Overture Center Announces Call for Gallery Applicants for 2017/18 Season

For immediate release: Monday, February 13, 2017

Contact: Sarah Knab, Overture Center, 608.258.4438 / sknab@overture.org

Overture Center Announces Call for Gallery Applicants for 2017/18 Season
Four exhibition cycles will be selected for each Gallery I, II and III

Madison, Wis. – Overture Center for the Arts is now accepting applications for Gallery I, II, and III for the 2017/18 Season. Applications are being accepted online, and are due Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Guidelines can be found at: overture.org/galleries/overture-galleries/info-for-artists.

Overture Galleries I, II and III serve as entryways to the Capitol Theater. Gallery I is located on the first floor, Gallery II on the second floor and Gallery III on the third floor. Four exhibition cycles will be selected for each of the three galleries for the annual season. Each exhibit cycle lasts approximately three months. Applicants are encouraged to view the spaces prior to submitting an application. Artists may apply individually or as a group, and we also encourage curatorial proposals.

Individual applicants who are accepted will be curated into a two-person or group exhibition. Group applicants and curatorial proposals must include artwork by a minimum of two artists, the majority of whom reside in Dane County. Group and curated shows must also be organized with a strong conceptual and visual theme. Overture can give administrative support and guidance to individuals or groups who are interested in curating a show or organizing a group show.  Preference is given to artists who have not shown work in the Overture Galleries in the past two years. Artists who have recently exhibited in a large group show at Overture Galleries may re-apply as an individual or as a member of another group.

The Overture Gallery staff aims to support artists and organizations in the application and exhibition process with a simple application and no financial fee to apply.

Overture Galleries I, II and III selections are made by a committee of Dane County artists and art professionals. Overture aims to exhibit a full range of the cultural diversity of Dane County.

For more information and application instructions visit: http://www.overture.org/galleries/overture-galleries/info-for-artists

Online applications: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3256194/overtureapplication

Support for Gallery I comes from Webcrafters-Frautschi Foundation and Arts Access, a component fund of the Madison Community Foundation; and Galleries II & III are funded by Arts Access and contributions to Overture.

Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin features seven state-of-the-art performance spaces and five galleries where national and international touring artists, ten resident companies and hundreds of local artists engage people in over half a million educational and artistic experiences each year. Overture.org

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SVA Welcomes New Talent Acquisition & Development Director

Sara Shoys has recently joined SVA has the firm’s new Talent Acquisition & Development Director.

This newly created position within SVA is responsible for leading talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, learning and development, and organization effectiveness programs firm-wide. Sara will assist team members with recruiting, onboarding into the organization, and career development.

Sara’s professional experience includes HR business partner support, team effectiveness and employee development, recruiting and retention, and manager onboarding and integration. She has supported HR activities for corporate acquisitions, providing support on day one and beyond to ensure seamless integration for new employees. She also has extensive in-person and virtual facilitation experience with small and large groups.

“We are extremely excited to have Sara join SVA in this new position,” stated Carl Schultz, President and CEO. “With her experience and expertise, we will be able to recruit and retain talented staff members, allowing our team to continue to deliver measurable results.”

About SVA

Since our inception in 1974, we have focused on developing long-standing business relationships.  As our clients’ businesses and personal interests have grown, we have increased our service offerings to meet their expanding needs.

Now over 40 years later, SVA and its affiliates are recognized leaders offering a wide range of professional services including audit and accounting, tax, business information technologies, wealth management, trust and estate administration services.

The cornerstone of SVA will always remain the same, providing service and value to help our clients achieve measurable results, while exceeding their expectations.  SVA is not only dedicated to the clients we serve, we are dedicated to the communities we serve, maintaining a long tradition of involvement and support.

SVA is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, employs over 300 staff, and has additional offices in Milwaukee and Appleton, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois.

www.sva.com

Rowe Promoted to Officer

For further information:

Settlers bank

Trisha Thompson, Founder & SVP
tthompson@SettlersWI.com
Phone: 608.842.5000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Settlers bank board of directors and executive management are pleased to announce the promotion of Jaime Rowe to Mortgage Operations Officer. Jaime joined Settlers bank in 2014 and has 10 years of financial industry experience. Jaime received her MBA from the University of Phoenix, and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Overture Hosts Free International Festival February 25

For immediate release: Friday, February 10, 2017

Contact: Sarah Knab, Overture Center, 608.258.4438 / sknab@overture.org

Overture Hosts International Festival, Celebrates Cultural Diversity in Dane County
Free festival features international performances, vendorswith craft, fair trade and food items for sale

Madison, Wis. – International Festival, a free event that has been hosted by Overture Center for more than 30 years, returns on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. The festival celebrates Madison’s rich cultural heritage with returning and new performers and vendors who call Dane County home.

There is no charge for admission to the Festival, which provides an opportunity to learn about the many local businesses with global connections.  Attendees can enjoy more than 30 free performances throughout Overture by area artists. Vendors will have cuisines from around the world and arts and crafts available for purchase.

“International Festival embraces, supports and showcases cultural arts in our community without having to leave Madison,” said Ted DeDee, Overture’s President and CEO. “We [Overture Center] are a home for the arts for everyone, and this free event really celebrates the diversity among us. We are proud to provide a stage for individuals and cultures from around the globe who now call Dane County home.”

2017 International Festival Schedule

Overture Hall Lobby

10:30 AM | Swiss Alphorn Duet | Traditional 12-foot-long Swiss instruments open the festival.   

10:37 AM | Welcome – Ho-Chunk Nation Color Guard

11:00 AM | Zhong Yi Kung Fu Assoc. | “Choy Cheng:” the lion consumes “lettuce” & transforms it into “fortune.”

11:50 AM | Yid Vicious | Yiddish Klezmer dance music spanning generations from the old world to today.

12:55 PM | Sergio Rico Vacilon | Cuban Guajira, son of the 40s & 50s, takes you to tropical Cuba.              

1:55 PM | LuLu Quintet |Gypsy Jazz, traditional Romany music and French musettes to swing!

3:10 PM |Cris Plata | Indigenous Mexican and South Texas music with European influences.

4:15 PM | Atimevu Drum and Dance | Performing traditional music from Ghana, West Africa.

Promenade Hall

11:15 AM | Kioja Dance Team | Step dances combining military drill & African Welly “gumboot” dances.

12:10 PM | Bi Dana | Irish songs played with accordion, concertina, fiddle, Irish drum, bagpipes & tenor banjo.

1:25 PM | Sadira & the Riad Dance Co | Traditional & contemporary women’s dance of the Middle East.

2:10 PM | Ali Jamnia | A magical carpet ride into the world of Sufi storytelling with loved tales from Persia.           

2:55 PM | Raizes do Brasil Capoeira | Afro-Brazilian martial art/dance of Capoeira & stick dance Maculele.

3:45 PM | Mesoghios Dance Troup | Traditional dances from eastern Anatolia. 

4:40 PM | Tri Bratovchedki | Songs in the beautiful rhythms & harmonies of Eastern Europe sung a Capella.

Overture Hall

11:15 AM | UW Russian Folk Orchestra | Instrumental folk music of Russia & Eastern Europe

12:20 PM | Kalaanjali School of Dance | Bharatanatyam Indian dance with costumes & music from India.

1:10 PM | Last Gaspe | Contra dance band playing Canadian, Irish & American fiddle music that swings. 

2:25 PM | Danza Tradicional Mexicana | Presenting the culture, music & traditions of Mexico through dance.

3:10 PM | Madison Chinese Cultural Association | Performance promoting Chinese culture & traditions.

3:55 PM | Charanga Agoza | European ballroom & Afro-Cuban rhythm blending in a dance oriented sound.

Capitol Theater

11:15 AM | Madison Maennerchor | Traditional German choral music hymns, masters, festival & party songs.

12:10 PM | Mt Zion Gospel Church | Come enjoy songs from one of Madison’s best gospel choirs.

1:10 PM | Madison Pipes & Drums | Bagpipe & drum band playing pipe band music in the Scottish tradition.       

2:05 PM | Zaibas Lithuanian Dance | Popular Lithuanian folk dances performed in authentic national costumes.

3:00 PM | Tania Tandias Flamenco & Spanish Dance | Fiery dances with rhythmic footwork, castanets & colorful costumes.

3:55 PM | Limanya Drum and Dance | Traditional music & dance from Guinea & Mali under the direction of Mandjou Mara.

Rotunda Stage

1:15 AM | Goongoo Peas | Interactive Caribbean folk music & music from the African Diaspora. 

12:20 PM | Taiwan Puppet Troup | Traditional Taiwanese puppet show promoting Taiwan & Taiwanese culture.

1:20 PM | Veseliyka | Bulgarian dance music from the Balkans played with traditional instruments.          

2:25 PM | Tani Diakite | Funk-Blues fusion music from Mali featuring traditional Malian instruments.

Promenade Lounge

UW Madison – International Reach is a cross-cultural speakers volunteer program placing international speakers in schools, campus venues, & community organizations for presentations, discussions, and/or conversations.  It provides opportunities for international students to share perspectives on their home countries for the purposes of furthering global education & intercultural dialogue.

11:45 AM | Kenya & Malaysia | Demonstration of wedding ceremonies & traditions.

12:55 PM | Turkey & China | Demonstration of wedding ceremonies & traditions.

1:55 PM | South Korea | Demonstration of wedding ceremonies & traditions.

Overture’s International Festival is supported by Madison Community Foundation, CUNA Mutual Foundation, Friends of Overture, Ho-Chunk Gaming, and Dane Arts with additional funds from the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation, the Evjue Foundation Inc., the charitable arm of The Capital Times, the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation, and the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation.

Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wisconsin features seven state-of-the-art performance spaces and five galleries where national and international touring artists, ten resident companies and hundreds of local artists engage people in over half a million educational and artistic experiences each year. Overture.org

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Midwest Alarm Services announces three new promotions

Midwest Alarm Services is pleased to announce three new promotions – Tracy Warwick to the position of Regional Service Manager, Michael Wells to the position of Business Development Manager and Kevin Hess to the position of Regional Operations Manager.

Tracy is responsible for the operations of the direct facility management portion of our life safety business including inspections, service, and small projects. Tracy holds a NICET level II in fire alarm. He has been with Midwest Alarm Services for 11 years as a Senior Technician.

Michael is responsible for managing the direct sales staff in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Nebraska for life safety products and services. Michael holds a NICET level II in fire alarm. He has been with Midwest for 13 years starting out as an Inspector, then was promoted to a Service Technician, and most recently served as a Sales Consultant.

Kevin is responsible for the overall operations of our installation department in Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Nebraska. Kevin holds a NICET level II in fire alarm. He joined Midwest Alarm as a Technician in July 2015.

Established in 1950, Midwest Alarm Services is a family-owned company specializing in life safety systems across four states. The company is a leading Notifier dealer, and provides life safety systems and services including card access systems, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers/hoods, fire inspections, master clock systems, monitoring, nurse call systems, system design/layout and video surveillance. For more information about Midwest Alarm Services, please visit midwestalarmservices.com.