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• NUNSENSE
7:30pm-10:00pm Presented by Janesville Little Theatre. Tickets $15/Adults; $8/Students
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Saturday May 10
• NUNSENSE
7:30pm-10:00pm Presented by Janesville Little Theatre.Tickets $15/Adults; $8/Students
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•GET TO KNOW JANE AUSTEN
1:00pm-2:00pm Get to know the real Jane Austen with author and UW-Madison professor, Emily Auerbach. Auerbach, author of Searching for Jane, ventures beyond the popular view of the classic novelist and explores the challenges Austen faced as a female author in her time. No registration necessary for this free program open to adults and older teens. Book sale and signing will follow. Visit www.hedbergpubliclibrary.org for more programming information. MAP
Sunday May 11
• NUNSENSE
2:00pm-4:00pm Presented by Janesville Little Theatre. Tickets $15/Adults; $8/Students
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Monday May 12
• STITCH 'N BITCH II
1:30pm-3:30pm Stitchers of types (knit, crochet, cross stitch, etc.) and all ages are invited to join others at the Speak Easy to stitch, share, and even learn. For more information: 608-752-9248. MAP
Tuesday May 13
• BROITZMAN WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
9:00am-4:00pm Bonnie Broitzman is a watercolor artist and instructor from Albert Lea, MN. She enjoys the spontanaity and fluid nature of watercolor and balances positive and negative painting techniques to represent the natural world. The workshop is geared to all levels of watercolorists with a 30 minute lunch break (on your own - brown bag or local restaurants). Fee: 240. Please call L'Atelier at 608-754-3358 for more information or to register. MAP
Wednesday May 14
• BROITZMAN WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
9:00am-4:00pm Bonnie Broitzman is a watercolor artist and instructor from Albert Lea, MN. She enjoys the spontanaity and fluid nature of watercolor and balances positive and negative painting techniques to represent the natural world. The workshop is geared to all levels of watercolorists with a 30 minute lunch break (on your own - brown bag or local restaurants). Fee: 240. Please call L'Atelier at 608-754-3358 for more information or to register. MAP
•IS SOMEONE GETTING MARRIED?
7:30pm-10:00pm The Rock Prairie Concert Band will present "Is Someone Getting Married?" in the Kirk Denmark Theatre on the campus of UW-Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave. This concert will include many pieces that have a marriage-related theme -- and some that do not. Works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Gillingham, Ticheli, Rossini, and others will be included in this concert under the direction of Jeff Suarez, UW-Rock County assistant professor of music. Admission is free; however a $2 donation at the door is suggested. Refreshments will be for sale from Janesville's Mocha Moment. For further details, please call Jeff Suarez at (608) 758-6554.
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•ACAPPELLA & WOMEN'S CHOIR CONCERT
7:30pm-10:00pm at Craig H.S. in Large Auditorium. MAP
Thursday May 15
• BROITZMAN WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
9:00am-4:00pm Bonnie Broitzman is a watercolor artist and instructor from Albert Lea, MN. She enjoys the spontanaity and fluid nature of watercolor and balances positive and negative painting techniques to represent the natural world. The workshop is geared to all levels of watercolorists with a 30 minute lunch break (on your own - brown bag or local restaurants). Fee: 240. Please call L'Atelier at 608-754-3358 for more information or to register. MAP
•ROCK PRAIRIE YOUTH ORCHESTRA
7:30pm-10:00pm Annual Spring Concert in the Kirk Denmark Theatre on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Rock County. The youth orchestra, in its fifth season, is split into two groups: the "Symphony" and the "Camerata." The RPYO Symphony will perform works by Bach, Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart and others, while the RPYO Camerata will perform Georges Bizet's Symphony in C and an arrangement of Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet. Both groups will combine to perform Civilization IV from Video Games Suite Live and highlights from the musical Wicked. Admission is free; however, a $2 donation is suggested, and refreshments will be provided for purchase by Mocha Moment. For more information, please contact director Jeff Suarez at (608) 758-6554. MAP
•STITCH 'N BITCH GATHERING
7:00pm-9:00pm Come stitch with us! Knitters, crocheters, and other portable needlework arts at Mocha Moment. All ages and genders are welcome. We'll even help you learn a skill you've been yearning to try. No fee! No reservations necessary. MAP
Friday May 16
• NUNSENSE
7:30pm-10:00pm Presented by Janesville Little Theatre. Tickets $15/Adults; $8/Students
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Member Organizations List:
Links Section
Alzheimer's Support Group
Beloit Janesville Symphony
Beloit Civic Theatre
Choral Union
Edgerton Performing Arts Center
Forward Janesville
Golden Strings
HeatWave
Hedberg Public Library
JATV-12
Janesville Art League
Janesville Presents!
Janesville Little Theatre
Janesville Performing Arts Center
L'Atelier, Inc.
MacDowell Music Club
Milton College Preservations Society
New Court Theatre
Ravens Wish
Rock County Historic Society
Rock Valley Chapter of Badger Chordhawks Chorus
SpotLight on Kids
Stateline Harmony Chorus
Sterling North Society
Stitch 'n Bitch
Studio Allegro
Theatre Unlimited
University of Wisconsin - Rock Co.
WELCOME TO THE UNITED ARTS ALLIANCE
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Become a UAA Busker! (Details below)
"After the necessities of life, nothing is
more precious than the arts."
What do you daydream about? What do you love? What is it that you are always drawn to over and over? Do you love to paint, play music or write, or garden, or work with children? Do you love design, or music or photography? What do you collect? Have you spent years gathering antiques, paintings or CDs? If we pay attention to what we love, we will discover our unique passions and the life we are here to live. This summer spend some time doing whatever it is you love to do, being whoever it is you are meant to be, and join us in celebrating the arts in Rock County!
Since 1996, individuals, artists, and representatives of area nonprofit arts organizations in the Rock County, Wisconsin area who support excellence in the performing and fine arts have come together to foster an improved awareness and appreciation of the arts. UAA works with individuals and nonprofit members to promote local arts events; facilitate cooperation and collaboration among artists and arts organizations; to educate the community about the arts and their value; and much more.
UAA provides a forum to construct new linkages between the arts and the community encouraging participation and appreciation of the arts through experience and enjoyment.
UAA has produced collaborative performances of member organizations including "Coffee, Chocolate & Cabaret" and the premiere performance at the Janesville Performing Arts Center presenting "Janesville in Stages". UAA has co-sponsored the Main St. Entertainment Series with Janesville Leisure Services, published the first area arts tabloid, ArtsRock; and brought the community together for hands-on experiences with fine artists at "Art Happening". Each year UAA honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts in Rock Co. with their induction into the Arts Hall of Fame.
UAA provides opportunities for citizens in the Rock Co. area to become active with, and for, the arts. The membership meets monthly and there is on-going active support of member events. UAA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Current officers are: Larissa Chmielewski, President; Judith Detert-Moriarty, Vice President; Jack Malin, Treasurer; and Peggy Vechinsky, Secretary.
BECOME A BUSKER!
Buskers are that rare breed of street entertainer in search of the best place or "pitch" to perform their artistic endeavor. Buskers can be dancers, mimes, artists, clowns, magicians, musicians, puppeteers, jugglers, acrobats, tumblers, living statues, and just plain weird! They can be amateurs or professionals . . .
Busking is NOT against the law: however it isn't legal to accept financial reimbursement for street performance in Janesville unless you are part of a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
UAA is currently looking for performers and artists of every artistic discipline. While a member under the UAA "umbrella", you will be able to accept financial, free-will donations at the site of your performance. UAA will provide you with flexible dates and locations in downtown Janesville, provide you with proper identification as a UAA busker, and work to help promote and publicize your performance . You can use this opportunity to hone your performance skills, build a local audience, and earn some money!
To apply or for more information, please contact us using the link at the bottom of this page or complete and submit the application below. If you are unable to use this application, please request a print copy by calling 608.752.9248 and we'll get one to you right away.
ARTS HALL OF FAME 2007 INDUCTEES
Nancy Hawkins: visual artist, instructor and community activist
Ellen Knutson: musician, teacher, director and community arts leader
Edie Baran: performer, director, producer, theatre arts instructor, and community arts leader
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR 2007 NOMINEES & INDUCTEES!
Produced by UAA and the Friends of the Riverfront Park, the 2-day festival celebrating all the arts for families, young people and adults was held on Sept. 14 & 15, 2007 at the Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St. and in the Riverfront Park. Visual artists demonstrated and provided the opportunity to watch art being created, ask questions, visit with the artists and even participate "hands on" in the creation of art! Local music students had the opportunity to perform for the visitors.
On Saturday, at Performance Happening there was a full day of performances in two stage areas as well as the opportunity to purchase fine art. Exhibitss, storytelling, magic tricks, face-painting, hands-on art projects, food vendors, and much more provided a day of fun which culminated with the Jack Farina Big Band providing a FREE concert in the park and the Rob Tomaro Jazz Trio on the stage inside JPAC. A great weekend was had not only by those who visited but also by those who shared their passion for the arts. We hope to see everyone again next year at the 4th Annual ArtsFest!
A wide variety of visual arts were presented Friday evening to kick off ArtsFest with ArtsHappening.
The Stateline Harmony Sweet Adeleines serenaded their audience on Saturday at Performance Happening.
Artists such as Gail Hutton and Carol Cullen worked, displayed, and invited participation while teaching about their disciplines
HeatWave, a 4-H show choir, performed on the main oustide stage at ArtsFest
Audience members of all ages were delighted by the variety of performing artists.
Larry Schultz, artist, demonstrated his amazing talent in painting...
...while Kristine Mosher talked about her colorful tapestries.
The weather couldn't have been more beautiful for outdoor performance, activities, and vendors.
Artists can be found using materials such as wood...
...and fibers as well as paint!
Lois Allen encouraged visitors - no matter how old - to experiment with drawing their own images.
The Badger Chordhawk Chorus is always a perennial favorite of the audiences...
...and this year Cool Jazz joined the line-up.
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Return your annual tax-deductible membership contribution or gift to:
United Arts Alliance, P.O. 8132, Janesville, WI 53547-8132
CURRENT ARTS OPPORTUNITIES Festivals Your Information Could Be Listed Here!
Exploration: Lectures, Travel, and More Your Information Could Be Listed Here!
Exhibits
Jewelry, Wire Sculpture, and Photography are featured Joella Miller crafts fine jewelry incorporating a wide range of techniques from beading to metal weaving. Many of her designs contain stones such as jasper, topaz, jade, and obsidian. Copper and steel wire is the material of choice for Eilene Coulter. She creates tree portraits and mounts the sculptures onto bases using driftwood found along the Rock River. Alicia Reid’s photography is inspired by themes of natural history and cultural heritage. Using the photograph as a point of departure she extends the image onto the surrounding surfaces using acrylic paint, colored pencil, and ink. The April showcase will open with a reception on Saturday, April 12th from 6pm – 8pm at Raven’s Wish. The public is invited and all three artists will be available to discuss their work and answer questions about their craft. Raven’s Wish, an art gallery and custom frame emporium, is located at 2871 Liberty Lane, behind ShopKo. For information, call Alicia Reid at 608-757-2622, visit www.ravenswish.com, or email ravenswish@sbcglobal.net Watercolor paintings by Carla Day-Johnson are on view this month at the Hedberg Public Library, 316 S. Main St., Janesville. The artist, who lives on a farm in Rock Township, draws her inspiration from nature: wild and farm animals, visitors to her bluebird trail, and flowers in her large gardens. Day-Johnson states, "My father always said if you have a bit of land, you can survive no matter what else happens." The exhibit includes "Woodland Series," a group of 24 paintings depicting the artist's childhood surroundings in northern Wisconsin in different seasons and from different vantage points. Day-Johnson graduated from UW-Stevens Point with a bachelor's degree in interior design and art. She has taught painting and drawing at Blackhawk Technical College since 1989 and formerly served on the art committee at Hedberg Public Library. Also on display at the library is a collection of unique kitchen implements owned by Maureen Birchfield of Janesville. Exhibit items represent the 1920s, '30s, '40s, '50s and '60s, and include potato baking nails, "The incredible cheese machine," Rocky Mountain bean spoon, and kraut pounder, among many others. Both exhibits may be viewed during all library hours through April 30. For more information, call the library service desk at (608) 758-6588 or visit hedbergpubliclibrary.org. Your Information Could Be Listed Here!
Volunteer Opportunities If you are interested in area history, enjoy working with people, and want to make a lasting contribution to the Rock County community, consider volunteering for the Rock County Historic Society. Volunteers are needed as docents for the Lincoln-Tallman House. Docents are teachers in an informal educational setting, by leading tours of the Lincoln-Tallman House. If you would like to learn more about local history, meet fascinating people from around the country, and take part in a volunteer experience like no other, become a volunteer docent. If you enjoy working with children, are interested in area history, and want to help create an experience that will last a lifetime, become a volunteer teacher for the Frances Willard School third-grade program. The spring 2008 sessions of the program begin in May. Teaching experience is not necessary.
A training workshop will be held in April. The Rock County Historic Society values and depends upon volunteers to serve the community and to share the stories that make this community unique. The busy spring season is just around the corner, please call Madge Murphy or Tina Love at 756-4509 for more information about volunteering for the Rock County Historic Society. TAB Board Recruiting New Members
Are you a teen with great ideas for new teen programs at the library? Do you have a favorite book you think every teen should read? Do you want to make a difference for teens in your community? Then join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at Hedberg Public Library! TAB is a group of teens in grades 6-12 that help plan programs, pick books and movies for the library's collection and more! You'll get to come to special events, enjoy free food at every meeting, work on community service projects and review books, audiobooks and movies for other teens. Plus, the experience looks great on college applications and resumes! Join TAB today by calling 758-6587, or you can stop at the Children's Desk for more information.
Janesville Little Theatre Janesville Little Theatre is looking for anyone interested in being part of the play reading commitee. The main responsibility is to assist in choosing which productions JOT will perform each season. To find out more, please contact Jim Thomas at: JT529@yahoo.com. JLT also continues to encourage volunteers interested in back-stage/crew. For more info: (608) 752-4084
Call for Artists & Performers
Auditions: AnniePerformances: August 7-10 and 15-17
Sun., May 18th; 1:00 p.m.
Auditions for girls 6-16
All girls 6-16 will be taught a song from the show at the audition.
Auditioners may be asked to dance and read from the script.
Tues., May 20 & Wed., May 21 at 6:30p.m.
Auditions for adults 17 and up. Come prepared to sing 16 bars from a Broadway musical. Auditioners may be asked to dance and read from the script.
All auditions and rehearsals will be held at the Edgerton Performing Arts Center and an accompanist will be provided.
Information: call 449-0097. Produced by the William and Joyce Wartmann Edgerton Endowment for the Performing Arts. Directed by Jim Tropp
Artists Needed for Upcoming Library Exhibits
Janesville area artists who create original two- or three-dimensional works are invited to apply for their work to be exhibited at Hedberg Public Library, 316 S. Main St.
The library hosts month-long art and case exhibits that showcase the work of local artists and allow library visitors the opportunity to experience various types of art. Wall pieces must be framed and wired for hanging. Two covered cases provide a secure space to display three-dimensional art and collections.
The art wall schedule is determine by the library arts committee, which conducts a preview of sample works by interested artists each November. The committee is currently seeking exhibitors for mid-2008 and 2009.
Interested artists who have not exhibited at the library in the past five years may contact exhibit coordinator Linda Belknap at (608) 758-6591 or lbelknap@hedbergpubliclibrary.org for more information.
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Professional Opportunities
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Workshops
3 Day Watercolor Workshop with Bonnie BroitzmanBonnie Broitzman is a watercolor artist and instructor from Albert Lea, MN. She enjoys the spontanaity and fluid nature of watercolor and balances positive and negative painting techniques to represent the natural world.
The workshop is geared to all levels of watercolorists and runs from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day, May 13th-15th, 2008, with a 30 minute lunch break (on your own - brown bag or local restaurants). The cost for the three day workshop is $240. Please call L'Atelier at 608-754-3358 for more information or to register. L'Atelier, inc., 509 Laurel Ave., Janesville, WI 53548
Dance at the Wedding!Prepare for your own wedding or the many you may attend as a guest this summer with Wedding Reception Sampler, a one-time crash course in popular wedding dances offered by the Office of Continuing Education at UW-Rock County. The course will be held from noon to 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, in Hyatt Smith Hall on the campus at 2909 Kellogg Ave. The course is open to high school students and adults and will include instruction in the waltz, fox trot and polka. It is led by longtime ballroom dance instructor Michael Mattek. The cost is $20 per person.
Second Act Theatre Co. Schedules Story Telling WorkshopWHAT: Story Telling Workshop: we will work with written stories and with personal stories. Learn basic acting techniques, how to be a better public speaker, and keep your mind sharp with improvisation games.
WHO: YOU! If you are 50 and older, if you like telling stories, if you want to learn to be a better storyteller, if you like to write, if you want to feel more comfortable speaking in front of people, if you're just curious. We want to hear your stories!
WHEN: Six Tuesdays beginning April 15 – May 20, 2008, Class runs from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Gathering Place: 715 Campus St. Milton, WI. phone: 608.868.3500
FEE: $45.00 for non-members, members of the Gathering Place pay $35. Fee includes all materials. There will be a short presentation for families and friends on the last workshop day.
The Gathering Place provides senior citizens with access to programs, activities and services. The whole community, regardless of age, is welcome at the Gathering Place. Please contact us at 608.868.3500 to discover your place in our Gathering.
The Facilitator: Edie Baran has created theatre and storytelling programs with people of all ages in Rock County since 1990. Edie holds a Theatre and Education degree from UW-Madison. She most recently told stories at the Gathering Place and in Madison at an annual Tellabration event. Edie is on the VSA Arts of Wisconsin roster of artists. For more information about Edie, please email her at: ediebaran@gmail.com or call her at 608-879-9280.
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Meetings
United Arts Alliance Monthly Meeting
United Arts Alliance: May 21 at Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main, Janesville
Upcoming meetings: June 18 at Sterling North Society, 409 W. Rollin St., Edgerton, WI (DIRECTIONS: Follow US-51 N. for 11 miles to Edgerton. Turn LEFT onto W FULTON ST/ WI-59. Turn RIGHT onto ALBION ST. Turn LEFT onto W ROLLIN ST.
Estimated Time: 20 minutes
Estimated Distance: 12.12 miles
More Opportunity for Children!
Symphony Offers TicketsThe Beloit Janesville Symphony offers all children and students free tickets to their series concerts. Adults who attend with them may purchase their tickets for just half price! (So if you don't have a child or grandchild in the area, bring a friend or neighbor and their children.) This year they have also offered programs in both English and Spanish. For more information, contact the Beloit Janesville Symphony.
Please let us post your upcoming opportunities here! Send your information via the contact form at the bottom of this page.
UAA MEMBER INFORMATION VISUAL ARTS
The Janesville Art League L'Atelier Studio & Art Gallery, Inc. Ravens Wish
Connie Glowacki Judith Detert-Moriarty PERFORMING ARTS Beloit Janesville Symphony
Beloit Janesville Symphony (BJS) Organized in 1953 as a volunteer orchestra, the Beloit Janesville Symphony has grown to more than 70 professional musicians and nine staff. It now serves as a major cultural resource to the citizens of the Stateline area by providing a rich variety of orchestral music and related cultural outreach activities to the public, the schools, and other institutions in the service area, while providing an opportunity for talented musicians from a 40 mile radius to participate together in a meaningful orchestral experience. The orchestra performs classical concerts in Beloit and Janesville, free summer patriotic Pops Concerts, a Winter Pops Concert, a Holiday Concert and three student concerts each season. For more info: (608) 363-2554.
Edgerton Performing Arts Center
Located at 200 Elm High Drive, Edgerton, the Edgerton Performing Arts Center (EPAC) is owned and operated by the Edgerton School District. A pre-K - 12 facility, all grades see performances in music and drama, along with lyceums on various subject matters. In 2004, the Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts (WEpac) was conceived with a mission to provide a diverse selection of quality, affordable entertainment to the Edgerton community. For more info: (608) 884-9402 extension 210 or visit: http://www.edgertoncenter.org Janesville Performing Arts Center
Since 2004, the Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main St., Janesville, serves as the premiere performing arts and entertainment center for the greater Janesville area to enhance the quality of life for current residents and future generations. They offer a diverse mix of performances by local groups and professional touring acts. JPAC is also the home to the United Arts Alliance Hall of Fame and is locaetd in the historic Marshall building. The Main Social Room in JPAC houses a rotating art exhibit of works provided by members of the Janesville Art League. JPAC is proud to be "Bringing the Arts to Main Street". JPAC Box office Hours - pick up your tickets in person during the following hours:
Monday 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 1:00 pm -5:00 pm
Wednesday, Window Closed, orders taken by telephone only.
Thursday 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am-1:00 pm
OR 1 hour before showtime
For more info: (608) 758-0297 or visit: www.janesvillepac.org Rock Valley Chapter of Badger Chordhawks Chorus
The Badger Chordhawks was established in 1949. The Rock Valley chapter strives to be a widely-recognized, ever-growing, singing fraternity of men who are drawn together in fellowship by sharing their music with the public and by their enjoyment of singing in the barbership style. They pursue musical excellence by providing educational opportunities through choral singing, quartetting, gang-singing, wood-shedding, and participating in competitions. They share their style of music with the public to entertain, to recruit new members, to promote charitable causes, and to preserve the barbershop style for future generations. The Badger Chordhawks welcome al visitors and prospective members each Monday 7-9p.m. at the Gathering Place located at 715 Campus Street in Milton.
Beloit Civic Theatre
The Beloit Civic Theatre was founded in 1932 and has been presenting Broadway's best to audiences from the Stateline area for over 70 years. It is a community-oriented service group stemming from a three-fold purpose: to give members of the commnity and the surrounding area the opportunity for self-expression in the art of acting, or in the creative work of the applied technical arts of the theatre; to present to the community worth-while dramatic classics, modern masterpieces, and original plays which provide distinct, unique, or experimental dramatic entertainment for and by it's members; and to present productions as an art form which further educational and spiritual influces in the community, and by so-doing, create, enlarge, and stimulate a drama-and-theatre supporting public. BCT sponsors a scholarship fund whic helps graduating students planning further study of the performing arts.For more info: (608) 362-1595 or www.madstage.com/Companies/beloitcivic.html Choral Union
Choral Union was founded in 1881 and has performed annual concerts since 1919. The group's mission is to perform the great choral masterpieces and to continue the choral tradition. Choral Union is a community chorus, bringing together singers and instrumental performers from area communities to learn and perform fine music. Membership is open to anyone interested in fine choral works. Golden Strings
Golden Strings is a strolling strings ensemble which was formed in 1987. It encompasses students from Craig and Parker High Schools who play for a variety of events, including banquets, weddings, etc. For more info: (608) 756-5188 HeatWave
HeatWave, the Rock County 4-H Show Choir, is a 38-member group representing fourteen 4-H clubs from around the county and is open toa nyone 13 years or older who is enrolled in the Rock County 4-H program. HeatWave was founded to provide a positive learning experience for 4-H youth interested in the performing arts. The group teaches performance skills, develops talent, encourages cooperation and creativity, and expands leadership and communication skills. Member involvement includes: choreography, vocal development, fundraising, costume design and prop building. The season runs from late spring to early fall. For more info: (608) 875-6311 Janesville Presents!
Since 1937, Janesville Presents!, formerly the Janesville Concert Association, has brought live, profssional performing arts to the Janesville area at an affordable cost to the public. They sponsor a wide variety of presentations which have included such notables as Pablo Casals, Marion Anderson, and the Vienna Choirboys, as well as, ballet companies, children's theatre and other musical groups. JP! relies, in part, on sponsorship and support from individuals, foundations and businesses. Season tickets are available to include all performances for the season or, for a reduced rate, tickets to a limited number of performances. For more info: (608) 756-1376 or www.jpresents.org Janesville Little Theatre
Janesville Little Theatre is Wisconsin's oldest community theatre gruop. Founded in 1928, the group ahs continuously prsented the classic comedies and dramas of Broadway. In addition to thought provoking contemporary plays, JLT is now back on the stage where they began at JPAC. Season tickets are available. As a community theatre, auditions are open to anyone interested in acting or any other facet of theater production, such as lighting, costumes, make-up, and set design. For more info: (608) 752-4084 MacDowell Music Club
The MacDowell Music Club supports the musical culture of its members through monthly programs, provides a venue for members who wish to perform, sponsors the Jr. Federated Festival, presents music scholarships for talented local youth, and supports other musical concerts and organizations. The MacDowell Music Club of Janesville was organized in 1903, and has been a member of the State and National Federation of Music Clubs since 1928. The group meets monthly at the Woman's Club, 108 S. Jackson St., Janesville. For more info: www.macdowellmusicclub.com
The Janesville Art League furthers community interest in the visual fine arts, meetings. The over 100-year-old club is open to anyone with a desire to support the arts and to enhance their life. For more info: (608) 754-4544
L'Atelier Art Studio is a working water color studio where artists come together to paint, citiqe, enhance skills, share ideas and olearn from one another. Adult and children's classes are available. In addition, the studio offers several workshops each year with award-winning regional and national artists. L'Atelier has been in operation since 1989 and welcomes artists to come paint or just come to browse. Art shows are hung at the Janesville Country Club bi-monthly. For more info: (608) 754-4544
Ravens Wish is an art gallery and custom frame shop serving the south central Wisconsin and north central Illinois area. The artwork of more than 25 local and regional artists is on display and includes glass, woodwork, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, photography, and acrylic, watercolor, and oil paintings. Over ninety-five percent of the artwork offered by the gallery is made by Wisconsin artists and all of the work is created in the USA. Raven�s Wish is located at 2871 Liberty Lane, behind ShopKo and the new Pontiac Convention Center, and can be found online at www.ravenswish.com.
Watercolor and Graphics
www.connie-glowacki.com e-mail: watercolor@connie-glowacki.com
Illustrator, graphic and fiber artist
e-mail: proartist@aol.com
New Court Theatre New Court Theatre is a professional theatre performing a three play season from June until August on the campus of Beloit College. New Court uses a mix of Equity and non-Equity actors and professional directors and designers. The 2008 season is Talley's Folly, Side by Side by Sondheim, and Art.For more info: 368-3060. Please visit our website at www.newcourt.org
SpotLight on Kids/footlight productions SpotLight on Kids' mission is to make the performing arts come alive for the community, children in particular, by educating young people in all aspects of the performing arts. Performance and production opportunities are offered to alow children to acquire new skills and to achieve confidence through exploration of the performing arts. SOK assists area educators in making the arts come alive for their students through the theatre, creative dramatic workshops, and storytelling. For more info: (608) 758-1451 or www.spotlightonkids.org
Stateline Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International The Stateline Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International has been a part of the Janesville arts comunity for more than 16 years. The group offers a full chorus and quartets that perform throughout the area for community centers, nursing homes and a variety of businesses, organizations and community events. Members also compete in regional compettions. The group's members come from all over the stateline area. The chorus meets every Tuesday evening from 7-9PM at the Rock Co. health Care Center in Janesville. Guests are always welcome at any rehearsal.
Studio Allegro
Studio Allegro opened in downtown Janesville in September of 2005. The studio, located at 216 W. Milwaukee, is home to five Yamaha Grand Pianos from Ward Brodt, including a Disklavier. The teachers use the curriculum of N. Jane Tan's method, "The Well-Prepared Pianist" which focuses on teaching students to play the piano without tension in their wrists and hands. The goal is to teach students to play the piano musically and artistically from the very beginning lessons. One key element of the curriculum is a five piano ensemble, called Piano Teams (tm). These are comprised of five people playing music that has been specifically composed for five pianos. Ensemble playing provides the social element of fun and camaraderie for piano players of all levels and all ages. For more info:608-754-2065, or cell 608-931-6087
Theatre Unlimited, Inc. Theatre Unlimited, Inc., a theatre group dedicated to bringing high-quality musical theatre to southern Wisconsin, performs a variety of musicals from classics to contemporary, from Broadway to Disney, from adult productions to children's shows. Since 1992, TUI has performed in various venues throughout Rock County. Today, TUI makes its home at JPAC. They present live entertainment performed by the community for the community. Local actors and musicians have presented numerous hits over the years, and have dedicated the proceeds of several shows to various other non-profit community agencies. Open auditions are pubished in the Janesville Gazette and the public is invited to get involved on stage or behind the scenes. For more info: (608) 346-2413
Edie Baran (founder of SpotLight On Kids)
Acting instruction to people of all ages, and especially young people, in Rock County for over 16 years. For more info: ediebaran@yahoo.com or call 608-879-9280
CULTURAL CENTERS
Hedberg Public Library Heberg Public Library, in Janesville, is a cultural center for the community providing people of all ages and backgrounds free access to the arts. Among the offerings are monthly exhibits by local artists on the library's art wall, case exhibits that may feature 3-dimentional art, a permanent collection of art on display throughout the library, special exhibits, performances for children by musicians, storytellers, pupeteers, jugglers, magicians and others; films for children and teens; and workshops for children and teens that focus on the arts, crafts and music. JATV-12, Janesville library-operated cable-access channel, features programming on the local arts scene as well as an event calendar. The adjaent Downtown Riverfront Park Project, which the Friends of Hedberg Public Library are helping to spearhead, already includes many sculptures and a performance backdrop for outdoor programs. For more info: www.hedbergpubliclibrary.org
Rock Co. Historical Society The Rock Co. Historical Society includes historic sites, archives, museum and more including arts programs. The Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center features a gift shop, staff offices, conference room and education rooms. Visitors are welcome Monday -Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The museum center is housed within the remodeled home of Stanley Tallman, grandson of William M. Tallman. The RCHS Archives and the Rock County Genealogical Society can both be found at the Wilson King Stone House. Open Wednesday - Thursday, 9 am - 3 pm. Please call ahead. (608)752-5891 The official site of Janesville's Award Winning historic house museum is the Lincoln-Tallman House. Tour all five levels from basement to cupola of this Italian villa style mansion where Abraham Lincoln was a guest in 1859. Also located at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Janesville, the Frances Willard School is open during the spring, fall and during the 4H Fair in July, for third-grade school groups. For more info: Rock County Historical Society P.O. Box 8096, Janesville, WI 53547-8096 (608) 756-4509 http://www.rchs.us/index.htm
Milton College Preservation Society Shortly after the closing of Milton College in 1982, two groups (The New Alumni Association of Milton College, Inc. and the Main Hall Preservation Society) organized to preserve Main Hall, the history of Milton College, and to maintain alumni relationships. In 2005, the two groups became the Milton College Preservation Society. The organization owns and operates Main Hall, a National Historic Register building, that is a museum documenting the history of Milton College (1844-1982). In addition to the public museum open in June, July and August, the Society sponsors an annual alumni weekend and Fine Arts Festival. To contact the organization, phone 608-868-2354 or email mainhall@miltoncollege.org . You may visit our website at www.miltoncollege.org.
Sterling North Society The Sterling North Society in Edgerton, WI was organized in 1989 to preserve and promote the literary legacy of Sterling North, among them his well-known book Rascal, A Memoire of a Better Era. In 1992, the Society purchased the Sterling North childhood home and began a drive to restore the property to its 1917 setting. Today, the home serves as a literary center and museum with programs available to schools and the general public. For more info: www.sterlingnorth.com
UW-Rock County A freshman-sophmore university with an enrollment of 900, UW-Rock Co. provides students with a liberal arts education that prepares them to transfer to a four year university. Arts are an important component of campus life and community outreach. The Kirk Denmark Theatre is home to University theatre and music events including the popular Rock Prairie community music group. The university also hosts a Performing Arts Series each year. For more info: (608) 758-6566 or see http://rock.uwc.edu
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Forward Janesville, Inc. Forward Janesville is an economic development organization, leading private sector economic and community development efforts to ensure the continued health and prosperity of business and industry in Janesville. Forward Janesville believes a healthy and thriving arts community is vital to the overall success of the area and supports the work of the United Arts Alliance and the Janesville Performing Arts Center. For more info: (608)757-3160 or www.forwardjanesville.com
JATV-12 JATV-12 is Janesville's award-winning local public access television station which has been on the air since July 1997. the mission of the station is to provide information, educational, and entertaining local programs that reflect the community and the area. Training and equipment is available for local arts groups to tape events for television broadcast. The Community Calendar is available to promote the local arts events. JATV viewers appreciate programs featuring area orchestras, bands, choral groups, artists, writers, and entertainers. For more info: (608) 758-6618
Jim & Sandy Bishop: Learn to Dance!
Jim and Sandy started dancing in 1982 when they signed up for a dance class taught by their friends. They became masters of the fox trot, swing, waltz, polka, cha-cha, rumba, jitterbug, and more. They found they loved dancing so much that they decided to share their love of dance teaching others. If you're dreaming of dancing, sign up for one of their classes today. Start with the basic steps of the fox-trot, swing, waltz, and cha-cha proceeding with more steps and variations every week. Intermediate students continue the basics plus rumba, and cha-cha . All classes held at: First Lutheran Church, 612 N. Randall, Janesville, WI For more information call Jim and Sandy at 608-752-7756
Stitch 'n Bitch (SnB or SnB II)
The normally solitary act of knitting has become more communal with stitchers who gather together each week at TWO locations: Mocha Moment, 1121 Center Ave., Janesville, from 7-9p.m. each Thursday or Stitch 'n Bitch II (SnB II) every Monday 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Speak Easy, 19 N. High St., Janesville. Enjoy coffee, dodging skeins of run-away yarn, stitching and conversation. Even new knitters who aren't yet consumed by the growing popularity of the art - or other needleworkers who crochet, embroider, cross stitch, etc. - can enjoy an time spent stitching with others providing the further opportunity to learn and get advise. The focus of the group is knitting but welcomes all ages and genders of needle-crafty people with different levels of expertise. For more information visit http://www.mochamoment.com/meetingplace.htm, http://stitchingcreationsandcommunity.blogspot.com, or call 608-752-9248, or e-mail proartist@aol.com.
Alzheimer's Support Network
The Alzheimer's Support Network is a non-profit organization serving Rock County for 10 years. The staff has over 47 years of combined experience in hands-on care-giving, resource referral, support group facilitation, case management, assisted living, nursing home & hospice work, providing caregiver education & advocacy. One-on-one family consultations & high quality, donation-based facility trainings available. For information please call 608-314-8500 or email memory@tds.net.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS
In addition to its member groups, the United Arts Alliance has many artists and other individual members who appreciate and wish to participate in, support and promote the various arts in the stateline area. Several of them take an active role in the organization including in leadership positions. Other individuals provide vital financial support with their memberships, participate as special event volunteers or provide support by attending the activities of UAA member groups. The United Arts Alliance appreciates the support of all its members and invites the public to join them in their mission of "fostering an improved awareness and appreciation of the arts" For more info: (608)752-9248 or P.O. Box 8132, Janesville, WI 53547-8132
DON'T SEE YOUR EVENT OR GROUP? If you are an artist or performer, an arts group, a supporter of the arts in the Rock Co. area or know of an arts opportunity that isn't listed on this site, please let us know. All UAA members are provided this FREE service. We make every effort to make sure all information is updated and current. Your comments and suggestions are welcome!
UAA HISTORY In April of 1996, Judith Detert-Moriarty brought local nonprofit arts organization leaders and others together and discuss the development of a cooperative effort to establish an arts alliance between the various groups and individual artists. These ambitious individuals met with the idea of formulating an area arts events calendar, mutual promotion of arts activities and the eventual development of a performing and exhibiting arts facility. The group became known as the United Arts Alliance. Early UAA activists included: Lois Buell, Dorothy Gilbertsen, Virginia Turner, Edie Baran, Kathryn Hagan, David Feingold, Peter Diotte, Jackie-Wood Schoof, and Ted Kinnaman. The United Arts Alliance is unique in that such efforts are rarely begun by citizen volunteers alone. In almost all other instances, similar coalitions have always been initiated and funded by local school districts, state or municipal governments. In Wisconsin, UAA has the singular distinction of having brought together a diverse group of people with a variety of interests in the arts to bring more arts opportunities and events to everyone of all ages in the community without corporate, government or other municipal sponsorship. Out of the initial meetings and local surveys of existing arts organizations, it was determined that Janesville had an immediate need for a theatre performance and exhibit space, as well as a place where all arts organizations could have office space, rehearse, educate and be promoted together. The availability of the old Marshall Middle School became the focus of the groups efforts in the spring of 1997 because it already had a grand auditorium/theatre and the building was being put up for sale by the Janesville School District. The United Arts Alliance led in negotiations and organized community forums with those developers who placed bids on the property in the attempt to save the theatre, as well as some adjacent rooms for workshops, arts offices and more. Today we know that facility as the Janesville Performing Arts Center. The leadership of UAA along with the many dedicated volunteers that form the core of the United Arts Alliance, individual members and its organizational members continue to experience growth and the development of arts opportunities for Rock County communities. UAA has demonstrated the experience and skill to take the time, energy and talent to link the arts community toward common goals of growth, partnership and greater opportunities through the arts for everyone. The United Arts Alliance was first organized to support excellence in area performing and fine arts, to encourage participation and appreciation of the arts, and to plan and develop a cultural/civic center. It continues with it's important mission to grow support, appreciation and participation in Rock County arts today.
