M E S S AG E F R O M T H E A R T S C E N T E R M A N AG E R A few notes on the end of 2010… 2010 ended on a high note for the OAC. Our two holiday offerings of A Clooney Christmas and American Folklore Theatre’s Guys and Does were well attended and enjoyed by all. To add to the success of those two events we determined that nearly 40% of those in attendance were new patrons to the arts center. We are very grateful that so many new people have decided to make the OAC a part of their lives. Judging from the response the events received each performance and considering many of the comments shared in the lobby afterwards, I would say that they had a wonderful experience. Looking forward to the New Year… The New Year starts off with something old and something new. Back by popular demand is our Coffeehouse Cabaret Series featuring the incomparable Pat McCurdy on January 14 and 15, The Harrisons, a father and son duo from the Lake Country area on February 11 and 12, and closing out the series is a great Milwaukee jazz and blues duo, Electri-violet featuring the velvet tones of Carole Fererra and guitarist John Plankenthorn. Another great feature of this series is Chef Brian Shoemake’s savory cuisine of fresh, made from scratch sandwiches, soups, salads and specialty desserts, all in an intimate setting in our Little Theater. Excellent food, fun and great entertainment, all at a great value, but get your tickets early…by the end of the series a season ago we were selling out. Our cabaret space only holds 90 people. A great way to spend a wintery night! Something new this year is our Family Series featuring four wonderful events. The Milwaukee Ballet II Company will open the series with an extraordinary collection of classical variations and new choreography created by the Milwaukee Ballet’s School and Artistic staff on February 4 at 7:00 pm. Sunday, February 13 at 3:00 pm, the nationally renowned Cashore Marionettes will present their performance of Life in Motion. The performance is suitable for ages 12 and older. On Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00 pm, the Florentine Opera will present the children’s opera Billy Goats Gruff. Featured in that performance are 3rd and 4th grade students from Summit Elementary School as the “goat” chorus. The series finishes on a musical note featuring Todd Green – A World of Music on April 5 at 7:00 pm. You can save on all four by getting a series subscription. What a terrific gift for the whole family. Some Changes Moving Forward… The OAC recently conducted an on line patron survey and had a good response from current patrons and many responses from people who have yet to visit the arts center. The input will be very helpful as we move forward into the 2011/12 season. One major change is in our committee structure at the OAC. Several new committees made up of Oconomowoc area residents and OAC Staff have been formed. We now have a Programming Committee, Marketing Committee, Visual Arts Committee, Film Series Committee and a Special Events Committee. All of these volunteer committees will begin work in earnest this January to help the arts center develop better series programming and expand our marketing and promotional resources to get the information out to you. Thanks again for all your support of the OAC. Your attendance and your input will make the arts center a valued treasure for the Oconomowoc area for years to come. Have a great New Year! Michael Duncan OAC Manager Oconomowoc Arts Center 1
O C O N O M OWO C A R T S C E N T E R S TA F F Arts Center Manager......................................................................................... Michael Duncan Box Office....................................................... Christina Brockish, Connie Rizzo, Ginni Hicks House Managers....................................................................Lynne Carlstein, Mark Carlstein, Deborah Duncan, Lindsay Duncan, Megan Elftman, Angie Harrison, David Harrison, Davey Harrison, Dan Holzmiller, Adrianna Nowak OAC Technicians....................................................Marisa Abbot, Nick DaVia, Sean Floeter, Aary Gariss, John Kyle, Michael Nicolai, Joe Zack, Andrew Zietlow Usher /House Manager Coordinator........................................................Christina Brockish Marketing/Public Relations..............................................................................Robin Krakauer
M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T The Oconomowoc Arts Center mission is to provide patrons and artists of all ages, a professional, cultural and educational experience with the highest quality programming opportunities possible. C O M M I T T E E S / PA R T N E R S H I P S Oconomowoc Area School District Dr. Patricia E. Neudecker, Superintendent of Schools Board Of Education Mr. Donald Wiemer, President Mrs. Susan Kay, Vice President Mr. Dave Guckenberger, treasurer Mr. Mike Bickler, Clerk Mrs. Sandra Schick Mr. John Griswold Ms. Elizabeth Thelen Programming Committee Marisa Abbot Lisa Boudin Michael Duncan Marilyn Largent Emily Mariano Betty Reul Kim Schultz Peter Schwabe Joe Zack Marketing Committee Michael Duncan Robin Krakauer Rebecca Seymour Jennifer Starke-White Kate Winckler
Visual Arts Committee Michael Duncan Terry Peterson Paul Schultz Jason Van Roo Film/Media Committee Michael Duncan Terry Kaldhusdal James Scheuer Special Events/Hospitality Committee Julie Falk Jack Grothaus Ginni Hicks Barbara Hirsch Sandy Karkossa John Koehn June Mather Artistic Partnerships First Stage Children’s Theater Academy, Milwaukee
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SUPPORT With Gratitude, the Oconomowoc Area School District acknowledges these local organizations, businesses and private patrons for their outstanding support of the Oconomowoc Arts Center Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts Oconomowoc Performing Arts Council Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation Plunkett Raysich Architects Oconomowoc Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary Paul Phelps and Oakbrook Esser Studios Mr. and Mrs. Narendra Patel – “Cuculidae” (Bird of Songs) Sculpture Ace Hardware of Oconomowoc Badger Blueprint of Oconomowoc Books & Company Brennan’s Market Footlights – Marcus Promotions, Inc. Jerry Foust Neumann Company The Pub – Irish Tavern & Restaurant Sherpers Thanks to the UW Extension and the SouthEast Wisconsin Master Gardeners for their assistance with the OAC gardens and their support of its educational value. Thanks to the Oconomowoc High School Landscape Class for their assistance with the OAC gardens.
The Oconomowoc Arts Center gratefully acknowledges grants from the Oconomowoc Area Foundation’s Scheriffius Fund and Richard R. and Karen Bertrand Charitable Fund. Direct gifts in memory have been made to the OAC by the following supporters: Mr. and Mrs. David Reul in memory of Ralph Trepte Dr. and Mrs. Victor Soderstrom in memory of Wally Wiese Mr. and Mrs. Donald Weimer in memory of Wally Wiese Rae Kinn in memory of Mary Von Bereghy
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THE VIC DONORS The VIC is the rehearsal area named in celebration of excellence in education in the Oconomowoc Area School District and in honor of Vic Passante, OHS theater director, teacher and mentor from 1974 to 2007. Major Donors The Debbink Family Foundation Craig and Mary Schiefelbein Thomas X. Herro Foundation Oconomowoc Area Foundation Orbis Corporation Paragon Development Systems, Inc. Pat and Mary Sue McNamee And to the students, community members, and businesses who contributed to the 2007 celebration honoring Vic Passante’s dedication to the arts and to learning.
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Pat McCurdy Friday, January 14 Saturday, January 15 7:00 pm This well known singer-songwriter is a favorite among the college, pub, and festival crowds. Pat McCurdy...................................................Vocalist/Musician 14 Oconomowoc Arts Center
PAT M C C U R D Y Pat McCurdy is a cabaret singer/ songwriter from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He regularly tours the upper midwestern part of the United States with regular stops in Milwaukee, Madison, Chicago, Green Bay, and Minneapolis. His shows usually consist of just him and his
guitar and include improvised interaction with the audience. While the majority of his audience is made up of a college-age crowd, McCurdy appeals to a large number of people of all ages. Performing well over 300 shows a year, his large catalog of original songs (over 600 and growing) covers a variety of topics such as lost loves, politics, family vacations, and how the world can’t live without relationships and alcohol.
Taher Chef, Brian Shoemake, known for his delectable cuisine, will start serving in The Vic at 6:30 PM and will continue food service through intermission. All food is a la carte.
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Chef Brian Shoemake’s Coffee House Menu
Sandwiches....................................................................$5.00 Stromboli Italian Sausage and Ham Roast Beef with Cheddar Chicken Walnut Salad Mediterranean Vegetable Wrap
Soups...................................................................... $3.00/cup
Wisconsin Cheddar Ale Roasted Cauliflower and Potato, topped with Jalapeño Bacon and Jack Cheese
$4.00 /bowl
Salad.............................................................................$2.00
Mixed Green Salad with Hard Boiled Eggs, Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Croutons
Desserts..........................................................Individually Priced
Assorted Cookies Mint Chocolate Brownies Homemade Orange Rum Cake
Drinks............................................................Individually Priced
Coffee Water Assorted Soda Tea
Drink of The Night:
Peppermint Mocha Hot Chocolate
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