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The ‘Shepherd Express’ Spring Election Endorsements WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT: Dual Endorsement —ED FALLONE and JILL KAROFSKY

Mayor Tom Barrett

MILWAUKEE MAYOR—TOM BARRETT

The Shepherd Express strongly endorses Mayor Tom Barrett for reelection, and we ask our readers to vote for Barrett in the Tuesday, Feb. 18, primary election. The mayor has been a steady and incorruptible leader who is loath to highlight his accomplishments, which include making Milwaukee a city with one of the most environmentally progressive governments in America. The mayor has also worked hard to bring jobs to Milwaukee. Recently, we have seen several major corporate headquarters move to the city center. The challenge that the mayor is currently working hard at is to spread job growth far beyond the city center and into lower-income communities. But the mayor’s biggest recent accomplishment has been his successful efforts to bring the 2020 Democratic National Convention to our city in July and put Milwaukee on the world stage. For the four intense days of the convention in the middle of July and many other days leading up to the convention, Milwaukee will be a lead story across the world, highlighting all of the things that we love about our city and all of its assets, including our spectacular lakefront. This will have a huge, positive long-term impact on our city if we do it right. The Shepherd was carefully watching the whole process unfold of luring the convention to Milwaukee and beating out the other, much larger cities of Miami and Houston, and we can categorically say that the convention would not be coming to Milwaukee were it not for the skillful efforts of Mayor Barrett. Assuming we put together a top-rate convention (and it doesn’t rain every day), Milwaukee will be viewed in a new light, and its economy, job-creation efforts and business development will improve markedly. We are confident that Mayor Barrett is the right person to lead the city at that time. We ask you to please vote to reelect Mayor Tom Barrett on February 18.

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The state Supreme Court race is an extremely important upcoming election, since it is for Wisconsin’s ultimate judicial body, and it is for a 10-year term. Two of the three candidates would make excellent justices, so the Shepherd Express enthusiastically endorses both Ed Fallone and Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court. The third candidate is a Scott Walker appointee, Daniel Kelly, who is an extreme rightwing ideolog. It’s not an exaggeration to say that he may be one of the most rightwing justices to ever sit on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He’s a graduate of Regent University Law School, which is a rightwing, fundamentalist Christian university founded by TV evangelist Pat Robertson, and unfortunately, Kelly carries his extremely conservative values onto our Supreme Court. It is so disingenuous to listen to Kelly talk about how his opponents are some kind of judicial activists when it is he who is the rightwing judicial activist. Please take this race seriously, because it is. Fallone is a distinguished law professor at Marquette University and has practiced law for more than 25 years in both federal and state courts, focusing on nonprofit, corporate and academic law. In his years in the legal system, he focused on the needs of the Latino community and lowincome and middle-income individuals. Fallone is endorsed by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisolm, Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas, State Senator Chris Larson and others. Karofsky has worked as an assistant attorney general serving as the state’s Violence Against Women resource prosecutor and as a Dane County’s deputy district attorney prosecuting felonies and misdemeanors. She also served as executive director of the Wisconsin Office of Crime Victim Services. She has earned many awards for her work against domestic violence and for her volunteer service. Karofsky is endorsed by Women Lead, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 212, president of the IBEW Wisconsin State Conference Don Allen, Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Dallet and others. Please vote for either Ed Fallone or Jill Karofsky for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice on February 18.

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NEWS&VIEWS::ENDORSEMENTS MILWAUKEE COUNTY EXECUTIVE—NO ENDORSEMENT UNTIL THE APRIL GENERAL ELECTION

For the Milwaukee County Executive race, we think there are three qualified candidates: state Rep. David Crowley, state Sen. Chris Larson and Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors Theodore Lipscomb Sr. Each of these elected officials has some strong experience in public service to bring to the position, if elected. After much deliberation, the Shepherd Express decided not to make an endorsement for this office in the February 18 primary. Two candidates will emerge from the primary, and the Shepherd will make an endorsement in the Tuesday, April 7, general election. Initially we were excited about this race, because, unlike the last three county executive races which were won by Chris Abele spending several million dollars of his family’s money on negative and distorted ads, we felt that it would be a low-spending race. We looked forward to a race where each candidate would compete on hard work and good plans for moving Milwaukee County forward. But unfortunately, that will not be the case. Despite the fact that he is not on the ballot, Abele is still around with his family’s money as “independent expenditures” on behalf of Crowley. (Crowley did not solicit the hundreds of thousands of dollars Abele is pumping into the race.) The U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision allows anonymous donors with what is known as “dark money” to pervert our democracy.

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MILWAUKEE CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, BRANCH 5 —BRETT BLOMME

The Shepherd Express enthusiastically endorses Brett Blomme for Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge. With a strong history of serving his community, including work with nonprofits, we believe Blomme would be an excellent addition to our judicial bench since he will look at plaintiffs and defendants in their totality, as opposed to the incumbent, Judge Paul C. Dedinsky. Dedinsky was appointed by former Republican Gov. Walker during his lameduck period after losing to Tony Evers. Unfortunately, like many of Walker’s judicial appointees, Dedinsky has had Brett Blomme an undistinguished record on the bench. Judges have great power over the cases before them to do good or destroy people and businesses. We need the best judges possible to continue to move Milwaukee County forward and not a last-minute Walker appointee. Blomme is currently the president and CEO of the Cream City Foundation, which is known for fighting for those who are vulnerable in the Milwaukee community. He also worked with the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW), now known as Vivent Health, and as an attorney in the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office. Blomme has experience representing lowincome individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. But please, don’t confuse compassion with being weak. Blomme can certainly be tough when the circumstances warrant it. He would represent a refreshing change to our justice system over the very conservative narrow values that Dedinsky brought to the system. Please vote for Brett Blomme on February 18.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 11 —JOSEPH J. CZARNEZKI

The Shepherd Express proudly endorses Joseph J. Czarnezki for Milwaukee County Board Supervisor. Czarnezki has had a long history of public service representing Milwaukee County as both a Wisconsin state representative, from 1981 to 1983, and a Wisconsin state senator, from 1983 to 1993. He totally understands all the issues between the state and the counJoseph J. Czarnezki ty, and when he was in the state Legislature, he fought hard to give Milwaukee County the resources it needed. His wealth of experience is needed on the county board. In addition to his service in the Legislature, Czarnezki taught state and local government and applied economics at Milwaukee Area Technical College, and served as the Milwaukee County clerk, along with holding the budget director position at the City of Milwaukee. Czarnezki advocates for embracing new technologies and ideas for operating county government and looking to increase our portion of the Wisconsin shared revenue for counties. We think he has the experience to help accomplish this, and Milwaukee County would certainly benefit from his expertise. Please vote for Joseph Czarnezki on February 18.

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NEWS&VIEWS::ENDORSEMENTS MILWAUKEE ALDERPERSON, DISTRICT 1 —ASHANTI HAMILTON

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The Shepherd Express enthusiastically endorses Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton in his reelection bid for city alderperson. Hamilton’s hard work on programs to help revitalize the Milwaukee community continues to prove that he is definitely the right person to represent the First Aldermanic District. We believe that his key legislation—including Milwaukee Opportunities Restoring Employment, Milwaukee Promise, Be the Change (BTC) and sponsorship of the Milwaukee Jobs Act—is beginning to have a serious positive impact on the community. The Milwaukee Promise, for example, addresses poverty, inequality and disparities in Milwaukee, while BTC is a program for the development, achievement and success of men of color in Ashanti Hamilton Milwaukee. These programs are examples of the values that Hamilton brings to the table and what makes him a very successful alderperson. Hamilton is also the 48th president of the Common Council and co-chairs the Black Male Achievement Advisory Council. Please vote for Ashanti Hamilton on February 18.

MILWAUKEE ALDERPERSON, DISTRICT 7: Dual Endorsement —KHALIF RAINEY and FRED ROYAL JR.

P L AT F O R M RESPECT OUR SENIORS END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS Rising rents coupled with a lack of living-wage jobs have left many without safe and secure housing.

REVITALIZE & PROTECT OUR PARKS I pledge to keep our county parks public, and invest in keeping them safe and clean.

SECURE DEDICATED TRANSIT FUNDING Milwaukee needs a dedicated source of funding to restore job lines and other vital routes.

RACIAL JUSTICE Work to eliminate institutional racism by taking on housing discrimination and predatory lending.

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MILWAUKEE ALDERPERSON, DISTRICT 11 —PETER BURGELIS

The Shepherd Express endorses Peter Burgelis for Alderperson in the 11th District. Burgelis has been civically engaged for years and active in the nonprofit community. We are pleased to see that he has decided to carry his commitment to the community to the next level and run for public office. Burgelis is known for passionately supporting forward-looking causes. He is challenging one of the most extreme conservatives on the Common Council. As Milwaukee is working hard to move forward, his opponent can be counted on to get in the way. Burgelis has many issues he plans to work on, including infrastructure improvements, city services and creating jobs. He is also very interested in the Reckless Driving Task Force and on “smart Peter Burgelis roads” to protect motorists, bikers and pedestrians. He’s ready to get to work on strengthening key city departments and growing jobs through partnerships with universities and technical schools, along with supporting increased access to education and job training. The Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, AFSCME Local 32, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Local 212 and the Victory Fund are among the organizations that endorse Burgelis. Please vote for Peter Burgelis on February 18. NICOLE ACOSTA

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The Shepherd Express endorses both Khalif Rainey and Fred Royal Jr. for alderperson for District 7. We wish they were running in separate districts, because we would love to see both of them on the Common Council. Both candidates have strong progressive values and have positively impacted our city over the years. Looking for reelection as alderman, Khalif Rainey has a strong history of serving the public, both as a staffer for Congresswoman Gwen Moore and as a former member of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. Working to create a strong labor force, Rainey wants to continue to secure jobs for Milwaukee so people can focus on achieving a better quality of life, and he thinks this is achievable through improving housing, transportation, economic development, senior care and more. As president of the NAACP Milwaukee Branch, Fred Royal Jr. has proven himself to be an effective advocate for the community. If elected, he wants to create more job opportunities in the community and improve health care programs, while also focusing on public safety. Royal has also served on numerous boards, including the boards of directors for the MATC Foundation and the American Civil Liberties Union, showing a dedication to leadership in Milwaukee. Please vote for either Khalif Rainey or Fred Royal Jr. on February 18.

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At Summit, you can use your voice to check your balance or make a transfer. We offer voice banking with an Amazon Alexa-enabled device (like Amazon Echo). Just say “Alexa, ask Summit Credit Union to...” to manage your money. Technology opens doors for financial education. With technology, Summit has brought a new level of financial wellness and education to consumers. Inside online banking at Summit, you’ll find a free money management system, Summit’s Climbr. It tracks where your money is going, allows you to set goals and monitors how you’re doing so you can check in and adjust anytime from anywhere. It even offers advice for steps you can take to improve your own financial wellness. We also offer FoolProof™, an online resource to help young adults avoid money mistakes, free to schools and individuals. Students in our Project Teen Money scholarship challenge learn online and create videos about saving, spending and giving to help other teens. Summit’s Project Money teams blog about their real-life experiences and lessons with money management so anyone, anywhere can learn with them. Summit leverages technology to open the money conversation and make managing money easier and more fun. Technology changes the face of banking, too. Summit has Personal Teller Machines (PTMs) in several branches and drive ups to help members with everyday banking. With a PTM, you work with a real person in real time, and they appear on a screen. This technology means less waiting as employees are available to help where needed over several locations. Over time, this also saves the credit union money so we can give more back to our owners. Our owners are our customers, which is why we call them members. When your

credit union saves money, it’s stronger and can give more back to you and your fellow members. Using technology to stay on top of your accounts, including checking your credit reports and putting controls on those, helps you stay on top of potential fraud. Technology enables you to safely check balances and account activity anytime. See anything suspicious? Call your financial. And technology provides alerts to notify you of suspicious activity. Technology is changing banking everywhere. Even the game Monopoly™ is going high tech. In new versions, there is no pastel paper money or debit cards, just a voice banker that lets you know the money you have available and delivers the news of your financial progress. Summit Credit Union takes the guessing game out of financial management and puts you firmly in control of reaching your goals and dreams, while making it more fun.

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NEWS&VIEWS::ENDORSEMENTS MILWAUKEE ALDERPERSON, DISTRICT 14 —MARINA DIMITRIJEVIC

Milwaukee County Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic is giving up her position to run for City of Milwaukee alderperson. The Shepherd Express proudly endorses her. With all the years that Dimitrijevic has dedicated to Bay View and the South Side on the Milwaukee County Board, she certainly understands the needs of her community and what needs to be done from the city government perspective. As the youngest woman to be elected county supervisor in 2004, Dimitrijevic was reelected in 2008 and 2012; she was also was elected by her fellow supervisors as chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors in 2012. She has been a champion for families and children and will continue to do so. Dimitrijevic works hard to support working families, concentrating Marina Dimitrijevic on energy and environmental standards and job creation-economic development. As a longtime resident of the Bay View area, she understands the value of education and safe neighborhoods. She has also worked on civil rights issues that impact immigrants and the LGBTQ community, along with park and transit funding. Dimitrijevic is endorsed by Voces de la Frontera Action, Grassroots South Shore, AFT Local 212 and more. We also were impressed with Jason Auerbach as an up-and-coming public servant, who, if he were running for office against someone other than Dimitrijevic, we would certainly view as someone we could support. Please vote for Marina Dimitrijevic on February 18.

CITY ATTORNEY: Dual Endorsement —VINCENT BOBOT and TEARMAN SPENCER

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The Shepherd Express is endorsing both Vincent Bobot and Tearman Spencer. We believe that both are strong candidates for the upcoming election in spring 2020 for Milwaukee city attorney. Bobot and Spencer both emphasize their connection to Milwaukee through their law offices and careers in defending the community. Running against Grant F. Langley, who has served Milwaukee honorably since 1984, Bobot and Spencer would take on the role with fresh perspectives. After experiencing a life-threatening event, having been shot while serving as a police officer, Bobot moved his career from law enforcement into the legal system. Bobot served as a Milwaukee municipal court judge from 1999 to 2003 and as the assistant city attorney from 1993 to 1999 Vincent Bobot and 2005 to 2008. He has also provided legal counsel for Milwaukee Public Libraries and the Milwaukee Housing Authority and worked on contagious disease enforcement. We believe that his overall experience and values would bring a well-rounded perspective to the city attorney position. Bobot’s private attorney office handles traffic, family, immigration and other legal matters. He is endorsed by former Gov. Martin Schreiber, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm, Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas, former Milwaukee Mayor Marvin Pratt, Pamela Malone, Alderperson Russell Stamper II, Wisconsin state Rep. Christine Sinicki and Milwaukee County Supervisor Sylvia Ortiz-Velez. Spencer has a career history as an award-winning safety engineer and successful lawyer. Protecting the Milwaukee community from big banks Tearman Spencer and handling real estate and business cases, Spencer is committed to leading the community to a better future. We also believe that his experience would be an asset as city attorney. Spencer wants to create better police-community relations, a more fair and just criminal justice system and protect women’s and LGBTQ rights. He is endorsed by Congresswoman Gwen Moore, County Executive Chris Abele, state Sen. LaTonya Johnson and others. Serving a four-year term, the city attorney is the lawyer for Milwaukee. Please vote for either Vincent Bobot or Tearman Spencer on February 18.

PLEASE VOTE YES TO SUPPORT SCHOOL CHILDREN

The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is seeking an increase in revenue limits on the upcoming primary election ballot. The limit increase would create recurring revenue increases from 2020 to 2024, expanding educational programs and sustaining programs. We fully endorse the MPS Referendum and think that by investing in the children of Milwaukee, we will invest in the city’s future. Milwaukee’s income levels vary greatly, and education can provide lower-income children with a chance to have a successful future. Without improving programs and investing in our education system, Milwaukee may see more generations struggling in poverty. The referendum would allow for more programs—such as art, music, language and physical education—and would help increase the amount of certified educators. Additional career and technical programs also would broaden the opportunities for students. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. n SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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Who Can Vote in Wisconsin? HOW TO BE CERTAIN THAT YOUR VOTE WILL BE COUNTED ON ELECTION DAY

isconsin looks to be a battleground state. Here are some tips from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Wisconsin to make sure you are ready to cast your vote. Keep in mind that registration proves where you live, while identification proves who you are.

STEP ONE: You Must Be Registered

Voter registration is not the same as voter ID. To vote in Wisconsin, you must first be registered. To see if you’re registered at your current address, check online at myvote.wi.gov/ registertovote. You have to register if: You’ve never voted in Wisconsin before. You’ve moved since the last time you voted in Wisconsin—even if you just moved across the street or to a new apartment in your building. You changed your name (by marriage, divorce, etc.) since the last time you voted. If you changed your name, you must first update your name in person at the Social Security office and at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Then, you can register to vote. You haven’t voted in four years or more (and have been taken off the voter registration rolls). You were taken off the voter registration rolls because you were convicted of a felony, and you’re now “off paper.” For more information on voting with criminal convictions, visit aclu-wi.org/votingrightscriminalconvictions. In order to register, you generally have to provide a document with your name and address to prove where you live. All Proof of Residence documents must include the voter’s name and current residential address. Wisconsin allows voters to register at the polls. Proof of Residence documents can include: A current and valid Wisconsin driver’s license or Wisconsin photo ID card. Any other official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body. Any identification card issued by an employer in the normal course of business and bearing a photo of the card holder (but not including a business card). A real estate tax bill or receipt for the current year or the year preceding the election. A university, college or technical college identification card (with photo), but only if the voter provides a fee receipt dated within the last nine months or the institution provides a certified housing list to the municipal clerk. A gas, electric or telephone service statement (utility bill) for the 90 days before election day. A bank or credit card statement with address indicated. A paycheck or paystub with address indicated. A check or other document issued by a unit of government. A letter on public or private social service agency letterhead identifying a homeless voter and describing the individual’s residence for voting purposes. 12 | F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 2 0

A residential lease that is effective on the date of registration. (This option isn’t available if you’re registering by mail.) An intake document from a residential care facility, such as a nursing home or an assisted living facility. (Information provided by the Wisconsin Elections Commission)

STEP TWO: Registered? Good. Now You Need Valid Identification

Voter ID is in effect in Wisconsin. In order to vote, you need to prove who you are. Poll workers don’t care about the address on this piece of information. Most voters need a photo ID to vote in person on election day, to vote early in person at the clerk’s office or to vote absentee by mail. (Voter ID is not the same as voter registration; if you have voter registration questions, visit aclu-wi.org/voterregistrationquestions.) Most voters need one of the following kinds of photo ID to vote (if you have any of these, you have what you need): A Wisconsin driver’s license, current or expired since 11/6/18 (you can’t use an out-of-state license). A Wisconsin photo ID card from the DMV, current or expired since 11/6/18. A U.S. passport, current or expired since 11/6/18. A uniformed services (military) ID, current or expired since 11/6/18 or “indefinite” with no expiration date. A Veteran’s Administration ID, unexpired or with no expiration date. A photo ID from a federally recognized Native American tribe in Wisconsin. A naturalization certificate from the two years before an election. A student ID from a Wisconsin college or university as long as said ID has a name, photo, signature, issuance date and expiration date no more than two years from the issuance date—plus proof of enrollment. For information on which colleges have IDs you can use to vote, visit commoncausewisconsin.org/p/the-three-things-college-students-need.html. A receipt from the DMV from applying for a license or state ID card (unexpired).

Some Voters Don’t Need an ID to Vote

These voters are: Permanent overseas and military voters. Voters who are elderly or disabled and consider themselves “indefinitely confined” to their home can vote

absentee by mail without a photo ID. These voters are often called “permanent absentees.” Mark item six as “indefinitely confined” on the absentee ballot application form. Voters in nursing homes or other care facilities who vote with “special voting deputies.” Your photo ID does not have to have your current address to be valid for voting! If you move, you don’t have to get an ID with your new address. If you need to register to vote, you need a document with your current address, which can be—but doesn’t have to be—your license or ID card. Your photo ID does not have to have the exact name you use to vote. Nicknames are OK! Elections officials have said, “Richards who go by Rich, Bobs who are also Roberts and Susans with IDs for Sue can all relax.” Also, your photo ID just has to “reasonably resemble” you. Elections officials have said, “Even if you’ve colored your hair, shaved your beard or lost some weight, as long as your photo ID reasonably resembles you, it should be accepted.” If you don’t have a valid photo ID, you can apply for an ID for free at any Wisconsin DMV office. If you have never had a Wisconsin driver’s license or Wisconsin photo ID card (or if you haven’t had one in the last eight years), you should bring: Proof of birth, such as a birth certificate (or one of a few less common kinds of proof of name and date of birth, like a consular report of birth abroad or a certificate of citizenship). If you would have to pay for a birth certificate, you can go to the DMV and fill out the “Document Process Verification” form (MV3012) to try to have birth records verified for free. This is called the “ID Petition Process.” Proof of identity, like a Social Security card, ID or license from another state or any similar document. Proof of residence issued in the last 90 days. If you’ve had a Wisconsin driver’s license/photo ID card in the last eight years but it’s been lost, stolen or expired, you should be able to get a new Wisconsin photo ID card for free with: Proof of identity (if you don’t have any of the proof of identity papers, you can ask the DMV to look up a copy of your photo in their computer system). Proof of residence. If you’ve changed your name (for example, due to marriage, divorce or a name change), you also need to change the name on your ID. If you need help reading or speaking English or are handicapped, you can bring someone to assist you. And, last but not least, please vote, because your vote matters! The above information was compiled from aclu-wi. org/voterid and elections.wi.gov/sites/elections.wi.gov/ files/2019-01/27-28 proof of residence 2019.pdf. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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The PostImpeachment Challenge for Democrats ::BY JOEL MCNALLY

onald Trump immediately demonstrated just how ugly the remainder of his presidential term will be after subservient Senate Republicans brazenly exonerated Trump for his corrupt, unconstitutional actions in an impeachment trial without calling any witnesses or demanding the government documents he refused to release in order to hide his crimes. The next morning, Trump disrupted the National Prayer Breakfast by viciously attacking the deeply held religious convictions of Mormon Utah Sen. Mitt Romney—the lone Republican who cited his oath before God for voting to remove Trump from ofﬁce—and the devoutly Catholic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who says she routinely prays for both the president and her country. The following day, Trump ﬁred Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman—a decorated military hero and Ukraine expert—from the National Security Council (NSC), along with Vindman’s twin brother, Lt. Col. Yevgeny Vindman, an NSC lawyer. It was retribution for Alexander Vindman testifying truthfully under oath about Trump’s attempt to extort foreign election interference to smear the president’s potential Democratic opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden. As for his brother, Yevgeny, Trump simply doesn’t want anyone in the White House who even resembles a truthteller. The horrifying fact that Republicans have now freed Trump to commit any political atrocity he wants heightens the importance of all Democrats, independents and other decent Americans focusing their hopes for our country’s future on the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Iowa Delay Doesn’t Matter

That’s why the mess delaying the reporting of results from the Iowa caucuses, the traditional opening of the Democratic Party’s presidential voting season, was so frustrating. But because angst-ridden Democrats have a habit of reacting to every minor annoyance as if it were an apocalypse, let’s be clear: A delay of a couple of days reporting the final Iowa results really doesn’t matter. The reason the media focuses so much attention on the Iowa caucuses is they’re the first indication of any voter preference for the candidates. But the overwhelmingly white, rural state of Iowa doesn’t really represent the nation. In fact, the complicated, time-consuming caucus process, which attracts fewer than 1/3rd of Iowa’s Democratic voters, may not even represent Iowa. When those results finally were released, they separated two candidates esSHEPHERD EXPRESS

sentially tied for the lead: former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, by eight and 10 points, respectively, over the third and fourth place candidates: Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Biden. Buttigieg is projected to win 14 delegates to 12 for Sanders.

Anyone Would be Better Than Trump

The New Hampshire primary this week is an immediate check on the order of finish for the top candidates. The top four candidates so far are split evenly between the so-called leftists—Sanders and Warren—and the so-called moderates—Buttigieg and Biden, but those distinctions get fuzzier all the time. Every single Democratic presidential candidate, including two billionaires, would drive the nation in a far more positive, progressive direction than the current totally unqualified, corrupt, ignorant, racist, hate-monger-in-chief. The biggest difference is how rapidly each believes we can achieve major goals such as providing universal health care, reversing growing income inequality and halting the climate crisis threatening life on Earth. After the predominantly white states of Iowa and New Hampshire provide their versions of who’s leading, two more racially diverse states, Nevada and South Carolina, could have something different to say later this month. Nevada—approaching 30% Latino with substantial African American and Asian American populations—is another confusing caucus state, but thankfully it’s scrapped the vote tallying technology that failed in Iowa. Biden is counting on his popularity with African Americans, who are 2/3rds of South Carolina’s Democratic primary voters according to a Quinnipiac poll, to overcome what he admits is a disappointing early showing. But polls there also show rising support among black voters for Sanders, as well as billionaire Tom Steyer who is advertising heavily. Buttigieg, whose surprising top finish in Iowa has called attention to many of his strengths as a candidate, also will be tested in South Carolina. He has to increase his support among African Americans to be considered a viable Democratic nominee. The Democratic contest is front-loaded with rapid-fire races in the next four weeks. The serious choices may (or may not) become clearer on Super Tuesday, March 3. That is the day 14 states (along with American Samoa and Democrats Abroad) award 34% of the delegates needed to win the nomination. It’s also when we find out whether billionaire former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the world’s richest men, will become a major factor in the race by investing hundreds of millions of dollars in those states. The most important challenge for all the Democratic candidates this month is to make the strongest case for themselves without shattering the united front of their party working in concert to defeat a hateful, corrupt demagogue who should never have been nominated to the presidency by any legitimate political party in our democracy. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. n

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Is the Criminal Justice Reform Proposed by the Legislature Moving Wisconsin in the Wrong Direction? ::BY EVAN GOYKE

hile criminal justice reform has been a national bipartisan issue, here in Wisconsin, legislative Republicans are quarreling with themselves as they push for a “tougher on crime” package of bills that take a step backwards and moves our state in the wrong direction. To date, 45 states have implemented some degree of criminal justice reform. Many states have experienced crime reductions while they’ve reduced incarceration. This is achieved by moving resources from incarceration—the most expensive criminal justice intervention— to more effective options like treatment and supervision—much less expensive. In Congress, both parties joined together to pass The First Step Act in 2018. The law makes dozens of positive changes to our criminal justice system, including opportunities to be released from incarceration early, a reduction of mandatory minimums and investments in prisoner re-entry. The legislation was passed with the support of a Republicancontrolled House and Senate with former Speaker Paul Ryan, Sen. Ron Johnson and Reps. James Sensenbrenner, Glenn Grothman and Mike Gallagher voting yea—as well as congressional Democrats. If Republicans in Congress and states across the country can join Democrats in enacting the proven and effective policies that we have long advocated for, Wisconsin legislative Republicans can, too. The question for the public moving forward is why don’t legislative Republicans get it? Why do they disagree with their peers in Congress? Who’s right and who’s wrong?

Wisconsin Republican Legislators Are at Odds With Wisconsin Republicans in Congress

Wisconsin Republican legislators are wrong. Here’s why: More incarceration does not mean less crime. The authors of the bills cite rising crime rates as justiﬁcation for increased incarceration, yet incarceration has increased at the same time the crime rate has. Since 2013, the Legislature has increased penalties or created a new crime more than 50 times, and our prison population has grown, too. We don’t need more of what’s not working. These bills will accelerate prison overcrowding, prison spending and push our prison system past the brink of what the current system can hold. If passed, these bills will re14 | F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 2 0

quire us to build a new prison or contract with private prisons out of state. On top of cost, these bills will worsen the already inexcusable racial disparities of our justice system. Tough questions must be asked about what outcomes we should expect from passing these laws. How much crime, if any crime, will go down? What is the evidence that is true? Why has increased incarceration not worked to reduce crime in Wisconsin over the last decade? These are critical questions that Republican legislators should answer prior to casting a vote for or against any of these bills.

There Are Alternatives That Have Been Proven to Work

Contrasting the Republican plans are reforms advanced by Democrats. Built from the experiences of other states, the “Wisconsin Corrections Reform and Reinvestment Initiative” is a package of three bills that would begin to safely reduce the state’s prison population while investing the savings in programs proven to reduce crime. Each bill follows the same framework: reform-report-reinvest. Each bill includes statutory reforms to safely reduce the prison population. Each bill includes increased reporting and data collection to ensure the reforms produce the intended results. Finally, each bill directs the reinvestment of savings into proven recidivism-reducing programming. The reforms address noncriminal revocations, Wisconsin’s earned-release system and changes to community supervision. Conservative and liberal organizations have supported these bipartisan reforms. Here in Wisconsin, conservative-leaning groups like Americans for Prosperity, the Badger Institute and Right on Crime have joined with liberalleaning groups like the American Civil Liberties Union and WISDOM in working to bring this legislative reality to Wisconsin. These groups in Wisconsin, like their counterparts around the country, have conducted or reviewed the strong and growing evidence that criminal justice reform can be done safely. It’s time we move away from the failed policies of the past and embrace the bipartisan success of criminal justice reform. The ﬁrst step comes in rejecting the Republican proposals pending in Madison. The second is to work together, to collaborate like our work in 2018 on juvenile prisons, follow the evidence and examples of so many other states and usher in a smart-on-crime era in Wisconsin. Evan Goyke is the representative for Wisconsin’s 18th Assembly District. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. n

::SAVINGOURDEMOCRACY ( FEB. 13 - 19, 2020 ) Shepherd Express serves as a clearinghouse for all activities in the greater Milwaukee area that peacefully push back against discriminatory or authoritarian actions and policies of the Donald Trump regime, as well as highlighting activities that promote social and environmental justice. To submit to this column, please send a brief description of your action, including date and time, to savingourdemocracy@shepex.com.

Thursday, Feb. 13

Milwaukee County Community Black History Month Program @ Wisconsin Black Historical Society (2620 W. Center St.), 5:30-7 p.m.

Celebrate Black History Month at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society with a theme that focuses on African Americans and voting. The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will present awards to organizations and individuals, nominated by the community, who have done neighborhood work.

Saturday, Feb. 15

Laughing Liberally @ ComedySportz Milwaukee (420 S. First St.), 8 p.m.

With Donald Trump and Republican attacks on health care, immigrants, the environment and more, we need progressive laughs now more than ever. “Laughing Liberally,” a monthly progressive political comedy show is hosted by comedian, cartoonist and progressive talk radio host Matthew Filipowicz. Filipowicz’s work has been featured on CNN, NPR, PBS, HBO, BBC, Ain’t It Cool News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, The Nation and The Times. Comedians on the Feb. 15 bill include Marcos Lara, Cynthia Marie, Cal Smith, Deon Green and sketch comedy troupes Broadminded and The Accountants of Homeland Security. In addition, this month’s guest is Mike Crute and Dominic Salvia from “The Devil’s Advocates Radio.”

Peace Action of Wisconsin: Stand for Peace @ the corner of Capitol Drive and Teutonia Avenue, noon-1 p.m.

Every Saturday from noon-1 p.m., concerned citizens join with Peace Action of Wisconsin to protest war and literally “Stand for Peace.” Signs will be provided for those who need them. Protesters are encouraged to stick around for conversation and coffee the protest.

Monday, Feb. 17

How to Have Better Conversations About Race @ 88Nine Radio Milwaukee (220 E. Pittsburgh Ave.), 5:30-8 p.m.

Explore how to have conversations about race with 88Nine Radio Milwaukee, FemFest and The Black Emily Dickinson. Prompted by The New York Times’ 1619 Project, Reggie Jackson will lead the conversation, along with Cree Myles, The Black Emily Dickinson, local experts and activists.

End Prison Slavery @ Milwaukee Public Library, Room 2A (814 W. Wisconsin Ave.), 5 p.m.

Join activities by the Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee in developing ideas for ending brutal practices and conditions in Wisconsin prisons. There will be a formal meeting from 6:30-7:45 p.m., and free drinks and snacks will be provided.

Badger Talk—Milwaukee: ‘Black Male Suffrage in Wisconsin’ @ Milwaukee Public Library (814 W. Wisconsin Ave.), 6-7:15 p.m. Speaker Christy Clark-Pujara will discuss the political marginalization of black Wisconsinites despite the state’s history of antislavery activism.

Tuesday, Feb. 18

Election Night Community Watch Party @ Garfield’s 502 (502 W. Garfield Ave.), 7 p.m.

After going to the polls, voting for a candidate and telling friends to vote, join the election night party at Garfield’s 502 with positive energy. To submit to this column, please send a brief description of your action, including date and time, to savingourdemocracy@shepex.com. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. n SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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Illness-related Shame ::BY PHILIP CHARD

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’M ASHAMED,” MARTIN TOLD ME, LOOKING AWAY. Although many of us equate them, shame and guilt are different emotional animals. We feel guilt for doing something wrong or for failing to do something right. In contrast, shame is less about behavior and more about self-definition. Meaning, while we may feel guilty for what we did or didn’t do, we feel shame for who we are. “I’m disabled,” he explained. “Had a motorcycle accident a couple years ago and broke my back, shattered my left leg and suffered head trauma. Ever since, I can’t do nearly as much.” “What bothers you the most?” I asked. “Having to depend on others. I’m the fixer and doer type, or I was, and now it’s on my wife and kids. Before the accident, I was this strong, go-to guy. Now, I feel weak and dependent. That makes me ashamed, even though the accident wasn’t my fault.” Nancy found herself in a similar conundrum, but her physical challenge was breast cancer. She struggled with feeling like “damaged goods” and “defective.” “When people ask how I’m doing, I sugarcoat it,” she explained. “I know it’s irrational, but I’m ashamed to share how beaten down and broken I feel. I don’t want this cancer to define me, but it feels like it does,” she told me. When stricken with a chronic or serious illness or a disabling condition, depression is common. But, when shame is present, the potential deleterious impacts escalate. What’s more, research shows illness or disability-induced shame is common. The culprit? Primarily, societal attitudes toward disease or infirmity in combination with, oddly enough, a fear of compassion among those stricken with physical limitations. Now, the word “compassion” carries many positive connotations. However, when ashamed of one’s self due to a health challenge, receiving compassion from others

sometimes has the opposite of its intended effect. Help or concern from family and friends can inadvertently reinforce a stricken person’s sense of being burdensome, defective and even pitiful. “My best friend checks on me frequently,” Martin shared. “But, I avoid him sometimes, because I know he’ll ask how I’m doing. He wants to have my back, and I appreciate that, but it makes me feel worse.” “My friends and family call and message me a lot, but I put off responding to them. It’s like I don’t want to connect because the conversation always ends up being about my cancer,” Nancy explained. “It makes me feel small and abnormal.”

Avoid Making Matters Worse

This bob-and-weave approach to contact with loved ones usually makes matters worse, fostering social isolation and a dearth of meaningful connections with others. Folks like Nancy and Martin are trapped in a proverbial Catch-22, caught between wanting or needing support, but feeling worse about themselves when they receive it. Of course, not all people with health challenges feel shame. Many make peace with their limitations and feel grateful and sanguine when support from others is forthcoming. However, our cultural obsession with health, beauty and self-reliance often makes this mindset hard to embrace. What to do? Usually, it helps to candidly disclose one’s shame to trusted confidants. Unless friends and family understand the dysfunctional scenario in play, there’s little hope of changing it. When Nancy confided in her best friend, this proved a breakthrough. “I let her know I didn’t want to focus on my cancer, that I needed to just feel normal,” she explained. “She understood and let me decide when and how much to talk about it.” Martin took a similar approach with his family, with an emphasis on affording him opportunities to be as independent as possible. For both of them, being forthright pushed back against the modus operandi of shame—hiding one’s issue or struggle from others. To persist, shame relies on remaining in the shadows. When, through self-disclosure to trusted loved ones, we bring it into the light, its power over us ebbs. For more, visit philipchard.com.

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Poll Results: Last week, we asked if Republican U.S. Senators who blocked the public from hearing any witnesses at Donald Trump’s impeachment trial would pay a price at the polls this year. You said: 52% Yes 48% No

What Do You Say? On the weekend before this past Tuesday’s presidential primary, approximately half of New Hampshirites were still undecided as to how they were going to vote. What’s your status regarding Wisconsin’s presidential primary election, taking place on Tuesday, April 7? I’ve already decided who I’m voting for I’m still undecided Vote online at shepherdexpress.com. We’ll publish the results of this poll in next week’s issue.

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Friends of Real Food Present ‘The Truth About CBD’::BY SHEILA JULSON

riends of Real Food is an interest group at the Urban Ecology Center that meets the third Thursday of each month to enjoy a potluck dinner along with a speaker and discussion. On Thursday, Feb. 20, Friends of Real Food will present “The Truth About CBD, Weeding Out Fact From Fiction,” featuring pharmacist Dan Zatarski of MD Custom Rx, a custom compounding pharmacy in Brookfield. The meeting will take place at the Urban Ecology Center’s Riverside Park location,1500 E. Park Place. The potluck begins at 6 p.m., and the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Friends of Real Food events are open to the public, no fee or registration is necessary. Attendees can join the group for dinner or come just for the program. People can bring anything they’d like to the dinner; members are omnivores and welcome any contributions. Zatarski will discuss the characteristics of cannabidiol (CBD) oil, its benefits and purity, as well as what people should be aware of when supplementing with CBD. He’ll also talk about the benefits of whole food supplements. Zatarski holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from UW-Madison. “When I meet new customers in my pharmacy that are interested in CBD oil, the most common question I get is whether or not CBD oil is psychoactive,” he says. In addition, he asks questions about proper dosing, or if CBD products will interfere with their medications. As a pharmacist, he will discuss the pharmacology of cannabidiol as it relates to the endocannabinoid system in the body; review the important factors necessary in evaluating quality hemp oil; and summarize clinical applications for hemp oil and guidance on proper dosing, side effects and drug interactions. Dedicating a meeting to hemp topics such as CBD is a natural fit for Friends of Real Food. “People who come to our Friends of Real Food meetings generally share an interest in eating a healthy diet, as well as understanding and changing our food system,” states Anne Steinberg, a member of Friends of Real Food and a long-time volunteer with the Urban Ecology Center. “CBD oil is one of the supplements we see advertised and sold all around us, and we wanted to be able to separate the hype from the truth and be informed consumers.” Friends of Real Food also organizes the annual Local Farmer Open House, during which attendees can meet local farmers and learn about their farming practices and what they produce. Steinberg notes that some of the small, local farmers they know have begun growing hemp for CBD oil, and that focused more attention on the product. “Two of the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farmers who come to the Local Farmer Open House each year are now adding that crop to the food they grow,” she says. “So, when one of our members said she knew a pharmacist who could present this topic, we found a lot of interest in the subject.” If this CBD presentation is well received, Stenberg says Friends of Real Food may offer more CBD topics at upcoming meetings, as well as outings that include visiting a farm that grows hemp. For more information, visit friendsofrealfood.org/events.html. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. n

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New Mexico Governor Demands Marijuana Legalization Before March ::BY JEAN-GABRIEL FERNANDEZ

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ecreational cannabis will be the next frontier of our economic expansion, creating 11,000 jobs across New Mexico and true economic potential for every part of the state,” New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced, as her state seems well on its way to become the next one to legalize adult-use marijuana. Senate Bill 115 and House Bill 160, also known as the Cannabis Regulation Act, have been introduced as soon as the 2020 legislative session opened and are blazing their way through New Mexico’s legislature. The state has a very short legislative session, only one month long; bills must be fully voted on before Thursday, Feb. 20, and be effective by the end of May. “These 30 days are, in fact, the final stages, not the starting point, of a conversation about cannabis,” said Grisham, who also promised to sign the bill as soon as it hits her desk, thus fulfilling one of her campaign promises. “We can get in on the ground floor, or we can try to play catch-up. Now, I know which one I prefer,” she said in her state of the state address on Tuesday, Jan. 21. “It’s high time we stop holding ourselves and our economy back. Let’s get it done this year,” she added. If it passes, New Mexico’s Cannabis Regulation Act would fully legalize the possession of cannabis and create a tightly regulated system of licenses allowing the commercial sale of cannabis products in the state starting in 2022. The bill plans a 9% excise tax on the sale of recreational marijuana, which will be largely reinvested in education, training and programs designed to help communities in need throughout the state. The new cannabis industry would be mainly handled by small, local actors, as the regulatory authorities the act plans to create would ensure the economic boon is fairly distributed. In theory, the bill can still potentially fail, but it will likely be rubber stamped. Although it needs to go through several committees before being subjected to a floor vote in the House and Senate, New Mexico’s standing committees are massively dominated by Democrats. The Senate Public Affairs Committee—which is the only one wherein Republicans have a fighting chance—already approved the Can-

nabis Regulation Act. In every other committee the bill must clear, Democratic members outnumber Republicans two-to-one. The same holds true both in New Mexico’s House of Representatives and Senate, where Democrats hold a large majority of seats. Even if the bill fails to go through this month, the overwhelming domination of the Democratic Party in New Mexico, as well as the personal commitment of Grisham to this reform, all but ensure legalization is just around the corner in the state.

The Importance of a Good Leader

Before becoming governor of New Mexico in January 2019, Grisham was a lawyer providing free services to the elderly; then, she served as head of the state’s Department of Health. Her commitment to marijuana reform started long before she was elected to the state’s highest office. In 2014, Grisham helped pass an amendment prohibiting the use of taxpayer money to prevent states from running their own medical marijuana programs. In just her first year as governor, she signed several cannabis reform bills into law. She has also decriminalized possession of half an ounce of cannabis, opened up the door to the expungement of criminal records of people convicted of low-level cannabis infractions and greatly expanded the state’s medical marijuana program. If anything, the only reason why Grisham took an entire year in office to push for full legalization was because she was making sure to do things the right way. She appointed the Cannabis Legalization Working Group—composed of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, industry experts, health and law professionals, activists and citizens—to study the question of legalization and best practices to roll it out.

‘New Mexico Is Ready’

The group’s findings were clear: 75% of New Mexicans support legalization, it would be the greatest job-creating initiative in a decade, cannabis would become the state’s 15th-largest industry overnight (twice the entire statewide food manufacturing industry), and the group estimates that $620 million in sales and nearly $100 million in tax revenue could be reached every year after year five, when the industry becomes fully installed. “New Mexico is ready,” the experts concluded. If the Cannabis Regulation Act goes through, New Mexico will become the second state to fully legalize cannabis through the Legislature (the first being Illinois). Nine of the 11 states where it is currently legal pushed reform through ballot initiatives, while Vermont did it thanks to legislative action but failed to make commercial sale of marijuana products legal. As such, New Mexico and Gov. Grisham—just like Illinois and Gov. J. B. Pritzker before them—are proving to be a leading force in the fight for cannabis reform. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), the leading authority on the matter, recently graded every governor based on their marijuana-friendly initiatives and comments; as expected, both Grisham and Pritzker scored an A. In fact, all the As were earned by Democratic governors, while all the Fs were reaped by Republicans. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. n SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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The ingredients at R&R are fresh, and meals are prepared to order. There are options to “create your own,” where you choose your base and your protein with cost determined by the number of proteins added ($8.95-$13.95). Since R&R’s owner has a background as a sushi chef, Sushi Burrito, Rice Bowl and Poke Salad are base options for your poke choice. Once you’ve chosen your base and protein, you can pick veggies, sauces and toppings. If you’re not into making all of those choices, or if you just prefer tried-and-true creations by the chef, go with one of R&R’s Signature Poke Bowls. The popular Tuna Volcano ($9.49-$13.49) features a generous portion of ahi tuna. Creamy ::BY SUSAN HARPT GRIMES avocado, sweet mango and traditional Hawaiian sauce help to temper the heat brought by jalapeños and spicy mayo. Satisfying crunch is added from toppings n an area dominated by well-established, hometown brands like Barlike crispy onions, sesame seeds and edamame. Another great choice is the tolotta and Lowlands Group, it’s also nice to visit a small, family owned Creamy Cashew Shrimp ($9.49-$13.49), which includes lots of huge shrimp, carestaurant. R&R Poke opened shop in mid-2018 and has been gaining shews, avocado and other veggies, with sweetness provided by mango, pineapa local following ever since. Nestled near the top of a hill in Wauwaple and an excellent mango cashew sauce. Chicken Gone Wild ($8.95-$11.95) is a tosa’s cozy downtown, there is a fair amount of easy street parking great option for folks who don’t like fish but do like poke. Vegans will be pleased near R&R. with the Vegan of the Sea ($8.25-$11.25) made with organic tofu. In the summer, they have tables outside for those who enjoy dining al R&R also specializes in non-dairy smoothies ($5.25-$6.25) and freshly made fresco. The inside is clean and bright, with some prime high-top tables juices ($6.25-$7.25). There are many smoothie combinations available, but the in the front windows, as well as several comfortable Hawaiian Skies, made with fresh pineapple and mango, tables and seating along one wall. If it’s busy, R&R can makes an excellent counterbalance for a spicy poke bowl. get a little loud, as there are high ceilings and not a lot The juices are listed as “cures” to various ailments, like one for R&R Poke of soft materials to absorb sound, but it’s an otherwise colds—made with pineapple, carrot, orange and ginger—or 1460 Underwood Ave., pleasant dining space. Like most casual-style restauone for creating beautiful skin with beet, apple and cucumWauwatosa rants, you order at the counter, and they bring your ber. The staff is helpful, knowledgeable and happy to answer 414-585-0882 • $-$$ food to your table when it’s ready. any questions. Handicap Accessible: No

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Pita Palace for Near-eastern Delight ::BY DAVID LUHRSSEN

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Pita is the French fry of the Near East—it goes with everything. At Pita Palace (789 W. Layton Ave.), it comes warm and lightly toasted, perfect for scooping up some creamy hummus or baba ghanoush. The big room has tables and comfortable booths, framed Koranic quotations on the walls and rhythmic Arabic pop music in the air. The counter-service menu offers hot and cold appetizers and entrées. Present is the expected array of tender grilled chicken and beef kebabs and bowls of mellow, yellow lentil soup garnished with lemon—along with items rarely seen in Milwaukee restaurants. The yogurt-derived labeneh is topped with olive oil and mint; muttabel is a red and green pepper preparation and foul mudamas features fava beans mashed with garlic and lemon juice. The vegetarian combo is an ample sampler of hummus, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, muttabel and falafel balls. If you have room for an appetizer, there’s arayes, basically grilled cheese on a thinly shaved pita.

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BAKER CARRIES ON HER MOTHER’S LEGACY WITH SWEET ANIESE CATERING ::BY SHEILA JULSON

oming from a family of 11 children, Aniese Clay, of Sweet Aniese Catering, was always amazed by how her mother found time to cook three meals a day from scratch, bake dessert and occasionally repaint the walls or reupholster a chair while the kids were at school. This Supermom also kept a garden that treated the kids to fresh green beans, strawberries and rhubarb. Even more remarkable was that this was during the ’70s and ’80s, when many other moms were taking shortcuts at dinnertime using the growing variety of instant foods available in supermarkets.

Clay’s mother died when she was only 15, but she had paid careful attention while her mother whipped up family favorites like chocolate, lemon, coconut, German Chocolate or pound cakes, sugar cookies or banana pudding. Clay recreated her mom’s recipes by taste. She later perfected technical knowledge of baking through culinary management courses at Waukesha County Technical College. It wasn’t until 2015 that Clay considered making sweet treats to sell at farmers markets. She made items that kept well under the summer sun, like sugar, chocolate chip or peanut butter cookies, brownies, blondies and bars, to sell at the Fondy Farmers Market. Her baked goods became a hit with customers, and if she had to miss a week at the market, people asked where she was. “I thought, ‘What if I did this year-round, with made-to-order treats?’” Clay reflects. “Then, I realized that I needed to go ahead and do it. It’s time.” Through Sweet Aniese Catering, Clay will custom-make decorated cakes in most flavors, red velvet or German chocolate cake, loaves, cupcakes by the dozen, cookies, brownies, cobblers and plated desserts and dessert bars for parties and events. She focuses on simple, elegant presentations and decadent flavors, rather than fancy showstopper desserts. With adequate notice, she will take wedding cake orders for weddings with fewer than 100 guests. Clay is still a one-woman business at this time and does everything herself, while still

working a full-time job. Her 20-year-old daughter is her ofﬁcial taste-tester and makes suggestions. “I play around with a lot of products and cater to what people love,” Clay says. “I talk to people and see where they’re at and what they’re looking for.” In addition to custom orders and catering, Clay has a booth at the Fondy Market during the summer months, where people can ﬁnd her cookies and brownies. She also does special events such as the bi-annual Chili & Jewelry Sale at St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care. Clay recalls another childhood memory of stopping at her neighborhood bakery—Krueger’s Bakery, formerly on Center and Holton—on her way to school. There, her siblings and she had discovered German-style baking and got samples of treats and breads. Clay hopes to recreate that experience for future generations with a brick-and-mortar bakery and commercial kitchen (she currently shares commercial kitchen spaces with other businesses). This past fall, Clay became one step closer to bringing that dream of a kitchen and bakery to fruition. She was selected for the Brew City Match program, backed by JP Chase Morgan, in which business owners will receive location selection support to be matched with vacant commercial properties throughout the Cesar Chavez Drive, North Avenue/Fond du Lac and Historic King Drive commercial corridors. For more information, visit sweetaniese.com. n

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‘LES NOCES’

Glassman’s piece is laugh-out-loud hilarious. He’s turned the original story on its head and used an altogether different score, Stravinsky’s earlier one-act operatic ballet Pulcinella, which is based on the commedia dell’arte clown we’ve come to know as Punch, husband of Judy. Les Noces means “The Wedding.” In the 1923 original, choreographed by Bronislava Nijinska, younger sister of the Ballets Russes’ star Vaslav Nijinsky, it’s about the terrors of a young peasant bride facing an arranged marriage, crying to her bridesmaids that she doesn’t want to do this. Glassman’s wedding is the normal, present-day kind, and it’s the groom who gets cold feet. After his live-in fiancé leaves to spend the night before the ceremony elsewhere, his groomsmen surprise him at home with drinks and plans for a wild bachelor party. Finding him anxious, they attempt to cheer him. The shenanigans are highly inventive and choreographically dazzling. “It’s fun to make people laugh without using words,” Glassman says. “This is different from my typical, contemporary, abstract movement style. It’s more human-like movement, 100% dance-theater. It’s been a nice change and a challenge, as well.” He calls his piece I Do, Don’t I?

‘THE FIREBIRD’

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MILWAUKEE BALLET REIMAGINES ‘BALLET RUSSE’ FOR A NEW CENTURY ::BY JOHN SCHNEIDER

alfway through its 50th season, Milwaukee Ballet is looking back to Ballets Russes, the groundbreaking company of choreographers, composers, dancers and visual artists assembled by Russian impresario Sergei Diaghilev in Paris in the early 20th century. Artistic director Michael Pink has taken a Diaghilev-like position vis-à-vis his company’s annual winter show in the history-drenched Pabst Theater. He’s encouraged three talented company artists to break ground in new works set to great music by Diaghilev superstar Igor Stravinsky. Resident choreographer Timothy O’Donnell has The Rite of Spring, dancer Nicole Teague-Howell has The Firebird, and dancer Garrett Glassman has the lesser-known Les Noces. After seeing Milwaukee them all in rehearsal, I can tell you that none Ballet is in any way an attempt to recreate an earlier Ballet Russe version. Each tells an original story in a perReimagined sonal choreographic style. Using an alternate, Feb. 13-16 more phonetic spelling, the concert that contains these thoroughly Pabst Theater engaging one-act ballets is called Ballet Russe Reimagined. O’Donnell won Milwaukee Ballet’s international choreographic competition in 2009 and joined the company as a choreographer and performer in 2012. Teague-Howell and Glassman made their choreographic debuts in last winter’s concert at the Pabst. They’ve all danced many of Pink’s story ballets and spoke warmly in our interviews of his influence on these three works.

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Diaghilev wanted something exotically Russian to draw the Paris audience to his opening season in 1910. So, Stravinsky and choreographer Michel Fokine invented an original fairy tale with typical Russian folk tale characters and scenario. They matched music and action tightly, a challenge for Teague-Howell in designing her own story. Moreover, she found the power of the music, especially the finale, “a bit intimidating,” she says. “What can you do with something so gorgeous?” What she’s done is using the fairy tale’s lovers, villain and magical firebird to address contemporary concerns of abuse of power. “The evil character,” she explains, “is symbolized by a male dancer, but you can take it as oppression or abuse in any sort of way. It’s whatever is dragging you down: a boss, a government, etc. It’s about rising up. The firebird is a woman. In the beginning, you see that she has risen up from something. Then you watch another woman, who is any woman, all women, going through the same thing, and you see how the first woman helps this other woman through it. That’s what makes her magical. And there’s a corps of women who, together, basically reflect her journey in a dream world.”

‘THE RITE OF SPRING’

“For the first time ever, I’m telling a story,” O’Donnell says about this newest addition to his substantial choreographic repertory. It’s the shattering story of three real people: Diaghilev; his great dancer and one-time lover Vaslav Nijinsky; and Romola de Pulszky, who married Nijinsky while Ballets Russes toured Brazil in 1913, the year Nijinsky choreographed Le Sacre du Printemps. The couple had two children before Nijinsky succumbed to schizophrenia and lifelong institutionalization. Stravinsky was an unknown composer when Diaghilev had him create this score, which still ranks among the greatest musical works of the 20th century. Nijinsky’s original ballet depicted fanciful Russian pagan rituals meant to cajole the gods into bringing back spring. It ends with the sacrifice of a young woman chosen to dance herself to death. O’Donnell’s story starts with Diaghilev discovering Nijinsky, bringing the boy to the company and making him his lover and star. We see the company at work, dancing O’Donnell’s most complex contemporary ballet choreography to date. There’s the passionate Stravinsky; there’s Léonide Massine, who’ll replace Nijinsky in Diaghilev’s arms and as his star, precipitating Nijinsky’s mental breakdown; there’s the dancer Romola, steadfast in love. As O’Donnell puts it, “My first question was: Who made the biggest sacrifice?” Feb. 13-16 at the Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. For tickets, call 414-9022103 or visit milwaukeeballet.org.

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The Theory of Relativity (A Musical) The Theory of Relativity—written by Drama Desk Award-nominated collaborators Neil Bartram and Brian Hill—emerged from stories told to the authors by a group of young actors. Much in the style of A Chorus Line, composer-lyricist Bartram and book-writer Hill adapted these true stories—concerning issues of home, childhood, family, love and loss—into an emotional, accessible show exploring how young people create communities out of their shared experiences. This award-winning musical celebrates the theory that we are more connected than we realize. Through a collage of entertaining songs, scenes and monologues, The Theory of Relativity follows several characters along their journeys and what happens, good or bad, when their journeys intersect. This unconventional musical shares heartache, dreams and our shared human connections. (John Jahn) Feb. 14-23 at Marquette University’s Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St. For tickets, call 414288-7504, send an email to helfaer.boxoffice@marquette.edu or visit calendar.marquette.edu.

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‘Ransom Is Relative’ —Live Radio Theater at the Astor Hotel

::BY BLAINE SCHULTZ

aniel Hoan is Milwaukee’s Socialist mayor, and Prohibition is in full swing in Cream City Crime Syndicate: Ransom Is Relative, Cabaret Milwaukee’s live radio theater show. The Astor Hotel hosts the program, written by Josh B. Bryan and David Law, and the fictional events might have taken place in this neighborhood a century ago. The fast-paced program moves from “The Howling Radio Hour” segments of female advice columnists’ tips for a happy household (double entendre and less-than-subtle innuendo) to jingles for local companies (Usinger’s “Roll Out the Sausage” and Transfer Pizzeria). Warmup vocalist Cameron Webb’s showstopping “Try A Little Tenderness” is introduced as a recent Bing Crosby tune. Extra points to the cast for reading a copy of Shepherd Express and noting it as among the last remaining sources for arts coverage in town! Meanwhile down at the speakeasy Dock 18, it seems the daughter of an influential local businessman has been kidnapped and held for ransom. When dad taps Mayor Hoan for a favor, hizzoner calls upon a fixer, Jack Walker, to track her down. The former policeman uses his connections to dig for clues amid gambling and gin joints, getting himself walloped in the process. But when he comes to, he realizes that bad cops are at the root of it all. The cast juggles the mix of comedy, history and rat-a-tat-tat dialog deftly. Period-correct costumes and cocktail menu items for purchase add to the show’s time capsule effect. Through Feb. 22 at The Astor Hotel, 924 E. Juneau Ave.

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Cardinal Stritch University’s performing arts season always presents a fine blend of productions and events that highlight artistry and academic process. True to their mission, the school presents the world premiere of Dianne Sposito’s and Mark Boergers’ look at the Italian Renaissance through a 21st-century lens, The Emperor’s New Clothes. Or, as Stritch explains in their inviting way: “Experience a delightfully wacky and modern take on the classic Renaissance romp in this fast-paced, fashionable version of the tale.” The production features a cast of 15, as well as a production team led

Milwaukee Entertainment Group’s ‘The Beauty of Psyche’

by Jack Millane (stage manager), Greg Kaye (scenic designer-technical director) and Kristina Van Slyke (costume designer). (John Jahn) Feb. 15-23 in the Joan Steele Stein Center for Communication Studies-Fine Arts building on the Cardinal Stritch University campus, 6801 N. Yates Road. For tickets, call 414410-4171, send an email to boxoffice@stritch.edu or visit stritch.edu.

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“Sensoria: Experiments in Sound and Performance” “Sensoria: Experiments in Sound and Performance,” celebrates its sixth season with artistic director Amanda Schoofs at the helm. The series is designed to spark dialogue within the community, support new artistic collaborations and commission the creation of innovative works, all while promoting an expansive understanding of new music. “Sensoria” highlights original research, creativity and experimental practices through live performance. Music, sound art, time-based media and hybrid works are featured in this concert-event series, which encourages the use of new technologies and the expansion of the boundaries of organized sound and performance. (John Jahn) Saturday, Feb. 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m., in the Jan Serr Studio of the Kenilworth Square East building, sixth floor, 2155 N. Prospect Ave. Sensoria is free and open to the public.

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The Love of Gods and Mortals

::BY RUSS BICKERSTAFF

upernatural romance fills a classy space this month as Milwaukee Entertainment Group presents The Beauty of Psyche at the Brumder Mansion. Based on ancient Greek myth, local playwright J.J. Gatesman’s drama features Brittany Curran as a beautiful woman who’s been rescued from certain death by the god Eros. The fantasy of Gatesman’s romance between god and mortal is stylishly amplified by the use of abstract puppetry and shadows cast against a white sheet in the warmth and intimacy of the mansion’s subterranean stage. Jake Konrath plays Eros as an abstract, immortal figure largely cast in shadow who holds his love for Psyche at a distance. Curran is engagingly nimble on an emotional level in carrying much of the passion and aggression of the relationship that emerges between god and mortal. Konrath’s bold stoicism allows Curran to bring the more active end of the romance to the stage, which she does with a casually heroic grace. Curran humbly takes the center of the stage as a crushingly romantic human hero. The love emerging between mortal and god is complicated by active disdain from Eros’ mother, played with elegantly chilly poise by Shannon Nettesheim Klein. Upset over the emerging romance, Eros’ mother hides him from Psyche. She will allow the heroine to reunite with her son only if she can complete a seemingly impossible quest. Aiding Psyche in her quest are Kellie Wambold and Paige Bourne as the god Pan and a fairy aide, respectively. Wambold’s playfulness whimsically opens the production as Pan welcomes the audience with an introduction. Bourne adds depth to Wambold’s whimsy with energy that serves as an effervescent foundation for romantic drama. Through Feb. 22 at the Brumder Mansion, 3046 W. Wisconsin Ave. SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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t’s 1979 in New York City, and Bruce and Prudence meet in a restaurant. It’s a blind date set up through posting an ad in a newspaper. Yes, people actually met that way more than 40 years ago. Christopher Durang’s Beyond Therapy provides plenty of timely reminders of the past with dated references like that one. So, what exactly was life—and dating and relationships—like way back in the 20th century? According to these characters, Prudence (Bailey

Windfall’s ‘Figaro’ a Twist on a French Play Anyone Can Enjoy ::BY AGNES CONNOLLY

t may seem like a tall order to pull off an adaptation of Le Mariage de Figaro by 18th-century French playwright PierreAugustin Caron de Beaumarchais, but the ensemble in Windfall Theatre’s production of Charles Morey’s Figaro pulls it off seamlessly. Under David Flores’ direction, these nine actors create a world of tricks, scandal, games, love and even moral truths that will keep you more than entertained for the two-hour production. Figaro, servant to Count Almaviva, is engaged to and ready to marry Suzanne, maid to the Count’s wife, Countess Almaviva. However, no one will quite let the happy couple get settled. The Count, who has never been loyal, hopes to woo Suzanne, but Figaro and Suzanne won’t have it. Marceline, labeled a “spinster,” wants Figaro’s hand, and she is willing to put up a legal fight. All in all, every character is set on tricking another to get what they want. Chris Goode leads the play as Figaro. His wit, charm and sneakiness prove steady throughout the entire production. Don’t mistake his trickery for SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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Haag) sleeps with her therapist; Stuart (Derek Jacobs) continues to “make the moves” on Prudence during sessions; and Bruce (Tom Forshee) has a male lover, Bob (Jeff McMahon), and a therapist, Charlotte (Maggie Wirth), who constantly forgets who Tom is and ends up talking more about herself; then there’s Andrew (Randall J. Tranowski), who runs the restaurant where waiters are virtually impossible to find. In this Village Playhouse production, director Elizabeth M. Havican tries to make the most of a time-worn script that definitely shows it age with constant dated references to serial killer “Son of Sam,” the Plato’s Retreat swingers club and a host of other cultural markers that distract in 2020 rather than move the story forward. In our time of #MeToo and LGBTQ rights, predatory professionals like Stuart and denigrating comments about sexual orientation (from therapist Charlotte, no less!) only reinforce negative stereotypes, reducing the characters to cartoon caricatures… at best. But, the cast does manage to pull out the humor, for the most part, in this surreal farce, proving that laughter can, at times, be more therapeutic than a weekly visit to you-know-who. Through Feb. 23 at Village Playhouse, 1500 S. 73rd St.

Skylight’s ‘Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

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‘Beyond Therapy’ a Blind Date With the 20th Century

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foolishness, though. Toward the end of the show, he tells the audience his life’s story, explaining his motivations for outsmarting the Count: The count is a wealthy man, and Figaro hasn’t been as lucky. He won’t let the Count take what he wants just because he thinks he can. Goode has fun regardless and never lets his humor become misguided. His energy is matched by his fiancée, Suzanne. As played by Cara Johnson, she never assumed the role of demure bride. She and the Countess (Alicia Rice) create a dynamic duo, tactical and sharp. They send their male counterparts in circles as they prove to be always one step ahead. The set is minimal: only a futon, a few chairs with a table and a bench at some points. Almost every prop is pantomimed. However, nothing about the production is lacking. The audience gets to focus on the quick-moving plot and appreciate some stellar performances. A.J. Magoon as Chérubin makes his unique character a lovable favorite as he fumbles into love, disguises and tomfoolery. Make sure to catch this creative and energetic spin on the play that inspired Wolfgang Mozart’s classic opera. Through Feb. 22 at Village Church Arts, 130 E. Juneau Ave.

Skylight’s ‘Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Gets an A!

::BY ANNE SIEGEL

et’s give Skylight Music Theatre an “A” for its “Bee,” that is, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The show’s title basically says it all, as the story follows the fortunes of a handful of students in their regional final of the American tradition of the spelling bee. Each student has a good shot at winning the trophy and a $200 prize. Although the prize isn’t handed out until the show’s final minutes, audiences will find a lot of entertainment along the way. Each contestant has their own quirks, insecurities, hopes and dreams, and these adolescent qualities will seem very familiar to those who can recall their own school years. Even more entertaining is a first-act segment involving audience participation. Four brave patrons are asked to come onstage and take part in the bee (yes, they do have to spell real words until they are eliminated). On opening night, the volunteers did an excellent job of playing along with the cast, and their brief stint onstage added immeasurably to the show’s enjoyment factor. (Don’t worry if you’re not into participating: The volunteers fill out a consent form before the show prior to being selected.) The cast members who play the adult roles include Skylight favorite Samantha Sostarich as a former spelling bee champ who serves as a judge; Robby McGhee as a somewhat unstable vice principal from a neighboring school, also a judge; and Shawn Holmes as a paroled convict who consoles the contest losers as part of his public service. All three actors double and sometimes triple their roles, displaying their versatility as artists. Director-choreographer Brian Cowing has done an excellent job of crafting this must-see musical for the winter season. In order to update the 2005 Broadway version, Cowing has sprinkled in some relevant bits from today’s national headlines. These add to the show’s humor, as do McGhee’s hilarious examples of how certain words are used in a sentence. Laughter is a key ingredient in the show’s success, and Cowing has encouraged his cast to pull out all the stops. Each of the students has a chance to take center stage during the bee, spell a word, and, sometimes, sing a song (the show’s songs mainly focus on each character’s life). Although each number is pulled off with panache, special mention must be made of William Barfée (James Carrington) and his outrageously talented “Magic Foot,” as well as Marcy Park (Kendyl Ito) and her over-scheduled life, told in “I Speak Six Languages.” Music director David Bonofiglio gets a much larger sound than you might expect from the small band. Through Feb. 23 in the Broadway Theatre Center’s Cabot Theatre. F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 2 0 | 25

‘33 Variations’ Is a Fascinating Story That Could Be Much More ::BY JEAN-GABRIEL FERNANDEZ

‘The Lion King’

Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ a Magical Musical at the Marcus Center

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::BY HARRY CHERKINIAN

he Circle of Life” made its way to the Marcus Center last week as The Lion King made a triumphant return to Milwaukee, still roaring, still pleasing crowds after all these years. The phenomenon has become the shining jewel in the crown among Disney’s stage-film adaptations. And the latest production is a testament to the high standards that keep this King atop the musical food chain. The Lion King arrived with plenty of pedigree 22 years ago: Music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice; choreography by Broadway veteran Garth Hudson; and Julie Taylor, the extraordinary director, costume designer and mask and puppet designer (along with Michael Curry). The production remains revolutionary for merging the human form with puppetry and magical for making the animals come “alive.” Just watch the faces of all the children on opening night as the procession of animals makes its way to Pride Rock to honor lion pride king Mufasa and his wife, Sarabi, on the birth of their cub, Simba. Those familiar with this modern-day classic know the story. Simba is the rightful heir to take over the pride, but his evil uncle, Scar, changes that when Mufasa dies unexpectedly and blames a young Simba. Running away, Simba is befriended by Timon, the meerkat, and Pumbaa, the warthog. Thanks to a chance meeting with his childhood friend, Nala, Simba finds the courage to return to Pride Rock and reclaim his place as the rightful Lion King. This production is simply flawless from start to finish. From the first moment the aged mystical mandrill, Rafiki (featuring the terrific powerhouse vocals of Buyi Zama), calls out to the animals to gather at the birth of Simba to the show’s final moment when they come together again, The Lion King dazzles with inventive staging, ranging from moving “grasslands” (carried atop the heads of actors) to choreography as poetic as its balletic. Kudos to Nick Cordileone (Timon) and Ben Lipitz (Pumbaa) for their spot-on portrayals and masterful puppetry, along with Jurgen Hooper’s Zazou. And Spencer Plachy is wonderfully, properly nasty as the very British-sounding Scar. The trio of hyenas—Shenzi (Martina Sykes), Banzai (Keith Bennett) and Ed (Robbie Swift)—add much of the comical-sinister mix as Scar’s henchmen, or, make that “hench hyenas.” Through March 1 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Uihlein Hall, 929 N. Water St.

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ave you ever heard of the Diabelli Variations by Ludwig van Beethoven? The set of compositions for piano, often considered one of the greatest musical works of all time, has the most unexpected origin. The variations came to be when Anton Diabelli, an Austrian music publisher, wrote a waltz and invited numerous composers to create variations on it as a promotional idea. Somehow, that small, insignificant waltz spurred the imagination of Beethoven, who created not one, but 33 variations on it over the course of four years. The Diabelli Variations weren’t composed for money or recognition, as they vastly outgrew the scope of Anton Diabelli’s project; so, why were they written? What was it about this work that impassioned Beethoven so deeply that he was willing to sacrifice everything for it? That is what the play 33 Variations, written by Moisés Kaufman and presented by Falls Patio Players, attempts to answer. The set is filled with décor pieces mixing 19thcentury furniture and contemporary areas, as the two time periods evolve simultaneously on stage. In the present, we are introduced to Katherine (Mary Beth Topf), a musicologist afflicted with a deadly disease and an obsession for Beethoven, as well as her daughter, Clara (Nicole Gross), who cares for her in her final months. Katherine’s last wish is to understand what motivated the master to write the Diabelli Variations; as her disease progresses, confining her to a wheelchair then her deathbed, Katherine relentlessly pores through Beethoven’s archives in search for an answer. Her findings literally sprout to life on stage as Beethoven (Brian Prestley), his friend Anton Schindler (D. Eric Woolweber) and Diabelli himself (Nick Marzinski). Katherine’ feverish obsession for the variations, as well as her advancing disease, mirror Beethoven’s own.

The script is simply beautiful, mixing music, deep character development and its themes of obsession and purpose with brio. It doubles as a live piano concert, as pianist and music director Julie Johnson remains centerstage, letting the other actors dance around her as she plays the variations and provides a musical backdrop to the events unfolding before the audience. Giant screens in the background show Beethoven’s sketches, illustrating how his music came to life in a rarely seen fashion, even letting us see the notes being written in real time as Johnson plays them. But the show, unfortunately, suffers from drawbacks betraying an amateurish production: Microphones regularly crackled and failed, the pianist was less than inspired at times, not all dialogue was fully memorized, and acting was sometimes uneven. Some actors, like Woolweber and Jane Preston (as Katherine’s friend, Gertrude), prove very skilled, but Katherine and Clara are far more sedate, making it difficult to remain interested. The play also suffers from pacing issues, as the scenes in the past are far more interesting to follow—beyond the exploration of the Diabelli Variations, Schindler’s affected behavior and Beethoven’s attitude make them plain fun. Director Tom Berger’s stage direction is admirable at times, however, especially when it reflects the mirror-like structure of the script in the movements of actors on stage, and the conclusion of act one is nothing short of a stroke of genius. As demonstrated repeatedly by Falls Patio Players, 33 Variations has the potential to be an awe-inspiring play, but this version falls short of this ideal, although the story itself remains worth hearing. Through Feb. 16 at North Middle School Auditorium, N88 W16750 Garfield Drive.

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Saturday, Feb. 15, 1-3 p.m. Lynden Sculpture Garden 2145 W. Brown Deer Road

Getting in Touch With Our Senses Through ‘The Texture of Knowing’ ::BY SHANE MCADAMS

teach contemporary art to college students who are almost totally unfamiliar with the subject, and we routinely begin the course in crisis. The textbook is a little esoteric and makes a lot of assumptions about conceptual art practices that my practically minded, transactionally oriented students aren’t willing to accept initially. They usually come around, but still, after facing their incredulous mugs during the first few weeks, it’s difficult not to question my own faith. I persevere, with the goal of leading those students to conceptual glory, where things that can’t be held, quantified or even known for sure, might still hold value. It’s a leap of faith. I called on the exhibition “Toward the Texture of Knowing” at the Haggerty Museum of Art, to assist in my gospel this week. The exhibition builds off a vivid, conceptual premise from Kathleen Stewart’s text Ordinary Affects, a meditation on our subtlest interactions with the world around us and how we organize ordinary encounters into continuous narratives. Or, as Stewart describes it, “Like a live wire, the subject channels what’s going on around it in the process of its own self-composition. Formed by the coagulation of intensities, surfaces, sensations, perceptions and expressions, it’s a thing composed of encounters and the spaces and events it traverses or inhabits.” The show invites us to get in touch with our senses right off the bat by asking us which of six textures best describes how we move through the world: Sandpaper? Velvet? Perhaps none of the above? Your vote is cast with a marshmallow, and voila, your antennae are sensitized to start reflecting on the textures of knowing. A section of green hard candies scattered on the floor of the gallery will be familiar to some as a relational artwork by the late Cuban artist Félix González-Torres. To others, its interactive nature won’t be clear until the wall text inviting them to help themselves to a piece of the art 28 | F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 2 0

is read. I took two candies, to the slight alarm of some other visitors who hadn’t started reading. González-Torres’ work has always stood as an example of the possibility of readymade objects to transcend their material limitations to become aching analogies for fleshier, human struggles. A piece of his that’s not in the show features two battery-operated clocks that inevitably fall out of sync before stopping altogether; it’s my go-to when trying to convince skeptics about the value of visual poetry. Nearby González-Torres’ patch of green sweets, Rachel Rose’s video “Lake Valley” rolls out a mesmerizing and impressionistic story of adolescent transition. Nostalgia, loss of innocence and suburban anomie are delivered through a churning collage of children’s book illustrations and surreal, cartoonish imagery that feels both hauntingly mature and disarmingly naïve. Rose’s eight-minute video abounds with “surfaces, sensations and perceptions” and their psychic implications, most pointedly in this case, the sadness of a forsaken family pet as it futilely tries to connect with a child who seems to have outgrown it. Christina Ramberg’s paintings and Sondra Perry’s single-channel video trace the contours of the membranes between various dimensions of reality. Ramberg’s graphically painted bilateral forms almost get away with being abstractions before finally turning figural. All of a sudden, they go from pure form to patterned three-dimensional bodies. Her transitional skins lie between modes of art as well as forms in space. Perry’s you out here look n like you donʼt belong to nobody… (For Flesh Wall) generates its own liminal sheathing in the form of an entire wall of roiling, churning CGI-generated flesh that lives between biology and technology. The late surrealist Eduardo Paolozzi and Ragen Moss further flesh out the exhibition with mysterious works that force hyper-examination and acute reception. We continue to make headway in my contemporary art class with the help of images and text from this instructive exhibition, as well as an arsenal of material from other sources: a Bell Hooks poem; Far Side cartoons; ample amounts of González-Torres. We haven’t arrived in the Promised Land yet, but “Toward the Texture of Knowing” at the very least has helped calibrate and fine-tune our sensitivities in preparation for arrival. The Texture of Knowing runs through May 24 at The Haggerty Museum of Art, 1234 W. Tory Hill St. (top left) Rachel Rose, still from Lake Valley, 2016, HD video COURTESY OF THE ARTIST (top right); Christina Ramberg, Freeze and Melt, 1981, Acrylic on Masonite; (inset) Ragen MossOgler, 2018, Acrylic, polyethylene, copper, and steel and hardware, 43 × 22 × 15 in.

This will be the third in a series of conversations among artists, scholars and community activists that continues the work begun with Lynden’s first annual refugee celebration, “Home,” in June 2019. It focuses attention on these communities as Lynden prepares for their second “Home” celebration, which is currently scheduled for Saturday, June 20. As with similar conversations at Lynden, the issue of human-cultural displacement will be approached broadly—as both an internal and an external phenomenon—from the experiences of refugees and immigrants coming to the U.S. to those of indigenous, enslaved and interned populations within this country. Participants in the third panel—moderated by artist-inresidence Kim Khaira—will include Ashraf Albakir, Sumeya Osman, Nirmal Raja and Ras ‘Ammar Nsoroma. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 414-446-8794 or visit lyndensculpturegarden.org.

“Going Home”

Feb. 15-March 14 Tory Folliard Gallery 233 N. Milwaukee St. The Historic Third Ward’s Tory Folliard Gallery opens “Going Home,” an exhibition of new landscape and still life paintings by Wisconsin artists Andy Fletcher and Katie Musolff. The married artists are life-long Wisconsin residents, and both execute a type of rural portraiture of the world they inhabit—one on the micro and the other on the macro scale. This new exhibition of their work includes new paintings by Fletcher and Musolff that capture the landscape, flora and fauna of their new agrarian surroundings. An artists’ talk and book signing for the exhibit takes place on Saturday, Feb. 29, 1 - 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 414-273-7311, send an email to info@toryfolliard.com or visit toryfolliard.com.

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[ FILM CLIPS ] Fantasy Island PG-13

The feel-good, 1980s TV show becomes a horror Blumhouse production. Alas, Tattoo is gone and with him, “Ze plane, zee plane!” Michael Peña portrays the enigmatic Mr. Roarke (minus the gravity and suave poses struck by Ricardo Montalbán). On an idyllic tropical island, Roarke promises to bring a few lucky guests’ fantasies to life. Dreams come true as guests reunite with dead loved ones or finally get revenge against those who’ve wronged them. However, in short order, these fantasies devolve into nightmares. Only by solving the island’s mystery can they escape with their lives. Oh—Ze pain, ze pain. Had the film included Tattoo and cast the right actor as host, this could have been a series reboot. (Lisa Miller)

The Photograph PG-13

Mae Morton (Issa Rae) is the estranged daughter of famous photographer Christina Eames, and the latter dies unexpectedly. Mae is angry, hurt and filled with questions she hopes to answer with help from rising-star journalist, Michael Block (LaKeith Stanfield). But Michael offers something different when he decides that Mae is “special” and pursues her romantically. Mae also feels an attraction, but having guarded her emotions so long, she is fearful of falling in love. Will Mae let go and explore her feelings, or will she run from them? Not that we care, because Mae’s fabricated journey is more molehill than mountain. (L.M.)

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Many Languages at Festival of Films in French

still photos from the colonial period. Madagascar is a large island some 250 miles from Africa’s eastern coast. Contemporary scenes from one of its cities resemble a port town on the French Mediterranean shore. The 1947 rebellion was led by indigenous soldiers returning from service with the French army in World War II. They naively expected support from the U.S. None was forthcoming, and the upheaval was crushed, largely by French troops from other African colonies, especially Senegal and Algeria. France granted independence to the island in 1960. Several interviewees discuss the roots of the unrest in the compulsory labor system that drafted men to build roads, bridges and other ::BY DAVID LUHRSSEN public works. However, Fahavalo isn’t a colthough it’s called the Fes- herent chronicle of the rebellion but a patchtival of Films in French, not work of memories, including a mother hiding much French is heard in some from French troops with a crying baby at her of the films programmed in breast. Fascinating anecdotes are collected— recent years. For example, the the sort of things often omitted from history 2020 festival includes Fahavalo, Madagascar books. Several veterans of the rebellion speak 1947, a film about a little-known rebellion on of the protection afforded by talismans, ritual the island with scarcely more than a few sen- bathing before battle and the advice offered by tences in French. The documentary is mostly spirits. A visit to the National Archives, which houses records from the French administrain Malagasy, the indigenous language. The broad parameters of the Festival of tion, includes endless lists of suspected rebels Films in French have evolved by design. The along with a report from a district police prefect that Senegalese troops fired name acknowledges that its at “a fairy with one breast” that mission extends beyond the flew overhead while issuing orcinema of France to include Festival phic pronouncements. French-language movies from of Films in The documentary’s director, Quebec, Haiti and former AfriMarie-Clémence AndriamontaFrench can colonies. Even that definiPaes, will present Fahavalo in tion became too narrow in reFeb. 14-23 person at its screening, 4 p.m. cent years for some selections UW-Milwaukee Saturday, Feb. 22. from nations that had once Union Cinema This year’s festival also inbelonged to the French empire. cludes recent, classic and si“We want to represent the full lent films from France, Haiti, array of places where French is part of the fabric,” explains the festival’s co- Quebec, Morocco and Senegal plus Israeli director, Anita Alkhas. “Many languages are and Swiss co-productions. “It’s a good mix of documentary and features. It’s about breaking heard in these films.” Fahavalo is a Malagasy word for enemies down stereotypical images,” says festival coand refers to the natives who took arms director Sarah Davies Cordova. The Festival of Films in French runs Feb. 14against the French colonists. Several aged men and women who participated in the re- 23 at the UW-Milwaukee Union Cinema, 2200 bellion are interviewed in the film. Their E. Kenwood Blvd. Admission is free. For more memories are linked by archival footage and information, visit uwm.edu/french-film-festival.

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In 1760 France, Marianne is commissioned to paint a wedding portrait of Heloise, a young noblewoman. Because she is a reluctant bride-to-be, Marianne is introduced to Heloise as her paid companion and instructed to paint Heloise’s portrait in secret. Before long, Heloise discerns the deception, but Marianne hasn’t tried very hard to hide it. As kindred spirits—unconventional women stumbling through a patriarchal construct—Marianne and Heloise soon develop deep feelings for one another. They take an accounting of their fears and flaws along with their strengths and dreams. The film excels in conveying a mutual understanding that transcends their differences. (L.M.)

Sonic the Hedgehog PG

Animated atop live action, Sonic the Hedgehog hails from another dimension. A Sega video game creation called Sonic and U.S. Government representative, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) are arch enemies. The doctor pursues Sonic to obtain the blue hedgehog’s superpower enabling unbridled speed. Sonic uses that speed to evade capture, helped by Sheriff Tom Wachowski (James Marsden). Originally costing $90 million and intended for release last November, that plan was scrapped last May after the release of the film’s first trailer. Sonic fans despised the hedgehog’s new design. A three-month delay and approximately $5 million later, Sonic now more closely resembles his game character. Either way, the film is a snoozefest. (L.M.)

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(TIMELIFE) Metallica’s Lars Ulrich was onstage to introduce the (partly) classic Deep Purple lineup at their 2016 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He took a swipe at the academy’s belated recognition of the group that changed his life. Turns out Ulrich’s dad brought him, age 9, to a Deep Purple concert in Copenhagen. The heavy massive sound, the spectacle: Ulrich’s destiny was set. His is not the only memorable introduction in the three-Blu-ray set collecting 30 hours from the 2009-2017 induction ceremonies. By contrast to the rambling Ulrich, Steve Van Zandt was focused and cool as a hitman when awarding a posthumous trophy to Bert Berns, Van Morrison’s producer and writer of “Twist and Shout,”“Piece of My Heart” and many other ’60s hits. The music? Cheap Trick hadn’t lost a lick over the years. A few of the acts stunk—but there were plenty of opportunities to jam.

n The Siren (DARK SKY FILMS) Sirens are projections of the male libido, but in The Siren, she is also an accursed creature, once human, who begins to fall in love. The unusual protagonist (and object of her attention) is a mute evangelical Christian. However, a neighbor at the lake cottage, swearing vengeance after the siren drowned his beloved, wants her destroyed. Eerily suggestive scenes (wet finger marks on the pier) are effectively accomplished by writerdirector Perry Blackshear on a minimal budget. n Invasion Planet Earth (4DIGITAL MEDIA)

The kids are glued to a B-grade sci-fi show on the telly (the bionic hero saves the Earth each week from aliens). Meanwhile, in adult land, the TV drones on about the U.S. president threatening war. Anxiety is pervasive, and then they appear in the sky. British director Simon Cox incorporates family and workplace melodrama, religious mythology and commentary on bad pop culture into an alien invasion film that wonders: Are we the real enemy? —David Luhrssen F E B R U A R Y 1 3 , 2 0 2 0 | 29

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The Art of War

Author Discusses ‘Fathers in the Age of Unwed Parenthood’

(W.W. NORTON), BY SUN TZU

Despite changes in technology, The Art of War has endured for 2,500 years as a military handbook, and its strategic thinking continues to be embraced in contexts other than the battlefield. As if to demonstrate the need for a new translation of the Chinese classic, University of California, Berkeley’s Michael Nylan compares a bit of hers in the introduction to the same passage as rendered by three predecessors in the last century. Hers reads clearer to contemporary eyes. The Master Sun, as the legendary author calls himself, advises able leaders to weigh the options, calculate the odds, know your enemy, know yourself. Behind the archaic imagery of chariots and siege-engines are insights applicable at the office. “To be good at unleashing surprise is to be as various as the cosmos itself,” he counsels. (David Luhrssen)

A Scheme of Heaven: The History of Astrology and the Search for Our Destiny in Data (W.W. NORTON), BY ALEXANDER BOXER

Horoscopes foretell the future? Our lives are steered by the stars? In A Scheme of Heaven, Alexander Boxer goes beyond the obvious and asks, instead, some fascinating questions. The data scientist has written an enjoyably lucid account of astrology’s ancient origins as astronomy’s fraternal twin. Both were born as humanity tried to systematically locate its place in the cosmos. Boxer’s thesis is that astrology was an early adapter of methods governing today’s world, especially the use of mathematics and data to generate answers. Admittedly, the results produced within closed systems might be logically coherent—but wrong! Boxer tips his hat to the “power in astrology to reveal the surprising ways in which everything, and all of us, are connected to each other across time and space.” Even if the stars don’t guide our destiny, science has shown that we are all made from the same material as the lights in the night sky. (David Luhrssen)

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n the United States, roughly half of young mothers under the age of 25 are raising children alone. Said another way, about 50% of young families currently have no father figure in the home. As a society, we tend to focus much more frequently on the stories—and especially the hardships and challenges—facing young mothers, while forgetting to consider the struggles that young fathers are simultaneously facing. UW-Milwaukee’s Paul Florsheim has researched the stories of more than 1,000 men in Chicago and Salt Lake City, and his surprising and revealing findings, focusing on 200 young male father figures, are captured in his book, Lost and Found: Young Fathers in the Age of Unwed Parenthood. Rather than simply assigning blame to these young men, Florsheim’s research provides a more nuanced perspective on the state of many young families in America and explains, in often startling ways, how we’ve arrived at this phenomenon. Florsheim is a professor in UWM’s Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, where he focuses on public health issues facing high-risk adolescents, including the prevention of relationship problems. He is currently involved in a number of social science projects, including the development of a co-parenting support program for pregnant teens and their partners, as well as an innovative health curriculum for high school students. Florsheim will appear at Boswell Book Co. at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, to discuss Lost and Found in an event cosponsored by the UWM School of Public Health.

BOOK|HAPPENING Noon to the Butterﬂy Why not share the cost of printing by sharing the pages of a book? Noon to the Butterfly is a slender, well-designed poetry collection by Jamie Robin Spatt and local musician Homerow. Both are Milwaukeeans, albeit Spatt is now teaching in San Francisco. The poems are not co-written (“The fonts are different, and there’s a hint of whose each is in the first poem,” Homerow says), and differences in style can be discerned. Like all good poetry, they force readers to slow down, ponder and embrace the nuances of language. “The pearl to the oyster is always perplexing.” Yes! (David Luhrssen) Homerow will be featured at Poet’s Monday on Monday, Feb. 17, at Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, 1001 E. Locust St.

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Off the Cuff with ONE activist Laura Kerecman ::BY JEAN-GABRIEL FERNANDEZ

or more than 15 years, the ONE Campaign has raised awareness and called for public action to fight poverty and preventable illnesses; in particular, in Africa. Known initially for its famous founder, U2’s Bono, ONE boasts more than 9 million members worldwide despite not soliciting (and even actively discouraging) donations. Off the Cuff contacted a Wisconsin member of ONE, Laura Kerecman, whose day job is program manager at the Medical College of Wisconsin. This year, she will go to Washington, D.C., as part of ONE’s annual Power Summit to bring the campaign’s concerns in front of Congress. How would you describe ONE’s goals and means of action? ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity. We are nonpartisan and pressure governments to do more to ﬁght extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, and empower citizens to hold their governments accountable. This year, our focus is on maintaining full U.S. funding for Gavi, a global vaccine alliance that helps immunize millions of children around the world against preventable diseases. Why are you personally choosing to be invested in ONE? The reason why I choose to be invested in ONE stems from being raised in a home that modeled community service and giving back in very concrete ways. My upbringing shaped my career in public health and my involvement outside of work. I genuinely enjoy engaging with ONE staff and other volunteers. I often connect with people at community events; it’s an opportunity for me to talk more about the bigger

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picture of ending extreme poverty and preventable disease. It’s a mission most people can get behind, particularly when the request isn’t for money but to have them use their voices. I’ve found that, in volunteering for ONE at community events, I inevitably see people I know. Isn’t Milwaukee often referred to as “Smallwaukee”? In sharing with them ONE’s vision, it’s easy for me to ask them to take action by writing a few lines about the issues. Even when I’m meeting someone for the ﬁrst time, it’s easy to talk about access to health care and education and how, on a global level, we are all safer when people have access to these things. It’s something most people will get behind. It’s not unusual for someone to thank me for attending an event and volunteering for ONE.

persuade our elected representatives to support effective programs that spur development and are making a real, measurable difference in the ﬁght against extreme poverty and disease. We have several extremely active chapters across Wisconsin. Folks can learn more and join us by visiting one.org. ONE has Congressional District Leaders (CDL), who serve as the key contact for a geographic area. The CDL is a more formal volunteer position and works closely with a ONE staff member known as a Regional Organizing Manager (ROG). There are ﬁve ROGs across the U.S. I work closely with the local CDL, and the local ROG is from Appleton, Wis., so we see him regularly. We all get together several times a year to strategize about events where we want to have a presence, who has availability to attend, and who might be able to do data entry following the event.

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What does being a volunteer for ONE mean, concretely, in terms of personal investment? As a ONE volunteer, you can really deﬁne your personal investment. Opportunities exist to join other ONE volunteers at small events (farmers markets or community festivals, for instance) or large events (like U2 concerts) to engage people in conversation about ending extreme poverty and preventable disease. You can also make a difference by simply taking time to write a thoughtful letter to your member of Congress or pick up the phone and call them. How large is ONE’s presence in Wisconsin? ONE has thousands of dedicated supporters across the country who have taken millions of actions to help ﬁght extreme poverty and preventable disease. Our tagline has always been, “We’re not asking for your money; we’re asking for your voice.” ONE supporters use their voices—and their political clout—to

Laura Kerecman

How can someone from the Midwest help ONE on an individual level? Each of us has a responsibility to use their voice to make a difference on the things that matter to us. To me, that’s fighting extreme poverty and preventable diseases like AIDS. By simply writing a letter, making a call or meeting with an elected official, one person can have a tremendous impact, and—when combined with other voices from across the state and country—it tells a powerful story that lawmakers can’t ignore. Can you talk to me about the Power Summit ONE will hold in Washington, D.C., in February? The summit that will take place Feb. 23-25 brings together activists, faith leaders and college students for cutting-edge training on advocating for the fight against global poverty and preventable disease. Last year was the first time I attended the Power Summit. It was two days packed with speakers, ONE leadership from the U.S. and around the world, experts on the Global Fund and Propaganda, a Christian hip-hop and spoken-word artist-poet from Los Angeles. The summit focused on the replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. The U.S., along with other world donors and the private sector, raised more than $14 billion to fight preventable disease—the largest amount of money ever raised by an international global health organization—which will help save some 16 million lives. On the final day in D.C., ONE volunteers visited Capitol Hill, speaking with legislators and staffers and asking that our elected officials go on record in support of the Global Fund. It’s a powerful visual to see 150 volunteers in ONE T-shirts ready to talk to both sides of the aisle about ending extreme poverty and preventable disease. I will never forget waiting for an elevator in the Hart Senate Office Building with two or three other volunteers when Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst exited an elevator. It was apparent she was headed to her office, but when she looked up and saw us, she smiled and said, “ONE is here today; I am proud of the work you do and am glad you are here.” As cliché as it may sound, I felt that ONE is truly making a difference. In a time of such divisiveness in politics, ONE is successfully leading the way to end extreme poverty and preventable disease.

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I have a friend who is a close-talker. Even when I move away or take a step back, he eventually moves in, and we’re back to where we started. He actually knocked the glass out of my hand one night, because he was practically on top of me while we were at a bar. And that, Dear Ruthie, is unacceptable! Spilt alcohol? No way! Is it OK to tell this guy he’s a close-talker? Should we just continue to grin and bear it? My friends and I agree he’s driving us nuts, but we don’t know what to do about it.

What Would Ruthie Do (WWRD)? Annoyed Andrew Dear Andy,

God! There’s nothing worse than a close-talker with bad breath, body odor, a saliva issue and nose hairs just barely hanging on. Wait. You never mentioned those other characteristics regarding your buddy’s close-talking habit, did you? That said, this might be something you can simply live with; that is, if you value your friendship and don’t want to cause waves. What it comes down to is how close you are with this guy. (No pun intended.) If this guy is more of an acquaintance, simply let it go. If he’s someone you value spending time with, address it kindly, quickly and with a sense of humor. Try something like, “Hey! Back off a bit. What, are you trying to molest me?” Make a joke of it, rub his shoulder and don’t take it too seriously.

Feb. 15—‘A Veneer Valentine’ at LaCage Niteclub (801 S. Second St.): Maple Veneer and Karen Valentine host this post-Cupid salute for a Sunday Funday done Broadway style. The show starts at 5 p.m. with doors opening at 4 p.m. so you can get your drink on early. Feb. 15—Lesbian Pop-Up Bar at Mad Planet (533 E. Center St.): Make some new friends, share a few laughs and hit the dance floor during this monthly pop-up. The bash starts at 9 p.m. and involves a $4 door charge. Feb. 16—Drag Queen Story Hour at Colectivo Coffee (2301 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.): Treat the kids to a story hour featuring the city’s cutest queens. Once a month, a lovely drag queen reads the little ones a family friendly story about love, acceptance and positivity. The 2 p.m. event is free, and Colectivo donates 10% of food and beverage sales to local LGBTQ-related charities. Feb. 17—Queer Love Stories: A Collaborative Workshop at Mitchell Street Library (906 W. Mitchell St.): This free 5-7:30 p.m. discussion and workshop explores love in the LGBTQ community, particularly through themes expressed in the show Hedwig & and the Angry Inch and other theater pieces. Come learn more about your community and yourself! Feb. 17—Bi+ Cafe at Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. (224 W. Bruce St.): The team at Bi+ Pride Milwaukee hosts this 5:30 p.m. social gathering, helping you meet new faces, make new friends and find the solidarity you might be looking for. Feb. 18—‘Trixie Mattel: Grown Up’ at Turner Hall Ballroom (1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave.): Local girl gone big, Trixie Mattel struts her skinny (and silly) self back into Brew Town with her all-new one-woman show. Billed as the “world’s funniest comedienne,” Trixie is backed by a full band and is serving an 8 p.m. concert you won’t want to miss. Nab your tickets at pabsttheater.org. Ask Ruthie a question or share your events with her at dearruthie@shepex.com. Follow her on Instagram @ruthiekeester and Facebook at Dear Ruthie. Now in its second season, her reality show, Camp Wannakiki, is available on YouTube. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. n SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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IN THE MIDST OF MAYHEM, PETE BUTTIGIEG MAKES LGBTQ HISTORY ::BY PAUL MASTERSON

t’s been another head-spinning week in the wacky reality show world that is our current American life. Nowadays, when trying to recap recent events, one finds oneself in a permanent “where to begin?” quandary. But here goes… During the State of the Union address with a highly decorated, Tuskegee airman, Brigadier General Charles McGee, who fought in World War II, Korean and Vietnam, in the audience— and during Black History Month—an impeached racist sullied the Medal of Freedom by bestowing it upon a propagandist of race-based hatred. Days later, white supremacists marched in the nation’s capital. Meanwhile, the mock impeachment trial ended with a mock acquittal followed by a wave of retribution against witnesses and threats against regime opponents. Then came a moment of comic relief: That plucky gay band of intrepid fools, the Log Cabin Republicans, was again denied participation at the Texas GOP State Convention. Cue Doris Day’s “He’s got high hopes.” But, in the midst of all this mayhem, gay presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg won the

Iowa Democratic Caucus. The victory by a mere 0.1% margin marked an extraordinary moment in LGBTQ history. Buttigieg had already made history as the first LGBTQ person to run for president of the United States. Now, with his campaign having gained unexpected momentum and traction, his prospects for a similarly strong showing in the New Hampshire Primary on Feb. 11 appear likely. If nothing else, Buttigieg’s success will remain an inspirational achievement for LGBTQ folks, especially the youth. Still, the scenario of a great gay hope in a future President Pete is unlikely. Yes, in a perfect world, he could probably return the country to an Obama-like era of positivity, dignity and intelligent governance. The nation could claw its way out of the current mire of cruelty, vulgarity and Cosa Nostra-like corruption and reset back to its traditional values and an honorable world standing. But it’s an imperfect world, one fraught with base human machinations. Playing dirty is the GOP’s modus operandi, and in that it will remain intransient. We’ve already seen that ugliness in the earliest homophobic reactions to the Buttigieg candidacy. The 2020 Republican arsenal is already deployed and includes pinpoint targeted voter suppression (including here, in Wisconsin), attacks on the free press and intimidation by armed militias. To counter a Buttigieg candidacy, Republicans would play an anti-gay trump card focused on voters who might harbor reluctance to elect an LGBTQ president. Meanwhile, as much as I would hope American democracy is still intact enough to weather an all-out storm of Russian disinformation on behalf of Republicans, it could easily overwhelm access to the truth. In fact, I recently clicked on a Facebook fake news article, and the page’s “We use cookies” message appeared in Russian—by the way, “cookies” is spelled “кукис” in Cyrillic. It is abundantly clear the current regime’s raison d’être is to undo everything Obama accomplished. That would necessarily mean to roll back LGBTQ rights, including marriage equality and the right to serve in the military, that were achieved under the previous administration. Buttigieg, or any other Democratic contender, will have to win despite all.

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Drivin N Cryin Returns to Milwaukee ::BY BLAINE SCHULTZ

evn Kinney has released nine Drivin N Cryin albums and 10 solo albums in 33 years. It’s a work ethic that echoes the Milwaukee expatriate’s local heroes, The Haskels, whose posthumous LP was released last November, four decades after it was recorded. Kinney has said that The Haskels practiced more than any band he’s seen and the example seems to have rubbed off. When Kinney moved to Georgia in 1985 to begin a recording project that evolved into the band Drivin N Cryin, he began an odyssey that took him to the brass ring of major label recording contracts and big-budget music videos before jettisoning him back to reality. To talk with him today, he seems like the same Northwest Side kid who was a fan (and true believer) of rock ’n’ roll. Kinney was also co-founder (with David Luhrssen) of X-Press, the humble music ’zine that later merged with the Crazy Shepherd to become the Shepherd Express. Drivin N Cryin’s recent album, Live the Love Beautiful Live, was recorded live in Atlanta. It also includes a song recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Ala. According to Kinney, “It was like a hurricane outside, so I said let’s play ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash.’” The Rolling Stones recorded a trio of songs at the studio in 1969. This week Drivin N Cryin returns to Milwaukee to play Shank Hall, and in April Kinney will be inducted into the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Hall Of Fame. The band is on a tour that will take them through the eastern half of the United States before heading to Europe in May.

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Sorting Out Kinney’s Career

genuineness and onstage charisma. Kinney recalls how much he learned quickly when “When I close my eyes and sing, I don’t feel much he moved to Georgia more than three decades go. He different,” he says when asked how the band has began working as a laborer rebuilding a sewage plant evolved. “There were moments in there where we were being teased by record companies, where maybe and learned to overcome his misconceptions about the South. “I learned that Atlanta is not a Southern city. we’d be able to do this with less effort and more fame Like Chicago or New York, it is a major metropolitan or something? We were in competition with others city—it is multicultural and is where everybody comes acts for a brief period—that wasn’t my favorite.” who is disillusioned in their little small towns. It is a The band released a half dozen albums on major pretty open-minded city.” labels Island and Geffen from 1988 to 1995. Having lived in the South longer than his forma“We are back to being who we are,” Kinney says. “We just continue on our journey. The Live the Love Beautiful tive years in Milwaukee, at this point does Kinney consider himself a Southerner or a displaced Yankee? record was kind of a validation of our existence— “It depends on when you are talking to me,” he laughs. know that you are lucky to have what you have.” “I mention Milwaukee and the Midwest when I meet Kinney says he still feels like he has something to people. I’m an Irish Catholic from Milwaukee, maksay, starting with the songs on Scarred But Smarter to the current album’s “Free Ain’t Free” and “What’s Wrong ing his living travelling around the Bible Belt singing “Straight to Hell”—the irony does not avoid me,” he with Being Happy.” He also still loves the fun stuff that says, referencing his song that was recorded in 2017 by comes with being a musician and songwriter, includformer Hootie & the Blowfish singer Darius Rucker. ing the travel and the reading. Moving to Georgia, he With a career split between heavy rocking material glommed onto Southern writers like John Kennedy and quieter acoustic material, how does Kinney delToole. A former tour manager for Kinney grew up with egate songs? Flannery O’Connor as his babysitter. “Drivin N Cryin gets the pick of the litter when it’s a “I’m still writing songs that I sing to myself, always good riff—if it’s influenced by Cheap Trick,” he explains. looking forward to the next project and next show,” “If it is influenced by Bob Dylan or John Denver, it is he says. “Every show is my first, every show is my last. a solo song. It is a bit of a schizophrenic existence for I love my band; I love my crew. And we are playing me. There are certain things I won’t play Shank Hall again.” acoustic, but with Drivin N Cryin I’ll play Two decades ago, Drivin N Cryin Drivin N Cryin everything.” raced from an Alpine Valley gig opening Zoy Begos, WAMI president said, “The Feb. 13, 8 p.m. for Lynyrd Skynyrd, to perform at the Wisconsin Area Music Industry is thrilled Shank Hall Milwaukee club at a benefit for a local to be inducting Kevn Kinney into the fanzine. WAMI Hall of Fame, as part of the 40th “We prefer the bars as far as audience Awards show on April 19, 2020. Kevn’s participation goes. Audiences of 500 are the perfect descriptive songwriting and oh-so-unique voice has number.” He says the band plays the occasional outcaptured the ears of Wisconsin (and beyond!) for a door gig to 10,000 fans in Georgia. “But I’m just not long time, and this honor is very well deserved.” good at being that guy—that lead singer Mick Jagger Drivin N Cryin with opening act Lindsay Beaver will guy. I’m selfishly there to please myself. I’m just not a perform at Shank Hall on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. very good rock star,” Kinney laughs, downplaying his

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A Musical ‘Present’ for Valentine’s Day ::BY DAVID LUHRSSEN

Trixie Mattel

Trixie Mattel’s Milwaukee Homecoming at Turner Hall ::BY NAYELI PORTILLO

rag queen, musician and overall powerhouse, Trixie Mattel is eager to show us a side of her that we haven’t quite seen yet, at least not like this. Her third album, Barbara, holds an intentional A-side and B-side feel to it—the first half features a sound reminiscent of the ’60s pop and rock records she’s fond of while the second is folkier and Americana-driven. “There’s so much that I love about the ’60s. It was the time of women’s lib and superwomen who weren’t afraid of makeup, bold patterns and showing skin [saying] ‘It’s not for you, it’s for me.’ It wasn’t for men; it was for yourself. What’s more drag than that?” Mattel, aka Brian Firkus, says. “I had this vision of me in drag at the beach [in the daytime], serving Marsha Brady, super tan, sipping from a Coke bottle and a little radio close by with an 8-track sticking out. Then at night, putting on a headband, bringing out your guitar and singing to the people you love, around a campfire.” Though now based in Los Angeles, Firkus still talks about hometown Milwaukee with an obvious affection—his love for the liveliness of the city on its first warm day, treading back to his longtime-favorite spots like This is It! and Fuel Cafe in Riverwest whenever he’s in town, and frequenting places like Victoria’s Beauty Supply, once his go-to place for leggings and wigs during a time when it wasn’t uncommon to find him performing at night clubs like LaCage. Back in 2016, shortly after a run in “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Mattel went on to star in the now widely acclaimed YouTube series “Unhhhh” with Trixie fellow contestant Katya Zamolodchikova. Packed with the particular kind of outlandishness and razor sharp wit needed to reach a certain Mattel level of niche stardom within internet virality, the series became so Tuesday, popular that it led to the Viceland spinoff, “The Trixie & Katya Show,” Feb. 18, and eventually resulted in a deal with Netflix, solidifying the queens’ 8 p.m. spot in mainstream pop culture. Turner Hall “I think that because I parody one of everybody’s favorite toys from Ballroom their childhood and because of my Midwestern sensibility, my drag has this kind of sarcasm that’s universal. I do think that drag has become more mainstream and it’s because of us who keep pushing the envelope and because of people saying, ‘You know what? I’m going to do another show, another tour, another album. I’m going to an audition and I’m going to get it.’ I’ve managed to pull off some of my wildest dreams. I still can’t believe it.” On Barbara, Mattel continues to set the bar even higher. The record features a moving re-envisioning of “I Can’t Shake the Stranger Out of You” by Lavender Country, the first known openly gay band in the history of country music. Additionally, Mattel notes that she’ll be accompanied by a full live band during her upcoming tour, a first for the musician. “I used to see shows at Turner Hall growing up, so it’s so crazy to actually be there,” says Mattel. “I’m extremely proud of being from Wisconsin. I love Milwaukee.” Trixie Mattel performs at Turner Hall Ballroom on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m.

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resent Music’s Valentine’s Day concert will not include the work of Julio Iglesias or Christopher Cross. In keeping with its 38-year tradition, Milwaukee’s recent-contemporary music ensemble will cut the schmaltz in favor of something “off kilter,” as co-artistic director Eric Segnitz puts it. Their Valentine’s concert, “The AvantGarden of Love,” will feature a broad swath of challenging yet engageable music from the 20th and 21st centuries—much of it being short piece no longer than a pop song. The connecting theme is romantic love looked at from various perspectives. Per Present Music tradition, “The Avant-Garden” will be multimedia. The program includes Robert Florey’s 1927 Expressionist silent ﬁlm The Love of Zero accompanied by the world premiere of a new score performed by Little Bang Theory, a Detroit trio of toy instrumentalists. And, as usual for Present Music, there will be a party afterward featuring We Six, Quasimondo Physical Theatre, a drag show and a “surrealist costume party.” Wear your own outﬁt to the concert or put one together with help at the crafts table. The sonic diversity will be striking, including Ornette Coleman’s “What Reason Could I Give,” interpreted by Wisconsin saxophonists Matt Sintchak and Melissa Reiser, and a set of original numbers by Swedish jazz singer So-

phie Dunér. Sintchak will also be featured on “The Garden of Love,” contemporary Dutch composer Jacob TV’s minimalist riff on the William Blake poem. Segnitz describes John Cage’s “Water Walk” as a “time-structured piece. Someone will walk around with a stopwatch, interacting with electrical appliances—radios, toasters—and the appliances will be pushed into a tub of water. Everything makes a sound. According to Cage, anything that makes a sound can be considered music.” Also on the bill are Present pieces by Charles Mingus Music and the homeless ManhatThe Avant tan Street musician called -Garden Moondog, as well as perof Love formances of Dadaist poFeb. 13-14, etry. Much of the concert, 7:30 p.m. including Bulgarian-BritJan Serr ish composer Dobrinka Studio Tabakova’s “Such Different Paths,” will be performed by a string septet. “It will be an avant-garde, three-ring circus,” Segnitz promises. “It’s a crazy program. It will be fun!” Present Music performs The Avant-Garden of Love at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-14 at the Jan Serr Studio, 2155 N. Prospect Ave. For more information and tickets, visit presentmusic.org.

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THURSDAY, FEB. 13

‘Sieger on Songs: Conversations’ @ Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts, 7 p.m.

Launching his five-part monthly series, host John Sieger and his special guests will explore a topic of shared interest through conversation and songs—their own and those of great songwriters they admire. There will be talks, performances and even a bit of audience participation. Sieger will be joined by Holly Haebig and David Wake of De La Buena.

Resurrectionists w/ Work Shirt, Studies @ High Dive, 8 p.m.

The tunes by Milwaukee’s Resurrectionists are just lyrically off-kilter enough to keep you on your toes. The weeping pedal steel and country-gothic feel of their work is perfect for this unassuming corner tavern. Kentucky instrumental trio Work Shirt is described as “full, rich, tube driven, instrumental, guitar tunes fueled by bourbon, tobacco, cannabis and an honest day’s work.” The clang of their Live at the Chapel of St. Philip Neri—Louisville release begs for repeated listens. Studies, on the other hand, might be the most challenging band on the bill.

‘The Avant-Garden of Love’ @ Jan Serr Studio, 7:30 p.m.

This Valentine’s Day, join Present Music for “The Avant-Garden of Love,” a love letter to the musical avant-garde in the form of a quirky concert. Present Music Ensemble is joined by guest Swedish composer and vocalist Sophie Dunér and Michigan’s toy-playing orchestra Little Bang Theory to bring the avant-garde to life in this evening of music from experimental pioneers such as John Cage and Charles Mingus. (Also Friday, Feb. 14.)

Ginuwine @ Northern Lights Theater, 8 p.m.

Ginuwine began his career as a member of Swing Mob, founded by Donald “DeVante Swing” DeGrate of Jodeci fame, where he met his main ’90s collaborators: Melissa “Missy” Elliott, Stephen “Static Major” Garrett and Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley. Ginuwine’s sixth album, A Man’s Thoughts (2009) included guest appearances by Brandy, Missy Elliott, Bun B and Timbaland. In 2011 he co-starred in the Gospel Music Channel’s debut of John Ruffin’s stage play The Ideal Husband. Ginuwine is working on his eighth studio album with Timbaland, and Missy Elliott is producing.

Carthage Performing Arts Series: ‘Mads Tolling and the Mads Men’ @ Carthage College, 7:30 p.m.

Internationally renowned violinist, composer and two-time Grammy Award-winner Mads Tolling is a former member of the Turtle Island Quartet and The Stanley Clarke Band. Tolling plays reimagined classic songs from 1960s television, film and radio. “Repertoire in Music of the Mad Men Era” ranges from Mission Impossible and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly to “A Taste of Honey” and “Georgia on my Mind.” For the conclusion of the concert, Tolling will invite Carthage Philharmonic and instrumentalists from local schools onstage for a collaboration. The performance takes place in the A. F. Siebert Chapel on campus. Free tickets are required.

FRIDAY, FEB. 14

Papadosio @ The Miramar Theatre, 8 p.m. Space-rockers Papadosio from Athens, Ohio, is a prog band that creates music that is strangely familiar and will appeal to fans of early Pink Floyd. Their aim is for a unique experience celebrating the one constant in an ever-changing world: music. (Also Saturday, Feb. 15.)

Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo @ Schauer Arts Center, 8 p.m. Guitarist Frank Vignola blurs the barriers between popular music and traditional jazz. He has played with Les Paul, Ringo Starr, Madonna, Wynton Marsalis, the Boston Pops and the New York Pops. He is joined by fourth-generation guitarist Vinny Raniolo for a program of excellence and entertainment.

SATURDAY, FEB. 15

VinterSköl Musik Festival @ The Brewery District, Noon This end-of-winter, Nordic-inspired celebration includes two dozen (and counting) acts, brewery tours and arts vendors. Abby Jeanne is among the headliners. Amanda Huff, Klassik, Saebra & Carlyle, SistaStrings, Shle Berry, The Young Revelators and Lex Allen are among the embarrassment of riches this festival is offering.

Aussie Benefit! Punk Rock Rummage Sale @ Club Garibaldi, Noon The devastating wildfires have taken their toll on Australia. Here is a chance to support the animal victims of the catastrophe. Raffles will be held to benefit displaced wildlife in Australia, and DJs will play all-Aussie punk and post-punk.

Arrow w/ Lady Cannon @ Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co., 8:30 p.m. Brothers Brian and Mike Kasprzak, guitarist Mike Friedl, bassist Dale Reince and keyboardist Jourdain LaFrambois have been fixtures in Milwaukee’s music scene—to one degree or another—since the mid-1990s. They reconfigured themselves as Arrow, a name that exudes an Americana swagger with a healthy dose of ’70s vibe, edgy pop-rock sensibility and a mild whiff of psychedelia.

Ocean of Devotion Gong Meditation with Preston Klik @ First Unitarian Society, 2 p.m. Preston Klik’s Ocean of Devotion gong meditation is a gentle, dynamic 90-minute acoustic journey, often quiet but powerfully intense. Klik plays a 36-inch heart gong; crystal bowls; Tibetan bowls; ocean, water and thunder drums; and chimes. The sounds have been described as relaxing and healing: “If prayer had a sound, this might be it.”

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MONDAY, FEB. 17

OK Chorale @ Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co., 6 p.m. This is a sing-along event is for amateur singers—no pressure, no judgement and no spotlight, just the joy of singing with good company. The program is comprised of 15-20 songs most Monday nights, with lyrics projected on a screen. John Sieger plays guitar and Bob Schneider plays a snare and garbage can for the first half before he heads off to bocce practice at the Italian Community Center. Get ambitious and learn a harmony or a song on ukulele. “Our standard is to be ‘OK,’ and every once in a while, we surprise ourselves by being pretty good,” says coordinator Linsey Sieger. “Other times, a song turns out to be a clunker, and we scratch it off the list.”

Phillip-Michael Scales w/ Sista Strings and B~Free @ Cactus Club, 7 p.m. Guitarist Phillip-Michael Scales has a sound he calls “Dive Bar Soul,” which takes a bit of indierock storytelling and couples it with the passion of blues. The heavy dose of B-3 featured in “Gold” ramps up the energy, and “O Hallelujah” take a more thoughtful approach. This might be a good chance to catch Scales. He might be playing bigger venues before long. By the way, his late uncle’s name is B.B. King. SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

1175 Sports Park & Eatery (Kansasville), Totally 80’s: Bow Wow Wow w/When in Rome Cafe Carpe (Fort Atkinson), New Pioneers Caroline’s Jazz Club, Wicked Long Day County Clare Irish Inn & Pub, Acoustic Irish Folk w/Barry Dodd Crush Wine Bar (Muskego), Amberstein High Dive, Resurrectionists w/ Work Shirt and Studies Jazz Estate, Tomas Antonic Trio Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, Blackbirds & Friends (Little Jimmy, Andy Blochowiak, Charles Cherney, Guy Fiorentini) w/Ian Gould Mason Street Grill, Mark Thierfelder Jazz Trio (5:30pm) McAuliffe’s On The Square (Racine), Open Mic Night O’Donoghues Irish Pub (Elm Grove), The All-Star SuperBand (6pm) Pabst Milwaukee Brewery & Taproom, Dramatic Lovers w/Penknife & Breaking And Entering Pabst Theater, Ballet Russe Reimagined Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, In Bar 360: Keith Pulvermacher Rock Country MKE, Jeff Walski Rounding Third Bar and Grill, World’s Funniest Free Comedy Show Route 20 (Sturtevant), Comedy Showcase Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, John Price Duo (6pm) Sazzy B (Kenosha), Gypsy Jazz Shank Hall, Drivin’ N Cryin’ w/Lindsay Beaver Sheryl’s Club 175 (Slinger), Acoustic Jam w/Milwaukee Mike & Downtown Julius The Back Room @ Colectivo, Garrison Keillor Transfer Pizzeria Café, Martini Jazz Lounge: Scott Hlavenka Up & Under, No Vacancy Comedy Open Mic Nite

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14

1175 Sports Park & Eatery (Kansasville), Comedy Night w/Andy Gross Ally’s Bistro (Menomonee Falls), CP & Stoll w/Chris Peppas & Jeff Stoll American Legion Post #399 (Okauchee), Nite TRAX Art Bar, Stella & me Cactus Club, Rexxx EP release w/Radkey, Fire Heads, DaveKevinAdam & Jwoods Camp Dundee Bar & Grill (Campbellsport), Joe Kadlec Caroline’s Jazz Club, VIVO Circle-A Cafe, Alive at Eight: Video Dead w/Orange Drink (8pm), DJ: The Nile (10pm) Club Garibaldi, Accidental Suicide w/CRAWL, Drown The Lifeguard & The Hatred Embrace ComedySportz, ComedySportz Milwaukee! County Clare Inn and Pub, Dick Eliot Jazz Guitar (5pm) Jazz Estate, Mike Kubicki Trio w/Erin Boehme (8pm), Late Night Session: DJ Gramma Matrix (11:30pm) King Drive Commons Gallery and Studio, The Good Time Blues (5:30pm) Lakefront Brewery, Brewhaus Polka Kings (5:30pm) Mamie’s, Kenny J. Mason Street Grill, Phil Seed Trio (6pm) Mezcalero Restaurant, Drive With Horns Milwaukee Ale House, MixTape Mo’ Irish Pub (Downtown), The Ronny Starr Motown Valentine Xperience Pabst Theater, Ballet Russe Reimagined Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, In Bar 360: The Twintones Rave / Eagles Club, Motion City Soundtrack w/White Reaper & Live Tetherball Tonight (all-ages, 7:30pm), Gerardo Ortiz w/La Septima Banda, Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes & Banda Peñasco de Zacatecas (all-ages, 9pm)

Red Rock Saloon, Brecken Miles Route 20 (Sturtevant), Betsy Ade & The Well-Known Strangers w/Would You Kindly Shank Hall, Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound Stock House Brewing Co., Matt MF Tyner The Knick, 5 Card Studs The Laughing Tap, Mat Alano-Martin The Miramar Theatre, Papadosio The Northern Lights Theater, Rumour Has It - Tribute to the Music of Adele w/Jennifer Schafer The Packing House, Barbara Stephan Group (6:30pm) Turner Hall Ballroom, American Authors and Magic Giant: Band of Brothers Road Show w/Public Up & Under, Nightinjails Wyndham Garden Hotel (Kenosha), Legendary Ladies of Country, A Tribute X-Ray Arcade, St. Valentines Day Massacre (all-ages, 8:30pm)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15

American Legion Post #449 (Brookfield), The Ricochettes Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co., Arrow w/Lady Cannon Art Bar, The 86 Blu Milwaukee, Jenny Thiel Bremen Cafe, Floor Model w/The Stick Arounds & Primitive Broadcast Service Cactus Club, Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy w/S.S. Web, Pay the Devil & DJ PHATNECK Cafe Carpe (Fort Atkinson), JP Cormier Caroline’s Jazz Club, The Paul Spencer Band Charles Allis Art Museum, Milonga del Amor w/Cuarteto Tanguero Circle-A Cafe, Alive at Eight: Best Westerns (8pm), DJ: WarLock (10pm) ComedySportz, ComedySportz Milwaukee! County Clare Inn and Pub, Hot Club Crush Wine Bar (Waukesha), The David “Harmonica” Miller Quartet w/Joe Turano, Mike Cascio & Hal Miller Cue Club of Wisconsin (Waukesha), Milwaukee Tool Shed Band House Of Guinness Irish Pub (Waukesha), Bill Mullen Jan Serr Studio, Sensoria: If Not Winter Jazz Estate, Chip McNeill Quartet (8pm), Late Night Session: Jesse Montijo Group (11:30pm) Kochanski’s Concertina Beer Hall, J.T. And the Congregants w/Ten Penny Picassos & Mas Verde Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, The Esquires II w/Shorty Mack & Willie Morrison Mary’s Caddyshack, The Incorruptibles Mason Street Grill, Jonathan Wade Trio (6pm) Matty’s Bar & Grill, Saturday Night Music at Matty’s! Milwaukee Ale House, Pine Travelers Mo’s Irish Pub (Downtown), Derek Byrne & Paddygrass Motor Bar & Restaurant, Matt MF Tyner (5:30pm) Pabst Milwaukee Brewery & Taproom, Easy Like Saturday Afternoons w/Eoin McCarthy (2pm) Pabst Theater, Ballet Russe Reimagined Paulie’s Pub and Eatery, 5 Card Studs Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, In Bar 360: 89 Mojo Racine Brewing Company, The Fourcast Rave / Eagles Club, Alter Bridge w/Clint Lowery & Deepfall (all-ages, 7:30pm) Reefpoint Brew House (Racine), Kevin Kennedy Riverwest Public House Cooperative, Bluehound w/ Zoofunkyou & Jesse Voelker Saloon on Calhoun with Bacon, 76 Juliet Shank Hall, U2 Zoo: Milwaukee’s U2 tribute band Stoll’s Olde 109 (Lebanon), Gin Mill Dogs Terrace 167, Oil Can Harry (Richfield)

The Brewery District, VinterSköl Musik Festival The Cheel / The Baaree (Thiensville), The Blues Disciples The Landing Food & Spirits, Joe Kadlec The Laughing Tap, Mat Alano-Martin The Miramar Theatre, Papadosio The Packing House, Lem Banks & Top Shelf (6:30pm) Turner Hall Ballroom, Joseph w/Deep Sea Diver Unitarian Church North, Wisconsin Singer/Songwriter Series presents: Bill Camplin Up & Under, Lord Alabamy X-Ray Arcade, Grayscale w/Hot Mulligan, WSTR & Lurk (all-ages, 7pm)

SUNDAY, FEBRAURY 16

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. (Walker’s Point), Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes album release show w/Joseph Huber (6pm) Cactus Club, Elizabeth Moen Circle-A Cafe, Alive at Eight: Paulette w/Rachel Raven & Rustle Of Luv (8pm), DJ: John Riepenhoff & Sara Caron (10pm) Dopp’s Bar & Grill, CCMC Open Jam w/host Dakota (2pm) J&B’s Blue Ribbon Bar and Grill, The Players Jam Kochanski’s Concertina Beer Hall, Sunday Matinee w/ The Bluegrass All Stars (2pm) Lakefront Brewery, Keg Stand Up Mason Street Grill, Jonathan Wade Trio (6pm) Mueller’s Linden Inn (Hartford), Craig Omick & Friends Variety Open Jam (1pm) Pabst Theater, Ballet Russe Reimagined Rounding Third Bar and Grill, The Dangerously Strong Comedy Open Mic The Back Room @ Colectivo, Tall Heights w/Victoria Canal The Social Haus (Menomonee Falls), Kris Crow (2pm) Turner Hall Ballroom, Pauly Shore Union Park Tavern (Kenosha), Cy’s Piano Jam (4pm)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Bremen Cafe, Music Open Mic & Comedy Open Mic Cactus Club, Phillip Scales w/B~Free & SistaStrings Jazz Estate, Latin Jam Session w/Cecilio Negrón Jr. Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, Poet’s Monday w/host Timothy Kloss & featured reader Homerow (sign-up 7:30pm, 8-11pm)

Mason Street Grill, Joel Burt Duo (5:30pm) Paulie’s Pub and Eatery, Open Jam w/hosts Josh Becker, Annie Buege, Ally Hart or Marr’lo Parada The Miramar Theatre, Juice Krate Live Up & Under, Open Mic

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Brewtown Eatery, Blues & Jazz Jam w/Jeff Stoll, Joe Zarcone & David “Harmonica” Miller (6pm) JC’S Pub, Open Mic w/host Audio is Rehab Jazz Estate, Funk Night with Jack Reed Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts / Riverwest Artists Association, Tuesday Night Jazz Jam Kochanski’s Concertina Beer Hall, Throwing Spaghetti - Chris Tishler Mamie’s, Open Blues Jam w/Marvelous Mack Mary’s Caddyshack, Open Mic w/Ricky Orta Jr. & Mike Bucholtz Mason Street Grill, Jamie Breiwick Group (5:30pm) McAuliffe’s (Racine), The Parkside Reunion Big Band Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, In Bar 360: Al White (4pm) Transfer Pizzeria Café, Transfer House Band w/Adekola Adedapo Turner Hall Ballroom, Trixie Mattel: Grown Up

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Jazz Estate, Gypsy Jazz: Scott Hlavenka & Friends Kochanski’s Concertina Beer Hall, Polka Open Jam Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, Acoustic Open Stage w/ feature (sign-up 7:30pm, start 8pm) Mason Street Grill, Jamie Breiwick Group (5:30pm) Mezcalero Restaurant, Larry Lynne Trio Pabst Milwaukee Brewery & Taproom, Swing Jazz Wednesdays w/The Door Stoppers Paulie’s Field Trip, Wednesday Night Afterparty w/Dave Wacker & guests Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, In Bar 360: Al White Riverside Theater, MSO presents Ben Folds: One Night Only The Cheel / The Baaree (Thiensville), An Intimate Evening w/Paul Cebar (6:30pm) The Packing House, Carmen Nickerson & Kostia Efimov (6pm) Union Park Tavern (Kenosha), Open Mic with host Mark

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HANGING LOOSE

THEME CROSSWORD

By James Barrick

Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

79. “Space Odyssey” computer 80. Lampblack 82. Quite a long time 84. Ear: Prefix 85. Sharp-sightedness 87. Differentiates: 2 wds. 89. Ohio team 91. Skin 92. Arrange 93. Biographies 94. Part 5 of quip: 4 wds. 99. Balkan native 100. Opposed to 101. Community mindset 102. Number prefix 104. Take in 107. Quahog 108. Explanatory notes 111. Eye 112. Path in space 114. End of the quip: 3 wds. 117. Understands 118. — — Janeiro 119. Black 120. Peter’s — 121. Wallet items 122. Highly thought of 123. Flavoring plant 124. Place DOWN 1. Worldwide aid org. 2. “A Clockwork Orange” protagonist 3. Quiet!: 2 wds. 4. Like some laundry 5. Blood portion 6. Semifinal 7. “I Like —” 8. Hopper 9. Buries 10. Sketch anew 11. Andy’s pal 12. “That’s Show —” 13. Nautical term

14. Fondness 15. Spotted quadruped 16. Reversed 17. Droplet 18. Cousins to ologies 24. Cheese type 29. Mimic 31. Kind of bonnet 33. Sacred song 34. Cash dispensers 36. Savoy or Lepontine 37. Horses 39. Orsk’s river 40. Ab — 41. Tidy up 42. Discourages 43. Cad 44. — it a pity? 46. Less well 51. Greek earth goddess 52. Agar, e.g. 53. Secular 57. Tutored 59. Spearlike weapon 61. Des Moines neighbor 62. Bill and — 63. Ka-pow! 64. Relating to a shield 66. Relatives 67. Name in Arthurian legend: Var. 69. Spacecraft

70. Taken in 71. AKA Allan Stewart Konigsberg: 2 wds. 73. Beam 75. Do not disturb: 2 wds. 76. Achier 77. Spelling or Amos 78. An Earth sign 80. Helots 81. First Holy Roman emperor 83. Investigative org. 86. Japanese statesman 87. London district 88. Old Spanish coin 90. Without male heirs 92. Jerks 95. Sporty truck 96. Softened 97. — — loss 98. Legendary birds 103. Dices 104. Budgetary concern 105. Arch 106. Performing group 107. Killer ending 108. End-of-year word 109. Quechuan 110. Elderly 113. Web crawler 115. Sports org. 116. Record

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WORD FIND This is a theme puzzle with the subject stated below. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 19 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

Crossing Bass Strait Solution: 19 Letters

ACROSS 1. — belli 6. Brickbat 10. Capital in northern Africa 15. Vast desert 19. Coeur d’— 20. Related 21. Name in a Rousseau title 22. Name on a lithograph 23. Start of a quip by Burt Reynolds 25. Long or baker’s 26. Paper quantity 27. Push out 28. Sculls 30. Albee and Norton 32. — Linda, California 33. Prairie 35. Floating platform 36. Word spoken by like-minded folks 38. Part 2 of quip: 4 wds. 45. Loads 47. Broadsides 48. Flight formations 49. Singer — Ramazzotti 50. Profligate ones 52. Exults 54. Mother Superior 55. Baste 56. Pre-storm condition 57. Beverage 58. Links peg 59. Troublesome fellow 60. Device for a plumber 62. Bore 64. Faction 65. Part 3 of quip: 2 wds. 68. Part 4 of quip: 2 wds. 70. Pitcher 72. Line on a map 74. Stimulates 77. Artist colony in New Mexico 78. Bee follower

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::FREEWILLASTROLOGY ::BY ROB BREZSNY AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian author Derek Walcott had a perspective on love that I suspect might come in handy for you during this Valentine season. “Break a vase,” he wrote, “and the love that reassembles the fragments is stronger than that love which took its symmetry for granted when it was whole.” I urge you to meditate on how you could apply his counsel to your own love story, Aquarius. How might you remake your closest alliances into even better and brighter versions of themselves? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean poet Saul Williams wrote a meditation I hope you’ll consider experimenting with this Valentine season. It involves transforming mere kisses into SUBLIME KISSES. If you choose to be inspired by his thoughts, you’ll explore new sensations and meanings available through the act of joining your mouth to another’s. Ready? Here’s Saul: “Have you ever lost yourself in a kiss? I mean pure psychedelic inebriation. Not just lustful petting but transcendental metamorphosis, when you became aware that the greatness of this other being is breathing into you. Licking your mouth, like sealing a thousand fleshy envelopes filled with the essence of your passionate being, and then opened by the same mouth and delivered back to you, over and over again—the first kiss of the rest of your life.” ARIES (March 21-April 19): Now that she’s in her late forties, Aries comedian and actress Tig Notaro is wiser about love. Her increased capacity for romantic happiness has developed in part because she’s been willing to change her attitudes. She says, “Instead of being someone who expects people to have all the strengths I think I need them to have, I resolved to try to become someone who focuses on the strengths they do have.” In accordance with this Valentine’s season’s astrological omens, Aries, I invite you to meditate on how you might cultivate more of that aptitude yourself. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus artist Joan Miró loved to daub colored paint on canvases. He said he approached his work in the same way he made love: “a total embrace, without caution, prudence thrown to the winds, nothing held back.” In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to invoke a similar attitude with all the important things you do in the coming weeks. Summon the ardor and artistry of a creative lover for all-purpose use. Happy Valentine Daze, Taurus! GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In 1910, Gemini businessman Irving Seery was 20 years old. One evening he traveled to the Metropolitan Opera in New York City to see an opera starring the gorgeous and electrifying soprano singer Maria Jeritza. He fell in love instantly. For the next 38 years, he remained a bachelor as he nursed his desire to marry her. His devotion finally paid off. Jeritza married Seery in 1948. Dear Gemini, in 2020, I think you will be capable of a heroic feat of love that resembles Seery’s. Which of your yearnings might evoke such intensely passionate dedication? Happy Valentine Daze! CANCER (June 21-July 22): I’ve been married twice, both times to the same woman. Our first time around, we were less than perfectly wise in the arts of relationship. After our divorce and during the few years we weren’t together, we each ripened into more graceful versions of ourselves; we developed greater intimacy skills. Our second marriage has been far more successful. Is there a comparable possibility in your life, Cancerian? A chance to enhance your ability to build satisfying togetherness? An opening to learn practical lessons from past romantic mistakes? Now is a favorable time to capitalize. Happy Valentine Daze! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 1911, the famous Russian poet Anna Akhmatova and the famous Italian painter Amedeo Modigliani were in love with each other. Both were quite poor, though. They didn’t have much to spend on luxuries. In her memoir, Akhmatova recalled the time they went on a date in the rain at the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris. Barely protected under a rickety umbrella, they amused each other by reciting the verse of Paul Verlaine, a poet they both loved. Isn’t that romantic? In the coming weeks, I recommend you experiment with comparable approaches to cultivating love. Get back to raw basics. Happy Valentine Daze! SHEPHERD EXPRESS

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): [Warning: Poetry alert! If you prefer your horoscopes to be exclusively composed of practical, hyperrational advice, stop reading now!] Happy Valentine Daze, Virgo! I hope there’s someone in your life to whom you can give a note like the one I’ll offer at the end of this oracle. If there’s not, I trust you will locate that person in the next six months. Feel free to alter the note as you see fit. Here it is: “When you and I are together, it’s as if we have been reborn into luckier lives; as if we can breathe deeper breaths that fill our bodies with richer sunlight; as if we see all of the world’s beauty that alone we were blind to; as if the secrets of our souls’ codes are no longer secret.” LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the course of your life, how many people and animals have truly loved you? Three? Seven? More? I invite you to try this Valentine experiment: Write down their names on a piece of paper. Spend a few minutes visualizing the specific qualities in you that they cherished, and how they expressed their love and how you felt as you received their caring attention. Then send out a beam of gratitude to each of them. Honor them with sublime appreciation for having treasured your unique beauty. Amazingly enough, Libra, doing this exercise will magnetize you to further outpourings of love in the coming weeks. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): [Warning: Poetry alert! If you prefer your horoscopes to be exclusively composed of practical, hyperrational advice, stop reading now!] Happy Valentine Daze, Scorpio! I invite you to copy the following passage and offer it to a person who is receptive to deepening their connection with you. “Your healing eyes bless the winter jasmine flowers that the breeze blew into the misty creek. Your welcoming prayers celebrate the rhythmic light of the mud-loving cypress trees. Your fresh dreams replenish the eternal salt that nourishes our beloved song of songs. With your melodic breath, you pour all these not-yet-remembered joys into my body.” (This lyrical message is a blend of my words with those of Scorpio poet Odysseus Elytis.) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The poet Virgil, a renowned author in ancient Rome, wrote three epic poems that are still in print today. His second was a masterpiece called the Georgics. It took him seven years to write, even though it was only 2,740 lines long. So, on average he wrote a little over one line per day. I hope you’ll use him as inspiration as you toil over your own labors of love in the coming weeks and months. There’ll be no need to rush. In fact, the final outcomes will be better if you do them slowly. Be especially diligent and deliberate in all matters involving intimacy and collaboration and togetherness. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): [Warning: Poetry alert! If you prefer your horoscopes to be exclusively composed of practical, hyperrational advice, stop reading now!] Happy Valentine Daze, Capricorn! I invite you to copy the following passage and offer it to a person who is ready to explore a more deeply lyrical connection with you. “I yearn to earn the right to your whispered laugh, your confident caress, your inscrutable dance. Amused and curious, I wander where moon meets dawn, inhaling the sweet mist in quest of your questions. I study the joy that my imagination of you has awakened. All the maps are useless, and I like them that way. I’m guided by my nervous excitement to know you deeper. Onward toward the ever-fresh truth of your mysterious rhythms!” Homework: Want to get married to yourself? The ritual’s here: https://freewillastrology.com/beauty/ archives/121/i-me-wed.

Go to realastrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s Expanded Weekly Audio Horoscopes and Daily Text Message Horoscopes. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 877873-4888 or 900-950-7700.

::NEWS OF THE WEIRD ::BY THE EDITORS OF ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION

Don’t Hog the Bacon!

regory Seipel, 47, of Ludlow Falls, Ohio, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 30, after being accused of attacking a man with a knife during an argument over… bacon, WHIO-TV reported. The unnamed victim told Miami County Sheriff’s officers he had made bacon that morning for breakfast, and Seipel took issue with the amount he had eaten. The argument escalated until Seipel allegedly grabbed the victim by the back of the head and held a razor blade to his neck, cutting him. Seipel was charged with felonious assault and was held on $50,000 bond.

Scent of a Manish Ram The Times of India reports that Soni Devi, 20, of Vaishali District, petitioned the state women’s commission on Thursday, Jan. 9, for divorce from her husband of two years, Manish Ram, 23, complaining, “My husband stinks as he won’t shave and bathe for nearly 10 days at a stretch. Moreover, he doesn’t brush his teeth. He also doesn’t have manners and follow etiquette. Kindly rid me of this man; he has ruined my life.” Commission member Pratima Sinha told the Times, “I was taken aback by her silly reasons,” but nonetheless, the commission will give the husband “two months’ time to mend his ways. If his behavior is not found satisfactory even after that, we will refer the matter to the family court for separation.” Manish reportedly promised to “mend his ways.”

WTF, TCF? Sauntore Thomas, 44, of Detroit, presented three checks at his bank on Tuesday, Jan. 21, that he had received as settlement in a race discrimination lawsuit against his former employer, according to the Detroit Free Press. But, instead of accepting the (perfectly legal and legitimate) checks, TCF Bank in Livonia, Mich., where Thomas was a long-established customer, summoned police and initiated a fraud investigation. Thomas’ attorney, Deborah Gordon, told the Free Press, “Obviously, assumptions were made the minute he walked in based on his race.” Thomas finally closed his existing accounts, left the bank and deposited the checks at a different bank without any trouble. The next day, Thomas filed a lawsuit against TCF Bank alleging race discrimination and asking for unspecified damages and an apology from the company.

Vicarious Valentine’s Vengeance If you’d like to get a special gift for an ex this Valentine’s Day, Centre Wildlife Care in Port Matilda, Penn., has just the thing. In exchange for a donation to a fund for restoring local bat populations, the rescue organization will name a mealworm after your ex, and Betsy the large brown bat will eat it. Donate more than $45, and you’ll receive a personalized video of Betsy devouring the treat. “Essentially, people will be naming the mealworms after someone they don’t like,” executive director Robyn Graboski told WTAJ, “and we will feed them to the bat.”

False Alarm In the fall of 2018, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement launched “Fortify Florida”—an app intended for students to anonymously report suspicious activity. Since then, more than 6,000 tips have been received statewide, but school officials are feeling mostly frustration, reports WFTS in Tampa. Indian River County Superintendent David Moore said students will “complain about the flavor of the food in the cafeteria.” Pasco Superintendent Kurt Browning said, “The number of kids entering bogus tips is consuming a great deal of resources. ‘There’s a coyote in my front yard,’” was one example.” Indian River County authorities spent hours investigating a report of a student planning to shoot up a high school, only to find out it was a revenge report for a recent breakup. Florida lawmakers are considering a bill to allow authorities to track tipsters’ IP addresses and prosecute those who submit false information.

SWAT-ing Stafford David Baird of Yukon, Okla., took up arms against his neighbor, John Stafford, after Stafford went on a bizarrely violent rant on Wednesday, Feb. 5, KFOR reported. Stafford assaulted the neighborhood for 12 hours, throwing garbage into Bairds’ yard and trying to break down a fence using his Roomba vacuum cleaner. As he and his family took shelter in their home, Baird warned Stafford, “If you break through this fence, I will have to shoot you.” Finally, the bomb squad and SWAT team were called in, and Stafford barricaded himself inside his home, making six calls to 911 during the ordeal. “I am going to run you guys into the fucking ground!” he said during one. “OK, have a nice night,” the dispatcher replied. Eventually officers released cans of pepper spray to budge Stafford from his house. He was charged with planning an act of violence. © 2020 ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION

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’m Art Kumbalek and man oh manischewitz what a world, ain’a? So listen, I heard our President Humpty-Dumbty Trumpel-thinskin had one of his conniption-fit meltdowns at the National Prayer Breakfast last week, and it sure as heck didn’t sound like he was doing much praying in between the Cheerios and toast at that focking breakfast. As a candidate to be your president come November, I’d like to remedy that lack of spirituality. And so here at the top of this week’s essay, let us pray: “Lord, it behooves me to beseech thy graceful means at the start of this wordfest to wonder if you couldn’t manage to concoct some kind of way whereas the granting of me suddenly coming into some serious dough through very little, if any, of mine own effort could be accomplished by your handiness of miracles of which we’ve all heard so much about but of which I, sheepish servant surely, have seen but little evidence of lately, if ever, in a personal kind of way—catch my draft? “And to please grant anybody whosoever reads the words I am about to nail to this very page safe and glorious passage whilst reading the inscribed wisdom I shall purvey for one and all, young and old, so that they don’t croak through no fault of their own before they’ve reached the final word. Praise be to you and the high horse that brought you.” And speaking of religion, I’ve heard some scuttlebutt from certain quarters that the next pope for the Catholics, whenever that day cometh, could be a man of color (for those hoping the pope would be a woman of color, I’m thinking you may have yourself some kind of wait). And so I am remindest to perhaps remind certain members of other assorted denominations, especially those poised and ready for an imminent Second Coming, that there happens to be some scholars of the Bible book who tout the notion that the Lord Jesus was an African-Asian guy. And to that notion I say, “No shit, Sherlock.” Like anybody could ever possibly think He would’a blown into Nazareth from somewheres

like our Brook-focking-field out there in Honkysha County. Let us not forget that in the days of the earthbound-living Lord, the world was flat—they even hardly had Europe for christ sakes. You just got to figure he simply had to be a guy of color, just like about 110% of the everybody-whoinhabitated-that-neck-of-the-woods back then, or rather that neck of the desert, if you will. And if there ever is some kind of what-they-call Second Coming, I suspect that rather than a flowing-locked Brad Pitttype in a white robe, you’ll all be bowing down to JamMaster Jeezy-C, a player with the righteous rap from way back. All this religious talk reminds me of a little story: This guy named Leo was in the hospital, near death, and so the family sent for his pastor. As the pastor stood beside the bed, Leo’s frail condition grew worse, and he motioned desperately for something to write on. The pastor lovingly handed him a pen and paper, and Leo used his last ounce of strength to quickly scribble a note. And then he died. The pastor thought it best not to look at the note just then, so he slipped it into his jacket pocket. Days later, at the funeral, the pastor delivered the eulogy. He realized that he was wearing the same jacket that he’d worn the day Leo died. “You know, Leo handed me a note just before he passed,” the pastor said to the assembled. “I haven’t read it, but knowing Leo, I would believe surely that it would contain a word of inspiration; a word of inspiration for us all.” The pastor reached into his pocket, unfolded Leo’s note and read aloud, “Help me! You’re standing on my oxygen tube, jackass!” And so, it’s time for my Dismissal of you’s by me with this prayer: “Lord, looks like we’re done here for another focking week. Praise be to me for making it through without losing my marbles all over the floor. “And hey, please don’t forget what I invoked about needing serious dough and the sooner the better ’cause you know, not all of us got eternity on our hands like the crowd you hang with. Reminds me of ye olde joke: It’s been said verily that if you lead a good ol’ sin-free life here on Earth, you’ll wind up getting to spend all Eternity with Him. Second prize is two Eternities.” Ba-ding!-ding!-ding! This essay is ended, go in peace ’cause I’m Art Kumbalek and I told you so. SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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