2015–2016Season

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PUMP HOUSE REGIONAL ARTS CENTER

The Pump House Regional Arts Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1977. Housed in a re-purposed municipal waterworks structure, the organization offers a wide range of visual and performing arts opportunities that take advantage of the venue’s theater, three art galleries, classroom, pottery studio, and meeting areas. Twin vaulted wood ceilings and historic woodwork accent the remodeled interior of the fully accessible cultural center.The Pump House Regional Arts Center is home to award winning concerts, drama, exhibits, comedy, films, classes and more. Serving as the anchor of the City of La Crosse Arts District for decades, the center is affectionately known by locals as “the Pump House.”

608-785-1434www.thepumphouse.orgPump House Regional Arts Center119 King StreetLa Crosse, WI 54601

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FACILITIES

DAyTON THEATER Seating for 140; Steinway piano

KADER GALLERy 1600 square feet, hardwood floors

FRONT GALLERy Features a black exhibition wall and vaulted ceiling

BALCONy GALLERy Overlooks the Front Gallery; historic artisan railing

ART ROOM & CLAy STUDIO Pottery wheels and kiln; creative space

CONFERENCE ROOM Meeting, classroom and rehearsal space; upright piano

ACCESSIBILITy The Pump House is a fully accessible venue.Assisted listening devices available with advance reservation.

REST ROOMS Located on the main floor, either side of the black wall in the Front Gallery.

PARKING Surface lot west of building, parking ramps north and east of building, street parking

DATES All dates and events are subject to change. For information on any event, call 608-785-1434

HOURS Tuesday-Friday 11—7 Saturday 12—4Please note hours & events are subject to change.

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ORDERTickets may be ordered online: www.thepumphouse.org by phone: 608-785-1434; or in person: 119 King Street,La Crosse,WI.

PICK UP Pick up your tickets at the front desk before the performance.(Tickets will not be mailed.)

TIMES TO NOTE The box office opens one hour before each performance. The theater opens for seating 30 minutes before each performance.

SALES TAx 5.5% sales tax will be added to all sales.

SEATING Seating is General Admission. Re-served seating is available upon request for Pump House members at the Director level and above.

BEvERAGES A cash bar is available before performances and at intermission. Beverages are welcome in the theater.

DAy OF SHOW TICKETS Day of show tickets, when available, may be purchased in person or by phone. Pre–purchase is recommended.

DISCOUNTS Member ticket discounts apply to Pump House productions as determined by your membership level and are available by phone or in person.

REFUNDS All ticket purchases are nonrefundable.

TICKET ORDERING INFORMATION & POLICIES

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CONTENTS

vOLUNTEERING28

CONCERTS6-8

PERFORMING ARTS9-10

ExHIBITIONS11-17

EDUCATION18-19

ARTSPIRE20-21

FILM SOCIETy22

SPECIAL EvENTS22-23

MEMBERSHIP26-27

RENTALS24-25

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CONCERTS

GARNET ROGERSNovember 13

Often considered a “treasure,” the legendary Garnet Rogers is a skilled folk musician who writes beautiful, intricate lyrics, and plays a wide array of instruments including guitar, mandolin and flute.

STRING TIESHoliday BluegrassDecember 16-17

Individually and collectively accomplished musicians, the “Ties Guys” bring life and electricity to any setting with their high energy bluegrass melodies, sure to wear out the soles of any audience’s shoes.

COPPER BOxJanuary 23

Performing at the Pump House for the first time ever, Copper Box is a genre-bending celebration of fusion roots rock that channels the feel of a wild, small-town party with their audacious Americana sound. A must-see!

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CONCERTS

JOHNSMITHJanuary 8-9

With his faded blue jeans, his twinkly blue eyes, and infectious smile, Johnsmith connects with audiences from Nashville to Ireland. His folk music portrays his love of life, family, friends, and his desire to spread that love wherever he goes.

MOORS & McCUMBERFebruary 5

Long-time friends and travel companions of Johnsmith, these Pump House debuts wield an assortment of instruments, and bring audiences to life with catchy folk melodies that are big, bright, and electrifying to watch!

ELLIS PAULApril 2

One of the leading voices in American songwriting, Ellis’ charismatic, personally authentic performance style has influenced a generation of artists toward true folk music.

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WILLy PORTERMay 7

An accomplished finger-style guitarist, singer and songwriter, Willy combines his musicianship with his honed skills as a storyteller and a comedian to bring a memorable close to the Pump House concert season.

HARMONIOUS WAILApril 16

Blending jazz, swing, and gypsy styles together, Harmonious Wail seamlessly fastens infectious rhythms alongside impassioned vocals to create an energized bond between their music and the audience.

CONCERTS

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DANCING THE SACREDOctober 23—25

This collaboration between the Pump House and La Crosse Dance Centre explores what is sacred to different peoples and cultures through spoken word, song, poetry, and dance.Directed by Anne Drecktrah Choreography by Nikki Balsamo Music directed by Diane Foust.

—Produced by Pump House Regional Arts Center La Crosse Dance Centre

COULEE REGION UNSCRIPTEDImprovised Tales of Terror: October 15—17 Mythed Connections: February 11—13

Devoted to long-form improv, La Crosse’s newest comedy troupe presents two new shows. —Produced by Coulee Region Unscripted

HEART OF LA CROSSESeptember 10—12, 17—19, 24—26

Celebrate 35 years of making La Crosse laugh.

—Produced by Heart of La Crosse Comedy Troupe.

PERFORMING ARTS

DARK LA CROSSE TOUR: RADIO SHOWOctober 30—31 & November 6—7

Learn about the seedier side of La Crosse’s past in this stage production in the format of an old time radio show. —Produced by La Crosse Public Library.

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THE SEASONMay 12—14 & May 19—21

After recently losing his wife, Danny struggles to prepare his remote mountain resort for another long hunting season, finding solace in a mysterious woman named Charlotte and an eccentric array of locals. Written by C.R. Wolff Directed by Steven Walker

—Produced by Blue LobStar Entertainment.

MISTLETOE & MySTERyDecember 10—13

In the style of an old-time mystery radio show, this original Pump House production takes you back to a 1940’s holiday evening, with some added mystery.Adapted by Anne Drecktrah & David Gardiner

—Produced by Pump House Regional Arts Center

OLD SCHOOL vARIETy SHOW November 21December 19January 16February 20

Michael Scott gathers a wide variety of performing artists to present unique seasonal shows.

—Produced by Old School Company

PERFORMING ARTS

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ART ExHIBITIONS

FLOWMarcia ThompsonKader Gallery ExhibitionSeptember 30—November 14Reception October 16, 5-7 pm

In this compilation of monotypes, drawings and collages, Marcia visually investigates the concept of “flow,” as in the flow of thoughts, water, blood and wind.

SCRIBBLE STORIES IN CLAyLayl McDillFront Gallery ExhibitionSeptember 30—November 14Reception October 16, 5-7 pm

Creating a feeling of wonder reminiscent of the feelings experienced as a child, Layl sculpts brightly colored clay representations of sketches formed through her interest in fantasy and imaginative exploration.

HOMAGE TO vIvIAN MAIERTim HammondKader Gallery ExhibitionNovember 18—December 31Reception November 20, 5-7 pm

In this series, photographer Tim Hammond captures and shares naturally composed overlooked human moments and fleeting images of people in everyday life. In doing so, he pays tribute to the mysterious photographer Vivian Maier, whose images defined the art of Street photography.

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[art]ifact: WHERE HISTORy MEETS ARTLa Crosse County Historical Society and Pump House Regional Arts Center present: “[art]ifact: where history meets art.” This unique exhibit showcases locally made historical artifacts from the La Crosse County Historical Society’s collection, alongside new original artwork inspired by these objects and their stories. This exhibit is planned, organized, and mounted with the help of students in the Public and Policy History Major at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse.

BEHIND [art] ifact

Historians and artists speak about their processes. Sundays: February 28, March 6, April 3, April 10, April 17. 2 pm

[art]ifactVarious ArtistsKader Gallery Exhibition February 24 – April 17Reception February 26, 6—7:30 pm

ART ExHIBITIONS

This wedding dress is one of 15 artifacts that will be interpreted by artists for the exhibition.

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20 COMMODITIES THAT CHANGED THE WORLDGiulia BuffaFront Gallery Exhibition January 6—February 13 Reception January 8, 5-7 pm

“We are what we eat, ” but what do we eat? Giulia Buffa shows us the historical connections between us, humans, and the food we ingest daily through unique pieces of photo-graphic graphic design.

ACT III, SCENE IICarter HammondKader Gallery ExhibitionJanuary 6—February 13Reception January 8, 5-7 pm

Using the connection to the piece and the experience of making it to fuel his creativity, Carter Hammond creates abstract images over vintage documents collected from the 1950’s to the early 1980’s, including maps and blueprints.

ART ExHIBITIONS

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I CARRIED IT WITH MEMarc MankeKader Gallery ExhibitionMay 25—July 9Reception June 9, 5-7 pm

Marc’s series of large scale quilt, textile, and sculptural objects attempt to reconcile the softness and warmth of Midwestern domesticity with the economic pursuits and business mentality of the agricultural profession.

ART ExHIBITIONS

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THE QUICK AND THE CLEANQuenten BrownFront Gallery Exhibition May 25 - July 9, 2016Reception: June 9, 5-7 pm

Using billboards, cell phone towers, power lines, and heavy machinery as inspiration, Quenten’s mixed media pieces show an abstract allusion to a man-made form existing in, and interacting with, a fabricated sense of depth.

PERCEPTIONCaleb ManskeBalcony Gallery ExhibitionMay 25—July 9Reception June 9, 5-7 pm

With emphasized thick application of paint, Caleb challenges our views on landscape painting, and brings us into a world caught between abstraction and reality.

CATHyJEAN CLARKKader Gallery Exhibition July 20—August 27Reception July 22, 5-7 pm

Using the wonderful nature of our Wisconsin landscape as her inspiration, CathyJean creates mixed media etchings questioning how the landscape can completely transform one's view.

ART ExHIBITIONS

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THE ARTIST’S MUSETim PahsBalcony Gallery ExhibitionJuly 13—August 27Reception July 22, 5-7 pm

In his series of photographs, Tim explores the idea of the muse as the presence of people in every-day life that motivate and inspire.

SURvIvALSarah PedersonFront Gallery Exhibition July 20—August 27Reception July 22, 5-7 pm

Using elements of trompe l’oeil, Sarah's work invokes empathy and brings viewers in to take a closer look at survival and what the cost of survival might be.

ART ExHIBITIONS

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4-HBalcony Gallery Exhibition September 30—October 31Reception October 15, 4:30-6 pm

La Crosse Elementary SchoolsBalcony Gallery Exhibition December 16—January16Reception December 17, 4:30-6 pm

La Crosse SchoolsKader Gallery Exhibition April 20 – May 21Reception: April 22, 5-7 pm

Aquinas SchoolsFront and Balcony Galleries Exhibition April 20 – May 21Reception: April 22, 5-7 pm

Onalaska High SchoolBalcony Gallery Exhibition March 30 – April 16Reception: March 31, 4:30 -6 pm

ChiledaBalcony Gallery Exhibition November 4—December 12Reception November 5, 4:30-6 pm

Holmen ElementaryBalcony Gallery Exhibition January 20—February 20Reception January 21, 5 - 7 pm

Bangor SchoolsBalcony Gallery Exhibition February 24—March 5Reception February 25, 4:30-6:30 pm

Tomah SchoolsBalcony Gallery Exhibition March 9 – 26Reception: March 12, 1 -3 pm

"It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child."

—Pablo Picasso

yOUTH ART ExHIBITIONS

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CLAy STUDIO & ART CLASSESThe Pump House offers a popular Open Clay Studio, every Tuesday, 4-7 pm and by appointment.

Private lessons are available upon request.

The Pump House offers classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels, including drawing, painting, pottery and clay hand-building. Scholarships are made possible by Designing Jewelers.

For a full class schedule please visit our website!

PAINT & POUREnjoy a glass of wine while a professional instructor guides you step-by-step through a painting. Go home with a new sense of mastery, and your own original work of art. We provide everything you need including paint brushes, paint, stretched and primed canvas, and your first glass of wine. Additional beverages are provided at the cash bar.

Paint & Pour workshops are held the third Sunday and Monday of each month.

Schedule a private Paint & Pour for your birthday, work party, or simply for a fun night out with your friends.

No experience necessary. 

EDUCATION

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EDUCATION

MUSIC TOGETHER & MUSIC TOGETHER BIG KIDSBebop & Bundles offers Music Together, an internationally acclaimed music program for young children (birth to 5 years) and the adults who love them. This program uses research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement. Music Together Big Kids (ages 5 to 7) focuses on basic music literacy and introduces choreography, harmony singing, and much more.

Director: Kathryn Skemp Moran To enroll: 608-738-1609, bebopandbundles.com

PIANO LESSONSThe Pump House is home to Krysta Wright’s Piano Studio, welcoming students grades K-12 and beginning adults. Krysta holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in Piano Pedagogy and Performance.Call to enroll: 319-654-5236

HAPPy MUSIC STUDIOThe Happy Music Studio is a co-op of local musicians and music teachers. The co-op instructors include: Amy Magnuson: voice, piano, beginning guitar, and “music & mentorship”; Amy Hatlevig: guitar, sound and recording; Beth Miller: flute, folk woodwinds, beginning guitar; and Josh Rabie: guitar, fiddle, banjo, and harmonica. For more information call:608-385-1370

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June 10—11

Artspire La Crosse connects our dynamic and creative community through meaningful arts experiences. Held at the Pump House in the City of La Crosse Arts District and throughout Historic Downtown La Crosse, this all-inclusive and free event represents and engages the many diverse elements and cultures of the La Crosse area.

An Art Fair & Sale is held, providing an opportunity for the community to interact with and support our regional artists. Multiple stages host a myriad of nonstop performing arts, entertainment, and cultural events. Interactive arts events are held in and outside of the Pump House, and throughout downtown La Crosse. Area food vendors are also present. And so much more!Artspire La Crosse is a production of the Pump House Regional Arts Center.

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SPECIAL EvENTS

FILM SOCIETy

The Pump House Film Society gathers one Sunday evening per month, September through May, to screen award-winning films from around the world, then enjoy a discussion and share a light meal. Films are selected throughout the season to present the most recent titles available.

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35TH ANNUAL PUMP HOUSE/WIZM RADIO AUCTIONApril 23-24, 1-5 pm Support the arts in your community by participating in the annual Pump House/WIZM Radio Auction. During our annual auction you’ll

find hundreds of items and services to bid on. Just tune into WIZM 1410 during the auction to bid on items like: guitars, car washes, massages, wine baskets, sports memorabilia, hotel packages, and so much more! Proceeds benefit the Pump House. Sponsored by WIZM Radio.

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SPECIAL EvENTS

A PUMP HOUSE NEW yEAR'S EvE À PARISDecember 31

Share in laughter and fun while the Pump House wines and dines you into 2016. Fine food, live music and dancing will compliment continuous entertainment at the soirée chez Pump House! Dress for this elegant evening is black-tie optional.

PATRON RECOGNITION RECEPTIONApril 15

This evening of food, friends and fun brings together the community and family members to honor a special person or couple who have given of themselves the Pump House and the arts in the La Crosse area.

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RENTALS

Your love storY deserves a storied setting

Choose the Pump House for your special day.

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Choose the Pump House for your wedding, graduation, holiday party, or other special events and private parties. Our charming historic building is the perfect setting for a truly memorable occasion.

In addition to providing an exceptional venue for your guests, your choice to host at the Pump House supports the arts in our community.

GRADUATION PARTIES

RETREATS

HOLIDAy EvENTS

PRIvATE PARTIES

RECEPTIONS

WEDDINGS

MEETINGS

RENTALS

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The Pump House has a long, venerable history of being a fun place for the arts. Since 1977, we have supplied the Coulee Region with memorable performances, inspired our community with art exhibitions, and educated our youth through unique opportunities. This is possible thanks to generous support from our members. We couldn’t do it without you.

Pump House membership includes numerous benefits. Many members consider the biggest benefit is knowing that they are contributing to a cause that provides our community with inspirational art opportunities. Membership is the foundation upon which the Pump House rests. Please join or renew today.

Memberships forms are available in person at the Pump House or on our website. Forms may also be requested by mail.

MEMBERSHIP

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MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP LEvELS

ARTS ANGEL

$1000

vISIONARy

$500

BENEFACTOR

$250

DIRECTOR

$125

PATRON

$50

FRIEND

$35

STUDENT

$15

Visit thepumphouse.org for a complete list of benefits!

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vOLUNTEER INvOLvEMENT

LITTLE FREE LIBRARyDesigned and constructed by long-time friend and volunteer, Dan Lee, the Pump House Little Free Library is actually a mini replica of our beautiful building. You can find the Little Free Library outside the Pump House, in the front of the building. Come visit, take a book, leave a book, or both!

Get involved in all the action and have fun while contributing to your community cultural center. Volunteers are a vital component to the Pump House Regional Arts Center’s annual success. They give thousands of donated hours assisting in a wide variety of necessary roles. Docents, Ticket Takers, Event Hosts, Greeters, Gardeners, Maintenance, Poster Distribution, Office Assistants, Gallery Committee, and more!

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BOARD & STAFF

2015—2016

BOARD OF DIRECTORSRyan Soberg, PresidentCraig Hanson, Vice PresidentDonald Smith, Past PresidentJulie Deets, TreasurerFranci Stavropoulos, SecretaryToni Asher, Executive DirectorLee HafemannAnne HlavackaDoug KernsLance PaulsonAshley Stussy

PUMP HOUSE STAFFToni Asher, Executive Director McKenzie Olson, Arts Administrator Ben Alberti, Arts Administrator Bret Rademacher, Arts Administrator

PHOTO CREDITS

Thank you to all of the photographers who contributed their work to this brochure: Jerry Weigel, Tiffany Brubaker, Clay Riness, Bob Good, Noveau Studios.

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SPONSORS

—Pump House thanks all of our sponsors for their generous support.

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the state of

Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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