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Auditions held Sunday, May 15 and Monday, May 16 from 6:00-7:30 at First United Methodist Church 127 North 10th Street Fort Dodge

Audition Packets are available at www.stagedoorfd.org Students need only attend one night of auditions.

Reminder: This production is open

Singing, Acting and Dance will all be a part of the audition.

Students auditioning only for the chorus/ensemble will not need to sing alone.

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to any student coming out of Kindergarten through 12th grade. Students who are recent graduates from the class of 2021 or 2022 are also welcome to audition.

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WHAT’S INSIDE 4 : Shellabration 2022 6: Ben Ahlers: Living in the Moment 9: Blanden 90th Anniversary 10: Oakland Cemetery Walk 11: Shrek Jr. Auditions

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Get ready to party with Bret Michaels and special guest Molly Hatchet this year during Shellabration’s 20th anniversary.

Get ready to party with Bret Michaels and special guest Molly Hatchet this year during Shellabration’s 20th anniversary.

By hailey brueschke Rockstar, reality TV superstar, director/ producer, Bret Michaels does it all, and he will be headlining this year’s 20th anniversary Shellabration with special guest Molly Hatchet.

Named after a 17th Century Axe Murderess who beheaded her lovers, Molly Hatchet, will begin their set at 7:00 p.m. This southern rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1971.

The peak of their success came between 19781984 releasing hits like “Flirtin’ With Disaster”, “Dreams I’ll Never See”, “Whiskey Man”, “Gator Country” and “Satisfied Man”.

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When we first started this initiative in 2002, there’s no way we could have imagined or predicted the excitement these events would generate.

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“When we first started this initiative in 2002, there’s no way we could have imagined or predicted the excitement these events would generate, the longevity we’d enjoy and the memories we’d be creating. Yet, here we are 20 years later and still rockin,” said Jim Reed, Shellabration President.

“Having Molly Hatchet in the lineup will be a trip back in time for me, ‘’ said Reed. “I can still remember shagging the drag with my friends in Fort Dodge back in 1980. Flirtin’ With Disaster would come on the radio and you’d hear it up and down Central Avenue from nearly every Camaro and Trans Am.”

Starting the night off at 6:00 p.m. will be the local band, Lone Tree Revival. They are an American rock band with a funky back beat and soulful horn section. Lone Tree Revival consists of Dan Cassady on trombone, Tim Miller on trumpet, Steve Nelson on Saxophone, Sean Minikis on guitar and vocals, Jeremy Ober on guitar and vocals, Jeremy Pearson on bass and vocals and Dean Davis on drums

Brett Michaels will finally take the stage at 9:15 p.m.

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“We wanted this year, our 20th anniversary, to be a party, and oh what a party it will be, ‘’ said Shellabration Director, Craig Schlienz. Bret Michaels was the perfect choice. He delivers a high energy, hits laden concert experience. He’ll definitely live up to his Nothin’ But a Good Vibe Tour title”, added Schlienz.

As Poisons front man, one of rock’s most iconic and enduring bands, Bret Michaels helped define the rock n’ roll scene on the Sunset Strip. Some of Poison’s hit singles include “Nothing But A Good Time”, “Talk Dirty To Me”, “Unskinny Bop”, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”, “I Want Action”, “Fallen Angel”, “I Won’t Forget You”, ``Stand’’. “Ride the Wind”, “Your Mama Don’t Dance”, “Look What the Cat Dragged In” and “Something To Believe In”.

Michaels was even successful with his own solo albums.

Along with his success in music, Michaels also starred in “Rock of Love with Bret Michaels” and Life as I Know It.” He appeared on “The Masked Singer” and “Celebrity Apprentice.” Michaels even won the Celebrity Apprentice, raising more than $300,000 for diabetes research.

His newest Show, “Rock My RV with Bret Michaels,” is set to premier on the Travel Channel in May. On the show, Michaels will lead a group fixing up RVs in true rock star style.

Gates for Shellabration open at 5:30 p.m. Food, soft drinks and adult beverages available for purchase in the venue. Tickets cost $40 in advance and increase to $50 beginning on Monday, May 30th leading up to the show on Saturday, June 11th. Kids 12 years of age and under are admitted free and all tickets are general admission with festival style seating.

Tickets will be available online at www.ticketweb.com or they can be purchased locally (Fort Dodge/Webster City) at Hy-Vee, Availa Bank, Northwest Bank, GreenState Credit Union, and Peoples Credit Union. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the gate unless they are already sold out.

Weather related info will be communicated via the Shellabration Inc Facebook page, 92.1 FM and via email for TicketWeb. In the event of adverse, unsafe weather, set times can start early or be delayed and lineups are subject to change.

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I can still remember shagging the drag with my friends in Fort Dodge back in 1980. Flirtin’ With Disaster would come on the radio.

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“Shellabration will be his last solo show this summer before he starts touring with Poison and Motley Crue. People coming to Shellabration will see and hear Michaels for a steal of a price compared to the Stadium tour coming up,” added Reed.

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Ben Ahlers Living in the Moment by anne kersten

Fort Dodge native Ben Ahlers plays “Jack” on the new HBO drama “The Gilded Age.” Created by Julian Fellows, the drama is set in New York during the Industrial Age of the late 1800s. It premiered in January and already was renewed for a second season. Ben was hired for his role in October 2019, but production was delayed due to Covid-19.

Ben’s creativity and flair for production started early. He remembers at age 4 directing his family in Peter Pan. Ben reminisced about visiting his grandparents and his aunt, a teacher, was able to get them access to the high school stage. Before he knew it, the family made a trip to the school, and he gave everyone a role (his dad played Peter, his mom Wendy, and his sister Tinkerbell). He remembers standing off stage feeding them lines. “I was creating something for the sake of creating it,” he said.

Ben, a 2015 graduate of Fort Dodge Senior High, now lives in the lower East side of Manhattan “with all the movers and shakers.

It’s down in the artsy neighborhood, with good young people, artists, writers, musicians,” he noted.

Twist and Shout recently caught up with Ben while he visited family in Fort Dodge.

The following is an excerpt from the interview.

Besides reading the script, what other preparation is there for your role?

“We were very, very fortunate to have some historians on set, who really painted the context of the circumstances because the 1880s is so far removed from our current reality.”

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his own life today and how there is always something to do (a place to go, a phone to check) and there isn’t a lot of time to be alone with your thoughts.

“I imagine when Jack went to bed at night, there were no distractions – it was just him and his thoughts about life. I appreciate how Jack lived in the moment, and that is what I’d like to do in my life.”

How did college prepare you for your current role?

“I think college taught me how to balance a lot on my plate especially when I took a heavy course load at the University of Michigan while still performing in 3-4 shows a year. Now that my career progresses, there’s more to handle so I appreciate those experiences.

“College also helped me take chances and know I was safe to make mistakes. There’s no other opportunity to do so many roles as when you’re in college. You can do three or four different shows a year. It helped me find my own process, my own expression and then be able to take that into a professional setting where the consequences do matter.”

What is your typical schedule for a week as you balance filming and your personal life?

“Fortunately, when you’re working, you’re working, so you’re really focused and dialed in on the task at hand. Each morning I meditate, journal, and focus on staying as healthy and aligned as possible. When you step on set, things move so quickly, and you must be ready in both your mind and body.

“On the flip side, when you’re not working, your entire life is open, so you must create structure for yourself. And have a reason to get up. Part of it is me being social; I like to set up coffees with people and hang with my friends.”

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What is most surprising to you about your work on the series?

“I think now that I’ve been at it for about four years now, I’ve started to find my rhythm and my way of being, both on set and in front of the camera, which are two different things.

platforms, many platforms are going to ‘share’ within. This means if I wanted to do another HBO series, and had a few weeks off, there might be a role for me.

“I know how to walk on the set now. I know how to listen, I know how to take notes, but more important, I know how to find my voice and give an opinion and say what I think.

“I’ve been developing TV shows, and a film about the Midwest, which is a story I’d like to tell.”

“We are hired to be a collaborator. So, you can walk up to the director and say, ‘Hey, can we try this?’ I think that’s what’s most surprising, you realize everyone’s a colleague, yes there’s a hierarchy, but everybody’s a person, they’re all just artists at heart.

If all goes as planned, where do you see yourself in 10 years?

“I’d like to start stretching myself as an actor to play parts further away from me and continue to understand and empathize.

“It’s not always the case, but with this show, it is.”

What’s it like doing a scene?

“It takes an unbelievable amount of time to do each scene.

They film it from every possible angle, spending 3-4 hours on each scene. Each set up is 30 minutes to an hour apart.

There is so much manpower that goes into each scene, it’s incredible.

“We have two studios in Queens, New York for a lot of the interior stuff. Then the back lot where you see the façade of the Russell house, the road, the brownstones- that is a backlot in Long Island. We leveled off a lot.

“We shoot on location in Troy, New York, next to Albany because it has the most architecture from that time. And then we shoot in Newport, Rhode Island, which is where the Astors and a lot of the elite lived. We shoot outside and sometimes inside their houses. It’s quite a production.”

What is the least favorite thing about your job?

“There’s nothing specific. I think I’m learning about the consequences- there is always a Yin to the Yang.

“I would say that some of the harder parts about pursuing this career is the feeling of instability, knowing that I may have to pack up and move at a moment’s notice.”

What advice would you have for your 16-yearold self?

“I would say stay focused on process, more than result. I think goal setting is helpful, but often goals or visions of who you want to be or what you want to become, distract you from the steps you could be taking now.

“It also can restrict you in being open to what the universe is going to give you when you could just ‘be.’ Write better, invest in your friendships more, make daily decisions that set you up best, and most important, stay in the moment.”

Do you have time to work on other projects? Is there anything in the works?

“In television, you are usually locked into that especially during the filming process. They need you to be ready at a moment’s notice in case the schedule changes.

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“I want to write, produce, direct, and continue to create art in as many different facets as I can. I’d also like to be more charitable and possibly open a foundation. I want to continue exploring what my calling is, in giving back, whether it’s my community or a broader initiative.”

Do you ever see yourself on Broadway?

“Theater is my real passion because that’s what I grew up with here (in Fort Dodge). One day I hope to perform on Broadway, but it must be the right project. It takes a lot of work, it’s really an exhausting process, to do eight shows a week. And you sacrifice a lot of your social time because you’re working every evening.”

Are most of your friends in the industry?

“I have a good number of friends in the industry, but I’ve also found that coming from Iowa, with so many different interests, I’ve sought out people from different worlds.

Actors can get a little myopic. Because it’s such a hard industry, you’re forced to focus on it, and that doesn’t really serve you.

“I’ve got my finance friends, artist friends, real estate friends, photography friends. No matter what industry you are in, it’s important to be a good communicator, build an idea, and have a vision.

“I do a lot of yoga, 1-2 hours a day. There’s a studio underneath my apartment.”

Ben’s yoga journey started online, but now it’s “beyond the physical, it’s beyond feeling better.

“It’s meditative, you’re alone with yourself for an hour and your body locks you into being present and focused.”

Any romance in your life?

“There’re just beautiful people, beautiful friends, potential partners out in the world. I’m just investing in present relationships, and then allowing them to progress as they progress. That’s a PC way of saying, ‘nothing now.’ I’m having fun with incredible people.”

Any fun things coming in Season 2 that you can share?

“There are some. New York is such a dynamic spot, and all these characters are so diverse, and want such varied things, so there is potential for any storyline. There definitely will be some surprises!”

“I’ve found that having a diverse spread in New York has made it so much more worth living.”

Shout out to the Fort Dodge Community Ben commented on the generosity and kindness of everyone in Fort Dodge and how the community instilled core values in terms of making art with people.

Ben noted that Tom Cocquerel, who plays Attorney Tom Raikes on the show has become a close friend. “We’re like brothers.”

“I received so much love from people, there was a momentum to it, where I did believe that I could accomplish things, he said.

During the shutdown the cast was limited as to who they could see so Ben was happy to have Tom to hang out with.

Ben started with Community Theater and mentioned the support of Buzz Posers and Larry Mitchell among many others. “My career will go however it goes, but to know that the reason I’m in it and how it started in the basement of First Baptist Church – that is my safety net. I continue to remind myself to come back to that place, whether it’s on HBO, or in my bedroom working on a Shakespeare monologue.”

What do you do on your time off?

“Travel makes me more present and open to different experiences.

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Celebrate the Blanden’s th 90 Anniversary during their annual Arts Festival by hailey brueschke

Come out to the Blanden to help celebrate their 90th anniversary during this year’s Blanden Arts Festival on June 11. The annual summertime event will run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and will feature artwork, entertainment, and free, fun activities for kids to enjoy.

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Since this year is also the 90th anniversary, we will also be using the festival as a birthday party for the Blanden.

“Since this year is also the 90th anniversary, we will also be using the festival as a birthday party for the Blanden, ‘’ said Eric Anderson, director of the Blanden Art Museum. “It is also the first festival we have been able to have in the last two years, so we are all very excited to be back and open again.”

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Guests can expect to see a wide array of artists who will have pieces displayed at their booth/tents ranging from metals & fibers, photography, homemade jewelry, pressed flowers, oil paintings, a blacksmith, and more.

“Art is about everyday life, said Anderson, “it is all about connecting with people, and that is what the festival is all about, bringing the community and artists together to share their love and display their work.”

Among the artists that will be on hand include Mary Jo Hinds, John Tapager, Mark True, Lisa Glaser, Ty Murray and Evelyn Ruhnke to name a few.

While enjoying all the creative expression, friends and family can also watch performers who will take the stage throughout the day. Gillette & Chen Music Academy will take the stage around 9:30 a.m. to get the live music going.

Following them will be Bad to the Bone Trombone Quartet. Then around noon the Burning Sensations will begin their performance.

Along with viewing and purchasing the art for sale, there will be plenty of art activities to do including clay projects, wind chimes, pendulum painting, shaving cream prints, and much more.

If anyone gets hungry, there will also be food vendors available for guests to purchase food.

“We were excited when we found out the festival was the same day as Shellabration,” Anderson added. “You can start your day with some relaxing, family fun at the Blanden Arts Festival and end your day rocking out at Shellabration.”

The Blanden Memorial Art Festival will be held Saturday, June 11 on the museum’s grounds at Third Ave N. The event is free to attend.

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Oakland Cemetery Walk

by hailey brueschke

Twenty years ago, Jerry and Marva Rowe went through over was passed. The Oakland Cemetery was then plotted up on the 7000 graves at Oakland Cemetery three different times to hill where it sits now. register everyone buried there.

“The Oakland Cemetery now sits among the Oak trees as Jerry also found all the information for Civil War soldiers a nice peaceful setting where families can come and have a buried at Oakland Cemetery. He then corresponded with picnic and celebrate their deceased loved ones, ‘’ said Carle.

Washington D.C to get the white headstones for soldiers. “Even today the deer stroll through the cemetery.

Friends of the Oakland Cemetery even helped pay for some of the headstones, but Jerry paid for a lot of them out of pocket. The theme of the walk this year is “strange deaths.”

This was a way for him to honor the soldiers, and from there Some of the people portrayed this year included: Agnus B. the Oakland Cemetery Walk was born.

McBane (1829-1888), portrayed by Tim Morris, his death caused his daughter’s death; Margaret A. Thompson Rush Rick Carle, the commissioner of the Friends of Oakland (1844-1920), portrayed by Stephanie Coble-Day, her death is Cemetery explains, “We do the walk each year on the second the reason we have lights on each street corner in Fort Dodge; week in June. We try to tell some history about our forefathers George A Rogers (1841-1914), portrayed by Sean O’Connor, and how they contributed to the beginning and history of Fort he was murdered in New York City while on a trip out east; Dodge and surrounding areas.”

Julia Flower Sherman (1807-1862) portrayed by Ruth Bennett, her, her daughter-in-law, and granddaughter drowned in the Egbert Bagg, an architect, engineer and an attorney from New Boone River on the way home from a trip out east; Louis W. York was paid $150 in 1859 to design the Oakland Cemetery. Neudeck (1852-1911) portrayed by Randy Hoover, was struck Early in the life of Fort Dodge, the cemeteries were located by lightning tending to his herds; Mary Ann Prusia (1844downtown, but in the 1850’s, the Rural Cemetery Movement 1886), portrayed by Teresa Naughton, she died mysteriously

7:00PM – The Oakland Cemetery STROLL THROUGH THE CEMETERY Walk through the cemetery & Guides will point out different headstones & give information about the person buried there.

FREE WILL DONATION Note: Must Park at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1436 21st Ave No. & Ride Dart to Cemetery bus leaves at 6:45 sharp

The 19th Annual Oakland Cemetery Walk will take place this year on Sunday June 12 at 2pm in the Bio Science Center at Iowa Central.

The cost for Friday night is a Free will donation. All proceeds from Friday and Sunday night go to the preservation of the Oakland Cemetery. Tickets for Sunday cost $7 per person and are available at the Bio Science center the day of the performance, or you can buy them in advance by calling Rick Carle @ 515-570-0606.

“We invite you to witness the dead come alive,” adds Carle.

FOR ADVANCE TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: RICK CARLE 515-570-0606

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2:00PM – Iowa Central Bio Science Center PERFORMANCES BY LOCAL ACTORS Sit in the comfort of Iowa Central Bio Science Center as actors re-enact the history of individuals who first came to Fort Dodge and are buried at Oakland Cemetery, learn the struggles they encountered to make their lives here.

ADMISSION $7.00

ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE RESTORATION OF OAKLAND CEMETERY

The Oakland Cemetery walk was started by Jerry and Marva Rowe 20 years ago.

They went through the cemetery and documented all 7,000 plus people buried there. Including civil war soldiers; they corresponded with Washington to get the white headstones for the soldiers that are buried there.

Don’t miss this historical re-enactment event.

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They will also be holding “Stroll Thru the Cemetery “on Friday, June 10 at 7 p.m. Guests will need to park their vehicle at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1436 21st Ave N, and a Dart Bus will take guests over to the cemetery.

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after feeding her youngest child; Alexander McLean (18201876), portrayed by Garrett Savery, his job as a lifelong painter caused his death; Dr. Adelaide Ainsworth (1875-1904), portrayed by Alexandria Morris, as a young doctor who died from fighting a typhoid epidemic in Waterloo.

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Auditions Stage Door Productions will be having auditions for young performers for the upcoming musical Shrek The Musical Jr. on Sunday, May 15 and Monday, May 16 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, In a faraway kingdom, the green ogre Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits, runaways who’ve been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wise-cracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task – if he rescues feisty Princess Fiona from the dragon-guarded tower, his swamp will be returned to him.

But, a fairy tale wouldn’t be complete without unexpected twists and turns along the way.

“I am BEYOND excited that after 2 summers, we are finally able to bring Shrek Jr. to the stage! We anticipate this to be the best summer yet! This show is a hoot. There are so many fun roles and the music is a blast, Stage Door Productions founder and board president Shelly Bottorff said.

Shrek Jr will be directed by Alyssa Sparks with music direction by Megan Cassidy.

Auditions are open to any student coming out of kindergarten through 12th grade. Students who are recent graduates from the class of 2021 or 2022 are also welcomed to audition.

INFO & TICKETS HERE!

Students need to only attend one night of auditions. Singing, acting and dancing will all be part of the audition process. Students who are auditioning only for the chorus/ensemble will not need to sing alone.

Audition packets are available at www.stagedoorfd.org.

“Everyone who auditions is able to be a part of this production, Bottoroff added. “We want the students to have a positive learning experience so that as they grow in our community, they can carry their experiences on to any future productions they may be involved in. Whether in middle school, high school, college or as they become adults and participate in community theater groups such as Hawkeye Community Theater and Comedia Musica Players.”

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Brutaal Genesis MMA Fort Frenzy • Doors Open at 6:00 pm

May 8

Moose Breakfast at the Moose Lodge 424 1st Ave South • Fort Dodge, IA 8:30-11:30

May 9

Performers Club Awards BanquetFDSH 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM FDSH Cafeteria 819 N 25th Street • Fort Dodge, IA

May 10

Soft Sculpture Workshop - Ages 7-10 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Blanden Art Museum 920 3rd Ave South • Fort Dodge, IA

May 1

Mom, Me and Tea 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM YWCA • 824 3rd Ave South Fort Dodge, IA Springtasia Band Concert 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA Heavenly Voices 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM St. Olaf Lutheran Church 239 North 11th Street • Fort Dodge, IA

May 2

FDSH Orchestra Concert 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA Festival of Orchestras 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA

May 3

FDSH Choir Concert Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA FD Senior High Choir Concert 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA

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Luke Fox LIVE at Shiny Top 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Shiny Top Brewing 520 Central Ave • Fort Dodge, IA

Parade of Bands 5th-12th Grades St. Edmond Catholic Schools 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM St. Edmond Catholic Schools 2220 4th Ave North • Fort Dodge, IA

Brian Herrin LIVE at Shiny Top 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Shiny Top Brewing 520 Central Ave • Fort Dodge, IA

May 7

State Music Festival Large Group-FDSH Band, Orchestra & Choir Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA

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First United Methodist Church Rummage Sale 1002 1st Ave. North Fort Dodge Noon - 6:00 PM

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First United Methodist Church Rummage Sale 1002 1st Ave. North Fort Dodge 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Grades 6-8 Choir Concert 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Fort Dodge Middle School 800 North 32nd Street • Fort Dodge, IA

Ethridge Netz LIVE 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Soldier Creek Winery, Fort Dodge

St. Edmond Middle School Spring Sing Concert 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. Edmond Catholic Schools 2220 4th Ave North • Fort Dodge, IA

May 14

May 19

First United Methodist Church Rummage Sale 1002 1st Ave. North Fort Dodge 8:00 AM - Noon

May 15

Auditions for Shrek Jr. with Stage Door Productions 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM First United Methodist Church 127 North 10th Street • Fort Dodge, IA Bingo at the Winery!

Soldier Creek Winery, Fort Dodge

May 16

Auditions for Shrek Jr. with Stage Door Productions 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM First United Methodist Church 1002 1st Avenue North • Fort Dodge, IA

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Soft Sculputre Workshop Ages 11 - 14 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Blanden Art Museum 920 3rd Ave South • Fort Dodge, IA t w i s t

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Emma Elsbecker LIVE at Shiny Top 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Shiny Top Brewing 520 Central Ave • Fort Dodge, IA 3rd Thursday Fit Night Brown’s Shoe Fit 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

May 20

Brutal Republic LIVE 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Soldier Creek Winery, Fort Dodge Food Truck: The Grub Hub

May 21

Neil Anders & the Brothers Merritt LIVE at Shiny 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Shiny Top Brewing 520 Central Ave • Fort Dodge, IA Elvis Rock N’ Remember Show Fort Frenzy (800) 346-2427 for tickets

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Moose Breakfast at the Moose Lodge 424 1st Ave South • Fort Dodge, IA 8:30-11:30 m a y

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Ribbon Cutting - Golden Day Adult Day 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Citizens Central Building 617 Central Ave • Fort Dodge, IA

May 23

Pottery & Pints 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Shiny Top Brewing 520 Central Ave • Fort Dodge, IA

May 26

Open Studio at the Blanden 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Blanden Art Museum 920 3rd Ave South • Fort Dodge, IA Owen O’Brien LIVE at Shiny Top 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Shiny Top Brewing 520 Central Ave • Fort Dodge, IA

May 27

Elias Netz LIVE 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Soldier Creek Winery, Fort Dodge

May 28

Free Saturday Class for Kids 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Blanden Art Museum 920 3rd Ave South • Fort Dodge, IA Folk Art - Ages 7 - 10 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Blanden Art Museum 920 3rd Ave South • Fort Dodge, IA

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upcoming perry fine arts events For 46 years, the Perry Fine Arts committee has been sponsoring concerts and other musical events in Perry. Each year, we have 6-8 events that can include anything from opera to jazz to blue grass. We try to mix it up with both instrumental music and vocal music performances during the season. We’ve recruited musicians from as far away as Europe and Russia as well as Iowa and the surrounding states.

One staple is that each November we sponsor Tuba Day, a workshop and concert by a group of tubists in honor of Bill Bell, a famed Perry tuba player from a bygone era. Our seasons always start in the fall and end with a variety show on the afternoon of the 4th of July. Most concerts are at the Perry Performing Arts Center at the high school but the Tuba Day event and the Variety Show are at the First United Methodist Church in Perry. Both venues are handicapped accessible.

Our last event of this 2021-2022 season is the Variety Show and Ice Cream Social featuring local musicians. Come to the First United Methodist Church, 1100 3rd Street in Perry, at 2:00 on the 4th of July and maybe you’ll see some of your local :friends or neighbors perform. Stick around after the concert for some ice cream and cookies.

For more information, contact Cathy Clark at 515-681-6184 or email: cecat49@msn.com.

We do not charge admission to our concerts but instead ask for contributions from Patrons.

There are three levels of patronage: $40 to $74 for Patrons, $75 to $99 for Patrons Plus, and $100 or more for Angels. All donations are tax deductible.

If you wish to contribute, send your donation to Perry Fine Arts, Box 237, Pe1zy, IA 50220-0237.

The Perry Fine Arts will host The Music Extravaganza Variety Show and Ice Cream Social

July 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM

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The Money in Uncle George’s Suitcase Family, potential buried treasure are subjects of upcoming Hawkeye play. One weekend, Uncle George summons his family to join him at his home. He intends to read them his will. But he also drops a bombshell: somewhere on his property there may be a buried suitcase stuffed with $480,000.

That scenario is the heart of ``The Money in Uncle George’s Suitcase,’’ which will be the next performance by Hawkeye Community Theatre.

The show will be performed at 7 p.m. June 1-4, at Hawkeye Community Theatre, 521 N. 12th St. There will also be a 2 p.m. performance on June 4 at the theater.

SAVE THE DATE!

Tickets cost $10. ``The Money in Uncle George’s Suitcase’’ was written by Pat Cook.

Mary Jo Laupp is the director.

John Metier portrays Uncle George. The cast also includes Jim Laupp, Emma Davis, Anna Fisher, Amber Rouse, Erik Farrell and Janessa Hendrix. ``After two years without live theater, it feels fantastic to be back in my favorite space with one of my favorite scripts,’’ Mary Jo Laupp said. ``Everyone will find something to relate to in the many quirks and dysfunctions that are revealed in George’s family. In the end, we’ll all be reminded that sometimes what matter most is intangible.’’

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shiningstar Avery Bardole

Age: 19 • Hometown: Jefferson, Iowa College & Major: Iowa Central Community College, culinary arts Future Occupation: I want to own and run my own restaurant

What art and culture classes are you currently taking at ICCC?

I am taking both concert band and choir, and I play in the jazz band as well. I also take meat and fish fabrication, international cuisine, culinary nutrition, culinary math and hospitality professionalism.

What will life be like for you in 25 years?

I hope to be a head chef at a Michelin Star restaurant, or owning my own restaurant working for a star.

You can have lunch with one person, living or dead, famous or How were the arts a part of your life not anywhere in the world, who do growing up? you choose and, why and where The arts were big growing up. Singing in would you go? church on Sundays was the start of it, and with all of my family being involved musically and dramatically, it was just natural that I got into it as well.

What has been your favorite cuisine to prepare at Willow Ridge?

I really enjoyed preparing the Moroccan menu for Willow Ridge because it showed the different things you can do with vegetables and spices, not necessarily relying on meats to make the dish work.

I would want to eat a meal with Anthony Bourdain because he has traveled the world many times over in search of the best food and cooking techniques. His knowledge is vast and I hope that I can follow in his footsteps one day to learn all I can about the culinary world.

What do you most enjoy about being a student at Iowa Central Community College?

I think the best thing about Iowa Central is the opportunity you get to do whatever you want. I am able to cook all day learning from How will, if any, music be a part of international chefs, play saxophone in the band, your life in 10 years? sing songs conducted by the man that composed I hope that I will be able to participate in choirs them, and end the day acting on stage. Iowa or do stage productions, but no matter if I can Central allows me to do all of the things that I participate or not, I will always be looking to go love to do. to a concert or musical.

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The Pork Tornadoes are BACK! Eagle Grove Summerfest Concert 2022

The Pork Tornadoes, one of the most popular party bands in the Midwest, will be the headline act for 2022 Summerfest in Eagle Grove on June 18th. If you want to have a great time, this is the place to be! 18 and older with ID to attend. 21 and older with ID to purchase and drink alcohol The band is known for putting a unique spin on all of your favorite pop/rock hits from the 1980s-today. Led by singer Mason Greve, who is known as “The Justin Timberlake of the Midwest” and was a finalist on a Not-To-Be-Mentioned National TV singing show in 2014, The Pork Tornadoes will blow you away with an electric mix of covers ranging from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and Beyonce, all the way to Lizzo, The Killers, Coolio and Phil Collins. Their debut EP peaked on the Apple iTunes Pop charts at #20 and has been streamed over a million times. They recently achieved viral success with the 5th-most viewed cover of ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ on Youtube and an impromptu performance of ‘In The Air Tonight’ with a drum line that was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine.

The Pork Tornadoes are no strangers to Eagle Grove, having performed last year to one of the largest and

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most enthusiastic crowds in Summerfest history on the new James R. Johnson stage.

Performing music that people of all ages and musical backgrounds can enjoy, this show promises to be even better than last year. With over 15 million views on Youtube/Facebook and more than 90,000 social media fans worldwide, you won’t want to miss this show. Iowa legend Scott Kirkhart will be opening the show!

Wright County Fairgrounds-James R. Johnson Stage, 901 SE 1st St • Eagle Grove, IA 50533 Saturday, June 18th, 2022 • 6:30-Gates Open, 7:30-Music Starts Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online in advance or the day of the event at the gate. This event is sponsored by members of the Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds go to the Eagle Grove Chamber of Commerce to further business success and community events in Eagle Grove and the surrounding area.There’s a very real chance this could sell out, with only 1000 tickets available.

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Paul Hochmuth

Age: 28 (+ the 31) Hometown: Knierim Instrument: Low Brass, Trombone, Euphonium Profession: Repair Technician at Rieman Music, more of a hobby I get paid for.

How did you first become interested in making music?

We had just moved to Mason City from Milwaukee. The Junior High Jazz Band had just performed at a school assembly. They played, “Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog”, and that was it. I was hooked.

How long have you been performing?

I’ve been performing since the 5th grade. My first solo was in “And the Band Played On”. I still get as nervous today as I did then.

Tell us about some of the bands you have been in.

I’ve played with the Mason City Municipal Band and the Clear Lake Municipal Band. The Clear Lake one was cool because the concerts took place right along the lake. Currently, I play euphonium in the Karl King Municipal Band, bass trombone in the Fort Dodge Area Symphony and Humboldt Community Chorus. On occasion, you’ll find me playing at various churches, with community bands or with Bad to the Bone Trombone quartet.

Who has the greatest influence on you musically?

My parents. They were both in band and took the family to many music performances. Also, the teachers that I had in Mason City and at the University of Northern Iowa definitely played a part in my pursuing music as a career.

If you had a chance to meet any performer/ musician, alive or dead, whom would you choose?

Karl King would be at the top of my list. From what I’ve learned about his life, he was an all-around decent guy and I admire his love of music.

What are some of your musical accomplishments?

I’m proud of being able to be the Principal Euphonium player for Karl King Municipal Band. I also am the manager and performer in the FD Area Symphony. I’m honored to be able to serve both of these ensembles. I also have a few students that give lessons to.

What is the most unusual thing to have happened to you during a show/performance?

I try to repress those memories. One I can think of is when my brother and I were playing in the Clear Lake Municipal Band. The gas gauge in my car didn’t work and we ran out of gas on the way to highway going to the concert. Luckily, I did keep a gallon can in the trunk. We got there just as the conductor was getting ready

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to drop the baton as we were running across the park. Since I was playing lead trombone, my chair was right up in front. It was a little embarrassing, but we made it.

What has been the hardest lesson to learn when it comes to music and performing?

Practicing! It’s hard work when you’re not naturally gifted.

Sometimes you just don’t want to.

What do you most enjoy about performing with the Karl King Band?

I enjoy the people in the group and the music. We read through about a dozen tunes for each of the 11 concerts so we get to play through a lot of music.

What do you most enjoy about performing with the Fort Dodge Symphony?

Again, firstly, the people in the group. They are a committed group that volunteer their time to come rehearsals. And, through it all, put on a great performance. We are so fortunate to have a full orchestra supported by the community. We have participants that come from all over the state and, last year, we even had players from Texas and New York. Things like that keep me going as manager.

What do you most enjoy about the art and culture scene in the Fort Dodge community?

It’s Alive! There is so much available in Fort Dodge and our surrounding area. From school and community programs, community bands, orchestra, theatre productions to all the artwork going up. The community is very supportive; however, I am still surprised by people that have lived here their whole lives that don’t know how much we have to offer.

What contribution do you hope to make as a board member of the Fort Dodge Fine Arts Association?

Whatever I get told to do! I pretty much play whenever I get asked to, and although I do it because I love to play my horn, it’s about the people in the group and the audience. I want people to enjoy being a part of the arts whether they are performing or enjoying as an audience member. Being on the board of directors is a great way to expand opportunities for the arts.

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KING BAND TO PERFORM ON MEMORIAL DAY The Karl L. King Municipal Band of Fort Dodge will perform at the annual Memorial Day ceremonies again this year on Monday, May 30, 2022. This event, sponsored by the Fort Dodge Veteran’s Council, will be held at the Veteran’s Memorial Park on the northwest corner of the Kennedy Park/Badger Lake complex, 1386 National Ave.

also be made on the band’s website at www.karlking. us or on the Facebook page listing for the Karl L. King Municipal Band.

Parking and shuttle bus service will be available again this year, picking up persons parked at the Rogers Sports Complex/ Soccer field. Persons are strongly advised to take advantage of this shuttle service, since parking is very limited at the Veteran’s Memorial Park. Watch for further details on pick-up times in local media as the event draws closer. People attending the ceremony may want to bring their own lawn chairs, since public seating is limited.

Other patriotic selections on the program will include the Navy hymn “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”, “America Exultant”, “America the Beautiful”, “You’re A Grand Old Flag”, “This Is My Country”, “Military Escort”, “God Bless America”, and “National Salute”.

The Karl L. King Municipal Band, conducted by Jerrold P. Jimmerson, will start playing at 10:00 a.m., prior to the start of the program, scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.

The program will include several march selections written by the band’s namesake, including “Lone Crusader”, “Desert Patrol”, and “140th Infantry”.

Special musical recognition will be extended to the members of the military, past and present, with a medley of songs representing all five branches of the military service, titled “Salute to America’s Finest”, and a narrated salute by Scott Johnston to all military with “Duty, Honor, Country”, based on a speech by General Douglas MacArthur to a graduating class at West Point.

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a look back

By Tom Tourville

TWISTIN’ THE NIGHT AWAY AT THE LARAMAR WITH

JOEY DEE & THE STARLITERS The recording years for Dee started in 1958 when he released the successful “Lorraine” for Little Records, a small East Coast label.

Soon he was discovered by Scepter Records, a very successful New York based label. His next release came out in 1960 with “Shimmy Baby,” another great East Coast hit.

Dee was hired to work at New York’s famed Peppermint Lounge. It was intended to be a one week hiring. During the band’s first week at the Peppermint, many New York celebrities came in to dance, be seen and enjoy the band.

Some of those celebs included: John Wayne, Judy Garland, Jackie Kennedy, Nat “King” Cole, Shirley MacLaine, Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams to name a few. The New York media columnists took notice and the band was off and running. Let’s just say, they were the hottest new sensation in New York City.

It’s 1961 and there was nothing bigger on that new music scene than the dance craze, the twist. The twist dance explosion was started by Hank Ballard & The Midnighters in 1959 for the R&B community. Later it was taken to incredible heights by Chubby Checker (Earnest Evans). But it was Passaic, New Jersey’s Joseph DiNicola, who was better known in music as Joey Dee, that put the new dance into mainstream America with his infamous band, the Starliters.

Dee had the looks, the voice and the on-stage presence to be a real star. Now all he needed was “the song.” That song was the “Peppermint Twist.”

Dee always had an amazing band around him. The main Starliters featured: David Brigati-drums-vocals, Larry Vernieri-vocals, Carlton Lattimoreo or Felix Cavaliere-keyboards, Sam Taylor or Gene Cornish-guitar, and Will Davis or Dino Danelli-drums. Some other musicians that played in the Starliters included; actor, Joe Pesci-guitar (“My Cousin Vinny”) and a young Jimmy James on guitar, but was better known as Jimi Hendrix.

The Starliter’s Gene Cornish, Dino Danell and Felix Cavaliere would go on to form the Young Rascals. What an amazing cast of talent.

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Movies were not over for Dee and the band, as they would appear in another film, “Two Tickets to Paris” with Gary Crosby and Kay Medford.

In December of 1962 Joey & The Starliters would record their last record together as a group. It produced “Help Me Pick Up The Pieces/Baby, You’re Driving Me Crazy” on Roulette Records #4467. After this session the Starliters would break up and go on to create other such bands as the Young Rascals and Jimmy James & The Blue Flames (Hendrix). Dee would still record for Roulette with a new album with “Dance Dance Dance” with the Ronettes serving as his back-up vocalists.

Dee would go on to have a solid career issuing solo and LP recordings, all the way into the ‘90s. Joey was one of the biggest stars of the “oldies revival” period. I wish I had been in attendance on April 7th of 1962, when Dee and the original Starliters appeared at the Laramar Ballroom. It must have been an amazing evening of twistin’ the night away.

Be watching for more great rock & roll stories coming your way in Twist & Shout. 24 years and counting for “A Look Back”

The Peppermint lounge made the groups booking indefinite and they became the clubs new house band. In 1962 Dee wrote a song titled “Peppermint Twist Part I/Peppermint Twist Part II,” that saw the band now signing with Roulette Records. The song was done in honor of the Peppermint Lounge where they performed. It was the song that created the new twist dance craze and propelled the song all across the United States. “Peppermint Twist” went to #1 in on the Billboards charts. It sold well over one million records and was awarded gold status.

In the last half of 1961 and early 1962 Dee and the Starliters were the hottest band in the country. Their twist craze put the band on the big screen with the movie, “Hey Let’s Twist for Paramount Pictures. The movie featured Jo Ann Campbell and Teddy Randazzo along with Dee and the band. Most of the movie was shot at the legendary Peppermint Lounge.

The movie propelled Dee’s “Shout” (#6 on the Billboard charts-selling one million) and the “Hey Let’s Twist” LP to the top of the charts.

Dee followed those releases with “Doin’ The Twist At The Peppermint Lounge” and “All The World’s Twistin,” both on Roulette Records.

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