature is actu-ally increasing. Secondly, the question of whether the alleged phenomenon is a natural or human caused event. Finally, whether the dire predictions about the impending consequences of Climate Change are actually plausible, or merely hysterical assertions.

One reason people might be skeptical is that they lived through the 1970’s, when warnings of “global cooling” were being touted. That thinking was commonplace after the commemoration of the first “Earth Day” back in 1970. Furthermore, many of us who were in school at that time remember Paul Ehrlich’s 1968 book

“The Population Bomb,” and realize how alarmist prognostications can be way off the mark.

One might reasonably ask why Al Gore built a mansion on an oceanfront property, considering his dire pronounce-ments about rising sea levels? Skepticism occurring regarding points two and three, technically doesn’t qualify as “denial” as regards changes in the climate, but rather, how connected the phenomenon is to human causation. Too often, “deniers” are inappropriately tagged with that label for demurring on any of the three distinct levels, and given the respect worthy of any Flat-Earth Society charter member.

It should be noted that historically normative Christian theology has always embraced the idea of environmental stewardship in principle, in the sense of a discipline previously referred to as “conser-vation.” The nature of the opposition to

contemporary progressive environmental movements by some evangelical Christians and other conservatives, is that “environ-mentalists” seem to espouse philosophies placing emphasis on worshipping and dei-fying the creation more than the Creator.

Often people who advocate for legisla-tion curtailing greenhouse gasses offer us an argument tantamount to the theological implications of Pascal’s Wager; “What if we don’t act, but Climate Change is a reality? When we know for sure it will be already too late.”

But the point is easily reversible. We may pass unnecessary legislative measures that irretrievably harm economic and technological development, as well as for-feiting national sovereignty and restraining individual liberties. Consider everything carefully.

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Another Milestone on the Path to Equality”BY DENIS RILEY

On June 26th the U.S. Supreme Court held that the 14th amendment guarantees of due process and equal protection of the laws meant that no state could ban mar-riages between members of the same sex, just as it had held almost 50 years earlier that no state could ban marriages between individuals of different races. Reaction was fast from those who supported the deci-sion, and fast and furious from those who opposed it. Six weeks will have gone by by the time you read this, but I am willing to bet that the issues I am about to discuss will not have been resolved by that time.

Some of those fast and furious reac-tions seem pretty much the political equivalent of Shakespeare’s “sound and fury, signifying nothing.” There will not be a Constitutional amendment to restore the right of the states to define marriage (Scott Walker and Ted Cruz), nor an “all-out assault against the religious freedom rights of those Christians who disagree” (Gover-nor Bobby Jindahl of Louisiana). Amend-ments to the U.S. Constitution are hard to pull off – the Equal Rights Amendment died in the ratification process and there is still no personhood amendment – and so far all the political bluster has been aimed at protecting, not assaulting, the rights of Christians bothered by gay marriage.

But there have been furious responses that require very serious thought.

First, no Supreme Court decision is self-executing. People, especially people with “executive power” in state and local governments have to implement many of these decisions. To the ear of a nearly 72 year old Political Science professor, the words coming out of the mouths of public officials in the immediate aftermath of the gay marriage decision seem to echo those of politicians reacting to the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education. Texas Governor Greg Abbot’s assertion that, “No Texan is required to act contrary to his or her religious beliefs regarding marriage,” was followed quickly

by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s assurance to county clerks throughout the state that their religious beliefs could trump the Supreme Court’s decision and that he, his office, and an army of Texas attorneys would be behind them in the decision to refuse to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. Louisiana Parish (county) clerks are refusing to issue licenses and one Alabama judge has refused to issue mar-riage licenses to any couples in his county. Equal protection at work.

But under the 14th amendment, all states are required to provide equal protection of the laws – along with due process protec-tions – to all of its cit izens and the U.S. Supreme Court – which the last time I looked had the authority to interpret those provisions – had declared that issu-i n g m a r r i a g e licenses to same sex couples was a duty of state and local authorities. I don’t have any idea if what seems to be shaping up as a battle over gay mar-riage could ever produce anything like the battles over school integration. The South was a great deal more invested in Jim Crow than it is in protecting religious liberties, and Mark Twain was probably right that history doesn’t really repeat itself, but it surely does rhyme. I have no formula for addressing the state-federal confrontation that seems to be looming, but we had better come up with one.

I have a good bit more sympathy for the bakers, the florists, and the musicians, who believe their artistry would somehow be offensive to their God if put in the service of a gay wedding. This would have

to be particularly painful for those who believe their artistry to be a gift from their God. Talk about ungrateful. But I sympa-thize more with the gay men and women simply trying to assert a right they have finally been granted. Besides, the bakers, florists, and musicians are also business people, and once you go into business you are obligated by a combination of law and human decency to treat customers equally. But it is precisely here where this question gets a little complicated.

The U.S. Supreme Court can tell county clerks in Texas that they have to issue a marriage license to a gay couple,

but can’t tell a baker that he or she must provide that couple a wedding cake. The 14th amendment due process and equal protection clauses do not apply to private citizens and their actions. Congress, a state legislature, and probably even a city council can tell a baker he or she must provide that cake, but the Supreme Court cannot and has not. The mandate for pri-vate businesses to stop discriminating on the basis of race, gender, etc., remember, is embedded in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. No such protection resides in that statute for victims of discrimination based on sexual orientation. Can you imagine this Congress doing that? How about the

Texas state legislature?Finally, there are genuinely religious

organizations worried about the impact of the ruling on their ability to preach and practice their faith. The chairman of the religious liberty committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, who also serves as the Archbishop of the Diocese of Baltimore, was particularly fearful about being, “silenced or penalized or losing our tax exemption,” if the Church continues to “operate our ministries and to live our lives according to the truth about mar-riage.” Again, thinking about this political climate, this Congress and state legislatures

of a majority of the states, and even the Supreme Court ruling on the right of the members of the Westboro Baptist Church to protest at military funerals by excoriat-ing gay men and women, I think the Arch-bishop has little to worry about.

There are however, dozens of specific questions that will have to be litigated. To borrow just one from Chief Justice Roberts, what about a religiously based university that provides housing for mar-ried couples and refuses to house a same sex couple?

See you in court. That’s where we bal-ance conflicting rights.

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Readers of this column might perceive me as dark and negative. If you feel that way, it’s because my deepest soul-baring thoughts juxtapose the pain of coming to grips with truth while inhabiting this human being. But truly, although deepest truths are elusive and painful to confront, doing so is a courageous thing, and it pays off in the long run.

As I write this, we’re in the transition time between our Wisconsin spring and summer. Meteorologists say that June 1 is the beginning of a weatherperson’s summer. Whatever, the birds are chirp-ing; the flower beds and potted plants are showing their birth. I used to dread being awake when the birds wake up. Now I am at peace if I’m awake at this time and wel-come their morning hellos. Lately, the first ones start chirping around 3:00 am. Other than the cats wanting me to awake at that time when I’m not ready, I welcome their welcomes and feel a deep peace when they start to wake up to greet the day; that is, unless it’s raining, then they’re silent. But I also truly love rainy mornings, and those days provide a profound solace as the drops resonate on the roof.

Why is “hiding from myself ” in the title? Well, truth be told, discovering our-selves is a frightening thing, as in doing so, we must shed much of the conditioning that forms our personalities. Buddhists

call this “letting go,” as practice. Truly, if you embrace the idea of impermanence as letting go, as we get closer to actually doing that, it is a challenging way to live. Embracing that way is not really about rejecting the ego and personality, but it most definitely is a way of life having one’s entire conditioned reality backed up to the wall, facing (hopefully) a gentle firing squad.

A few years back, I found myself the “victim” of a robbery, a serious auto acci-dent, and a crippling orthopedic matter. This after nine eye surgeries in the 1990s, with five occular implants and cranial nerve damage. I recall sitting in my hall-way, wondering what to do: Should I sur-render to a life in a nursing home? What should I do? As it turned out at the time, I simply applied myself to what I knew to be effective practice. Each day, one breath following the previous. I re-learned just sitting. I’d known this worked from many years of past experience. It was either that or give up, and giving up wasn’t in my rep-ertoire. Mind you, I lived alone in a small apartment. I was damn poor, and I had few distractions, which was ironically a good thing. Instinct and some Zen training told me that just sitting would be a good thing, under the circumstances. Sure enough, with the financial challenges, the orthope-dic problems, and an accompanying return to health, I found myself newly accepting life’s former pain and loneliness as positive things. Good practice.

So, as life has gone on since then, I’ve had a few more problems of the same ilk as those challenging me previously. Each time lately, now, I look back and re-create the matters of that crisis time of my life. If I do so sincerely, I pull up and out of the malais and into the acceptance of the times past.

When making a significant change in lifestyle about ten years ago, I began call-ing myself, “Mr. Nobody,” signifying my giving up the former life labels and replac-ing them with “no label.” Thus, for a time, Mr. Nobody roamed my house. Now, as I’ve lived these additional years, I’ve come to realize it’s not about rejecting my individual existence. Instead of rejection of ego, I favor of integrating my personality with all the things we cannot see. I am a spiritual empiricist: Thus I do not believe in things I cannot see or perceive. That’s not about rejecting God or any forms of energy manifested.

A lineage I’m very fond of, because it might just unweave back to pure truth is encapsulated in a book titled No Mind-I Am The Self. The book by David Godman explains simple beliefs tracing back to the mid-20th Century Indian sage Ramana Maharshi, about the lives and teachings of Sri Lakshmana Swamy and Mathru Sri Sarada (who are both alive and in residence at a small ashram in southern India). Ramana Maharshi, who pretty much stayed out of the public eye, manifested his enlightenment through a monastic life-style. He was truly a man of few words, but

later in life he responded to devotees pleas and set down his ideas. If his readers of his words really concentrate on what truth means, he offers us what cannot be grasped through mere words. But nonetheless, like all great sages, he offers truth is as directly as possible in a book. He tells us not to reject human existence, but to shed layers of our social conditioning like we shed our clothing before bathing. Although we define ourselves by what we wear, but obviously it’s not nearly to the extent we do with our sense of self.

When first I called myself Mr. Nobody, I look back and realize now that doing so was part of my own elaborate scheme to put armor over who I really am. It feels much better to accept me, all the time working to make my presentation less about getting rid of my personality and more about making it a better fit for all of who I am.

So then it’s really all about integration. If we begin to deeply understand our personal conditioning, we can grow in a healthier way than if we were oblivious to the personality baubles we use to cover, yes cover, who we truly are. Meditation is about acceptance and letting go. Just sit. Just be. And if you do, you can enter the truth of who you truly are.

John Price-Kabhir is a former public school educator and an ordained Zen Buddhist householder. He welcomes you input at 920-558-3076.

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BY ROB ZIMMER

Gardening in small spaces, or apart-ments and patios with no yard space at all, is a challenge for many in our area. Often, I am asked about options for gardening in an apartment or small patio space.

Thankfully, there are a number of great opportunities for gardening, indoors and out, in apartments, as well as condos, on patios and porches.

With a little creativity and an open mind, you can create a lush, full garden featuring all of your favorites just about

anywhere. Plant marketers and growers have

focused in recent years on creating dwarf varieties of most garden favorites, includ-ing edibles and ornamentals. These dwarf varieties are perfect for containers, hanging baskets and tiny spaces that may be no more than a few feet in diameter.

A great selection of these can be found at just about any garden center locally.

Even trees are not off limits, as a variety of dwarf trees have been developed for small space gardening. This includes fruit-ing trees as well as ornamentals, flowering shrubs and conifers.

Edibles in containers One of the biggest trends in gardening

over the past few growing seasons has been producing edibles in containers.

For many edibles, at least some sun is preferred, especially when growing fruits, berries and some vegetables.

Plants such as tomatoes, peppers, strawberries, eggplant and others prefer substantial sun, at least 8 hours a day.

A number of other edible plants and crops grow quite well in full to part shade. Plants such as lettuces and other greens, kale, many herbs, root crops such as carrots and radishes, as well as others do perfectly fine in a low sun situation.

Many edibles are now available in dwarf or container-sized varieties. This is true of blueberries, blackberries, currants, strawberries, tomatoes, eggplant, as well as many traditional herbs such as lavender, basil and more.

This makes it possible for gardeners to grow a large variety of crop plants right at home even with no formal garden space.

Small space beautyFor ornamental purposes, growing

your own garden at home in a small space, porch or patio has never been simpler.

Use a variety of vertical gardening tech-niques, including climbers, hanging bas-kets, containers and more to grow a large number of plants in just a small space.

Create stunning containers by combin-ing a variety of plants, textures, colors and bloom times for long-lasting beauty and interest.

To create spectacular containers for porches, patios or hanging baskets, use a variety of plants, depending on light con-ditions.

A large number of perennials are now

available in dwarf form. This includes min-iature hostas, miniature coral bells, dwarf lilies, dwarf day lilies, and a number of other perennials that feature short-statured forms.

Chances are, whatever your favorite flower, it is now available in a smaller, compact form that would work perfectly in a small space garden or container.

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Dwarf trees, like this miniature juniper, make gardening in containers more versatile and exciting than ever.

Combine flowering plants and foliage for long-lasting porch and patio plantings.

Even with no yard space, you can create a beautiful green space on a porch, patio or balcony.


Things with wingsEven gardeners with just a tiny porch,

patio or window sill can create a paradise for hummingbirds and butterflies.

Create a hummingbird or butterfly garden in a pot by combining favorite flower sources for these species. Annuals such as salvia, petunia, lobelia, lantana,

verbena, fuchsia and others work excellent. Perennial favorites of butterflies and

hummingbirds include bee balm, cardinal flower, lobelia, purple cone flower, black-eyed Susan, daisies, as well as many herbs.

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As a five – seven year-old child in a very small town in northern Illinois, my mother sent me, when shaggy, to a barber shop no more than a hundred yards from our home. It was the real old-fashioned kind with big windows, seats around the walls for wait-ing (appointments were unknown), the smell of hair tonic mingling with the odor of the bar on the other side of a door, and always piles of tattered magazines.

The ones I remember were the Saturday Evening Posts because their covers were colorful paintings that generally told a story about people much like those in my world. The people might be either sex and any age, and the story might be funny or sad or heartwarming, but I could look at the picture and keep seeing that story happen. They gave me something to do while sitting warily among the town’s characters who often passed back and forth through the door to the seedy tavern.

Many of those covers were probably by Norman Rockwell––when I later saw named examples of his style, they looked so familiar, and the place I saw them belonged in one of those pictures.

The Trout Museum of Art’s current show: “Norman Rockwell: A Portrait of America” displays collections from two different periods in his career, both on loan from the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge Massachusetts until October 25. I arranged a visit with Lindsey DePasse, Marketing and Events Coordinator. She passed me off to Rebecca Zornow, Visitor Services and Volunteer Coordinator who gave me a tour of the exhibit, pointing out context and high points.

The first collection, on the lower level, is from the Post covers he did during World War II. Titled “Norman Rockwell in the 1940’s: A View of the American Homefront,” it is mostly covers he painted depicting the lives of ordinary citizens during the war. One series features a GI character called “Willie Gillis,” militarily inept but otherwise charming, based on the amount of attention he receives from women. In one picture, a young woman sleeps peacefully with his picture on her

nightstand, in another the same woman is in a confrontation with a taller blond woman, as they each brandish the same photograph of Willie with the same auto-graph on it. In a third, two attractive USO volunteers fawn over a grinning Willie.

One shows him neglecting his apple-pealing duties to read his hometown paper. In one he’s home on leave, sleeping contentedly in his own bed. A more seri-ous one shows a pensive Willie in a church pew.

Others in the collection portray the daily lives of civilian Americans during wartime, often with a wry humor. A burly “Rosie the Riveter” sits in smudgy self-satisfaction, eating a sandwich with her rivet gun on her lap. A salesman, his clothes on the creek bank, takes a break in a swimming hole. Some are strictly humor-ous. In one a young woman is dressed in a sort of Uncle Sam outfit and loaded with tools as she races to accomplish all her many roles as a wartime housewife, among them wrenches and oil can for her factory job, rolling pin and milk for her kitchen, hoe, weeder and water can for her victory garden, a coin dispenser and a streetcar conductor hat, headphones under the hat and a red lantern for signaling. This one incidentally is one of several that are paired with the source photograph so the viewer can see Rockwell’s artistic process.

In one striking black-background composition, a slyly smiling soldier glances sideways at his female companion who looks wide-eyed at the “What to Do in a Blackout” pamphlet he is holding. Also present are two examples of his “April Fools” covers, showing ordinary people and activities surrounded by bizarre but carefully blended placements of objects unconnected to the first-glance scene.

Of course the home front collection includes his Four Freedoms, inspired by Franklin Roosevelt’s 1941 speech. He originally offered them to the government for free, but was turned down. They were first published as inserts in the Saturday Evening Post, and their popularity caused the government to see its error, and it sent the originals around the country to drum up support for war bond sales.

S o m e o f t h e c o v e r s date to the immediate p o s t - w a r period and t h e y a r e r e m a rk a b l y low key and free of trium-phalism. A much-matured Willie Gillis studies on the GI Bill. A mother peels potatoes with her soldier son and clearly can’t keep her eyes off him. A sailor sleeps in a backyard hammock with his dog on his lap. A veteran on crutches looks with bemusement at the gift of a war bond.

In one a young Marine has returned a hero (a newspaper story is pinned on the wall) to the place he worked before the war, and his old co-workers surround him, their faces lit with expectation. The veteran sits in the center, loosely fingering his trophy Japanese flag, his expression seem-ing to say he has no way to explain what he has lived through, and if he honestly tries, he’ll be dredging up things he doesn’t really want to remember. Rockwell’s paintings sometimes show keen insight into human character.

The second part of the exhibit, located upstairs, is called “Norman Rockwell and the American Family.” It contains many of the black-and-white drawings he did for the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insur-ance Company ad campaign in the 1950’s and 60’s. Mostly they depict family life, including a series following a young couple through courtship, marriage and children. Many show families in various everyday situations, quiet evenings, minor celebra-tions and workaday activities. A few show men at work. Quite a number of them reflect the themes and even the composi-tions of the paintings. A few are shown with the source photographs, demonstrat-ing again how Rockwell used his models.

Though critics debate whether Rock-well can be considered an “artist”––many feel his work is too sentimental and too obvious––no one disputes that he was a consummate craftsman. Art students now

study him for his drafting and color skills. Just as I was about to leave, Trout Presi-

dent Pamela Williams-Lime mentioned a gallery on the third floor that I hadn’t heard about before. It is a relatively recent addition and it is dedicated to local artists. The current exhibit is of photographs taken by the late Loretta Judson, a housewife and mother from Fond du Lac who used her pictures simply to save family memories. Her nephew Richard Margolis found them after her passing and thought they deserved some recognition. She took them in the forties and fifties with an old and rather simple camera, but she had an eye for composition and light. Taken around the same time as the Rockwell covers downstairs were published, they make a good counterpoint to that exhibit and will also be up until October 25.

On my way out I found a large mosaic of a wind-blown American flag being pieced together in the lobby by its designer Kimberly Schonfeld, a local artist. While she was working on it at that moment, she told me volunteers have done most of what’s been done at the farmers’ market. “It’s been a community project.” Though it is scheduled to be finished before you will read this, it will be hanging in the Trout and will eventually find a home in the community.

The Trout Museum of Art is open Monday-Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM and Sunday from noon – 4PM. Guided tours for groups can be arranged and a drop-in tour is conducted every Saturday from 11 AM – noon. [email protected] or call (920) 733-4089.

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ENTERTAINMENT // CD REVIEW

BY GEORGE HALAS

Over the past couple of years, it has become apparent to fans of Kyle Megna and The Monsoons, Mile of Music attend-ees, at least one brilliant music writer and Megna himself that, while the band’s work on previously released, impeccably-produced albums of all-original material is excellent, the Monsoons sound even better live.

Megna is both astute and generous; “Dark Funk” is his response to the demand for the live sound. It is a very good response.

The product of one eight-hour record-ing session with producer Marc Golde at Rock Gardens studios, “Dark Funk” achieves Megna’s ambitious objective “to capture what we’re doing live. It’s the best we sound when we’re all playing together.”

The songs are “organic” in the sense that each cut on the album is one complete “take” in the studio with no overdubs.

“We did two or three takes of each song,” Megna explained, “but we did not take a part of one take and splice it with another. We wanted to be consistent in presenting complete song featuring the live sound.”

This is also the band’s first album with guitarist Aaron Zepplin and saxophonist Ross Catterton.

“We are very comfortable with Aaron and he is very easy to work with,” Megna said. “He takes the sound to a more profes-sional level. He’s a trained musician – that’s his only gig – and he takes his role in the band very seriously.”

“He knows when a song needs to breathe and he lets those parts breathe,” Megna added, “but he also knows when to let loose.”

Catterton is the most recent addition to the band; he’s only had one rehearsal

with the group but it sounds as though he’s been playing with them for years. The addition of his sax playing is both a seem-ingly natural and almost perfect comple-ment to the already very good Monsoon sound.

“Ross adds something we’ve never had before,” Megna said. “It’s both different and very appealing.”

The Monsoons are anchored by one of the Fox Cities’ best rhythm sections, bassist Jon Wheelock and drummer Ryan Seefeldt. Keyboardist Dave LeBlanc, who often performs with Megna as a duo, is a major contributor to the sound.

LeBlanc gets the album started with an organ riff on “Beat Up Drum,” that recalls Question Mark and The Mysterians (how’s that for an esoteric reference?) and sets the table for Wheelock, Seefeldt and Catterton to set a strong groove around Megna’s bluesy vocal and thought-provoking lyrics.

While there is a lot more than funk on this record, Zepplin starts “You Are My Light” with a most funky intro that is joined and finely augmented by Cat-teron, who adds colors that take the sound beyond merely funk-inflected rock the song changes direction as LeBlanc and Catteron bring some jazz that then builds to what the record is all about – the entire band rockin’ hard on the same page.

“Time and Place” has a gentler feel, a positive lyric... “this is real love,” and begins by making the listener very glad Zepplin and Catteron are in the band. Zepplin’s mid-song guitar solo is exactly what the song needs and not an exercise in overplaying or showmanship.

LeBlanc goes back to the early days of the Moog Synthesizer for the opening sounds on “Pick Your Feet Up” and then hands it off to Wheelock to drive a slow-building groove that opens the way for some outstanding fills by Catteron as well as his best solo.

Zepplin finds another funk-flavored intro that leads to a quirky but catchy harmony on “I’m Gonna Get Down,” which ultimately turns the funk intro into the powerful, hard-driving Monsoon

rock sound that clearly benefits from Catteron’s pres-ence. The tune also features one of the better rock guitar solos you’ve heard by Zepplin, but you may want to play this tune – and all the others for that matter – a second time and focus on Wheelock’s bass playing. He is defi-nitely one of the best around.

Moody sax begins “You Me And Everyone” and stays in the mix as Seefeldt and Wheelock set the beat in an unhurried but still urgent pocket. The tempo and

dynamic changes on this tune showcase the band’s strengths but with new textures and sounds that emphasize the band is moving in the right direction.

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ENTERTAINMENT // THE SPANISH INQUISITION

BY GEORGE HALAS

While it has been Monty Python that provides the on-going inspiration, The Inquisition, like its 15th Century name-sake, agrees that confession is good for the soul.

It is in that spirit that The Inquisition confesses to and apologizes for recalling the words of Dan Aykroyd and thinking that “Mangled Baby Ducks” sizzles more than “Lawrence Jazz Faculty Quintet,” which is the name attached to the 4 p.m. slot on the Fox Jazz Festival Saturday program.

But, showcasing its characteristic and almost legendary depth and astute analy-sis, The Inquisition has discovered that

this actually might be THE blueprint for building a fabulous jazz band.

“You can thank John Harmon,” said cellist Matt Turner of the Fox Jazz Festival artistic director. “He wanted us all to play in some format, so he said ‘put together your dream team.”

Turner, a multi-instrumentalist himself, fashioned a group where, “Everyone is ver-satile and coming from different places...that includes drummer-percussionist Dane Richeson, bassist Mark Urness, Jose Encar-nacion playing saxophones and flutes and Bill Carrothers playing piano. Overall, that is one hell of a group,” Harmon noted.

Perhaps the most important consid-eration is that a world-class quintet was assembled, not in New York or Chicago or New Orleans, but in Appleton. Richeson, Urness and Encarnacion often perform as a trio while Turner and Carrothers dazzled as a duo in the Jazz at The Trout series last year. The Inquisition is thinking that 3 + 2 = fasten your seat belts.

“This is a dream team for me because everyone can sit down and make music. We don’t necessarily need to follow a game plan,” Turner said. “We have the control to go where we don’t know where we’re going.” The “not plan” will include a lot of original compositions, some standards and a fair amount of improvisation.

This will be a reunion of sorts, as Turner, Carrothers, Urness and Encarna-cion all played on Richeson’s 2013 album, “Maxim Confit:” Urness and Carrothers contributed original compositions while Encarnacion added an original arrange-ment to Richeson’s creative and imagina-tive percussive offerings and envelope-pushing arrangements.

“Dane is a great at playing all styles,” Turner said. “He’s super creative and keeps amazing time.”

“Dane is both a world-class drummer and a dear friend,” Harmon added. “He is

as good as it gets.”Harmon describes Urness as “an incred-

ible virtuoso and an extremely impressive player.”

“In addition to playing both electric and stand-up bass, Mark is a great com-poser,” Turner said. “Like Dane, he keeps great time and he has a great feel, but he is also a great listener who reacts very well to what is going on.”

In describing Encarnacion, Harmon may have implied that his technical mas-tery is a secondary consideration.

“Jose is one of the most gloriously warm human beings,” he said. “He has such a warm heart and there is so much emotion in his playing.”

“Jose is a great player who can play all styles as well as an outstanding composer,” Turner said. “He has a big, rich sound and he, too, is a great listener who reacts very well to what is going on.”

Turner is also excited about the har-monic and sonic possibilities that present when his electric cello meets Encarnacion’s saxophone. “There are times when we blend and I can’t tell which of us is playing which note.”

Harmon, rumored to be a fair piano player himself, is a big fan of Carrothers.

“I simply admire him and just love his playing,” Harmon said. “He gets colors and rhythms that are all his own.”

The trust and familiarity between Turner and Carrothers will provide a foun-dation for the ambitious and adventurous program that group is undertaking.

“Bill can play anything,” Turner said. “If I ask him to play a rag, he plays a rag. If I ask him to play a fugue, he plays a fugue in his own way. I know he’s going to be there.”

So far, the “dream team” includes a drummer, bassist, keys and sax – fairly standard composition of a jazz quartet…including Turner and his electric cello adds a unique dimension to the sound and the music.

“Matt is an absolute imaginative genius

and has a great sense of humor,” Harmon said. “He is one of the greatest musicians in the area. He is not only a world-class cel-list, he is a very good piano player as well.”

This grouping will be one of the high-lights of a star-studded Fox Jazz Festival. If the stars align properly, the quintet will take its considerable improvisational talent to the Holiday Inn Riverwalk in Neenah where The Noah Harmon Trio will once again anchor the festival’s open jam.

Over the years, this event has devel-oped into one of the more pleasantly sur-prising aspects of the fest. It is predictably unpredictable, with many of the stars of the fest joining the best of the best local talent for what often becomes transcendent playing. Many who attended last year’s jam still recall the once-in-a-lifetime music that emanated from the combination of Harmon, bassist Andy Mertens, trumpeter Bob Levy and drummer/headliner Matt Wilson.

If one happens to take advantage of the Holiday Inn Riverwalk’s special Fox Jazz Festival rate, the jam also sets up as the best place to end up Saturday night with just a short walk to your room…

The Noah Harmon Trio also plays a key role in another interesting and unique aspect of the Fox Jazz Festival, the High School Improvisation Contest. This year’s winners, guitarist and first-place finisher Juliana Voelker of Pulaski High School and saxophonist Hank Laritson of Xavier High School will be both perform with the trio as part of the Saturday program.

Lastly, as a public service, The Inquisi-tion will draw on its vast knowledge and experience to reveal that one of the com-plaints about recent fest’s has been “too much sunshine.’ Ignoring the notion that anyone is Wisco would complain about sunshine in September, The Inquisition astutely points out that the periphery of Jefferson Park has a plethora of tall shade trees. Early arrivals – the fest starts at noon both days – will have it made in the shade.

The Inquisition just had to write that…

Lawrence Dream Team to Rock Fox Jazz Fest

Left to Right, Jose Encarnacion, sax, Matt Turner, cello, Mark Urness, bass, Bill Carrothers, piano and Dane Richeson, drums.


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ENTERTAINMENT // POSTCARD FROM MILWAUKEE

BY BLAINE SCHULTZ

On June 17th Stan Erickson passed away at his home in Appleton at age 61.

Among his titles (Raconteur, Record Maven, Trivia Baron, Fellow Traveller, Crossword King, Clip Art Genius, Com-piler of Obscure Songs, Drinking Buddy, Recorder of Bootlegs, Bowling Shirt Aficio-nado), Erickson is best known as co-owner of New Frontier Record Exchange.

From the outside it was simply a used record store, but anyone willing to dig deeper discovered a counter-culture hub located on Durkee Street in Appleton. It closed in 2008.

To me, Stan was the older brother I never had -- the guy who gave me license to discover all the music and books that never existed in Menasha. He was the person who steered me even deeper when the muse was taking hold as I began getting articles published. And later when Fred and I cranked up our amplifiers and guitars in the basement of that store, wailing into the night like Aborigines discovering fire, Stan was there with words of encouragement. It makes me happy to know he had a photo-graph of my band, The Aimless Blades, in his last work space.

This article offers a brief sampling of tributes from his friends.

Erickson’s long-time business partner Fred Burts shared some thoughts.

“For the first couple of years of the store, there was the excitement of the startups. Our idea started out gangbusters, but within two years a raft of lawyers descended on us, and renting records was over.”

Turns out you could rent a lot of things, but vinyl LP’s was not one of them. Follow-ing a stream of cease and desist letters, they ceased and desisted renting records.

“Getting our clientele to consider buying was hard. We always had a small group that wanted the unusual, but we had to expand on that. That’s where Stan came in. He could convince someone to buy that Wall of Voodoo album instead of a Kajagoo-goo, while I couldn’t sell a life preserver to a drowning man. “

Burts, a lifelong craftsman and artist, branched the store into guitar repair and sales, while still serving up records and the newfangled compact discs.

“I always said it was time to open a new store when one got too full and within the

first three years we had five stores (Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Stevens Point and Kaukauna), had a company car and had bought out eleven failing stores.

A peak of almost 100,000 albums was kind of scary at first, but we rolled with it. Stan bought records, cleaned and priced them and held court with the customers. I did some of that too, but mostly found, fixed, and sold guitars, and did the book-work and taxes. This gave us separate duties and kept us kind of sane. Those first five years were all growth, both in finances and customer base. We had a great time being business moguls!”

Burts and Erickson would also later collaborate when Tom Hintz (another early New Frontier presence) opened Tom’s Garage, a nightclub in Appleton that fea-tured live music. While Erickson designed flyers for upcoming shows and helmed doorman duties, Burts installed the house sound system and also ran live sound for most bands that played the venue.

It seems like Green Bay’s Norb Rozek (AKA Reverend Norb) has long been a fulcrum of that city’s music scene. Like Erickson, he wears many hats: songwriter, frontman, author, roller derby announcer – to name but a few. His homegrown music zine SickTeen was known worldwide in the pre-internet era. His bands Boris the Sprinkler and Rev. Norb and the Onions have left their mark with live shows and impressive discographies. He speaks fondly of Erickson’s influence.

“Among the tens of thousands of awe-some things Stan is, was, and did, one of the more notable, in my eyes, was his being the first guy to really not look at the punks funny when we brought our weird DIY merchandise into his store to sell. When you went to a record store in the past, and brought in, say, five copies of an album you had pressed up with the money you saved working at your after-school job, and the name of the band was ‘Suburban Mutila-tion,’ and the cover art was made with vinyl mailbox letters, Xeroxed photographs, and a Sharpie, record store personnel tended to raise an eyebrow, chuckle a little, and say something like, ‘oh, easy listening, huh?’

“They were nice enough, but they always gave you the feeling that they were humoring you. ‘Oh, look what those zany kids are up to now!’ This contributed to our already-held belief that we were operating

completely outside the margins of society; that what we were doing had absolutely no parallel or relation to the rest of the world.”

Stan was the first guy – that I remember, anyway – who was different. When you brought your weird, crappy punk stuff to Record Exchange (we never got into that whole “New Frontier” bit in Green Bay), Stan didn’t bat an eyelash.

He saw nothing abnormal about it. “You have made a record, and I sell records, and I will sell your record in my store, and you get this much, and I get that much. Great! Thanks! Good luck!”

He never rolled his eyes or snickered or gave any indication that he thought we were a bunch of weirdos. Everything was as it should be.

I think that’s part of the reason why people tended to have such an emotional bond with his stores: it was a sense of com-munity there – a community that included YOU, the weirdo – that hadn’t really existed before.”

Award winning documentary film maker and musician John Whitehead knew Erickson for decades.

Stan had a profound influence on me. I can only compare what I got from him to a second college degree. He had big ears and very Catholic tastes. He was always open to new sounds and ideas.

He was the first person I knew who thought critically about art. He didn’t have just knee-jerk likes and era loyalties. He lis-tened with both his heart and his head. Stan read everything and saw stuff in a broader context.

It’s funny how people grieve. A couple weeks on from hearing the news of his pass-ing, I found myself compiling a list of the artists and/or albums that I associate with him. These were sounds I either first heard about from him or that I knew casually but hadn’t really gotten until he infected me. I stopped counting at seventy-five artists or albums.

As I wrote the list I could still remember where we were and the conversations we had. It’s uncanny. Stan did this for hundreds of people.

When Susan Howe began writing original songs, Stan was among the first to offer encouragement and they shared a great bond.

“I always knew this party was coming. That the multitudes in the Stan-tourage

would help me to understand this question I’ve pondered for 22 years of having Stan as a central figure in my life – ‘What is the true meaning of success?’ “

His mother Ruth said, “When he started wearing those bowling shirts I knew it was over for Stan.” It was funny because we both knew she was wrong. It was differ-ent for Stan. Not over.

What old friends may have lost sight of in the last decade of his particular journey, newcomers could still recognize and value. Jeremy, an Appleton cab driver told Stan’s brother Jim, “Stan’s money was no good I’m my cab. It was an honor to give him a ride.”

My very conservative parents cherish the memories of having Stan join our family Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday’s last year, most especially because their grand-children got to experience the fine example his gracious brilliance. Far from over!

Those who knew Stan can’t imagine their lives without having been charmed, informed by him, and led down the path he blazed? Who now do you ask what you would ask him? Who now do you tell what you want to tell him? “We’re in this together.”

I’m writing this from Catherine Street, at the home I shared with Stan for four years. The smells of vinyl records and squir-rels; archives and entropy, dried blood and dead flowers, poetry and politics. The smell of home.”

I’m marching against Vietnam, waving my freak flag, counting 1,2,3 what are we fighting for? I’ve got tubas in the moonlight as my motor boat skims over lake Winnebago, my film reel flaps in the living room, my loves weigh on my mind as I fail to sleep.

My Final Jeopardy pre-guess scores me double drink chips. My friends meet me at Pat’s Tap on a thirsty Friday night. My ancient unwashed jacket and bow tie bedazzle the wedding part. Dallas and Ruth pick up my empties for the can goat and adopt my newest friends into the family.

I’m cursing Bin Laden out of a dead sleep at 9:10 am on 9/11. I’m loving the music. I’m remembering everything. I’m texting Jimmy I’ll see him at NRBQ in August. I’m driving the Valiant (with ‘Jim’s Place or Bust’ written on the hood). It’s rusting in the yard. Scrap metal in the landfill. Bills unopened underneath these letters and ticket stubs. Underneath this 1967 promo 45 of Keep On Lovin’You by Johnny “Guitar” Watson.

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It seems like The Guess Who have been around forever, and for fans of classic rock and roll, we couldn’t be happier. I was lucky enough to talk to one of their found-ing members, drummer Garry Peterson about the band’s longevity, life on the road, and Wisconsin.

Michael: You not only drum, but keep the books for the band.

Garry: I’m what you call the manag-ing partner. It’s me and the other original member, bass player Jim Kale. As we speak I’m paying off bills because we’re just back from Virginia and a gig with the Doobies.

M: You’ve been drumming a while.G: My tenure with the band is about

52 years. I was originally with Randy Bachman (Bachman-Turner Overdrive) in a band called Allan and the Silvertones...

it was an amalgam of the two top bands in Winnipeg that went on to become The Guess Who. I’ve been playing drums pro-fessionally since 1949 having had a career way before The Guess Who, in fact when I was four years old. Really!

M: You’ve had different incarnations, and band members over the years. What’s the audition process like to get in?

G: I don’t think we’ve ever really had an audition to be honest. Never sat anyone down and said, ‘play American Woman and These Eyes...’ we have always had kind of a pool of guys from Winnipeg who we knew, knowing they grew up with the band and knowing the material of The Guess Who.

M: Your lead vocalist now is from Thunder Bay.

G: Derek Sharp, yes...he’s been with us for nine years. We’ve had different varia-

tions over the years. Our keyboardist, flute and horn player Leonard Shaw, he’s been with us over twenty years.

M: What about guitarist Will Evanov-ich?

G: Right now he’s producing a new album that Styx is working on. He had been with us for ten years.

M: How do keep it going after all this time, from family, kids, and all that goes with it?

G: I’m on my second wife (laugh). It is rather difficult. My first marriage lasted 26 years, and now I just celebrated my 22nd anniversary with my second wife. It isn’t easy, because your family and friends have to share you with the world. And on important occasions, births, deaths, gradu-ations and on and on, we’re sometimes not there. People only see you on stage, and that’s an idealistic situation. I don’t think

family and friends get enough credit for what they have to put up with from people in bands.

M: I saw The Guess Who recently, and you still bring it!

G: This band has more energy than the original (laugh). The original stood and played. That was the style of the time; ‘we’re stoned and we’re cool’ (laugh). Now the guys run five miles a day, drinking homemade juices, and have all the energy in the world. No smoking. No drugs, and very little drinking. Look at Aerosmith...they’re the same way...it’s the way it is today.

M: And no end in sight as a band?G: Well, I just turned 70, and I’ve

often said that maybe I’ll expire falling face down on my tom-tom, and that’ll be the end. And that wouldn’t be all bad (laugh). This is something we love to do. I think when you’re an entertainer, the real drug is making people feel good and happy. Music in this world is associated with very special moments in people’s lives...first kiss, first love and on and on. Music marks special times in our lives. It’s interesting and grati-fying to see what some of our songs mean to individuals we meet on the road of life.

M: Can you feel it from the crowd when you hit familiar opening chords to your huge hits?

G: Oh yes! There’s a simpatic energy that passes between the band and the audi-ence, and without the emotional vibes of the crowd, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Taking their energy makes a much better experience for both the band and the audience. We and the crowd become like partners on any given evening, we become one. They bought the records...I mean, we come from an era when it was all about radio, records and press...and the record company. Without any one of those parts of the equation...you and I are not talking here today.

M: You like coming back to Wiscon-sin?

G: We love it. As you get older, you lose track of some of the venues, until you get there and say to yourself, ‘oh yeah...I know this place.’ Wisconsin is one of the most beautiful places created by God. It’s the farm fields, the pristine feel to every-thing. Wisconsin oozes richness from the land. It’ll be great to come back.

The Guess Who will be at the Dodge County Fair Friday night, August 21st.

Left to Right:: Jim Kale, Derek Sharp, Laurie MacKenzie, Garry Peterson, Leonard Shaw

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Boston is coming to the State Fair. Other than a gyro and a cream puff, is there any other reason why not to make a trip to West Allis?

Their debut album, Boston, was released nearly 39 years ago to the day they will storm the stage on the 6th. That record still ranks as one of the best-selling debuts in US history with over 17 million copies sold.

I caught up with Gary Pihl (pro-nounced peel) who joined Boston in 1985, and who plays lead and rhythm guitar, keyboards, and provides backing vocals.

Gary was raised in the suburbs of Chi-cago for the first 12 years of his life, and then relocated to the San Francisco Bay area and has led a musical life ever since.

“I was in several bands in high school,” Gary said “and one of our guitar players told me about a guy who was really good and giving guitar lessons at the local music store, and that we all should take lessons from him. The guy was great, taught us some cool stuff, and we went to see his band named The Warlocks who were playing at a pizza parlor. A few months later that band changed their name to The Grateful Dead. Turns out it was Jerry Garcia giving us guitar lessons (laugh).”

At 19, Gary had his recording debut with Day Blindness in 1969.

“After my time in Day Blindness,” Gary said “I was in a band called Fox with Roy Garcia and Johnny V (Vernazza), who went on to play in Elvin Bishop’s band. We were really fortunate to get to be on some shows with bands we looked up to includ-ing opening at the Fillmore for Free (with Paul Rogers). We were on shows with Janis Joplin, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Eric Burdon and War and Mose Allison.”

Gary spent four years in a band called Crossfire. He recalls, “Mitchell Froom was our organist. He’s gone on to be a great producer (Paul McCartney, The Pretend-ers, Los Lobos, Crowded House, Suzanne Vega, Sheryl Crow, etc.). We were opening some shows for Norman Greenbaum when he was performing as a singer/songwriter on acoustic guitar. I remember one show,

we had done our set and left the stage to Norman. He was halfway through his set when we noticed the audience was get-ting restless and wanted him to rock out. In the middle of one of Norman’s songs, our drummer, Steve Jones, got back on stage and started playing! Norman turned around in shock. Then he looked at the rest of us on the side of the stage and waved us up. We’d seen him about a half dozen times so we sort of knew his songs. Mitchell and his brother David (our pia-nist) have perfect pitch and were telling me and our bassist what the chords were as we went along. The crowd seemed to dig it and we ended the show with a rocked out version of Spirit in the Sky.”

Pihl’s first big break in came in 1977.

“A friend told me Sammy Hagar was look-ing for a guitar player,” Gary said “and in the middle of audition-ing for him Sammy’s manager called and said there was this ‘gig with Queen and Thin Lizzy...Queen cancelled, Thin Lizzy is going to headline, you guys can open if you have a guitar player.’ Sammy turns to me and says, ‘Hey can you do the gig...it’s in two days?’ Of course I said, ‘Yeah, sure I can do that (laugh).’ I learned all the Hagar songs I could in two days. We did the show, and I ended up staying with him for the next eight years. One of the first gigs we had was opening for Boston in 1977. They liked us, we liked them. They wanted us to open their entire second tour, and that’s what we did through 1979.”

Then Hagar got the call from Van Halen in 1985.

“Tom Scholz, the founder of Boston, said to me, ‘Hey, heard you’re out of a gig...why don’t you come back here and help me finish the Third Stage album, and maybe we’ll tour.’ I’ve been here thirty years now. I was thrilled! It was a dream come true for me to work with one of the greatest bands of all time! I would have crawled on my hands and knees from California to get to work with Boston. As it turned out, I

flew directly from Farm Aid in Champaign, Illinois (my last gig with Hagar) to Boston, so I wasn’t out of work for a day. I thought, how lucky could a guy get?”

The Third Stage was nearly completed.

“There was one more song to be recorded,” Gary said “called I Think I Like It, and I figured it would

take maybe a week...we’d go over the arrangement, we’ll both play guitar on it. One thing led to another, and after about six weeks Tom suggested I move back there, we’ll finish the album, and tour, and start work on the next album. He said he figured the new album would take about four years to create.”

Scholz is something of a perfectionist.“He wants to get things right. He’ll

work on a song for months, and if he thinks it sucks...he’ll throw it away. It’s not that he’s slow, he just wants to get it perfect.”

Scholz also has his own electronics company, and Gary eventually began serv-ing as Vice President of Scholz Research and Development, assisting in building Tom’s Hideaway Studio II, and is a crucial part of the massive technical undertak-ing of managing the stage equipment on Boston tours, including all of the back line and audio equipment.

“We make products for electric gui-tars,” Gary said “that’s what we use today. We’re probably the only band that plays with the actual amps we’ve built.

Pihl is an expert professional photo

editor, and did all of the editing for the graphics that were required for Corporate America as well as the remastered Boston and Don’t Look Back CD’s.

Boston’s future includes gigs like our state fair, and making new

music.“We’re always coming up with guitar

riffs,” Gary said “and song ideas. I don’t know when, but it wouldn’t surprise me if someday there’s another Boston album. We’re musicians. That’s what we do. We tinker with riffs, somebody writes some lyrics...yeah, we’re always writing songs.”

When you see Boston, you’ll still get the same enthusiasm and energy from their stage show, as you did in the 70’s.

“People actually ask how we can sound so good live,” Gary said “do we use prere-corded tracks? No way. All six of us sing. So if we hit a wrong note...that’s really us hitting the wrong note (laugh). We’ll change arrangements once in a while, but we play most of the music just like the records. We get asked if we get tired of playing some of the old songs, and I sup-pose we would if we were just sitting in our living rooms and playing them, but stand-ing on stage, looking out at the audience, people are smiling, singing along because those songs meant so much to them. I tell you...I get a lump in my throat. There’s no better feeling than that.”

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What better way to end the 30th anni-versary of the Waterfest summer concert series than to bring in the raw, explosive talent of The London Souls! The dynamic duo of Tash Neal (guitar/vocals) and Chris St. Hilaire (drums/vocals) has the ability to create an energetic wall of sound that is irresistible. These Brooklyn-bred boys formed The London Souls in 2008. Their brand of blistering, tear-it-up rock’n’roll is reminiscent of the Beatles, Cream and Led Zeppelin. I was hooked the first time I heard them. Don’t miss this!

I communicated with The London Souls recently as they were in Italy finish-ing up the last leg of their European tour.

Jane Spietz: You are currently touring in Europe with Lenny Kravitz. Where are you today?

Chris St. Hilaire: Rome!JS: What is it like to tour with Lenny?CSH: Very inspiring. His songs were

huge when we were growing up, and he was one of the only people doing what he was doing. His band is the real deal and it’s an incredible honor.

JS: Please share some of the highlights of your European tour.

CSH: We played a 3 a.m. set in a bull fighting ring in southern Spain for a packed audience, and crossed paths with Los Lobos who we’re also huge fans of. And in Holland, we got to play, and have our album played, on 3fm radio, for something like one million listeners. Opening for Lenny in huge arenas in Spain and ancient cities in Italy has been amazing as well.

JS: How was the band formed?CSH: We met in NYC, and the way

we played and wrote made sense together early on, so we started booking shows and

making records.JS: Which artists do you draw your

musical influences from?CSH: Music is a deep well. As musi-

cians and songwriters, we are both influenced by all kinds of music. Michael Jackson, Chuck Berry, Miles Davis, Astrud Gilberto and The Beatles of course!

JS: Earlier on The London Souls teamed up with producer Ethan Johns at Abbey Road Studios. Talk about that experience.

CSH: Ethan was great to work with. He is a fantastic musician himself so he understands that perspective, but he is also a brilliant producer, from a long line of brilliant producers. It was pretty cool to walk across that crosswalk every morning. But it was a focused setting, so we didn’t take it in like tourists. We knew we were there to work.

JS: As a duo, how do you manage to produce such a full, powerful sound?

CSH: It’s a trade secret.JS: In the past, the band has had

additional members. Have you considered bringing anyone else on board?

CSH: We play with other people all the time, and we are open to collaborations in general. But for now we are pretty content with less cooks in the kitchen.

JS: Tash, you were the victim of a hit-and-run in New York City in 2012 and had to undergo multiple brain surgeries. When you were told that the recovery process could be lengthy, you said that this news only fueled your determination to participate in rehab to enable you to play guitar again. Amazingly, The London Souls were back playing in a very short amount of time. What was that process like?

Tash Neal: It was definitely one of the most life changing and life defining peri-

ods of my life.The kind of accident I was in, I have my whole life to recover from. However considering I wasn’t supposed to walk and talk for a year, it was a miracle that I was playing shows so soon after. In fact our first show was a month and five days after my second brain surgery. It was one of the most powerful experiences I’ve ever had. Music healed me and helped me gain my stamina and strength back.

JS: You will be playing the ‘Brooklyn Invasion’ Aug. 8 at the Brooklyn Bowl to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles performance at Shea Stadium. What does that mean to you?

TN: It’s an honor to play the 50th anniversary of the Beatles playing at Shea. The Beatles’ influence on music and song-writing can’t be overstated, so it’s always a pleasure to revisit that musical world. We’re very excited to play with some great musicians who will help us honor this anniversary.

JS: Talk about your latest release, Here Come The Girls.

TN: We’re very excited to finally have our album, Here Come The Girls out. We’ve been so proud of it and had fin-ished it very soon before the accident, so we couldn’t put it out immediately. This album represents not only our growth and songwriters and musicians, but as arrangers as well. We’re beyond thrilled that people can hear it, and we’re around.

JS: The London Souls will be part of an amazing lineup at the upcoming Life is Beautiful Festival in Las Vegas in Septem-ber. Who are you most looking forward to seeing there?

TN: Stevie Wonder!JS: It is so exciting to have The London

Souls perform at the finale of the 30th anniversary of the Waterfest summer con-

cert series on Thursday, August 24th! What do you hope that the audience will take away that night?

TN: We’re so excited to play Waterfest! We’re gonna perform at our best and we hope the audience is ready to have a great time. We can only hope they walk away feeling good and inspired and wanting to listen to more London Souls’ music.

JS: I read about The London Souls’ involvement with Beatles for Little Rock-ers, A Children’s Music Workshop, that took place last March in Brooklyn. I feel that encouraging a love of music in children is so vital for their overall develop-ment, so kudos to you. Please talk about this wonderful event.

TN: The event was really wonder-ful. It’s really inspiring for us to see kids inspired by music, especially when it’s at a concert that we’re doing. It was a great to play Beatles songs for the kids and have them have their questions answers about instruments and songwriting. I hope we do it again absolutely.

JS: It is so exciting to have The London Souls perform at the finale of the 30th anniversary of the Waterfest summer con-cert series on Thursday, August 24th! What do you hope that the audience will take away that night?

TN: We’re so excited to play Waterfest! We’re gonna perform at our best and we hope the audience is ready to have a great time. We can only hope they walk away feeling good and inspired and wanting to listen to more London Souls’ music.

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NASHVILLE PIPELINEANDUZZI’SHOWARD 8:00PMSPITFIRE RODEOANDUZZI’SGREEN BAY 8:00PMBAD HABITZANDUZZI’S EASTGREEN BAY 7:00PMADAMS WAYAUGUST FEST - MOOSE INN SUPPER CLUBWAUTOMA 6:00PMTHE COUGARSBEJA SHRINERSGREEN BAY 6:15PMROOFTOP JUMPERSBOONDOCKSMANAWA 9:30PMRAY JAWORSKI & RICK DEYBRIDGE BARFREMONT 9:00PMDANA ERLANDSONCHEFUSIONGREEN BAY 7:00PMHITSCIMARRONMENASHA 9-1:00WAYNE NEWMANDOCKSIDE TAVERNOSHKOSH 6:00PMTED EGGEFRATELLOS DECKOSHKOSH 6:00PMWHISKEY DITCHFRIDAYS ON THE FOX- CITY DECKGREEN BAY 6:00PMDAN TULSAHOLIDAY’S PUB & GRILLNEENAH 7:00PM

AUGUST 2015

LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR


VIC FERRARIIRON RIDGE FIREMENS PICNICIRON RIDGE 9:30-1:00ALEX WILSON BANDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 9:30PMTEQUILA TANGOREGATTA 220GREEN BAY 6:00PMCRANKIN YANKEESSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 9:00PMJOHNNY WADTAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 8:15PMSONIC CIRCUSTAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 3:30PMBOBBY EVANS DUOWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 9:00PM

AUGUST 8

DAN TULSAANDUZZI’SHOWARD 7:00PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANDUZZI’S EASTGREEN BAY 7:00PMEVENT PRODUCTION SYSTEMSBADGER STATE BREWING CO.GREEN BAY 4:00PMTHE COUGARSBEAR LAKE CAMPGROUND & RESORTMANAWA 9:30PMFOLLOW SUITBOONDOCKSMANAWA 9:30PMDANA ERLANDSONBOTTLE ROOMSUAMICO 7:00PM“KICKING THE SH*T OUT OF CANCER (BUFFALO STOMP, THIRD WHEEL, BOXKAR)”BRIDGE BARFREMONT 3:00PMHURRY UP WAITCLEARWATER HARBORWAUPACA 9:30PMBRIAN JAMESDOCKSIDE TAVERNOSHKOSH 6:00PMRABID AARDVARKSFIREMEN’S PARKREESEVILLE 7:00PM

HALF EMPTYFRANK’S PLACESEYMOUR 4:30PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFRANK’S PLACESEYMOUR 8:15PMCHAD DEMEUSEFRATELLOS DECKOSHKOSH 6:00PMCOOKEE...TIMELESS MUSICGIBRALTAR GRILLFISH CREEK 7:30-10:30BILL STEINERTHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10:00SPINHUSTLE INN SEYMOUR 4:30PMSTAR SIX NINEHUSTLE INN SEYMOUR 9:00PMJOHNNY WADKEIL COMMUNITY PICNICKIEL 7:30PMKOJOPINELAND CAMPING PARKARKDALE 7-11:00TED EGGEREGATTA 220GREEN BAY 6:00PMCOPPER BOXRIVERFEST-RIVERSIDE PARKWATERTOWN 5:30PMWILDSIDESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 9:00PMCRANKIN YANKEESSKINNY DAVESMOUNTAIN 9:00PMROOFTOP JUMPERSST. PATRICK’S PARISHHORTONVILLE 8:00PMGRAND UNIONTAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 8:15PMBAD HABITZWINNEBAGO COUNTY EXPO CENTEROSHKOSH 8:00PMASK YOUR MOTHERWIR RACE PARTYKAUKAUNA 7:00PM

AUGUST 9

JIM COUNTERANDUZZI’SHOWARD 6:00PMDAN TULSA

ANDUZZI’S EASTGREEN BAY 6:00PMHITSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 2:00PMGREG WATERS & THE BROAD STREET BOOGIECLEARWATER HARBORWAUPACA 3:00PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEFOX HARBOR PUB & GRILLGREEN BAY 6:00PMVAN WAYLONGAMEDAY SPORTS BARAPPLETON 4:00PMVIC FERRARIKIEL COMMUNITY PICNICKIEL 3-6:30THE RUG BURNSPLANK ROAD PUBDE PERE 6:00PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEPRINCE OF PEACE CHURCHGREEN BAY 2:00PMTEQUILA TANGORIVER RAILSHIOCTON 3:00PMSEPARATE WAYSRIVERFEST-RIVERSIDE PARKWATERTOWN 6:00PMSTAR SIX NINETAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 6:30PMTHE PRESIDENTSTAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 12:30PM

AUGUST 10

RABID AARDVARKSTAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 6:30PM

AUGUST 11

NASHVILLE PIPELINELEACH AMPHITHEATREOSHKOSH 6:00PMREVEREND RAVENMAJOR GOOLSBYS HEARTLAND STAGEWEST ALLIS 6:00PMHAPPY HOUR HEROESPULLMANSAPPLETON 6:00PMBAD MEDICINETAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 12:30PM

SONIC CIRCUSTAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 6:30PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWI STATE FAIR -SAZS RIBS STAGEWEST ALLIS 6:00PM

AUGUST 12

FOLLOW SUITSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 5:30PMROAD TRIPTAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 6:30PM

AUGUST 13

ERIN KREBS AND JEFF JOHNSTON DEJA VU APPLETON 9PMTED EGGEANDUZZI’SHOWARD 7:00PMHAPPY HOUR HEROESANDUZZI’S EASTGREEN BAY 7:00PMBRIAN JAMESFLAGSTONEAPPLETON 6:00PMBIG AND TALLFRATELLOS DECKOSHKOSH 6:00PMTEDD YOUNGGOOSE BLINDGREEN LAKE 8:30-12:00TAYLOR JAYHOLIDAY’S PUB & GRILLNEENAH 7:00PMR P MHOUDINI PLAZAAPPLETON 5:30PMDAN TULSAPLANK ROAD PUBDE PERE 3:30PMWAYNE NEWMANREGATTA 220GREEN BAY 6:00PMNASHVILLE PIPELINETASTE OF BROADWAYGREEN BAY 5:00PMTHE COUGARSTASTE OF BROADWAYGREEN BAY 7:00PMGRAND UNIONTAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 6:30PM

CONSULT THE BRIEFCASEWI STATE FAIR -SAZS RIBS STAGEWEST ALLIS 6:00PMDOUBLE DOWNWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 9:00PM

AUGUST 14

CHRISTOPHER GOLD DEJA VUAPPLETON 9PMEVENT PRODUCTION SYSTEMSBIG BULL BLUES - FERN ISLANDWAUSAU 10:00AMTHE BLUES DISCIPLESBIG BULL BLUES - FERN ISLANDWAUSAU 5:00PMTHE JIMMYSBIG BULL BLUES - FERN ISLANDWAUSAU 9:00PMALEX WILSON BANDDOCKSIDE TAVERNOSHKOSH 7:00PMBOURBON COWBOYSEDGE OF DELLS RESORTWI DELLS 8:00PMBRIAN JAMESFRATELLOS DECKOSHKOSH 6:00PMREDFISH REMIXOSTHOFF RESORTELKHART LAKE 7-11:00HAPPY HOUR HEROESREGATTA 220GREEN BAY 6:00PMVIC FERRARISHANTY DAYS-LEGION GROUNDSALGOMA 8:15-12:00VIC FERRARISHANTY DAYS-LEGION GROUNDSALGOMA 8:15PMDANA ERLANDSONSKALIWAGSALGOMA 4:00PMJOHNNY WADTAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 8:15PMGRAND UNIONTHE WOODSGREEN BAY 9:30PMNASHVILLE PIPELINETHE WOODS



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AUGUST 15

KYLE MEGNA AND THE MONSOONS DEJA VU APPLETON 9PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEASHWAUBOMAY PARKASHWAUBENON 11:30AMTHE COUGARSASHWAUBOMAY PARKASHWAUBENON 2:45PMDANIELLE NICOLEBIG BULL BLUES - FERN ISLANDWAUSAU 3:00PMEVENT PRODUCTION SYSTEMSBIG BULL BLUES - FERN ISLANDWAUSAU 10:00AMSELWYN BIRCHWOODBIG BULL BLUES - FERN ISLANDWAUSAU 5:00PMSONNY LANDRETHBIG BULL BLUES - FERN ISLANDWAUSAU 7:00PMWALTER TROUTBIG BULL BLUES - FERN ISLANDWAUSAU 9:00PMTEQUILA TANGOBLIND SQUIRRELSHAWANO 6:00PMBACK N’ KICKINGBRIDGE BARFREMONT 4:00PMBOXKARCLEARWATER HARBORWAUPACA 9:30PMARCHIE POWELL & THE EXPORTSDISCHER PARK DANCE HALLHORICON 9:00PMWILDSIDEEDGE OF DELLS RESORTWI DELLS 8:00PMGRAND UNIONFARMER GENE’SMARION 9:00PM

JAKE WARNEFRATELLOS DECKOSHKOSH 6:00PMCOOKEE...TIMELESS MUSICGIBRALTAR GRILLFISH CREEK 7:30-10:00BRUCE KOESTNERHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10:00RAISED RECKLESSHORTONVILLE LANESHORTONVILLE 10:00PMROOFTOP JUMPERSJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 9:00PMDAN TULSAMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 7:30-11:00GREEN SCREEN KIDMILWAUKEE ALE HOUSEMILWAUKEE 9:30PMFOLLOW SUITMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 9:00PMJOHNNY WADNEWTON FIREMANS PARKNEWTON 8:30PMHYDEOUTPOSTSHERWOOD 9:00PMCHAD DEMEUSEREGATTA 220GREEN BAY 6:00PMDOOZEYSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 9:00PMSTAR SIX NINESHANTY DAYS-LEGION GROUNDSALGOMA 8:00PMMILES NIELSONSHORT BRANCH SALOONNEENAH 10:00PMSEPARATE WAYSTAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 3:30PMHITSVON STEIHL WINERYALGOMA 1:30-5:00

AUGUST 16

VIC FERRARI W/SYMPHONYBIG TOP CHAUTAUQUALAKE SUPERIOR 7:30DAVE OLSEN BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 2:00PMSCOTTIE MEYER BAND

CLEARWATER HARBORWAUPACA 3:00PMTHE COUGARSCZS GEANO BEACH BAR & GRILLLITTLE SUAMICO 4:00WALTER TROUTEMMETT’SAPPLETON 8:30PMDANA ERLANDSONFOUR WAY BARSUAMICO 5:00PMTHE PRESIDENTSFOX HARBOR PUB & GRILLGREEN BAY 6:00PMROSETTI & WIGLEYOSTHOFF RESORTELKHART LAKE 2-6:00BAZOOKA JOEPLANK ROAD PUBDE PERE 5:30PMDAN TULSARIVER RAILSHIOCTON 3:00PMRED CLOVERSHANTY DAYS-LEGION GROUNDSALGOMA 12:30PMGRAND UNIONTAVERN AT THE PARK LLC- WI STATE FAIRWEST ALLIS 12:30PM

AUGUST 18

BOBBY EVANS DUOPLANK ROAD PUBDE PERE 6:00PMHURRY UP WAITPULLMANSAPPLETON 6:00PM

AUGUST 19

ELITE MUSIC SERVICEBROWN COUNTY FAIRDE PERE 7:00PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASESARDINE CANGREEN BAY 5:30PM

AUGUST 20

STEELY JAMESDEJA VU APPLETON 9PMROB ANTHONYANDUZZI’SHOWARD 7:00PMBIG AND TALLANDUZZI’S EASTGREEN BAY 7:00PMTHE COUGARS

BROWN COUNTY FAIRDE PERE 7:00PMWAYNE NEWMANDOCKSIDE TAVERNOSHKOSH 6:00PMJAKE WARNEFLAGSTONEAPPLETON 6:00PMHAPPY HOUR HEROESFRATELLOS DECKOSHKOSH 6:00PMCOOKEE...TIMELESS MUSICGIBRALTAR GRILLFISH CREEK 7:30-10:30DANNY VGOOSE BLINDGREEN LAKE 8:30-12:00DAN TULSAHOLIDAY’S PUB & GRILLNEENAH 7:00PMJOHNNY WADLEICHT AT NITE CONCERT SERIESGREEN BAY 6:15PMNICOLE KOTTKE BANDMENOMINEE CASINOKESHENA 8-12:00CONSULT THE BRIEFCASEMILL CREEKAPPLETON 9:00PMDOUBLE DOWNPLANK ROAD PUBDE PERE 6:00PMTEQUILA TANGOREGATTA 220GREEN BAY 6:00PMCOOKEE...TIMELESS MUSICSHATTUCK PARKNEENAH 11:30-1:00

AUGUST 21

THE LATELY DEJA VU APPLETON 9PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASE400 BLOCK STAGEWAUSAU 6:00PMGABRIEL SANCHEZ400 BLOCK STAGEWAUSAU 8:00PMJOHN HANITZ SOUND AND LIGHTING400 BLOCK STAGEWAUSAU 6:00PMRABID AARDVARKSBAR LOUIEMILWAUKEE 9:00PMPAT MC CURDYBRIDGE BAR

FREMONT 9:00PMDAN TULSAFRATELLOS DECKOSHKOSH 6:00PMCOOKEE...TIMELESS MUSICGIBRALTAR GRILLFISH CREEK 7:30-10:30BRIAN JAMESHOLIDAY’S PUB & GRILLNEENAH 7:00PMTHE COUGARSJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 9:00PMNICOLE KOTTKE BANDMENOMINEE CASINOKESHENA 8-12:00DIAMOND AND STEELOCONTO COUNTY FAIR-ZIPPER PARKGILLETT 8:00PMKOZ AUDIOQ&Z EXPO CENTEREASTON-RINGLE 6:00PMROB ANTHONYREGATTA 220GREEN BAY 6:00PMADAMS WAYSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 6:00PMDANA ERLANDSONSKALIWAGSALGOMA 4:00PMSONIC CIRCUSVILLAGE GREEN PARKRIPON 7:00PMREDFISH REMIXWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 9-12:00

AUGUST 22

MINUS 1 DEJA VU APPLETON 9PMRABID AARDVARKSBLUE LINE ICE CENTERFOND DU LAC 8:00PMTHE SNB BANDBRIDGE BARFREMONT 4:00PMSEPARATE WAYSBROWN COUNTY FAIRDE PERE 8:30PMASK YOUR MOTHERCLEARWATER HARBORWAUPACA 9:30PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEDOCKSIDE TAVERNOSHKOSH 8:30PMTEQUILA TANGO


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EDGE OF DELLS RESORTWI DELLS 10:00PMBOBBY EVANS DUOFLAGSTONEAPPLETON 7:00PMCHAD DEMEUSEFRATELLOS DECKOSHKOSH 6:00PMGRAND UNIONFREEDOMFEST-DOWNTOWNFREEDOM 7:30PMROOFTOP JUMPERSHOLIDAY’S PUB & GRILLNEENAH 8:00PMSTAR SIX NINEKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 9:00PMNICOLE KOTTKE BANDMENOMINEE CASINOKESHENA 8-12:00HURRY UP WAITMOLE LAKE CASINOCRANDON 9:00PMMISSBEHAVINPOTAWATOMI CARTER CASINOCARTER 8-12:00JAKE WARNEREGATTA 220GREEN BAY 6:00PMTHE MUSTACHESHORT BRANCH SALOONNEENAH 2:00PMTHE COUGARSSKINNY DAVESMOUNTAIN 9:00PMUNITY THE BANDSTONE HARBORSTURGEON BAY 3-7:00

AUGUST 23

RODEO DEVILLEBRIDGE BARFREMONT 2:00PMBAZOOKA JOECLEARWATER HARBORWAUPACA 3:00PMTHE PRESIDENTSCZS GEANO BEACH BAR & GRILLLITTLE SUAMICO 3:00PMJAKE WARNEDUBLINSWEST BEND 3:00PMWHISKEYFLAGSTONEAPPLETON 5:00PMFOLLOW SUITFOX HARBOR PUB & GRILLGREEN BAY 6:00PM

THE COUGARSPLANK ROAD PUBDE PERE 3:00PMZAKK ABITZRIVER RAILSHIOCTON 3:00PMBIG MOUTHWANICK PARKSHERWOOD 3:00PM

AUGUST 24

THE PRESIDENTSHERITAGE HILL-MUSIC ON THE GREENGREEN BAY 6:00PMHURRY UP WAITJOSTEN PARKBELLEVUE 6:00PM

AUGUST 25

VIC FERRARIMANITOWOC COUNTY FAIRMANITOWOC 7-11:00ALEX WILSON BANDPULLMANSAPPLETON 6:00PM

AUGUST 26

DANA ERLANDSONCAF… NATURALLYDE PERE 4:00PMBAD HABITZSARDINE CANGREEN BAY 5:30PM

AUGUST 27

SLY JOE (OF THE SMOOTH OPERATORS)DEJA VU APPLETON 9PMDOUBLE DOWNANDUZZI’SHOWARD 7:00PMTED EGGEANDUZZI’S EASTGREEN BAY 7:00PMBRIAN JAMESBLIND SQUIRRELSHAWANO 6:00PMTAYLOR JAYFLAGSTONEAPPLETON 6:00PMBIG AND TALLFRATELLOS DECKOSHKOSH 6:00PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEMANITOWOC COUNTY FAIR-VARIETY STAGEMANITOWOC 7:00PMWAYNE NEWMANREGATTA 220

GREEN BAY 6:00PMHAIRBALLWATERFESTOSHKOSH 8:30ROAD TRIPWATERFESTOSHKOSH 6:00HAPPY HOUR HEROESWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 8:00PM

AUGUST 28

BLUES TALK DEJA VU APPLETON 9PMTONY WAGNER & STREETLIFE JAZZ CRUISECLEARWATER HARBORWAUPACA 7:00PMDANA ERLANDSONCOTTON PATCH SUPPER CLUBSHAWANO 6:00PMROB ANTHONYDOCKSIDE TAVERNOSHKOSH 6:00PMHYDEEDGE OF DELLS RESORTWI DELLS 8:00PMTED EGGEFRATELLOS DECKOSHKOSH 6:00PMLUCAS CATES HOLIDAY’S PUB & GRILLNEENAH 7:00PMCONSULT THE BRIEFCASEJIMMY SEASGREEN BAY 9:00PMGRAND UNIONNORTHSTAR CASINOBOWLER 8:00PMJIM COUNTERPLANK ROAD PUBDE PERE 6:00PMCHAD DEMEUSEREGATTA 220GREEN BAY 6:00PMR2SARDINE CANGREEN BAY 6:00PMTHE COUGARSSTONE HARBORSTURGEON BAY 8:30PMBOXCARVILLAGE GREEN PARKRIPON 7:00PMSEATTLE STEVEWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 9-12:00

AUGUST 29

THREE WAY STREET DEJA VU APPLETON 9PMFOLLOW SUITANDUZZI’SGREEN BAY 2:30PMCADILLAC JACKBRIDGE BARFREMONT 4:00PMTHE PRESIDENTSCAPTAIN’S COVEGRESHAM 7:00PMTHE COUGARSCLEARWATER HARBORWAUPACA 9:30PMJAKE WARNEDOCKSIDE TAVERNOSHKOSH 6:00PMROB ANTHONYFRATELLOS DECKOSHKOSH 6:00PMCOOKEE...TIMELESS MUSICGIBRALTAR GRILLFISH CREEK 7:30-10:00RABID AARDVARKSGOOD NEIGHBOR FESTMIDDLETON 8:00PMDEBBIE ROHRHEIDEL HOUSEGREEN LAKE 7-10:00WILDSIDEKOUNTRY BARAPPLETON 9:30PMADAMS WAYKROLLS WESTGREEN BAY 3:15PMBAD HABITZLOG CABINRIPON 7:00PMDANA ERLANDSONMACKINAWSGREEN BAY 7:30PMDIAMOND AND STEELMANITOWOC COUNTY FAIR-REEDSVILLE K OF C STAGEMANITOWOC 7:30PMJOHNNY WADMANITOWOC COUNTY FAIR-VARIETY STAGEMANITOWOC 7:30PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEMARINETTE COUNTY FAIRWAUSAUKEE 8:00PMGRAND UNIONNORTHSTAR CASINOBOWLER 8:00PMBIG AND TALLREGATTA 220GREEN BAY 6:00PM

DAPHNIROCK FOR AUTISM- LEACH AMPHITHEATEROSHKOSH 5:00PMRED LIGHT SAINTSROCK FOR AUTISM- LEACH AMPHITHEATEROSHKOSH 6:30PMBOURBON COWBOYSSHOPKO HALLGREEN BAY 4:00PMHURRY UP WAITSHORT BRANCH SALOONNEENAH 10:00PMR P MSKINNY DAVESMOUNTAIN 9:30PMROOFTOP JUMPERSSTADIUM VIEWGREEN BAY 3:00PMSEPARATE WAYSWI RAPIDS PAC WI RAPIDS 7:30PMDAN TULSA DUOWORLD OF BEERAPPLETON 9:00PM

AUGUST 30

CONSULT THE BRIEFCASEANCHOR BAYWI RAPIDS 4:00PMTHE NIGHTCRAWLERSBRIDGE BARFREMONT 2:00PMTHE PRESIDENTSCLEARWATER HARBORWAUPACA 3:00PMNASHVILLE PIPELINEFOX HARBOR PUB & GRILLGREEN BAY 6:00PMHURRY UP WAITPLANK ROAD PUBDE PERE 5:30PMTHE COUGARSSHOOTS BARSUAMICO 3:00PMR P MST. NORBERT COLLEGEDE PERE 6:30PM

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BY JAMES PAGE

Developer: NintendoESRB: Everyone 10+Release Date: 05/29/2015System: Wii U

RATING:Graphics: 3.5 out of 4.0Game Play: 3.5 out of 4.0Personal: 2.0 out of 2.0Total Score: 9.0 out of 10.0

Player’s Page: Splatoon

Are the summer blues starting to set in? Do the normal activities such as baseball, swimming, and riding bike seem like a played out chore? Are your friends starting to seem stale due to the scorching heat of the long days? If you can answer yes to any of these questions then there is one simple solution. Kick your boring summer life to the curb and grab a bucket of paint it’s time to get fresh and rain down havoc on your enemies.

Travel to the won-derful city of Inkopo-lis, a place where the residents focus on the choicest fashion, the hippest moves, and the maddest skills. The squid-like inhabitants of this city would normally be a flat as day old soda, but they have developed a method of entertainment using their natural abilities and their desire for com-petition. In this city the citizens battle one another in games of violence and painting. Ink battles are all the rage and only the most talented and dedicated participants can reach the freshest of rankings.

To climb the rankings you must heed the call of the ink. Pick up a gun, grab some cans of paint, and coat the world in your color. However, there will be those who will stand in your way and believe that they are fresher than yourself. Slow them down by showing them the superior-

ity of your color on the land. When they are trudging through your ink the time is right for you to splat them into a pile of oh so unfresh ink. When the dust settles everyone will know that your skills and talent have made you the freshest squid on the block, and you can rest easy with the knowledge that your summer blues have been erased by a rainbow of colorful ink.

Splatoon is a squad based shooter

where teams face off against one another in battles to lay down the most ink. Players will assume the role of an inkling, a human squid hybrid creature; and participate in solo challenges or team battles. During these events, the player will be able to utilize the unique characteristics of the inkling to gain an upper hand over oppo-nents and challenging terrain. Inklings are able to turn into squid and can submerge themselves in ink to traverse through areas which are painted with their color. This skill allows the inkling to quickly move across the land, scale vertical walls, hide from enemies, and maneuver into an

advantageous position against foes.The solo challenges allow a player to

hone the skills necessary to master the main portion of the game. The player will traverse through a series of stages, which increase in difficulty; and battle against the evil octopus-like Octarians in order to rescue the Great Zapfish. Zapfish are essentially electrified catfish, and the Great Zapfish is the largest and most powerful of

all the Zapfish. The solo challenges also flesh out the story of the game by provid-ing background on certain characters and game play staples.

The heart of Splatoon rests with the team battles. Ink battles are between two teams consisting of four participants each, and the goal is to cover the most ground in the specific colored ink of your team. There are numerous weapons a player can choose from to help make this task a little bit easier including rapid fire guns, long range charging rifles, and gigantic paint rollers. Each weapon set comes with certain sub weapons, such as grenades and

mines; as well as a special ability which can be truly devastating if properly utilized.

Fear not, players can also attack each other in addition to covering the ground with ink, and all opponents explode in blast of ink once there are defeated thus covering the ground in more of your team’s ink. From time to time Nintendo will hold special, limited time; events known as Splatfests which group players together based on the preference of one of two choices, such as cats or dogs; and awards special prizes for participation.

Players are able to customize their inkling via different types of hats, shirts, and shoes. Each item can be upgraded to bestow special skills boosts to the inkling during ink battles. In order to obtain new items and weapons one must purchase them from one of several shops using coins obtained through ink battles. However, if buying from a store does not seem like the hippest thing in the world the player can travel to a back alley to purchase “legiti-

mate” items from a mysterious stranger.

Sp l a t o o n i s a surprisingly fun and addictive game from Nintendo. The graph-ics and soundtrack combine to heighten the experience of the unique game play ele-ments and make for an immersive experience in more than one way.

The game allows for head to head game play on one console and can also drop an individual player into a match against random online opponents.

The seemingly simple game play prem-ise will quickly fade into memory as one is immersed in a surprisingly complex game which absorb many hours of one’s day.

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BY JEAN DETJEN | ARTFUL LIVING

Have you ever wandered aimlessly while on vacation somewhere? How about in your own city? Personally, I love the idea of being an adventurer right where I live, exploring hidden crevices, squeezing out sweetness from every corner of life. We all have an accessible playground calling to us in our own backyards. Flâneurs understand this.

American writer Edmund White describes the flâneur as “a stroller, a loi-terer, someone who ambles through a city without apparent purpose but is secretly attuned to the history of the place and in covert search of adventure, aes-thetic or erotic.”

But why keep our inquis i t ive natures a secret? Curiosity about our ve r y own dwelling spaces ought to be openly culti-vated and celebrated! We can all be urban explor-ers, our home cities seen newly as fragrant forests beckoning our curiosities and observations both intel-lectual and primal. Imagine yourself the captain of your very own local safari, no itinerary required!

Human brains are stimulated when we take alternate routes to and from familiar destinations. Our creativity gets a jump-start when we mix things up sensorily and experientially. Fortunately, it doesn’t require abundant resources (time, money, etc.) to do so when we keep it close to home.

French poet Charles Baudelaire devel-oped a derived meaning of flâneur — that of “a person who walks the city in order to experience it.” Because of the term’s usage and theorization by Baudelaire and numer-ous thinkers in economic, cultural, literary

and historical fields, the idea of the flâneur has accumulated significant meaning as a referent for understanding urban phenom-ena and modernity.

[Baudelaire] settled on a word to capture the attitude he felt one should adopt when walking along the streets. One should become, he suggested, a flâneur…The defining char-acteristic of those flâneurs is that they don’t have any practical goals in mind. They aren’ t walking to get something, or to go somewhere, they aren’t even shopping… Flâneurs are standing in deliberate opposition to capital-ist society, with its two great imperatives: to be in a hurry and to buy things…What the flâneurs are doing is looking.

— Alain de Botton, Swiss writer and philosopher

For me personally, intentionally putting on my flâneur hat now and then makes me feel alive.

It rejuve-nates my community c o n n e c -tions while s o o t h i n g my restless nature with e n t i c i n g novelty and

nuance awaiting my delighted discovery in both expected and unexpected places. This mindful — certainly not mindless! — journeying also reminds me of the power-ful force of gratitude.

I love where I live and challenge you to see your own community with new eyes. Feed yourself a fresh and colorful sensory diet that’s healthy for both body and spirit. New images and experiences are there just waiting to be discovered! Make a commit-ment to take a new path now and then and see where it takes you.

For your listening enjoyment: https://soundcloud.com/david-coonan/flaneur: Flâ-neur was composed in February 2011, and is scored for flute (doubling piccolo), b-flat

clarinet, vibraphone, harp, and piano. The first performance was given by the Manson Ensemble with conductor Benedikt Hayoz, at the David Josefowitz Hall, London, in

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NEWS & VIEWS // OPEN RECORDS

BY MICHAEL MENTZER

Sometimes it’s just impossible to let the world go by without saying something. For me, for what it’s worth, this is one those times.

The $76 billion state biennial budget has been approved after months of debate, infighting, backstabbing, trickery and deceit. Gov. Scott Walker used his veto pen liberally, signed the document, and then resumed what really matters to him for the immediate future — running for the presidency.

I’d like to say there were uplifting examples of statesmanship and non-parti-sanship that were accomplished to benefit Wisconsin and those who live in this won-derful part of the world. Sad to say, I don’t believe statesmanship and altruistic values played that big of a role in the new state budget for a number of those we elect to the state Assembly and state Senate.

And now it’s August. Attention turns to other things. The corn crop appears to be magnificent. In a state where football is king, pigskin mania is just around the corner. A new school year looms. The last days of summer break are clicking away.

It’s easy to forget what happened in the state budget process the past few months. It’s convenient to just move along, let political nature take its course and hope for the best.

That would be a huge oversight, a mas-sive mistake.

SACRED PRINCIPLES UNDER ATTACK

Lest we forget, during the state budget process, two sacred principles of Wiscon-sin life were threatened, insulted, trashed, thrown under the bus …take your pick.

The two sacred principles are the Wisconsin Idea and the Wisconsin Open Records Law. Certainly, there were other treasured concepts and agencies that were targeted in the budget — public educa-tion, the University of Wisconsin System, the Department of Natural Resources, the environment in general, the Steward-ship fund and historic site preservation in particular, Senior Care and care of the

disabled — but the Wisconsin Idea and open government are two Wisconsin prin-ciples that should never be trifled with. They define our state and they define us as a people.

Early on in the budget process, thanks to the vigilance of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and other newspapers and media who locked in on the fray, it was discovered that language drafted in the proposed state budget called for changes in the mission statement of the University of Wisconsin and its cornerstone concept known as the Wisconsin Idea. It was as close to blas-phemy as is possible in the temporal order of things.

In essence, the Wisconsin Idea stresses that the mission of the UW System is to improve the human condition, enhance people’s overall lives, search for truth for truth’s sake, reach out with knowledge to the people of the state, conduct research

and provide public service.The proposed budget — the governor’s

proposal, basically the Republican proposal — eliminated key aspects of the Wisconsin Idea and replaced them with purely eco-nomic terms, as if money trumps all.

The governor eventually chalked up the furor about the changes in the Wisconsin Idea to a “drafting error.” Come on! That is as far-fetched as it gets. It would have

much more credible to just say, “Oops, you got us red-handed on that one. Heh heh heh.”

SHOULDERING BLAMEBefore going any further, let me say

that blame is not the eminent domain of Republicans. Over the years, Democrats have committed their share of political sins as well. At the present hour, however, Republicans hold power in the state Senate and Assembly, and a Republican serves as governor. Even the state Supreme Court is in the control of conservatives.

The Wisconsin Idea remained in force with no changes despite the budget flap, but it’s clear the principle is not really sacred to some in power. Maybe this was a trial balloon to see if anyone really cares. We’d be well-advised to be vigilant and to support newspapers and other media that devote countless hours and untold energy

acting in the public’s best interests when it comes to being informed about vital issues.

That’s their job. We need them on watch. Average citizens simply can’t on their own perform the function of gov-ernment watchdog at the local, state and national levels.

VALUE OF OPEN RECORDSThe discovery of proposed changes in

the Wisconsin Idea and the UW mission statement came about originally through a review of documents under terms of the state’s open records law.

That simple, straight-forward fact makes the ultimate attempt by the 12 Republicans on the Joint Finance Com-mittee to gut the open records law in the waning moments of the state budget pro-cess even more contemptible. They did it without any warning. They did it in secret on Thursday night as the state and nation began the long Fourth of July weekend. They did it — of all times — as the people of Wisconsin and the nation were about to celebrate the Declaration of Independence, freedom and open government.

The 12 Republicans on the Joint Finance Committee, in the words of Mil-waukee Journal Sentinel Editor George Stanley, “sneaked into the state budget bill a group of fundamental policy changes that

would have blown up Wisconsin’s long, proud history of open govern-ment and access to public records.”

TRICKERY AND DECEITStanley continued: “They tried

to wall off Wisconsin records behind a cloak of legal privilege and opera-tional secrecy beyond what any other state in America allows.”

Those members of the Joint Finance Committee must have thought nobody would care or pay attention because, after all, it was a holiday weekend. What better time to avoid the inconvenience of full disclo-sure and debate?

I think it’s safe to say: This is not what the Founding Fathers intended.

When the people of Wisconsin got wind of what was going on —

the smell was simply too overpowering to ignore — they responded in fierce Badger fashion.

They rose up and howled their anger and disdain. The politicians backed off. Another trial balloon shot down?

By the afternoon of the Fourth of July, Gov. Scott Walker and the Republican leaders of the Legislature issued a state-

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ment: “We have agreed that the provisions relating to any changes in the state’s open records law will be removed from the budget in its entirety.”

I can’t help thinking that they were really saying: “Damn, you caught us red-handed again…well, no harm done. Heh heh heh.”

What they didn’t promise, however, is that the idea of gutting the state open records law would never be attempted again.

Again, vigilance becomes the watch-word.

I admit, though, that I’m apprehensive. If the Wisconsin Idea and the state’s open records law are fair game in the political scheme of things, then what’s next on the agenda and how long will it be before simi-lar attacks and deceit are attempted again?

SAFEGUARD PUBLIC MEETING LAW

Wisconsin has an enviable open meet-ings law — or at least we once did — that requires governmental bodies at the state and local levels to let the public know when they will be meeting. The law makes sure that citizens know when meetings are scheduled so they can attend and speak up or speak out.

For some in power, it would be so much easier and convenient if they didn’t have to let the public know when they were meeting or what they were discussing until they were ready to make an announcement. Their take on things is: “Just trust us. We know what’s best for you. We can work so much better for you if you don’t slow things down with your inane questions and concerns.”

Apparently, that’s what the Republican majority on the Joint Finance Committee believed when they secretly took action on the eve of the Fourth of July weekend.

Again, I’m sure that’s not what the Founding Fathers intended when they put their lives on the line.

So, I believe that it’s vitally important to guard and preserve the open meetings law for our own personal safety and secu-rity. And I believe it’s vastly important to support free speech and the work of news-papers like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison and The Reporter in Fond du Lac, to name

a few, as they strive to inform the public when their legislators are on the job.

The job of newspapers and other news is even more difficult as they strive to remain viable and profitable in a changing world where electronic wizardry has become the watchword of the era.

Despite all these modern devices and the threats of politicians to what’s really important, at least in my own mind, I find hope and perspective in the words of a man who grew to hate newspapers but valued them for their greater good in the advance-ment and preservation of liberty and the

republic.

WORDS OF WISDOMThere are many comments to draw

from, but here are two from a Founding Father and third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson.

“To preserve the freedom of the human mind…and freedom of the press, every spirit should be ready to devote itself to martyrdom; for as long as we may think as we will and speak as we think, the condi-tion of man will proceed in improvement.

…Were it left to me to decide whether

we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without gov-ernment, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter. But I should mean that every man should receive those papers and be capable of reading them.”

And perhaps that’s the bottom line: We have a responsibility to be informed and to be vigilant. That is what we can and should do for our sake and for the sake of those who will succeed us.

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Eric Lewis and Rory Hoffman & FriendsThelma Sadoff Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan Street Bar Opens 7:00 pm - Performance 8:00 pm $20; Pub for 2: $60; Bistro for 4: $100 (THELMA Members 40% Discount)Rory Hoffman has mastered sax, har-monica, mando, banjo, accordion and of course the obvious guitar and vocals. In harmony and interplay with Eric Lewis, long a favorite of audiences whether solo or in any number of bands and musical styles, the music is amazing, mesmerizing, and thrilling all at the same time. Eric and Rory are joined by Carolyn Martin, a 2011 inductee into the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame, and her bass playing husband, David Martin.

Music on the Patio-Sara ZacekJim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper ClubW3496 Highway W Pipe5-9pmCome on out tonight for some good music, drinks and a scenic sunset view!

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Music Under the Stars-Ron HarveyButtermilk Creek Park700 S. Park Avenue 7:00 - 8:30 PMBig Band music.

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On Stage @ THELMA: Robin HoodThelma Sadoff Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan Street Performance 9 am - 3 pm $100 ($80 for Friends of THELMA) in-cludes a T-shirt and snacksJoin the first On Stage @ THELMA! An Arts Day Camp for kids in which students will learn one play in one week. Walt Disney’s Robin Hood by Bobby Ham-mack is a music-filled, theatrical adventure for rising 4th through 8th grade students. Students should plan to bring their own lunch. Director: David Hein Visual Artist: Amy Jarvis Registration deadline is July 13. This play is possible through the gen-erosity of community advocates to support THELMA Kids programming.

August 4Beginner Ballroom LessonsShut Up and Dance17 Forest Avenue 7:00 - 8:00pm$10 per personBeginner dance lessons every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7:00 - 8:00pm at Shut up & Dance! No partner or pre-registration needed. Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Salsa! All ages 16+. Kids classes coming this Fall.

August 5

Yoga in the Vineyard - Vines & RushesVines and Rushes Winery410 County Road E Ripon5:30 pm to 8:00 pm$5 to $10 suggested donationWe are excited to again partner with Marigold Yoga in hosting Yoga Classes in the vineyard. Classes will be held every Wednesday beginning June 3rd, through September 30th. Dennis Hawk will be playing music during this yoga class and one class each month. Suggested dona-tion for yoga $5 - $10. Free wine tasting will be available following yoga. Those participating will also be able to purchase a glass of wine, as well as cheese, crackers, popcorn & chocolates. The winery will be open until 8:00 PM for those who wish to stay and relax. Please bring your own yoga mat, if you do not have one, bring a towel or blanket. In case of rain, yoga will be held inside.

Farmers MarketMain Street Plaza30 S. Main Street 11-3pm

The Art Market of WGFAU at Kiwanis ParkKiwanis Park760 S. Hubbard Street Horicon4 pm - 8 pm An art gallery in a tent! Changing selec-tions of art from members of WGFAU will be presented each Wednesday from June 3th through August 26th at the Horicon Farmer’s Market at Kiwanis Park from 4 - 8 pm. Fundraising table!

WGFAU will have a special table each week with flea market finds to raise money for the organization. Live music at the park each week starting at 6 pm. For music lineup please click visit:http://www.horiconphoenix.com/music-market-weekly-summer-concert-series

Buttermilk Festival - Lighthouse Big BandButtermilk Creek Park700 S. Park Avenue 7:15 pm

August 6

Noon Organ Recital Series-Kris BarteltFirst Presbyterian Church 1225 - 4th Street Fond du Lac12:15 - 12:45 p.m.What began as a way of celebrating the beautiful pipe organs of Fond du Lac, has become a summer tradition. Concerts are free of charge. A free will offering will be taken to support future summer organ recitals and United Singers, an organization which allows persons with special needs to be enriched by music and to share their gifts with the community. Come hear some of the wonderful instru-ments found in our community.

Beginner Ballroom LessonsShut Up and Dance17 Forest Avenue 7:00 - 8:00pm$10 per person

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On Stage @ THELMA: Robin HoodThelma Sadoff Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan Street 6:30 p.m.Walt Disney’s Robin Hood by Bobby Hammack is a music-filled, theatrical adventure for rising 4th through 8th grade students! On Stage @ THELMA is an Arts Day Camp for kids in which students learned one play in one week. Director: David Hein Visual Artist: Amy Jarvis This play is possible through the generos-ity of community advocates to support THELMA Kids programming.

Music on the Patio-Tedd YoungJim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper ClubW3496 Highway W Pipe 6-10pm

Pankratz Arts Exchange Presents: Kaleidoscope!Maximillian’s Hall

155 Fond du Lac Avenue Mt. CalvaryDinner: 6:30pm Show: 8:00pmAdult Dinner Show: $40 Child Dinner Show: $20 Adult Show Only: $18 Child Show Only: $9 Children 4 and Under Show Only: FreeKALEIDOSCOPE! A high energy music revue show featuring a cast of young performers singing and dancing through many genres of music! You’ll be entertained by songs like Blue Skies, Brown-Eyed Girl, True Colors and many more! Our summer cast is sure to have you grooving in your seats with flying colors! Dinner Shows won’t be the traditional Wisconsin Friday fish fry served with rye bread.

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Wine Pairing Dinner - Vines & Rushes WineryVines and Rushes Winery410 County Road E Ripon6 pm to 9 pm

Lego NightChildren’s Museum of Fond du Lac75 W. Scott Street 4-7pm$6.00The 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.

August 7-9

The 56th Wisconsin Square & Round Dance ConventionHorace Mann High School225 McKinley Street North Fond du LacRegistration fee“Under the Big Top”-The Greatest Show on Earth will be the theme for the 2015 Wisconsin Square & Round Dance Convention.

August 8

Farmers MarketFarmers Market - Saturday Mornings30 S. Main Street 8-noon

Cheese Pairing -LaClare FarmsLaClare FarmsW2994 County Road HH Pipe3pm $10 per personIncludes three different types of cheese paired with three different types of wine or beer. Call today to reserve your spot!

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Jam BandJim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper ClubW3496 Highway W Pipe5-8pm

Free Corn Roast and Snowmobile, ATV and Motorcycle Swap MeetDundee Sportsmen’s Park3019 Highway 67 Campbellsport11-8pmNKM Crooked Trails Snowmobile Club’s Annual Free Corn Roast (12:30pm until gone) and Motorcycle Swap Meet (starting 10am) with Live Music (Riding Shotgun 3-7pm), Food 11-7pm, Beer/Soda, and Kid’s Games 11-3pm. Club DJ 11-3pm.

August 8-9

Jams and JelliesWade House Historic SiteW7965 Highway 23 Greenbush10-5pmAdults $11, Seniors (65 and older) $9.25, Children (5-17) $5.50, Family Rate (2 adults and children through age 17) $30Lend a hand to help create and taste flavorful jams and jellies as they were made more than 150 years ago.

August 9

Historic Base BallWade House Historic SiteW7965 Highway 23 Greenbush1:30 pmEntire 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.

August 10

Music Under the Stars-Whiskey River BandButtermilk Creek Park700 S. Park Avenue 7 - 8:30 PM

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Yoga in the Vineyard - Vines & RushesVines and Rushes Winery410 County Road E Ripon5:30 pm to 8:00 pm$5 to $10 suggested donation


The Art Market of WGFAU at Kiwanis ParkKiwanis Park760 S. Hubbard Street Horicon4 pm - 8 pm An art gallery in a tent! WGFAU will have a special table each week with flea market finds to raise money for the organization. Live music at the park each week starting at 6 pm. For music lineup please click visit:http://www.horiconphoenix.com/music-market-weekly-summer-concert-series

Buttermilk Festival - Fond du Lac Symphonic BandButtermilk Creek Park700 S. Park Avenue 7:15 pm The Symphonic Band performs a program in the style of the Boston Pops, featur-ing vocal and instrumental soloists and familiar light classics, popular tunes and marches.

August 12-13

Alto FairAlto FairgroundsW12785 CTH AS Waupun7:00 a.m.

August 13

Noon Organ Recital Series-Brent ErstadChurch of Our Saviour 363 South Main St. Fond du Lac12:15 - 12:45 p.m.What began as a way of celebrating the beautiful pipe organs of Fond du Lac, has become a summer tradition. Concerts are free of charge.


Meet Producer DinnerLaClare FarmsW2994 County Road HH Pipe6:30 p.m.$40 per person or $75 per coupleCome and experience an evening you won’t soon forget! This months Dinner is with the Park Ridge Organics - don’t wait!

August 13-16

Warbirds and Classics Over the MidwestWellnitz FieldN4841 Hickory Road 9-4pm$8 per carCheck out Fond du Lac’s “Miniature EAA” and experience the biggest and best radio controlled airplanes from all over the US and Canada! Bring the family and see jets flying at 200 MPH! You’ll also see GIANT scale models with wingspans over 15 feet flown by some of the best R/C pilots in the country. Win your own R/C airplane or other prizes in the raffle. Face painting on Saturday. $8 per carload covers all 4-days. Food & drinks available. Four whole days of flying, food and FUN in Fond du Lac!



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Farmers MarketFarmers Market - Saturday Mornings30 S. Main Street 8am-noon

Music on the Patio-T.J and Lynn DuoJim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper ClubW3496 Highway W Pipe5-9pmCome on out tonight for some good music, drinks and a scenic sunset view!

2015 Concert Series-The Fab FiveArmstrong Apples LLC Orchard and WineryW853 Highway B Campbellsport6-10pm$5 cover chargeBring your lawn chair or blanket. We’ll provide a bonfire to keep you warm after the sun goes down. $5 per person cover charge. Wine and beer must be purchased from the winery, but feel free to bring your picnic basket. All concerts are rain or shine!

We will move indoors if there is rain.

Sporting Day of Traditional DrivingWade House Historic SiteW7965 Highway 23 Greenbush11-3 p.m.Adults $11, Seniors (65 and older) $9.25, Children (5-17) $5.50, Family Rate (2 adults and children through age 17) $30Discover the carriage-driving style of bygone days. See drivers and their horse-drawn vehicles of all types compete in a turnout inspection, country drive and cones course.

Save the Date! Customer Appreciation Day!Vines and Rushes Winery410 County Road E Ripon10-6pmJoin us for our Customer Appreciation Day! Stop out for a glass of wine, Broken Tree Pizza and Live Music featuring Cop-per Box.

Back 2 School EventForest Mall835 W. Johnson Street 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMEvent attendees who register and partici-pate in activities, receive retailers’ offers throughout the event. Attendees can also see the latest in fashion, play Style Bingo, vote for best dressed, enjoy music, pizza and much more.

Chimera Hobby Family Board Game NightForest Mall835 W. Johnson Street 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Looking for a fun family-friendly event? Join us for our monthly free Board Game Night! We will have a craft table and a variety of games to demo and play for all ages.

Heroes, Horses & HogsOpen Road Harley-Davidson24 S. Rolling Meadows Drive 10-3pm



The All American Heroes, Horses & Hogs event, which is unique to the Midwest, celebrates two American Powersports Icons, Mustangs and Harley-Davidson Motorcycles made in the USA while honoring fallen, past and present heroes. Event activities include: Mustang & Harley corrals, food & refreshments, live music, meet & greet with local celebrities & more! This is event is open to the public & family-friendly. Visit www.horsesand-hogs.com for show details.

August 16

Appraisals by Mark MoranGalloway House and Village336 Old Pioneer Road 1-4 pm$15 per itemReserve your spot for an appraisal with Mark F. Moran. He is the author or co-author of more than 25 books on antiques and collectibles, including 3 editions of the 800-page annual Warman’s Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide. Formerly an antique dealer, he bought and sold antiques for more than 30 years, specializ-ing in vintage folk art, Americana and fine art. He was also a newspaper editor and reporter for three decades. He has been active as an appraiser of antiques and fine art for more than 20 years.

Sunday Fun-FlyWellnitz FieldN4841 Hickory Road 9-4pm$5 per car. Free admission with Warbirds Parking PassSee all sorts of planes that you won’t see during Warbirds! Bring the family and stay for the day! Food and refreshments available.

Historic Galloway House & Village Ice Cream SocialGalloway House and Village336 Old Pioneer Road 10 am to 5 pm Adults $5 and Children (4-18) $3.00The Galloway House and Village comes alive during our 55th Annual Old

Fashioned Ice Cream Social. Guests can enjoy a stroll through the village and its’ buildings, enjoy the sights and sounds of an era gone by, and enjoy food, drink and tasty desserts. There will be a concession stand with lots of good food as well as plenty of ice Cream and a mouth-watering selection of pies and cakes. You will enjoy encountering many volunteers and guests in old fashioned clothing as you stroll through our beautiful grounds. Our historic buildings will come alive with demonstrators sharing stories about life in the early 1900’s. We plan to have many vendors on hand to share their wares, so come prepared to shop!

Race the LakeLakeside Park555 N. Park Avenue 5:45 a.m start timeA 90 Mile Bike Race around Lake Win-nebago! This event is designed for the recreational cyclist to the professional. For all ages! All Abilities! All Fun! $10,000 Prize money purse to overall female & male winners. Age group awards to the top 3 male and female winners in increments of 5 year age groups. All cyclists receive a dri-wick shirt, water bottle, finishers’ medal, computer chip timing and spa-ghetti dinner after the event. The course will stage the dramatic start at 52 W. Scott Street in Fond du Lac. The journey begins by heading north hugging the west side of Lake Winnebago and traveling through Oshkosh, Neenah, Menasha, Appleton and to the half way point at High Cliff State Park. Riders then take the east shoreline of Lake Winnebago - taking in lots of greenery, the mammoth blue lake and fresh country air. The course goes through Calumetville, Marytown, and St. Peter, and finishes at Lakeside Park (158 E. Harbor Drive) in Fond du Lac.

August 17

Music Under the Stars-The Groeschl BandButtermilk Creek Park700 S. Park Avenue 7:00 - 8:30 PMThe Groeschl Band entertains with Big Band, Standards and Country and Ger-man Polkas and Waltzes. Ach Ya!

August 18


August 19

Paper Making with Prairie GrassUW-Fond du Lac400 University Drive 7pmDid you know you can make paper from dried plants and grasses you have around your yard or garden? In this class, we’ll explore what happens when you combine common plants, some soda ash, boiling water and pressure-you’ll be amazed at the gorgeous handmade papers we’ll create! Mel Kolstad is an artist, speaker instructor, curator, arts advocate and Certified Paper-maker. Her love of vintage ephemera and repurposed materials is what first led her to creating art; since then she’s discovered the joys of printmaking and encaustic work, as well as rediscovering her love of fiber art. Located in Room A215.



Fond du Lac Women’s Chorus Dessert SocialButtermilk Creek Park700 S. Park Avenue 5-9pmThe Fond du Lac Women’s Chorus will hold a dessert social in conjunction with “The Kids From Wisconsin” concert on Wednesday, August 19 from 5-9pm at Buttermilk Park. Homemade pies and brownies will be sold along with ice cream.

The Art Market of WGFAU at Kiwanis ParkKiwanis Park760 S. Hubbard Street Horicon4 pm - 8 pm

Buttermilk Festival - Kids from WisconsinButtermilk Creek Park700 S. Park Avenue 6:00 pm Direct from their 10-day run at the State Fair, thirty-three of Wisconsin’s finest young entertainers take the stage at 6 pm for the 22nd annual KIDS’ performance at Buttermilk.

August 20

Noon Organ Recital Series-Ken HillHope Lutheran Church260 Vincent Street 12:15 - 12:45 p.m.What began as a way of celebrating the beautiful pipe organs of Fond du Lac, has become a summer tradition. Concerts are free of charge.


Farm Flavors® DinnerMeuer Farm & Corn MazeN2564 U.S Highway 151N Chilton5pm$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-Lola’s on the Lake Chef Chad Kornetzke 7:00p Farm Activity-Pollinator Planting



August 21

The “WhiskeyBelles”Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts51 Sheboygan Street Bar Opens 6:30 pm - Performance 7:30 pm Three Chords and the truth! Roots country music, born of gin halls and juke joints Hank Williams passion, Carter family harmonies, with a little Hee Haw mixed in for good measure. The WhiskeyBelles are an all-female traditional country and Americana trio.

Music on the Patio-Mathew Haeffel Jim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper ClubW3496 Highway W Pipe6-10pm

Tour the Town Art Walk - Fond du LacDowntown Fond du Lac130 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!www.tourthetownfdl.com

Pankratz Arts Exchange Presents: Kaleidoscope!Maximillian’s Hall 155 Fond du Lac Avenue Mt. CalvaryDinner: 6:30pm Show: 8:00pmAdult Dinner Show: $40 Child Dinner Show: $20 Adult Show Only: $18 Child Show Only: $9 Children 4 and Under Show Only: Free

Family NightChildren’s Museum of Fond du Lac75 W. Scott Street 4-7pm$6.00The third Friday of every month, enjoy a night out with your family with a variety 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

August 22


Music on the Patio-Emily ForstJim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper ClubW3496 Highway W Pipe

5-9pmCome on out tonight for some good music, drinks and a scenic sunset view!

Sunset CruiseRoad AmericaN7390 State Highway 67 Elkhart Lake6pm$20Experience Road America in your own vehicle as you drive around the legendary 4-mile circuit and see the track from a racer’s perspective.This opportunity showcases the track with three; guided, slow-speed laps of the entire

race course.

Breakfast at the InnWade House Historic SiteW7965 Highway 23 Greenbush8-11am$35 per personHelp prepare an 1860’s breakfast in the Wade House kitchens, working at the open hearth or period cook stove, and savor the hearty meal in the inn’s dining room. Reservations required.

Congratulationsto Fond du Lac’s Very OwnWorld Class Distance Cyclist

Dave HaaseAmazing

2nd Place Finish...in the June 2015

3000 Mile World Bike RaceAcross America

World Class Cyclist Dave Haase

Owner of Attitude SportsFond du Lac & Pewaukee

You are oneof the Best Distance

Cyclisit in the World!From,

Your FDL Friendsand Supporters



August 23

Taste of Fond du Lac in the ParkLakeside Park555 N. Park Avenue 12-6pm$3.00 Children 5 & under are free.Enjoy a day at the park with Fond du Lac Festivals on Sunday, August 23 from noon - 6:00 p.m. Live music, beer garden, lawn games & children’s activities (Familyland) Admission: $3.00 (kids under 5 years free) Food tickets: $5.00 per sheet of 10 tickets

Pankratz Arts Exchange Presents: Kaleidoscope!Maximillian’s Hall 155 Fond du Lac Avenue Mt. Calvary2pmAdult Dinner Show: $40 Child Dinner Show: $20 Adult Show Only: $18 Child Show Only: $9 Children 4 and Under Show Only: FreeKALEIDOSCOPE!-A high energy music revue show featuring a cast of young performers singing and dancing through many genres of music! You’ll be entertained by songs like Blue Skies, Brown-Eyed Girl, True Colors and many more! Our summer cast is sure to have you grooving in your seats with flying colors! Dinner Shows won’t be the traditional Wisconsin Friday fish fry served with rye bread. Dinner shows for the summer sea-son will be served Family Style for sharing with family and friends. Everyone will start with an individual fresh garden salad, rolls and butter. The meal will feature lightly battered fried Mahi Mahi fillets, flavorful Boom-Boom Breaded Shrimp, lightly fried and tossed with garlic butter, Country Style fresh Chicken Tenders dipped in buttermilk and dredged in seasoned flour. Baked Potato and sweet Candied Carrots will round out your plate. And save room for dessert at the intermission - this season we’ll feature “Wisconsin’s Best Bread Pudding” or a sweet layered Strawberry Shortcake. Dinner includes your table beverages of coffee, milk or water.

August 25

Beginner Ballroom Lessons

Shut Up and Dance17 Forest Avenue 7:00 - 8:00pm$10 per personBeginner dance lessons every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7:00 - 8:00pm at Shut up & Dance! No partner or pre-registration needed. Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Salsa! All ages 16+. Kids classes coming this Fall.

August 26


Farmers MarketMain Street Plaza30 S. Main Street 11-3pmStep 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.

The Art Market of WGFAU at Kiwanis ParkKiwanis Park760 S. Hubbard Street Horicon4 pm - 8 pm

Buttermilk Festival - Symphonic Band “Night In Old Vienna”Buttermilk Creek Park700 S. Park Avenue 6:00 pm The Band’s 38th annual Night In Old Vienna features Strauss waltzes, a Von Suppe overture, and familiar European folk songs, polkas and marches. Special entertainment, bier garden and delicious brats, burgers and deserts available at 6:00 p.m.

August 27

Beginner Ballroom LessonsShut Up and Dance17 Forest Avenue 7:00 - 8:00pm$10 per personBeginner dance lessons every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 7:00 - 8:00pm at Shut up & Dance! No partner or pre-registration needed. Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Salsa! All ages 16+. Kids classes coming this Fall.

August 27-29

NASCAR XFINITY Series/SCCA Pro Trans-Am/MX-5 Road AmericaN7390 State Highway 67 Elkhart LakeAdmission is charged

August 28

Music on the Patio-Tedd YoungJim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper ClubW3496 Highway W Pipe6-10pmCome on out tonight for some good music, drinks and a scenic sunset view!

Pankratz Arts Exchange Presents: Kaleidoscope!Maximillian’s Hall 155 Fond du Lac Avenue Mt. CalvaryDinner: 6:30pm Show: 8:00pmAdult Dinner Show: $40 Child Dinner Show: $20 Adult Show Only: $18 Child Show Only: $9 Children 4 and Under Show Only: Free

August 29


Music on the Patio-Kylar KuzioJim and Linda’s Lakeview Supper ClubW3496 Highway W Pipe5-9pm

Free SPIRIT Riders 25th Annual Ride-a-ThonFree S.P.I.R.I.T. Riders, IncW3950 Highway 23 10 AM to 4 PMProgram participants riding demos, roast pork lunch, BBQ Beans cook off; live music, silent auction, raffle, Children’s activities.

August 29-30

Fond du Lac Chapter Fishing Has No BoundariesLakeside Park555 N. Park Avenue 8am - 5pm$60The Fond du Lac Chapter of Fishing Has No Boundaries will host their annual fishing “tournament” for those with physical and cognitive challenges. The entry fee includes 2 days of fishing, meals, bait, equipment and goodie bags. This event is suitable for participants of all ages. For more information, please find us on Facebook.

August 30

OPTIMA FACEOFF at Road AmericaRoad AmericaN7390 State Highway 67 Elkhart LakeStep up your weekend plans and add a little speed to your life. OPTIMA Batteries will hold one of its OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational qualifying events at Road America, affectionately known as the OPTIMA FACEOFF.

Wade House Annual Arts & Craft FairWade House Historic SiteW7965 Highway 23 Greenbush


SummerHARBOR

Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

at theClear

Water

Saturday, August 1

Follow Suit – 9:30 pm

Sunday, August 2

Consult the Briefcase –

3 pm

Tuesday, August 4

Brad Emanuel – 6 pm

Wednesday August 5

Kyle Megna Duo – 6 pm

Saturday, August 8

Hurry Up Wait – 9:30 pm

Sunday, August 9

Corn Roast– Starting at 1pm

Greg Waters and the Broad

Street Boogie – 3:00 pm

Saturday, August 15

Boxkar – 9:30 pm

Sunday, August 16

Scottie Meyer Band – 3 pm

Friday, August 21

Oso Beer Tasting Cruise

SOLD OUT!

Saturday, August 22

Ask Your Mother – 9:30 pm

Sunday, August 23

Bazooka Joe – 3 pm

Friday, August 28

Smooth Jazz Cruise with

Tony Wagner & Streetlife –

Boarding @ 6:30 pm Cruise

7-10 pm

Saturday, August 29

Cougars – 9:30 pm

Sunday, August 30

The Presidents – 3 pm

Saturday, September 5

Rooftop Jumpers – 9:30 pm

Sunday, September 6

R2 – 3:00 pm LABOR

DAY WEEKEND

DOUBLEHEADER!

Consult the Briefcase –

9:30 pm

Sunday, September 27

Closing Party with The

Scottie Meyer Band

featuring Missy Krueger –

3 pm.

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 3-6pm!

TUESDAYS

Dinner special:

tequila lime chicken

Happy Hour 3-6pm!

Live music on the deck

by candlelight starting at

dusk mid June-August.

WEDNESDAYS

Happy Hour 3-6pm!

Perch Dinner 5-9.

THURSDAYS

Happy Hour 3-6pm!

Steak Night! Martini &

Chair Massage specials.

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.comN2757 County Hwy QQ, Waupaca, WI 54981 • (715) 258-9912

Chain O'Lakes Cruises

Nightly Happenings

Book your Private Party at 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!

AUGUST EVENTS

thelmaarts.org920.921.5410, Downtown Fond du Lac

Art

More artists, more work! Both levels of the Contemporary Wing. Don’t miss it!

45 North2

Through September 5

Music

This play is possible through the generosity of community advocates to support

THELMA Kids programming.

Carolyn Martin Swing Band with Eric Lewis & Rory Hoffman

Bluegrass, Americana and now Swing!Saturday, August 1

Walt Disney’s Robin Hood

One week, One PlayOne performance!Friday, August 7

6:30 pm.

Thank you to our Sponsors: Anonymous, Wisconsin Arts Board,

First Weber/Winfield Homes, The Goldsmith and Hometown Bank!

The WhiskeyBellesFree Concert on the Plaza

Friday, August 21

Art is free. No admission thanks to the generosity of Horicon Bank.

Runner-up for 2014 Best Museum Show

- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Jimmy DavisAward-winning singer,

Memphis stapleFriday, August 28

Nicole Kottke Band 2 pm

Back Home Boys 5 pm

Fondue Fest Saturday

September 12

Fondue

Fest

Finale!

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