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• MOVING MOUNTAINS & CHASE PAGAN
6:00pm-8:00pm with guests: The Crown and Two Chairman; Noise Floor at the Electric Earth Cafe, Madison, WI. Tickets $10 all ages by contacting BrownPaperTickets.com
Saturday Jul 11
• UAA BUSKERS
8:00am-1:00pm Come see the UAA Buskers performing each Saturday at the Janesville Farmer's Market on North Main St. MAP
•STITCH 'N ASSIST
8:00am-12:00pm Join other stitchers at this weekly gathering to knit, spin, crochet and more. Purchase any of the finished projects available including hand-created socks, scarves, hats, and gloves. FREE lessons and trouble-shooting always available. No membership requirements. For more information: 608.752.9248 MAP
Sunday Jul 12
• TURLE CREEK RAMBLERS
1:30pm-3:00pm Old Time family blue-grass, gospel, and country music. David Wilson on guitar and vocals, Michelle Wilson, double bass and vocals, Al Michael, banjo and vocals, along with Ross Thompson on mandolin and vocals at the Gathering Place. $5 admission includes light refreshments. No reservations required. Info: 608.868.3500 MAP
Wednesday Jul 15
• UAA MONTHLY MEETING
7:30am-8:30am Special location for July!
1225 4th St, Beloit, WI MAP
Thursday Jul 16
• STITCH 'N BITCH
6:00pm-8:00pm Knitters, crocheters, and other portable needlework arts. All ages and genders are welcome at Basics Natural Foods Co-op, 1711 Lodge Dr.. We'll even help you learn a skill you've been yearning to try. No fees nor membership requirements! MAP
•CINDERELLA
5:00am-5:30am Presented by Spotlight On Kids. Details TBA. Information at 608.758.1451 MAP
Friday Jul 17
• CINDERELLA
5:00am-5:30am Presented by Spotlight On Kids. Details TBA. Information at 608.758.1451 MAP
•CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY
10:00am-4:00pm Lincoln-Tallman House Grounds. Contact: 608.756.4509 or www.rchs.us MAP
Member Organizations List:
Links Section
Beloit Janesville Symphony
Beloit Civic Theatre
Choral Union
Edgerton Performing Arts Center
HeatWave
Hedberg Public Library
JATV-12
Janesville Art League
Janesville Presents!
Janesville Little Theatre
Janesville Performing Arts Center
MacDowell Music Club
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
TRagency
University of Wisconsin - Rock Co.
WELCOME TO THE UNITED ARTS ALLIANCE
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For and About the Arts In Rock County
Why is Alicia Reid from Ravenswood Gallery admiring
the hat of Lois Allen, Art League? See more photos below...
"After the necessities of life, nothing is
more precious than the arts."
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: Yuri Rashkin, President; Gregg Bosak, Vice President; Jack Malin, Treasurer; and Peggy Vechinsky, Secretary; and board members Joyce Anderson, Gene Biby and Larisa Chmielewski.
LOOKING FOR 2009 BUSKERS!!
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 . . .
Generous donations at the Janesville Farmer's Market
help the buskers who retain 100% of their tips.
UAA is currently looking for performers and artists of every artistic discipline. While a busker 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!
2009 BUSKERS
Jack Sibilski
Jason Regan
Noah Flanders
Misty Swift
Dylan Moriarty
Looking Back
Marilyn Hess
Jacob Stricker To apply or for more information, please contact us using the link at the bottom of this page or call 608.752.9248 to request an application. Make sure YOU visit the market Saturdays through October 31 to see the great UAA busker performances!
Tulips topped the tables to welcome the inductees and guests
Susan Blumer, Lauren Sass, and Laurel Canan became
All inductees received very well deserved standing
Jack joins our Buskers for his second year with his acoustic guitar. He has been playing
for 8 years and writes much of his own music with a variety of musical influences. 
Jason and his dancers return for a second season with the
UAA buskers. A favorite the first year, come watch and enjoy
their astounding mix of dance and gymnastics in break dancing!
Noah is finishing up his 4th year of violin lessons
under Martha Morehart. He performs a wide variety
of music and he played in the MacDowell Music Teachers televised
broadcast in 2008. In 2009, he earned the Junior
Festival Trophy getting perfect scores 3 years
in a row. Please
welcome Noah to our busker line-up!
As well as creating and performing custom themed parties for children,
Misty plays a wide array of music and can often be seen playing
at restaurants, bars and clubs, fund raisers,and other music festivals.
Contact Misty at http://fairysewswift.com/index.html
Dylan, lead vocalist with Wisconsin's only teen ska band,
Roman-Grecos, joins the 2009 line-up with his acoustic guitar.
Audiences will enjoy his unique interpretation of popular favorites and original music. 
A duo of John Splan & Adam Hinkle feature folk, rock, country, and blues.
You can also hear them often at CoDoS Coffee Shop, 119 N. Main.
Marilyn has been a Revolutionary War reenactor for 32 years and
does programs for schools, groups, and libraries. She brings
to life a woman's role being with the soldiers and sometimes
works with her husband to teach about Revolutionary War artillery.
Watch for Marilyn's colorful character on the streets of Janesville!
A new Janesville juggler has appeared on the scene!
United Arts Alliance Celebrates the 2009 Hall of Fame
the most recent inductees at United Arts Alliance's Arts Hall of Fame
ovations for their accomplishments for the arts and their communities.
UAA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Name: __________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________ State: _____ ZIP Code: ________ - _______
Phone: _____________________________ E-mail: ______________________________
__ Please accept my one-time gift of: $10.00 ___$25.00 ___$50.00 ___ Other $____
__ I would like to join as a Summer Busker . . . $40.00 $______
__ I would like to join as a Supporter . . . $25.00 $______
__ I would like to join as an Individual . . . $40.00 $______
__ I would like to join as an Arts Organization/Business (Based on organizational budget)
$24,999 or less . . . . . . $60.00 $______
$25,000 - $59,000 . . . . . $75.00 $______
$60,000 - $99,000 . . $100.00 $______
$100,00 - $199,000 . . . . $125.00 $______
$200,00 or more . . . .$150.00 $_______
Return your annual tax-deductible membership contribution or gift to:
United Arts Alliance, P.O. 8132, Janesville, WI 53547-8132
CURRENT ARTS OPPORTUNITIES
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES!
Piano Lessons
Yuri Rashkin is now accepting new students for piano lessons. To contact Yuri, please email him at YRashkin@gmail.com or call 608-754-2424 to schedule your lessons!Yuri Rashkin's CDs "Piano Originals"
and "Moving Forward" are now Available
Janesville Presents! Announces FREE Student Tickets for the Remaining 2008-2009 Performances
Janesville Presents! has been bringing world class entertainment for our community since 1937. Continue this rich tradition by introducing a young person to the world of music by bringing them to an upcoming performance for FREE!In keeping with its mission "The performing arts for all of us" Janesville Presents! has announced that it will no longer charge admission for students tickets for the remaining shows in the 2008-2009 Season. In the past students tickets have been just $7, but in response to the current economic situation Janesville Presents! has chosen to give parents a break. No need worrying about finding a babysitter, just bring the kids along to experience world class family-friendly entertainment. And who knows - the kids just might discover something new that really moves them!
Free student tickets are available to the following performances:
Festivals
Your Information Could Be Listed Here!
Exploration: Lectures, Travel, and More
Hedberg Public LIbrary Art Reception
The Hedberg Public Library art committee hosts an art exhibit in the library Program Room, 316 S. Main St.The June exhibit will offer a sneak peek at shows planned for July 2009 through May 2010. Scheduled artists will feature a sample of their work in this collective show.
Participating artists are Heidi Berthiaume, Milton; Marianne Ball Dean, Janesville; Arlene and Bob Ledger Family, Janesville; Sabin Romero, Janesville; Barb Tapovatz, Janesville; Roz Thorpe, Janesville, Pat Tobin, representing Janesville Senior Center art classes; Beth White, Beloit; and Jack Zellner, Milton.
The collective exhibit may be viewed June 1-30 during all library hours. For more information, visit www.HedbergPublicLibrary.org
Your Information Could Be Listed Here!
Exhibits
Working Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center
Celebrate the American Worker, the exhibit, runs April 5 through December 30. Numerous artifacts and archival materials from the collection will be featured through vignettes, montages and displays. There will also be a "Celebrate the American Worker" exhibit at JPAC April 20 - 26 that will include information about various businesses and unions in Rock County.Your Information Could Be Listed Here!
Call for Artists & Performers
Be a 2009 UAA Busker!
The 2009 Busker Project season has begun. To apply for street performing or for more information, please contact us by using the link at the bottom of this page or call 608.752.9248 to request an application.TGP is introducing a new Sunday With The Arts Program
In 2009. The event will be held on the second Sunday of each month.We are looking for people/groups to perform from April through December. Doors open at 1:00 - event begins at 1:30. Performances usually last about 1 hour or so.
If you are interested, please call Paula Schutt at The Gathering Place 868-3500 for more information.
Your Information Could Be Listed Here!
Volunteer Opportunities
TAB Board Recruiting New MembersAre 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 our committees - crew members, costume, make-up, set construction, lights, sound, props, stage management, ushers and more. To find out more or join the fun, 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
Meetings
United Arts Alliance Monthly Meeting
United Arts Alliance: Wednesday, June 17, 7:30 a.m. at Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S. Main, Janesville WI
Future meeting locations for the summer include:
June: JPAC, Janesville
July: Beloit Civic Theater @ Beloit Memorial H.S.
August: UW-Rock County, Janesville
More Opportunity for Children!
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Other Opportunities
Your Information Could Be Listed Here! Please let us post your upcoming opportunities here! Send your information via the contact form at the bottom of this page.Hat's Off to the Arts
Benefit for UAA was held on May 31.
Below are some special moments from the event.
"On the porch" there was a juried competition of hand-created hats.
Laurel Fant exhibited a display and provided a presentation
on the Rock Co. Historical Society's vintage hat collection.
Music was provided by UAA member Yuri Rashkin. Also pictured,
the winners of a blue-ribbon for "fun hat", Kylie Shaw and Wendy Aide.
Ellen Trewartha bought a fun hat for Janesville Little Theatre
during the hat auction.
Emily Gruenewald, JPAC executive director, was the
lucky bidder on this blue-ribbon winning
red felted hat
with flowers.
UAA secretary, Peggy Vechinsky, went more casual in a
newspaper hat created at the event.
Thank you to our 5 judges!
The diversity of hats and art were combined in
an amazing cake!
Many beautiful vintage hats from the Rock Co.
Historical Society were on display.
Liz Diedrick had her own vintage hat
that was handed down from her grandmother.
UAA MEMBER INFORMATION VISUAL ARTS
The Janesville Art League Raven's 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: www.edgerton.k12.wi.us/pac 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 located 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 community 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 influences in the community, and by so-doing, create, enlarge, and stimulate a drama-and-theatre supporting public. BCT sponsors a scholarship fund which 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. 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 to anyone 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) 876-6311 Janesville Presents!
Since 1937, Janesville Presents!, formerly the Janesville Concert Association, has brought live, professional 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 group. Founded in 1928, the group has continuously presented 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 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 community 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 competitions. 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 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 published in the Janesville Gazette and the public is invited to get involved on stage or behind the scenes. For more info: (608) 346-2413
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
Raven's 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
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
Yuri Rashkin, Composer, Musician
Yuri was born and raised in Moscow, Russia, Yuri attending the prestigious Gnessin Music School where he studied piano, violin and upright bass. At the age of 13, Yuri left Russia with his family and moved to Salt Lake City, UT. There, Yuri graduated from the University of Utah with a BA in Musical Composition. Yuri has written hundreds of musical compositions, a ballet, a musical, even a 12-tone string quartet, as well as scores for many theater and video productions, and music for the official screensaver of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake. Over the years, Yuri has performed in front of many dignitaries, including John McCain, Bob Dole, Mikhail Gorbachev and Bill Walton. Yuri has released two CDs of original compositions: Piano Originals and Moving Forward. Hear Yuri's music at: http://www.yurirashkin.com/ To contact Yuri, please email him at YRashkin@gmail.com or call 608-754-2424.
Freda Treder
Since 1985, Freda Treder has presented 15 holiday, secular, Christian outreach and inspirational programs of narration and songs she has developed for many area churches and organizations in southern Wisconsin including performances of THE SECRET GARDEN at Rotary Gardens most recently in February, 2008. She also was invited to perform at Milton College Preservation Society's "Sunday Afternoon in the Chapel", Festival of Trees (Beloit Hospital Auxiliary), Rotary Garden's Winter Wonderland Walk. The MacDowell Music Club of Janesville, Wisconsin was given a National Award of Merit in the Folk Music program category (1998) recognizing Freda Treder's program based on "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett. She is an occasional contralto soloist for church services and other special occasions. Freda can be reached at (608) 752-6998 or email - ftreder@charter.net.
TR AgencyTR Agency LLC is an independent concert promotion company and booking
agency based in Madison, Wisconsin. We produce many of our events at
the Pontiac Convention Center in Janesville, WI, but we also produce
events in clubs and small venues in Madison. Along with that, we
specialize in being a booking agency that represents a variety of
styles of music.
We pride ourselves on building strong ties with artists and managers
by having each agent represent specific acts, which allows us to
strongly focus on each individual artist.
We continue to grow by our dedication to the growth and development of
successful live music careers with hard work and determination. For more information contact: TRagency.Wordpress.Com; 608-225-3287 or tylerrehm@gmail.com
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-dimensional art, a permanent collection of art on display throughout the library, special exhibits, performances for children by musicians, storytellers, puppeteers, 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 adjacent 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
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-sophomore 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
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
Stitch 'n Bitch (SnB; SnB II; and Stitch 'n Assist)
The normally solitary act of knitting has become more communal with stitchers who gather together each week at TWO locations: Basics Natural Food Coop, 1711 Lodge Dr., Janesville, from 6-8p.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. If you're specifically interested in learning to spin, knit, or crochet, OR you'd like to buy some FOs ("Finished Objects") visit Stitch 'n Assist, every Saturday of each month at CoDoS Coffee Shop, 119 N. Main St., Janesville, at 10a.m. 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.
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: Judith, 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 group's 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 (JPAC).
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.
