NOVEMBER 19, 2009
VOLUME 9, ISSUE 189 Painting by Matt Duckett Cover layout by Jenn Bushman
AIDS RESOURCE CENTER • PAGE 5
ARI HERSTAND’S TRAVELING BAND • PAGE 9
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NAmE AND AgE: Darren Budde, 23 WHERE WERE You BoRN? November 21, 1985 cuRRENT JoB: If I could only tell you DREAm JoB: Go back in time to play bass with the Beatles. lAST THINg You googlED: 1000 ways to die and not be one of them IF You coulD lIvE ANYWHERE IN THE WoRlD, WHERE WoulD IT BE? Back to the homeland of Ireland WHAT IS YouR BIggEST PET PEEvE? People who call disc golf "frolf." We dont play with Frisbees. cElEBRITY cRuSH: Angelina Jolie WHAT IS SomETHINg You WANT To Do BEFoRE You DIE? Build my own 3 story home
TEll uS YouR guIlTIEST PlEASuRE: Hardees at 2 in the morning TEll uS A JokE: What do you get when you cross an elephant and a rhino? Elephino IF A gENIE gRANTED You oNE WISH, WHAT WoulD You ASk FoR? A better joke WHAT'S THE lAST THINg You BougHT? Paper towels and Ramen WHAT'S IN YouR PockET RIgHT NoW?: Keys, gauze, cell phone and a plethera of pens WHAT IS YouR FAvoRITE PART oF SEcoND SuPPER? Beer Review or Community Service, tough choice HoW Do You kNoW BRENT (lAST WEEk'S INTERvIEW)? Met randomly at a neighbors and found out we dated the same girl in middle school, best friends ever since hanging out shortly after.
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Learn drums from a Pumpkin Famed rock drummer Jimmy Chamberlin will hold a free
The Top Things to do after eating Thanksgiving dinner
1. Rub belly. 2. Become one with the couch. 3. Fake knowledge of football. 4. Help grandma clean up. 5. Gossip about cousins in jail. 6. Unbutton pants. 7. Make room for pie. Things to do with moon water
1. Make Tang. 2. Freeze dry it. 3. Wash spacesuits. 4. Gravity bong 5. Universe's longest Slip N Slide 6. Water hazard for lunar golfing 7. Study it.
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drum clinic from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at S.S.E. Music Inc., 2609 George St., La Crosse. Chamberlin has played with Smashing Pumpkins, Zwan and various other projects, as well as a solo artist. Chamberlin originally trained as a jazz drummer and cites Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich among his major influences. Chamberlin will perform, offer instructional advice and meet with guests. There will be drawings for door prizes and a chance to buy oneof-a-kind prototype Zildjian cymbals. There will be limited seating; doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Yamaha Drums, Zildjian, Vic Firth and Remo.
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Tomasz Golka will direct the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in the second concert of the symphony's Conductor Search Season. The concert will include works of Fryderyk Chopin, Bela Bartok and Ludwig van Beethoven. Tomasz ’s brother, pianist Adam Golka, will be the guest artist. For information, call (608) 783-2121 or visit www.lacrossesymphony.org.
See an autumn-inspired art show
The Colors of Nature is the theme of an art show, which benefits the Myrick-Hixon Eco Park Nature Center, being held through Saturday, Dec. 5, at Gallery La Crosse, 320 Main St., La Crosse. Gallery La Crosse will not receive any commission on works sold at this exhibit. The eco park also will receive 100 percent of the People's Choice votes, which cost $1 each, and 75 percent of the entry fees (the remainder will be awarded to artists). An artists reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. Awards will be presented for People's choice and Naturalists' Favorite. For information, contact the gallery at (608) 782-4278 or via e-mail at GalleryLaCrosse@charter. net.
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Buy fresh, local veggies
Fall may be waning and winter approaching, but there are still locally grown and handcrafted goods on the way. The Cameron Park Farmers Market will hold its first ever Winter Markets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 21 and Dec. 12, at Three Rivers Waldorf School, 901 Caledonia St., La Crosse. The Cameron Park Community Market is the only vendor-run farmers' market in the La Crosse area. It is committed to providing local, sustainably produced produce, meats, dairy and other foods, as well as arts and crafts from local artists.For information, contact Maura Henn, CPFM manager, at maura.henn@gmail.com
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The Turkey Summit Bachmann: …Is finally revealed! That’s all! Geez, you’d think you have people gunning for you, like there’s a group of people lacking rational thought and informed opinions stockpiling weapons in case of a full blown civil…
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Tea Partier *Removes his tri-corner hat*: I hope I’m not too late. Michelle: Oh, not at all. Thank you for joining us! T.P.: Of course. After all, my great love for this country and all that it has to offer has brought me this far, right into the den of the Hitler-Stalin-Antichrist for me to finally prove to Jesus my loyalty for this great nation.
By Ben Clark
benjamin.clark@secondsupper.com Our scene opens with Barack and Michelle Obama bustling about a large Thanksgiving table. With the variety of seats available, it appears that the Obamas will be having quite a few guests show up for their little holiday get together. Barack *struggling with a handful of dishes*: Whoa! Damn, almost lost the mashed potatoes again. Who would’ve thought making sure everybody’s happy would be so difficult? Michelle: *Sigh* Don’t worry about it, sweetie. You know, you can’t make EVERYBODY happy. All you can do is the best you can.*kisses him on the cheek* Barack: Thanks, dear. I keep forgetting I can’t hope to solve everything at once, what with the economy, health care and Afghanistan all taking time away from my master plan to re-educate the youth of this country into my personal goose-stepping army to quash any dissent that this pitiful country may attempt to offer up. Barack and Michelle *Staring at the camera together, unblinking*: HOPE AND CHANGE. UPON THEIR GRAVES. HOPE AND CHA*Doorbell rings* Barack: Wha? Oh, they’re here! Michelle: Honestly, Barack. I don’t know why you invited them all. I mean, Joe I can understand, but everybody who’s been gunning for you since day one? It’s just crazy… Barack: Bitch, please! I told the all those poor losers — I mean voters — that I was going to reach across the aisle and start a new era of bipartisanship And that means
inviting those who have the biggest problem with me to dinner. Who knows, maybe we’ll reach common ground and get some things finished. Besides, I’ll have Joe here in case things get crazy. Michelle: …Alright, if you’re certain. I’ll go let them in. Sarah Palin: Howdy y’all! Oh, Michelle I love what you’ve done with the turkey, but…*looks surprised* you didn’t fry it?!? By the way, did you pick up my new book this week! I’m going rouge! Barack and Michelle look at each other with a mixed look of shock and disgust. Michelle: I think you meant “rogue.” Joe Biden: Hey, buddy! Glad to make it! Wanna go catch a beer in front of the game? Barack *carrying a dish of sweet potatoes*: Well, I’m a little busy at the moment… Biden: Alright, just let me know if you need anything. Ain’t nothing like watching a good game, huh? “Life During Wartime” my ass! *Grabs a Miller, farts and burps simultaneously, and wanders into the living room.*
Barack: Ummm, yes. Well, you can grab a seat right over there. By the way, do you know Michelle Bachmann? I think she brought a gift for you, right over there. T.P.: Ah-ha! A gift from one of the few who dares to speak the truth! Thank Hannity, this gift will not be ignored! Praise be to Levine! Tea Partier grabs Bachmann’s gift and runs out of the house. Glen Beck enters the dining room as a faint explosion is heard in the background. Beck *visibly shaken*: Folks, I’m just so… so…*grabs a handkerchief* damn proud of this country, and this holiday. I want everybody here to remember the feeling you had eight years ago, on that first Thanksgiving after 9/11. It’s a new project I’m starting called the “11/22 Project” and I want you. YOU. To remember how you felt on that fateful day when you stuffed your face full of turkey mere months after the worst tragedy God’s country has ever witnessed. Barack: That’s, umm, that’s great Glen. Please, have a seat next to Michelle over there. Beck: Thank you. I’m glad to see you’re finally starting to get over your racism of white people.
Michelle Bachmann: Hi everybody! Oh, don’t mind the ticking package, it’s just a gift for my favorite president! How are the re-education camps goin — I mean how’s educational reform going?
A clearly drunk Joe Wilson stumbles into the dining room.
Barack: Well, I’ve been kind of busy lately. …
Wilson: YOU LIE!
Bachmann: Oh, don’t worry about it! Now, where are you sitting? I want my gift to be sitting right next to you when it… Barack: When it what?
Barack: Joe! I told you to be here over 30 minutes ago!
And so, another Thanksgiving at the Obama’s Chicago home came and went without event, except for Glen Beck’s dr amatic retelling of his novel “The Christmas Sweater” to a bored and very sleepy audience. Truly, a Thanksgiving for the history books (re-written liberal history books, of course)! Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
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What are you thankful for?
Cook This: Apricot chestnut stuffing Looking to inspire your in-laws or ancestors with a fresh twist on a Thanksgiving favorite? Look no further than apricots and chestnuts. This dish can be made vegan, veggie or meaty, but be careful if roasting your own chestnuts as they may create a machine-gun effect in your oven if not scored with a knife before roasting on a pan for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. I recommend locally made whole-grain bread, possibly from Fayzes or the People’s Food Co-op. This stuffing is sweet, savory, multi-textured and especially nutritious. Enjoy!
Adam Faeth I am thankful for my puppy dog, Tuesday.
Betty Daffinsor I'm thankful that I'm still able to be out in public because I'm disabled.
AJ Holder I'm thankful that Teddy Ruxpin existed.
Karina Knutson I'm thankful that I have a job.
Danielle Macrafic I'm thankful for my health.
Adam O'Connor I'm thankful for delicious food.
Ingredients 1 stick butter or 5 Tbs olive oil A couple onions, carrots & stalks of celery (approx. 2 each) 1 lb roasted or 2 jars chestnuts, chopped 8 oz of pancetta, proscuitto or bacon (optional) 1 lb or 16 cups ciabatta or other country-style bread, cubed (day-old if possible) 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 8 oz dried apricots, halved or chopped 2 eggs beaten or 1 cup undrained whisked tofu Herbs & seasonings ~ suggested to taste ½ head to 6 cloves garlic, chopped or pressed 2 Tbs each fresh rosemary, thyme & sage (or 1 Tbs if dried) 1 cup freshly grated parmesan (optional) Directions Sauté vegetables, herbs, seasonings (& pork) in butter or oil for 10 minutes in a large pot. Add chestnuts, broth and apricots and continue sautéing for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Mix in bread, cheese and eggs/tofu. Bake at 350 degrees in a greased glass baking dish, 30 minutes covered then approx. 15 min. uncovered until the top is crisp. Top with fresh chopped parsley if desired & enjoy in a lefse burrito. — Jenaveve Bell
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Alex Montanero I'm thankful for my motorcycle.
Steve Yellowbank I'm just thankful to be alive, man.
Photos by Keni Hanson. Interviews by Shuggypop Jackson.
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As notoriety falls, HIV patients find support in La Crosse By Jonathan Majak
jonathan.majak@secondsupper.com If you had to choose a word to describe the branch of the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin in La Crosse, "discreet" or some synonym of it would most likely be it. No bells, no whistles, no imposing signs; the location on South Avenue is fairly inconspicuous to the naked eye, which is no accident according to Bill Keeton, the director of communications for the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin. “The addresses of ARCW offices across Wisconsin are listed in phone books as well as on the Internet so we are not trying to hide our locations,” Keeton explained. “However, given the stigma that is still widely associated with HIV disease and felt by HIV patients, we work hard to ensure our patients and clients feel comfortable by respecting their confidentiality when they come to us to access services.” According to a survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, while beliefs and attitudes about AIDS/HIV have increased in a more positive direction as the American public received more information, the perception of AIDS/HIV being an urgent epidemic in the United States has decreased. In the Kaiser Family Foundation survey released this year, in 1995, 44 percent of Americans listed HIV/AIDS as the most urgent health problem facing the nation; this year, that percent had shrunk to a mere 6 percent, ranking behind things like cancer, heart disease and diabetes. “I don't think there is any one cause of the general public's perceived apathy towards AIDS,” Keeton said. “During the '80s and '90s, HIV and AIDS were receiving a lot of attention because they were new, not much was known about this new disease except that people who contracted it were dying in large numbers.” In Keeton’s opinion, as knowledge and awareness increased along with people’s longevity while being affected, the perception shifted from HIV/AIDS being a deadly killer to a manageable chronic disease, which Keeton believes is an oversimplification. “HIV disease is an incredibly complex, difficult and expensive disease to treat and one for which there is still no cure,” he said. “It makes significant emotional, social, economic and physical impacts that make disease management extremely difficult.” When it comes to HIV/AIDS, data from the CDC is showing generational and racial gaps, both nationally as well as in Wisconsin. HIV/AIDS is still most heavily affecting men who have sex with men. In 2008, 74 percent of HIV cases in Wisconsin were among men who had sex with other men.
During the 1990s, there was a decline in these cases but in recent years the rate has begun to climb again. Between 2000 and 2008, the number of cases reported among men who had sex with men increased 36 percent. But that number doesn’t show the full picture when one looks further and sees the divide between younger and older. In the same time period of 2000 to 2008, the increase of HIV among men who had sex with men and were over the age of 30 was 6 percent; the estimated number of cases for men who had sex with men and were under the age of 30 showed a staggering increase of 143 percent. Also, minorities continue to be infected at alarming rates. In Wisconsin, race/ ethnic minorities made up just 12 percent of the population but 55 percent of all HIV cases reported in 2008. In Keeton’s view, just as HIV care and treatment has evolved so must the way the message is delivered about prevention: flyers of old now married with the Facebook pages of today. “The messages that resonated with people 15 years ago about HIV/AIDS are not going to necessarily be as effective today, especially if the messages are shared through the same media,” he said. “This is one of the reasons why ARCW has been using social networking media, the Internet and other venues and media for sharing HIV prevention messages.” The ARCW has locations all around the state and provides a plethora of services, such as direct medical, dental and mental health care as well as social work case management, food pantries, legal representation and housing services through funding from local government units across Wisconsin, the state of Wisconsin through the Department of Health Services, and the federal government through the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Housing and Urban Development. “We also aggressively pursue private philanthropy from individuals, corporations, foundations and through special events,” Keeton noted. “Also, as a health care provider we receive reimbursement for services for individuals who have insurance coverage.” Keeton stressed, as the old saying goes, that knowledge is power. “People who know their HIV status can take steps to further protect themselves from becoming HIV-positive or, if they learn they are positive, they can begin to access care and treatment services to keep or regain their health,” Keeton said. To set up an appointment to get tested at the La Crosse ARCW location, call (608) 785-9866. For more information about ARCW services, visit www.arcw.org.
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“Sliding headfirst down a vagina with no clothes on and landing in the freshly shaven crotch of a screaming woman did not seem to be part of God’s plan for me. At least not at first. I’m not one of those people who can boast of having been a sparkle in his mother’s eye. A cinder comes closer.” A year before every celebrity died and the world created a revolving door tribute to the dead, George Carlin stared down his own demise with more class and balls than anyone’s been treated with since. His last album, It’s Bad for Ya, was full of riffs about death and hell, delivered by a guy who had just turned 70, had a history of severe heart problems and likely knew that his time was running out. Instead of shrinking away from inevitability, Carlin stared death right in the face and gave it the finger. The title of Carlin’s posthumous (as he called it) sortabiography shares this morbid, devil may care approach to his own demise. Compiled from hours of recorded conversation with Tony Hendra (best known as Spinal Tap’s cricket bat wielding manager), Last Words is a coherent and comprehensive account of Carlin’s life, pulling no punches and as self-incriminating as it is gratifying. There are three themes which run throughout: family, drugs and Carlin’s search for his true voice. Family is a more pronounced topic in the early years, though
Medium: Literature Stimulus: George Carlin with Tony Hendra "Last Words" Anno: 2009 it comes back when he discusses the later ravages of drugs. Carlin’s substance problems come to dominate the second half of the book, lingering (though lessening) even after he finds his comedic stance. That subject is likely the book’s most positive, with Carlin describing how his bland '60s period gave way to his coked-out revolutionary phase, which ultimately brought about Carlin’s renaissance in the early '90s. As one would expect, Last Words runs through dark territory. Unlike his previous comedy books, this sortabiography only reproduces Carlin’s material for historical context. There aren’t many laughs to be found. Even in the end, when he finally gets off drugs and finds satisfaction with his work, Carlin describes himself as unbalanced and a bit lost. The book’s final chapter is both wistful and hopeful, Carlin describing his ideas for a Broadway show that never came. Thus, Last Words isn’t really for everyone. It’s not the easily digestible entertainment of his stand-up and comedic books, but it has something far deeper. In his introduction, Hendra says this of his subject: “No one else understood better that comedy at its finest is a dark and beautiful art.” The same could be said of Carlin's final work.
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'Frozen' Troupe: UW-La Crosse Director: Beth Cherne Stars: Allyssa Dunn, Claire Ganshert, Adam Petchel Writer: Bryony Lavery
“Intimate” is perhaps the most fitting description of the UW-La Crosse Theater Department’s production of "Frozen," a play by Bryony Lavery, performed in the round-house style Fredrick Theater. Several times I found myself making eye contact with the actors and almost feeling as though I should respond to them. The intimate setting of the theater itself was enhanced by the subject matter: "Frozen" is an absorbing and disturbing look into the perspectives of a pedophile serial killer, his psychologist and the mother of one of his victims. With very emotional scenes in the script, the three leading performers dealt with dark issues and a few times came dangerously close to melodrama. There is fine line in plays dealing with such grim material between a well-rounded performance and one that unconvincingly portrays deep emotion. However, the actors handled what must have been a difficult script with an admirable level of control. Particularly, Adam Petchel, who played the serial killer Ralph, gave a well researched portrayal of a seriously disturbed sociopath. It was clear that the actors had worked to have a solid understanding of the psychological is— Brett Emerson sues involved with their characters. Claire Ganshert’s character, the mother Nancy, brought to the play some much needed
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comic relief, which made the delivery of her emotional scenes all the more powerful in contrast. Allyssa Dunn’s performance of the forensic psychologist, Agnetha, seemed at times over the top; however, as the character developed in complexity throughout the play, she offered both surprises and consistencies. The actors each developed noticeable idiosyncrasies for their characters, such as Dunn’s gestures and Pechel’s nervous ticks, showing attention to detail that made the play more interesting and believable. These characters deal with the idea of good and evil and whether it is possible for a person to act out of pure evil. They remind us of the unlimited complexity of the human mind and bring to light the fact that what we see on the surface of a person’s character is seldom what actually drives their actions. People are, in fact, often the products of outside circumstances that ultimately shape their interactions with others. The idea of evil, then, is always relative to countless other causes and events. While dealing with a peculiar circumstance, "Frozen" becomes relatable and intimate because it looks at the human mind on this very basic level. — Tegan Daly
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'Thirst ' (2009) Director: Chan-wook Park Cast: Kang-ho Song, Ok-vin Kim, Hae-sook Kim Writer: Seo-Gyeong Jeong and Chan-wook Park I had certain expectations going into "Thirst," expectations that were not met. It's my own fault, and here's why: I associate Chan-wook Park a little too wholeheartedly with his peerless Vengeance Trilogy, and when I learned that "Thirst" is a vampire thriller, I assumed it would be a hyper-violent, taboo-pushing thought-provoker done in a similar vein (zing!). "Thirst" is indeed all of those things, but what starts out as a cold, foreboding vampire drama eventually turns toward more conventional fare. As South Korea's de facto response to "Let the Right One In," "Thirst" similarly embraces a visceral grit, though its aesthetic owes a bit more to the fantastic. At the very least, the film deserves credit for exploring new scenarios in which the vampire genre can address isolation, immorality and the human conscience, especially since it's a genre that, until recently, hasn't been known for its inventiveness. Though rooted in horror, "Thirst" plays out more like a super-villain origin story, one that focuses on a main character whose very nature turns evil because of the extraordinary powers he comes to possess. That the main character, played by South Korean superstar Kang-ho Song, is a priestturned-vampire doesn't make the movie any more dogmatic — it keeps Catholic morality lessons and stock lost-faith internal conflicts to a minimum. Kang-ho Song
becomes a bloodsucker after receiving a transfusion of some tainted red stuff. He discovers his new "condition" in a manner that resembles a superhero realizing his/ her super powers; for example, he inappropriately announces the discovery of his heightened sense of smell after picking up on special female blood, and he leaps out of a hospital window to test his presumed immortality. Kang-ho Song struggles to remain psychologically human, though the film suggests that his developing urges are perfectly normal — it just took turning into a vampire to make them emerge. It's not completely off course to categorize "Thirst" as romance-horror. It is as far away from a special effects horror movie or violent slasher flick as possible, and the romance plot is more complex than a onesentence summary would justify. And yet, "Thirst" concludes with a whimper. It prides itself on putting its character through elaborate trials both physical and psychological, and then is content to conclude without any payoff, without confidence and without inventiveness. The story is good, but the plot barely suffices. "Thirst" is unfortunately just a few scenes short being a truly unique experience. As is, it's a hyper-violent, taboopushing thought-provoker that runs out of things to say. ("Thirst" is now available on DVD.) — Nick Cabreza
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— Ari Herstand
Solo Sensation Ari Herstand Brings Band to Warehouse
brett.emerson@secondsupper.com The first time I watched Ari Herstand execute his loop-heavy one-man concert, it seemed more performance art than full-fledged music show. Throughout, Herstand carried the crowd, and his charisma prevented the five minutes of song building from dragging. Yet like all one-man bands, the payoff does take some time to deliver. When Herstand returns to the Warehouse this Saturday, he will be accompanied by a full band. He recently spent some time explaining how having a group steer his music changes his usual solo flights, as well as discussing those performances. Second Supper: How long have you been playing with a full band? Ari Herstand: I pick and choose the shows that I bring a full band to. I reserve playing with a band for bigger shows or shows that I know are going to have a good turnout. I primarily tour solo, but I knew that this show was going to be a more special show, so I decided to bring the band. This will be my fourth show for the past year in La Crosse, and La Crosse has always been kind to me in the past. SS: Is there always a reserve band? AH: Yeah. I have different players that I’ll call for the shows. My band currently consists of a drummer, a bassist and an electric guitar player. The Minneapolis music scene is incredible, and there’s a large pool of players and bands that trade musicians for different shows if need be. I have the first guys that I’ll call when I have a band show lined up. If they can’t do it I’ll call a few players I know. It’s always a rotating cast. SS: How do the band shows differ from when you play solo? AH: I think that the overall sound is enhanced with the band. I just started working the band into my project a little differently from what I had done in the past. I keep the looping show completely intact and add the band on top of it to enhance the sound. My band used to play the role of accompanying me and my acoustic guitar or keyboard and keeping it more of a studio acoustic rock sound. As of late I have started to incorporate the full band with the looping show. Initially I was quite hesitant to do that, because it’s difficult to keep the band in time with the loop, but the players are extremely talented, and we’ve been able to make this work quite well. SS: How do your solo performances differ from the full formed songs on your album? AH: My whole project has been a work in progress. Most of the songs that are on my studio album, I wrote for a band. I didn’t have the Loop Station in mind when I was writing the songs; I used it more to compensate for not having a band. I guess I have grown into my looping show, and I’ve found that a lot of people have latched onto the
At A Glance
WHAT: Ari Herstand concert, with opener the Farewell Circuit WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: The Warehouse, 328 Pearl St. FYI: All-ages show; tickets are $8 at the door. unique elements of what the looping offers. Now, I’ve started writing songs for that element, with the band. I’m going to be performing four new songs at the Warehouse show, and all of them will be for the Loop Station with the band. To answer your question, the solo looping show is more intimate than what you hear on the record. My solo shows have more of a connection with the audience, and I tend to interact more when it’s just me on stage. I definitely appreciate having a band with me, though. I love having that musical chemistry on stage. SS: How much of your show is music, and how much of it is performance art? Is there a part of your audience that is more interested in the process than the result? AH: I would hope that most people are coming because they like the music I am creating, and not just coming for the novelty of it all. I guess there is a bit of novelty to what I do in a live setting. There’s nothing wrong with that. I’ve always felt since the beginning that a live performance should be a show, not just presenting songs from an album. You’ll rarely hear me perform songs verbatim from the record. I feel very strongly that I want to create every live show as an experience, and part of the experience is watching me create the songs. Ultimately, people are going to latch on to what I do because of the songs. SS: Are there times when you want to get right to the full song? AH: That’s a constant struggle; I’m constantly trying to find ways to shorten the initial looping and recording process. That’s a never-ending project, to find ways to keep all the musical elements that I feel the song deserves and also trying to create the shortest possible lead-in to the song. There are some songs that I do without the Loop Station, that I feel don’t call for extra elements. With about a quarter of my set I won’t use the Loop Station, and I’ll just play the songs with the band. SS: How far off is a new album? AH: I don’t have a recording date set; I would like to get into the studio sometime in the coming year. I recorded a solo live show back in March, and I’m going to release it as a DVD/CD package. On there will be some music videos I’ve been working on and some other special features. That’s the next release, coming out around the end of February. We’re going to prepare the next few months on the best way to release this. I’m also going to be touring quite a bit.
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music directory // November 20 to December 2 fridaY,
November 20
Northside Oasis // 620 Gillette St. Fillet-O-Soul • 9 p.m.
Popcorn Tavern // 308 4th St. S The Soapbox Project • 10:00 p.m.
tHE ROOT NOTE // 115 4th St. S. Harmony Ink • 8:30 p.m.
The Waterfront Tavern // 328 Front St. New Jazz Infidels • 8 p.m.
The Waterfront Tavern // 328 Front St. Larry Price and Friends • 8 p.m.
Nighthawks Tap // 401 S. Third St. Sterus • 10p.m.
saturdaY,
The warehouse // 328 Pearl St. Hip-hop show (8 acts) • 6:45 p.m.
Popcorn Tavern // 308 S. 4th St. Burnt Brownies • 10 p.m.
tHE ROOT NOTE // 115 4th St. S. Dan Collins & A Piano, The Fishhooks, More Amore • 8:30 p.m.
Nighthawks Tap // 401 S. Third St. Levitating Train Committee • 10 p.m.
Pearl Street Brewery // 1401 St Andrew St.
Fayme Rochelle and The Waxwings • 4 p.m. The Cavalier // 114 5th Ave. N Bad Axe River Band • 10 p.m. JB's Speakeasy // 717 Rose St.
Lollipop Factory Black Bloom, Dream 13 • 10 p.m
saturdaY,
November 21
Popcorn Tavern // 308 S. 4th St. Rooster McCabe • 10 p.m. Alpine Inn //W5717 Bliss Rd. Pat Mc Curdy • 9 p.m. JB's Speakeasy // 717 Rose St. The Band That Should Not Be • 10 p.m.
The Varsity Club, the new watering hole at 1920 Ward Ave. that used to be Baus Haus, is holding its grand opening this Saturday night, and they plan to blow open the doors '80s style. Flashback, the unabashed local lovers of hair metal and other decade-specific music, will take the new stage at 9 p.m. And if you can't get to the Varsity Club by your own accord, shuttle busses are scheduled to leave from Neuie's North Star every hour.
sundaY,
November 22
Popcorn Tavern // 308 S. 4th St. The Sunday Blend • 10 p.m.
mondaY,
November 23
Popcorn Tavern // 308 4th St S Shawn's "Geeks and Weirdos" Jam • 10 p.m.
tuesdaY,
November 24
Popcorn Tavern // 308 4th St S Paulie • 10 p.m.
thursday,
November 26
Popcorn Tavern // 308 4th St S New Grass Review • 10 p.m. Del's Bar // 229 3rd St. Soma • 10 p.m. The Starlite Lounge // 222 Pearl St. Kies & Kompanie • 5 p.m. tHE ROOT NOTE // 115 4th St. S. Open Mic • 7 p.m.
fridaY,
November 27
November 28
Howie's // 1125 La Crosse St. The Remainders • 9 p.m. Train Station BBQ // 601 St. Andrew St. The Shufflin' Duprees • 8 p.m. Varsity Club // 1920 Ward Ave. The Freezers • 9 p.m. tHE ROOT NOTE // 115 4th St. S. Grand Picnic • 7 p.m
sundaY,
November 29
Popcorn Tavern // 308 S. 4th St. Som'n Jazz • 10 p.m.
mondaY,
November 30
Popcorn Tavern // 308 4th St S Shawn's "Boots" Jam • 10 p.m.
The Waterfront Tavern // 328 Front St. Chris Bucheit and Chip Schreader • 8 p.m.
wednesdaY,
Popcorn Tavern // 308 4th St. S Pearl Street Brewery Night • 10:00 p.m.
Varsity Club // 1920 Ward Ave. Flashback • 9 p.m.
Popcorn Tavern // 308 4th St S Moon Boot Posse • 10 p.m.
Nighthawks Tap // 401 S. Third St. Levitating Train Committee • 10 p.m.
tuesdaY,
tHE ROOT NOTE // 115 4th St. S.
Derek Ramnarace, Whitney Mann, Mike Droho • 6 p.m
Nighthawks Tap // 401 S. Third St. Howard Luedtke's Blue Max Jam • 10 p.m.
The Joint //324 Jay St. Sterus • 10p.m.
Popcorn Tavern // 308 4th St S Paulie • 10 p.m.
Howie's // 1125 La Crosse St. The El Caminos • 9 p.m.
Del's Bar // 229 3rd St. Cheech • 10 p.m.
Pearl Street Brewery // 1401 St Andrew St.
Proto Melei • 4 p.m.
wednesdaY,
The warehouse // 328 Pearl St. Ari Herstand, the Farewell Cult • 7:30 p.m..
Recovery Room // 901 7th St. S. Dox Phonic • 9 p.m.
Freight house // 107 Vine St. Dan Sebranek • 8 p.m.
November 25
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Nighthawks Tap // 401 S. Third St. Soma • 10 p.m.
12// November 12, 2009
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Oh hi, right now I'm listening to the latest Lil Wayne mixtape "No Ceilings." If you are a fan of his clever word play, then you will most likely be into this one as well. It's not his best, but it's still better than most other rappers out there. Which brings me to where my head has been at of late. Around this time of year, music writers start compiling "best of" lists of the year about to end. By no means do I consider myself that in touch with what's hot in the hop hop world, but here's what sounded decent to me. From the East Coast: Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx ... Pt. II," Mos Def's "The Ecstatic," Tourae & Marco Polo's "Double Barrel," Q-Tip's "Kamaal the Abstract," MF Doom's "Born Like This," Slaughterhouse's "Slaughterhouse," Skyzoo's "The Salvation," Wu-Tang Clan's "Chamber Music," Jay-Z's "The Blueprint 3," Tanya Morgan's "Brooklynati," KRS-One & Buckshot's "Survival Skills," Esoteric's "Saving Seamus Ryan," Cormega's "Born and Raised," Reks' "More Grey Hairs" and Camp Lo's "Stone and Rob: Caught On Tape." From the West Coast: Elevated Ruffians' "The Magnificent Soul LP,",Sleep's "Hesitation Wounds," Busdriver's "Jhelli Beam," The Alchemist's "Chemical Warfare," TiRon's
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Oatmeal Stout Goose Island Beer Company Chicago, Illinois
I know, I know; leave it up to a beer drinker to be longwindedly praiseful, but us sud-sippers in La Crosse have plenty to be thankful for. For instance, I just bought a six-pack of Goose Island Oatmeal Stout for $7 at Festival Foods. In Chicago, where this beer is brewed, you can hardly find a pint for that price, but La Crosse’s cost of living and stunted tax rate make craft beer tasting one of our more economical hobbies. We also have a wide selection here, and the recently expanded Festival Foods liquor section puts a smorgasbord right in the middle of town. While you’re there, pick up some milk and eggs, because La Crosse won’t ever subject you to those sterile vice dens known as liquor stores. And best of all, even our convenience stores come stocked with the finest crafted Midwestern ales. We have it so good in La Crosse that I can drink this perfectly delicious Goose Island product and realize that it’s merely a mediocre oatmeal stout. The Goose Island pours a nearly opaque black color that reveals a ruby lining when held to the light. It has a bubbly and short-lasting head, and while it may be overcarbonated it is hard to see any evidence in the brew. Wafting the beer from a distance, there’s a real aroma of well-seasoned
oatmeal, and closer sniffs reveal strong Appearance: 9 coffee then burnt toast and finally some Aroma: 7 English-style hops. The first sip is weak in Taste: 6 flavor yet full in body, though the taste im- Mouthfeel: 8 proves as it warms and moves along the Drinkability: 7 tongue. Bitter chocolate dominates the palette. There’s some Total: 37 coffee ground taste in there, too, but it’s not especially flavorful for an oatmeal stout. Really, it’s the chemical-y aftertaste that makes the Goose Island stand out from others in this style, because the hops induce a heavy salivation that’s more metallic that oatmeal. Still, this is a fair introduction to oatmeal stouts, and at 5.1 percent ABV it could make a decent session beer. In other words you could drink a lot of these without feeling too many adverse effects, which is something else I may be thankful for when I have all next week off. — Adam Bissen
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By Matt Jones Across 1 "It's A Wonderful Life" director Frank 6 Effects used in computer-animated movies, for short 9 Vulcan, e.g. 12 Ultraliberal's place on the political spectrum 14 Actress Elizabeth of "Nothing Like the Holidays" 16 Olympics chant 17 Garnish that some upscale fries at Chicago restaurant mk are served with 19 Wedding rental 20 Heart monitor readout, for short (var.) 21 Miss America wear 22 Filled Jewish delicacy 24 Garden pest 26 Ingredient served with fries and brown gravy in the Canadian dish poutine 30 Inventor Jethro and namesakes 32 Abbr. after a lawyer's name 33 Get up 34 Sounding like a sheep 37 Little Labrador 39 Sensed 40 Condiment most often used by the Dutch with their fries 43 "This guy walks into ___..." 46 Dog at the end of "Family Ties" credits 47 Scheme 50 Former Portland Trail Blazer Ramón 52 "Supernanny" network 54 Leather sharpener used in old-timey barber
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Down 1 Group that specializes in Model Ts or T-Birds, e.g. 2 Rich, peppery salad green 3 Militant gp. that opposed the Oslo Accords 4 Football field figures 5 Insurance co. with a duck mascot 6 EMT's skill 7 Tech support subsidiary of Best Buy 8 Foolish 9 "Alice's Restaurant" singer Arlo 10 Sch. with a branch in Tulsa 11 Actor Shepard of "Baby Mama" 12 Analysis named after statistician Sir Ronald Fisher 13 "Worship at Red Rocks" musician John 15 Insurance company headquartered in Rhode Island 18 Navajo police detective Jim in a Tony Hillerman series 23 Overabundances 25 Genre for Gary Glitter 27 "Around the Horn" network 28 Internet connection via landline 29 Jazz band's playlist 31 "The Girl You Lost to Cocaine" singer 35 Director Jim Jarmusch's grad school
alma mater 36 Lose one's marbles 38 Comedy staple that goes "splat" 41 Worn-down pencils 42 Reptilian warning 43 Story line's path 44 Scrooge's kvetch 45 Friendly 48 Reaches for 49 MSNBC anchor Monica 51 Twists around 53 Perfume company with fragrances from Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez 55 Diarist Samuel 57 Put in office 58 "Major" constellation 59 Cocoa ___ (cereal brand) 63 Therefore 65 Exercise in the park 66 Reverent feeling 68 The tiniest bit of evidence? 69 "Now I've got it!" ©2009 Jonesin' Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com) For answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-2262800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or to bill to your credit card, call: 1-800-655-6548. Reference puzzle #0434.
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November 12, 2009 // 15
THE LAST WORD
This is Sparta! By Jacob Bielanski jacob.bielanski@secondsupper.com Last month the people of Monroe County did something that should make all of Wisconsin proud. In a one-two political punch, they undid a power system that — in some instances — had existed for over 13 years. What prompted this democratic usurpation? Who cares? In the 27 unfortunate years that I’ve had to spend admitting that my real hometown was Sparta, Wis., I’ve never once found any particular reason to be proud of the place. I shoved my tongue so far into my cheek writing a “Road Trip” on the city that I cracked a molar. That vast majority of Monroe County is an intellectually barren landscape, the bulk of its pride owed to a handful of good people (I like to think I call most of them friends), a NASA hero (Good ol’ Deke Slayton never looked back)
and Frank “let’s make all 16 small towns in the U.S. named ‘Sparta’ baselessly proud” Miller. What occurred this past fall, however, is the kind of story you pass along by oral tradition around campfire, perhaps accompanied by a lute. Forget writing this down in a book or recording it in some wussy archive — the people of Sparta need to carve the events of Oct. 20, 2009 (and the controversy around the Justice Center that led to it) onto a 9,000-ton obsidian obelisk and mount it in the center of town. That way when the “Sparta site” is excavated 10,000 years from now by alien archaeologists, they will learn that this city was a textbook example of the power of democracy. (Also, they’ll surmise that the locals prayed to a God called “NASCAR” in temples called “Wal-Marts,” but I digress) Speaking as a Spartan, I’ll be honest— this cross-section of Midwestern America is about as middle-of-the-road as it gets. Average middle-lower class incomes, average homes, average industries and — when it comes down to it — a populace that is seemingly apathetic about local politics. But that’s the key to democracy — none of us is a stupid as all of us. We mitigate each other’s craziness by watering down each other’s votes until a real consensus is reached. In Sparta, this consensus has amounted to “maintain the status quo” since Deke Slayton flipped the bird to everyone at his high school valedictorian speech [citation needed]. It is, however, this very banality that makes this event so epochal. The people of Sparta have demonstrat-
ed themselves to be the proverbial “sleeping giant”; these aren’t trained politicians or well-funded lobbying groups. These are folks who for the most part work all day, play in the dart league on Tuesdays and look forward to NASCAR/football on Sundays. For at least 20 years, it almost seems as if they were under the iron control of a generational power structure. And then they ran out of room in their jail. It seemed simple enough. The county seat and courthouse was built by a Carnegie grant in the early 20th century and hasn’t seen a renovation since 1985. As time has progressed, Sparta has grown and accumulated more criminals than the small jail can handle. Meanwhile, the Carnegie building seemed to be inadequate for the growing functions of such a burgeoning metropolis. The combined solution was the Justice Center, which was to be a brand new building that provided more jail space as well as new, up-to-date, not-listed-on-the-national-historic-register offices for various government departments. The problem was that people didn’t seem too fond of it (particularly the $27 million-ish price tag). When other solutions were proposed — including further renovations on the current courthouse — the council seemed to grow only more rigid. Letters to the editor repeatedly espoused the need for more options with board meetings repeatedly rebuffing the claims, stating they’d already voted to use this random chunk of land near a dog pound in Sparta "for some bloated government program or
another, god dammit!” (I might be paraphrasing here). It wasn’t even that the old board members didn’t work incredibly hard to make the Justice Center a reasonable proposition; it was simply that they didn’t seem to want to listen to the people. After years of back-and forth-arguments, the “emergency democracy” switch was flipped, and all but one member of the current board was unseated in a recall election. A few weeks later, the supervisor — who had been in the position for over 13 years — was also defeated. A seemingly marginalized and politically unimportant population rallied and undid almost the entire power structure of the county — over a single issue. In all truth, the eight brand new members of the Monroe County Board will likely become just as jaded, ineffective and inattentive once their cause du jour disappears and they’re left dealing with all the petty, unimportant tasks paramount to the operation of all local governments. Even if these new board members prove more corrupt and unyielding than their predecessors, we can still rest easy in the knowledge that democracy is alive, kicking and not afraid to use teeth. People may become complacent, but Sparta has shown that they are never rendered powerless or disenfranchised. Future generations of politicians have to abide by the lessons of Oct. 20, 2009 — that is, don’t f(@$ with the people. And really, isn’t that the cornerstone of democracy?
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