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Borderland Arts Representing the Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin—September/October 2015—Issue 15 Borderland Arts is a not-for-profit organization established to promote the creative arts, enrich the cultural fabric of our communities, and build mutually beneficial relationships with similar groups elsewhere. This page proudly sponsored by Stevens Decorating & Framing. Stevens Decorating & Framing 310 S. Stephenson Avenue, Iron Mountain, MI 906 774-2127 Since 1972 Hours: Open Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Wed. 10-6, Sat. 9-12 Art Supplies Fine Art Originals Picture Framing Historical Maps & Prints Conservation Framing Limited Edition Prints Laminating 10% Student Discount Beethoven and Banjos MUSIC The conflated headline above may seem an improbable musical title, but in reality it represents a fascinating series of concerts. Led by artistic director and U.P. native Evan Premo, Beethoven and Banjos begins an innovative and ambi- tious program; this is the inaugural year for the planned annual event. Among the offerings will be classical chamber music and traditional and original folk music. “This will be music selected for, composed about, and rehearsed in the Upper Peninsula,” says Premo. “It will be designed specifically for area audi- ences to celebrate the U.P.’s landscape, culture and heritage.” traditional Americana-rooted music high- lighted with their instrumental artistry on the fiddle, banjo, jaw harp and mandolin. Beethoven and Banjos will also include a world premiere co-composed by siblings Evan and Laurel Premo. A full schedule includes public perform- ances in the Iron Mountain/Kingsford area, Marquette, and Crystal Falls. The community concerts begin on Friday, September 25 at Reynolds Recital Hall on the campus of Northern Michigan University (NMU) at 7:30 pm ET. On Saturday, September 26, Beethoven and Banjos moves to the Iron Mountain High School Auditorium for a 7:30 pm CT program. And on Sunday afternoon, September 27, the groups will be at the Crystal Theatre at 2:00 pm CT. The 2015 Beethoven and Banjos series will feature three public performances and three school events. It includes a week-long residency featuring Premo and fellow members of the classical music group Decoda joined by the Laurel Premo/Michael Beauchamp duo Red Tail Ring. Decoda is a New York City-based chamber ensemble which first collaborated with one another in a renowned fellowship program created by Carnegie Hall, The Julliard School and the Weill Music Institute. Decoda projects include programs at schools, hospitals, prisons, and at concert halls throughout Europe, Asia, Mexico and the United States. Red Tail Ring, also well-traveled throughout the U.S., Denmark and Germany, features Evan Premo, Artistic Director Decoda Chamber Ensemble Red Tail Ring (Continued on page 2.)
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Representing the Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin—September/October 2015—Issue 15 Borderland Arts is a not-for-profit organization established to promote the creative arts,
enrich the cultural fabric of our communities, and build mutually beneficial relationships with similar groups elsewhere.
This page proudly sponsored by Stevens Decorating & Framing.
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Beethoven and Banjos MUSIC The conflated headline above may seem an improbable musical title, but in reality it represents a fascinating series of concerts. Led by artistic director and U.P. native Evan Premo, Beethoven and Banjos begins an innovative and ambi- tious program; this is the inaugural year for the planned annual event. Among the offerings will be classical chamber music and traditional and original folk music. “This will be music selected for, composed about, and rehearsed in the Upper Peninsula,” says Premo. “It will be designed specifically for area audi- ences to celebrate the U.P.’s landscape, culture and heritage.”
traditional Americana-rooted music high- lighted with their instrumental artistry on the fiddle, banjo, jaw harp and mandolin. Beethoven and Banjos will also include a world premiere co-composed by siblings Evan and Laurel Premo. A full schedule includes public perform- ances in the Iron Mountain/Kingsford area, Marquette, and Crystal Falls. The community concerts begin on Friday, September 25 at Reynolds Recital Hall on the campus of Northern Michigan University (NMU) at 7:30 pm ET. On Saturday, September 26, Beethoven and Banjos moves to the Iron Mountain High School Auditorium for a 7:30 pm CT program. And on Sunday afternoon, September 27, the groups will be at the Crystal Theatre at 2:00 pm CT.
The 2015 Beethoven and Banjos series will feature three public performances and three school events. It includes a week-long residency featuring Premo and fellow members of the classical music group Decoda joined by the Laurel Premo/Michael Beauchamp duo Red Tail Ring. Decoda is a New York City-based chamber ensemble which first collaborated with one another in a renowned fellowship program created by Carnegie Hall, The Julliard School and the Weill Music Institute. Decoda projects include programs at schools, hospitals, prisons, and at concert halls throughout Europe, Asia, Mexico and the United States. Red Tail Ring, also well-traveled throughout the U.S., Denmark and Germany, features
Evan Premo, Artistic Director
Decoda Chamber Ensemble
Red Tail Ring
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MUSIC (Continued from page 1.) Music students from Upper Peninsula schools will participate in special programs presented by Beethoven and Banjos. The schedule for middle and high school students at Forest Park and West Iron Co. students begins on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Crystal Theatre at ten a.m. Music students from Iron Mountain, Kingsford and Norway gather at ten a.m. at the Kingsford High School Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 24. The final student presentation for students from Negaunee, Ishpeming, and Marquette is at ten a.m. on Sept. 25 at the NMU Reynolds Recital Hall. These interactive programs will feature original music by professional musicians focusing on musical concepts of arranging and composition. Students will be invited to participate in the performance itself. Beethoven and Banjos will showcase exceptional musicians performing wonderful music. For their individual resumes, please visit www.beethovenandbanjos.org. “Having grown up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, I know it is an artistically inspiring place,” says Evan Premo. “Its natural beauty and warm communities continue to provide me with a wealth of creative energy that has nourished me in my professional career thus far.
“That is why it is with such great pleasure that I introduce you to Beethoven and Banjos.”
Evan Premo
COMMUNITY THEATER Monsters, Mayhem, and A Movie
The arts are a vital part of communities. Community theater can and, some believe, should be a fundamental part of an area’s overall arts and culture milieu. By definition, there are two meanings for community theater. One is the human organization, usually non-profit, staffed by volunteers, with actors, producers, stage hands, directors, a board, etc. The other definition is the inanimate one: a permanent venue, often an old theater building, having been (or in the process of being) restored—sort of recycling on a grand scale. In the latter category (‘in the process of’) we have the historic Braumart Theatre in downtown Iron Mountain, MI. Spearheaded by the incredibly hard-working Friends of the Braumart, plans to create a comprehensive community arts center are moving ahead. In the meantime, performances are now regularly scheduled, giving the Border-land area a peek and a promise of an exciting future. Upcoming events include a special promotional screening of the U.P. motion picture Northbound on September 11 at 7:00 pm CT. On October 22 through 25, a hideous monster will come to life on the Braumart stage. Dickinson County Community Theatre (DCCT) presents Frankenstein by Mark Sharf. Director Ali Mondloch chose this version of the play because it holds true to the original story by Mary Shelley. And more mayhem occurs on October 29-31 as DCCT hosts a Haunted House at the Braumart. A Gem of a Season The fully developed and restored Crystal Theatre in Crystal Falls, MI wraps up its Gem of a Season with three presentations. The aforementioned Beethoven and Banjos plays at the Crystal on September 27. On Saturday, October 3 from 5 to 9 pm CT, there’s definitely a German flavor with an Oktoberfest Fundraiser held at the George Young Recreational Complex near Iron River. There will be food, music, and a silent auction. On Sat., Dec. 6, it’s the Holiday Extravaganza with music and good cheer. These events come on the heels of a spectacularly successful performance by Josh Davis, the third place winner on TV’s The Voice. The afternoon August 9th show was a complete sell-out with popular demand resulting in an added show for that evening. At the Crystal Theatre, the season has truly been a gem!
Photo Captions: Far left: Frankenstein. L to R: DCCT members Cheyne Wilber, Teddy Izzo, and Tim Haagensen at Frankenstein auditions.
Northstar
A series of movie episodes released earlier this year comprise the film Northbound, which will be shown at the Braumart Theatre in Iron Mountain. This film project is a prelude to the full-length motion picture entitled Northstar which will be shot across the Upper Peninsula. Northbound is the story of a father’s struggles to keep his daughter safe after a mysterious event breaks down civil order. The one-night-only Braumart showing will be on Friday, September 11 at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and are free for children under 12. They can be purchased online at www.friendsofthebraumart.org and at the Dickinson Area Chamber Alliance. This film project is headed by Iron Mountain natives Seth and Nathan Anderson. Seth is the screenwriter, director and editor, while Nathan is the art director and creative consultant. Their U.P.-based production team includes actors Nate Alwine and his daughters Callie and Addie. Austin Kalec serves as a director and produc- tion designer, while photographic duties are shared by Dan England, Adam Barkle, Katherine Alwine and Nick Jensen. Evan Blagec is the military and production advisor. Serving as Michigan Logistics Coordinator is Fay Mannon-Rahoi who can be reached at [email protected]. The entire filmmaking team will be on hand to answer questions, discuss future production plans and raffle off prizes exclusive to the project. For more information on the film, go online to www.lullskull-northstar.com.
CINEMA
ART AND ARTISTS
Menghini Art Show The Second Annual Jake Menghini Art Show
takes place at the Jake Menghini Museum in
Norway, MI on October 10th
and 11th
, the
weekend of the Leif Erickson Celebration. The
exhibit will be open from 10 am to 3 pm CT. The
museum is located just past the viaduct on US 2.
‘Undomesticated’
Michigamme Moonshine Art Gallery presents a new exhibit featuring artist
Meegan Flannery’s vivid oil paintings of wildlife using bold brushstrokes and wild
colors. Flannery explores the personalities of birds and animals and tries to
imagine their motives and inner life. Carp River Moose shown at left is a
portrayal of a very proper moose in his own province. If you never get to see a
real moose ‘in situ’, this painting is the next best thing. The exhibit runs through
September 26th
at the Michigammee Moonshine Gallery, 136 E. Main Street,
Michigamme. For information, you may call 906 323-6546. Gallery hours are
Mon.-Sun.10 am to 5 pm ET; Tues. by chance.
1st Place Winner:
Joan Game for her
mixed media pieces
“Flat Irons and Ice
Caves”.
People’s Choice:
Laura Lobner for her
pyro-graphy
(woodburning) on
basswood entitled
“All Aboard”.
Mostra d’Arte Results
The main building and the restored Odill Home
will both have displays from Borderland Arts
members, students of the Northeast Wisconsin
Technical College painting class, and many local
artists. Some artwork will be for sale. There’s a
small $2.00 admittance fee.
Calendar of Events
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September 1 Ted Ross Exhibition, 9/1-25, LSAA Gallery at Peter White Library, Marquette. Reception 9/3, 6-8 pm ET. 3 Borderland Arts Meeting, Dickinson County Library, 6 pm CT. 3 Artist Mary Sundstrom Reception, 1-4 pm ET, Besse Center, Bay College, Escanaba. 4 Marquette Area Blues Festival, 9/4-6, Lower Harbor Park, 6 pm ET. Free night. www.marquetteareabluessociety.org/ 5 Marquette Area Blues Festival, 9/5-6, ticketed event, 1 pm until closing. Tickets: 906 227-1032 6 Bob Milne: Ragtime & Boogie-Woogie Piano Music. Crystal Theatre, Crystal Falls, 2 pm CT. 7 Vanishing Horizon Exhibit, Bonifas FAC Studio Gallery, Escanaba. Through October 18. 8 Meet the Artists Reception, Lower Commons of Bay West College, Iron Mountain, 6-8 pm CT. Refreshments. Music by Jan Van Gasse. 8 Selling Nahma Art Reception, 9-11 am ET, Hartwig Gallery, Bay College, Escanaba. 9 Sunset Serenade Organ Concert, Crystal Theatre, Crystal Falls, 6 pm CT. Admission $5. 11 Northbound Screening, Braumart Theatre, Iron Mountain. Doors open at 6 pm CT. $10 Adults, $5 Students. 12 Woodbee and Woodland Carvers Club Exhibition & Sale, 10 am-4 pm CT, Crivitz Town Hall, Crivitz, WI. 17 YMCA Wine Tasting Fundraiser, Pine Grove Country Club, Iron Mountain, 6-8 pm CT. Tickets: 906 774-4076 18 Re-photographing Heliographique & Transient Moments-Foresight to the Present, Photography Exhibits, Bonifas FAC, Escanaba. 18 Cyanotype Workshop: Historical Photographic Method, 9 am-4 pm ET, Bonifas Fine Arts Center, Escanaba. 906 786-3833 19 Reception for Photography Exhibits, 2-4 pm ET, Bonifas FAC. 20 Dave Wickerham, Organist, Crystal Theatre, Crystal Falls, 2 pm CT. 25 Beethoven and Banjos Concert, NMU-Reynolds Recital Hall, Marquette, 7:30 pm ET. (See pages 1 & 2 for details.) 25 Rabbit Island 2015 Residency Exhibition, Devos Art Museum, NMU, Marquette. 9/25-11/8. Reception 6-8 pm ET. 26 Beethoven and Banjos Concert, Iron Mountain High School Auditorium, 7:30 pm CT. 26 Acoustic Music Jam, Senior Citizens Center, Crystal Lake, Iron Mountain. No charge, listeners welcome. Acoustic music players, all ages, beginner to advanced welcome. 1-4 pm CT 27 Beethoven and Banjos Concert, Crystal Theatre, Crystal Falls, 2 pm CT. 29 “A Moving Sound”, Kaufman Auditorium, Marquette, 7:30 pm ET. Asian Fusion Dance and Music.
October 1 Borderland Arts Meeting, 6 pm CT, Dickinson Co. Library. Critique and sharing—bring artwork, if you desire. 2 Northern Exposure XXII Submission Deadline, 12 noon ET. Bonifas FAC, Escanaba. www.bonifasarts.org 2 Arsenic and Old Lace, 10/2, 3, 8, 9, 10 @ 8 pm ET Bonifas FAC. October 4 Matinee 2 pm ET. Tickets: www.playersdenoc.org/ 3 Oktoberfest Fundraiser for Crystal Theatre, George Young Recrea- tional Complex, near Iron River, 5-9 pm CT. 3 Marquette Symphony Orchestra—Sibelius 150th Birthday Jubilee, Kaufman Auditorium, Marquette, 7:30 pm ET. 8 Friends of the Dickinson Co. Library Social, 6:30 pm at the Library in Iron Mountain. Refreshments. 10 The Second Annual Jake Menghini Art Show, 10 am to 3 pm CT, Jake Menghini Historical Museum, Norway, MI. Oct. 10 -11. 11 The Second Annual Jake Menghini Art Show, 10 am to 3 pm CT 22 Frankenstein, Oct. 22, 23, 24, 7 pm CT, DCCT,Braumart Theatre, Iron Mountain. Matinee: Oct. 25, 2 pm. 27 Northern Exposures Artwork Delivery, Bonifas FAC, Escanaba. 29 Haunted House, Dickinson Co. Community Theatre, Oct. 29, 30, and 31. 6:30-10:00 pm CT, Braumart Theatre, Iron Mountain. 31 Newspapers In Education Holiday Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair. Kingsford Middle School, 9 am to 4 pm CT. 31 Acoustic Music Jam, Sr. Citizens Center, Iron Mountain, 1-4 pm.
Continuing Exhibitions August 10-September 13: John R. G. Roth: Transmissive Morphology, Devos Art Museum, NMU-Marquette. Closing Reception Sept. 13, 2:00-4:30 pm ET. August 6-September 10: Michigan Watercolor Society Exhibit, Bonifas Fine Arts Center, Escanaba. July 27-September 4: Bay Drawing Club Exhibit, Bonifas Studio Gallery, Escanaba. August 19-September 26: Meegan Flannery “Undomesticated” Art Exhibit at the Michigamme Moonshine Gallery. 2-4 pm ET.
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