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NEWSLETTER OF THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
December 2007
Tis the Season
to be Jolly…
Although not ―official,‖ the cold and snow have announced the start of a
Wisconsin winter. Do not let the weather keep you at home! Life passes by
too quickly, and no one comes to the end of their life wishing they had spent
more time at home watching television! Life is about interactions with
people—and you‘ll find your friends, neighbors, and friends you‘ve not yet
met at the Heyde Center for the Arts! Come out and enjoy everything that the
season and the Heyde Center for the Arts has to offer.
December Artist of the Month: Tatiana Zank
December 5 through December 28 – no admission charge to the public.
Originally from Russia, Zank paints in oils, and her works include large-scale
portraiture and other representational subjects. She says, ―I especially enjoy
painting children, as their expressions are so genuine‖. Her paintings have
appeared in numerous publications, private collections and exhibitions
Chicago Bound Concert – Jacob Christopher
Thursday, December 20 – 7:30 p.m.
Chippewa Falls tenor Jacob Christopher in an evening of Christmas favorites
and classical works by Bach, Puccini, Donizetti and more. Jacob graduated
from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in Vocal Performance and is headed for
Flashpoint Academy, a new media arts school in Chicago, IL. Half of the
evening‘s proceeds will go to Jacob toward tuition and living expenses in the
big city. Admission: public $6, CVCA members $5, children under 5 free.
Joseph Kneer and Namji Kim
Friday, December 28 – 7 p.m.
A violin and piano concert with a mix of accessible traditional and new music
Violinist Joseph Kneer and pianist Namji Kim perform duets and solos that
include Bach, a Mozart violin sonata and some short new compositions. Kneer
is founder and conductor of the Oberlin Chamber Players, and is studying for
an MA in violin at the Peabody Institute. Kim is Assistant Professor of Piano
at the University of Wisconsin/Eau Claire.
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Artists for the Month of January: Troppo Big Band Jazz Orchestra
Hugh Mandelert Art Society Friday, January 25, 7:30 p.m.
Open during building hours from January 7 through If you enjoy big
January 24. No admission charge. band swing era
An exhibit by artists who studied with Hugh Mandelert music, you won‘t
in Chippewa Falls and who still draw and paint together want to miss
in his memory. Reception for the artists on Saturday, Troppo. Founded
January 5 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. by Ron Seidlitz in
2004, and directed
by Robert Heintz,
The Music and Comedy of Larry Heagle Sr., the band has blossomed into a 20 + piece orchestra
Friday, January 4 – 7:30 p.m. featuring Chippewa Valley musicians of all ages with
Larry Heagle is a full-time years of performing experience. Playing classics from the
entertainer and recording artist who 40s and 50s, they bring back the magical memories of
has tickled ribs and chased blues for such artists as Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Woody
decades. He has been an opening act Herman, and Benny Goodman. Admission: adults $8,
for such entertainers as Johnny Cash, seniors $7, students under 18 $6.
Emmy Lou Harris and Ray Charles.
Jerry Way will open with his guitar,
songs and stories. Admission: adults Chance –
$10, seniors $9. World Chamber Music
Saturday, January 26,
Stoughton Norwegian Dancers 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 13—2 p.m.
Chance is in it for the Art. The
The amazing Stoughton Norwegian Dancers return to duo of Ed Willett, cellist,
the Heyde Center to open the 2000 Entertainment composer, vocalist, and Cheryl
Package with an Leah, vocalist, poet, composer
afternoon of have been heard for 13 seasons on
precision dancing, WPRs ―Tent Show Radio‖ -
gymnastics, plenty compilations of Big Top Chautau-
of humor, and an qua performances. First heard
appreciation for nationally on the hit show
Norwegian heri- ―Northern Exposure‖, they are known for their hybrid
tage. Last year‘s musical form that springs from classical chamber music,
performance was a folk and jazz. Here‘s an opportunity for fans of Big Top to
sell out. An put a face to a name and an image to a sound. ―The most
unforgettable family afternoon. Admission: adults $10, creative project I‘ve heard in a long time.‖ – Steve Reid ,
seniors $8, students $4 - limited seating. Supertramp drummer.
Admission: adults $10, seniors $9, students < 18 free.
Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists
Professional Development Workshop
Artist for the Month of February: Susan
Friday, January 18, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Janu- Sveda-Uncapher
ary 19, 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Open during building hours from February 1 through
Are you looking for the skills you need to make your February 21. No admission charge to the public.
life in the arts? The Wisconsin Arts Board and Arts
Wisconsin, in partnership with Springboard for the Arts, Susan is an installation artist/teacher with a degree in
the CVCA, and Valley Arts Association are pleased to sculpture from the University of Chicago. She is also the
host a professional development workshop for artists recipient of the prestigious Bush Artist Fellowship for
and creative entrepreneurs. Workshop size is limited. Visual Arts. In recent years, she has played a key role as a
Cost: $75 – includes sessions, materials, coffee, designer for the Chippewa Valley Museum‘s newest
snacks, and a Friday night get-together. Register at exhibits. Reception for the artist on Friday, February 8
www.artsboard.wisconsin.gov from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
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Forever Plaid
By Stuart Ross, music by James Raitt Presented
through special arrangement with Music Theatre
International (MTI)
Friday, February 29, Saturday, March 1 - 7 p.m.,
Sunday, March 2 matinee - 2 p.m.
Once upon a time there were four guys who loved to
sing. Sparky (Tim Danielson), Smudge (Jerry Brost),
Jinx (Rich Peterlik) and Frances (Jerry Way) dreamed of
becoming like their idols – The Four Aces, The Four
Lads, The Four Freshmen. Years later on the way to their
first big gig at the Airport Hilton they are slammed
broadside by a bus and killed instantly. The story begins
when they are miraculously able to return from the great
The Wailin’ Jennys beyond for this ―one-night only‖ show. Forever Plaid is
Thursday, February 21 - 7 p.m. a hilarious trip back to the carefree days of the 1950s.
A favorite on NPR‘s The Prairie Home Companion, and Directed by Jerry Way, instrumental backing by Judy
boasting ―around the world in five years‖, Canada‘s Brist on piano, Ross Wilson on bass, and Ron Gard on
Wailin’ Jennys sing Americana and contemporary folk drums. Admission: adults $10, seniors $9, students $6.
with sweet harmonies, a sultry sound, and easy humor.
With a new multi-instrumental program and stunning song-
writing, Ruth Moody, Nicky Mehta, Heather Masse, with
Jeremy Penner on violin and mandolin, provide what singer
Bonnie Raitt describes as “A gorgeous blend of harmony
and great songs - love the Jennys!” Admission: adults
$18, seniors $16, students $12.
All Work and No Pay - CVCA Volunteers
―All Work and No Pay‖ was written on the t-shirt that long-time volunteer Phil Grosveld brought into the
CVCA office before the December 5, 2007 volunteer recognition dinner and CVCA annual meeting. It was one
of the t-shirts that Steve Playter created and had printed up for the many volunteers contributing time to the
restoration of the old McDonell high school building. Although it is a clever play on words, most of the
volunteers will recognize that their efforts have paid off in ways that they may not have imagined. The very
existence and the ongoing success of CVCA/Heyde Center for the Arts is a tribute to the incredible vision,
energy, and dedication of a whole community of people who give their time and skills.
The Board of Directors (also volunteers!) and the staff of the CVCA would like to warmly thank all the CVCA
volunteers and supporters. We recognize that the CVCA volunteers are the Center‘s life blood. Without our
volunteers, we would have to close the doors. The volunteer dinners are one of the ways that we can celebrate
the contributions of CVCA volunteers, but if you were not able to attend the dinner, we want to say it again
and again — THANK YOU. Thank you for your generosity, your spirit, your joie de vivre, your commitment,
your dedication, your flexibility, and your willingness to contribute your valuable time and skills to the Heyde
Center for the Arts.
News * News * News * News * News
Launch of the 2008 te! Membership
Save the Da
Entertainment Package The CVCA office has started to
receive membership renewals for the
The Chippewa Valley Cultural Savoring the Arts coming year. This is wonderful!
Association/Heyde Center for the
Arts has launched its 2008 Due to the overwhelming success of CVCA memberships are a critical
Entertainment Package. The CVCA the 2007 Centennial Dinner, and at component of the governance of the
Program Committee—Tim the request of many of the evening‘s organization, and they provide a
Danielson, Rich Peterlik, Sally guests, we are planning another source of unrestricted funds for gen-
Petrilli, Nancy Schuh and Don fundraising dinner for May 3, 2008. eral operating costs.
Weibel have created an If you missed last year‘s dinner, In the past, the CVCA office did not
extraordinary line up for 2008! We make sure you mark your calendar have a system established to monitor
have already started selling tickets so you don‘t miss Savoring the Arts memberships expiring at different
for the shows in January, February in 2008. It is a wonderful times so all the annual memberships
and March! opportunity to relax and savor the were limited to a January 1 to
beauty of the auditorium, the talent December 31st membership. This
If you have not received your of local performers, time with
brochure launching the CVCA‘s means that the vast majority of
friends and family, and the culinary CVCA memberships will expire on
2008 Entertainment Package and do delights of local chef(s).
not have the December 10th CVCA December 31, 2007.
insert in The Chippewa Herald, The cost of the dinner is $75 each, We are testing a system that, hope-
please call or write and we will send with part of the ticket is a tax fully, will allow us to automatically
you all the information you need. deductible donation to the CVCA. monitor memberships and send indi-
You or your business could sponsor vidual notices at various expiration
Welcome Board a table (eight places) for $600 and dates. There is the chance for error
receive special recognition for your
Members so please forgive us if we send a
contribution. In addition, the CVCA membership renewal notice after you
At the December 5th CVCA Annual
welcomes anyone interested in un- have already paid. Thank you for
Membership meeting and volunteer
derwriting some of the dinner costs. being a CVCA member!
appreciation dinner, the participants
elected Randy Adams for a three- Poetica Grandmatica
year term on the Board of Directors Grants
and bid farewell to Sue Kern who is 2007—2008
The CVCA is pleased to announce
leaving the Board after her three- This is the fourth book in the popular that it has received an important
year term. series of stories of, about and by grant for the 2008 Entertainment
Don Weibel is taking over the grandmothers of the Chippewa Package from the William and
position of Vice President, therefore Valley. Over 100 authors submitted Gertrude Casper Foundation. The
the Board needs to replace the writings of prose and poetry as part Foundation has been a significant
position of Treasurer soon. Currently of an ongoing effort by Nancy supporter of programming at the
the CVCA Board is composed of 17 Scobie and Judith Bredeson for two Center for many years.
members: Randy Adams, Jerry worthwhile causes: the CVCA and
the University of Wisconin Eau A Year on the Stage
Brost, Tim Danielson, Judy
Gunderman, Richard Haughian, Claire Univerity Women‘s In an effort to recognize significant
Carol Heyde, Joan Hosley, Deborah Association Grant Fund. donations to the Heyde Center, the
Lang, Richard Peterlik, Sally Petrilli, Most of the books have been sold CVCA is showing its appreciation by
Mike Pope, David Raihle (Jr.), already, but there are a very few giving them a spot on the front of the
Nancy Schuh (Secretary), Nancy books still available. The cost is auditorium stage. If you would like
Scobie, Don Weibel (VP), and Ross $20.00. For more information, more information, please call the
Wilson (president). contact the CVCA office. CVCA Executive Director.
Philanthropy
―Philanthropy is a political act of This is an excellent reason why Contingent Bequests
commitment to social contributions to the CVCA make A donor can make a bequest that
transformation.‖ good sense. In fulfilling its mission, will come to the Foundation
Dr. Tade Aina,Ford Foundation
the CVCA is contributing to local only if a specific contingency
in East Africa community development. You will occurs, e.g., ‗I give $10,000 to
be improving the lives of others and my niece, but if she dies before
What kind of legacy we want to your own life. me, I bequest it to the CVCA.‘
leave for our children? What of our There are several long-term giving Remainder Interests
children‘s children? The narrow options you could consider during A donor can create a qualified
definition of philanthropic giving is your legacy planning. If you have Charitable Remainder Trust by
the act of donating money, goods, would like to talk about these will providing that income will
time, or effort to support a charitable options in more depth,, please be paid to one or more named
cause. In this definition, the direct contact the CVCA Director. individual for a specified period
impacts of philanthropic giving are of time after which the
enjoyed by the beneficiaries. Outright Bequests
remainder will go to the CVCA.
You can invest in the CVCA‘s
However many philanthropists will mission through an outright Income Interests
argue that philanthropic giving is bequest by naming the CVCA as A donor can create a Charitable
about creating a better world for eve- a beneficiary in your will or life Lead Trust that will provide
ryone. They recognize that we are insurance policy. income will be paid to the
inter-connected. If we improve the CVCA and others for a period of
Residuary Bequests
lives of others, we are contributing to time, after which the remainder
A donor can make a gift to the
the improvement of our own lives by will go to the CVCA or
CVCA and other qualifying
developing the community in which individuals named by the donor
charities of all, or a portion of,
we live. in their will.
her or his residuary estate.
Endowment Giving
In November 2007, the Community There are many good reasons for innovative and creative programs
Foundation of Chippewa County establishing and contributing to the that fulfill its mission.
mailed the CVCA an early Christmas CVCA Endowment Fund.
present—a check for nearly Generous and significant pledges to
$8,400—the annual payment from * Well-invested endowment funds the CVCA Endowment pledge from
the CVCA Endowment Fund. help ensure a predictable income that the B.A. Mason Trust, Northwestern
allows the organization to better plan Bank, and Tom and Pam Kell have
These are unrestricted funds that the and budget each year. capitalized the Fund so that we are
CVCA can use to cover the substan- able to see early benefits.
tial costs required to operate the * People donating to the CVCA En-
Center from day-to-day. Currently, dowment Fund have a greater sense
of ownership of the organization. You can help the CVCA to increase
endowment distributions represent these benefits and become an even
approximately four percent of the Their contributions ensure that their
legacy lives by guaranteeing the sus- more substantial source of
CVCA‘s annual operating budget. unrestricted funding. Consider
tainability of the CVCA.
giving to the CVCA Endowment
An Endowment Fund is a
* Endowment funds reduce the de- Fund at the Community Foundation
permanent fund held by an
pendency of the CVCA on the ebbs of Chippewa County. For more
organization or group of people
and flows of grants, individual dona- information, please contact the
where the principle cannot be used.
tions, and box office revenue. Also it CVCA office.
It is only the interest and the
allows the CVCA to invest in
appreciation earned that can be used.
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Introducing Children to Arts and Culture
Imagine the Chippewa Falls middle achieved in the same way with any
school auditorium filled with the other subject and that feeds into all
restless movement, murmuring, and other areas of their school and
snickers of sixth graders. As the personal lives.
dancers start, the auditorium
The Board of Directors and other
becomes quiet as the full attention of
CVCA supporters feel strongly that
hundreds of students are focused on
child and family participation in the
the first dance of the integrated
arts and cultural activities is an
modern-dance group ―Dancing
important part of fulfilling the
Wheels.‖ Through their dance, the
mission of the CVCA/Heyde Center
group explored themes of cultural
for the Arts. Therefore we have tried
diversity, disability, and gender all in
to bring an assortment of favorably
the fascinating package of movement
priced events that will be both
and music.
entertaining and engaging for the
Many studies have shown that the entire family – kids and their grand-
arts and culture contribute to child parents, parents, uncles, aunts, and
development in many different ways. other important people in their lives.
Participation in the arts provides Please look forward to many more
children with skills, knowledge and family-oriented performances in the
understanding that cannot be future.
Ten Lessons the Arts Teach
The arts teach children to make good decisions about qualitative
relationships. In the arts, it is the judgement rather than the rules that
prevail.
The arts teach children that problems can have more than one solution
and that questions can have more than one answer.
The arts celebrate multiple perspectives. One of their large lessons is
that there are many ways to see and interpret the world.
The arts teach children that in complex forms of problem solving
purposes are seldom fixed, but change with circumstances and
opportunity.
The arts make vivid the fact that neither words in their literal form nor
numbers exhaust what we can know. The limits of our language do
not define the limits of our cognition.
The arts teach students small differences can have large effects.
The arts teach students to think through and within a material. All art
forms employ some means through which images become real.
The arts help children learn to say what cannot be said. When children
are invited to disclose what a work of art helps them feel, they must
reach to find words that will do the job.
The arts enable us to have experiences we cannot get from other
sources and through such experience to discover the range and the
variety of what we are capable of feeling.
The arts position in the school curriculum symbolizes to the young
what adults believe is important.
CVCA News Page 5
Gifts in Memory of Thank You Gifts in Memory of
Brent Talledge Vance Sinclair
CVCA Financial
Ann Register Supporters Melvin and Katherine Bollom
Ellen Paul Marilyn Smith and Steve Playter
Richard and Cathryn Steidl Robert and Sheryl Beglinger
Gwenn Bahnson Unrestricted Gifts Gary and Carol Gienapp
Thomas and Maureen Skroski (Endowment Fund)
09/01—12/14/07
John and Karen Thurman Patricia V. Gansluckner
Jerry and Carol Way AFT-Wisconsin
Dan and Mary Lynn Toycen Michael and Joan Hosley Don and Delores Bichner
Larry and Dawn Pearson Deanne Rubenzer Shari B. White
Elaine Mann Laverne Roegge John and Lavon Ramlet
Patricia Frederick David Raihle (Sr.) John and Mary Pearson
Neil and Shirley Brown James and Frances Konsella Nancy Loff (Endowment Fund)
Judity Adams Bill Zimbahl Jake and Peggy Leinenkugel
James and Vicky Thomas Timothy Wolter & Laura Kasdorf Kristi Sazama
Jinny Davis Talledge Chippewa Falls Area School Kay Colbert
Barbara Smith District Robert and Sarah Kempainen
River Heights Sunshine Fund Des Sikowski-Nelson and Valerie Verene Crane
Sharon Weeks Gerald and Mary Jacobson Mary Blake
Doug Sandvick Melvin and Katherine Bollom Ralph and Jacquelyn Kempainen
William and Lynn Gautsche Dean and Marilyn Payne Donald and Norma Frenette
Anonymous donors Gene and Arlene Lopas Patrick and Susan Quinn
Larry and Dana Sommerfeld Steve Thaler
Burt and Alice Brovold Susanne Decker
Other Gifts Ralph and Sandy West David and Robyn Husebye
Katherine Halbleib William and Althea Sell
In Memory of... Jerry and Carol Way
Alfred and Alice Marshall
Gary and Carol Gienapp Dorice Nelson
Jeannie Haughian Denise Krajewski D.E.W. and J.C.W
Several anonymous donors Families and friends of Deb Ellen Devine
Lang’s dance class Robert and Laurie Ferg
Dorothy Christenson Alfred Olson
Emmett and Anne Keller Dawn and Randy Benson
Richard and Denise Haughian Other Gifts
Gerry Mann Participants in Culture and
String Ties Sponsorhip
Roger and Nancy Zimbric Capital in the Chippewa
Ross and Keri Wilson
Michael and Joan Hosley Valley event
Richard Peterlik
Sally and Mario Petrilli
Rosemary Scobie
Gary and Carol Gienapp
Endowment Gifts Don and Carolyn Weibel
Carrie Foy
(Endowment Fund) B.A. Mason Trust
Northwestern Bank Storyhill sponsorship
Laverne Roegge Tim and Kathy Danielson
In Honor of William and
Burt Swanson (Endowment Fund)
Nancy Scobie The Wailin’ Jennys sponsorship
Anonymous donor Rex Systems Incorporated
"Pitiful is the person who is afraid of taking risks. Perhaps this person will
never be disappointed or disillusioned; perhaps she won't suffer the way people
do when they have a dream to follow. But when that person looks back - and at
some point everyone looks back - she will hear her heart saying, "What have
you done with the miracles that God planted in your days?"
Quote from Paulo Coelho's book By the River Piedra, I Sat Down and Wept
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