Wisconsin Union Theater: Contemporary Jazz Greats to Perform in Madison on Jan. 26 in Tribute to Historic Jazz Label Blue Note Records

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Jan. 16, 2024

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

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CONTEMPORARY JAZZ GREATS TO PERFORM IN MADISON ON JAN. 26 IN TRIBUTE TO HISTORIC JAZZ LABEL BLUE NOTE RECORDS

MADISON – A concert celebrating the 85th anniversary of the longest-running jazz label in the world, called Blue Note Records, will come to Madison, Wisconsin, on Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Wisconsin Union Theater’s (WUT’s) Jazz Series.

The 90-minute Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Tour event at Shannon Hall in Memorial Union will feature a collective of jazz stars that includes pianist and musical director Gerald Clayton, alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, vibraphonist Joel Ross, drummer Kendrick Scott, and bassist Matt Brewer. The collective’s tour performances around the country celebrate the label, which has a history that includes many music styles – including hot jazz and blues to cool jazz, bebop and fusion – and that built the bridge into today’s avant-garde jazz.

“Blue Note has been such a wonderful home for the community for incredible musicians, for creativity for all these years,” Clayton said.

The label that The New York Times called the most storied label in jazz tunes has been a label home for such jazz greats as Art Blakely, Wayne Shorter, Annie Lennox, Willie Nelson, Miles Davis and John Coltrane. In addition to the anniversary tour quintet artists, Blue Note Records artists currently include Anita Baker, Elvis Costello and the Roots, DOMi and JD Beck, Al Green, and Norah Jones.

“I urge everyone who loves music to come on out and catch the 85th Blue Note Quintet,” Blue Note Records President Don Was said. “What I love about all these guys is that, despite their incredible technical knowledge and proficiency, they all play from the heart first. They’re telling stories through their instruments.”

German Jewish immigrant Alfred Lion founded Blue Note Records in 1939 in New York with the mission to serve the uncompromising expressions of hot jazz or swing. His childhood friend Francis Wolff soon joined the endeavor. The duo built a reputation for supporting jazz visionaries and embracing new jazz styles. The founders declared a dedication to creating uncompromising music rooted in authenticity.

WUT and the student-led Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Performing Arts Committee (PAC) are co-presenting this performance and all of the WUT 2023-24 season.

Theater-goers can save 20% on WUT season events through the build-your-own subscription, with options of three to five events for 15% off or six or more events for a 20% discount.

Additional WUT season events include international music, jazz and chamber music.

Patrons can purchase tickets to the Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Tour performance in Madison and other WUT season events online, at the Memorial Union Box Office or by phone at (608) 265-2787.

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About the Wisconsin Union Theater

For more than 80 years, the Wisconsin Union Theater has served as a center for cultural activity in the heart of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The Theater hosts performances in multiple locations, including Memorial Union, and has an extensive history of remarkable performances. The Wisconsin Union Theater is committed to social justice and works to create an equitable, diverse, and inclusive place for all who engage with the Theater’s programming, events, and activities. The Wisconsin Union Theater is part of the Wisconsin Union, a membership organization that blends study and leisure to create unique out-of-classroom opportunities. Learn more: union.wisc.edu/wisconsin-union-theater.

About the Wisconsin Union Directorate Performing Arts Committee

The Wisconsin Union Directorate Performing Arts Committee is part of the Wisconsin Union’s leadership development program for UW–Madison students and supports the Wisconsin Union Theater’s mission of serving students through the performing arts. By helping to program the Theater’s annual season of performing arts presentations, the students learn about program curation, relationship-building, marketing, communications, budgeting, and production. Learn more: union.wisc.edu/get-involved/wud/performing-arts.

ImpactLife eyeing losses due to winter storms

Hazardous travel conditions across portions of the ImpactLife service region are taking a toll on our region’s blood supply. Winter weather has forced the cancellation of numerous blood drives, with many donors unable to keep scheduled appointments at ImpactLife Donor Centers as well.

Nearly 600 donations are estimated to have been lost due to the storm as of the afternoon of Wednesday, January 10. ImpactLife is seeking additional donors to help ensure the blood center’s ability to provide for local hospitals. Donors may find a nearby Donor Center or mobile blood drive by calling (800) 747-5401, or schedule online at www.bloodcenter.org, or with the ImpactLife mobile app (www.bloodcenter.org/app).

“Patient care never stops, and that means the use of blood remains constant even as we see canceled blood drives and missed appointments due to the snowstorm,” said Amanda Hess, Vice President, Donor Relations and Marketing. “We are urging all potential donors who can travel safely to please schedule an appointment and help ensure our ability to meet patient needs for local hospitals and beyond.”

To thank donors who give blood during January’s National Blood Donor Month, ImpactLife is providing all presenting donors a voucher to redeem for the donor’s choice of an electronic gift card, 500 bonus points to use in the Donor Rewards Store, or an equivalent donation to the National Forest Foundation. (Learn more at www.bloodcenter.org/now.)

About ImpactLife

ImpactLife is a nonprofit community organization providing blood services to more than 120 hospitals and emergency medical service providers in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin, as well as resource sharing partners across the country. Services extend from southcentral Wisconsin to St. Louis, Missouri and from Danville, Illinois to Chariton, Iowa. (See a map of the ImpactLife service region.) ImpactLife operates 23 Donor Centers and holds approximately 5000 mobile blood drives annually to provide blood components needed for patient transfusions at hospitals throughout our region.

For more information on blood inventories and donor promotions, see www.bloodcenter.org and find us @impactlifeblood on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat.

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M3 Insurance Adds Five New Shareholders

M3 Insurance recently announced five new shareholders: Corey Palmer, Senior Client Executive; Dana Hellenbrand, Director of Manufacturing & Distribution Practice; Jesse Maas, Senior Business Development Executive; Julie Redders, Vice President of Marketing; and Nate Troyer, Senior Client Executive and Director of International Practice.

Palmer supports business owners and governmental entities in structuring sustainable employee benefit programs to foster a competitive employee acquisition and retention strategy. He joined M3 in 2015. 

Hellenbrand serves as a subject matter expert, strategist, and thought leader in the manufacturing and distribution industry. She is responsible for sharing information on trends and issues that specifically impact this industry along with advising clients throughout their policy period to ensure that their coverage and risk management strategies continue to meet their needs. She joined M3 in 2016. 

Maas educates the business community about M3 services, including insurance and risk management, employee benefits, and retirement planning. He joined M3 in 2017. 

Redders develops, directs, and oversees M3’s marketing, brand, communications, and public relations strategies. She partners with agency leadership and sales teams to showcase M3’s brand, people, and specializations, and ensures the agency is well-positioned across the regions and markets we serve. She joined M3 in 2011. 

Troyer specializes in property and casualty insurance with a focus on manufacturing & distribution and international exposures where he designs customized solutions for each of his clients. He joined M3 in 2014. 

The Electrician, Inc.: Transition of New Ownership

The Electrician, Inc. welcomes you to join us in congratulating Cole McCloskey in his promotion to CEO of our company! Cole started his tenure with The Electrician, Inc. in 2011 and quickly worked his way into being selected for the ABC of Wisconsin apprenticeship program starting in the fall of 2012. Cole then worked his way quickly into a leadership role and was ultimately selected as a Shareholder and COO of the company in April 2019. Since then, Cole has worked hand-in-hand with Brent Yauchler to manage the company, and has played a major role in our continued growth and success.

Brent Yauchler founded The Electrician, Inc. in 2004 and has been CEO and President of the company since.  Under Brent’s leadership, the company has experienced significant growth and success over the past two decades. Brent will continue to be a Shareholder, and as of January 1^st, 2024, he will assume both the title of Chief Strategy Officer and Chairman of our advisory committee. He will be advising Cole and other key company leaders regularly and working with them to strategize, plan, and improve the Company’s operations and continued mission to better serve our customers. Cole, along with our management and field team, will be solely responsible for overseeing the Company’s day-to-day operations. 

Feel comfortable to reach out to Brent or Cole at any time if you have any questions or concerns about our transition of leadership. We appreciate our employees, vendors, and customers very much, and we wish everyone continued success and prosperity in the new year! 

One Community Bank: Tom Long Promoted to SVP Commercial Banking Manager

January 9, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank

Tom Long Promoted to SVP Commercial Banking Manager

(January 2024) – One Community Bank is delighted to share the news of Tom Long’s recent promotion to the position of Senior VP Commercial Banking Manager.

“Tom has been in the banking industry for over 11 years. Tom joined OCB as a VP – Commercial Lender. He has consistently shown dedication, has a strong ability to develop new relationships, and has done an excellent job of helping clients grow their businesses. In his new role, he will be managing the growth and development of a team of Commercial Lenders in addition to assisting clients with their needs,” said Dan Carey, Chief Commercial Officer.

“OCB is the true definition of community banking. The core focus on our clients, colleagues and communities aligns with my values. I love having the opportunity to help local businesses grow and working with a variety of clients,” said Tom.

Tom is passionate about being an active participant in his community. He is a board member at United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County and DAIS (Domestic Abuse Intervention Services). Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending quality time with his wife, three children and three dogs. He also loves the outdoors and enjoys fishing, hunting, and Wisconsin sports.

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One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally owned bank has 15 bank locations and $2.1 billion in assets. It provides both personal and business banking solutions, with an intense focus on serving clients, supporting colleagues, and investing in its communities. Five years in a row named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, Grand Marsh, Hillsboro, La Farge, Readstown, Wonewoc, and Union Center. Member FDIC.