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Williamsburg's black past G-2 Big design on lot G-5 India for the '90s G-3 Rescue techniques G-6 Posted No fishing G-6 TRAVELOUTDOORSHOME THE SUNDAY POST-CRESCENT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 19S0 APPLETQN-NEENAH-MENASHA. WISCONSIN Arts notes rr Iwtos 1 A.jjtlHVhrlk. 1 Jj0im Done art I I 1 if i I -t fc-- a ramtu OSHKOSH The Paine Art Center and Arboretum has received an Arts Challenge Initiative grant of nearly $4,000 from the Wisconsin Arts Board. The grant is the result of fund-raising events organized by the Society of the Arts, the Paine's volunteer support group. Arts Challenge Initiative grants, which are based on a comparison of funds raised during a designated challenge year with those raised during a base year, are designed to encourage organizations of their individual fundraising efforts.

The amount of the award is determined by a legislatively established formula. FREMONT Registration is being accepted for the second Gre-mont Arts and Crafts Festival July 22. Only exhibitors or crafters of original works are eligible for entry. The committee receives the right to accept or reject any entry. Details are available from the Fremont Arts and Crafts Festival Committee, P.O.

Box 225, Fremont, WI 54940 or call (414) 446-3705 or 446-3241. RIPON Denis Kitche, a leader in the new generation of cartoonists, has opened an exhibit of bis art at the Rodman Center for the Arts at Ripon College here. The exhibit continues through March 16. Kitchen, a Milwaukee native, has been writing and drawing cartoons since he was 13. In 1968, he self-published one of the earliest "underground" comic books, "Mom's Homemade Comics." Currently the publisher of the Kitchen Sink Press in Princeton, Kitchen has published top American cartoonists like Robert Crumb, Harvey Kurtzman and Will Eisner.

SPRING GREEN Entries are due April 1 for the 21st annual Spring Green Arts and Crafts Fair set for June 23 and 24 in downtown Spring Green. Entry fee is $60 and the number of exhibitors has been limited to 240. Slides are required for the juried fair. Applications and information are available by writing: P.O. Box 96, Spring Green, WI 53588 or calling (608) 588-7186.

OSHKOSH The work of Peter Feldstein, whose use of color, texture and shape is more akin to painting than it is to the photographic medium in which he works, has gone on exhibit at the Priebe Art Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. The exhibit continues through Feb. 27. The artist will attend a reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb.

21 at the gallery in the UWO Arts and Communication Center. He will give a lecture at 10:20 a.m. Feb. 22 in Room 218 South and a critique at 1:50 p.m. in Room 212 South, both in the Arts and Communication Center.

Feldstein, once a photographer for Parade magazine in Europe, developed his unique technique for creating photographic art, or "photographic markmaking" as the artist has called it, after learning how to draw in 1976. "I realized that I could make marks with the photographic image in the same way that I had with the drawing materials," said Feldstein. In 1987, Feldstein began to draw on the negatives by scratching and etching the film surface. Soon he was no longer putting the film in the camera but exposing it to light and developing it before working on it, resulting in contemporary "cliche verres" prints that essentially duplicate a process originated by some Pre-Impressionist painters. "I am constantly developing new methods of making marks," said the artist.

"My images have always been unique and personal." Priebe director T.C. Farley said the "exhibit will be especially attractive to the student of photography who wants to see work that is anything but traditional, work that is as close to painting as it is to photography." 1 I 1 1 Hi I'll 4 1 rh IV it, 1 i i THIS 30- BY 40-INCH Cibachrome print by Peter Feldstein is an example of his photographic marking technique which has been described as akin to fine art Examples of his work are on display at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and he will attend a reception and give a presentation and critique later during the exhibit. The public reception is slated for Feb. 21 Arts calendar AGA member exhibit hits 30! The Appleton Gallery of Arts has opened its 30th members' midwinter working exhibit. The exhibit features a record-breaking 175 works of art by 68 artists in a wide variety of media.

A public reception is planned for 2-4 p.m. today. To help celebrate the event, the featured guest artist for 1990 is the late El Jahr, who served as AGA director from 1981-87. El Jahr was a highly regarded water-colorist and handmade paper artist whose artistic influence was and programs that they shared with fellow artists and fnends. Today, the AGA continues to reach out through its monthly exhibits and education programming to promote, teach and nourish the creation and appreciation of the visual arts.

AGA has blossomed into an organization that today owns its own building and is embarking on the refurbishing of the lower level of the facility. The improved and renovated space will give additional exhibition and studio areas. felt by many area artists, art ap-preciators and educators during the short time he lived and worked in Appleton. In 1961, a small group of artists, dedicated to the visual arts, came together with a shared need to have a place to display and create their work. From these small beginnings has grown an organization supported by 500 artists and those who appreciate the arts.

The needs of the founder members to continue to develop their artistic skills led to workshops 1 1 i tion: 465-2256. Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra Inc. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Guest Concert, Cyprien Katsarls, pianist, 8:30 p.m., Civic Auditorium, Oshkosh. Information: 233-7510. Appleton Gallery of Arts Applications due for the PaperArts Festival statewide handmade paper competition.

For a prospectus, send self-addressed, stamped envelope to AGA. Feb. 15-17 22-24 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh "Happy End," 8 p.m., Fredric March Theatre. St. Norbert College "A Sleep of Prisoners," 8 p.m., Neil and Mary Webb Theatre, Abbot Pennings Hall of Fine Arts.

Feb. 15-18 Appleton West Theatre West High Musical: "Wonderful Town," 7:33 p.m. (2:03 p.m. Feb. 18), Appleton West Community auditorium, Information: 832-1588.

Feb. 15-18 22-25 Friends of Riverside Players Inc. "Pajama Game," 8 p.m. (2 p.m. Feb.

18 Feb. 25), Fine Arts Theatre, UWC-Fox Valley. Feb. 16 Lawrence University Jazz Lab Band, 8 p.m., Riverview Lounge, Memorial Union. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Faculty Recital: Frank Hoflmeister, voice, 8 p.m., Music Hall, Arts Communication Center.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 5th Street Band, a cappella, 8:30 p.m., Reeve Memorial Union. Feb. 16-18 St. Norbert College Winter Music Festival with St. Norbert College Oratorio Choir, Wind Ensemble, Abbey Brass, Flute Choir, Chamber Singers and high school bands and chorus students, time TBA.

Information: 337-3020. Feb. 17 Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve Cabin Fever Folk Sampler; times 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. Information: 731-6041. American Guild of Organists-Northeastern Wisconsin Chapter Workshops for church choir directors, a.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, Appleton.

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Arts and Performances Theatre Ballet of Canada, 8 p.m., Theatre Hall 171, UW-Green Bay. Marian College of Fond du Lac The Dolce Trio, a cello trio, 8 p.m., Marian College Commons. Information: 923-7600. Fox Valley Americanos Inc. Da Yoop-ers (show band), 8 p.m., Americanos Centre.

Information: 722-5543. Lawrence University Lawrence Chamber Players Concert, 8:30 p.m., Harper Hall, Music-Drama Center. Feb. 17 24 Appleton Gallery of Arts Children's Workshop: Treasure Island. Grades preschool through 6.

Information: 733-4089. Feb. 17,18 24,25 Company for Wisconsin Arts -Dinner Theatre, "On Golden Pond," 12:30 and 7 p.m. Feb. 17 and 24, 12:30 p.m.

Feb. 18 and 25, Butch's Anchor Inn, Oshkosh. Information: 236-5360. Feb. 18-25 Twin Cities Ecumenical Music Festival Rehearsals, 1:30 and 3 p.m., SL Gabriel Catholic Church, Neenah (concert date: Feb.

25). Information: 722-3000. EXHIBITS Permanent Exhibit Outagamie Museum "Tools of Change: The Work, Workers, and Tools of the Lower Fox River Valley: 1940-1950" and "Houdini." (Admission for Houdinl only). Through Feb. 16 Lawton Gallery, UW-Green Bay Ancient IdeasNew Techniques: Contemporary Chinese Art, noon to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday. Information: 465-2271. Through Feb. 24 Moyer Gallery Gallery Klebesadel, Marks, Daehnert Exhibitions. Gallery II: Helen R.

KlebesadelNancy Marks: Iconography In Watercolor. Gallery III: Richard H. Daehnert: Aeroscapes Works in Paper and Fabric. Through Feb. 25 Bergstrom-Mahler Museum "Retrospective: 60 Years" by Lester O.

Schwartz, Mixed Media Exhibition throughout Museum. Reeve Memorial Union, UW-Oshkosh Steve Sturtevant, photographs. Through Feb. 27 Priebe Gallery, UW-Oshkosh Peter Feldstein, photography. Reception: 7-9 p.m.

Feb. 21. Lectureworkshop: Feb. 22-23. Through Feb.

28 Avenue Art Division of Hang Up Gallery Cellular Works on Paper, Sophia Amm." Aaron Bohrod Fine Arts Gallery, UW Center-Fox Valley Judith Weinfurter, hand colored photographs. Hang Up Gallery of Fine Art Victorian Romanticism (reproductions), Creating a Mood." Through March 2 Godschalx Gallery, St. Norbert College Photographs by Jadwiga Przybylak, weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 337-3020. Through March 3 Appleton Gallery of Arts Inc.

Main and East Gallery Exhibit: 30th annual Unju-ried Midwinter Exhibit of recent works by Members of the Appleton Gallery of Arts. Through March 7 Paine Art Center Arboretum Selections from the Permanent Collection: The Barbizon Tradition; Main and Lower Galleries. Through March 9 Wriston Art Center, Lawrence University Ethnographic Collection: Artifacts of the Sepik Culture. Through March 18 Neville Public Museum of Brown County My Heritage: Paintings by James Lawton, Gallery II. Through April 8 Neville Public Museum of Brown County Dark Lady Dreaming: Quilts and Drawings by Amy Cordova; Walter Gallery.

Feb. 15-28 Avenue Art Division of Hang Up Gallery A showcase of unique framing. "Idea Workshop" on Feb. 15; come with questions and ideas on how to frame creatively and tastefully for a unique setting! Feb. 27-March 25 Reeve Memorial Union, UW-Oshkosh Student Photo Contest.

Awards night with guest speaker and reception 7-10 p.m. March 1, room 221. March 1-30 Avenue Art Division of Hang Up Gallery Graphics for Kids." March 1-31 Avenue Art Division of Hang Up Gallery Youth Art Month Local schools display works at The Avenue Shopping Center. March 6-29 Aaron Bohrod Fine Arts Gallery, UW Center-Fox Valley The Mr. Tom Show, sculpture, Tom Uebelherr.

Opening: 6-8 p.m. March 21. March 7-18 Appleton Gallery of Arts Inc. The High School Art Experience: Artwork by Outagamie County high school seniors. March 7-29 Priebe Gallery, UW-Oshkosh 17th annual High School Art Exhibit High School Art Day is March 29.

March 11 -April 22 Bergstrom-Mahler Museum Community Collects: Maritime Theme. Opening reception: March 9. March 11 -May 11 Godschalx Gallery, St. Norbert College Senior Art Exhibits, weekdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 17-Oct.

21 Neville Public Museum of Brown County Keeping House, History Gallery. March 18-Aprll 25 Paine Art Center Arboretum Of People and Places: The Floyd and Josephine Segel Collection of Photography, Main and Lower Galleries. March 20-Aprll 1 Appleton Gallery of Arts Wisconsin Art Education Association Youth Art Month exhibit. March 25-Aprll 29 Neville Public Museum of Brown County The Landscape in Black and White: Prints and Drawings from the Hag-gerty Museum of Art, Gallery II. March 27-Aprll 22 Reeve Memorial Union, UW-Oshkosh Tom Butt, outsider art.

EVENTSPERFORMANCES Through Feb. 17 Classic Arts Dinner Theatre "The Nerd," Thursday, Friday, Saturday, dinner 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Information: 734-2787. Today UW-Green Bay "Jesus Christ Superstar," University Theatre, Green Bay, 2 p.m. Information: 465-2256.

Lawrence University Guest Artist: John Sharp, 8 p.m., Harper Hall, Music-Drama Center. Lawrence University Coffeehouse Concert: Jim Pellinger, 9:30 p.m., Memorial Union. Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve A Valentine's Day Celebration p.m. Live music by Suzuki Education Association. Preregistration is necessary.

Information: 731-6041. Feb. 12 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Arts and Performances The Hudson Vagabond Puppets, life-size puppets recreate the characters In "Peter and the Wolf" and "The Lights of Bremen," 2 p.m., Theatre Hall 171, UWGB. Lawrence University Master class with John Sharp, 4:10 p.m., Harper Hall, Music-Drama Center. Feb.

13 Neenah High School Band-O-Rama, 7:30 p.m., O.J. Gym, Neenah. Oshkosh West High School Band Our Own," a concert of student conductors and soloists, 8 p.m., West High School Auditorium. Information: 424-4949. Feb.

14 Lawrence University Lawrence Composers Concert, 8:30 p.m., Harper Hall, Music-Drama Center. Feb. 15 Fox Valley Keyboard Teachers Monthly meeting, 9 a.m., Al Rollo Studios, Appleton. Information: 982-4378. University of Wisconsin Center-Fond du Lac The Wisconsin Brass Quintet, 7 p.m.., Student Center.

Information: 929-3600. UW-Green Bay Cheryl Grosso, percussion, 7:30 p.m., University Theatre. Informa Post-Crexant photo THE ART of El Jahr will be featured in the AGA members mid-winter exhibit. THE AS A MIRROR OF SOCIETY mm 'MM0W Appreciation classes by William A. Chaney, Lawrence's charismatic Professor of Western Culture March 27 May 22, 1990 Eight Tuesday evenings, 7-9 p.m.

Wriston Art Center Lawrence University $60 per person The Arts Alliance Is an orga nization committed to the coordination and promotion of the arts in the Fox Cities. eciWalls Members of the Arts Alliance and those who support them are invited to participate in the weekly calendar. For membership and calendar information, contact the Fox Valley Arts Alliance 734-4860. Events listed In this arts calendar are subject to change. i.fn:Mivt nn ana custom rmmmg Fox River Mall 734-9700 For more information, call the Lawrence University Preparatory Program, 832-6612.