GATHERING ON THE GREEN

Gathering on the Green is a Mequon based organization that presents exceptional entertainment

Spring 2017 Volume 1 Number 2

Kenny Loggins ’ remarkable four-decade plus career has brought him hit songs, 12 platinum albums and a pair of Grammys. He’s had smash hits on Hollywoods favorite soundtracks, rocked worldwide stages and found his way into children's hearts. Formed in 1971, Loggins & Messina went on to become one of the most successful duos of the 1970’s with over 16 million records sold featuring “Your Momma Don’t Dance”, “Danny’s Song” and “House at Pooh Corner” among their hits Loggins solo career has included “Whenever I Call You Friend,” a duet with of , “” with Michael McDonald of which earned them a Grammy for Song of the Year and “This Is It”, which earned Loggins the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. Loggins’ has achieved success with film soundtracks including “I.m Alright” from , “Footloose”, from”Footloose, and “Danger Zone” and ” from .

Michael McDonald The voice of Michael Mc Donald. Distinctive and Soulful, it is instantly recognizable as one of the most emotive of our times. An artist who has been a musical presence for four decades. From Doobie Brothers’ classics such as ”Takin It To The Streets,” ”What A Fool Believes” and his solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin” through two highly acclaimed Motown Albums, the five-time Grammy Award winning McDonald is both timeless and ever- evolving. In the 1970’s McDonald joined Steely Dan and became an integral part of the group’s sound. In the mid-70s, McDonald joined the Doobie Brothers and contributed as a singer, keyboardist and songwriter on such hits as “It Keeps You Running”, “” and “What A Fool Believes.” His distinct vocal style also made him one of the world’s most sought-after singers. McDonald has lent his voice to records by artists including , , , Joni Mitchell and Vince Gill. During the”80’s and 90’s his solo career saw success and the Grammy winning-duet with James Ingram “YaMo B There”.McDonald released his Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling pair of Motown Albums in 2003. In 2005 he partnered with Hallmark for a special album, “Through The Many Winters.” Recently he and co-horts Donald Fagen and Boz Scaggs formed an 11-piece soul group who tour as The Dukes of September. McDonald continues to tour extensively as a solo artist. 1 Gathering on the Green Presents Invites you to Attend

A Fundraiser to benefit Gathering on the Green Youth and Scholarship Programs Friday, May 19, 2017 6:00pm Cocktails - 7:30 Dinner Wisconsin Club Country Club 6200 West Good Hope Road Milwaukee, WI Silent & Voice Auction Music by: Lou Menchaca Trio Price: $75.00 per person

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Please join us… On Friday May 19th, we are holding our annual Sound Check Fundraiser. We are very excited to be hosting it at the beautiful Wisconsin Club - Country Club. Get a bunch of your friends together and spend the evening enjoying great food, music, bid on auction items in a charming setting. The night is a fundraiser for our youth education program and scholarship fund, so join us and have some fun while supporting a good cause. It has been an exciting year for Gathering on the Green. We had a special treat in sharing an evening with John Oates just before the announcement of the Daryl Hall & John Oates nationwide arena tour which will stop in Milwaukee at the BMO Bradley Center on May 13th. Look for his memoirs “Change of Seasons” which will be released on March 28th. Our July event featuring Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald promises to be another high energy sell out. If you are looking for tickets or tents, please go to our website www.gatheringonthegreen.org

Thanks for your Support - Rob Kos, Executive Director 2 John Oates An Evening of Conversation and Music

On February 23rd, GOG was fortunate to present “John Oates: An Evening of Conversation and Music.” On this very special evening John took us on a musical journey of his life. He talked about and played his early influences , Hall & Oates classics and gems from his solo career. John talked about how his meeting Daryl Hall at a concert where they performed separately with their own groups and found themselves escaping the building together when a fight broke out. The inauspicious meeting led to a career with Daryl Hall & John Oates becoming Photos by: Rich Zimmermann the biggest selling duo in music history. Thanks to our sponsors: Chuck’s Place, The event was held at the James Barr Exacto Spring, Froze Design Build, Performing Arts Center at Homestead High Impressions Spa, Richmond Investment Services School. The newly renovated theatre showed and US Bank us all what a gem it is. We would like to thank everyone at the school for providing such a Gathering on the Green great asset to the community. a 501 (c) (3) Non Profit Corporation Executive Committee Traci Cain, Co-President Greg Heitz, Co- President Melissa Shneyder, Vice President Jim Lysaught, Secretary

Board Members Jane Bell Greg Pauly Darren Fisher Matt Richmond Lucia Frances Tim Vertz

Staff Rob Kos, Executive Director Sara Grover, Director of Development Betty Patrick, Ass’t Director of Development Photos by: Program Book Coordinator Jean Hill Jennifer Moore, Box Office Manager Kathy Rosing, Administration

Mission Gathering on the Green is a Mequon based 11124 N. Cedarburg Rd,#290, Mequon, WI 53092 262.242.6187 organization that presents exceptional 3 entertainment and advances youth education. www.gatheringonthegreen.org 4