Having trouble viewing this email?Click here OAC Newsletter Happy New Year! January, 2014 Quick Links Cabaret Cafe Series About Us Event Information Event Calendar Ida Jo Tickets Friday, January 10 Directions Saturday, January 11 Box Office Dinner 6:30 p.m. In This Issue Show 7:00 p.m. Ida Jo Show Only ComedySportz $23 Adults & Seniors Home Free $12 HS Students & Younger Meet Chef Tim Muench Dinner Package OASD Executive Chef $33 Adults & Seniors $23 HS Students & Younger Reserved Seating - Service Fees May Apply "Ida Jo" is the winner of the 2013 WAMI - "Female Vocalist of the Year award." This talented vocalist and fiddle player will bring her "down-home" charm and unique music to the OAC's Little Theater stage. "Ida Jo's" musical style builds on a long history of blending rock, folk and gospel music. Where did you learn your On violin, Ida employs a seldom heard technique that is the combination cooking skills? of a folk, fiddle style, called "chopping" and her extensive classical training. First, with my mom and my She plays the rhythm, the harmony and sometimes even the melody at grandmother. They were the biggest influences. They had a the same time. What it ends up sounding like is beyond explanation and small farm in Menomonee Falls so I without comparison, somewhere between an acoustic guitar and an guess you could say I knew organic orchestra. She is one of only a handful of violinists in the world to play in and free range before those were the style. actual terms. Everything back then was organic so that's what I try and The intimate setting of the Little Theater will again host the series. The practice as much as possible venue is completely transformed into a warm, inviting environment with especially when it's in an table linens, soft-lighting and great acoustics. uncontrolled environment. As the chef for the OASD there are some Chef Tim will be serving up French onion roasted government regulations but when I meatloaf with garlic Yukon gold roasted mashed get to cook for the OAC, that's potatoes with a mushroom reduction sauce and when my creativity really comes delightfully seasoned fresh green beans. For out. dessert, the options are Mississippi mud pie, http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/...37ef&c=8a9799f0-510e-11e3-9076-d4ae5292c426&ch=8b9a8b00-510e-11e3-90b0-d4ae5292c426[1/3/2014 12:24:01 PM] What did you do before coming black forest cake with strawberry coulis, cookies, to Oconomowoc Area School and more. Beverages include, soda, water, coffee District? and tea. Food is also available a la carte each show evening. Previously, I cooked for several local companies, restaurants, and two very well-known celebrities Dinner packages are available which include a show ticket and the meal: and several Green Bay Packers $33 Adults and $23 Students, reserved. Show only tickets are also when I was a private, personal available: $23 Adults and $12 Students, reserved. Service fees may chef. Everything I've done has led apply. Please indicate when ordering tickets if you would like a dinner to this. It's neat to know who I've package or show ticket only. cooked for and what I've done but every person who comes to the "Just a reminder that most of the Cabaret Café series have been selling OAC is my favorite guest now. out in previous years, and we have been turning people away" - OAC What are you excited to bring to director, Michael Duncan states. "Because these performances are in the the Cabaret Café series? Little Theater, seating is limited and tickets sell out quickly. Don't be left Freshness. To me it's not about a out in the cold, call ahead to reserve your tickets today!" big presentation as far as the food but that the food should Mark your calendar for the remaining two complement the show and please Cabaret Café shows - February 14 and 15, "Four the audience. If you go to the Guyz in Dinner Jackets" in "Valentine's Day restaurant, the food should be the Special" (SORRY SOLD OUT) and "PT Gazell & the star, and for this, the show should shine and the food should do it Side Effects" will take the stage on March 21 and justice. 22. What are some of your spins on the menu? Great seating is still available for "Ida Jo" and "PT & the Side Effects!" The meatloaf for Ida Jo will be Menus are available on our website. what I consider a French onion roasted meatloaf with Yukon gold ComedySportz smashed potatoes and a mushroom sauce. I'd like to bring to the table allergy awareness; if there is a guest that is allergic to something, I can take care of that. I can also do vegetarian or gluten- Saturday, January 25 free meals as well. I think that's Two Shows: important because I don't want 5:00 p.m. - Family Show people to feel that they can not 7:30 p.m. - Late Show eat at the show due to special circumstances. I want everybody to feel special. Just let me know in Tickets: $18 Adults and Seniors, $10 Students advance. Reserved Seating - Service Fees May Apply What's an interesting fact about you? ComedySportz is an all Improv, all suggestion based comedy show, fun for I've cooked for Halli Berry and all ages. Two teams of "Actletes" get suggestions from the audience, create David Bowie. There is something scenes onstage, and compete for your laughs! You decide what each scene to be said for that, because it is is about, you decide who you think is funnier, and you decide who wins! If much harder to be a personal chef. you haven't guessed yet-- the most important part of the show is YOU! However, with this new Bring your kids, bring your grandma, and bring your friends! Great for arrangement of preparing food for church groups, birthday parties and teens. the students and the OAC, I am fortunate to have the ability to use Come join us for dinner, snacks http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/...37ef&c=8a9799f0-510e-11e3-9076-d4ae5292c426&ch=8b9a8b00-510e-11e3-90b0-d4ae5292c426[1/3/2014 12:24:01 PM] the best of everything I have learned from my previous and/or refreshments. All experiences which makes it less ComedySportz shows will be challenging. featuring Cousins Subs, Rocky What can people expect from your Rococo Pizza, chips, beverages and menus in the Cabaret Café? desserts, including Mrs. Wonn- They can definitely expect derful's Cake Balls! freshness, a whole lot of caring, a whole lot of attention to detail, and someone who really cares. Pizza and sub combo meal deals are available! Items are also sold When I put a plate in front of separately. someone, there's no better feeling If you can't make this date in January, mark your calendar for for me in seeing that someone March 15th - two shows again - 5:00 and 7:30 p.m.! enjoy it and smile. My goal for everyone that comes to the OAC to say "Wow, that was great." Check This OUT! Visual Arts "Home Free" wins popular TV competition "Moving Color "The Sing-Off" Standing Color" Presented by artists, Bill & Richard Taylor January 10 - February 1 Reception: January 10 at 5:30 Buy Tickets NOW! Click here. in the OAC lobby (prior to the Cabaret Café Come see them live at the OAC - April 12th - 7:30 p.m. Series, Ida Jo). This duo of father and son "Home Free" vocal band, winners of the fourth season of NBC's musical bring a display of rich works in competition series "The Sing-Off," will take its dynamo harmonics to the all different media; from oil, to watercolor, to sculpture to next level on the Oconomowoc Arts Center stage Saturday, April 12. murals. Both are local artists and have shown their works "Home Free" features five male vocalists from Minnesota with extensive throughout the county and have sculptures and murals theatrical and musical training. With a genre of music that covers an eclectic displayed throughout the mix of country, pop, jazz, classical and gospel, all songs are performed with Milwaukee area. only the human voice and microphones - A cappella -technically, it's what they do. But "Home Free" is not a bow-tie barbershop quartet. Each performance engages the audience in a rich blend of harmonies that recreate an entire band experience, proving there is virtually no limit to the human voice. The nationally acclaimed vocal band includes Austin Brown (tenor), Rob Lundquist (tenor), Chris Rupp (baritone), Tim Foust (bass) and Adam Rupp (beatboxer/vocal percussionist). "The OAC audience will be jaw-droppingly amazed. Our favorite tagline is 'your eyes won't believe what your ears are hearing!' Using just our five Mission Statement voices, the audience is going to hear a complete 'band' sound, filled with http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/...37ef&c=8a9799f0-510e-11e3-9076-d4ae5292c426&ch=8b9a8b00-510e-11e3-90b0-d4ae5292c426[1/3/2014 12:24:01 PM] drums, bass, guitar, horns and more," said "Home Free's" founder and The Oconomowoc Arts Center musical director, Chris Rupp. mission is to provide patrons and artists of all ages, a professional, cultural and NBC's "The Sing-Off," hosted by multiplatinum recording artist Nick Lachey, educational experience with the highest quality and celebrity judges, acclaimed singer-songwriter, Jewel, Ben Folds (Ben programming opportunities Folds Five) and Shawn Stockman (R&B group Boyz II Men) returned for its possible.