Grammy Award-Winning Violinist Gil Shaham Returns to the Wisconsin Union Theater’s Concert Series on Dec. 11

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Nov. 18, 2021

Contact Information:
Shauna Breneman, Communications Director
Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-8862

GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING VIOLINIST GIL SHAHAM RETURNS TO THE WISCONSIN UNION THEATER’S CONCERT SERIES ON DEC. 11

MADISON – Join the Wisconsin Union Theater team on Dec. 11 as it presents Grammy Award-winning violinist Gil Shaham as part of the 2021-22 Wisconsin Union Theater Concert Series. The performance, part of the David and Kato Perlman Chamber Music Series, will take place in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union at 7:30 p.m. CDT.

Shaham is no stranger to the stage or the spotlight. He began taking violin lessons at the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem at the age of 7, debuted with the Jerusalem Symphony and the Israel Philharmonic at the age of 10, and stepped in for acclaimed violinist Itzhak Perlman on a single day’s notice in a performance with the London Symphony Orchestra at the age of 18.

Shaham carefully perfects the vibrant, lively sound of his violin to create an unparalleled listening experience. His solo recital program for the Dec. 11 concert spans composers and centuries, featuring classic and contemporary pieces. Shaham’s performance will include the following selections:

• Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Violin Sonata No.2 in A minor, BWV 1003
    • Grave
    • Fuga
    • Andante
    • Allegro
  • Violin Partita No.2 in D minor, BWV 1004
    • Allemande
    • Courante
    • Sarabande
    • Gigue
    • Chaconne
• Scott Wheeler, “Isolation Rag”
• Max Raimi, “Violin Etude: Anger Management”
• Reena Esmail, “When the Violin”
• Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Violin Partita No. 3 in E Major, BWV 1006
    • Preludio
    • Loure
    • Gavotte en Rondeau
    • Menuets (I and II)
    • Bourrée
    • Gigue

“Gil Shaham last performed in our classical Concert Series in the 2000-2001 season,” Wisconsin Union Theater Director Elizabeth Snodgrass said. “His original return to the Shannon Hall stage was scheduled during the 100th anniversary season of the Concert Series in March 2020. We are so honored to finally present this return engagement as part of the David and Kato Perlman Chamber Music Series and are so thankful for Dr. Kato Perlman’s support in making this concert possible.”

Recognized worldwide for his musical mastery, Shaham has received many prestigious awards and acknowledgments, such as the Avery Fisher Career Grant in 1990; the Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance in 1998; and the Avery Fisher Prize in 2008. Musical America named him Instrumentalist of the Year in 2012.

Patrons may choose to purchase a ticket for the in-person concert or a virtual livestream of the event. Patrons can purchase single tickets for this concert through the event webpage or at the Memorial Union Box Office.

The 2021-22 season marks the 102nd year of the Wisconsin Union Theater’s Concert Series, the Midwest’s longest-running classical music concert series. Each year, the Wisconsin Union hosts impressive, carefully-selected artists bound to amaze audiences with their remarkable sound and repertoire.

The Wisconsin Union team is dedicated to creating a safe environment for all patrons and team members and upholding the highest cleaning and sanitation standards. The Union team thoroughly and regularly cleans and disinfects its spaces, including performance spaces. In addition, the Theater has established a temporary health and safety measure to ensure 20 feet of space between performers and audiences in Shannon Hall.

Patrons and team members are required to follow the current University of Wisconsin–Madison health and safety protocol of wearing a face covering when indoors on campus, unless actively eating or drinking. The Wisconsin Union Theater team will continue to monitor and follow university guidelines.

Click here for more information about the Gil Shaham performance.

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About the Wisconsin Union Theater

The Wisconsin Union Theater’s mission is to present, promote and cultivate a lifelong appreciation of the performing arts, especially among University of Wisconsin–Madison students. For more than 75 years, the Wisconsin Union Theater (WUT) has served as a center for cultural activity in the heart of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. Through a student-led committee, WUT presents an annual season of up to 40 events. Additionally, the Theater serves numerous renters on and off campus for graduations, lectures, conferences, and performances by university departments, registered student organizations, and community organizations. WUT is committed to social justice and works to create an equitable, diverse, and inclusive place for patrons, staff and performers.

Learn more: union.wisc.edu/wisconsin-union-theater.

[Click here to download a photo of Gil Shaham. Photo by Chris Lee.]

To read this release online, visit union.wisc.edu/gil-shaham-2021.

Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale Names Kim Kay as Executive Director Ahead of 2022 Grand Opening

Kim Beverly
Director of Communications & Public Relations
(423) 478-8070, ext. 328
kbeverly@legacysl.net

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Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale Names Kim Kay as Executive Director Ahead of 2022 Grand Opening
With more than a decade of experience overseeing health care communities, Kay brings a vast amount of knowledge and expertise to Legacy Senior Living’s first Wisconsin-based community.

MADISON, Wis. (November 18, 2021) – Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale, the newest member of the Cleveland, Tenn.-based Legacy Senior Living family of assisted living and memory care facilities, has named Kim Kay as its executive director ahead of its grand opening in early 2022.

With over 13 years of management experience overseeing health care communities, Kay brings her knowledge and expertise to Legacy Senior Living’s first Wisconsin-based assisted living and memory care community. Most recently, she served as the executive director of a 232-bed senior living community, in Grafton.

“When Legacy Senior Living decided to open its first Midwestern community in Wisconsin, our executive team was passionate about finding someone who not only had the experience but who also knew the ins and outs of senior care in the area. When we met Kim, we knew she was the right person for the role. Our team has absolute faith that she is going to do an outstanding job serving Madison seniors with honor, respect, faith and integrity,” Jason Gibson, Vice President of Operations for Legacy Senior Living, said.

“​​I am grateful to be a part of a family of senior living communities that shows such compassion for our seniors and appreciation to its employees. I started my career in 2003 and quickly learned it was my calling. Having also had the blessing of caring for my mother, I understand what it feels like to be the child who becomes the caregiver. I also understand the emotions that accompany the decision to move into assisted living or memory care and I’ll be right here to help others through those same feelings I experienced,” Kay said.

With renovations expected to be completed by early 2022, Kay said she is looking forward to welcoming residents and their families into the 92-unit, 75,000-square-foot community.

“I always tell people when they are touring communities to pay attention to how they feel the moment they walk through the door. They should immediately feel welcomed and have a sense of home. I am counting down the days until I get to see the smiles on the faces of seniors as they choose to call this premier community their home,” Kay added.

Kay resides in Madison with her husband and dog, Max. She enjoys spending time with her two children and two granddaughters.

More information about Kim Kay and Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale are available by calling (608) 949-7550 or visiting the community’s website.

About Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale

Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale is a 75,000-square-foot premier assisted living and memory care facility opening in Madison, WI, in early 2022. Located at 602 Segoe Road, the community will encompass 10 stories featuring 92 well-appointed units, of which 64 will be designated for assisted living and 28 for memory care. Residents will have access to luxurious amenities including underground parking, a full-service bistro, a state-of-the-art media room and the Penthouse Crown Room, which will overlook picturesque views of the State Capitol and Lake Mendota.

More information is available by calling (608) 949-7550 or by visiting renaissancehilldale.net.

Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale is part of a family of senior living communities throughout the eastern United States owned and/or operated by Legacy Senior Living of Cleveland, Tenn. Legacy Senior Living specializes in offering independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care services. More information is available at legacysl.net.

Jay Sekelsky Elected to Capitol Bank’s Board of Directors

Madison, WI (November 16, 2021): Ken Thompson, President and CEO of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce the election of Jay Sekelsky to the Board of Directors of Capitol Bank. He was elected to the position in October 2021 and will serve a three-year term. Jay is currently a partner at Zermatt Investors, LLC, a private partnership that invests in early-stage companies. He retired in September 2018 from Madison Investment Advisors where he was a partner and the Chief Investment Officer. Jay holds a BBA and MBA from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and graduated from the Applied Security Analysis Program.

“Jay’s extensive experience will be an asset to our business, and his passion to serve on nonprofit boards aligns with our Capitol Bank core values,” said Thompson.

Jay has made community involvement a big part of his life and currently serves on several nonprofit boards including Chair of the American Family Children’s Hospital Advisory Board, United Way of Dane County, Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development, and Edgewood High School Board of Directors. Jay is currently serving on the forprofit boards for West Bend Mutual Insurance Company, eCIO Inc., and Intellivist Inc.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally-owned and operated, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work and do business. We are proud of the partnerships we have established with organizations, businesses and individuals in the Madison and Verona communities. Our philosophy of community support is demonstrated at the corporate level, as well as in the time and energy our employees devote to our community each year. Capitol Bank
is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

Natalie Gregerson
Director of Marketing/Officer
Capitol Bank
710 N. High Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
608.836.1616

Oak Bank: Bob Gorsuch Honored With 2021 WBA Leaders in Banking Excellence

Bob Gorsuch Honored With 2021 WBA Leaders in Banking Excellence
Gorsuch is the longest-serving bank CEO in Fitchburg and Madison.

Fitchburg, WI – A career in banking wasn’t a childhood dream, but Oak Bank’s CEO Bob Gorsuch says he is blessed to have 57 years of experience in banking (and counting).

“I am one of those people who doesn’t feel like I go to work every day – I love what I do,” said Gorsuch. “The moment it starts to feel like work is when I will retire.”

The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) honored Gorsuch, along with four others, with the 2021 Leaders in Banking Excellence award on October 29 during the WBA recognition luncheon.

“Over the last five decades, Bob helped shape what local banking looks like today and has made a significant impact on the lives of employees, clients and the community,” said Ken Thompson, WBA Chair. “Bob has been a tremendous leader and paved the path for others to follow in his footsteps by encouraging professional growth and community involvement.”

Gorsuch, the longest-serving bank CEO in Madison-area, began his career in 1964 at First National Bank & Trust, Co. in Marquette, Michigan, where he served as cashier and eventually vice president. In 1975, at the age of 32, Gorsuch moved to Wisconsin where he became president and CEO at Park Bank. He fulfilled his dream of opening a bank that provided the personal touch every client deserved by starting Oak Bank in Fitchburg in 2000. 

“The human element makes the difference,” said Gorsuch. “That’s what community banking is all about. We go above and beyond our clients’ expectations here at Oak Bank by taking the time to listen and understand their needs. This helps us develop creative solutions that other banks may not take the time to do.” 

Under Gorsuch’s leadership, Oak Bank has grown from just an idea in 2000 into a $420 million community bank employing 40 individuals. Oak Bank supports the growth of local businesses, helps area residents achieve their homeownership dreams and has been instrumental in the development and prosperity of the City of Fitchburg and its surrounding communities. In fact, Oak Bank joined other financial institutions across Wisconsin over the last year in processing a collective total of 33,000 Paycheck Protection Program loans worth a combined $2.2 billion.

“I have known Bob throughout my entire 30-year career at WBA and he remains as passionate and energized about community banking today as he was 30 years ago,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO. “His commitment to the communities his bank serves, as well as his dedication to many of his personal passions, notably JDRF, epitomize the essence of community banking. It is an honor to recognize Bob and the four other bankers for being true ‘Leaders in Banking Excellence’ in the state of Wisconsin.”

Gorsuch’s community involvement runs deep. He has been treasurer for several church organizations, president of South Madison Rotary, president of Community Bankers of Wisconsin and a WBA Board member. Gorsuch was inducted into the WBA 50-Year Club in 2015 and was recognized by Community Bankers of Wisconsin as “Banker of the Year” in 1990. He is heavily involved with JDRF, has served on the Fitchburg New Economy Technology Team and contributed to the Wisconsin Academically Challenged and Talented Youth organization. Through Bob’s leadership, Oak Bank and its staff support more than 125 local nonprofits throughout the year through time, talent and donations.  

“Bob truly leads by example,” said Terry Taylor, President at Oak Bank. “Bob lives Oak Bank’s ethos and sets the tone for not only how we treat our clients but also how we engage with the communities in which we live and work. He is very deserving of this honor.”

Gorsuch’s plaque is now on display at the WBA headquarters in Madison on the WBA’s Leaders in Banking Excellence Wall to serve as inspiration to others. This is the second year WBA has honored current and former bankers, bestowing the designation to 12 recipients last year. Click here to read more about the recipients of the WBA Leaders in Banking Excellence.

About Oak Bank 

Founded in 2000, Oak Bank is celebrating nearly 22 years of deep roots in the Fitchburg community and Madison area. The community bank meets the financial needs of homeowners and businesses by offering top-notch service, quick answers and unique solutions, all while supporting over 125 local nonprofits each year. Visit oakbankonline.com to learn more.

Photos attached:

• Bob Gorsuch Receives Award – Pictured: Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO; Bob Gorsuch; Ken Thompson, WBA Chair

• WBA Leaders in Banking Excellence Wall

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WPS Health Solutions: Army veteran Gauge Hunter saluted for Operation Fan Mail

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Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

Army veteran Gauge Hunter saluted for Operation Fan Mail
Program is sponsored by WPS Health Solutions and the Green Bay Packers

MADISON, Wis.—Nov. 15, 2021—The Green Bay Packers and WPS Health Solutions paid special tribute this week to Army veteran Gauge Hunter and his family in conjunction with the Nov. 14 game against Seattle. Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families and veterans at each Packers home game, marks its 15th season in 2021.

Hunter, who was born in California but spent much of his childhood in Michigan, joined the U.S. Army in 2012 to serve his country. After basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, he received orders to the 23rd Engineer Company (Sappers) in Fort Richardson, Alaska. After a year of active duty, he was deployed to the east region of Afghanistan, where his unit did route clearance missions.

Five months into deployment, his truck was hit with a roadside bomb while on mission and he was injured. Following the deployment, he was medically retired.

After his retirement from the service, Hunter, a lifelong Packers fan, decided to make Wisconsin his home. He and his wife, Alli, moved to Oshkosh, where they have lived for five years. They attended Sunday’s game with Hunter’s sister, Lindsey, and his brother-in-law, Fred.

As the honorees for Operation Fan Mail this week, the Hunter family also received four tickets to the game and a $150 Packers Pro Shop gift card, courtesy of WPS.

The program, which debuted in 2007, is designed to honor families with a member who is on active duty, or a member who is a veteran. The Packers and WPS Health Solutions will host a family at each 2021 home game and recognize the members on the video boards during pregame activities. A total of 142 individuals, families, or groups have been recognized through the program since it began.

The Packers and WPS Health Solutions invite interested families, or friends of eligible families, to submit an essay, 500 words or less, on why a particular family should be saluted this year. Families intended for recognition are those that have a member serving on active duty, or a member who is a veteran. The family member can be a spouse, mother, father, son, daughter, or sibling.

Essays can be sent to Operation Fan Mail, P.O. Box 10628, Green Bay, WI, 54307-0628 or online at packers.com/lambeau-field/operation-fan-mail.

About WPS Health Solutions

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wis., has more than 3,100 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

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