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

Suttle-Straus Publishes Book Recapping Over 100 Years in Business

Waunakee, WI – Suttle-Straus, a marketing solutions provider, is excited to announce that it has published a book, which highlights the long history of the company from 1910 to today. “The Suttle-Straus Story” was written primarily by former Suttle-Straus president John Berthelsen and features over 30 contributors.

The idea for the book came to Berthelsen in early 2014 as he was beginning to plan his retirement, after 35 years of leading the company. Many friends and colleagues encouraged him to turn his vision into a reality, including the late Roy Carlson, owner of Suttle Press in the 1950’s and former president of TDS, Suttle-Straus’ parent company. Berthelsen states, “One of the great voids that I felt in my years of operating the company was the almost total lack of information about the first sixty years of its operation. When I left Suttle-Straus, I had run it for nearly a third of its existence, but that was basically the only part for which there are any real records.” With this in mind, Berthelsen set out to preserve the history of Suttle-Straus, and work on the book began in 2015.

The book was designed and printed entirely by Suttle-Straus. Content was compiled from a number of sources, including over 30 years of board meeting notes, past calendars, company newsletters and numerous photos from old scrapbooks. Additionally remembrances and stories from employees, board members, customers and vendors give the story a unique perspective – and is Berthelsen’s favorite part of the piece.

Ted Straus, Berthelsen’s successor and current president of Suttle-Straus, adds, “It was an honor to participate in the development process of the “Suttle-Straus Story.” The organization has been blessed with so many incredible team members throughout its existence and this book is an ideal way to showcase the countless contributions from those individuals. Providing exceptional products and services for over 100 years is no accident, and this book provides an in-depth look at why Suttle-Straus has been successful for so long.”

“The Suttle-Straus Story” is an ideal read for anyone interested in learning more about the print industry or Suttle-Straus and its rise to one of the top 100 print providers in the United States. It also serves as a valuable resource for new employees to better understand the company, the people, the vision and the culture.

Hard copies of “The Suttle-Straus Story” are $25 and can be obtained by contacting Suttle-Straus at 608.849.1000 or completing a request form here.

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About Suttle-Straus

Suttle-Straus provides comprehensive marketing solutions that incorporate creative, print, wide format, direct mail, transactional mail, kitting and fulfillment services. Their S4 Marketing Resource Center combines these services with cutting-edge technology to advance their clients’ marketing abilities and speed to market. Through long-term, collaborative partnerships, Suttle-Straus continues to provide quality products, exceed expectations, and offer innovative solutions. Learn more at suttle-straus.com.

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Agrace Dane County Volunteer & Grief Opportunities for February 2017

Agrace to Offer Orientation for Prospective Volunteers in February

Volunteering for Agrace can be a very rewarding experience. In February, Agrace will offer orientation for people interested in volunteering to make a difference in the lives of patients with advanced illnesses. Agrace has opportunities for volunteers who would like to work directly with Agrace patients, as well as support roles that do not involve patient care. Areas of most immediate need are for customer-service volunteers at the Agrace Thrift Store on East Springs Drive, Madison, and café and kitchen help at Agrace’s campus on East Cheryl Parkway, Madison.

Agrace’s next volunteer orientation opportunities will be held Monday, February 6, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Wednesday, February 22, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Agrace’s Madison campus. Before they attend orientation, prospective volunteers will complete an application and an interview process with Agrace’s Volunteer Services staff to identify skills and interests. Call (608) 327-7163 to begin the pre-orientation process.

Agrace to Offer Grief Support Groups Beginning in February

• Bridges Weekly Support Group is held every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Agrace, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison. This ongoing group is for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Pre-registration is not required.
• Spouse/Partner Loss Support Group is a six-week grief support group series for adults whose spouse or partner has died. Be comforted and build a consistent, natural support system. Held at Agrace, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, each Tuesday, February 21 through March 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. To register, call Jody at (608) 327-7118 or visit agrace.org/griefgroups.

For details on all Agrace grief support groups, visit agrace.org.

Brodeski Named as a Financial Industry Change Maker

Savant CEO included in Financial Planning’s list of people to watch in 2017

Madison, WI (January 4, 2017) – Brent Brodeski, chief executive officer of Savant Capital Management, a nationally-recognized fee-only wealth management firm, has been selected by Financial Planning as one of the “17 People Advisers Should Watch in 2017.” Brodeski has been included as one of the industry’s key players due to Savant’s new capital structure that will provide the firm with more than $50 million for upcoming M & A deals. He is the only registered investment advisory firm CEO to make the list.

In addition to naming Brodeski to the list, Financial Planning also selected Tim Sloan, CEO of Wells Fargo; Janet Yellen, Fed chairwoman; Andrew Puzder, nominated to be Secretary of Labor; and Abigal Johnson, chairwoman and CEO of Fidelity. Click here to view the full list of Financial Planning’s “17 People Advisers Should Watch in 2017.”

Brodeski is a co-founder of Savant, which manages more than $4.7 billion in assets and employs more than 140 team members. Headquartered in Rockford, IL. , Savant also has 11 offices in the following locations: Chicago, IL; Freeport, IL; Geneva, IL; Hoffman Estates, IL; Naperville, IL; Peoria, IL; Sterling, IL; Wilmette, IL; McLean, VA; Madison, WI; and Park Falls, WI.

In 2016, Brodeski was named to Forbes’ 2016list of America’s Top Wealth Advisors. In addition, Savant has also consistently received other industry recognitions such as being named a top RIA firm by Financial Planning magazine, Financial Advisor magazine and InvestmentNews and being recognized by Barron’s magazine as a top advisor in the United States. 

About Savant Capital Management
Savant Capital Management is a leading independent, nationally-recognized, fee-only firm, serving clients for 30 years with more than $4.7 billion in assets under management. As a trusted advisor, Savant Capital Management offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan and family office services to financially established individuals and institutions. Savant also offers corporate accounting, tax preparation, payroll and consulting through its affiliate, Savant Tax & Consulting.

Savant is regularly recognized among the top wealth managers in the United States. Savant was the recipient of the 2015 Best-in-Business IMPACT Award™, part of Schwab’s IMPACT Awards® program to recognize excellence in the business of independent financial advice. Savant has consistently received other industry recognitions including recently being included on the Forbes top 200 financial advisors list, the Barron’s top 20 independent advisory firms list, being named the #9 rated RIA firm by Financial Planning magazine, and included in additional top advisors lists by Financial Advisor magazine and InvestmentNews.

Savant Capital Management is a Registered Investment Advisor. Savant’s marketing material should not be construed by any existing or prospective client as a guarantee that they will experience a certain level of results if they engage Savant’s services and may include lists or rankings published by magazines and other sources which are generally based exclusively on information prepared and submitted by the recognized advisor. For more information about Savant or to view our Important Disclosures, go to www.savantcapital.com.

Savant Capital Management and its employees are independent of and are not employees or agents of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”). Schwab does not prepare, verify or endorse information distributed by Savant Capital Management. The Best-in-Business IMPACT Award™ is not an endorsement, testimonial endorsement, recommendation or referral to Savant Capital Management with respect to its investment advisory and other services.

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SVA Plumb Financial Focuses on Investing with Impact

SVA Plumb Financial has included Impact Investing in their mutual fund models for over ten years.  Only now has this niche concept gained popularity so SVA Plumb Financial would like to emphasize their commitment to investing with impact.  Not only can your investment dollars impact your portfolio, but it can also have an impact that is consistent with your own core values.

Impact Investing, also known as Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), considers environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria to produce competitive investment returns while also realizing positive societal impact.  You can now invest in funds that support the values or causes you want to encourage. SVA Plumb Financial actively works with leading fund managers in the SRI field to create portfolios aligned with our client’s values.

Consider the power of joining forces with like-minded investors who can collectively align their investment choices to create an impact felt around the globe.  For more information about Socially Responsible Investing, visit the Investing With Impact page on the SVA Plumb Financial website.

About SVA Plumb Financial, LLC

At SVA Plumb Financial, we believe quality service is the key to maintaining long-term relationships. Our clients enjoy personal access to the investment and trust advisory professionals who oversee their portfolios. Through this close relationship, we recognize the direct responsibility we have for our clients’ assets and wealth planning.

We work closely with our clients to assist them in defining their investment goals and objectives, taking into account not only their goals and obligations, but also their desires to address the needs of future generations.

SVA Plumb Financial, LLC is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, employs over 45 staff, and has additional offices in Milwaukee and Appleton, Wisconsin as well as Sioux Falls, South Dakota.   Its entities include SVA Plumb Wealth Management, LLC and SVA Plumb Trust Company, LLC. More