PUBLISHED BY THE PLYMOUTH ARTS CENTER FOR ITS MEMBERS AND FRIENDS

“Alive in the Arts” Juried Exhibition Sponsored by:

Community Bank & Trust 20/20 Visions, Dr. Sharon Roberts and Dr. Brad Wicklund June 8 to August 3, 2012

Gallery 110 North Tues-Sat: Noon-4pm Sun: 1:00-4pm Closed Mondays & holidays.

Admission to the Gallery

is always free!

PAC Office Hours:

Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm

Email: info@plymoutharts.org

www.plymoutharts.org

(920) 892-8409

BULK RATE

U.S. Postage Paid

Plymouth, WI

Permit No. 91

Plymouth Arts Center Board of Directors

Tom Slater, President

Paul Sartori, President-Elect

Keith Enstrom, Secretary

Karloy Galstad

Mally Henne

Robert Hoopman

William Horsch

Linda Laible

Frank Maydak

Jim Rosetti

Jim Sutton

Donna Hahn, Executive Director

2012

“Encore” ~ Painter Friends of James Michael In conjunction with the 9th Annual Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts Sponsored by: McKenzie Financial/ Mike & Pat McKenzie and Plymouth Furniture/ Jim & Mary Shields August 10 to September 28

Our mission… To enliven the spirit of our community

and to enrich the lives of all by providing

diverse experiences in the arts.

Current Exhibit

“17th Annual Membership Show” Sponsored by:

Bank First National Mooney & Siegert Law Office March 2, 2012 - June 1, 2012

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Note: Article was written by the Plymouth Review and appeared in the paper March 8, 2012.

PERSPECTIVES

ONE OF DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH’S brightest lights is shining even brighter. One of downtown’s

finest gems, the Plymouth Arts Center, showed off its new polish and luster to the public last Friday, and the results are dazzling. The former car dealership building has moved even farther away from its utilitarian past life with an extensive $1.5 expansion and remodeling. The new building greatly enhances the center’s ability to fulfill its mission to showcase the arts in Plymouth and provide a community space available for diverse purposes and events. The open house showed that off well, with the set for the center’s latest theater production, Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Nunsense Jamboree,” in the great room where the remodeling effort was being celebrated and refreshments were served. The new kitchen was utilized to provide the refreshments, with the promise of being able to support more efficiently—and deliciously—the many community events the center hosts throughout the year. The members art show filled the new and expanded Gallery 110 North exhibit space, a bright and open area that can accommodate bigger and better shows. Dedicated classroom spaces with a more intimate ambiance were ready for eager students to come in and learn new skills or add to existing ones. Outside, the building’s new façade and entryway welcomed visitors even more warmly than it had in the past. All of its combines to make a unique, outstanding facility of which few, if any, cities the size of Plymouth can boast. Such a vibrant celebration and center of the arts is a real feather in Plymouth’s cap and a real attraction for those who come to Plymouth, whether to visit or to live. It says so much about this community and the people who live here that not only do we support such an unparalleled facility, but we have stepped up to support its growth and expansion. Whether its’ the countless individual members and volunteers who make the many events at the center happen, or the businesses and industries who provide financial support for the center and its activities, we are all part of a facility that makes us all proud and makes Plymouth a better place.

A Fundraiser for the Plymouth Arts Center

Building Renovation and Expansion Project!

P.O. BOX 253 Plymouth, WI 53073

Upcoming Exhibits

An Evening with Keith Abler & Friends “Songs of Love & Satire, Etc.”

Friday-Saturday, April 20-21, 2012

7:30pm

Ticket includes Music, a Martini,

and Munchies

$25 per person Group Sales: 10 Tickets

for $200

Call Today! (920) 892-8409 (see page 3)

It’s Spring!

We are pleased to offer our Member Artists an opportunity to place their original artworks for sale in our Gift Shop. If you would like your work to be considered for our Gift Shop, please contact us by mail, or email to confirm your interest in placing your original artwork for sale on a consignment basis. You may also stop at the PAC window to pick up a copy of the Consignment Agreement and Guidelines or access it on our website: www.plymoutharts.org

VISIT THE NEW PAC GIFT SHOP

LARGE CROWD RISKS LIFE AND LIMB!

Our long awaited Membership Show opening was held March 2nd – in one of the few snow storms this winter season. Despite the hazardous conditions, many brave souls attended this annual event to be amazed by the display of talent, and to see our newly renovated Arts Center. There were rave reviews all around.

I encourage all to visit your new Plymouth Arts Center! This project was over eight years in the making. It truly was a group effort. I can remember the evening discussions with Pete Ullrich and our finance committee on financial projections, the concept drawings by Jim Sutton, and Groth Design, the “what if” sessions with Greg Heberlein, Bill Johnston, Kerry Curtiss and the theater group, Dena Adamson, and the gallery committee, Kitty Lynn Klich and her art education needs, and the day to day operating issues faced by Donna and her staff. And we didn’t stop there. Everyone with an interest in our success was listened to, and all of this input was carefully considered. In other words, we created a plan, we worked the plan, and now we have the results of the plan. As George Peppard in his A-Team role would say, “I love it when a plan comes together.”

The entire community got behind this project, and the community can now share the results.

We paid special recognition to two individuals that evening that went beyond the call to help make this project a success. They are Lou Gentine, who was our fundraising chair, and Bob Hoopman our project architect. Both gentlemen worked tirelessly to make our dreams a reality. Each was presented with a special plaque created and donated by artist Richard Bronk.

I want to personally thank everyone who thought enough about the arts and the community to contribute to this worthwhile project that will serve us now and far into the future.

Tom Slater, President Plymouth Arts Center

Pannier

Photography

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A Warm Welcome to our Newest Members...

Dreams Unlimited Diane Lau Willard & Ruth Van Sluys Margaret Hall Carol Zoran Ken Swanson Kettle Moraine Veterinary Clinic Greg Bohn Jerry & Marie Henning Bill Davis Karen Mathis Waldo State Bank, Tom Reil Dorothy Rose Karen Solsrud Chris Sommerfelt Thomas Haneman Jennifer Ahern Martha Coaty Pam Ruschman Rita Crooks Jessica Levsen Betty Rubner Tyler Holman Andrew Groth Jim Giese Claudette Lee Roseland Dale & Diane Van Minsel Ronald & Carolyn Beimborn Lance Tichauser Alice Struck Jerry Fowler William & Susan Millonig 20/20 Visions, Dr. Sharon Roberts & Dr. Brad Wicklund DeO’Malley’s Pizza Pub Michelle Neuman Charmaine Thessin Sarah Meleski Katharine Pannier Audrey Dulmes Richard & Linda Laible Mary Richter Edward & Cheryl Ferber

WE STILL ARE ACCEPTING RENEWALS FOR OUR 2012 MEMBERSHIP YEAR!

PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING A GIFT MEMBERSHIP!

YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED GREATLY!

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Thank you to our 17th Annual Membership Exhibit Sponsors

Bank First National

and

Mooney & Siegert Law Office

17th Annual Membership Grand Opening Exhibition

The 17th Annual Plymouth Arts Center Membership Exhibit and the Grand Opening Celebration of our graciously remodeled and expanded facility was held on March 2nd. As the Plymouth Arts Center has grown over the past nineteen years, so have the many talents of our members. Dan Smith, Senior Preservation Coordinator for the Kohler Foundation and Director of the Fine Arts Gallery for the University of WI-Sheboygan, judged the show and selected nine pieces for special recognition. Gallery Committee member, Deborah Heberlein presented the awards. Ann Juneau of Plymouth won Best of Show for her finger painting, “Peek-A-Moo.” The judges’ comments were: “Art sometimes tells a story, or evokes a specific emotion. The unique way the paint was applied to this artwork shows the cow’s strength, curiosity and friendliness.” Other award winners were: 1st Place, Patrick Robison; 2nd Place, Rita Crooks; 3rd Place, Susan Steging Cook. Merit awards went to: Margy Horneck for “Sienna Leaves,” a watercolor; Carol Nall for “Primeval Moss,” fiber & beads; Larry Basky for “Ice Flow,” a serigraph; and Audrey Dulmes for “Walking on County Trunk A,” a soft pastel. Eileen Urness was presented with the Robert Heuel Award for “Unexpected,” an acrylic, spray paint, epoxy painting. We thank pianists, Maddison McKinch, Katherine Leclerc and Katie Christensen for presenting wonderful musical entertainment for the reception. Also special thanks to Karen Scheuerman for creating a the perfect atmosphere for this grand occasion with her lovely decora-tions and her outstanding buffet of delicious appetizers, desserts, and an amazing cake, (replica of our vestibule!) Great Job Karen!

Best of Show “Peek-A-Moo”

Finger Painting by

Ann Juneau of Plymouth

1st Place “Wild Hare”

Ceramic by Patrick Robison of Elkhart Lake

2nd Place “Max’s Chickens”

Acrylic & Collage by Rita Crooks of Wausau

3rd Place “All American”

Oil by Susan Steging Cook of Afton, Minnesota

Keith Abler & Friends will be performing at the Plymouth Arts Center on Friday and Saturday April 20th and 21st at 7:30pm to benefit the Building Project Capital Campaign. All funds will go toward the completion of our renovation. The performers for An Evening with Keith Abler and Friends, “Songs of Love, Satire, Etc.” include Keith Abler, Bob McManus, Cindy Howley, Larry Baldock, Amy Schmidt, Tim and Patty Talen, Frank Gatyas and Connor McManus. Don’t miss this great opportunity for an evening of fantastic music, martinis, and munchies. Keith Abler has been composing and performing music since 1966. He has performed in various area groups such as SunBlind Lion, SkyHouse, Les Sax and His Musical Pirates, The Love Society, Phase Three, KEBO, The Tiki Bar Six and many others over his long musical career. He has recorded and released nine cd’s of original compositions. He has completed composing a new album of original songs for a SunBlind Lion reunion tour in 2013. The Arts Center performance promises to be one of unique and recognizable songs of Love & Satire, Etc. Keith and Friends have performed several concerts in support of the Plymouth Arts Center and have always supported the Arts Center since their inception in 2001. Tickets for the show are $25 per person and include a complimentary martini (or a glass of wine) and munchies. Group sales are available at 10 Tickets for $200. For this fundraising event, $20 of your ticket is tax-deductible, as the PAC is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization. Visa and Mastercard are accepted. This show is generously sponsored by Meyer Motors of Plymouth, Kathy and Paul Sartori of Plymouth, Dr. James Nass, D.D.S. of Plymouth, an Anonymous Art Patron & M & I Bank. During each show, guests will have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for fantastic prizes, such as a guitar donated by Dreams Unlimited, original art work, Plymouth Arts Center Season Tickets, a special performance by Chester and Mabel (aka Patty and Tim Talen,) gift baskets, and more.

Nunsense County Jamboree & Shamrocks & Shenanigans: The after glow of our grand opening evening continued with back to back performing arts shows in March. We thank the cast and crew of Sister Amnesia’s Country Western Jamboree, directed by Kerrylynn Kraemer-Curtiss, and “Shamrocks & Shenanigans #7, Irish Music Show,” directed by Mary Calvey and Louis Luina, for these delightful shows. We welcomed several new performers to our stage for the first time for these performances. We also thank Bill Johnston-Technical Director, Don Held, Greg Heberlein, the Kraemer-Curtiss Family, Ken Pannier Photography, and all the ushers and servers.

“Sr. Amnesia’s Nunsense Country Western Jamboree”

Seated L to R: Lorraine Selinski and Deb Schlehlein Standing L to R: Wendy Schuh, Mandy Radloff, Tom Clegg,

Sarah Klauck and Kari Fabian

L to R: Steve Proszenyak, Caitlin Bailey, Mary Calvey, Beth Hoegger, Jay Burkard, Connor Ruechel, Larry Bartol,

Lisa Golda, and Louis Luina

“Duets for the Arts” Special thanks to the Mill Street Guild and their friends for an outstanding performance of “Duets for the Arts!” Guild member Emily Timm produced and directed this show featuring an evening of Broadway duets. It was a fundraiser for the building campaign, with funds designated for new theatre chairs. The cast included: Kirt Graves; Moe Green; Laurie Dillman; Kristi Hasenstein; Jamie Jeanty; Haley Kosup-Kennedy; Tricia Lutze; Larry Marcus; Matt Rickmeier; Keane Schmidt; Trevor Seefeldt; Leopold Shircel and Emily Timm. Mark your calendar for “Mill Street Live” Fridays this summer beginning June 15; and a “Date Night” special performance on Thursday, June 14. Look for two additional Broadway shows directed by Trevor!

“Shamrocks & Shenanigans #7”

Emily Timm

Keith Abler