The Richfield Historical Society is sponsoring its 4th annual Art at the Mill, a fine arts fair. A new feature of this event is a plein air painting competition (outdoor painting).  The event will be held on July 28, 2012, at the beautiful Richfield Historical Park. 

Artists are invited to submit an application at this time. Exhibitors’ media will include photography, glass, fiber, jewelry, woodworking, painting/drawing, clay, metal, needlework, sculpture, and mixed media.  By applying before June 1, a $10 discount will be given on the booth fee.

WEST BEND - The Kettle Moraine Symphony will include a special “Salute to Veterans” on Nov. 13 during the upcoming concert season.

“We’re excited about this new feature of the Kettle Moraine Symphony season – it’s a first for the community,” said Mary Beth Winkowski, president of the board of directors for the KMS.

The concert will feature music that has inspired pride, courage and remembrance.

“We have the unique ability to honor a large number of veterans, as well as families that have children or spouses serving actively right now,” said Allison Schweitzer, executive director of the KMS.

Schweitzer noted that Washington County has a growing reputation for being “beautifully patriotic” and the Symphony decided it was time to pay tribute.   

“Many organizations can honor veterans in various ways; not many can do so with live music provided by a local, semi-professional symphony orchestra,” she said.

 

Arts Waukesha has awarded The Wisconsin Philharmonic a grant of $715 to support their new education program, Middle School Orchestra Workshops, directed at providing middle school orchestras in Waukesha County the opportunity to work with professional musicians in a classroom setting. 

The Middle School Orchestra Workshops will be implemented during the 2011-2012 school year.  The Wisconsin Philharmonic String Quintet will travel to 3-4 middle school orchestras and provide one-day workshops.  The workshop incorporates three primary actions: 1) The String Quintet will perform one selection for the orchestra, 2) The String Quintet will work in sectionals with the students, providing advice on improving technique and working as a team within each section, and 3) The String Quintet will listen to a piece prepared by the orchestra ahead of time and provide suggestions for improvement.