December 31st, 2010 by Robert Rosati
“Pin-Up?” art exhibit at ArtWorks Gallery in Kenosha, will be having an opening reception January 8th. The four features artists will be Amy Misurelli Sorensen, Bryanna Van Caster, Jerrold Belland, and Daniel Kaiser.
All of them will have works on display as a play on the classic pin up.
“Pin-up?” the show opens on January 8th and runs through February 19th. The opening reception is scheduled for Saturday the 8th from 6 to 9 p.m. at ArtWorks Gallery. ArtWorks Gallery is located at 5002 7th Avenue in Kenosha.
Tags: Amy Misurelli Sorensen, ArtWorks Gallery, Bryanna Van Caster, Daniel Kaiser, Jerrold Belland, Kenosha, wisconsin
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December 31st, 2010 by Robert Rosati
Yesterday Governor Jim Doyle announced that W Solar Group, Inc. will receive up to $28 million in Enterprise Zone tax credits from the Department of Commerce (Commerce) to establish a manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, and locate its corporate headquarters and research and development facilities in Dane County.
“I am really happy to announce the state will provide $28 million in Enterprise Zone tax credits to help W Solar establish a manufacturing facility in Wisconsin and create more than 600 jobs,” Governor Doyle said. “W Solar choosing to locate its manufacturing facility in Wisconsin is a testament to the hard work we’ve done over the past eight years to build a strong sector of our economy around clean energy and high end manufacturing. This investment will create new business opportunities and jobs at suppliers throughout the region.”
W Solar Group, Inc. expects to create approximately 620 jobs between its headquarters, R&D and manufacturing facilities. The project represents a capital investment of over $300 million. Governor Doyle has used the powerful Enterprise Zones credits to help retain and create jobs at Quad Graphics, Bucyrus, Mercury Marine, Republic Airways, ULINE, Marinette Marine, and Oshkosh Corporation.
The U.S. and international solar markets are expected to grow significantly in the years ahead. Wisconsin is a national leader in solar installations. Among the companies Commerce has assisted are Cardinal Glass, 5NPlus, PDM Solar, ZBB Technologies, and Helios.
“W Solar Group was attracted to Wisconsin early in our search for a project location,” Chris Hamrin, President and Chief Executive Officer W Solar Group, Inc. said. “We are impressed with the high quality workforce, extensive supply chain, and the commitment to producing world-class products. Making Wisconsin our home is the right decision, and W Solar’s goal is to be a great addition to the Wisconsin economy. Wisconsin’s role as a leading manufacturing state with hard-working people also contributed to our decision to make the Badger State the place to grow our company.”
Information used in this article was retrieved from a press release on Governor Doyle’s official website.
Tags: 5NPlus, Bucyrus, Cardinal Glass, Chris Hamrin, Dane County, Department of Commerce, Governor Jim Doyle, Helios, Marinette Marine, Mercury Marine, Oshkosh Corporation, PDM Solar, Quad Graphics, Republic Airways, tax credits, ULINE, W Solar Group Inc., wisconsin, ZBB Technologies
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December 31st, 2010 by Robert Rosati
This morning Green Bay Packers Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson announced that the team placed offensive tackle/guard Marshall Newhouse on the
injured reserve list ending his season. Thompson also announced that the team signed Evan Dietrich-Smith.
Marshall Newhouse, was the second of the Packers’ two fifth-round picks in 2010, was inactive for all 15 contests this season. He joins several other Packer players on the injured reserve list.
Information used in this article was retrieved from a press release on the official Green Bay Packers website.
The illustration used in this article was drawn by Joseph Szabo.
Tags: Evan Dietrich-Smith, Green Bay Packers, Marshall Newhouse, Ted Thompson, wisconsin
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December 30th, 2010 by Robert Rosati
With the holiday season upon us, we take this time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. The Racine Art Museum (RAM) has become a leading museum that serves the community, while attracting visitors from around the world! This year, RAM has welcomed a record number of visitors. Gifts of both a financial nature as well as your time have been invaluable to RAM’s success. Your generosity ensures the continued success of both RAM and RAM’s Wustum Museum.
There are still many ways you can make a meaningful contribution before the year’s end. Financial contributions go a long way to help underwrite the cost of operations, provide hands-on art experiences, and support our world class exhibitions.
Click here to obtain information on how to make a donation or to give a wish list item to the Racine Art Museum. Any donation is tax-deductible.
Information used in this article was retrieved from a press release issued by the Racine Art Museum.
Tags: Racine, Racine Art Museum, wisconsin, Wustum Museum
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December 30th, 2010 by Robert Rosati
Green Bay Packers announced via press release on the teams website that quarterback Aaron Rodgers was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the New York Giants last week. He completed 25 of 37 passes for a career-high 404 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions for a 139.9 passer rating in the Packers’ 45-17 win over the New York Giants. His 404 yards are the most by a Packers quarterback since Lynn Dickey posted 418 on October 12th, 1980. Rodgers is the first quarterback in the long and storied history of the Packers to throw for at least 400 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions in a game. It was the 10th time his career that he has thrown at least three touchdowns with no interceptions, the most in NFL history by a quarterback within three seasons of his first start. Rodgers threw an 80-yard touchdown pass to Jordy Nelson, which was his second touchdown he threw this season of more than 80 yards of the season. He is the first Packer to throw 80+ yard TD passes to two different players in a season since Pro Football Hall of Famer Bart Starr 44 years ago. Rodgers was previously named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week in week 13 of this season. Aaron Rodgers joins Brett Favre as the only quarterbacks in the history of the Packers to be named NFC Offensive Player of the Week more then one time during a season.
The illustration used in this article was drawn by Joseph Szabo.
Tags: Aaron Rodgers, Bart Starr, Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, Jordy Nelson, Lynn Dickey, New York Giants, NFL, wisconsin
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December 30th, 2010 by Robert Rosati
Milwaukee Bucks General Manager John Hammond announced yesterday that guard Brandon Jennings) had successful surgery this afternoon to repair a fracture of the fifth metatarsal of his left foot. The surgery was performed at the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin by Bucks Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Gordon along with foot and ankle specialist Dr. Eric Malicky. Heis expected to miss four to six weeks of action and will be re-evaluated throughout his recovery.
Jennings, 21, had started all 25 of the Bucks games prior to his injury and led the club with 17.9 points, 5.5 assists and 47 3-pointers. Prior to the injury Jennings had started in 114 straight games, including the postseason.
The illustration used in this article was drawn by Joseph Szabo.
Information used in this article was retrieved from a press release on the Milwaukee Bucks official website.
Tags: Brandon Jennings, John Hammond, Milwaukee Bucks, Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, wisconsin
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December 29th, 2010 by Robert Rosati
Today, two hundred and fifty years after his birth, the music of Mozart still speaks to us, moves us, and leaves us breathless. Guest conductor James Gaffigan leads Mozart’s great, final Symphony No. 41, the Jupiter Jan 14th and Jan 15t, 2011. And the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s own Megumi Kanda will premiere a Trombone Concerto by Milwaukee’s own Geoffrey Gordon.
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is located at 700 North Water Street.
Tags: Geoffrey Gordon, James Gaffigan, Megumi Kanda, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, wisconsin
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December 29th, 2010 by Robert Rosati
The Green Bay Packers announced via a press release on the teams website that they have signed linebacker Cardia Jackson to the practice squad. The transaction was announced Wednesday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.
Jackson entered the NFL in April 2010 as a non-drafted free agent with St. Louis and was with the Rams during the preseason before being released in the final roster cutdown. He was named the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2009 after leading the league with 117 tackles. His jersey number will be 48.
Additionally, Packers also released wide receiver Terrance Smith from practice squad.
The illustration used in this article was drawn by Joseph Szabo.
Tags: Cardia Jackson, Green Bay Packers, Ted Thompson, Terrance Smith, wisconsin
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December 29th, 2010 by Robert Rosati
The Packers announced that players Clay Matthews, Charles Woodson, Nick Collins, Chad Clifton, and Greg Jennings were all selected to the Pro Bowl via press release on the teams website. Of those players Collins, Matthews and Woodson will be starting in the game. Additionally, quarterback Aaron Rodgers and defensive back Tarmon Williams were named first alternates to the NFC squad. It is worth noting that wide receiver Donald Driver, linebacker A.J. Hawk, nose tackle B.J. Raji and guard Josh Sitton were also named as alternates for the game.
For Chad Clifton, it marks the second Pro Bowl selection of his career with the first being three years ago. The 11th-year pro has started all 15 games at left tackle as part of a Green Bay offense that ranks eighth overall and fifth in passing.
It is the third straight and third career Pro Bowl selection for Nick Collins. He becomes the first Green Bay safety since LeRoy Butler (1996-98) to earn Pro Bowl recognition in three consecutive seasons. He is tied for second on the team with three interceptions and is second with 14 passes defensed.
Greg Jennings, a second-round draft choice of the Packers in 2006, earns his first career selection. He ranks second in the NFC and fifth in the league with 1,168 yards on 72 receptions (16.2 avg.), and his 12 touchdown catches match his career high. His 16.2-yard receiving average ranks first in the NFC among players with 60 catches.
Clay Matthews earns his second career selection as he becomes the first Packer since running back John Brockington (1971-72) to earn Pro Bowl recognition in each of his first two seasons in the league. Matthews is tied for third in the NFL with 12.5 sacks and has recorded a career-high 79 tackles, two forced fumbles, an interception for a touchdown, and four passes defensed. He is also a favorite to be named the NFL’s defensive player of the year.
Charles Woodson has earned his seventh career Pro Bowl bid and third straight as a member of the Packers. He has registered career highs in tackles (97) and forced fumbles (five). The five forced fumbles are the most by a Packer defender since LB/DE Keith McKenzie posted five in 1999. The 13th-year pro also has two interceptions, one for a touchdown, a sack and 10 passes defensed.
The illustration used in this article was drawn by Joseph Szabo.
Tags: A.J Hawk, Aaron Rodgers, B.J. Raji, Chad Clifton, Charles Woodson, Clay Matthews, Donald Driver, Green Bay Packers, Greg Jennings, John Brockington, Josh Sitton, Keith McKenzie, LeRoy Butler, NFL, Nick Collins, Tarmon Wiliiams, wisconsin
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