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Opportunities OCONOMOWOC AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Exceeding your expectations in: 641 East Forest Street Oconomowoc, WI 53066 24 hour skilled care and rehabilitation Box Office 262.560.3172 Assisted living www.theoac.net Independent living Services to keep you independent and at home: Staff Arts Center Manager Lake Country Life Enrichment Michael Duncan Shorehaven Adult Day Center Mobile Meals Box Office/Marketing Robin Krakauer, Connie Rizzo, Helping Hands Ginni Hicks Lutheran Homes@Home Photo Credit: Joe Kohen, New York Times See page 5 House Managers Lynne Carlstein, Mark Carlstein, Deborah Duncan, Lindsay contents Duncan, Megan Elftman, Angie Harrison, David Harrison, Davey District Officers/Community Support ...... 4 Harrison, Dan Holzmiller, Adrianna Nowak The Second Time Around...... 5 by Michael Duncan OAC Technicians Calendar of Events...... 8 Marisa Abbot, Dillon Cooper, Nick DaVia, Sean Floeter, Aary Mainstage Series ...... 10-14 The Specialists in Serving Seniors Gariss, John Kyle, Michael Nicolai, Andrew Zietlow, Joe Zack John McDaniel Is Living His Dream...... 15-16 Shorehaven Health and by Elaine Schmidt Rehabilitation Center Usher/House Manager Coffee House Series ...... 17 Shorehaven Tower Coordinator Robin Krakauer Family Series ...... 18 Lake Terrace Apartments Touching Hearts and Opening Minds with the New Family Series...... 19 Mission Statement by Rebecca Seymour Lake Country Café The Oconomowoc Arts Center mission is to provide patrons Special Events...... 24-25 • Open to the public Carry Out (262) 567-2062 and artists of all ages, a • Free Wi-Fi Internet professional, cultural and School District Schedule...... 26 • Bottomless cups of coffee educational experience with the Box Office Information ...... 28-29 • Convenient pier acess on Lac La Belle highest quality programming NEW Summer Café Hours: opportunities possible. OPEF/PACE Information ...... 30-31 Mon, Wed - Sat 8am - 3pm • Tues 6:30am - 3pm Sun 9am - 3pm • Sun Breakfast Buffet 9am - 1pm Armour Rd at 1306 W. Wisconsin Ave (in Life Enrichment building) E Oak St 67 Summitt Ave The OAC is located at 641 E. Forest Street and is Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc E Forest St S Silver Lake St

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Oconomowoc Area School District by Michael Duncan Dr. Patricia E. Neudecker, Superintendent of Schools Time Around Board Of Education Mrs. Sandra Schick, Treasurer Mr. Donald Wiemer, President Mr. John Griswold The 2009-2010 inaugural season exceeded Mrs. Susan Kay, Vice President Mr. Dave Guckenberger Mr. Mike Bickler, Clerk Ms. Elizabeth Thelen expectations! The quality of programming, OAC Advisory Committee* attendance and your enthusiastic response has Mike Barry, Asst. Superintendent-OASD paved the way for our second season at the OAC. Jeff Franks, Artistic Director, First Stage Children’s Theater-Milwaukee Charlane O’Rourke-Hertig, Director, Marian Center Vic Passante The 2010-2011 season…. The Coffeehouse Cabaret Series…in Betty Reul the newly remodeled Little Theater will Stephanie Witte, Director of Curriculum-OASD The OAC Mainstage Series…on our return after a very successful start last Artistic Partnerships First Stage Children’s Theater Academy, Milwaukee beautiful main stage theater will feature season. Milwaukee’s own Pat McCurdy Literary Partnerships Books & , Oconomowoc (Visiting Author’s) a diverse and exhilarating line- up will kick off the series in January Visual Arts Partnerships Waukesha Creative Arts League featuring Broadway, TV and film star followed by Oconomowoc father and Pewaukee Area Arts Council (PAAC) – Ekphrastic Event Tyne Daly in her new musical revue The son duo The Harrisons featuring David *The OAC will be expanding its committees in the near future in an effort to welcome community input and to meet the Second Time Around. Co-written and and Davey Harrison in February and needs of the Arts Center’s mission. A complete listing of the committees and their functions will be posted on the new Arts Center web site at www.theoac.net. Information on how you can participate will also be made available. performed with Broadway composer and Electriviolet featuring the blues and jazz Grammy Award winner, John Mc Daniel talents of vocalist Carol Ferrara and Support at the piano, it will be an evening of song With Gratitude, the Oconomowoc Area School District acknowledges these local continued on next page organizations, businesses and private patrons for their outstanding support of the and stories from one of the most Oconomowoc Arts Center… charismatic performers of our generation. Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts Oconomowoc Performing Arts Council The series will also feature comedian and Plunkett Raysich Architects political satirist Will Durst in his new one Oconomowoc Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary man political comedy show, The Lt. Paul Phelps and Oakbrook Esser Studios Governor from the State of Confusion. Mr. and Mrs. Narendra Patel – “Cuculidae” (Bird of Songs) Sculpture Oconomowoc graduate and concert Ace Hardware of Oconomowoc Badger Blueprint of Oconomowoc pianist, Pamela Howland returns in a Brennan’s Market new one-woman theatrical concert, Footlights – Marcus Promotions, Inc. Remembering Frederic: A Musical Winestein’s Café & Market Conversation Between Chopin and George Sand. Wisconsin’s American The Oconomowoc Arts Center gratefully acknowledges a grant from the Folklore Theater’s 2009 smash hit, Guys Wisconsin Arts Board for the 2009 Cultural Facilities Assistance Program. and Does, a deer hunting musical is here a week in December. Author, Michael The Oconomowoc Arts Center gratefully acknowledges a grant from the Arts Alliance of Waukesha County. The AAWC is a member of Arts Perry, returns to the OAC with his band, Wisconsin and Americans for the Arts. Michael Perry and the Long Beds and by popular demand, Leahy’s Luck in March. The Oconomowoc Arts Center gratefully acknowledges a grant from A Clooney Christmas, a musical tribute to the Oconomowoc Area Foundation’s Scheriffius Fund. Rosemary Clooney, Incognito, a one-man play on diversity, and the season finale, Thanks to the UW Extension and the South East Wisconsin Master Rhythmic Circus in “Feet Don’t Fail Me Gardeners and OHS students for their assistance with the OAC Now!”, a group of energetic young gardens and their support of its educational value. dancers, who will amaze you with tap, Direct gifts in memory have been made to the OAC by: David and Betty Reul. jazz, stomp and hip hop. Nine or ninety, Direct gifts in memory of Wally Wiese have been made by: Dr. and Mrs. Victor Soderstrom you’ll be on your feet after this evening! and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Weimer. Tyne Daly Direct gifts in memory of Mary Von Bereghy have been made by: Rae Kinn 4 Photo Credit: Joe Kohen, New York Times 5 instruments, ballet, dance, symphonic music, chamber music and visiting authors just to name a few. It’s a great way to learn more about the events we present. Help is closer The Oconomowoc School District Events… than you think The new arts center has had an extraordinary impact on the cultural and educational quality of our school district performing arts programs. Since the Nationally recognized center’s opening in 2008, audience attendance for the school district events for specialized has increased. The incredible acoustics Rhythmic CircusWill Durst INTO THE WOODS and professional setting has underscored psychiatric treatment guitarist, John Plankenhorn in March. The formerly the Waukesha Symphony the extraordinary work and talent of our food was another reason the series did so Orchestra, Oconomowoc Chamber students and faculty. Most of these s%ATINGDISORDERS well and Chef Brian Shoemake promises a Orchestra making their debut concert events are free to the public or for a very s/#$ANXIETYDISORDERS fresh array of culinary surprises along with on July 10, Orchestra “O” community reasonable ticket price. What a terrific s#HEMICALDEPENDENCY our series partners, Stone Creek Coffee. orchestra, Bel Canto Chorus with the entertainment value for the whole family. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra in May s#HILDREN’s mental health Two new series have been added for of 2011 and One Step Closer,an Moving forward… 2010-2011. The Family Series…will extraordinary new documentary film on We are constantly looking forward and feature the Milwaukee Ballet II the end of life care in America by exploring new opportunities to grow the Company, and the Florentine Opera’s Oconomowoc film maker, Terry arts center. Thanks to many of you for “Billy Goat’s Gruff”. The opera features Kaldhusdal featuring a panel of experts your valuable input, we are on an the Summit School 4th grade singers as immediately following the film’s debut excellent pace to become one of the the chorus. Todd Green musician, with an open discussion on the film’s topic. premiere performance venues in the composer and musical historian, and the state and region. Though the journey nationally acclaimed Cashore Two important fund raising concerts to forward is exciting and holds so much Marionettes will conclude the series. mark on your calendar next year are The promise, it will take the continued Most of the Family Series events will Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital support of our larger community to include special student matinees for Auxiliary event on Sunday, October 24, reach our potential. The OAC staff Oconomowoc area children during the at 2:00 pm featuring the Gary welcomes ideas, suggestions, and yes, school days and a public performance Christiansen All Star Superband. The even criticism that will help us get better. for families that evening. Superband is an award winning big band from the Milwaukee area. On April 9, From all of us at the Oconomowoc Arts This upcoming June will kick off a new 2011, at 7:30 pm, the Tri-Service Club Center and support staff throughout the series of summer concerts, The Concert will feature the best in family Oconomowoc Area School District… Midsummer Music Menagerie entertainment. This past year’s concert thank you. We hope you enjoy the Series…on alternating Wednesday featured the renowned performance Second Time Around, the 2010/11 season. evenings from June 23-August 4, 2010. group, The Wisconsin Singers. Make an Nova Scotia Traditions and Atlantic Read All About It… ordinary day Wave (Celtic music) on a double bill June In addition to our continuing literary 23, Joan Curto: Shaking the Blues Away partnership with Books & Co. of special with (Blues and Jazz) on July 7, Kids from Oconomowoc to host nationally dessert from Wisconsin, July 21 and Copper Box renowned authors, the OAC and Books & the Deli (Cajun/Southern Rock) on August 4. Co. will feature a special Read All About It Music lovers of any age will enjoy the display in the OAC lobby with books, summer line up. CD’s and other information on the subject matter of that event. Subjects like 262-646-4411 A series of special events will also grace diversity, Frederic Chopin, George Sand, end our main stage throughout the year of life care, film, opera, theater, comedy, 143 W. 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KEY Midsummer Music Menagerie Series OAC Main Stage Series OAC Special Events Family Series Coffee House Cabaret 2010 June 23 “Nova Scotia Traditions/Atlantic Wave” • OAC • 7:00 pm July 7 Joan Curto: “Shaking the Blues Away!” • OAC • 7:00 pm July 10 Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra – Debut Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm July 16/17 First Stage Children’s Theater Company Class Performance • OAC • 7:00 pm July 21 “Kids from Wisconsin” • OAC • 7:00 pm August 4 “Copper Box” • OAC • 7:00 pm August 27 “Incognito”, a play • OAC • 7:30 pm September 11 “Remembering Frederic: a musical conversation between Chopin and George Sand” • OAC • 7:30 pm September 25 “The Second Time Around” with Tyne Daly and John Mc Daniel • OAC • 7:30 pm October 16 OAC/PAAC “Ekphrastic” event • Little Theater/Vic • 6:00 pm October 17 Wisconsin Philharmonic Concert • OAC • 3:00 pm October 23 “The Lt. Governor from the State of Confusion”, with Will Durst • OAC • 7:30 pm October 24 OMH Auxiliary Fund Raiser with Gary Christensen’s SUPERBAND • OAC • 2:00 pm December 4 “A Clooney Christmas”, a Rosemary Clooney Tribute • OAC • 7:30 pm December 5 “A Clooney Christmas”, a Rosemary Clooney Tribute • OAC • 2:00 pm December 12 Orchestra “O” Community Orchestra Concert • OAC • 2:00 pm December 16-19 “Guys and Does” – American Folklore Theater • OAC • 7:30/4:00/2:00 pm 2011 January 14/15 “Pat McCurdy” • Little Theater • 6:30 dinner/7:00 pm show February 4 Milwaukee Ballet II – “Ballet in a Box/Dance Concert” • OAC • 1:00/7:00 pm February 5 “One Step Closer”, film by Terry Kaldhusdal • OAC • 7:00 pm February 11/12 “The Harrisons” • Little Theater • 6:30 dinner/7:00 pm show February 13 “Cashore Marionettes” • OAC • 2:00 pm March 19 “Leahy’s Luck” • OAC • 7:30 pm March 25/26 “Electri-violet” • Little Theater • 6:30 dinner/7:00 pm show March 29 “The Florentine Opera School Tour” • OAC • 1:00/7:00 pm April 2 “Michael Perry and the Long Beds” • OAC • 7:30 pm April 4/5 “Todd Green” • OAC • 10:30/1:00 (4th), 7:00 pm (5th) April 9 Tri-Club “Plaza” Fund Raising Concert • OAC • 7:30 pm April 10 Orchestra “O” Community Orchestra Concert • OAC • 6:00 pm April 18 Wisconsin Philharmonic Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm May 14 Rhythmic Circus, “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now” • OAC • 7:30 pm May 21 Bel Canto Chorus/Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Concert • OAC • 7:30 pm June 6 OAC Annual Gala • OAC • 6:00 pm

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Friday, August 27, 2010 Tyne Daly 7:30 PM $24 Adults, $18 Seniors, The Second Time Around $8 Students, Reserved Saturday, September 25, 2010 Written and performed by Michael Fosberg 7:30 pm $50 All Seats, Reserved This solo theatrical presentation is about race, diversity, identity, family history and finding a Tony and six time Emmy Award winning actress, TYNE DALY brings her show , father. It answers the complicated and often “The Second Time Around” to the OAC. This performance is an eclectic mix of perplexing questions about self –discovery, in theater classics by Jerry Herman and , and songs made famous by a life-altering journey. music legends Al Jolson, Bessie Smith and Rudy Vallee. Grammy award winner Hailed by the Tribune composer and musician, John McDaniel, joins her with his wonderful music as “…an engrossing and deeply direction and orchestration. moving trip for both the audience and the performer.”

“Race is an issue that I believe this nation cannot afford to ignore.” – Barack Obama Remembering Fredric: John McDaniel A Musical Conversation Between Chopin and George Sand

Saturday, September 11, 2010 7:30 PM $24 Adults, $18 Seniors, $8 Students, Reserved

Celebrate the 200th Birthday of Chopin with concert pianist, Wisconsin native and former graduate of OHS, Pamela Howland.

This one-woman show is guaranteed to educate, entertain and enchant. Ms. Howland interprets Chopin’s work with her dramatic flair that gives life to the words of the great French female author, George Sand, in a show which opens a window on the eight-year relationship of these two geniuses. Photo Credit: Joe Kohen, New York Times 10 11 MAINSTAGE SERIES MAINSTAGE SERIES

Saturday, October 23, 2010 American Folklore Theatre 7:30 PM $24 Adults, $18 Seniors, $8 Students, Reserved Thursday/Friday, December 16/17, 2010 This great political satirist will have 7:30 pm you laughing over and over again. Saturday, December 18, 2010 His political comedy is for people who do not like politics! 4:00 pm/7:30 pm Sunday, December 19, 2010 2:00 pm $24 Adults, $18 Seniors, $8 Students, Reserved

Book and Lyrics by Frederick Heide & Lee Beecker WILL DURST Music by Paul Libman The Lieutenant Governor From The State Of Confusion The Deer Hunting Musical that promises more bang for your buck…

Saturday, December 4, 2010 7:30 pm Sunday, December 5 , 2010 2:00 pm $24 Adults, $18 Seniors, $8 Students, Reserved Saturday, March 19, 2011 Written and Performed by 7:30 pm Heather Moran $24 Adults, $18 Seniors, $8 Students, Reserved This musical adventure spans over This family band has been together the 40 year career of Rosemary for more than nineteen years. With Clooney. A special Christmas tribute five albums recorded, their evolution is included featuring “White Christmas” of scope and sophistication of Irish – one of Rosemary’s very own favorites. folk music draws crowds from all over the Midwest.

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Known in the theater business as a pianist, music director, singer, dancer, arranger and orchestrator, McDaniel works frequently with Tyne Daly, as her Saturday, April 2, 2011 accompanist and music director. 7:30 pm Having first worked with her nearly 20 $24 Adults, $18 Seniors, years ago, McDaniel said, “I’m just crazy $8 Students, Reserved about her. This is a complete labor of love.” Fans of bestselling author, Michael He explained that the two of them met Perry, will love his band, The Long working on a production of Queen of the Beds. The music from this group is Stardust Ballroom, staying in touch and described as a combination of “country doing a benefit or two over the years. folk”, “folk-twang’” and Americana. Then, a few years ago, she called John McDaniel McDaniel and said she wanted to put together an act with him. They talked a bit about it. He spoke a little about a pared-down “Then she had dinner with Michael version of Queen of the Stardust Ballroom Saturday, May 14, 2011 Feinstein,” McDaniel recalled, “who said that he and Daly are working on for Rhythmic Circus 7:30 pm here are some dates – let’s do it.” Broadway, and mused a bit about the business in general, offering advice to $24 Adults, $18 Seniors, Feinstein was referring to booking Daly young performers looking at a life in Feet Don’t Fail Me Now $8 Students, Reserved at his club, Feinstein’s at Loews Regency, the arts. something of an institution in New York In this groundbreaking production, the Infusing their unique style of hard-hitting nightlife. “I would say to young people that if company showcases their technical tap, high-spirited humor, and finger- there’s anything else you want to do, do capacity as dancers and explores snapping tunes, Rhythmic Circus satisfies McDaniel recalls Daly calling the next it. It’s the hardest thing in the world to rhythm through percussive dance as it their “rhythmic appetite” on everything day and saying, “Oh my God, we have a make a living in the arts.” plays off a wide array of musical from sand to folding chairs, and in one booking!” genres spanning from funk to salsa. number even utilizes the technology of “Think about all the classical musicians electric drum triggers to change the They appeared at Feinstein’s in May 2009 in school right now and the few sound of their taps! and again this past January. They have symphony positions that come available since taken their act to a few places each year. Think about the fact that 97- around the country. percent of actors who are members of Actors’ Equity [the national union for “We have a blast,” McDaniel said, adding stage actors] are unemployed at any that the show they do here will be a given moment, one of them more cabaret-style combination of the two talented than the next and a new crop This unforgettable show is guaranteed to leave shows they gave at Feinstein’s. “These are arriving every year,” he continued. audiences of all ages amazed with its unique songs from Tyne’s life, from shows she “you have to see it to believe it” quality! did, songs she shared with her kids and But he countered the dire statistics by songs her mom taught her.” adding, “I think that if this is what you 14 continued on next page 15 Tyne Daly “They told me that I was a good enough COFFEE HOUSE CABARET performer, but that my music was off the charts,” he recalled. They offered to create coursework and experiences for In The Little Theater him that would lead him toward music Taher Foods Chef, Brian Shoemake will directing, rather than singing and dancing. prepare light and savory cuisine along with a selection of choice coffees, teas and “I had not thought about music directing juices to satisfy every taste bud. Dining as a career, even though I had done some begins at 6:30 pm and is available during of that in high school,” he said. He decided intermissions. Save room for desert! Food to take them up on the offer and began prices are A La Carte. learning skills that would lead him to a career as a pianist, music director, arranger and orchestrator.

In the end, he missed his own college Pat McCurdy Photo Credit: Joan Marcus graduation because he was playing the Friday, January 14, 2011 • 7:00 pm piano, singing and dancing on a cruise Saturday, January 15, 2011 • 7:00 pm Having first worked with her ship in the Greek Islands. $18 Adults, $8 Students (Tyne Daly) nearly 20 years Pat McCurdy is a singer-songwriter with an ago, McDaniel said, “I’m just It was several years of cruise ship work unusual off-beat sense of humor. A favorite and some years spent in Los Angeles of the college crowd, this national performer crazy about her. This is a before he got a call to do the first is known for his comic lyrics and hilarious complete labor of love.” Broadway revival of . It was 1994, observations on life, love and “Vacation and McDaniel headed east to fulfill his with Mom & Dad.” really want to do, if you believe in dream of working on Broadway and yourself, are diligent and keep on going living in New York. and keep on putting yourself out there, you can achieve your dreams.” Today he speaks fairly casually about The Harrisons working on a production of Bonnie and Friday, February 11, 2011 • 7:00 pm McDaniel said that he saw his first Clyde in Florida in the fall, with hopes for a Saturday, February 12, 2011 • 7:00 pm musical in the sixth grade, in St. Louis Broadway opening during the winter, and and was hooked. about Queen of the Stardust Ballroom with $18 Adults, $8 Students Daly. But there’s still a bit of wonder in his The father and son duo of David and Davey “After that, I checked out all the voice at the reality of living his dream. Harrison perform the traditional and recordings of musicals from the library. I modern acoustic classics beloved my many got to know them all – the popular ones folk fans. Mixing guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, Arts writer Elaine Schmidt is a and the flops. I was just a sponge at that and vocals, the Harrisons pay tribute to the regular contributor to the likes of James Taylor, John Denver, Cat age,” he said. “By the time I got to Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, college, my goal was to sing and dance covering classical music, Stevens, Tom Paxton, the Beatles and many on Broadway. I had always wanted to live theater and dance. Her work more. Original songs also grace the set list. in New York.” has appeared in the Detroit News, Hamilton Spectator, Backstage, Current Musicology, He attended Carnegie Mellon University, Opera Canada, and The International Musician. Ms. at a time when all theater students were Schmidt’s credits include work on nearly 100 Electri-violet evaluated at the end of their sophomore music books published by the Ricordi, Schirmer Friday, March 25, 2011 • 7:00 pm year and about half of them cut from the and Hal Leonard publishing companies, as writer, Saturday, March 26, 2011 • 7:00 pm researcher, assistant editor or translator. Prior to program. earning a Master of Arts in Music Criticism from $18 Adults, $8 Students McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario, Ms. For over ten years, this duo has been He recalls worrying that he might be one Schmidt spent a decade working as a flutist and captivating audiences with rich, passionate of the students cut, only to have his singer, performing internationally with chamber vocals, seamless harmonies and soulful advisor tell him that they were going to ensembles, orchestras and theater companies. guitar artistry. They are strongly rooted in Her book, Hey Mom! Listen to This!: A Parent’s offer him a special program. Guide to Music, will be available July 15, 2010. Blues, Jazz and R&B. Each brings a fresh and personal style that truly resonates with their listeners. 16 17 FAMILY SERIES Touching Hearts and Opening Minds

Milwaukee Ballet II – Dance Concert* with the New Family Series Milwaukee By Rebecca Seymour Friday, February 4, 2011 • 7:00 pm What do ballet dancers, lifelike Nancy Einhorn Milwaukee Ballet II. The $18 Adults, $8 Students marionettes, opera-singing billy goats program is part of the Milwaukee Ballet’s Ballet Classical to Contemporary – The Nancy Einhorn and a Guitarangi da Gamba have in community outreach initiative and is Milwaukee Ballet II Program common? They are just a taste of the made up of young dancers who have Join us for a evening of classical and contemporary info....? repertoire featuring Salvatore Aiello’s Clowns and Others, a magic to be discovered through the recently graduated from the Milwaukee collection of classical variations and new choreography imaginative programming of the new Ballet School. created by Milwaukee Ballet’s School and Artistic staff. Family Series being offered at the Every year the Milwaukee Ballet II Experience a performance filled with the young energy, Oconomowoc Arts Center. reaches out to 30,000 people in spirit and emotion of up-and-coming dancers. These With a focus on the younger audience, Milwaukee and the surrounding young artists come from every part of the U. S. to learn and the exceptional series of four performing communities with intimate workshops Photo credit: Jenn Mazza participate in Milwaukee Ballet’s artistic repertoire. arts events promises to introduce and and performances held in libraries, connect kids and their families with the school gyms and venues like the OAC. The Cashore Marionettes – wonders of the stage through live music, Designed to break the misconceptions Life In Motion dance, theater, puppetry and engaging and stereotypes surrounding ballet, the Sunday, February 13, 2011 • 2:00 pm artistry. Three of the four programs will performance will showcase the many $18 Adults, $8 Students include educational workshops and facets of the art form with a combination Joseph Cashore presents his collection of marionette performances for Oconomowoc Area of classical and contemporary music, masterworks. Characters of depth, integrity, and humanity School District students and also dance, costumes and a narrative are portrayed in an evening unlike anything else in theater performances for the public. story. today. The performance is a series of scenes taken from “The arts are a wonderful way for families “The goal of our outreach everyday life and set to beautiful music by composers such as to spend some quality time together,” says programs is to make ballet Beethoven, Vivaldi, Strauss, and Copland. Through a Oconomowoc Arts Center Manager Michael accessible to everyone and to combination of virtuoso manipulation, humor, pathos, classic music, and poetic insight, The Cashore Marionettes take the Duncan. “Our new Family Series is a way to engage a new audience by audience on a journey that celebrates the richness of life. bridge a stronger connection between the demonstrating the Show is not recommended for children younger than 12. community and the arts by offering high dynamic beauty and quality, professional programs for families diversity of dance,” Florentine Opera – Billy Goats Gruff* right in their own neighborhood.” says Alyson Chavez, The idea to offer more opportunities for director of Tuesday, March 29, 2011 • 7:00 pm young people and their families to education for the $18 Adults, $8 Students experience the magic of live performing Milwaukee An opera in one act, adapted by nationally renowned arts educator, John Davies, the man who brought opera to The arts at the OAC came after receiving input Ballet’s Three Little Pigs, Little Red’s Most Unusual Day, Pinocchio and during the Oconomowoc Community Community Jack and the Beanstalk. This clever new tale introduces Assessment Forum held in September of Outreach children to a new opera adventure. This operatic version of 2009. “The community is discovering the Programs. “Ballet the story of Billy Goats Gruff is based on scenes from operas neat things that are going on at the Arts offers something by W.A. Mozart, G. Donizetti and G. Rossini. The Summit 4th Center and we received feedback that for everyone. By grade singers will be featured as the chorus. they wanted more programming that was creating a passion affordable and geared to families. Last through education year, 65 percent of our ticket sales were and inspirational purchased by adults ages 55 and older. performances we Todd Green – A World of Music* The Family Series is a way to reach out to hope more people will Tuesday, April 5, 2011 • 7:00 pm the next generation of audience members support ballet and $18 Adults, $8 Students and supporters of the arts,” adds Duncan. keep it going.” This uniquely talented, multi-instrumental solo artist brings For more his eclectic blend of classical, jazz, new age and world Breaking barriers with the information regarding music to the OAC. As Todd takes his audience on a Milwaukee Ballet Milwaukee Ballet the Milwaukee Ballet fascinating tour of many countries and their diverse styles Photo credit: Jenn Mazza of music, he intersperses his playing with entertaining and The curtains will open on the new and its community informative explanations of the music and the instruments. Family Series on Friday, February 4 with a outreach programs, visit workshop and performance by the www.milwaukeeballet.org. *School performances offered. continued next page 18 19 The magic of marionettes A fairytale and the Florentine Opera For more information about the The Cashore Marionettes bring art to The Florentine Opera Company will Florentine Opera and its education and life through puppetry on Sunday, present The Billy Goats Gruff, a touring outreach programs, visit February 13. A buckskin horse gallops education program designed to www.florentineopera.org. across the stage, its black mane and tail introduce students in K5 through fifth fluttering like banners in the wind. An grade and their families to opera, on A one-man-band plays a world of music elderly homeless man wipes away tears Tuesday, March 29. Members of the Ever heard of Guitarangi da Gamba? as he struggles to sift through a garbage Florentine Opera Company will trippity- How about a PersianTombak and Daff? WAUKESHA CIVIC THEATRE bin in a park. A tired mother spends a trop, trippity-trop right over the bridge Multi-instrumentalist and composer 2010-2011 SEASON tender moment cuddling with her baby to Oconomowoc to perform the operatic Todd Green will introduce a whole new in a rocking chair. version of the classic fairytale, set to the world of musical styles and unique and Caught up in the graceful fluidity of the music of well-known operas by Mozart, exotic instruments during his interactive movement, the audience quickly forgets Donizetti and Rossini. workshops and performance on Monday that the characters they are watching on “Everyone thinks of opera as being and Tuesday, April 4 and 5. stage are attached to strings and very dramatic and serious. Our fairytale Todd Green’s concerts promise to manipulated by a man dressed in black. operas make it fun and are a clever way broaden musical horizons as he performs Award-winning artist Joseph Cashore is to show that this multidisciplinary art an eclectic blend of original, classical, jazz, the man behind the magic of the form can be enjoyed and appreciated by new age and international music utilizing SEPT 17-OCT 3, 2010 OCT 29-NOV 14, 2010 marionettes he has crafted and ultimately everyone. We feel that every child should 20 to 30 string, wind and percussion brings to life with his own hands. have equal access to the arts. This instruments from around the world. Using four synchronized digital samplers to The Cashore Marionettes Todd Green The Florentine Opera record and overdub himself live on stage, the one-man-orchestra weaves magic and music into an unforgettable and enriching performance. “Music is the universal language and I firmly believe that music can come the FEB 11-27, 2011 MAR 25-APR 10, 2011 closest to creating an understanding of other cultures. Children are bombarded with pop culture and what they hear “The illusion that the marionette is program is a wonderful tool in from the news. Their viewpoint of the moving on its own without being developing little ears and our future world changes for the good when they manipulated by a string can be very audiences,” says Elizabeth Gardner, are introduced to the unusual and powerful. There is something inherently director of education and outreach at different sounds of music from places poetic about how the marionettes the Florentine Opera. like the Middle East, Asia and South MAY 6-22, 2011 JUNE 10-26, 2011 communicate through their movement. The Billy Goats Gruff will also feature the America,” says Green. It’s easy to get lost in the performance,” vocal talents of the fourth grade choir For more information regarding Todd he says. club from Summit Elementary School. Green, visit www.toddgreen.com. The program is a collection of original Students will have the opportunity to 10% OFF vignettes and scenes from everyday life set work directly with members of the opera For more information about the new WCT SUBSCRIPTIONS to original and classical music by company to learn the music and stage Family Series at the Oconomowoc Arts (Limited to new subscribers) composers such as Vivaldi, Beethoven and movement for the performance. Center or to order tickets, call the OAC Season Ticket Copland. “Each piece has a specific purpose “It is so important to get our kids box office (262) 560-3172 or visit the Six wonderful shows with reserved seats. and is designed to elicit a broad range of excited about something like opera. website at www.theoac.net. Regularly $90.00 / Sale Price $81.00 emotions about what it is to be human. It’s Their minds are so open and they are Flex Pass sort of like the ups and downs of a roller willing to try new things. We want to Rebecca Seymour is a freelance writer and journalist and has had Four coupons, six shows, countless possibilities. coaster. I try to surprise my audiences with develop people who appreciate the arts hundreds of works published in area Regularly $60.00 / Sale Price $54.00 something they aren’t expecting and of in all ways and for their whole lives,” says newspapers and magazines, including PIX 3 course, a bit of magic,” says Cashore. Kay Kline, music teacher at Summit Metroparent, Living on the Lake and 30 West. Rebecca has lived in and around Make your own three-show season package. The performance is most appreciated Elementary. “Being able to work so closely the Lake Country area for nearly 40 years and has been Regularly $45.00 / Sale Price $40.50 by adults, teens and children ages 8 and with the professional performers from the actively involved with and supporting the performing arts since high school. She and her husband Bill live in older. For more information about the Florentine Opera and then perform for For more information: Cashore Marionettes, visit their peers and families is an unbelievable Oconomowoc with their two silly little girls, and are so grateful for this new gem in their community – the 262-547-0708 www.cashoremarionettes.com. experience for our children.” Oconomowoc Arts Center! waukeshacivictheatre.org

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Sunday, December 12, 2010 • 2:00 pm 2010 Summer Series Orchestra “O” Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra Concert Tickets are available at the OAC – $18 Adults and $8.00 Students, Reserved Concert information will be announced later in the year. Service fees apply on all sales. For more information, visit www.oconchamberorch.org.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Saturday. February 5, 2011 • 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm One Step Closer: A Documentary Film by Terry Kadhusdal Nova Scotia Traditions Kids from Wisconsin The way we die has dramatically changed over the last 100 & Atlantic Wave Broadway/Popular Music years. Instead of dying at home surrounded by friends and Celtic Music family, most of us will die slowly in an institution. After suffering personal losses, Terry Kaldhusdal and Mike Bernhagen began a mission to find the root causes of what ails this country when comes to treating the terminally ill. One Step Closer is a collection Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 of personal stories from around the country. While it is a subject 7:00 pm 7:00 pm most of us want to avoid, it is a topic all of us must face. In the Joan Curto: Shaking Copper Box end, this documentary will take you one step closer to knowing The Blues Away Cajun/Southern what is best for you and your family. www.onestepcloserfilm.org Blues/Jazz Music Rock Music Saturday, April 9, 2011 • 7:30 pm Tri-Club Plaza Event More information will be coming at a later date.

Sunday, April 10, 2011 • 6:00 pm Orchestra “O” Saturday, October 16, 2010 • 6:00 pm • The Little Theatre Oconomowoc Chamber Orchestra Concert PAAC “Ekphrastic” Poetry/Art Event Concert information will be announced later in the year. One Vision: A Fusion of Art and Poetry in Lake Country For more information, visit www.oconchamberorch.org. “Free Event” Sponsored By the Pewaukee Area Arts Council. For more information, visit www.pewaukeearts.org. Tuesday, April 19, 2011 • 7:00 pm Wisconsin Philharmonic Concert – Sunday, October 17, 2010 • 3:00 pm The Ulimate Romantics Wisconsin Philharmonic Concert – The Romantic Spirit Round out a season of Romantic masters with three of the In the inaugural season opener, we welcome you to a duo of greatest: Tchaikovsky, Liszt, and Chopin. A special rendition of Romantic masterworks: the world premiere of the new version Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy-Overture, incorporating of Symphony No. 3 by Waukesha County’s own internationally both the 1869 and 1880 versions. Audience favorite Andrew acclaimed composer, Daron Hagen, and the Third Symphony Armstrong completes the evening with the lyric beauty of that launched the Romantic era, Beethoven’s “Eroica. “ J.S. Bach’s Chopin’s Andante Spinato and Grand Polonaise, and Liszt’s Third Brandenburg Concerto will start the festivities. For more immortal Piano Concerto No. 1. For more information or tickets, information or tickets, visit www.waukeshasymphony.org or call visit www.waukeshasymphony.org or call 262-547-1858. 262-547-1858.

Saturday, May 21, 2011 • 7:30 pm Sunday, October 24, 2010 • 2:00 pm Bel Canto/MSO Concert Oconomowoc Memorial Auxiliary Fundraiser Concert The Fiery Oratory of Frederick Douglass and the Poignant Poetry Gary Christensen’s All-Star SUPERband presents an exciting of Walt Whitman reflect on the Civil War and its times. For more program of big band music that will have you tapping your toes. information, visit www.belcanto.org or call 414-481-8801. This Milwaukee group features many of the “hottest” jazz musicians from Southern Wisconsin. Tickets are available at the OAC – $25 Reserved. Service fees apply on all sales. For more Saturday, June 4, 2011 information, contact Dorothy Revnew 262-569-2763 or Diana OAC Fund Raising Gala Markus 262-96S3716. More information will be coming at a later date. OCONOMOWOC AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 24 25 OCONOMOWOC AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR OF EVENTS KEY Ready with the best. Oconomowoc High School Nature Hill Intermediate Silver Lake Intermediate Elementary Schools 2010 We all want the best for our children. We want them to October 14 OHS Choir Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm learn in a place where teachers take the time to know October 18 OHS Symphonic & Varsity Bands Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm October 21 SLI 7th & 8th Choral Concert • SLI Gym • 7:00 pm them, challenge them and encourage them. October 25 OHS, NHI, SLI Orchestras, “Halloween” Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm October 26 SLI 7th & 8th Band Concert • SLI Gym • 7:00 pm But how do you know if Oconomowoc schools is that place? November 4 NHI 7th & 8th Band & Choir Concert • NHI Gym • 7:00 pm November 13 OHS Musical, “Bye, Bye Birdie” • OAC • 7:30 pm November 14 OHS Musical, “Bye, Bye, Birdie” • OAC • 1:30 pm November 18-20 OHS Musical, “Bye, Bye Birdie” • OAC • 7:30 pm December 2 OHS Winter Jazz Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm READ WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT December 7 NHI 5th Band/Orchestra/Choir “Holiday” Concert • NHI Gym • 6:00 pm NHI 6th Band/Orchestra/Choir “Holiday” Concert • NHI Gym • 7:30 pm December 9 Greenland 2nd Grade “Holiday” Concert • Gym • (TBA) Oconomowoc Schools December 10 OHS Wind Symphony Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm December 14 NHI 7th & 8th Band/Orchestra/Choir “Holiday” Concert • NHI Gym • 7:00 pm SLI 5th & 6th Band/Orchestra/Choir “Holiday” Concert • SLI Gym • 7:00 pm OHS Choral Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm “We have a great learning environment with December 15 Ixonia “Holiday” Concert • Gym • (TBA) December 16 SLI 7th & 8th Band/Orchestra/Choir Concert • SLI Gym • 7:00 pm all sorts of resources available to us; December 17 Meadow View “Holiday” Concert • Gym • 10:00 am & 2:00 pm teachers...step up and change the way they December 21 OHS Orchestra Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm Greenland Kindergarten Concert • Gym • (TBA) teach to incorporate different technology.” Summit K-3 “Holiday” Concert • Gym • 12:30-3:30 pm Oconomowoc student recipient of the 2010 2011 Kohl Foundation Award January 28 District Student/Staff Talent Show • OAC • 7:00 pm February 24-26 OHS Drama, Student Directed Play • Little Theater • 7:30 pm “Oconomowoc High School provided a foundation for my success February 27 OHS Drama, Student Directed Play • Little Theater • 2:00 pm March 1 NHI 5th & 6th Band/Orchestra/Choir Concert • NHI Gym • 7:00 pm through dedicated teachers and coaches, challenging classes and March 5 WSMA District Solo & Ensemble • Kettle Moraine High School • All Day opportunities to participate and lead in extra-curricular activities.” March 7 Greenland 1st Grade “First Day of Spring” Concert • Gym • (TBA) March 10 SLI Spring Play • OAC • 7:00 pm Major Jodi Miller Maroney March 11 SLI Spring Play • OAC • 7:00 pm Marine, Pilot and OHS Wall of Fame Honoree March 12 SLI Spring Play • OAC • 2:00 pm March 14 OHS, NHI, SLI Combined Choral Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm March 17 OHS Wind Symphony & 8th Grade Bands Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm “The material in Into The Woods is...very difficult material for young March 22 OHS Symphonic, Varsity & 7th Grade Bands Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm March 24 OHS, NHI, SLI Orchestra Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm performers. (OHS Director) Thomas Klubertanz mounts a profession- April 7 OHS Jazz Ensemble with the Waukesha Jazz Express • OAC • 6:30 pm ally staged version that pleases in every way: from the stellar cast to April 7-9 NHI Spring Musical • NHI Cafetorium • (TBA) top-notch visual designs and luscious orchestrations. If we wouldn’t April 14 Greenland 4th Grade “Earth Day” Concert • Gym • (TBA) Summit 4th Grade “Wisconsin Program” • Gym • 2:00 pm have known this was the work of high school performers, you would April 28-30 OHS Drama, “My Awesome 80’s Prom” • Little Theater • 7:30 pm have guessed that it was the work of non -equity professional stature.” May 5-7 OHS Drama, “My Awesome 80’s Prom” • Little Theater • 7:30 pm May 8 OHS Drama, “My Awesome 80’s Prom” • Little Theater • 2:00 pm Production comments from Tommy Awards judging of Into The May 12 NHI 5th & 6th Band/Orchestra Concert • NHI Gym • 7:00 pm Woods performed November 2009 at the Oconomowoc Arts Center May 17 OHS Spring Bands Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm May 18 Greenland 3rd Grade “Armed Forces Day” Concert • Gym • (TBA) OHS was recently awarded seven Tommy Awards, including May 22 OHS Band Banquet • OHS Cafeteria • 5:30 pm Into The Woods. May 23 SLI 7th & 8th Band Concert • SLI Gym • 7:00 pm Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Direction for May 24 SLI 5th & 6th Band/Orchestra Concert • SLI Gym • 7:00 pm May 25 SLI 7th & 8th Band/Orchestra Concert • SLI Gym • 7:00 pm May 26 OHS Choral Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm June 1 OASD Band-O-Rama • OHS Field House • 7:00 pm June 2 NHI 5th – 8th Choirs Concert • NHI Gym • 7:00 pm Visit SLI Choral Music Finale • SLI Gym • 7:00 pm www.oasd.k12.wi.us June 3 District Jazz Night 2011 • OAC • 6:30 pm June 6 NHI 7th & 8th Bands Honors Concert • NHI Gym • 7:00 pm for more information. June 7 OHS, NHI, SLI 7th & 8th Orchestras Honors Concert • OAC • 7:00 pm June 9 OHS Drama, “Ivy Awards Night” • OAC • 6:00 pm

26 27 BOX OFFICE & GENERAL INFO BOX OFFICE & GENERAL INFO

Location: The box office is located in the lobby of the arts center at 641 E. Forest Street. The OAC is west of the Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital. TWO GREAT WAYS TO SAVE!

Box Office Hours: TUESDAY-FRIDAY, 12:00-4:00 PM and 90 MINUTES BEFORE EVENT TIME. 1 CREATE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTION With four series, 20 different events and 26 dates to choose from! Pick any FOUR EVENTS, save $1.00 off each ticket in your order! SIX EVENTS, save $1.50 off each ticket in your order! TO PURCHASE TICKETS EIGHT EVENTS, save $2.00 off each ticket in your order! • In Person during regular business hours or 90 minutes before event time. Conditions: • Subscriptions may only be purchased through the box office during regular business hours • Over the Phone by calling 262.560.3172 during regular business hours or • Service fees apply to all tickets purchased 90 minutes before event time. Subscription Benefits: 1. Pre-sale of all events – You are able to come into the Box Office and buy your subscription before • On Line at WWW.THEOAC.NET, 24/7. the season goes on sale. This will be during the month of July, 2010. If you miss this date, we are able to set you up throughout the year with remaining seat selections. 2. Receive a discount on all your purchases. PAYMENT/PROCESSING 3. Missed Show Insurance – should you need to miss a show, we will be happy to exchange your • In Person at the box office: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, cash and ticket for another show, free of charge and pending seat availability. local checks accepted. 4. Free mailed subscription to the OAC Magazine. 5. A free poster of the OAC. • Over the Phone and On Line: Visa, MasterCard, Discover accepted. 6. Be included on our email list for special announcements and discount offers. 7. Able to attend the 2/5 special film event, free of charge. • A Service Fee is applied to the sale of each ticket. $3.50 On Line, $2.50 In Subscriptions go on sale July 6, 2010. Person/Over the Phone MAIN STAGE SEATING CHART 2 PACKAGES • Mailing your order requires an additional postage and handling fee of $1.50, Coffee House Cabaret Package or place your order at will call for FREE. 6 dates available, 3 shows to choose from. Adults can buy one date per show and receive • Group Tickets: Save with a 10% discount on 10 or more tickets. Group tickets can $2.00 off each ticket. Students can buy one only be purchased In Person or Over the Phone by calling 262.560.3172. Tickets date per show and receive $1.00 off each may be added to your order later, subject to availability. No refunds or exchanges ticket. Service fees apply. with group ticket orders. Family Package • Gift Certificates are available through the box office. Call 262.560.3172 during 4 dates available, 4 shows to choose from. Adults can buy all 4 shows and receive $2.00 LITTLE THEATER regular business hours. COFFEE HOUSE CABARET SEATING CHART off each ticket. Students can buy one date per show and receive $1.00 off each ticket. • Full payment is required with your order. *ALL SALES FINAL. Sorry, no refunds. Service fees apply. • Exchanges are permitted 24 hours prior to event time subject to availability. 2011 Summer Series Package Exchanges must be for a ticket of equal value. Watch for more information on this series coming soon! • Accessibility to the OAC is available to everyone. Patrons needing special seating or access should call ahead at 262.560.3172. The OAC will provide assistance. MEMBERSHIP • Hearing or visually impaired patrons may have FREE access to the OAC’s FM Memberships are on sale August 3, 2010. Become a member of the OAC for only assisted listening system. Call the box office ahead of time to have one reserved. $20 per person. With this membership, you will receive: Patrons requiring signing should call two weeks prior to the performance to make • Special “Invite only” gatherings arrangements. This is also a FREE service. • Access to “Meet and Greet” receptions for certain shows • Free admission to 2/5 film event • Weather related cancellation information is available by calling 262.560.3170. Non-subscription event tickets go on sale August 3, 2010. If you have any questions or concerns, please call our box office at 262-560-3172. 28 29 $500K$500K Invest in a dream SpotlightSpopotlight on PPAPACEACE come true Acousticalca concert shell & improvementse $400K$400K The Oconomowoc Arts Center (OAC) MotorizeMotorizediz d winches for stage sceneryc will be a centerpiece of our Exteriorior wave-wall colored lightingg community’s rich artistic tradition $300K$300K for generations to come. Soundnd & light station electronicstr

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