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Can Milwaukee Businesses Survive the Onslaught of Amazon? !"#$$%&'!()*!!%!#+',-#.%/01'!*!% 0)%!2033()4%!"#$$%#)-%$01#$ ::BY JOHN JAHN

he term “Black Friday,” a reference to the day after Thanksgiving and, traditionally, the kick-off of holiday season shopping, dates to 1961. “Cyber Monday”—the Monday after Thanksgiving when everyone goes back to work and, at least when the boss isn’t looking, shops online—made its official debut in 2005. With those twin pillars of holiday season shopping, large American companies have succeeded in driving end-of-year consumption by offering major deals and discounts. But since 2010, there have been new contenders in the post-Thanksgiving shopping rush with their own designated retail day: small businesses.

A Credit Card Campaign Turned National Cause What we now know as Small Business Saturday was first conceived by a credit card company, American Express, in 2009. Obviously, the idea was to draw consumers into using their American Express cards, but with a focus on what the company perceived, rather correctly, as a theretofore overlooked segment of the retail market in terms of holiday season marketing. The effort also served to help small companies still suffering from the effects of a recession that was stifling spending nationwide at the time. The country was, in fact, just emerging from a financial crisis that had shuttered some 200,000 small businesses. American Express launched Small Business Saturday on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in 2010 as a way to encourage Americans to reopen their wallets. The campaign’s immediate success meant it didn’t take long before others took notice.

In 2011, Congress designated a “National Small Business Saturday” holiday (which falls on Nov. 30 this year). In 2012, consumers spent an estimated $5.5 billion at small retailers on Small Business Saturday. By 2015, that amount nearly tripled to $16.2 billion, and approximately 1.3 million small businesses participated in the event, as did 95 million consumers. In 2016, an esti-

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mated 112 million shoppers participated in the seventh annual Small Business Saturday, setting a new record.

According to the 2018 SBS Consumer Insights Survey, total reported spending by American consumers who said they shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday reached a record high of approximately $17.8 billion. This survey also reported that more than 70% of consumers are now at least aware of the Small Business Saturday initiative.

Based on this annual survey, Small Business Saturday spending has now reached a reported estimate of $103 billion since the day’s official designation started.

The goal of Small Business Saturday is to remind consumers that they play a key role in helping the small businesses in their community thrive and encourage them to get out, shop and dine at local (and locally owned and operated) stores and restaurants. The term “Small Business Saturday” remains a registered trademark of American Express (the U.S. Small Business Administration became a cosponsor in 2015), but it has long outgrown its origins. A trademarked name, strange backstory and holiday season shopping aside, Small Business Saturday is now part of an all-year-long “Shop Small” campaign—a nationwide movement to celebrate small businesses every day.

But it’s just so easy to drive right past the momand-pop shops to the big box stores or the shopping malls that seemingly have it all—or, as is increasingly the case, simply let technology do the heavy lifting: Don’t go anywhere, sit back and use your computer or cellphone to order what you want via the internet.

Brick-and-mortar stores in general are struggling to find ways to get people to step through their doors, let alone small, family owned shops, in an age when virtually anything can be purchased over the internet from almost anywhere on the planet.

“In the age of Amazon, we are in danger of losing the money that would be spent in our community,” says Kurt Bauer, owner of Brady Street Futons on Milwaukee’s East Side. “We’re in danger of losing the community hubs all over the country. Realizing this, I think people are starting to shop more locally, so if there’s a day set aside to put out a shout for small, independent businesses, I’ll take it! It’s really more of a ‘Preserve the Community’ Saturday event.”

‘Preserve the Community’ Saturday In the Milwaukee area, small businesses have a powerful advocate—!"#$%& '()*+& ,(%-$./00—a business alliance comprised of independent, locally owned businesses and non-profit organizations. Local First Milwaukee defines “local” as a business or nonprofit that is privately held and located within the five county metro Milwaukee area (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and Racine counties). It has more than 200 members, none of which has a corporate or national headquarters outside of Wisconsin; its member businesses participate in community activities and assist local charities, helping preserve the region’s unique character.

“There are so many important reasons to shop at local, independently owned businesses, especially in your own neighborhood,” says Elizabeth Baehmann, Local First Milwaukee’s executive director. “One of the most common statistics is that of every $100 spent at a local business, $68 will stay in the community, as opposed to $43 dollars if you shop at a national chain. More money staying local creates opportunities for local jobs, keeps communities vibrant and provides more unique and tailored shopping experiences. Also, you build relationships that are important to a nurturing community, and there are environmental impacts of shopping local as less transportation and packaging are needed. We say it ‘takes a village’ to effect positive change, and there is no better representation of that then the buying power of a local community.”

“Choosing a local business means your money is invested in entrepreneurship, which is still considered the backbone of our economy,” Baehmann continues.

“Entrepreneurship inspires innovation and agility, and it stimulates more growth in local communities. Personally, I like Target. It has the brands I want, it’s a one-stop shop, and things are reasonably priced; I shop there from time to time. Buying local is a choice I practice on a regular basis, because the experience is just more meaningful to me. Having a background in entrepreneurship, I understand what it takes to pour your heart into your craft, while equally having the business savvy (and confidence) to put it out into the world.”

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Buying local is a choice a shopper makes; that choice shouldn’t always be simply what’s cheapest or most expedient. Shopping local is a thoughtful approach to being a consumer and a member of a larger community. “Knowing my money is investing in someone else’s craft gives me joy—even if it sometimes costs a bit more on the front end,” Baehmann explains. “Local businesses are smaller and more curated. I would rather go to Beans and Barley or Outpost, because I trust what products are being sold, I know more of my money will stay local, and the energy of a smaller environment helps me stay focused and not overspend, which can create waste. It’s not always possible or convenient to buy locally, but it’s possible to be more aware and consciously shift our buying power into local, independent businesses, thus creating and sustaining vibrant communities.”

“When you buy from a brick-and-mortar store locally, it is employing fellow residents; they are directly getting paid, and their dollars feed the local community,” adds Mary Hoehne, executive director of !"#$%&''()*+,&$(,,)-./"0%(.($1) 2&,1"&31) 4*-25 (Granville, home to more than 50,000 residents and a workday location to another 37,000, is on Milwaukee’s northwest side).

“When you buy on the internet, the only local person touching that product is often the delivery person. The purse you purchase online doesn’t bring any money into the Milwaukee economy.

The purse you purchase at our Holly Jolly Market, however, helps fund a dream of a start-up entrepreneur, and the profits stay local with a local resident. We stop the flow of money outside of Milwaukee. We make our money here; let’s spend our money here and make certain more people enjoy the fruits of all of our labor.”

‘Everyone Becomes a Friend’

Steph Salvia is the executive director of *"#67) 81"((1)*-2, one of the city’s most popular business districts, running nine blocks east to west from Lake Michigan to the Milwaukee River.

Salvia touches on the primary draws of eschewing impersonal internet buying: the human, tactile benefits inherent to the in-person shopping experience. “I am the person who wants to be able to try things on, feel the fabric of the clothing I’m buying and make sure the shoe fits, quite literally, before I buy,” she says. “I want to pick up the candle and smell it. I want to order the

coffee that was roasted right here or the jewelry that was crafted right around the corner. I want to keep the money right within the community; that feels good to me.”

“The business owners on Brady Street are some of the hardest-working people I know.

Also, if you spend any time in the businesses here, the owners get to know you, and everyone becomes a friend. All of the business owners on our street support one another, and Small Business Saturday is truly just a celebration of what it means to be a community,” Salvia says.

Within our larger communities, individual towns, villages and neighborhoods have also thoroughly embraced the ethos of Small Business Saturday. The 9&,10"&3):;&"6)<#"6 in Downtown Milwaukee invites you to “explore the Ward and enjoy special incentives at select shops and restaurants.” Menomonee Falls is hosting a “Christmas Market” in its downtown area that includes Santa Claus, horse and carriage rides, merchant specials, business open houses and specialty vendors. Many businesses in Greendale will be offering special sales, coupons, giveaways, demos, prizes, sidewalk sales, book signings and extended hours of business. In Pewaukee, there’s a “Good Harvest Market” with 10-20% discounts on Wisconsin-made products.

“There is so much talent and wonderful products that come directly from our state. We want to support these other businesses, give back to our beloved city and enjoy the fruits of our labor,” explains Sheila Pufahl-Bettin, owner of Brewed Cafe in Milwaukee. “As a small business, we offer something unique to the community that you can’t find anywhere else. We hope that people appreciate who we are and what we provide to our city and neighborhood. It takes a lot of hard work, but it’s what we love to do. As our livelihood, we hope that the community supports us. Our little coffee shop is a symbol of our heritage and love for the community.”

Small Business Saturday, much like its elder cousins, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, has become not only a central part of the gift-giving holiday season in the U.S. but also the national economy. But, unlike its fellows, it has so much more of that old-fashioned charm about it—reminding older people of what holiday shopping was like when they were young—but for everyone, serving as a reminder of how very important it is to invest in your local community.

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Treating the Whole Man Nevermore, which Thomas now leads, was developed in the 1980s by the Milwau% kee Women’s Center, a division of Commu% nity Advocates (728 N. James Lovell St.) that provides emergency shelters, resources and services for survivors of domestic violence.

“They said we’re helping the women, but no% body is helping the men that the women are going back to,” Thomas says. The result— Nevermore Batterers’ Intervention Program— is a holistic program for male abusers that re% quires them to be accountable for their actions, discover the root causes of their behavior and learn how to make better, more peaceful de% cisions going forward. “We are rehabilitating socialized behavior,” Thomas says.

Nevermore is unique in that participants are required to attend batterers’ intervention as well as parenting and healthy relationships workshops. Plus, they have easy access to Community Advocates’ wraparound services, such as housing, energy assistance, substance abuse counseling, mental health help and cou% ples’ needs assessments. Last year, 218 men enrolled in Nevermore with an 83% comple% tion rate. About 75% are court ordered to at% tend, 15% participate as part of a deferred prosecution agreement in a domestic violence case and 10% sign up on their own because they realize they need help. At the heart of Nevermore’s comprehensive services are the weekly group sessions. Thomas and his fellow facilitators use straight talk, humor and com% passion to get the men to discuss tough issues without judgment. As the 23 weeks go on, they, too, have “A-ha” moments. “It’s mostly issues around his insecurities, ego and pride,” Thomas explains.

Terri Strodthoff, executive director of the Alma Center, provides trauma training to the men in the program to help them view them% selves differently. “The way that trauma im% pacts our worldview is that we think the world is out to get us,” she adds. “My whole desire in this life is to survive. If you don’t have a switch on that, then you’re fighting against the world all the time.” Nevermore’s incorpo% ration of trauma principles is unique among batterers’ intervention programs and allows participants not only to learn new behaviors but to heal at a deeper level.

“What trauma teaches us is that people have experienced pain, they have gone through ex% periences that have overwhelmed their capac% ity to cope with them, and that impacts their development,” Strodthoff explains. “And the

way out of that is not just to learn different skill sets, it is to heal from what happened to you.” The Nevermore men’s healing pro% cess has the potential to impact the next generation. Boys who grow up witness% ing their mother being abused are 10 times more likely to become abusers themselves.

In addition, the trauma of family violence!&$! one of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that can contribute to poor outcomes later, such as substance abuse, mental health issues, unstable employment and unintended pregnancy. In many ways, healing the Never% more men and their families is a way to heal our community by preventing abuse and vio% lence in the next generation.

‘I Learned That I Do Have an Anger Problem’ Like Steve Thomas, Jo-El Bosley was court ordered to attend the Nevermore batter% ers and parenting sessions, and, as in Thom% as’ case, Nevermore had a deeper impact on Bosley’s relationships, sense of self and career path than he could have predicted. “I learned that I do have an anger problem,” he says. “I have unresolved father issues [and] trauma from my early life that carried into my adulthood. There was all of this anger inside of me that would come up in differ% ent ways. Through Steve and the program, I learned that if you don’t take care of that unresolved trauma, it’s going to resurface in very bad and negative ways.”

Bosley credits Nevermore with teaching him to be a better dad to his kids; not just by being a good provider, but by actually being involved in their lives, knowing their friends and teachers and respecting their mom so they can co-parent with less conflict. These were lessons he didn’t learn growing up because his own father wasn’t around.

Nevermore also provided him with a new career and outlook on life. A facilitator passed

on his résumé to Community Advocates’ lead% ers, who gave him a chance. A year-and-a-half later, Bosley was promoted to Rent Abate% ment Specialist in the Housing Department, and he’s also stayed out of trouble, without so much as a speeding ticket since complet% ing the course. “If I hadn’t taken this class, I would probably be back in jail for one reason or another,” he says.

If Bosley could change anything, he’d add groups for Nevermore grads who want to continue to check in with each other and get support. According to him, it’s especially important to have an African American man like Thomas lead groups that encourage men of color to pay attention to their mental health and wellness. “Most black men don’t get men% tal health services, even though we need it.

But having someone like Steve, a black man who has walked the walk, helping you, that makes a huge difference,” he says. Certainly, Thomas would love to serve more men, but financial support is always a challenge. Par% ticipants pay $10 for each session, but no one is turned away if they can’t pay. But those fees and grant support are stretched to the limit.

Thomas can’t imagine Milwaukee without Nevermore’s services. “I think you would have a whole lot more overall violence,” he says. “I think a lot of people would not get the message, and there are a lot of people who go out and share the message, and some come knocking on the door and say, ‘Hey, my brother was in here, and there’s a change I see in him, and all he does is talk about you guys.’

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If you are feeling threatened or experiencing abuse in your relationship, please contact the Milwaukee Women’s Center’s 24/7 crisis line at 414-671-6140 for assistance, emergency shelter and resources.

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his April, Milwaukee voters may have a chance to concretely address our region’s inequalities and support a referendum on funding our public schools.

Across the country, there is growing recognition that strong public schools are essential to our democracy and economic future. As the citywide school board representative for the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), I made the motion this summer to solicit community input on what our children need and what it would cost.

In subsequent community surveys and meetings, the major themes were clear: Smaller class sizes, full-time librarians, music, art and physical education teachers in the schools, a nurse for every school and access to mental health services.

In many suburban schools, such basic needs are taken for granted, but they cost money. MPS has endured eight years of dramatic underfunding from the state, which follows decades of unequal funding in the metropolitan region. If Milwaukee’s children were valued at the same level as the children in districts such as Shorewood, Brown Deer or Glendale-River Hills, MPS would have more than $100 million more in funding per year.

Unfortunately, the state Legislature has been deaf to demands for reforming Wisconsin’s school funding system and ensuring equitable funding.

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MPS has limited ways to fund Milwaukee’s public schools. In the short term, there is only one way forward: a local referendum in which city voters agree to provide additional funds. This can hopefully buy the time necessary to change the political dynamics in this country and improve state and federal funding.

No decision has been made about the money to be requested in any referendum. I am confident that any decision will be sensitive to both the needs of our children and the financial realities facing the Milwaukee community.

Let me repeat: No decision has been made. Some figures recently cited seem designed more to scare people rather than to figure out how to move forward.

MPS has gotten very good at doing more with less. The district, for instance, has the largest public Montessori program in the nation. We have one of the country’s largest pre-engineering programs, and our district’s robotics team has gone to the world championships. Our bilingual and language immersion programs serve thousands of children.

The district will bring that experience of frugality to any referendum.

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To help in its deliberations, MPS developed a community-wide task force. The task force’s more than 30 members include representatives from the United Way, Rockwell Automation, Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee Area Technical College and labor and community groups such as the NAACP. The task force is co-chaired by Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin and Kimberly Walker, chief operating officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.

MPS is also guided by the experience of nearby school districts. In the last two decades, almost all the districts in southeastern Wisconsin have gone to referendum to raise money for their schools. More than 180 ballot measures passed, raising $2.8 billion.

I personally am committed to a referendum that our community can afford and that will have the maximum impact on our schools. The goal is that, together, the district and the Milwaukee community will make a down payment on our children’s future.

Milwaukee is the largest and most important city in Wisconsin. When we say “yes” to our public schools, we say “yes” to Milwaukee’s future.

Bob Peterson is the citywide representative on the Milwaukee School Board.

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::SAVINGOURDEMOCRACY ( NOV. 28 - DEC. 4, 2019 ) Shepherd Express serves as a clearinghouse for all activities in the greater Milwaukee area that peacefully push back against discriminatory, reactionary, racist, homophobic and authoritarian actions and policies of the Donald Trump administration, as well as those of others who likewise seek to thwart social justice. To submit to this column, please send a brief description of your action, including date and time, to savingourdemocracy@shepex.com.

Thursday, Nov. 28

Young Dems Monthly Social @ Mad Steintist, 200 Madison St., Waukesha, 7 p.m.

Meet other young Democrats for drinks in a fun social setting sponsored by the Waukesha County Democratic Party and Young Democrats of Wisconsin. Attendees should be under 40.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Peace Action of Wisconsin: Stand for Peace @ the corner of Highway 100 and North 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 after the protest.

Monday, Dec. 2

Conservation Nation: Protect Our Rivers @ Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St., Racine, 6-8 p.m.

Running for its second year, the Racine Zoo welcomes all families to join the mission of conservation. Conservation Nation is a free eight-week program to teach families about the issues our planet faces and how we can help. “Through animal encounters, activities and at-home challenges, your family will learn together, grow together and conserve together,” says their website.

Tuesday, Dec. 3

Kletzsch Park, Indian Prairie and Fish Passage @ Mazlowski Community Park, Hobbs Community Room, 220 W. Bender Road, Glendale, 6 p.m.

Members of Glendale Natural Heritage Committee and Milwaukee Audubon Society invite you to a 45-minute presentation to address Kletzsch Park, Indian Prairie and the current Kletzsch Park Fish Passage proposal. There will be ample opportunity for questions afterward. “We want to show the special natural history of the river banks, the history of the dam and park and the importance of the park area to the Native Americans who inhabited Indian Prairie,” says their event page.

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hanksgiving—time to count our blessings. But, some blessings are easier to count than others. Giving thanks for the good happenings in one’s life reflects a mindset called an “Attitude of Gratitude.” It’s a commendable and beneficial one to possess. Grateful people are happier, more content with their lives, generally focused on the positives and experience greater overall well-being.

However, that attitude of gratitude is a tough sell to folks who believe they’re cursed and victimized by fate or others—not to mention those who are simply insufferable, entitlement-laden brats. If one feels worked over by life, the idea of blessings seems remote, if not laughable. In contrast, for those living a gilded existence, largely free of adversity and tragedy, it’s much easier to bow one’s head in thanksgiving. It is when life proves unkind that being grateful becomes a challenge rather than simply a socially polite gesture.

Married for close to three decades, Candace and Ned exhibited the stark difference between gratitude born of good fortune compared to that forged in the fires of adversity. Growing up poor but in a loving family, Candace lost her mother when she was a teen, largely raised her younger siblings and struggled financially to get a college degree. So, when stricken with cancer late in her 40s, she was no stranger to tough times. “It sounds odd, but I’m thankful for the adversity I went through early in life, painful as that was. In a way, it prepared me to take on this new challenge,” she told me.

Just Gliding Through Life—Until…

Ned, however, grew up affluent and privileged, virtually gliding through life until, in his 50s, he endured a serious accident—one that left him hobbled and grappling with chronic pain. “Before the accident, when asked to count my blessings, I had a long list, but I didn’t really appreciate how fortunate I was,” he explained. “Now, I feel like life has turned against me.”

Once his easy-come gratitude was swept away by the impact of the accident, Ned descended into hardened bitterness. His wife’s efforts to offer her perspective, one suggesting we are better off finding what good we can in bad circumstances, only stoked his anger and self-pity. As he saw it, his prior good fortune was like an existential bait-and-switch. “Yes, I lived a blessed life until recently. Problem is, that left me with the impression that fate was on my side. When things went south, I felt suckered and betrayed,” he confessed.

Finding something to be thankful for in adversity is not a common attribute. Painful setbacks and challenges put us at an existential fork in the road; one where we choose to look for a silver lining in that dark cloud, or, instead, focus on all the rain and thunder that comes with it. Not an easy choice for many. So, life’s difficulties and wounds test the depth and fortitude of one’s gratitude. Clearly, expectations often provide a pivot point in this regard. With folks like Candace, who have struggled mightily, that expectational bar is usually set far lower than for people like Ned. But, it’s more than keeping one’s expectations in check.

When those who have little or have suffered much gaze back at a seemingly indifferent or even adversarial world and still find the strength of character to say “thanks” to life, they offer a powerful lesson to those who feel shortchanged or victimized by existence. They show us that genuine gratitude does not arise from having your way or getting what you want. It comes from knowing that, even when life gives one little, somehow, gratitude turns “not much” into “enough.”

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iver Valley Ranch, located in Burlington, Wis., is known best for its fresh mushrooms and value-added products like pickled mushrooms and Wild Mushroom Burgundy Pasta Sauce. But when owner Eric Rose had visited neighboring farms participating in the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) 2018 hemp pilot program, he became intrigued.

“It’s the birth of a new industry, and I was curious about the plants and what I could do with them,” he says. “Hemp was grown in our state before it became a political football in the mid-1930s.” Elders in his community had also reflected on how there used to be hemp-processing plants in their area.

Rose obtained a grower license for the 2019 season. In March, he ordered cultivars for the Uno and Tres strains. Most of those came from neighboring Turtle Creek Gardens. The wet spring made planting a challenge, and he lost some plants along the way. He added some additional strains—Stormy Daniels and Cherry Wine—which he got from another producer.

In August, the plants were starting to flower. The Uno matured first. “Those are low growing plants, about two and a half feet,” Rose says. “The Tres grew to four and a half feet and were late maturing.” He endured late season challenges such as the hemp borer, a caterpillar-like pest that bores into the stems of cannabis plants.

Heavy rains in October caused some mold during harvesting. “It was a lot more work than I expected, especially the harvesting part. Then, how to dry all of this plant matter became the big challenge,” he emphasizes. “It was raining continuously for a couple of weeks. The plants were mature, but the bottom of the plants got beat up by the weather. Some were lying down, and the branches were getting soggy during the last couple weeks of the growing season.”

An early frost forecast forced Rose and his staff to accelerate the harvest process. In just a couple of days, they harvested 55 rows, with 30 plants in each row. The first two rows quickly filled the drying chamber, and then Rose had to scramble to create additional drying space.

Rose lost approximately 20% of the crop to pests and mold. He ended up with about 1,500 plants. He says the growing process went well, but most challenges were in harvesting and handling. As of mid-November, the plants were drying indoors in a controlled environment. During the 20- to 30-day drying period, he can go through and separate the good plants from the bad. He will sell the flower and also process some of it for cannabidiol (CBD).

Their license allows them to process their own product, but they cannot process anyone else’s hemp. He will add CBD to some of River Valley Ranch’s baked and vegetarian goods.

Rose hopes hemp farming will be an additional use for the tremendous amount of mushroom compost generated from his mushroom growing operation. He experimented with the mushroom compost on his hemp crop, and he also gave some to other hemp farmers to get their feedback on how their plants did with mushroom compost in their root zones.

Despite the challenges, Rose says he enjoyed growing hemp and he’ll do it again next year. He will plan the layout of the field differently next season.

“The cultivars depend on how much space you need. We had some wasted space. We’ll also move them to higher ground and focus more on getting good results from fewer plants. Overall, it was fun, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to do it!”

For more information, visit rvrvalley.com.

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Marijuana Legalization Bill Advances in Congress After Sweeping Victory ::BY JEAN-GABRIEL FERNANDEZ

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or the first time in history, a congressional vote approved a bill that would end the federal prohibition of marijuana. !"#$ Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement Act (The MORE Act), which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in August, passed the chamber’s Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Nov. 10, by a 24-10 vote.

“The MORE Act will now be sent to the full House of Representatives. This is a historic moment in the decades long campaign to end marijuana prohibition at the federal level,” the Marijuana Policy Project announced.

Although surveys found that most Americans believe Congress is too distracted by the ongoing impeachment process to work on legislation (a sentiment the Republican Party and Donald Trump largely fostered), congressional Democrats are proving them wrong. Congress officially launched what Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) appropriately dubbed the “War on the War on Drugs.”

“For the first time, a congressional committee has approved far-reaching legislation to not just put an end to federal marijuana prohibition but to address the countless harms our prohibitionist policies have wrought—notably on communities of color and other already marginalized groups,” stated Erik Altieri, executive director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), the largest pro-marijuana activist group in the country.

The MORE Act, which is sponsored by Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) in the House and Kamala Harris (DCalif.) in the U.S. Senate, was already hailed as “the most comprehensive marijuana reform bill ever introduced in Congress” back in August. Not only does it plan to entirely remove all mention of cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act—which would !"#$%&' () decriminalize cannabis federally and allow states to regulate it—it also plans an excise tax on the sale of cannabis products to fund social justice initiatives; in particular, to support and uphold communities of color that were most heavily impacted by the War on Drugs.

The MORE Act attempts on a federal level what parts of the country have already achieved on a smaller scale, most notably in California and Illinois, by mending some of the wounds decades of prohibition created. Most importantly, the bill includes the expungement of numerous cannabis offenses, such as those

for juvenile delinquency, as well as ensuring that no person shall be denied federal benefits on the basis of cannabis-related offenses.

The MORE Act can still be halted by other committees, but if it reaches the House of Representatives, the bill could benefit from an overwhelming popularity among voters and democratic representatives.

Buzzfeed News reports that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi supports the legislation, which has gathered 57 co-sponsors in the House. A vote in the Republicancontrolled Senate seems to be the only significant roadblock to the full legalization of marijuana on the federal level.

Congress Divided Along Party Lines

Although the bill is presented as bipartisan, there is an obvious division between Democrats and Republicans on the issue. With the exceptions of Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Tom McClintock (R-Calif.), the former being the sole Republican co-sponsor of the House bill, all Republican members of the committee voted no or abstained; all the voting Democrats voted yes.

Even in the arguments presented in front of the House Judiciary Committee, the Republican-Democratic dichotomy appeared obvious. While the Democratic representatives presented a litany of strong points, such as the fact that America’s prison population jumped from 350,000 people to 2.2 million in the wake of the War on Drugs—disproportionately people of color—Republicans systematically attempted to oppose or stall the bill.

“This bill has never been discussed except in broad, sweeping strokes,” Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) said in an impassioned argument that Congress should act more slowly with marijuana reform. “Going forward, if we’re to make real change in marijuana policy, we’ve got to actually have a discussion. Because, for 80+ years, the American public has been told one thing about marijuana: bad. It’s hard to change opinions and minds over a simple bill!” To which Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) replied that “there are a lot of people across this country who have understood this issue for a very long time. Some because their state has moved in that direction and some because our communities have suffered from the consequences of the failed War on Drugs. Our job in Congress is to make the case as we bring the bill forward.”

The sentiment was echoed by numerous Democrats in attendance, who presented a united front. “It is surprising to hear some of our colleagues say that we should be having more hearings about this. When the GOP was in control of this committee in the last session, there were *) hearings about this,” testified Jamie Raskin (D-Md.). “I remember working very hard to demand hearings, but no hearings were forthcoming.

The time for inaction is over, the time for excuses is over. On the other side, we only get naysaying, ‘nothing can happen, nothing can work’ obstructionism at every turn.”

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) added, “If we didn’t have this bill scheduled, [Republicans] would say, ‘Because of impeachment, the Democrats aren’t working on bills.’ But we have a hearing on a bill, and they say, ‘You shouldn’t have this hearing.’” +),,"*(#%(#-."/."0!"1/0"--2&),2 n SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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There are many choices for first course: shrimp scampi ($19), baked goat cheese with tomato chutney ($13), roasted king crab ($26) and several salads are all easily sharable. The TDR Wedge ($12) was crisp, with chunks of smoky bacon, very thinly sliced red onion and a lite ranch dressing with blue cheese crumbles.

The main course gave a well-rounded selection of both land and sea, including Amish chicken and grits ($29), salmon ($32), diver scallops ($39) or a simply ::BY ALISA MALAVENDA prepared fish of the day. The house-made pumpkin ravioli ($28), with chanterelle mushrooms, sautéed greens and a shave of winter truffle in a brown butter sauce, hen you are looking for more than just a was delicate, and all the rich flavors were balanced and remarkable. great steak, head to The Dark Room (TDR), The steaks and chops were all impressive. The CDK farm grass fed angus New the mysterious and swanky new restaurant York strip ($46) is aged 21 days, and the 16-oz Strauss Veal Chop is aged 14 days hidden on the second floor of the Saint Kate hotel, ($50). The Linz heritage angus filet mignon comes in either 6-oz or 10-oz cut ($40for a memorable dining experience. It starts with a $62), but we opted for the beautifully marbled 16-oz cut Linz prime rib eye ($48), secret passage into a 26-seat intimate restaurant. The served with a coin of herbed butter melting over the beautifully charred steak. If dimly lit room glows with the flicker of candles off the you want to really impress, they offer a 40-oz Tomahawk rib eye dry aged 35 days maroon walls and blue velvet banquettes. ($125). You can “Lay it on Thick” by adding a lobster tail or scallop, make it OscarExperience is the operative word, and not a single style, add béarnaise, bordelaise or their signature TDR barrel-aged Worcestershire detail is missed. It begins with your name printed on glaze, which is delicious and really brings out the flavor of the beef. the “Foreshadowing” drink menu—telling you that you The accompaniments are large portions for sharing, and the cauliflower steak are part of something special. That drink menu is com($9) even makes a wonderful entrée for vegetarians. The TDR potatoes aren’t your prised of classics with a TDR twist and made with precision and detail. The wait staff was impeccable and as invit- mamma’s mashed potatoes and gravy. These off-the-chart potatoes are puréed with short rib and bordelaise. One of my favorites, Pommes Anna, was a lovely crisp ing as the warm room as they welcome guests with a taste of a sparkling rosé wedge topped with parmesan. I loved the saltiness of the parmesan and crispness and an amuse-bouche. While the bubbles teased our palate and prepared us of the potato but wanted a little more seasoning in the middle layers. for the lovely beef tartare with a hint of truffle oil and a crispy curl of potato There are four desserts to finish your experience. The Cocoa Nib Pave, with a chip, to my delight, house-made, hot, parker house rolls and whipped butter toasted marshmallow, chocolate fudge and graham cracker “croutons,” was taken with crunchy salt flakes came to the table. over the top with a spiral of homemade vanilla ice cream. The other desserts are The menu arrives with a message addressed just to you. banana cream pie, sticky bun cake with whiskey pecans and Needless to add, reservations are required. bacon butterscotch and an ice cream sundae.

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CHEERS TO MILWAUKEE’S OLD-SCHOOL CORNER TAPS

‘American Pickers’ drove by when they were in Milwaukee, and they couldn’t believe it,” D’Acquisto says. (See the sign in the episode, “The Artist’s Way,” which originally aired on July 30, 2018.)

Customers can find beers reminiscent of the corner taps’ heyday: Schlitz, Old Style, Old Milwaukee and Hamm’s. There’s also a cooler of microbrews. But featuring old-school domestic brews is just part of what keeps the corner tap competitive.

“I think it’s the feeling you get. A lot of people say corner taps are homey and down-to-earth. I think it’s the ‘Cheers’ type of feeling, where everybody knows your name,” she says. “It’s a different vibe, and some of those newer places are hard to afford. I’m going to keep Frank’s Power Plant a nice, friendly corner bar.”

::BY SHEILA JULSON

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orner taps are cultural icons of Milwaukee, reflecting our brewing heritage and a time when the city was an industrial powerhouse. Thirsty blue-collar workers needed a place to go after their shift, and neighborhood residents desired a social hub within walking distance. By mid-century, these lively, family owned taverns were liberally scattered throughout Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Corner taps continued to dominate into the ’70s and ’80s. On warm evenings, the front doors were propped open—often by a barstool. Once inside the cozy, dark interior, you’d see the Brewers game on a TV mounted in an upper corner behind the bar. Pool tables were a must, and drink options didn’t go much beyond Pabst, Schlitz, Blatz, Old Style or rail booze. Wine drinkers were usually out of luck, unless the proprietor happened to keep a jug of Carlo Rossi on hand.

By the ’90s, though, as Milwaukee’s manufacturing sector dwindled, so did many corner taps. Larger clubs and upscale establishments serving craft beers, tony cocktails and wine gradually crowded out the old neighborhood bars. But many people still appreciate the no-frills corner tap ambiance.

Proprietors of a couple of Milwaukee’s well-established neighborhood taps commented on their longevity.

Technically, Wolski’s is a corner tap in the middle of a block, but it’s kept a neighborhood bar ambiance for 111 years and has been in the same family for the entire time. Brothers Bernard and Dennis Bondar—whose greatgrandfather, Bernard Wolski, opened it in 1908—own the bar.

Dennis says Wolski’s history has made it a destination. “There’s also our bumper stickers,” he adds, referring to the “I Closed Wolski’s” stickers spotted throughout Milwaukee—and far beyond. “A friend had recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and had planned to place an ‘I Closed Wolski’s’ sticker at the summit, but there was already one there!”

Wolski’s still holds its own in Milwaukee’s current drinking culture, with domestic favorites like Pabst, Schlitz, Miller and Coors, six Lakefront Brewery varieties on tap and some craft and imported brews as well. “It’s more of a neighborhood and a community of friends. We’re blessed with wonderful clientele. People come in during the day, and I know almost everybody,” he enthuses. Dennis thinks the corner tap ambiance will stay competitive. “It’s like your neighborhood living room.”

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Prometheus Trio Plumbs the Depths of ‘Incredible and Sometimes Unusual Repertoire’ ::BY JOHN JAHN

hough Milwaukee’s fine classical chamber music ensemble, Prometheus Trio, has been around for some two decades, ensconced in the Helen Bader Recital Hall of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music (WCM) on the city’s East Side, you might not be all that familiar with them. It’s time, therefore, on the eve of their next concert, to get to know pianist Stephanie Jacob, cellist Scott Tisdel and violinist Margot Schwartz much better.

“The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music had a history of having a resident piano trio; notably, the New Arts Trio, then continuing as the Eastman and then the Paganini,” recalls Jacob. “So, we were really continuing an already established tradition. We started our first season with three concerts, playing each only once; we decided to do four programs in our second season.

By that second season, we were selling out regularly (it is a very small hall, so that’s not as impressive a feat as one might imagine). So, we started doing double performances, which we continue to do.”

“Stefanie had the idea 20 years ago of starting the trio through the Conservatory as a way of celebrating the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation of the historic McIntosh/Goodrich Mansion, where WCM resides,” says Tisdel.

“Since WCM had sponsored many chamber ensembles in the past, it was a pretty easy sell to the president at the time, Joyce Altman. Stefanie and I are the original members, and Margot Schwartz has been our violinist for the past five years.”

“When I joined the Prometheus Trio, my knowledge of the piano trio repertoire was somewhat limited,” Schwartz confesses. “The experience during those first years was (and continues to be) equally intimidating as it was exhilarating, knowing how familiar ‘S & S’ were with so many of these pieces, while I was diving in for the first time! However, even with the most standard repertoire, I’ve always appreciated how eager they are to consider another perspective. Since day one, I have loved playing in this trio. It is such a perfect complement to my role in the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO), as it gives me an opportunity to exercise a little more artistic freedom and affords me a chance to learn all of this incredible (and sometimes unusual!) repertoire.”

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STRIKING JUST THE RIGHT BALANCE It is precisely that “incredible and sometimes unusual repertoire” that the Prometheus Trio excels at. We should also add “unfamiliar” to that list of adjectives, as the trio certainly likes to move well beyond the big-name composers and chamber music’s greatest hits and delve deeply into somewhat obscure music that, it is fair to say, a great many people living today have never heard before—least likely of all in live performance. A look ahead to their next concert finds works by two household names—Joseph Haydn and Felix Mendelssohn—but also Franz Doppler, Bohuslav Martinů and Elliott Carter.

“We try to find a balance in each program (as well as over the course of a season) between the familiar and well-loved and the pieces that challenge us, as well as challenging our audiences,” Jacob explains. “Our listeners trust us; they know that there will be at least one piece on the program that will stretch them, but there will also be the musical equivalent of absolutely delicious comfort food.”

“There are many good reasons for our ‘obscure’ repertoire,” Tisdel says. “One is out of necessity, in that our core repertoire (Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, Antonín Dvořák, etc.) is relatively small, at least in comparison to the string quartet or symphony. If we played nothing but this repertoire, we would be doing way too much recycling, and I think our audience would get bored. Second, and more important, we believe that there is great music being written right now, and it is our duty as musicians to discover it and give it a hearing.

“Such an approach does not come without risks, but I will say that every piece we perform, we all believe in and is worth our audience’s time and attention,” Tisdel continues. “The risk comes in when we listen to and like a piece, then get the music and realize how difficult it is. Such was the case with the Timo Andres Piano Trio (2018) we played in October, which I think we performed successfully but nearly killed ourselves doing it! Likewise, the Carter Enchanted Preludes for Flute and Cello [in our next concert] is, at times, extremely complicated, yet it is such a fascinating and uniquely coloristic piece that I think our audience will be ‘enchanted’ listening to Prometheus Trio it, and it is fully worth the effort to learn it.”

Dec. 2-3, 7:30 p.m.

Featuring prominently in the Prometheus Trio’s conMcIntosh/Goodrich Mansion cert will be flutist Heather Zinninger Yarmel. “Heather has been in the MSO for three or four years, and I’ve always loved her playing,” says Tisdel. “When I played a Milwaukee Musaik concert with her, that kind of sealed the deal; I knew she would be a great fit for our group. Also, there is some great repertoire for flute that I really wanted to program, and luckily, Heather agreed to play. The Doppler I found on YouTube and is basically a showy flute piece but a very attractive one. It is also one of the few pieces for our complete compliment of players (flute, violin, cello and piano), so we had to find a place for it!”

The Prometheus Trio and guest flutist Heather Zinninger Yarmel perform Joseph Haydn’s Flute Trio in G Major, Franz Doppler’s Nocturne, Op. 19, Bohuslav Martinů’s Sonata for Flute, Violin and Piano, Elliott Carter’s Enchanted Preludes for Flute and Cello and Felix Mendelssohn’s Trio in D Minor, Op. 49, Dec. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the McIntosh/Goodrich Mansion, 1584 N. Prospect Ave. For tickets, call 414276-5760 or visit wcmusic.org/concerts-events/prometheus-trio.

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A Piece of My Heart Des Moines, Iowa-born Shirley Lauro is an American playwright, screenwriter and novelist whose plays include A Piece of My Heart, Open Admissions, The Radiant, All Through the Night and several others. A Piece of My Heart (1991) remains, however, Lauro’s best-known work. With more than 2,000 productions worldwide to date, it’s been described by the Vietnam Veterans of America as “the most enduring play in the nation on Vietnam.” It was awarded 2018’s Moss Hart Memorial Award for its production at the Wellesley Repertory Theatre.

The play involves the true stories of six courageous women deployed “in country” as they said in those days during the Vietnam War and their struggle to make sense of a war that irrevocably changed them and a nation that shunned them. A Piece of My Heart is a play that combines the music and soul of a tumultuous era in relatively recent U.S. history. The UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts production emphasizes that “the subject of these performances is war, and we treat the subject frankly. Please be aware that there may be loud and sudden recorded sounds of war. The language is graphic and specific.” (John Jahn) Dec. 4-8 at Kenilworth Five-0-Eight, 2155 N. Prospect Ave. For tickets, call 414229-4308 or visit uwm.edu/arts/event/a-pieceof-my-heart.

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On Display Global-MKE Catey Ott Dance Collective (CODC) describes this free event as a “deconstructed art exhibition by Heidi Latsky Dance, under the direction of Catey Ott Thompson, featuring 15 Milwaukee residents—representing professional and non-professional performers of all body types, ages and abilities-disabilities—in a meditative, internal movement installation.” CODC originated in 2005 in Milwaukee, resided in New York City from 2007-’12, and now calls Milwaukee home.

Catey Ott Thompson has been the collective’s director since 2005. In Milwaukee, Ott has danced for Danceworks Performance Company, Wild Space, Milwaukee Opera Theatre and many others. She’s been a personal trainer, yogi and Pilates instructor since 2000. Ott also teaches dance, dance history, composition, choreography and repertory at Marquette University, Milwaukee Ballet and Danceworks. She also directs MKE Dance Theatre Network.

Heidi Latsky Dance is a New York City-based modern dance company that has remained committed to making striking work ever since its inception 18 years ago. It has received numerous commissions and residencies, including the Abrons Arts Center, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Danspace Project and New York University. (John Jahn) Sunday, Dec. 1, 2-3 p.m. at the Haggerty Museum of Art, 1234 W. Tory Hill St. For more information, visit cateyott.com or heidilatskydance.org.

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Soulful Concerto, Admirable Soloists at the MSO ::BY RICK WALTERS

‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor’

‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor’ is a Machine Gun of Humor and Fun ::BY JEAN-GABRIEL FERNANDEZ

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id Caesar’s TV program, Your Show of Shows, which ran on NBC in the early ’50s, helped define American humor. One of the writers, Neil Simon, immortalized the zany antics of the writers’ team, the ones who put the jokes in Caesar’s mouth, with a play that is now being performed by Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre: Laughter on the 23rd Floor.

Let’s get it out of the way: The show isn’t just fun, it’s hilarious—certainly one of the funniest shows in Milwaukee this season. The roomful of comedy writers guarantee several jokes a minute—situational jokes, witty repartee, physical comedy—and all of it is delivered with the sense of timing of professional jokesters. Not all jokes land, especially as some show their age, but a veritable machine gun of humor ensures you will be genuinely laughing. If one punchline fails, you barely notice it, because you’re already being served the next one.

But the show has ambitions beyond garnering laughs. By putting the audience in the same room as writers who got their material from current events in the 1950s, at the height of McCarthyism, Laughter on the 23rd Floor becomes a snapshot of a dark period of American history, when a single word out of line could get one blacklisted, fired or even imprisoned.

The characters are endearing, as they are shown to be a close-knit group of friends united by a shared craziness—the Neil Simon avatar admits he was accepted as part of the group only after he doused a table in lighter fluid and lit it on fire. By making us care about the characters, the script tugs at the audience’s heartstrings when the group faces hardship in a changing world that does not appreciate their work.

Rarely does a cast fit its roles so perfectly that it becomes impossible to imagine anyone else embodying these characters, but it is the case here. David Cecsarini as Max, the Sid Caesar stand-in, brings a gravitas to the stage but knows how to unleash silliness when the moment calls for it, and he steals every scene he is in. It is almost a blessing that many scenes focus solely on the writing staff to give each member a chance to shine, and they do.

Milt (Rick Pendzich) has some of the funniest lines, Carol (Karen Estrada) is the team’s political conscience and Ira (Adam Qutaishat) brings much of his energy and charm to the stage. Mohammad N. ElBsat, Dylan Bolin, Seth K. Hale and Lindsay Webster round out the cast as Val, Brian, Kenny and Helen, respectively, and each adds something valuable. Thanks to Edward Morgan’s direction, the actors evolve seamlessly on the set devised by scenic designer Rick Rasmussen, which is a world teeming with details both authentic and appropriate.

Despite the apparent lack of a plot to follow, Laughter on the 23rd Floor ends up being tight, efficient and easily digested. When coming out of Next Act’s cozy theater, you might not be sure what you just saw, but you will definitely be glad you saw it.

Through Dec. 15 at Next Act Theatre, 255 S. Water St.

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aniv Dinur, resident conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO), not only conducted on Sunday afternoon at Uihlein Hall, he was also an able soloist in Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466.

This is one of the most soulful of concertos.

Dinur’s clean, unfussy playing had a consistently even and effortless tone, easily resonating through the hall in soft playing. His cadenza in the first movement was far more a thoughtful contemplation than virtuoso exhibition. The performance felt unhurried and earnest; nothing about it seemed the least bit forced. Dinur’s palpable rapport with the musicians surely comes from conducting more

Holiday Treats From ‘Elf’ at First Stage ::BY ANNE SIEGEL

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ilwaukee’s First Stage delivers a sleigh-full of holiday treats for the whole family with its production of Elf—The Musical, based on the hit 2003 film starring Will Ferrell. The show, with book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, is brought to life by an exuberant cast under the direction of Jeff Schaetzke.

The feature-film version of Elf has become a TV holiday season staple, but familiarity with the story of Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell) is no reason to skip this abundantly joyful live production.

First Stage has created one of its best Christmas shows yet, which is saying a lot, given the quality of its past presentations, including The Best Christmas Pageant Ever—The Musical (2018) and A Charlie Brown Christmas (2017).

Even the youngest children should be able to follow the story of Buddy the Elf (played here

by First Stage newcomer Adam LaSalle). Buddy grows up at the North Pole, thinking he’s an elf. However, it’s evident to everyone else that

than 50 MSO concerts each season.

The concerto was a well-chosen prelude to Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, K. 626, the last music the great composer wrote and left unfinished at his death at the young age of 35. It was completed by Mozart’s student, Franz Süssmayr.

It was surprising to see in the program that the MSO had not performed the Requiem, a mainstay in the repertory around the world, since 2006. The restraint and taste Dinur displayed in the concerto continued in the Requiem. I’ve heard performances with more heat, but I don’t recall any that were as transparent as this one.

Dinur successfully stressed the long line of each of the movements and conjured a sense of reverence appropriate to a requiem mass.

There were plenty of refined details in the performance of the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus, with carefully matched vowels and colorful consonants (the boldly rolled R in “Rex tremendae” was delicious). The choral blend showed that this ensemble is heading in a good, new direction under director Cheryl Frazes Hill. If the tenors had a more robust sound, it would have evened things out in the balance of the parts.

The admirable soloists were soprano Mary Wilson, mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski, tenor Evan LeRoy Johnson and bass Peixin Chen.

Osowski was able to create ample, lush sound in music that lies entirely in a middle-voice range. Chen gave booming authority to “Tuba mirum.” Johnson has the exciting sound of a rising young tenor.

Buddy is literally head-and-shoulders above all the other elves. Finally, Santa Claus gives Buddy the stunning news: He’s actually a human who has a real father in a faraway place called New York City. Buddy’s journey to find his father— and learn the ways of other humans—is wrapped up in some delicious tunes (music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Baguelin). The songs (with music direction by Schaetzke) are zestfully lifted to the rafters, thanks to the polished choreography by Katelin Zelon.

Eventually, Buddy finds his father (Alan Ball, another First Stage newcomer), his stepmother (Natalie Ford, also new) and his younger brother, Michael (played by Alex Radtke in the Sparklejolly cast). He also finds love, thanks to a Macy’s elf named Jovie (Rachel Whyte). Before the journey’s over, Buddy even helps Santa (Steve Watts) accomplish his yearly rounds. With a Christmas disaster diverted, Santa can safely head back to the North Pole and Mrs. Claus (an especially wonderful turn by First Stage veteran Kelly Doherty). Also noteworthy is Macy’s store manager (Marques Causey) and the entire Sparklejolly ensemble comprised of First Stage students from about age 10 through 17.

The fast-paced show has enough action to keep kids entertained throughout its two-hour run time. The show’s vibrant, colorful themes are carried through in the marvelous costumes by Melissa Torchia and in the flexible, two-tiered set

by Kristin Ellert. In short, all of the show’s elements combine seamlessly to provide enjoyment long after the holiday season fades into memory.

Through Dec. 29 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Art’s Todd Wehr Theater, 929 N. Water Street.

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Picasso, Braque and Degas Among the Masters at MAM’s ‘Modern Vision’ ::BY HARRY CHERKINIAN

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pon entering the new exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM)—“A Modern Vision: European Masterworks From the Phillips Collection”!"#$%&"'(%)**$()+,$-.%/"*$0%,"% *)#(1%!"#$%#&2%34$%$54)6),%('+&0%7'"*%,4$%/"-8 lection at the first museum of modern art, the Philips Collection, which opened in 1921. It was founded by Duncan Phillips (1866-1966), &4"%/"--$/,$(%*+0,$'&"'90%6+0$(%"#%,4$%$*"8 tion contained in the images he saw. It’s clear 7'"*%,4$%:;%&"'90%<'$0$#,$(%,4+,%,4$.%0<"9$%,"% his soul. So much so that when he found an8 other painting that spoke to him, such as Claude Monet’s '()*+(%&$,-%.#)(/0*&!(1*2%!33!*45#1&, %&67*(1897), he would sell off his existing Mon8 ets to purchase this one (currently on display).

The well-known artists included in this ex8 4)6),%4$-<$(%/'$+,$% +#(% ("*)#+,$% ,4$%&"'-(%"7% modernism (approx. 1850-1960). Along with Monet, “A Modern Vision” includes Eugène Delacroix, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Raoul Dufy, Paul Klee, Pierre Bonnard, Wassily Kandinsky, Georges-Pierre Seurat, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Moving past the big names, the collection also displays stunning works by Berthe Morisot, Ben Nicholson, Chaim Soutine and Oskar Kokoschka, among others.

MAM co-curator Tanya Paul worked with the Phillips Collection and has served its found8 er’s intentions faithfully. Phillips collected in “units,” grouping works by the same artists, and in particular those that he had a personal relationship with, such as Bonnard and Braque.

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phantom-like figure staring back at whoever looks in. The subject’s eyes pierce through the darkness; the emotion spills out of the frame.

Phillips considered art as a universal lan8 guage, an idea exemplified with Degas’ 5!)(&.9#):* (late 1860s). Degas continually sought ways to depict lighting, and this work shines as daylight floods the back of the paint8 ing behind a young woman with closed eyes leaning over the back of a sofa, facing an un8 seen fireplace. The tension of the moment, the tight spaces confining the young woman, the obvious discomfort, physically and emotion8 ally, continues to resonate. At 7 ½ x 9 ¾”, the painting’s small size bursts with the woman’s interior feelings, leaving the viewer to wonder about her sad circumstances. >#$%"7%,4$%*"0,%)*<"',+#,%&"'90%)#%,4)0%$58 hibit (and in the entire Phillips Collection itself) is displayed in the same unit: Degas’ 2(&.!1/* ($*$9!*;(11! (circa 1900). Degas was a perfec8 tionist, constantly dissatisfied with his work.

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tutus gracefully, effortlessly stretch, their quiet yet determined focus setting a contemplative mood as we peer over their shoulders.

Two of the artists prominent in “A Modern Vision”* 4+(% "#?")#?% <$'0"#+-% '$-+,)"#04)<0% with Phillips. Bonnard and Braque each are represented with four works in their respective units that showcase their creative evolution— particularly after World War II with three of Braque’s works: <9!*89%)#=!&=1#&*(1952), <9!* +9#>!1* (1952) and ;%1=* (1956). Birds in Braque’s work symbolize a desire for hope and <$+/$2%=4)--)<0%&+0%0"%$#+*"'$(%&),4%,4$%)*+?$% in this collection that he not only acquired it but asked the artist for permission to use the image as a logo for his museum.

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( left ) Vincent van Gogh, Entrance to the Public Gardens in Arles, 1888. Oil on canvas, 28 1/2 × 35 3/4 in, The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, Acquired 1930 ( right ) Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas, Dancers at the Barre, ca. 1900. Oil on canvas, 51 1/4 × 38 1/2 in, The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, Acquired 1944

ing the central image. Duncan preferred Braque work to Picasso (although two key Cubist works by Picasso are featured in this $54)6),1%+$%))*B%C!*>%$9*D)(//*(&=*E1@%$ (1939) +#(%F#"(&*%&*D1!!&*G($ (1939).

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OPENING: !"#$%&'()*+,-../ Nov. 29-Dec. 28 • Tory Folliard Gallery • 233 N. Milwaukee St. Tory Folliard Gallery celebrates the career of well-known Wisconsin artist John Wilde (1919-2006) with this exhibition, marking the 100th anniversary of his birth and including his drawings and paintings from 1940-2005. For the past 75 years, Wilde’s art has been considered the most beautiful and powerful work to come out of Wisconsin. He was a renowned draftsman and painter who, in spite of a very successful national career, never left his home state. He’s remembered as one of the leaders of the “Magic Realist” movement—America’s version of Surrealism. He has had an impact on art history and a generation of artists with his small and beautifully detailed renderings of his “favorite things:” giant fruits and vegetables, naked ladies, elegant gentlemen, fantastic birds and beasts. In Wilde’s world, even the most outrageous things seem natural. For more information, call 414-273-7313 or visit toryfolliard.com.

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Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Baguelin Based on the New Line Cinema film by David Berenbaum Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 29, 2019 SUGGESTED FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AGES 8 – 18+ Sponsored by:

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[ FILM CLIPS ] A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood PG The philosophy of kindness, modesty and generosity embodied by Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks) is revealed through his interviews with jaded magazine writer Tom Junod (Matthew Rhys). Initially unable to believe Mr. Rogers could actually be the figure he presents, in time, Junod comes to believe that Rogers is exactly who he appears to be. Junod is startled and grateful to find Rogers to be a healing presence. Hanks gives a marvelously unaffected performance, slipping into Rogers physicality and personality while bringing “the neighborhood” to life. (Lisa Miller)

Knives Out PG-13 Writer-director Rian Johnson reconceives the old whodunnit as a saucy comedy. When bestselling crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead on the morning after his 85th birthday gathering, private detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) arrives determined to find the writer’s killer. Seen largely from the perspective of Thrombey’s maid, Marta (Ana de Armas), we meet his heirs: elegant Linda (Jamie Lee Curtis), sincere Walt (Michael Shannon) and widowed Joni (Toni Collette), along with their various offspring. It seems everyone is dying to get their hands on the old man’s money. Thrombey’s rambling mansion, replete with secret passageways and hidden rooms, helps reveal the loose screws in his dysfunctional family. (L.M.)

Queen & Slim R After meeting on an online dating site, Queen (Jodie Turner-Smith) and Slim (Daniel Kaluuya) are nearing the end of their first date when they shoot and kill a white cop in what they believe is self-defense. A video of the incident goes viral, splashing the pair’s faces across the news as the manhunt ramps up. Fugitives Queen and Slim are helped by the black community in this thinly plotted, heavily atmospheric film that relies on its hip-hop soundtrack to deliver much of its social commentary. (L.M.)

[ HOME MOVIES / NOW STREAMING ] n Scared of Revolution (FILM MOVEMENT)

Scared of Revolution, a close look at the life of Last Poet Umar Bin Hassan, goes back to a boyhood of shining shoes and making rhymes to draw customers. Formed in the late ’60s, The Last Poets tried to win minds and change the world with words. Their aggressive cadences were sampled by rappers in the ’80s and ’90s, but as one of Hassan’s partners-in-poetry points out, they mostly got the beat but missed the message.

n “Abbott and Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection” (SHOUT! FACTORY)

Abbott and Costello didn’t get top billing on this collection’s first film, One Night in the Tropics (1940). They elbow into a light romantic comedy and perform their most familiar routine, “Who’s on First?” Before long, they were the stars in a long-running sequence of movies featuring bumbling bully Bud Abbott and childlike Lou Costello. They fall from pratfall to pratfall on the 28 movies collected on this Blu-ray collection (plus commentary and other features).

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(MAGNOLIA HOME ENTERTAINMENT) Mike Wallace was visibly taken aback when Bill O’Reilly credited him as “the driving force of my career.” Wallace was never a belligerent jerk. And yet, his confrontational style and willingness to ask hard questions broke with the soft approach once prevalent in broadcasting. Avi Belkin’s documentary traces a career that included interviews with Salvador Dalí, Eleanor Roosevelt, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. “Oh yes, I’m probably a dead man already,” X famously told Wallace.

n Landscape Film: Roberto Burle Marx (KINO LORBER)

Brazil’s Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994) was 18 when he visited Berlin’s Botanical Gardens and discovered, for the first time, the natural wonders of his homeland. As his country’s foremost landscape architect, he left his mark on Rio’s Copacabana and the green spaces of Brasília. Using his words and archival footage, the documentary explains his view that “gardens are organized nature” composed in harmony and contrast. His devotion to native plants has had global influence.

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The Trial of the Edmund Fitzgerald: Eyewitness Accounts From the U.S. Coast Guard Hearings (UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PRESS), EDITED

BY MICHAEL SCHUMACHER Thanks to Gordon Lightfoot’s hit, the Edmund Fitzgerald is the Great Lakes shipwreck of which most of us have heard. Kenosha author Michael Schumacher returns to the subject with The Trial of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Schumacher has written biographies of Eric Clapton and Francis Ford Coppola, as well as a perceptive history of the 1968 election, but he has also made himself into a leading maritime historian of the Great Lakes. With The Trial, Schumacher examines the documents left by the official inquiries into the sinking. Not unlike a Supreme Court ruling, the National Transportation Safety Board’s report included dissenting opinions. In Schumacher’s view, the wreck of the famous laker, which sank rapidly during a November 1975 storm and took all hands to the bottom of Lake Superior, remains a mystery. (David Luhrssen)

Truths and Lies in the Middle East: Memoirs of a Veteran Journalist, 1952-2012 (AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO PRESS), BY ERIC ROULEAU Eric Rouleau was an Egyptian Jew who left his homeland for France in 1951 in the face of growing anti-Semitism in the Arab world. He became a foreign correspondent for Le Monde, returned to interview Egypt’s president, Gamal Abd al-Nasser, and eventually spoke with Yasser Arafat and many other Arab leaders. Truths and Lies is Rouleau’s sophisticated account of his remarkable career in journalism and diplomacy. He brought intellectual depth, as well as broad understanding, to his dangerous beat. Rouleau was sharply critical of Israel in the Occupied Territories and U.S. policies that fanned fanatical brands of militant Islam. He was also rueful over the xenophobia that drove out most of Egypt’s minority communities, leaving his birthplace a more backward, provincial place than it was before his departure. (David Luhrssen) 32 | N O V E M B E R 2 8 , 2 0 1 9

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t might surprise you to think about it, but writing is, in many ways, similar to a funeral. Both rely on processes that are steeped in structure and tradition but at the same time allow for unique personalization and deep reflection. Both are filled with stories of lives lived, and both often attempt to make sense of senseless things.

For poet and essayist Thomas Lynch, the connections between writing and funerals are profoundly intertwined. Lynch has spent more than four decades as the funeral director in Milford, Mich., and he is also the author of five collections of poems and four books of essays largely focused on his work as an undertaker.

His 2009 book, The Undertaking, was a finalist for the National Book Award and was adapted into a film by PBS, and Lynch’s stories, poems and essays have been published in The Atlantic, The New York Times and elsewhere. His powerful and meditative writings question our shared mortality, celebrate our finite lives and draw wonder at the possibilities beyond the world we know.

In his newest collection, The Depositions: New and Selected Essays on Being and Ceasing to Be, Lynch returns to familiar themes as he probes deeply into our shared humanity by questioning our individual mortality. The Depositions extends beyond the morgue to share stories of fatherhood, travels in Ireland, the demise of a marriage and the honor that can be found in work. Lynch’s latest release contains previously written essays as well as new literary pieces that together create a contemplative and emotional portrait of life and death.

Lynch will discuss The Depositions at Boswell Book Co. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.

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andi K. has been the face of BILTRITE Furniture-Leather-Mattresses for 13 years, but her role at the store began more or less at birth. She’s the fourth generation in the family-owned business, working alongside her parents, brother and sister-in-law. Off the Cuff caught up with her in the BILTRITE lounge, where customers can help themselves to a cup of coffee and rest their feet. BILTRITE displays furniture for the whole house in a 45,000-square-foot showroom.

So, what’s the Biltrite story?

My great-grandfather, Irwin Kerns, and my great-grandmother, Frieda, started a store selling customize-made upholstery sofas in 1928. It was BILTRITE Upholstery on Third and Garfield. In 1947, they moved to Mitchell Street and became a full-service furniture store. As time progressed, they added adjacent buildings and occupied half a block between 7th and 8th streets. This is our third location, and this is it! We’re not moving anymore!

Four generations in one family business? That’s unusual.

It’s our family’s passion. We love what we do—there’s something special about being from a family business, of being local and remaining relevant.

I got taken to the store on Saturdays with my dad. My brother Brad and I worked in the store and went on buying trips. One time, Brad asked to be excused from school to go on a business trip with dad. The teacher accused him of lying. Our parents took us with them at a young age. We’d be in the delivery truck. We grew up working.

You went away for school?

My brother and I went to High Point University in North Carolina, which has a special furniture program. High Point was the capital of furniture manufacturing at one time. It was an-

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other chance to meet with vendors and attend furniture stores. I graduated in 2001, returned to Milwaukee and worked here full time.

There are fewer furniture stores in Milwaukee now than 50 years ago.

A lot of mom and pop stores went out of business, and some of those owners came to work for us. Even so, Milwaukee still has a lot of locally owned businesses. Yeah, we are unique as a city.

Is local ownership an important factor in BILTRITE’s success?

People like buying from us because we’re locally and family owned. We understand the local market. We specialize in smaller furniture—Milwaukee has a lot of [smaller], older homes, and many people are downsizing and moving to condos. It’s also good for people who are short. I’m 5 feet 2!

Has the internet hurt your business?

Many people still want to go into stores and buy something. Buying furniture is personal—it’s touch and feel. And often, when people buy something online, they have to return it because it doesn’t look the way it did on the website or it comes damaged.

People seek us out! Retail is not dead!

Biltrite Furniture-Leather-Mattresses is at 5430 W. Layton Ave. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed on Sunday.

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Nov. 27—Our ‘Friends’ Pop-Up Bar Experience at City Lounge (3455 E. Layton Ave.): Calling all “Friends” fanatics! You’ve got to experience this down-to-the-final-detail recreation of the “Friends” sets. From the couch at Central Perk to Monica’s apartment, these recreations take date night to new heights. See what Milwaukee is talking about when you check out this change-of-pace hot spot.

Nov. 29-Dec. 1—The World of Gemstones at C3 Designs (2110 10th Ave., South Milwaukee): Relish three days of gemstone glory with this special event from our area’s favorite LGBTQ-owned-and-operated jewelry store. Stop by for the yearly event that has Milwaukee’s gemstone lovers buzzing.

Nov. 30—Hunter Harvest Beer Bust at Kruz (354 E. National Ave.): Warm up with the team at Kruz during this 3-7 p.m. beer and soda bust.

Hosted by MOB (Milwaukee Organized Bears), the party includes a Thanksgiving buffet, toy drive and raffles. Come dressed in your hunting gear and get five free raffle tickets. Best of all, donations benefit Children’s Hospital.

Nov. 30—Drag Alchemy at Crucible (3116 Commercial Ave., Madison, Wis.): Dick Fitswell hosts this inaugural Midwest drag king convention and show. In addition to a show featuring the Midwest’s top drag kings, you’ll find workshops, vendors, tarot readings, dancing, DJs and more. Your $25 “Big Package” ticket includes access to the whole shebang (or maybe I should say “hebang?”) starting at 7 p.m. You can also purchase a $15 show-only ticket, where the curtain goes up at 10:30 p.m. Visit Drag Alchemy’s page at brownpapertickets.com for tickets.

Dec. 1—Loud and Clear Cocktail Competition at La Cage Niteclub (801 S. Second St.): The city’s favorite LGBTQ bartenders descend upon La Cage for a boozy battle like few others. Each bartender shakes up their special concoction before a winner is named. Who will claim the top spot? Stop by the 3-6 p.m. stir-up and find out!

Dec. 3—Yoga and Cocktails at Saint Kate—The Arts Hotel (139 E. Kilbourn Ave.): Yes, you read that correctly... yoga and cocktails (I’ll let that incredible combination sink in for a moment). Sip on cocktails and savasana your way to relaxation in the hotel’s theater. Then, take in the art gallery, bar and more for a 6:30 p.m. night of fun. Enjoy the entire evening for $25 or simply take the yoga class for $20.

Ask Ruthie a question or share your events with her at dearruthie@shepex.com. Follow her on Instagram @ruthiekeester and Facebook at Dear Ruthie. Don’t miss the Halloween special from her reality show, Camp Wannakiki, Season Two, on YouTube now. Comment at shepherdexpress.com. n SHEPHERD EXPRESS

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“But that’s sort of the artistic journey, and you’re supposed to be able to evolve and to change and challenge yourself and grow, and hopefully you have an audience that’s willing to take that trip with you. I’ve been very fortunate to where they’ve stuck with me so far. I think they like this one, too.

So, it’s been a positive forward journey, not only for me but with the fans.”

For the album, she brought in a variety of songwriters—including Jim McCormick, Kate Pearlman, Patrick Sweeney, Parker Millsap and Eric McFadden—to co-write some songs. It gave her the chance to further get out of her comfort zone.

“Everybody brings something unique to the table,” Fish says. “Kind of the cool thing about working with that many different songwriters is you have to go into the room and assess our strengths and then play to those strengths.”

She cites Kate Pearlman as a pop writer. “She writes really incredible hooks. Jim McCormick is an incredible lyricist all the way through. They call him the lyric doctor. And then Eric McFadden; great lyricist but also a killer guitar player. So, we approached a song from a guitar riff perspective rather than telling a story. So much we started with the guitar,” she says.

Since this was her first album as the sole guitarist, she wanted the guitar to be at the forefront of the songs. “It was a little intimidating, but at the same time, I really wanted to showcase my abilities on a guitar,” Fish says.

“But also utilize the instrument in unique ways that maybe weren’t just solo driven or rift driven but textures and ambiance, and I feel like that was something I definitely tried to accomplish with this record.”

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Samantha Fish

Samantha Fish Goes Beyond the Blues ::BY JOSHUA MILLER

hroughout much of her career, Samantha Fish has mostly been known for playing the blues. But on her recently released sixth studio album, Kill or Be Kind, she’s further expanded into new sonic territory.

“I wanted to do an album that I felt crossed some genre lines,” Fish says. “I probably co-wrote more on this record than I have on anything in the past. I felt a great amount of personal growth emotionally and musically as I was writing this, and I wanted to cross beyond the blues. I felt like my music has always fallen into the realm of rock and roll, R&B, soul, blues, and I feel like this album has even some pop leanings with the hooks and the melodies.

“I think that’s something that artists work on and fight against every time they make a project, is how do you keep from being labeled as one thing when you feel like you’re not?” she continues.

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The album also marks her first use of a synthesizer on an album. “Bringing in a synth player was something of a stretch for me and an exciting one, too,” she says. “I’ve always wanted to have synth on an album. It just never felt like the right time.”

The songwriting on the album has more of a “concise nature” and feels like “more of a produced” effort compared to prior albums. Lyrically, many of the songs explore the fickle nature of love and self-empowerment.

“I think a lot of it, even through the heartbreak songs, there’s a thread of empowerment throughout, even on the songs that are addressing that kind of duality in love,” Fish says. “There’s kind of an ownership that you’re taking of it. Whoever’s singing or applying it to their life, there’s an empowerment thread throughout. Even if I’m writing about sad material, I try to have a shred of optimism, or hope even, sometimes in these dire, tough situations.”

For example, the title track directly explores that duality. “Say somebody really loves something about you,” she says. “It’s like, ‘I love this quality in you,’ and then when the relationship starts to sour, it’s amazing how quickly that good quality can turn into something so negative. I felt like that was kind of an interesting thing that we all kind of deal with.”

The title also poses the question: “Are you going to take the high road, or are you going to take the low road?”

Samantha “I think having choices is empowering, and Fish sometimes making the right choice, it might seem Wednesday, easy,” she says. “It’s not always the right thing. So, I just felt like it was kind of a good album for the Dec. 4, 8 p.m. time period that we live in.”

Shank Hall “‘Bulletproof,’” meanwhile, is a song about feeling you have to “put on a façade, to be stronger than you truly are.

“The expectation is that people just aren’t affected by certain things,” she continues. “You’re bulletproof, so to speak, and I feel like that is an expectation we hold for each other in society. Even within the music industry a lot, but I feel like that probably applies to a lot of people. Different scenarios in their jobs or home life or whatever. So, it’s kind of a middle finger to that, to be honest.”

Samantha Fish performs at Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave., on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m.

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Christkindlmarket @ Plaza at Fiserv Forum, 11 a.m.

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The Christkindlmarket, an authentic German-style outdoor holiday market, is back at the Plaza at Fiserv Forum through Dec. 24. This marks the second consecutive year the market has been held in Milwaukee’s Deer District. During the Christkindlmarket, the plaza is transformed into an idyllic German marketplace for the 40-day holiday celebration, featuring an increase in vendors from last year’s market. Market-goers can enjoy the holiday season with shopping, delicious international and local delicacies, hot spiced wine (Glühwein), family fun and more.

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FRIDAY, NOV. 29

Green w/ Trolley @ Circle A, 8 p.m.

Jeff Lescher has always followed his muse. In 1992, he recorded an album of Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris duets for an Austrian record label, easily predating the Americana scare by a few years. But if you know Lescher at all, it is likely from his band Green which released a handful of great pop-based albums stating in the mid-1980s. Supporting Lescher’s new solo album, All is Grace, Green makes a long overdue stop in town. That album is a masterpiece, recalling the kind of personal, mind-opening albums that don’t come down the pike too often. Lescher plays to his musical schizophrenia, even covering Nick Drake. He’d have to be brave or foolish to play it live, but I have my fingers crossed.

Openers Trolley are on the verge of releasing a new album as well.

Testa Rosa w/ The Cutouts @ Linneman’s Rivewest Inn, 9 p.m.

Celebrating the release of their fourth album, IV, Testa Rosa stands tall as far as truth-in-advertising goes. When it comes to catchy, haunted pop songs, they are in a league of their own.

Betty Blexrud-Strigens would never call herself a star, but judge for yourself. Her low-key stage charm fits perfectly with an unassuming band who are among the best in town.

SATURDAY, NOV. 30

Found Footage Festival @ The Back Room at Colectivo, 8 p.m.

Joe Pickett (The Onion) and Nick Prueher (“The Colbert Report”) return to Milwaukee with a live-guided tour through their latest VHS finds, including the 1988 Miss Junior America Wisconsin pageant, a mysterious tape labeled “bonion sergery,” home movies taken at a Canadian hose factory and a fitness video called Jugglercise.

Tribute to Cannonball Adderley @ The Jazz Estate, 8 p.m.

Eric Jacobson and his quintet pay tribute to great saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley, who played with Miles Davis and John Coltrane, as well as recording under his own name. Rolling Stones founder Brian Jones was such a fan that he named two of his sons Julian.

TUESDAY, DEC. 3

Transfer House Band w/ Dennis Fermenich @ Transfer Pizzeria, 7:30 p.m.

The Transfer House Band will be breaking down the standards along with resident jazz vocal stylist, Dennis Fermenich, bringing the positive vibes. The Transfer House Band is Neal Chandek on keys, Bill Martin on guitar and Omar maintaining the groove on the jazz kit.

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County Clare Irish Inn & Pub, Acoustic Irish Folk w/Barry Dodd Mason Street Grill, Mark Thierfelder Jazz Trio (5:30pm) McAuliffe’s On The Square (Racine), Open Mic Night Mezcalero Restaurant, Open Jam w/host Abracadabra Jam Band Rock Country MKE, Robert Allen Jr. Band Rounding Third Bar and Grill, World’s Funniest Free Comedy Show Sazzy B (Kenosha), Gypsy Jazz Up & Under, No Vacancy Comedy Open Mic Nite

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Ally’s Bistro, Scotch & Soda American Legion Post #399 (Okauchee), Larry Lynne Trio American Legion Post #449 (Brookfield), The Falcons (6:30pm) Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. (Walker’s Point), Leroy Airmaster w/The Blues Disciples Bremen Cafe, D.B. Rouse w/Loud Library & We All Shit Cafe Carpe (Fort Atkinson), Coyote Brother w/Hayward Williams & J. Hardin Caroline’s Jazz Club, Paul Spencer Band w/ James Sodke, Michael Ritter, Andy Spadafora & Adekola Adedapo Cedar Creek Settlement, Derek Byrne (5pm) ComedySportz, ComedySportz Milwaukee!

Company Brewing, The Aluar Pearls County Clare Irish Inn & Pub, Traditional Irish Ceilidh Session Iron Mike’s (Franklin), Friday Jam Session w/ Steve Nitros & the Liquor Salesmen Jazz Estate, Russ Johnson Quartet (8pm), Late Night Session: Gramma Matrix Late Night Vinyl (11:30pm) Kochanski’s Concertina Beer Hall, Peshtigo w/Video Dead & Pzudopoof Lake Lawn Resort, Brian Fictum Lakefront Brewery, Brewhaus Polka Kings (5:30pm) Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, Testa Rosa album release Mamie’s, Miss Erica Mason Street Grill, Phil Seed Trio (6pm) Mo’s Irish Pub, Anthony Deutsch’s Aisle 9 Mo’s Irish Pub (Wauwatosa), 5 Card Studs Pabst Milwaukee Brewery & Taproom, Beatallica w/Black Belt Theatre & Ratbatspider Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, In Bar 360: Jeff & Charles Duo Rave / Eagles Club, Ski Mask The Slump God w/Pouya, DJ Scheme & Danny Towers (all-ages, 8pm) Red Rock Saloon, Scott DuBose Riverside Theater, Great Russian Nutcracker Rock Country MKE, Saliva w/Benjamin Trick Shank Hall, The R&B Cadets The Back Room @ Colectivo, Lucky Boys Confusion w/Hot by Ziggy The Packing House, Brian Dale Group (6:30pm) Up & Under, Tommy Gerlach Whiskey Waters (Okauchee), Robert Allen Jr. Band

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30

1175 Sports Park & Eatery (Kansasville), Mixed Company CD release party American Legion Post #449 (Brookfield), Our House Bremen Cafe, Elevator Trio Cactus Club, All Ages Arts MKE Presents: The Golden Grenades, Venganza & Frankenstein (3pm) Cafe Carpe, Dave Cofell w/Mark Dvorak Caroline’s Jazz Club, Paul Spencer Band w/ James Sodke, Michael Ritter, Andy Spadafora, Dumah Safir & Adekola Adedapo City Lights Brewing Company, Derek Byrne & Paddygrass Coin’s Sports Bar (Kenosha), 76 Juliet ComedySportz, ComedySportz Milwaukee!

County Clare Inn and Pub, Irish Music Cue Club of Wisconsin (Waukesha), Off Tha Hook Delavan Lake Store, Jenny Hundt Final Approach, Larry Lynne Solo Harry’s on Brady, 5 Card Studs Jazz Estate, Tribute to Cannonball w/Eric Jacobson Quintet (8pm), Late Night Session: Johnny Padilla Quartet (11:30pm) Just J’s, Gin Mill Dogs Kochanski’s Concertina Beer Hall, Anomaly Decrecent Lake Lawn Resort, Terry Sweet (6pm) Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, Silk Torpedo w/Fly & the Swatters MOTOR Bar & Restaurant, Bulleit Bourbon Presents BBQ & Blues: The Incorruptibles (5pm) Mason Street Grill, Jonathan Wade Trio (6pm) McAuliffe’s On The Square (Racine), Carnage The Executioner Mo’s Irish Pub, Eric Von Klassen O’Donoghues Irish Pub (Elm Grove), Paul Rebek Pabst Milwaukee Brewery & Taproom, Easy Like Saturday: Justin Witte (2pm), Dramatic Lovers w/Faux Fiction & Hello, Face (9pm) Paulie’s Pub and Eatery, Mt. Olive Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, In Bar 360: Michael Sean of Bellevue Suite Rave / Eagles Club, Static-X w/Mushroomhead, Dope, Wednesday 13 & Raven Black (all-ages, 6:25pm) Red, White and Brews, Robert Allen Jr. Band Riverside Theater, MSO presents Home Alone - Film with Live Orchestra Rock Country, Bad Medicine Route 20, The Mike Toomey Christmas Special Shank Hall, The R&B Cadets The Cheel / The Baaree (Thiensville), Cohen, Noden & Wilson The Gig, Workingman’s Dead 6th Annual Homecoming The Packing House, Jeff Stoll Solo Show (6:30pm) Up & Under, Whiskey and the Devil X-Ray Arcade, The Spill Canvas w/The Juliana Theory & Cory Wells

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1

Cactus Club, Milwaukee Record Halftime Show: The Unitaskers (12pm) Iron Mike’s (Franklin), Sunday Jam w/Rockbound (4pm)

::ALBUMS J&B’s Blue Ribbon Bar and Grill, The Players Jam Riverside Theater, MSO presents Home Alone - Film with Live Orchestra (2:30pm) Riverside Theater, Larry The Cable Guy (8pm) Rounding Third Bar and Grill, The Dangerously Strong Comedy Open Mic The Tonic Tavern, Third Coast Blues w/Madison Slim & Nick Moss (4pm) Union Park Tavern (Kenosha), Cy’s Piano Jam (4pm)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2

Broadway Theatre Center, Jazz at Noon: Larry Tresp, Victor Campbell and Don Linke (12pm) Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, Poet’s Monday w/ host Timothy Kloss & featured reader Debra Hall (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 Up & Under, Open Mic

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3

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 Gallery Center for the Arts / Riverwest Artists Association, Tuesday Night Jazz Jam Mamie’s, Open Blues Jam w/Marvelous Mack 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) The Back Room @ Colectivo, Cautious Clay w/ Remi Wolf Transfer Pizzeria Café, Transfer House Band w/Dennis Fermenich Union Park Tavern (Kenosha), Lynda Sams & Kerry Spitzer

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4

Bremen Cafe, Suffer Head w/Shake the Baby Til the Love Comes Out & Nasty Boys Cactus Club, Serengeti w/Advance Base Iron Mike’s (Franklin), B Lee Nelson & KZ Acoustic Jam Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, Acoustic Open Stage w/feature (sign-up 7:30pm, start 8pm) Mason Street Grill, Jamie Breiwick Group (5:30pm) Paulie’s Field Trip, Wednesday Night Afterparty w/Dave Wacker & guests Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, In Bar 360: Al White Rave / Eagles Club, Brockhampton w/ Slowthai w/100 Gecs (all-ages, 8pm) Route 20 (Sturtevant), 95.1 WIIL Presents: Like A Storm: FREEK Show Tour!

Shank Hall, Samantha Fish w/Nicholas David Sunset Grill Pewaukee, Robert Allen Jr. Band The Cheel / The Baaree (Thiensville), Soulfoot Mombits (6:30pm) Union Park Tavern (Kenosha), Open Mic with host Mark Paffrath Wicked Hop, Jazz at Noon w/Don Linke

Rolling Stones

Let It Bleed 50th Anniversary Limited Deluxe Edition (ABKCO) For Stones fans who have everything, why not give them the Let It Bleed 50th Anniversary Limited Deluxe Edition? The box set includes LPs and CDs in mono and stereo (remastered). There is also a seven-inch single of “Honky Tonk Women” b/w “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” (mono in the original sleeve); a reproduction full-color Stones’ poster from 1969; an 80-page hardcover book (promising “neverbefore-seen-photos”); and—as the jingle goes—much, much more.

At the heart of it is the album itself, which represented the Stones in their second period of greatness (the first was achieved 1965-1967 with Brian Jones pushing the band toward the unknown).

On Let It Bleed (1969), the first Stones’ album since Jones’ death, the band refocused and distilled their American influences into something new and distinct.

“Gimme Shelter” opens the LP on a profoundly spooky note, less a plea for emotional security in an upside-down world than a command. It transitions gracefully into Robert Johnson’s “Love in Vain,” conveying ineffable sadness and loss.

Let It Bleed (the title spoofing The Beatles’ Let It Be) achieves a balance and flow unheard of in the past quarter century (and rare enough 50 years ago).

The album’s casual decadence is gritty yet sophisticated, segueing comfortably between rural and urban, poetry and raunch, sincerity and sarcasm—often within the same tracks.

—David Luhrssen

Guarino Savoldelli Quintet Core n’grato (DATA ZERO) It’s unusual nowadays for a jazz band to sound like they’re from anywhere in particular. Mostly, they sound as unrooted to place as the lobby of a chain hotel. Italy’s Guarino Savoldelli Quintet fly in the face of that bland cosmopolitanism. The vocal melodies are rooted in the half-Byzantine modes of Southern Italy, and the enchantment is woven into the band’s hard bop. Saxophonist-clarinetist Guido Bombardieri catches that twilightin-Tunisia sound in his fierce solos. Some of the tracks are folkloric in origin, their authors anonymous buskers from centuries ago.

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51. Mashhad denizen 53. Calling 57. Expression of surprise 58. Kind of car 59. Crone 60. Something difficult 62. Rubbed 63. Word on a back pocket 65. Hand drums of India

66. Notions 67. Southpaw: Hyph.

70. Fleur- — — 71. Perfume ingredient 72. Settled 74. NFL players 75. Clog 76. Hastens 77. Antiquity 80. Kind of school jacket 81. Twenty, in combinations 82. Summer or winter event 83. Rose Bowl venue 87. Cat’s thatch 89. Haywire 90. Rule 91. Gives impetus to 92. Upright bolt 94. Wag 95. Financial off.

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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 28 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme of the puzzle.

In the kitchen Solution: 28 Letters

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78. Bird of prey: Var. 79. Part 6 of quip: 4 wds.

83. Footslog 84. Long. counterpart 85. Digits 86. Spoke fondly 87. Province of France 88. Hair color: Hyph.

91. Extremities, north and south 92. Overtook 93. Shepard and Turing 94. Chinese idol 95. Fey or Louise 96. Part 7 of quip 97. End of the quip: 4 wds.

103. Pedestal part 104. Rim support 106. Ait 107. Isle of exile 108. Nautical term 109. Cargo vessel 110. Martian surface feature 111. — -do-wells 112. Lean and strong 113. Lagers 114. Efface 115. Taj Mahal site

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Fricassee Fry Grind Heat Ice Knead Lukewarm Mix Pare Peel Pickle Pinch Pit Plump Poach Prove

Render Rub Saute Scald Sear Shred Sift Sizzle Skim Steep Stir Stock Strain Toss Truss Whip

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Solution: Cooking up a delicious breakfast

ACROSS 1. Pourboires 5. Japanese chess variant 10. Doggy 15. Hotshots 19. The go-ahead: Var. 20. Countesses, or viscountesses 21. Tidal bore 22. Comstock — 23. Stout’s Wolfe 24. A contraction 25. Ribbon 26. Fabric type 27. Start of a quip by Nora Ephron: 4 wds.

30. Part 2 of quip 31. — of heaven 32. Thickens 33. A pepper 35. Aped 38. “La — Vita” 40. Harding’s successor 43. Jungian self 44. SS Andrea — 45. Woody’s kid 46. Poetic time of day 47. Granular snow 48. Part 3 of quip: 5 wds.

52. WWII arena 53. Yields 54. Equipment 55. Ridgeline 56. Part 4 of quip: 2 wds.

58. Commandment word 60. A wolf of Wall Street 61. Before 62. Clings 64. Wizard Weasley 65. Farm implement 68. Garden feature 69. Part 5 of quip: 3 wds.

73. Role in “Die Fledermaus” 74. — lamp 75. Bundle

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::FREEWILLASTROLOGY ::BY ROB BREZSNY SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian composer Ludwig van Beethoven was inclined to get deeply absorbed in his work.

Even when he took time to attend to the details of daily necessity, he allowed himself to be spontaneously responsive to compelling musical inspirations that suddenly welled up in him. On more than a few occasions, he lathered his face with the 19th-century equivalent of shaving cream, then got waylaid by a burst of brilliance and forgot to actually shave. His servants found that amusing. I suspect that the coming weeks may be Beethoven-like for you, Sagittarius.

I bet you’ll be surprised by worthy fascinations and subject to impromptu illuminations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During the next 11 months, you could initiate fundamental improvements in the way you live from day to day. It’s conceivable you’ll discover or generate innovations that permanently raise your life’s possibilities to a higher octave. At the risk of sounding grandiose, I’m tempted to predict that you’ll celebrate at least one improvement that is your personal equivalent of the invention of the wheel or the compass or the calendar.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The only thing we learn from history is that we never learn anything from history. Philosopher Georg Hegel said that. But I think you will have an excellent chance to disprove this theory in the coming months.

I suspect you will be inclined and motivated to study your own past in detail; you’ll be skilled at drawing useful lessons from it; and you will apply those lessons with wise panache as you re-route your destiny.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In his own time, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) was acclaimed and beloved.

At the height of his fame, he earned $3,000 per poem.

But modern literary critics think that most of what he created is derivative, sentimental and unworthy of serious appreciation. In dramatic contrast is poet Emily Dickinson (1830–1886). Her writing was virtually unknown in her lifetime but is now regarded as among the best ever. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to sort through your own past so as to determine which of your work, like Longfellow’s, should be archived as unimportant or irrelevant, and which, like Dickinson’s, deserves to be a continuing inspiration as you glide into the future.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Humans invented the plow in 4,500 BC, the wheel in 4,000 BC, and writing in 3,400 BC. But long before that, by 6,000 BC, they had learned how to brew beer and make psychoactive drugs from plants.

Psychopharmacologist Ronald Siegel points to this evidence to support his hypothesis that the yearning to transform our normal waking consciousness is a basic drive akin to our need to eat and drink. Of course, there are many ways to accomplish this shift besides alcohol and drugs. They include dancing, singing, praying, drumming, meditating and having sex. What are your favorite modes? According to my astrological analysis, it’ll be extra important for you to alter your habitual perceptions and thinking patterns during the coming weeks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What’s something you’re afraid of, but pretty confident you could become unafraid of? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to dismantle or dissolve that fear. Your levels of courage will be higher than usual, and your imagination will be unusually ingenious in devising methods and actions to free you of the unnecessary burden. Step one: Formulate an image or scene that symbolizes the dread and visualize yourself blowing it up with a “bomb” made of a hundred roses.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The word “enantiodromia” refers to a phenomenon that occurs when a vivid form of expression turns into its opposite, often in dramatic fashion. Yang becomes yin; resistance transforms into welcome; loss morphs into gain. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you Geminis are the sign of the zodiac that’s most likely to experience enantiodromia in the coming weeks. Will it be a good thing or a bad thing? You can have a lot of influence over how that question resolves. For best results, don’t fear or demonize contradictions and paradoxes. Love and embrace them.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): There are Americans who speak only one language, English, and yet imagine they are smarter than bilingual immigrants. That fact amazes me and inspires me to advise me and all my fellow Cancerians to engage in humble reflection about how we judge our fellow humans. Now is a favorable time for us to take inventory of any inclinations we might have to regard ourselves as superior to others; to question why we might imagine others aren’t as worthy of love and respect as we are; or to be skeptical of any tendency we might have to dismiss and devalue those who don’t act and think as we do. I’m not saying we Cancerians are more guilty of these sins than everyone else; I’m merely letting you know that the coming weeks are our special time to make corrections.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Erotic love is one of the highest forms of contemplation,” wrote the sensually wise poet Kenneth Rexroth.

That’s a provocative and profitable inspiration for you to tap into. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you’re in the Season of Lucky Plucky Delight, when brave love can save you from wrong turns and irrelevant ideas; when the grandeur of amour can be your teacher and catalyst. If you have a partner with whom you can conduct these educational experiments, wonderful. If you don’t, be extra sweet and intimate with yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the follow-up story to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, our heroine uses a magic mirror as a portal into a fantastical land. There she encounters the Red Queen, and soon the two of them are holding hands as they run as fast as they can. Alice notices that despite their great effort, they don’t seem to be moving forward.

What’s happening? The Queen clears up the mystery: In her realm, you must run as hard as possible just to remain in the same spot. Sound familiar, Virgo? I’m wondering whether you’ve had a similar experience lately. If so, here’s my advice: Stop running. Sit back, relax and allow the world to zoom by you. Yes, you might temporarily fall behind. But in the meantime, you’ll get fully recharged. No more than three weeks from now, you’ll be so energized that you’ll make up for all the lost time—and more.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Most sane people wish there could be less animosity between groups that have different beliefs and interests. How much better the world would be if everyone felt a generous acceptance toward those who are unlike them. But the problem goes even deeper: Most of us are at odds with ourselves. Here’s how author Rebecca West described it: Even the different parts of the same person do not often converse among themselves, do not succeed in learning from each other.

That’s the bad news, Libra. The good news is that the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to promote unity and harmony among all the various parts of yourself. I urge you to entice them to enter into earnest conversations with each other!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Poet Cecilia Woloch asks, “How to un-want what the body has wanted, explain how the flesh in its wisdom was wrong?” Did the apparent error occur because of some “some ghost in the mind?” she adds.

Was it due to “some blue chemical rushing the blood” or “some demon or god”? I’m sure that you, like most of us, have experienced this mystery. But the good news is that in the coming weeks you will have the power to un-want inappropriate or unhealthy experiences that your body has wanted. Step one: Have a talk with yourself about why the thing your body has wanted isn’t in alignment with your highest good.

Homework: You have the power to re-genius yourself. Guidance: soundcloud.com/sacreduproar/regeniusyourself.

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.

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Mhlongo’s Long Farewell

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fter the death of their uncle, Sifiso Mhlongo, in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, Thandaza Mtshali and Thobeka Mhlongo ran into trouble trying to settle a claim on his life insurance. According to The Daily Star, Old Mutual required confirmation the man had passed away and delayed payment pending “additional assessments.” So the women went to the funeral home, retrieved their uncle’s body and took it to the company’s local office. “They said they had paid the money into our bank account, and we wanted to be sure,” Mtshali said, “so we left our uncle’s body at the office and went to check at the bank.” The money had been deposited, so the women returned Mhlongo’s body to the funeral home; he now rests in a family burial plot. Muzi Hlengwa, spokesman for the National Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa, said the matter wasn’t over, however: “The rituals that were supposed to be done to move the body from one place to another weren’t done. The soul of that man is still at the Old Mutual office; someone will have to cover the costs of performing these rituals.”

Methamphetamobile A 16-year-old boy was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents on Sunday, Nov. 17, after an agent saw him hiding in brush about a mile north of the Otay Mesa Point of Entry near San Diego. Authorities said the teenager had a remote-control car with him, along with two large duffel bags stuffed with 50 packages of methamphetamines, weighing more than 55 pounds and worth more than $106,000. Border Patrol spokesman Theron Francisco told The San Diego Union-Tribune that authorities believe the car was used to carry the bundles across the border, making many trips through the bollard-style fence from the south side and driving to the teen on the north side. The boy has been charged with drug smuggling.

The Whole World Is Watching If you’re passing through the seaside city of Fukuoka, Japan, here’s a tip for a cheap hotel: A night in Room No. 8 at the Asahi Ryokan Hotel will cost you just $1—and your privacy. In

return for the exceedingly low rate, your entire stay in the room will be livestreamed on YouTube. Hotel manager Tetsuya Inoue told CNN on Wednesday, Nov. 20, that, while the world can watch the room’s guests, there is no audio, so conversations and phone calls can remain private. “Our hotel is on the cheaper side,” Inoue said, “so we need some added value, something special that everyone will talk about.”

Petro-Popeye Bodybuilder Kirill Tereshin, 23, a former Russian soldier also known as “Popeye,” underwent surgery in Moscow in mid-November after doctors told him that the petroleum jelly he had been injecting into his biceps to increase their might eventually result in the amputation of his arms. He had three pounds of the jelly, as well as dead muscle tissue, surgically removed from each arm. As surgeon Dmitry Melnikov rather perfunctorily told Metro News: “The problem is that this is petroleum jelly.”

Drop the Possum Drop Animal Help Now, a group that assists in “animal emergencies,” has gathered almost 160,000 signatures on a petition to repeal legislation allowing “Possum Drops” in North Carolina. In a number of communities in the state, the custom of putting an opossum in a transparent box, suspending it in the air and then slowly lowering it to the ground is a feature of New Year’s Eve celebrations. Organizers in Brasstown told the Raleigh News & Observer they ended its Possum Drop after the 2018 event because it’s “a hard job to do, and it’s time to move on,” but they maintained that the tradition does “absolutely nothing to harm” the animal. Animal Help Now, however, is continuing its campaign against the state statute that makes it legal for people to treat opossums however they wish between the dates of Dec. 29 and Jan. 2.

Like a Moth to a Flame Police and firefighters in Liberty, Ohio, were called to the local Walmart on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 16, to find a car on fire in the parking lot, reported WFMJ. Owner Stephanie Carlson, 40, admitted she had poured gasoline on the car seats and started the fire with a lighter because the car was dirty and there was a problem with the front wheel. The car belonged to her husband, who told officers that his wife had been huffing mothballs and paint thinner recently. Police took her into custody and found a lighter and mothballs in her purse; she was charged with arson, inducing panic and criminal damaging. © 2019 Andrews McMeel Syndication N O V E M B E R 2 8 , 2 0 1 9 | 41

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