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Creative Writing Critique: Die Erfindung des Lebens (Satis Shroff)
May 12th, 2010 by Satis Shroff: Lecturer, Author, Poet, Singer(MGV-Kappel) Germany
Creative Writing Critique: Satis Shroff Book-review:Ortheil, Hanns-Josef Die Erfindung des Lebens, Luchterhand Literaturverlag, 590 pages,ISBN 978-3-630-87296-4. Kirchzarten, a scenic Schwarz
ald town, lies in the heart of the Dreisam Valley from where you can take the train to Titisee and the Black Forest. A tranquil place to go for extended walks and bike tours. And it was in Kirchzarten where I met Hanns-Josef Ortheil. To be precise: at Katrin Beltran's Kirchzartener Bücherstube. Katrin studied Geography and went to work with microsoft in Munich where he met her husband. The two of them decided to overtake her Mom's Bücherstube when she retired, where she loves to arrange author-readings. Katrin said, 'I don't earn much during the readings but we get attention from the media, and that's good for our Bücherstube.' Die Erfindung des Lebens is the story of a young man in the style of a Bildungsroman, an educational novel, in the tradition of Goethe's The Sorrow of Young Werther and James Joyce's Stephen Hero, which was eventually published as A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. Hanns-Josef Ortheil looks good for his age, has a lot of blond hair, shows no signs of greying, and is soft-spoken and works sympathetic and quiet. He has a pleasant voice which he keeps modulating to suit the text he's reading, sometimes loud, fast and calm. A lecturer who knows his way around in the reading circuit in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. This novel tells us about a biography that has to be re-invented every time after fate strikes a blow. What comes out is a thrilling account of a young pianist, and later a writer who's fate takes a happy turn. The subject matter is organised chronically in five major chapters: I The Mute Child, II The Flight, III Rome and IV The Return. Hanns-Josef Ortheil was born in 1951 in Cologne and lives in Stuttgart, Hildesheim. He belongs to one of the most important contemporary authors and has received many literary prizes. He works as a professor for Creative Writing and Cultural Journalism at the University of Hildesheim. As to the treatment, I must say that it shows an extensive study into the protagonist's life and his art of thinking and psyche as a person with a ludicrous autism, after all this 'Ich-Erzähler' is writing about himself in the first person singular. He describes his symbiotic relationship with his mother, his journey with his father to a family homestead, life there and separation from his dear mother, who'd actually curbed his life, development and social contacts with his peers through her omnipotent muteness. His father's unconventional methods of teaching and the development of the young mind are noteworthy in this novel. The book reveals the author's life as a young man, his childhood and youth and his early success as a writer, after he had to give up playing the piano due to a chronic inflammation of the tendons his fingers. As the only surviving son of his parents, who have lost two sons during the World War II, and two other sons after the War, he grew up in Cologne with his parents. The mother has become mute, and in her muteness she communicates with her husband and son only through small, neat chits written during the day, stacked and held together by a rubber. He, the only surviving son, lives also mute beside her. It takes years for him to free himself from the clamour of his family and goes to Rome to begin his career as a pianist. Talking about his mute days as a child he says: 'sometimes I used to believe, nothing could separate me and mother at any time, no one and nothing in this world.' A deep mother-son attachment. He goes on to say, 'Father used to come early in the evening, and he belonged to us two. He was the third in our alliance, he used to leave the common apartment early morning and spend the entire day in the free Nature. My father worked as a survey engineer. When he returned he'd give my mother a kiss on her forehead. Then he'd ask her a few questions: how are you, is everything okay, anything new? Mother reacted always mute by shoving a small packet of chits she'd written during the day. Hans-Josef was also mute and there was no one whom he could ask.' You have to imagine how it feels to live in a traumatised family, where the mother and son do not speak and only write and read small letters as a form of communication. I've left out the other two chapters just to make your curious. The way Ortheil describes his visit to the Conservatorium in Rome with Marietta, whom he has taught the piano, and now tells her what questions to ask her prospective piano teachers, their choice of a warm and spontaneous pianist and how they leave him for an hour with a Steinway piano is delightful. The description conjours up images akin to Patrick Süskind's Jean-Baptiste in 'Parfume,' the man with the extraordinary smell. Whereas Süskind's descriptions of scents and fragrances are a sensual experience for your olfactory glands, Ortheil's confrontation with this piano is like the taming of the shrew, as he begins to play Schuman's Fantasie in C-Major. He sweats in Rome, takes off his shirt, improvises, switches over to Phil Glass, and comes back to Fantasia again and again like in a trance. He flirts with the seventh piano sonate by Sergej Prokofieff. When it's over, the applause comes from the street below. But the pianist doesn't take a bow and chooses to remain unknown and undiscovered. The memory of bygone days overwhelms him. Ortheil always told his parents about his piano studies in Rome but never about the separation from Clara. This time he comes home without prior announcement. He has long hair, and not even the local taxi driver recognises him. He returns home after two years in Rome and decides then and there never to leave his beloved home again. His mother greets him with, 'Johannes! My good boy!' After a visit to the university hospital in Cologne he decides to end his career as a pianist. He goes with his mother to one of her readings. She reads Balzac for an audience. At home, she reads Stendhal, Flaubert and Proust. In the meantime, Ortheil dreams of Rome, Clara and calls Signora Francesca. A-major, that's the most tender and also the saddest major-tone ever…Beethoven and Schubert wrote poems in A-major. Ortheil meets his former teacher Walter Fornemann, who can't believe that his pupil now to work as a waiter and give up his career as a pianist virtuoso. He says he wants to go for walks, be underway and write. He wants to rewrite his notebooks and diaries. He's written thousands of rough notebooks. So he becomes a writer. Fornemann says to Ortheil, 'In reality you were not only a pianist but a writer since your childhood.' When I asked whether his book was an autobiography, Ortheil said in his own words that 'it is not a classical autobiography because it isn't detailed and pragmatic.' On the other hand, it is an excellent novel that has been inspired autobiographically. It is a tale about the psychological dependence, almost an addiction, to the world of his ancestors. At the same time, it's a homage to his parents who learn to live again after years of sorrow, misery, deprivation during, and after the World War II. He also mentioned that he has a lot to thank the German literary pope Marcel Reich-Ranicki who appreciated and praised his work. Ranicki, it might be noted, can make or break an author. Ortheil's work has been recently awarded the Literary Prize of Brandenburg, the Thomas Mann Prize, the Georg-K.-Glaser Prize, the Koblenz Literature Prize, the Nicolas Born Prize, the latest being the Elizabeth-Langgässer Literature Prize. His novels have been published in 20 languages. His German book-titles are: Die grosse Liebe 2003, Die geheimen Stunden der Nacht 2005, Das verlangen nach Liebe 2007. His other books are: Wie Romane entstehen 2008 and Lesehunger 2009. Apropos Kartin Beltran, she's bringing out a book about the beautiful Dreisam Valley. You bet I'll review it. The book will be published by Herder Verlag, Freiburg. Welcome to the Schwarzwald (Black Forest). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Autor Biographie Satis Shroff ist Dozent, Schriftsteller, Dichter und Kunstler und außerdem Lehrbeauftragter für Creative Writing an der Albert Ludwigs Universität Freiburg. Er hat sechs Bücher geschrieben: Im Schatten des Himalaya (Gedichte und Prosa), Through Nepalese Eyes (Reisebericht), Katmandu, Katmandu (Gedichte und Prosa mit Nepali autoren) Glacial Whispers (Gedichtesammlung zwischen 1997-2010). Er hat zwei Sprachführer im Auftrag von Horlemannverlag und Deutsche Stiftung für Entwicklungsdienst (DSE) geschrieben, außerdem drei Artikeln über die Gurkhas, Achtausender und Nepals Symbolen für Nelles Verlags 'Nepal' und über Hinduismus in "Nepal: Myths & Realities (Book Faith India). Sein Gedicht "Mental Molotovs" wurde im epd-Entwicklungsdienst (Frankfurt) veröffentlicht. Seine Lyrik sind in Slow Trains, International Zeitschrift, World Poetry Society (WPS), New Writing North, Muses Review, The Megaphone, Pen Himalaya, Interpoetry publiziert worden. Er ist ein Mitglied von Writers of Peace, poets, essayists, novelists (PEN), World Poetry Society (WPS) usw. Satis Shroff lebt in Freiburg (poems, fiction, non-fiction) und schreibt über ökologische, medizin-ethnologische und kultur-ethnische Themen. Er hat Zoologie und Botanik in Nepal, Sozialarbeit und Medizin in Freiburg und Creative Writing in Freiburg und UK studiert. Da Literatur eine der wichtigsten Wege ist, um die Kulturen kennenzulernen, hat er sein Leben dem Kreatives Schreiben gewidmet. Er arbeitet als Dozent in Basel (Schweiz) und in Deutschland an der Akademie für medizinische Berufe (Uniklinik Freiburg). Ihm wurde der DAAD-Preis verliehen. © 2010, Satis Shroff. You may republish this article online provided you keep the by-line, the author's note, and the active hyperlinks. less
June 28th, 2010 by Satis Shroff: Lecturer, Author, Poet, Singer(MGV-Kappel) Germany
Commentary: Waltz versus Tango (Satis Shroff, Freiburg-Kappel) Stop the press. Germany, this historically disciplined and merciless soccer nation, that shot a penalty to the sky during a world cha
pionship since 1974, has overrun England with 4:1. Podolski, even though born in Poland, scored against the Brit team. Joachim Löw is in cloud seven (German: Siebte Himmel), thanks to Podolski, a great lad with an infectious smile and a stunning left leg. The German team fought not only like lions but used their heads to perform an excellent combination football, a football that makes your heart beat higher. The British team was more for man-to-man fights, tacklings and kick-and-rush tactic which bore fruit only once in the entire game. Lempard's goal was so fast that no referee or linesman was able to register it. The camera did. But what actually counts on the field is what the referee sees with his own two eyes. And his fifa linesmen saw only the last sequence of the ball bouncing and the German goalie clearing it. 'God Save the Queen' sang the British audience and players with their hands over their hearts. The Queen is safe but Britain doesn't feel well. I wonder what the Daily Mail and the Times will come out with tomorrow. Perhaps 'British Pansies run over by German Panzer?' That comes from reading too many Battler Briton comics in the Grammar and Comprehensive schools in which the Germans, who invariably bear names like Hans, Fritz and Joachim and keep on repeating only the three words 'Achtung, Halt and Jawohl.' World War II is long over and new generations of friendly, sympathetic, travelling and intelligent Germans have long taken the place of the Germans of yesteryears. And yet boulevard and even serious English newspapers and journals still promote the cliches of yesterday, which is a shame. One on-looker even displayed proudly his cloth German Messerschmidt plane, another cliché of the Second World War. No sir, it wasn't the hackneyed cliché that won the day but a young, talented, sovereign team with dream passes that shone today. Löw's boys showed us the delights of soccer and team-play. Schweinsteiger, Podolski, Klose, Özil and Müller as well as the whole compact German showed what team-spirit is. It was dream football for Germany and a disappointing and traumatic experience for Britain. That the fighting spirit alone doesn't suffice in soccer was a bitter experience for trainer Capello, who had a munity in his British Bounty. Against Slovenia the three British Lions showed their prowess and capabilities in man-to-man duels. England beat the Slovenians 1:0 through Jermain Defoe of Tottenham Hotspurs. Whereas other teams make use of vuvuzelas when their teams attack, English fans prefer to sing. The match England versus Germany was on the whole fair, the number of yellow cards was kept to a minimum, and the flow of the game was allowed by referee Stark. 'We've won the game with our heads,' said Capello in their second last game. But our German lads more of the Kampfgeist, strategy and tactics, wasn't it? They worked hard, ran, fought, had discipline, team-spirit and endurance. Özil, Klose, Podolski, Müller et al were at their best, especially Podolski and Klose who in reality weren't in form in their respective clubs but rose to the occasion and thanked trainer Löw with unforgettable goals. As the last 45 minutes ticked away David Beckham's countenance became a granite mask. The fact that he'd patted his colleagues and spoken words of courage in the intermission hadn't helped a bit. Good old Rooney wasn't his old self either. Maradonna's Agentinians have won a decisive battle against the Mexicans. Ah, what a promising match. I don't want to conjour up memories of the Falklands, but it'll be a German waltz versus Argentinian tango. Which team might win? Your guess is just as good as mine. I pead for more of the ratio and less of the emotio. The better team shall prevail. Autor Biographie Satis Shroff ist Dozent, Schriftsteller, Dichter und Kunstler und außerdem Lehrbeauftragter für Creative Writing an der Albert Ludwigs Universität Freiburg. Er hat sechs Bücher geschrieben: Im Schatten des Himalaya (Gedichte und Prosa), Through Nepalese Eyes (Reisebericht), Katmandu, Katmandu (Gedichte und Prosa mit Nepali autoren) Glacial Whispers (Gedichtesammlung zwischen 1997-2010). Er hat zwei Sprachführer im Auftrag von Horlemannverlag und Deutsche Stiftung für Entwicklungsdienst (DSE) geschrieben, außerdem drei Artikeln über die Gurkhas, Achtausender und Nepals Symbolen für Nelles Verlags 'Nepal' und über Hinduismus in "Nepal: Myths & Realities (Book Faith India). Sein Gedicht "Mental Molotovs" wurde im epd-Entwicklungsdienst (Frankfurt) veröffentlicht. Seine Lyrik sind in Slow Trains, International Zeitschrift, World Poetry Society (WPS), New Writing North, Muses Review, The Megaphone, Pen Himalaya, Interpoetry publiziert worden. Er ist ein Mitglied von Writers of Peace, poets, essayists, novelists (PEN), World Poetry Society (WPS) usw. Satis Shroff lebt in Freiburg (poems, fiction, non-fiction) und schreibt über ökologische, medizin-ethnologische und kultur-ethnische Themen. Er hat Zoologie und Botanik in Nepal, Sozialarbeit und Medizin in Freiburg und Creative Writing in Freiburg und UK studiert. Da Literatur eine der wichtigsten Wege ist, um die Kulturen kennenzulernen, hat er sein Leben dem Kreatives Schreiben gewidmet. Er arbeitet als Dozent in Basel (Schweiz) und in Deutschland an der Akademie für medizinische Berufe (Uniklinik Freiburg). Ihm wurde der DAAD-Preis verliehen. less
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Admiral of the Fleet known as Richard Howe, 8th March 1726 A.D.was born #onthisday and died 5th August 1799 A.D. Howe was a British Naval Officer.
He served during the war of Austrian Succession in which he gained a reputation from the amphibious operations against the French of Britain policy naval descent the seven years' Wars. Richard took part in naval warfare and captained a massive naval victory at the Battle of Quiberon Bay in November 1759.
In the North America he was the best known as Howe during their service of the American Revolutionary war. Where he acted as a naval commander and a peace commissioner with American rebels.


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text: N consecutive words or characters treated as a Feature. In the phrase, "To be or not to be," a word Bigram (i.e., 2-gram) would be "to be"; a word An N-Gram where N = 3 (i.e., a 3-gram). (i.e., 3-gram) would be "to be or"; a Quad-Gram (i.e., 4-gram) would be "to be or not"; and so on. See also Shingling. 1


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Traffic has been halted this week in Nice, while pedestrians stand along the streets watching a car chase, completely unafraid of the bullets flying out the vehicles. Sound like a movie? It kind of is. Shooting for the TV spinoff of The Transporter franchise began this week in the South of France, under the direction of Andy Mikita.
Produced by Luc Besson's EuropaCorp and Lagardère Entertainment, The Transporter will be filming in the French city before heading out to Toronto next month. Hit the jump for more details and cast info.
About 1 km of the famous Promenade des Anglais, overlooking the Mediterranean, was shut down to traffic, prompting some unhappy drivers to honk and complain. Most people, however, enjoyed the live action scenes. A Hollywood moment on the Riviera which will continue until Friday evening.
In a video interview, executive producer Bernard Bouix told Nice Matin that they wanted to keep the spirit of the trilogy:
"We wanted to stay connected to the three movies. We wanted to keep a geographical tie. François Berléand played Tarconi, one of the main characters in the movie, and he's back in the series. So we wanted to be kind of like the cousins of the three films. These are tough shooting conditions because shutting down the Promenade des Anglais requires obtaining authorization months in advance. I must say that the city of Nice has been extremely hospitable, even zen for such a shoot."
As for disrupting the tranquility of the Riviera, Bouix promises The Transporter will make up for the inconvenience. "The beautiful images of Nice that will be seen in 80 countries will hopefully compensate for all the hassle we've caused."
The Transporter's first season consists of 12 52-minute episodes and will air on Cinemax in the US in 2012.
As for the cast, there are a few familiar faces.
François Berléand reprises his role as Tarconi, while his big screen co-star Jason Statham is replaced by Prison Break actor Chris Vance to play Frank Martin, the discreet and hunky chauffeur/transporter. He seems like a good choice and shares a few common points with Statham – he's British and can do moody pretty well.
And if you don't know what a transporter is, here is a quick lesson:
"He transports anything, anywhere, for anyone, as long as the client is willing to pay the price. His rules are simple. 1. No names. 2. Never change the deal. 3. Never open the package. Except when he decides to change the rules. Which he does. Every single time. Systematically."
Other cast members include Hungarian actress Andrea Osvart, who plays Carla, and Delphine Chanéac, seen in Splice and the 2004 French box-office smash Brice de Nice.


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Note: Translated words like the word 'Catholic' indicate unusual relationships between the character positions in the word(s) being translated and result of the translation. God (UFO/ET) talks to us through the ET Corn Gods language translation of words.
Words and groups of words are like computer programs which explode into a family of predetermined meanings.
C is Carbon.
Ar-66-66 .. = "52", book "ath".
Carbon = "Cath bon".
Drop "o".
Bn is bad,
Ba is 21, L+I, "Li".
Carbon = "Catholi en"
En is 5 ad, book ac, M, 1000, 100, c.
Carbon = "Catholic".
Drop o.
L is 50, 5, e.
C is 100, 5050, LL, 1212, X, 2+4, 6+66+66 .. = "ST".
Catholic = "Catholic Atheist".
C is 3, book of Lev.
L is 50, 50-40 = 10, "J".
v is 5. 2+3. "w"
Catholic = "Jew Catholic Atheist"
Catholic = "Atheist Atheist Atheist Atheist Atheist Atheist …"
C's cancel.
Catholic = "Athei".
I is 9, ix, x is 24, 2+4, 6, 6+66+66…. = "St".
Catholic = "Atheist".
Note: GOD has arranged the letters in words to show that Religions are not favored. Catholics and Jews are "Atheists". Clever guy, that "GOD".


text: Kalley Richards is the Nom de plume of a seeker of peace and love. While I have always valued and tried to live both in my interpersonal relationships, I am a relative newcomer to the practical application of those ideals to the world around me. I have studied human interaction and learning with people of various ages and backgrounds, and have found that each person has value. There is something to be learned from each person I meet. I continue to study and learn about people both as individuals and as part of the world's progression either towards or away from peace.


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Ne-Yo set to work on Beyonce's new album!
If there's one thing we know for sure about Beyonce's next record, it's that it will be well and truly worth the wait!
First there was the pic of Jay-Z in the studio with his talented wife, then the rumour hit high gear last week with talk of a collaboration with Justin Timberlake, and now superstar Ne-Yo has confirmed he's been working with Beyonce on her latest album too!
The singer gave MTV News the scoop backstage at Jingle Ball in New York City, last week.
"I actually just spoke to her tonight about that before we got here," he said about the upcoming studio meet-up.
"So definitely going to get in some stuff with her."
Queen Bey's 2013 album has been getting plenty of hype lately and according to Ne-Yo, fans will not be disappointed!
"Who knows? Maybe we'll get another 'Irreplaceable' out of the batch. You never know," he dished to MTV News.
Beyonce's friend and producer The Dream recently teased that the 'Love On Top' singer's new material should drop in time for her performance at the Super Bowl in February.
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How the hell is it October already?? It feels like I did my last collection haul last week. Anyway, let's just get straight into the post.
The Hobbit
Tolkien Collection Haul: April-June 2016
I almost forgot to do this post! For some reason I thought April-July was three months, can't tell you why I had that brain fart. The past few months have been very good to my collection, especially the book portion of it! Like I said in an earlier haul post, one day I'll figure out how to nicely display everything but today is still not that day. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
New Zealand Haul!
Forever upset that my tour with Red Carpet Tours is over, luckily I bought lots of souvenirs to help me remember it. Looking back I wish I bought more stuff, especially books! I have no idea how I managed to stop myself from buying more copies of LOTR and The Hobbit.
First group of items I bought were from the Hobbiton movie site store. The fact that I managed to spend only about $60 USD is a miracle. This was only the second day of the tour so I knew I had to pace myself, if I didn't I would have easily spent all of my NZ budget. Kicking myself that I didn't buy that two-volume edition of The Hobbit, that store was the only place I've seen it! Next time — that's what I keep telling myself. So this is what I bought:
- The Hobbit cap – I never wear hats, but I bought this so I wouldn't a get sunburn on my face. I gave it to my dad when I got home.
- Green Dragon mug – Every mug was different, the colors were never in the same exact spot which I loved.
- Green Dragon shirt – The back has some lyrics from the song.
- Hobbiton postcard – I should have bought more!
- Hobbiton Movie Set pen
- Hobbiton Movie Set bottle opener – I don't drink often so I don't see myself using this any time soon but it's so pretty! Obviously I needed it.
- Hobbiton Movie Set magnet – I love that it's made from wood.
The Battle of the Five Armies Extended Edition – SPOILERS!!!
I saw the extended edition of The Battle of the Five Armies last night and….
Tolkien Collection Haul: July-September 2015
July, August and September were pretty good to my Tolkien Collection! Got a nice mix of items, from books to a Gollum hat.
Here's my first batch of books. Bought that copy of The Tolkien Companion by J.E.A. Taylor at a book sale over the summer, I want to say it was $2? Too bad there dust jacket is missing. I had a difficult time finding the ISBN, but inside it says PR6039.032Z49 1976 828′.9'1209 76-5203. I guess that's it?
I bought the grey copy of The Lord of the Rings (ISBN 978-0-544-27344-3) at Strand for $9 which was like winning the lottery because the original list price is $30 (NYC book shops usually aren't that cheap).
I actually got that copy of The Silmarillion First American Edition at a free book exchange! I love free books and I really love free Tolkien books. I already had a copy but this one is in MUCH better condition. Continue reading
Tolkien Collection Haul: April-June 2015
My collection grew quite a bit over the last three months, much more than I expected. Let's get into it!
Middle-earth News' #TolkienCollection Challenge
Back in April I posted an article on Middle-earth News about our Tolkien Collection Photo Challenge.
I created the challenge because I wanted to give people an incentive to post more of their collections. It doesn't matter what you own or how much you own, it's all about Tolkien love! I would always silently complain over the lack of posts for that hashtag because I wanted to see some pretty photos of books and movie merch! But since the challenge went live people have been using the tag a lot! I finished it a while ago, you can find the photos on my Instagram or you can just keep scrolling down because I put them here too.
Tolkien Collection Haul: January-March 2015
At the beginning of this year I decided to do Tolkien haul posts every three months and the first one was for October-December 2014. Well, it's been about three months so it's finally time for another haul post! I surprisingly have a lot of stuff to show you guys, I didn't expect this. Here's a photo of everything:
Collection Spotlight: March 4, 2015
I spent way too much money at NYCC last year and I spend most of it at the Weta booth because of obvious reasons. One of the items I purchased was the Mirkwood Gaol Key that you can see in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. I don't own the key to Erebor, I was going to get that but I just really really love the design of the Mirkwood key. You can find it on Weta's site here.
Birthday Wishlist 2015
Today I realized that my birthday is actually not that far away – my birthday is on April 30. As many people do, I started to think about what gifts I would like to receive (they're all Tolkien-related, no one is surprised). Obviously I don't expect to get everything listed here, but it's nice to daydream, right?
The Music of The Lord of the Rings Films by Doug Adams


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2015-2016 School Day Performance Guide
It's that time of year again! Download your 2015-2016 School Day Performance Guide here: SKyPAC School Day Performance Schedule
2015-2016 Performances at a Glance:
Touring Productions:
The Lightning Thief (Theatreworks USA)
October 23, 2015 9:30 a.m.
Frosty (Theatreworks USA)
December 2, 2015 9:30 a.m.
Kentucky History: Chronicles from the Commonwealth (Kentucky Shakespeare)
February 5, 2016 9:30 a.m.
Duck for President (Lexington Children's Theatre)
April 28, 2016 9:30 a.m.
SKyPAC Youth Theatre Productions:
Hansel and Gretel
September 25, 2015 – Capitol Arts Center
9:30 a.m.
Once Upon a Mattress
November 13, 2015 – Capitol Arts Center
9:30 a.m.
Where the Red Fern Grows
January 22, 2016 – Capitol Arts Center
9:30 a.m.
Hairspray Jr.
March 4, 2016 – Capitol Arts Center
9:30 a.m.
Upcoming SKyPAC Youth Theatre Auditon!
SKyPAC Youth Theatre is excited to announce our 2nd Musical Revue!
A SKyPAC Youth Theatre Original
– Friday, March 27, 2015 by appointment ONLY at the Capitol Arts Center, 416 E. Main Street.
– Saturday, March 28, 2015 Carol Wedge Studio Theater at SKyPAC (in the Renshaw Education Wing) from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
WHO: 12-18 years of age.
AUDITION INFORMATION: Students ages12-18 need to perform 1-2 Broadway songs that they would like to perform in the show. Song(s) should preferably be ones they've performed before or that they've worked on a lot and are already prepared to perform. Auditions can be solos, duets or small group numbers.
The Musical Revue: A Broadway Story is a concept created by SKyPAC Education Director, Zac Bush. The Musical Revue will appeal to all musical theatre fans, as well as those new to musical theatre. Contact Zac Bush at email@example.com or 270-904-5016 for additional details.
Audition Flyer DOWNLOAD : Musical_Revue_AuditionFlyer_2015
2014-2015 SKyPAC School Day Performance Season
SKyPAC offers a wide-ranging program of arts and education events, performances, classes and in-school activities all designed to achieve SKyPAC's vision of creating a better community. Our goal, that over time K-12 students in the region will achieve higher graduation rates and college entrance exam scores than before SKyPAC opened, is the key focus of our education program. We work alongside educators in the BRADD region to provide guidance for integrating arts into the classroom through artist-in-residence programs and professional development workshops.
SKyPAC is fully committed to providing opportunities for youth to experience personal achievement and creative fulfillment, while boosting their confidence and self-esteem, and providing the necessary tools for them to carry with them throughout every facet of their lives. DOWNLOAD: 2014-2014 SKyPAC School Day Performance Season
Janet's Planet
Thursday, September 4, 2014 • 9:30AM
Thursday, September 4, 2014 • 11:00AM
Janets Planets Study Guide
Little Shop of Horrors
Presented by the SKyPAC Youth Theatre Program
Friday, September 26, 2014 • 9:30AM
Little Shop of Horros Study Guide
MisterE of Imagination: Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
Thursday, October 16, 2014 • 9:30AM
MisterE Study Guide
The Frog Prince
Presented by the SKyPAC Youth Theatre Program
Thursday, December 4, 2014 • 9:30AM
Friday, December 5, 2014 • 9:30AM
Four Score and Seven Years Ago
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 • 9:30AM
Thursday, February 5, 2015 • 9:30AM
Four Score Study Guide
Presented by the SKyPAC Youth Theatre Program
Friday, February 27, 2015 • 9:30AM
DOWNLOAD: 2014-2014 SKyPAC School Day Performance Season
Little Shop of Horrors Audition Week
Wow! We had an unbelievable turn-out for auditions on Monday and Tuesday. The level of interest and the amount of talent makes casting the show a difficult task. We had nine youth from other counties arrive for auditions, meaning that their families are willing to make the commitment to drive 30-45 minutes daily to have their children involved in SKyPAC's educational programming. It is obvious that we are seen by our community and surrounding areas as the best in the region.
Thank you to all participants. The cast list will be posted on Friday, August 1, 2014, at 9:00 p.m., on the front door of the Capitol Arts Center. Please make sure to initial beside your name to indicate that you accept the part.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Zac Bush, Education Director, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Our season opener will be one you won't want to miss! Performance dates for Little Shop of Horrors are September 26-28, 2014. For tickets, please contact the SKyPAC ticket office at 270.904.1880, Monday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Upcoming SKyPAC Youth Theater Auditions
We are excited to announce The Little Shop of Horrors as our first SKyPAC Youth Theater audition for the 2014-2015 season! Download the audition flyer below for details!
DOWNLOAD: Youth Theater Audition Flyer – The Little Shop of Horrors
2014 SKyPAC Youth Theater Summer Camp
SKyPAC is excited to partner with the Missoula Children's Theatre this summer for three exciting weeks of camps where youth artists will be active participants in every phase of staging a full-length theatrical production.
In support of the talented students in the region, SKyPAC Youth Theater Associate, Zac Bush, will be conducting Governor's School for the Arts/College Preparatory workshops as well as a Theater Intensive week-long workshop. These workshops will be held at the at the Capitol Arts Center for students who are interested in all aspects of staging a production including directing, stage managing, design, technical directing and marketing. Download the summer schedule and registration form below!
School Day Performances
Check out our Education and Galleries brochure for all of the opportunities we offer for learners of all ages! What's Inside: Education Outreach, youth Theater Details, Gallery Information, Summer Youth Activities and School Day Performance Schedule for 2013-2014
Download here: SchoolDay_PDF_2013
We want to send a huge thanks to all of our partners in education all across the area, who have already completely filled our school day performance of Charlotte's Web on February 15th. We are thrilled to have had such great response to our school day performances so far this year. If you are an educator and haven't yet gotten tickets to our other Updated School Day Performances, please know that our each performance has filled very quickly. Tickets cost $5.00 each, with 1 free chaperone allowed for every 10 students. We are in the process of putting together our school day performance schedule for the 2013-2014 academic year, so watch this space for more exciting news on that front!
Teachers who work with students in grades 7-12, be sure to keep an eye on the rapidly approaching deadline for entries into this year's Scholastic Art Competition! It is a wonderful way for students to have their artwork recognized locally, and could even earn them scholarships and national recognition! The deadline for registration and online submission is January 7, 2013. For more information and to register artwork, visit http://www.artandwriting.org/affiliate/KY003A.
Thanks again to all of the wonderful educators that we get to work with for making our jobs so worthwhile and fun! From the SKyPAC Education Department, we wish everyone a safe and restful semester break, and can't wait to see you all in 2013!
-Katie Maurer
December 14, 2012
Scholastic Art Awards
SKyPAC is excited to serve as a Regional Affiliate for the Scholastic Art Awards, a national competition for young artists in grades 7-12. Artwork is judged at the regional level; Gold Key winners' artwork will then go on to compete at the national level, where they may be eligible to receive scholarships and other recognition. Please note that the deadline for online submission is January 7, 2013!
ALL entries must be submitted online. After the jury process, award-winning entries will be delivered and on exhibition in the SKyPAC Children's Gallery from January 21-February 24, 2013. For more information and to register artwork, visit http://www.artandwriting.org/affiliate/KY003A
The fabulous time I had in Monroe County! (the first time)
First I would like to say sorry for the delay. Election Day, what craziness. However, here, as promised, is the continuation of my summer as an intern. This week: Monroe County! My first contact with Monroe began with getting in contact with Blanche Trimble – she was referred to me as "the Matriarch of Tompkinsville arts." I'll go ahead and spoil the surprise: I never met the lady, but we chatted several times on the phone. She always sounded cheerful and eager to help. Of course for that matter, so did everyone in Monroe.
After several talks with Blanche I headed out of Bowling Green along Hwy 100. On the map it seemed the most direct route, not only to Tompkinsvillebut to hit Fountain Run as well (Fountain Run has a park with an amphitheater that needed to be measured and documented), but Hwy 100 on the map does not take into account the slow moving tractors frequently utilizing said highway. So it took a bit. I should notethe Fountain RunPark furnishes theirpatrons with some of the coolest outhouses too. The toilets are stone, and it was kind of awesome.
Anyway, at the far end of the park sat a little white house, and I needed some additional info. So I walked over to the porch. I was about to knock on the door when I noticed some deerskulls on the table outside and a skinning knife stuck in one of the porch supports. I knocked anyway, and inside met this young guy named Johnny, who was going to be deployed soon. He answered my questions about the park and then confided he had been one of the local contractors hired to help build SKyPAC. "Whoa! Really?" I said. He confirmed, and I shook his hand and headed off to T-ville.
The first place I looked forwas the Monroe County Rolley-Hole Marble Super Dome. You can Google more specifics about the game if you want, or you can hang around with this blog for a while, and at some point I'll post more specifically about the game, how to play and who does play, and other pertinent details about all things Rolley-Hole.
Tangent aside, I made my way through downtown T-ville with some half-baked directions, and at thefork in the road, I turned right when Ishould have made aleft. About five milesdown, I sawa couple of old guys: one was mowing the lawn and the other seemed tobe flipping his socks inside out. I stopped and briefly explained about SKyPAC and cultural mapping andlooking for Rolley-Hole arenas; they quickly began bickering whether I needed to go straight to the Super Dome or if theBowman boys still played down by the market up the street or….well honestly, it went on for a bitand I started admiring the scenery until I heard directions.
Eventually the guy on the mower said, "Well yougoup the street for a couple miles. You'll go down a hilland there'sanother hill after thatone. Well down in between those two hills there's a grocery store. TheBowmanboys used to havea Rolley-Hole court down thereand if they still play there I'm sure you'll run into one of 'em. The Super Dome is back the other way through the stop sign." I said thanks and took leave toward the hills with the grocery store that might have a Rolley-Hole court. Really I just wanted to see the Super Dome, but I figured they went to so much trouble arguing about where I needed to go, I could be polite.
Well the grocery store was kind of tiny, and I wasn't entirely sure if it was open. Eventually, after staring at it for a sec, I went in and grabbed a Sprite and asked the guy at the counter about the Rolley-Hole court and the Bowman boys and mentioned something about SKyPAC and cultural mapping. "Well," he said, "if you goup this street you'll see a barber shop on your left, and the Bowman's house is as about as far away from that barber shop as we are from that stop sign." He was pointing at a stop sign, "You see that stop sign there?" I did see the stop sign, and I told him as much. "Well their house is the brick one and if you go knock on the door, I'm sure they can answer your questions." I said thanks and headed down the road to the Bowmans'.
Now the Bowmans were the Bowmans, but where I was going wasactually the Waldens because aBowman daughter hadmarried a Walden butthey're still considered Bowmans. It still confuses me a bit, but they all turned out to be great people and went above anything I had expected. Anyway, I got tothe door and Mrs. Walden answered. There was talk of SKyPAC and cultural mapping and she called up her son who was a couple houses down. His name is Ben, and he walked up the back trail where I was waiting next to the car. "You must be Ben!" I said. He was Ben, and there was more talk of SKyPAC and cultural mapping. He explained thegist of Rolley-Hole and briefly the history andhanded me a couple Rolley-Holemarbles he had made out of river granite. "You want to watch me make one?" he asked. Ofcourse Idid.
Now why I didn't get to meet with Blanche and take her to getsome tasty barbecue like I had promised. Wewalked a couple houses down and Ben went through the whole process of picking out stones and grinding them down and all things Rolley-Hole marble-making related. Afterward his mom brought mea bookabout the history of the game. So I left there with three homemade Rolley-Hole marbles and a book explaining it all.
As I was leaving I asked again about the Super Dome. Ben lookedat the time and figuredit might be too late to catch anyone but told me the lights were on the left as you walk in the front door. I guess he saw this confused me (because I couldn't imagine anyone could just walk in whenever they wantedand turn on the lights) so he offered to take me down there and show me how to play. As we left, Ben ran into hisgrandpa Colonel inthe drive. The two talkedfor a bitand there was mention of SKyPAC and cultural mapping and the Monroe County Rolley-Hole Marble Super Dome. So Colonel hopped in Ben's truck, and we headed off to Super Dome.
The two old guys with the socks and the mower had been right: I should have turned left when I turned right at the fork in the road, butit worked out because I still madeit to the Super Dome. Now the Super Dome istucked in back of the fairgrounds at the end of a dirt road, and it's kind of a blue shack. I'm not going to explain too much because this is getting lengthy, and I already omitted the side jaunt to Mud Lick. I hung out with Ben and Colonel, and they showed me how to play Rolley-Hole (which I was no good at), then took leave to meet up with Blanche. Sadly, when I called it was too late, and she said she was already in her PJs. So instead we had another great phone chat, and I promised to get her barbecue some other time.
I swung by Gamaliel to catch the Thursday night bluegrass jam they hold at the town hall, but it ended right before I got there. I got some more stories about Monroe and the great people there, but I'll get to that later. Maybe after I finally track down Blanche and buy her some barbecue. – Joseph Southworth
From a Summer Intern at SKyPAC
This summer I interned for SKyPAC doing Community Engagement- a description while self-explanatory remains remarkably vague. This is a sentiment I felt even as I signed on for the program. Neither had I any idea how quickly the gears turn at this operation; being my first foray into the performing arts field, my expectations formed around my knowledge of theatre. My knowledge of theatre, though, lacked anything more than a handful of plays I participated in during high school.
Andee, my supervisor (you should know her cause she's awesome), luckily had a plan- which turned out to be more like a mad scheme. Not mad for any absence of substance or vision but mad as in maddening because Andee doesn't stop to train; she bowls you over with her positive attitude and you hit the ground running.
This is what I did: in order to be neighborly, SKyPAC reached out to other non-profit organizations, seeking gaffs that we could help fill. My job fell to be the greeting-and-handshake of new neighbors to these organizations. I visited the International Center, Girl Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, and also some local businesses and other places. I worked to spread the word about our summer camp programs and applicable scholarships, handed out posters, passed along business cards,and spoke with representatives of thenon-profits regarding their programs and how SKyPAC might be able to achieve their objectives. Oh and there were murals.
Keepin mind, this represents merely an introduction to my summer with SKyPAC, eventually my internship developed into a culturalmapping project of the arts in the BRADD (Barren River Area Development District) region to be divulged in the following weeks. The BRADD region is the ten county region centered around Warren County. It turned out to be more fulfillingthan my original summer plans of canoeing everyday, more fun, anda heck of lot more useful as far as life experience goes. I should note, I have no intention of entering these entries chronologically. Anyway, check back next week; I'll tell you about Monroe County and Rolley Hole and bluegrass.
Sincerely, Joseph
We were thrilled to host on Monday two nearly sold-out performances of Rock the Presidents on SKyPAC's main stage! Groups from over 26 different schools got to learn all kinds of interesting and often little-known facts about our country's 44 different presidents. It was an energetic and fantastically fun way to learn more about the highest office in the country and to lead into next week's big Election Day! For more information, check out the great article that appeared in Tuesday's (10/31) Daily News.
We can't believe that it is already November, and we are only two weeks away from the opening of Treasure Island, presented by the SKyPAC Youth Theater! Rehearsals are going really well, thanks to our talented cast and director. Performances will be Thursday-Saturday, November 15-17 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, November 18 at 3:00 p.m. at the Capitol Arts Center on Fountain Square in downtown Bowling Green. Be sure to get your tickets now! We also have two school day performances available on Thursday, November 15 and Friday, November 16 at 9:30 a.m., so that students can come enjoy the talents of their peers. For more information about the evening performances, call the SKyPAC Ticket Office at 270-904-1880. For information regarding the school day performances, please call 270-904-7006, or email email@example.com.
It's an exciting time to be at SKyPAC! We hope you can join us!
-Katie Maurer
November 2, 2012
SKyPAC GALLERY SUBMISSION PROCESS
The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) galleries are open to artist submissions, Please review the mission and descriptions below if you wish to submit a proposal. The gallery staff and artist advisory committee will review completed submissions and follow up with artists. The submission process is ongoing, and submissions will be reviewed as needed.
All SKyPAC Gallery submissions are managed through SKyPAC.
When submitting artwork for consideration, artists should provide a CD or DVD with the following:
• minimum of 10 HIGH resolution jpeg images representing the work for consideration with an annotated list of works including medium, date, size, year created and any special presentation instructions
• An artist statement
• Biography
• An artist resume
If you have questions regarding the submission process, please contact SKyPAC Education Director Andee Rudloff at email@example.com
Send all materials to:
Andee Rudloff, Education & Visual Arts Director
P.O. Box 748
601 College Street
Bowling Green, KY 42102
SKyPAC YOUTH THEATER AUDITIONS
The Capitol Arts Center has been buzzing with activity this week as the SKyPAC Youth Theater kicked off a busy fall with auditions for Treasure Island on Monday and Tuesday. Both audition days had a great turnout; this first production for kids ranging in age from 6 to 12 years old will be a fantastic adventure! The auditions were preceded by an audition workshop last Friday, where 24 students learned the basics of the audition process and met the Youth Theater leaders. The cast list for Treasure Island will be posted at the Capitol this afternoon. We wish the best of luck to all who participated!
Students ranging in age from 12 to 18 years old will get their turn next, as auditions for Little Women, adapted from Louisa May Alcott's classic novel, will be held Monday and Tuesday, October 22 and 23 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Capitol Arts Center. Little Women will be directed by guest director Tanner McGuire and Youth Theater Educator Brandon Bradshaw. Tanner will also lead an audition workshop next Friday, October 19th for anyone interested in learning more about the audition process.
-Katie Maurer
October 12, 2012
October has been declared National Arts and Humanities Month, in observance and celebration of all that the arts do to strengthen our national culture and create dialogue, and to encourage our children to learn and to grow. We are proud to have this sort of celebration as part of our mission all year long, and are excited to have the opportunity to engage in it this month with the first in our new season of school day performances, Rock the Presidents, on October 29th.
Education in the arts and humanities will continue in November with the SKyPAC Youth Theater's production of Treasure Island, and again in December as the Youth Theater presents Little Women. (For more information on how to get involved, check out our previous blog post!) It's shaping up to be an exciting fall here at SKyPAC, and what better time to celebrate than during National Arts and Humanities month?
On another celebratory note, today, October 5, is World Teachers' Day! We are lucky to work with dozens of incredible teachers who go to great lengths to make sure their students are engaged and active in their education, especially through the arts. So we give a warm thank you to all of our incredible teachers – your great work does not go unnoticed!
It's a great time to celebrate the arts in education! How will you be celebrating?
-Katie Maurer
YOUTH THEATER AUDITIONS AT SKyPAC
SKyPAC Youth Theater – Treasure Island Auditions
SKyPAC Youth Theater – Little Women Auditions
From the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson
Adapted by Joseph George Caruso Directed by Brandon Bradshaw
WHEN: October 8 & 9, 2012 4:00 – 8:00PM (Show Dates November 15 – 18, 2012)
WHERE: Capitol Arts Center
WHO: Ages 6 – 12
SYNOPSIS: It's a family-friendly show packed with comedy and adventure on the high seas and beyond! When people think of pirates, they're reminded of maps with a big "X", buried treasure, peg legs, eye patches, screeching parrots, and a chorus of Arr! This can all be traced back to Treasure Island, where we follow the young Jim Hawkins as he seeks a treasure buried on Treasure Island, but he'll only reach that fortune if he can outwit Long John Silver and Flint's old crew.
Adapted from the Louisa May Alcott classic book.
Directed by Brandon Bradshaw & Tanner McGuire
WHEN: October 22 & 23, 2012 4:00 – 8:00PM (Show Dates December 6 – 9, 2012)
WHERE: Capitol Arts Center
WHO: Ages 12-18
SYNOPSIS: Share this timeless and enduring classic about the March sisters' journey from childhood to maturity during the American Civil War. Audiences of all generations will enjoy acquainting — or reacquainting — themselves with the sisters: Meg, the eldest; Jo, the high-spirited tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and gentle Beth, as well as their beloved Marmee and Father. Together the March family learns to endure both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing up. This adaptation skillfully compresses the novel while still including milestones such as Meg's declaration of independence from the tyranny of Aunt March, Amy's trip to Europe and even Beth's death. The play ends with Jo's realization of her life's work — the publication of her first novel. Interlaced with warmth, family loyalty and traditional values, all these important events provide us with a better understanding of our own lives. Penned by Louisa May Alcott 140 years ago, this much-loved classic tale's message is still relevant for audiences today.
Smmer Camp 2012
We are pleased to welcome back Aaron Munoz to SKyPAC for the 2nd time this Summer. He will be teaching a 3 hr. Shakespeare Intensive Workshop.
Open to community actors ages 12-24 for a Fee of $30 (if you know anyone that might be interested!)
This fun Shakespeare Workshop is an exploration of the Bard's words and rhythms through the voice and body. Games, vocal exercises and movement are the main course, with a little plate of stage combat on the side!
Led by Aaron Munoz of Nashville Shakespeare Festival
More about Aaron: Two years ago I relocated to the south. First to Atlanta, and now in Nashville. I've been in Feature films, indies, a TV Movie, shot a large co-star role for an ABC pilot, and fit in some plays at my favorite place to be onstage; the Tony Award winning Actors Theatre of Louisville. This last year I've spread my wings and become a contributing writer for Showfax, am self-producing some comedic shorts, and just shot a recurring guest star role for AMC's The Walking Dead, as well as contributing as an educator to Nashville Shakespeare Festival programs.
If you have any questions you can drop me an e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or you can call SKyPAC at 270-904-5000. Thanks so much, and we hope to see you all there!
– Ashley Gentry
Art Project to Create Mural
Nonprofit, community groups cooperating on initiative in Allen County
By JUSTIN STORY, The Daily News, email@example.com/783-3256 | Posted: Monday, May 14, 2012 11:59 am
SCOTTSVILLE — Several organizations are teaming up in Scottsville on a community art project that will result in the painting of a mural promoting the city.
Heart of Scottsville, a nonprofit organization dedicated topreservation and economic development of the city's downtown area, and Allen County Schools hosted a mural workshop Thursday at the Allen County Cooperative Extension Office.
Working with Bowling Green artist Andee Rudloff, education director for the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, about 15 people gathered to sketch out ideas, drawing in pencil and then painting their concepts for the mural on a synthetic housewrap surface.
"I want to make sure everyone here is part of the final composition," Rudloff said while taking a break from mixing paints.
The project has also involved the cooperation of the Scottsville Art Guild and Haven 4 Change, where the mural willultimately be painted next month.
Before the drawing began, Rudloff guided everyone through a quick brainstorming session in which people were encouraged to come up with a list of five words or concepts that best represent Scottsville and then make a simple drawing to represent each word.
The workshop also involved a little encouragement from Rudloff for people who might not have considered themselves artists.
"Once you trust yourself with the brushand once you see yourself as an artist, your experience gets richer and richer," Rudloff said.
Things and ideas such as horses, farms, downtown, friendliness and Barren River Lake State Resort Park were sketched out and then painted by those in attendance.
Rudloff said the ideas fleshed out Thursday would eventually be incorporated into the mural, which will be painted June 9 on a 35-foot wood fence at Haven 4 Change on Hillview Drive.
Jamie Boler, executive director of Heart of Scottsville, worked on painting an illustration of a streetlight to represent historic downtown.
Boler said he was encouraged by the turnout at Thursday's workshop and looked forward to additional participation from the community on the mural.
"The goal is for this to be a community project," Boler said. "We want the community to come out and help us put this together, and hopefully they can see the unifying power that the arts can have in the community."
The date of the mural painting coincides with the first night of this year's Arts on Main Summer Concert Series, held on the second and fourth Saturdays of June, July and
August in downtown Scottsville next to U.S. Bank.
Article can be found here: http://m.bgdailynews.com/mobile/news/local/art-project-to-create-mural/article_382d47e6-9de6-11e1-9e77-001a4bcf887a.html
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO: Community Art Mural
SKyPAC Acoustic Talk
Do you want to understand why The SKyPAC's Main Hall sounds so good and how it was tuned just like an instrument? If so, check out the Acoustics and The Performing Arts slide presentation by Acoustician, Russ Cooper, to learn more about the science behind tuning a performance hall.
2012 Summer Performing Arts Camp
The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) and the Capitol Arts Youth Theatre (CAYT) will join talents this summer along with the Missoula Children's Theatre, Director Carol Jordan, Nashville Shakespeare Festival and many more. A team of professionals will lead a series of five camps and an original musical to engage youth ages 6-18 at all levels of experience.
Summer Camp Update:
- Shakespeare Intensive Camp Session will now be only be for one week, June 4-8.
- All camp discounted fees (Pre-Registration fee) has been extended through May 21st
See The Little Red Truck, a documentary about Missoula Children' Theatre:
Download the summer schedule and registration form below!
DOWNLOAD: SummerCamp2012
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SKyPAC Acoustic Talk
Do you want to understand why The SKyPAC's Main Hall sounds so good and how it was tuned just like an instrument? If so, check out the Acoustics and The Performing Arts slide presentation by Acoustician, Russ Cooper, to learn more about the science behind tuning a performance hall.
To earn the ART BADGE Girl Scout Troop 349 discussed art with SKyPAC Education Director and painter, Andee Rudloff. The girls asked Andee what inspires her to paint, what she likes to paint and why. The girls looked at some of the murals Andee created as well as murals inspired by the SKyPAC mural. The girls painted a 12 foot by 4 foot mural about the history of Girl Scouts as well as activities they have experienced through scouting. The images developed during the workshop tell their Girl Scout journey and story. The finished mural included symbols of scouting as well as portraits, landscapes, and elements from life.


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Rice inventories' are increasing as the rice supply is continuously improving globally. Rice is one of the major food staples and mainstay for the rural population and their food security. Moreover rice is used as a wage commodity for workers in cash crop or non agriculture sectors in some countries such as India among others.
The global rice market can be segmented according to product type such as long grain white rice (high quality), long grain white rice (low quality), long grain parboiled rice, long grain fragrant rice, broken and medium grain milled among others.
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The global rice market is expected to grow with a healthy single digit CAGR from 2013 to 2019.
The key driver of this market is the growing fast food industry and restaurants. Rice is one of the favorite cereals for most of the consumers. The growing population is second driver for increasing consumption of rice globally. The demand for fragrant rice is increasing gradually globally. Moreover long rice (high quality) is one of the premium class rice and it is not consumed on a regular basis.
The distribution channel includes hypermarkets/supermarket, departmental stores and stores among others. Asia Pacific is the major producer and exporter of rice globally. However China and India are of the major consumers and producers.
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The US Coast Guard has issued the America's Cup with the Marine Event Permit required to conduct America's Cup racing on San Francisco Bay this summer, however this comes with the big stipulation that competitors comply with the 37 Safety Recommendations made by the 'Review committee' on 23 May. Emirates Team New Zealand has filed a protest with the International Jury over three of the 37 Safety Recommendations.
For some reason the Kiwi protest is not scheduled to be heard in San Francisco until Monday, 8 July, which is AFTER racing for the Louis Vuitton Cup is scheduled to start on 7 July!
"This is an important and necessary step for the America's Cup," said Iain Murray, Regatta Director for the America's Cup on the issues of the permit. "I'd like to thank the United States Coast Guard and all of the other organisations and agencies who have helped the America's Cup get to this point where we are ready to conduct racing, starting with the fleet parade and time trials on July 5, and the first race of the Louis Vuitton Cup, America's Cup Challenger Series, on July 7."
Significantly the Marine Event Permit ('MEP') requires the implementation of a Safety Plan that incorporates the 37 Safety Recommendations made by the Regatta Director following the fatal capsize of Artemis Racing last month.
After receiving the MEP on Friday, Murray issued a Regatta Notice (see below) to the competitors advising them that the MEP had been issued, and giving effect to the 37 Safety Recommendations, which now rank as rules for the Regatta, and allowing the Regatta to commence on schedule.
Regatta Notice
After the fatal accident on 9 May 2013, and after the safety review initiated by the America's Cup Trustee (GGYC) with the support of all Competitors, on 22 May 2013 I issued an extensive list of 37 Safety Recommendations. All Competitors agreed with those 37 Safety Recommendations when issued.
After further review, consultation and mediation, the Safety Recommendations have been further detailed by Supplementary Safety Recommendations, including the language necessary to give them effect as rules for the 34th America's Cup Regatta ('Regatta').
The Competitors have not unanimously agreed the necessary rule changes to the AC72 Class Rules to implement all Safety Recommendations. After extensive consultation and mediation there is little prospect the rule changes will receive the required level of support from all Competitors to put them into effect by the usual procedures.
Event Permit Issued
The US Coast Guard has now issued an event permit dated June, 28 2013 for the Regatta as scheduled ('the Permit'). The terms and conditions of the Permit must be complied with if the Regatta is to proceed.
Rule Changes
The Permit requires implementation of the Safety Plan submitted to the US Coast Guard as part of the application for the Permit. The Safety Plan includes the Safety Recommendations and the Supplemental Safety Recommendations. To comply with the conditions of the Permit to allow the Regatta to proceed in a safe manner in compliance with local laws, I have applied the provisions of Protocol Article 16, and the provisions of Protocol Article 13.2. Accordingly, the AC72 Class Rule is hereby amended with immediate effect for this Regatta with the changes marked in the document attached to this Regatta Notice marked "Attachment A". I have advised the Measurement Committee of these amendments made under the provisions of Articles 16 and 13.2. The Measurement Committee has affirmed to me that it will be undertaking its duties, including the issuance of measurement certificates based on the amended AC72 Class Rule as set out in this Regatta Notice.
I acknowledge a Competitor anticipating of this Notice, has made application to the Jury and that the application is pending.
This Regatta Notice has not been made lightly, nor without due consideration of the impact on, and the possible consequences for, each Competitor and the organizer.
I have exercised my professional judgment to the best of my ability, and have weighed carefully the unfortunate circumstances thrust upon us including (as a paramount consideration) the need to increase the safety of our crews, the officials and other Bay users, as well as the investment made by Competitors and all other stakeholders in this event. Safety is not a multiple-choice selection from which Competitors pick and choose. I have issued this Regatta Notice as being in the best collective interests of the America's Cup as a long-standing institution in and at the pinnacle of our sport.
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From Discovery News: the tomb of Ankhesenamun, wife of King Tut may have been located.
Born as Ankhesenpaaten around 1348 BC, she was the third daughter of the Pharaoh Akhenaten and Nefertiti. She probably changed her name into Ankhesenamun when she became the Great Royal Wife of Tutankhamun, most likely her half brother, at the age of 13. If KV64 is indeed Ankhesenamun's tomb, new light might be shed on the family lineage of King Tut, especially if the Queen's mummy is found. "I hope this will be an intact tomb for Queen Ankhesenamun," Hawass said.From al-Ahram Weekly: the mortuary temple of Deir Al-Bahri, known in ancient times as the "Most Holy of Holies".
Hatshepsut, as the offspring of the Great Royal Wife Ahmose, was the only lawful heir to the throne of Tuthmosis I. Custom, however, prevented her as a member of the female sex from succeeding as Pharaoh. So she took the only step open to her: she married her half-brother Tuthmosis II.
From Finding Dulcinea: a profile of Nefertiti, wife of King Akhenaton, queen of Egypt's 18th dynasty and a legendary beauty.
As wife of King Akhenaten, Nefertiti was queen of Egypt's 18th dynasty and played a prominent role in Egyptian worship of the sun god Aton or Aten. Her name means "the beautiful one has come," and her legendary beauty is still evident in Egyptian reliefs and statuary.
Again from Discovery News: Archaeologists have unearthed the intact sarcophagus of Egypt's Queen Behenu inside her 4,000-year-old burial chamber near her pyramid in Saqqara.
French archaeologists working at Saqqara have unearthed the burial chamber of a 4,000-year-old queen, Dr. Zahi Hawass, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), announced today. Badly destroyed, the 33-by 16-foot burial chamber belonged to Queen Behenu, wife of either King Pepi I or Pepi II of the Sixth Dynasty. It was discovered as sand was removed from Behenu's pyramid in South Saqqara, west of the pyramid of King Pepi I.


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Very easy to make with a nice, buttery flavour. I prepared the dough in a stand mixer with no problems. I used this dough twice last summer for tarts filled with fresh peaches and blueberries. Delicious.
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The schedule varies, and is based around when people would like to explore the city. Tours are held on most weekends, year round. I also can offer tours on weekdays, too, if we have a group of four or more people. My recommendation is to e-mail me with your preferences regarding a schedule, and generally, I can schedule a tour that will fit your needs and timetable.How much walking is involved?On most tours, the total walking distance is only about a mile, and there are plenty of rest stops. The bridge loop tour, however, entails about three miles of walking. On all tours, the focus is on exploration and discovery. Time is allotted for questions and discussion.
By all means. I am a former elementary and middle school teacher, and I frequently lead tours for school groups. The tours are great educational experiences, and they are lots of fun for all members of the family. When kids are on the tours, I will bring materials for hands on activities. The tours engage all the senses, and offer lots of opportunities for kids to really get involved.
Yes. The sidewalks in Downtown Portland allow wheelchairs to travel smoothly. When we enter buildings, elevators are also available. Dozens of people have attended the tours in wheelchairs, and there have been no problems with access.
Not necessarily. In Downtown Portland, there are plenty of covered areas where we can view the city in comfort. On rainy days, we often go inside historic buildings and hotels to find some of Portland's best hidden art and history. We can also ride on MAX, the public transportation light rail system, that runs through the heart of Downtown, if we want to take a break from the weather. (MAX is free in the Downtown area).
Absolutely. I have four different tours, but any could be modified or customized to meet your needs. I will be happy to work with you to meet your needs and schedule.
Yes. We generally stop at least once during the tour for a rest room and snack break.
I recommend that you send me an e-mail or call me at (503) 704-7900. We can discuss dates and times, and the type of tour you would like to take. Quite often, a tour can be arranged that will conclude at a restaurant, where you can enjoy lunch or dinner. The tours have proven to be fun and informative social gatherings for visitors, as well as longtime residents.
In all probability. The tours are designed to focus on elements of the city you may be missing. During the tours we look UP to find unusual elements of architecture, and DOWN, to find sidewalk art work. On the walks, people have often said, "You know, I've walked by this spot hundreds of times, but I never noticed that before!"
I will be posting the upcoming tours on this website, so you can check to see what's already scheduled. Also, you can contact me to see what's scheduled for the current day.
If you have time for only one tour, I'd recommend the Central City tour. That tour provides the best overview of the city, and focuses on the city's most well known areas: Pioneer Square, the Yamhill Historic District, a section of Tom McCall Waterfront Park, the Ira Keller Fountain and the "Portlandia" statue.For overall beauty, the bridge loop tour is my favorite. The views of Portland's skyline as we walk over bridges is incredible, and walking along the 1,200 foot floating walkway is a unique experience.
I start the tours at locations that are adjacent to MAX light rail stops, and close to Smart Park public parking garages.The Central City and Cultural District tours usually begin at Pioneer Square, on the corner of SW Morrison & Broadway, in front of Starbuck's.The Old Town and Bridge Loop tours usually begin at the Skidmore Fountain, located at SW 1st & Ankeny.I can, however, meet you in the lobby of a Downtown hotel, if that is more convenient.
Yes. I have an interest in the Columbia Gorge and Mt. Hood, and I would be happy to talk with you about those areas. Within Portland, I can also recommend several city attractions that might interest you.I have a large group.
Yes. I carry a microphone that will amplify my voice. Also, I look to find quiet spots away from city noises whenever possible. I have led tours for groups as large as 60 people, and people have been able to hear well, and enjoy the tours.
Yes. I have led many bus tours, narrating as we drive through the city. I can also offer a combination tour, which includes a variety of walking and riding. I have also guided tour busses through the Columbia River Gorge, where we visit some of the most beautiful scenery on Earth. During these tours, I discuss the human and natural history of the Gorge, and we take walks to discover native plants and incredible waterfalls. The loop tour, which takes in the beauty of both the Columbia River Gorge and majestic Mt. Hood, is my favorite excursion.
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Ever wonder what it would be like to wake-up in the morning already wearing your make-up? There is a solution if you never want to have to apply your make-up again. That solution is permanent make-up which is a tattoo done on areas that women (or men) traditionally use cosmetics. For instance you could tattoo on your eyeliner, your lipliner, and define your eyebrows with permanent make-up. While permanent make-up has worked out well for some for others permanent make-up has turned into a disaster.
Before considering if permanent make-up is right for you first and foremost you should know what the FDA regulates when it comes to tattoos and permanent make-up and what risks are involved when you seek this type of service:
FDA considers the inks used in intradermal tattoos, including permanent makeup, to be cosmetics and considers the pigments used in the inks to be color additives requiring premarket approval under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. However, because of other public health priorities and a previous lack of evidence of safety concerns, FDA traditionally has not exercised its regulatory authority over tattoo inks or the pigments used in them. The actual practice of tattooing is regulated by local jurisdictions.
During 2003 and 2004, FDA became aware of more than 150 reports of adverse reactions in consumers to certain permanent makeup ink shades, and it is possible that the actual number of women affected was greater. The inks associated with this outbreak were voluntarily recalled by the company that marketed them in 2004. In addition, concerns raised by the scientific community regarding the pigments used in these inks have prompted FDA to investigate the safe use of tattoo inks. FDA continues to evaluate the extent and severity of adverse events associated with tattooing and is conducting research on inks. As new information is assessed, the agency will consider whether additional actions are necessary to protect public health.
In addition to the reported adverse reactions, areas of concern include tattoo removal, infections that result from tattooing, and the increasing variety of pigments and diluents being used in tattooing. More than fifty different pigments and shades are in use, and the list continues to grow. Although a number of color additives are approved for use in cosmetics, none is approved for injection into the skin. Using an unapproved color additive in a tattoo ink makes the ink adulterated. Many pigments used in tattoo inks are not approved for skin contact at all. Some are industrial grade colors that are suitable for printers' ink or automobile paint.
Nevertheless, many individuals choose to undergo tattooing in its various forms. For some, it is an aesthetic choice or an initiation rite. Some choose permanent makeup as a time saver or because they have physical difficulty applying regular, temporary makeup. For others, tattooing is an adjunct to reconstructive surgery, particularly of the face or breast, to simulate natural pigmentation. People who have lost their eyebrows due to alopecia (a form of hair loss) may choose to have "eyebrows" tattooed on, while people with vitiligo (a lack of pigmentation in areas of the skin) may try tattooing to help camouflage the condition.
Whatever their reason, consumers should be aware of the risks involved in order to make an informed decision.
A few other things, besides what was mentioned above, should be noted about permanent make-up. One is that it isn't entirely permanent; it can begin to fade over time. Another thing are the risks involved with getting any sort of tattoo. The FDA website explains the risks as follows:
- Infection. Unsterile tattooing equipment and needles can transmit infectious diseases, such as hepatitis and skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus ("staph") bacteria*. Tattoos received at facilities not regulated by your state or at facilities that use unsterile equipment (or re-use ink) may prevent you from being accepted as a blood or plasma donor for twelve months.
- Removal problems. Despite advances in laser technology, removing a tattoo is a painstaking process, usually involving several treatments and considerable expense. Complete removal without scarring may be impossible.
- Allergic reactions. Although FDA has received reports of numerous adverse reactions associated with certain shades of ink in permanent makeup, marketed by a particular manufacturer, reports of allergic reactions to tattoo pigments have been rare. However, when they happen they may be particularly troublesome because the pigments can be hard to remove. Occasionally, people may develop an allergic reaction to tattoos they have had for years.
- Granulomas.These are nodules that may form around material that the body perceives as foreign, such as particles of tattoo pigment.
- Keloid formation. If you are prone to developing keloids — scars that grow beyond normal boundaries — you are at risk of keloid formation from a tattoo. Keloids may form any time you injure or traumatize your skin. Micropigmentation: State of the Art, a book written by Charles Zwerling, M.D., Annette Walker, R.N., and Norman Goldstein, M.D., states that keloids occur more frequently as a consequence of tattoo removal.
- MRI complications. There have been reports of people with tattoos or permanent makeup who experienced swelling or burning in the affected areas when they underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This seems to occur only rarely and apparently without lasting effects.
There also have been reports of tattoo pigments interfering with the quality of the image. This seems to occur mainly when a person with permanent eyeliner undergoes MRI of the eyes. Mascara may produce a similar effect. The difference is that mascara is easily removable.
Another very important thing to consider before having permanent make-up done is the amount of training and experience the person you are going to has had. That is where things can get tricky. Neither the federal government nor the FDA regulates or mandates the training or practice of permanent make-up, that is left up to each individual state to determine. If you really want permanent make-up done be sure to thoroughly check-out the place you do it at. Ask about training and experience. I would also ask to speak to past clients. Make sure the place is clean and sterile. So many health issues can arise from an unclean environment or instruments. Make sure you do not put yourself at risk unnecessarily.
**The FDA is hosting a webinar on tattoos and permanent make-up March 15. If this topic interests you this would be a great way to learn more.**
Sources and Further Reading
More information on tattoos and permanent make-up from the FDA
Tattoos as Makeup? Read the Fine Print – The New York Times, Feb. 23, 2011


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ADCC Bank Ahmednagar Recruitment Notification 2017: AhmednagarDCC bank has liberated an announcement for Junior Officers, Clerk vacancies. The recruitment is going to hold for 459 vacancies, so a huge vacancy is here. Before registering the application form we suggest the applicants has to check the details according to the AhmednagarDCC bank recruitment. It is a state Government Job. so, applicants make to use this event The age limit will exercise online on the official website. The notification from the ADCC Bank 2017-2018 is available here. From this page, you can get details about Ahmednagar District cooperative central bank. Applicants have to register before the last date June 30 -2017.
DCCB JuniorOfficer, Clerk Recruitment
DCCB JuniorOfficer, Clerk Recruitment: To fill these vacancies candidates must satisfy the rules of DCCB Bank Ahmednagar. A new notification is 459 jobs are available for JuniorOfficers, Clerical and other posts. The bank will accept the applications only from the aspirants who acquire the eligibility criteria regarding the recruitment. After the last date, no applications are going to agree with the board. So, immediately check the details of eligibility of Ahmednagar DCC bank before it expires. If you need more details about DCCB recruitment can check on our website www.jobschat.in.visit our website for more day to day updates.
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DCCBAhmednagar Notification: Aspirants of individuals can apply for ADCC Bank Ahmednagar Recruitment Notification. If you are interested in applying for the juniorOfficer, Clerk posts aspirant must satisfy the eligibility criteria. Applicant must complete graduation or post graduation from a recognised institute. In addition to that applicant must satisfy the age limit of 37 years due to the rule of Ahmednagar DCC bank. Aspirants applications accept from 10-june -2107 through online mode. Candidate should pay the online fee according to the category that they belong to and can get more details on the application form. Applicants can read DCCB Clerk previous papers for more details who are going to prepare for an exam.
Details About DCCB Recruitment
|ADCC Bank Jr Officer & Clerical Jobs 2017
|Name of the Organisation
|Ahmednagar District Central Co-op Bank Ltd
|Post Name
|Jr. Officer, Clerical, and other posts
|No of posts
|459 posts
|Mode of application
|Online application starts from
|June 10, 2017
|Last date to apply online
|June 30, 2017
|Job Category
|Bank Jobs
|Job Location
|Official site
The detailed information is given in tabular form.So, that the aspirant can observe easily a number of posts, online dates, official site and job location.
DCCB Clerk Vacancy Details:
|Name of the Post
|No of Vacancies
|First Class Officer
|Second Class Officer
|Junior Officer
In the above table particularly aspirant can notice that number of clerical posts and number of JuniorOfficerposts with a First and second class officers.
- For First Class Officer Posts – Applicants should have passed Post Graduation or Graduation with an experience of 5 years.
- For Jr. Officer Posts – Candidates should possess a graduation from any discipline.
- Refer the official Ahmednagar DCCB Clerk Notification 2017 to know the educational eligibility in detail.Age Limit:
- The maximum age that the applicants of clerk vacancies in ADCCB are 38 years.
Ahmednagar Junior Officer Application Fee:
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|Reservation Category
|First Class Officer
|Second Class Officer
|Junior Officer
Selection Process:
The Ahmednagar DCCB Bank Clerk Recruitment 2017 selection process of the candidates consists of the following.
- Written Test/ Interview.
Important Dates:
- Date of advertisement release – June 10, 2017.
- Starting date of online applications – June 10, 2017.
- The last date to apply online – June 30, 2017.
- Last date for application fee payment – June 13 to July 4, 2017
How to apply:
- Go to the official website www.adccbanknagar.org.
- Check the latest notification.
- Fill the form as per the given instructions.
- Attach the details such as signature, photo size etc.
- Check the details twice before submitting it.
- Click on the submit.
- Print a hard copy of it.
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