Park Bank and Hausmann-Johnson Announce Wealth Management Partnership with Park Capital Management

Park Bank and Hausmann-Johnson Insurance are pleased to announce the partnership between the two companies to create Park Capital Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor, which is an independent wealth management firm that provides comprehensive financial planning, wealth management and 401K products and service. Together, these two companies have created a unique partnership that joins two well-established institutions in the Madison community, and further emphasizes the commitment of Park Bank and Hausmann-Johnson Insurance to offer clients comprehensive investment and fiduciary services.

Conney Safety Products Donates Gas Detection Units to UW Hockey Teams

MADISON, WI – January 12, 2017 – Conney Safety Products made a donation of portable gas detection units to the University of Wisconsin men’s and women’s Hockey teams after hearing about their exposure to elevated levels of carbon monoxide (CO) during a recent away game in Wentzville, Missouri.

On hand to accept the gas detection units were UW Hockey athletic trainers Dennis Helwig and Andy Hrodey. “We appreciate Conney Safety’s generous offer of providing gas detection units for our teams,” stated Dennis Helwig, Assistant AD, University of Wisconsin Women’s Hockey Team. “After our recent experience this will offer a good sense of relief to our athletes knowing that such a unit can be with us at all times.”

The portable gas detection units will help the teams to identify potential hazardous environments when playing at ice arenas on-the-road or at home.

According to the CDC, incomplete fuel combustion by ice resurfacers is the most likely source of elevated CO and poisonings in ice arenas but can be prevented through regular maintenance of ice resurfacers, installation of CO detectors, and provision of adequate ventilation.

About Conney Safety Products
Conney Safety Products, a division of WESCO Distribution, Inc., celebrates 70 years in the safety industry and is one of the largest major distributors in the U.S. that specializes in the distribution of safety products and provides safety support services and solutions for the manufacturing, construction and commercial industries. For more information visit Conney.com or call 800-356-9100.

Media Contact:
Jennifer Fineran
Conney Safety Products
jfineran@conney.com
3202 Latham Drive
Madison, WI 53744
Direct: 608-288-5802

Madison Ballet’s Nutcracker Breaks Revenue Record

(Madison, WI – January 12, 2017)—Madison Ballet’s annual December performances of The Nutcracker grossed the highest ticket and concession sales in the 35-year history of the organization.

Artistic Director W. Earle Smith’s production was the culmination of the work of hundreds of local cast and crew members, musicians, volunteers, staff and designers, and is arguably the largest holiday production in the area. The 2016 performances once again featured live music from the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Andrew Sewell, and cast members from over 18 local dance studios, all performing alongside the Ballet’s company of 12 dancers, who came together to mount the largest holiday production in the area. With over 12,000 audience members in attendance, the success of this year’s Nutcracker marks a significant achievement, following a difficult year for the Ballet, in which the company’s season was cut short due to financial challenges.

Of the achievement, Smith said: 

“I am so proud of everyone who helped to make this year’s production a success. From the dancers onstage to the musicians, volunteers, and crew backstage the magic begins with our partners in the community. The Nutcracker could not continue without the generous spirit of the people of the Madison area. With that support, Madison Ballet will continue to provide the highest level of artistry, education and opportunities to the community for decades to come.”

That being said, while Development Director Alicia Kopp marks this success with optimism, she is quick to point out that ticket revenue is just a small part of what is needed to sustain Madison Ballet’s extraordinary organization. “Ticket sales amount to less than half of our annual income. The contributions and sponsorships that we receive are a crucial part of our success.  As we move into the new year and further exceptional programming, we continue to seek new funding opportunities in support of our world-class local artists and programs.”

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

Bare – Repertory Program

Bartell Theatre

February 3 – 4, 2017

Primavera – Repertory Program

*Featuring Two World Premieres

Bartell Theatre

March 31 – April 1, 2017

ABOUT MADISON BALLET

Founded in 1981, Madison Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization based, led by Artistic Director W. Earle Smith. Its mission is to promote appreciation of and access to ballet by providing training and performing opportunities through public performances and educational initiatives.

Now in its 35^th year, Madison Ballet is the second-largest dance organization in Wisconsin. Over 12,000 people attend Madison Ballet’s original production of The Nutcracker each year. In addition, Madison Ballet presents a varied repertoire of other performances each season, from intimate mixed-bill programs to elaborate full-length productions. Community outreach programs such as Madison Ballet: Offstage & Personal and Behind the Curtains bring the magic of Madison Ballet to both the young and young-at-heart, providing new perspectives on this timeless art form.

The School of Madison Ballet (SMB) opened in September 2005 and has become one of the most highly respected dance education programs in the Midwest. SMB provides classes and pre-professional training for over 450 students from children to adults. Alumni of the school and studio company have gone on to a number of prestigious companies and schools, such as Sacramento Ballet, Miami City Ballet, School of American Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, and Ballet Chicago.

For more information, please contact: 

Gretchen Bourg, General Manager

Madison Ballet

gretchen@madisonballet.org

608-278-7990 x672 

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Seeking Donation Sites for Movers for Moms® Essential Care Item Drive in April 2017

Madison, Wis. – Each year, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® hosts its annual Movers for Moms® donation drive as a way of honoring all moms. Essential care items like toothpaste, diapers and toiletries are collected and donated to moms who are in shelter at Mother’s Day. 

In 2016, more than 83 businesses across Dane and Rock County generously acted as donation locations, collecting 20,000 items to benefit moms in shelter. The 2017 drive will run from April 5 through May 12, with collection of boxes with donations the Wednesday before Mother’s Day. Donations are collected and will be delivered to YWCA Madison and YWCA of Rock County the Friday before Mother’s Day.
 
To make this year’s drive even more successful, the company is seeking donation locations in the community. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK? employees deliver branded boxes shortly before the drive begins plus posters and window clings, and takes care of all campaign promotion. If you are interested in becoming a donation location, please contact Michael Fiez at Michael.Fiez@twomen.com. Participating businesses receive inclusion in all PR and promotion, and opportunities for media interviews.
 
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® franchises across the country will all take part in the campaign because so many women struggle with domestic violence. According to information from The National Domestic Abuse Hotline, one in four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is proud to support women and families experiencing crisis, and want to make this Mother’s Day rewarding for every Mom. You can help make a difference in the lives of countless women who are reclaiming their lives, and make their Mother’s Day special once again.  
 
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the largest franchised moving company both in the United States and internationally. The company operates 298 locations and 2,100 trucks. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® has performed more than five million moves since its inception in 1985. Each location is independently owned and operated. 

The Madison, Wis., location was started in 1993 and since then has given back well over $1 million in donations and services to charitable organizations in the community. Contact the Madison, Wis., TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® at (608) 278-0800, info0029@twomen.com, or visit twomenandatruckmadisonwi.com.

Contact:  
Phone:   
Email:      Michael.Fiez@twomen.com

Overture Hosts International Performing Arts for Youth Conference

NEWS RELEASE
For immediate release: Tuesday, January 10, 2017

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

39^th Annual IPAY International Showcase Comes to Madison, Wis.

Madison, Wis. – Overture Center for the Arts will partner with International Performing Arts for Youth (IPAY)to host the 39^th annual IPAY Showcase. Taking place from January 18-21, 2017, Showcase will present theater, dance, puppetry and music created for young audiences by companies from seven countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom (England, Scotland and Northern Ireland), Brazil and Australia.

“Supporting the engagement of young people in the arts is a core value of Overture Center. We are honored to be hosting the upcoming IPAY Showcase in Madison and to have the opportunity for local children and families to attend these Showcase performances and experience these exceptional artistic companies at no charge,” said Ted DeDee, Overture’s President and CEO.

Through a highly competitive and rigorous jury process, 17 full-length productions and nine excerpt spotlights have been selected to participate in Showcase. Highlights will include giant jellyfish puppets from the Black Hole Theatre of Australia, a Brazilian company’s re-telling of the story of Sinbad using bamboo mobile structures that turn into ships, giants, birds etc., and a new show from Minneapolis Children’s Theatre Company with one woman playing 14 characters exploring immigration from different ethnic perspectives through a community garden neighborhood project in Cleveland.

Many of the shows will be attended by school groups as well as conference attendees. Select performances are free and available to the public with a reservation at overture.org/events/ipay-2017:

• Anatomy of the Piano – WED, JAN 18, 4 PM | Capitol Theater
• Wild! – WED, JAN 18, 4:45 PM | Capitol Theater
• Darius & Twig ­- WED, JAN 18, 9 PM | Overture Hall
• L’Aubergine – THU, JAN 19, 8 PM | Capitol Theater
• They Called Her Vivaldi – FRI, JAN 20, 8 PM | Capitol Theater
• Jazzy Ash/Leaping Lizard – SAT, JAN 21, 9:30 AM | Capitol Theater

IPAY offers another opportunity for local artists to participate – SPARK! Artist Dialogue 2017

• Unpacking CAN’T: Moving from Impossible to Potential | TUE, JAN 17, 12:30-4:30 PM | Promenade Terrace

SPARK! is IPAY’s special pre-conference intended to bring local artists and organizations together with IPAY members to bring international local. The pre-conference includes a four-hour session plus one full-day access pass to attend IPAY Showcase during the conference, January 18-21, 2017.
This year’s SPARK! will focus on Unpacking CAN’T: Moving from the Impossible to Potential. Beginning with a Viewpoints session, participants will explore barriers of creating work for young audiences though IPAY’s signature Kitchen Table platform. After a series of round robin breakouts, participants will leave with a list of actions for moving the impossible to the potential.

o   Cost is $25, which includes session and one full-day conference registration

IPAY, a membership organization and a leader in the field of international performing arts for youth, envisions a world in which artistic excellence and innovation in performing arts for young audiences are nurtured, supported and expanded. Throughout this four-day event, this vision is realized as professionals from all over the world come together to share resources and experience the work of exceptional artistic companies.

IPAY Executive Director Jeremy “Boomer” Stacey shares the enthusiasm for bringing Showcase to Madison, “IPAY is extremely excited to be partnering with Overture Center for the Arts – a long-standing IPAY member and an organization committed to quality programming for young audiences. We look forward to welcoming our IPAY community to this stunning architectural landmark and to showcasing another stellar line-up of international artists”.

Growing in size each year, Showcase 2017 is expected to attract approximately 450 delegates. The group, which will include artists, presenters and producers from around the world, will gather together to enjoy the unique charm of Madison, while developing new collaborations and building tours to reach children throughout North America and beyond.

For more information on IPAY, please visit www.ipayweb.org

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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