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SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Cartoons
DESCRIPTION:Remember these? Join us for a few of the classics – Bugs Bunny\, Scooby Doo\, Pinky & the Brain\, Recess\, & more every first Saturday of the month! \nSaturday\, February 1 • 9am-11am \nTickets: $2 \nCome on down!
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SUMMARY:Taylor James Donskey + Sarah Morris
DESCRIPTION:Our excellent night of music coming up featuring La Crosse native Taylor James Donskey and the effervescent Sarah Morris has been RESCHEDULED for February 7th\, 2025. \n  \nMeet the artists: \nTaylor James Donskey is a lover and writer of songs. Although he has become known for his work as a sideman (bass\, vocals\, trumpet\, trombone\, percussion)\, Donskey considers himself a songwriter and band leader ahead of all else. \nAbsorbing the sounds of the many bands he’s played in (I Like You\, The Lowland Lakers\, Lena Elizabeth\, The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League\, Mississippi Hot Club)\, Donskey has carved a unique spot for himself in the Twin Cities music scene that includes elements of pop\, bluegrass\, folk\, and jazz. \nRaised in La Crosse\, Wisconsin and influenced by his time in the Driftless Region\, he picked up the bass at 14 and began his life as a sideman. He played in pop-punk bands and school jazz combos. He sang in choirs and played trumpet\, trombone\, percussion\, and most importantly\, the bass. This led him to playing paid gigs in high school\, sitting in with his uncle’s cover band. “I had to learn nearly two hours of rock cover songs\,” Donskey says. Playing music by Bowie\, Petty\, Harrison\, and McCartney left its mark. “A lot of that music had incredible bass lines like I’d never really heard. It really inspired me.” \nRecognizing his talent\, his uncle gave him a Sigma acoustic guitar. “He bought it in the seventies\, and I’ve continued to play it. A relentless old companion\, it has followed me wherever I go\, and it is the instrument from which many of my songs have grown.” Taking that big leap into the spotlight\, Taylor James Donskey emerges from his supporting role with Paper Over It\, a sophisticated debut\, showcasing his strong songwriting skills and prowess as an arranger and producer. \nWhen not busy performing his own music or touring in Lena Elizabeth’s band\, he teaches ukulele\, piano\, electric bass\, upright bass\, guitar\, songwriting\, music theory\, and voice. “Teaching is my second great joy\,” he says. “I’ve learned how to translate the language of music so that people may experience it in their own way.” \n  \nSarah Morris has a habit of missing the forest. From the day the Minneapolis based singer-songwriter picked up a guitar\, armed with the bone-deep memory of her parents’ well-loved record collection and rooted in the storytelling fire of a Mary Chapin Carpenter tune\, she’s been too busy crafting love letters to the details of the trees. Sarah’s endearingly honest\, expertly penned songs encourage audiences to pull away from the big picture and get caught up in the magic of our everyday minutia\, the rainy day ache in her sunlit voice granting us permission to escape into stories at once hauntingly familiar and uniquely her own. \nA graduate of the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music\, Sarah spent the first years of her career in Nashville\, losing herself in the art of writing timeless Americana melodies. “Sarah Morris [is] a bright\, clear\, brilliant songwriter\,” wrote Jon Hunt of L’Etoile Magazine. “…pure and crisp and perfect.” In the eight years since her 2011 debut album\, Lonely or Free\, Sarah’s career\, like her songs\, has been overflowing with delicious details. Her albums Ordinary Things (2015)\, Hearts in Need of Repair (2017)\, and All Mine (2020) recorded with band mates Thomas Nordlund\, Andrew Foreman\, and Lars-Erik Larson with producer Eric Blomquist\, earned international airplay and considerable critical acclaim\, reaching notable positions on both the Americana Music Association and Euro Americana charts. In 2016\, Sarah was a top four finalist in the NewSong Music Contest at Lincoln Center in New York City\, 2nd place winner of the Chris Austin Songwriting Competition at MerleFest in Wilkesboro\, NC\, and an Americana semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. In 2018\, she went on to win the Kerrville New Folk Competition\, collecting an honorable mention at the Telluride Troubadour contest along the way.  More recently\, Sarah was named Midwest Country Music Organization’s Songwriter of the Year for the second time. \n“Rootsy singer Sarah Morris offers a Norah Jones-like approach to Americana\, smoothing overs its rough edges with a butter-velvety voice and an intimate songwriting style.”  Chris Riemenschneider\, Star Tribune. \nInclined toward the intimacy of live performance\, Sarah spends a remarkable amount of time on stage. Whether solo\, backed by the country kick of her long-time band The Sometimes Guys (Nordlund\, Foreman\, and Lars-Erik Larson)\, as half of vintage-harmony heavy duo The Home Fires with Vicky Emerson\, or hosting local and traveling musicians live online from her big green bathroom\, her playful-hearted presence is both captivating and contagious. Amidst her steady performance schedule she has opened for greats like JD Souther\, Suzy Bogguss\, and Teddy Thompson – she’s had plenty of beautiful moments to revel in. And with a brand new album to share in 2023\, she’s primed to offer us a few beautiful moments of our own. \nDeeply committed to the Twin Cities’ life-giving music community\, Morris hosts an online interview program called\, “Hey\, I Miss You\,” to amplify the work of her peers\, as well as collaborating with musicians for a Youtube series of under-rehearsed cover songs filmed in her laurel green bathroom. Additionally\, Morris is head cheerleader for a local songwriting collective. \nAs a writer\, lover\, mother\, and witness\, Morris invites us to join her in missing the forest for the trees\, with songs that count and celebrate the glorious details of our messy\, magical\, everyday lives. \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/taylor-james-donskey-sarah-morris/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Film: February
DESCRIPTION:We are SO excited to welcome Nathan Deming who is coming to present his film: February. \nFebruary is part of The “Year Project” — a 12-part film series set in Wisconsin based on the months of the year. \n  \nTWO showtimes: \n3:00pm matinee \n7:00pm evening show \n\nThis is a FREE event!\n\nDescription: A recent Mexican immigrant (David Ezekiel Duran) struggles to fit into a small town in Wisconsin in winter\, until discovering ice fishing.  Part of the “Year Project”\, a film series based on each month of the year all set in Wisconsin.  Winner of a “Golden Badger” at the Wisconsin Film Festival.\n \nBasic credits: Starring David Ezekiel Duran\, Nayeli Hernandez\, Erick Inestroza\, and Richie Gordon.  Produced by Adam Stunkle.  Cinematography by Leo Purman.  PD by Maria Medrano. Written & Directed by Nathan Deming.\n\nInterview with filmmaker Nathan Demming: https://www.wpr.org/culture/february-is-hot-at-wisconsin-film-festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe “Year Project” \nThe “Year Project” is a 12 part series of films set in the same small town in Wisconsin\, each inspired by the months of the year written & directed by Nathan Deming. \nInspired by the works of Mike Leigh and Sufjan Stevens\, as well as Kieslowski’s 10-part Dekalog and Honore de Balzac’s novel series La Comédie Humaine\, Nathan hopes to tell an interweaving series of stories that explore multiple strata of society through different perspectives and experiences all with the common backdrop of one town\, Wisconsin\, and the unifying elements of shared life we all have together: time\, country\, politics\, culture\, capitalism\, globalism\, religion\, family and individual personality… \nThis is an ambitious and on-going project that is expected to happen in and around the rest of his career\, going in sequential order – March is up next
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/film-february-2/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Film: February
DESCRIPTION:We are SO excited to welcome Nathan Deming who is coming to present his film: February. \nFebruary is part of The “Year Project” — a 12-part film series set in Wisconsin based on the months of the year. \n  \nTWO showtimes: \n3:00pm matinee \n7:00pm evening show \n\nThis is a FREE event!\n\nDescription: A recent Mexican immigrant (David Ezekiel Duran) struggles to fit into a small town in Wisconsin in winter\, until discovering ice fishing.  Part of the “Year Project”\, a film series based on each month of the year all set in Wisconsin.  Winner of a “Golden Badger” at the Wisconsin Film Festival.\n \nBasic credits: Starring David Ezekiel Duran\, Nayeli Hernandez\, Erick Inestroza\, and Richie Gordon.  Produced by Adam Stunkle.  Cinematography by Leo Purman.  PD by Maria Medrano. Written & Directed by Nathan Deming.\n\nInterview with filmmaker Nathan Demming: https://www.wpr.org/culture/february-is-hot-at-wisconsin-film-festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe “Year Project” \nThe “Year Project” is a 12 part series of films set in the same small town in Wisconsin\, each inspired by the months of the year written & directed by Nathan Deming. \nInspired by the works of Mike Leigh and Sufjan Stevens\, as well as Kieslowski’s 10-part Dekalog and Honore de Balzac’s novel series La Comédie Humaine\, Nathan hopes to tell an interweaving series of stories that explore multiple strata of society through different perspectives and experiences all with the common backdrop of one town\, Wisconsin\, and the unifying elements of shared life we all have together: time\, country\, politics\, culture\, capitalism\, globalism\, religion\, family and individual personality… \nThis is an ambitious and on-going project that is expected to happen in and around the rest of his career\, going in sequential order – March is up next
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SUMMARY:Monthly Mindful Drumming
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxing and meditative drum circle\, hosted by Alma’s Cheri Bunker. No experience needed. Every third Thursday of the month. All are welcome! \n$10 entry.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/monthly-mindful-drumming-2/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Movie Night: Misery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a movie! \nMovie: Misery \nWednesday\, February 26 • 7pm \nFREE admission \nRated PG
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/movie-night-misery/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tennessee Stiffs
DESCRIPTION:They’re back!! It’s the Tennessee Stiffs\, coming back this year as a full band. Outfitted with mandolins\, guitars\, bass drums\, cool microphones and electric energy\, “the Stiffs” make their way from Red Wing to Alma Friday\, February 28th at 7pm. \n  \nFriday\, February 28th \nDoors: 6:30pm \nShow: 7pm \nTickets: $15advance/$20 day of show \n  \nMeet The Stiffs: \nThe Stiffs—who hail not from the Volunteer State but that other roots-music Mecca\, Austin\, TX—dip their bucket deep into the well of American music. Warped lo-fi folk gives way to frenetic honky-tonk riff rock and gutbucket country; forlorn Americana anthems resound off Texas hillsides\, and blazing Southern rock screeches like tires on the last lap of a cup-winning speedway run. Their third and most recent double concept album goes deeper still\, dredging up minor-key Southern-gothic circus waltzes\, spaghetti-Western vampire shuffles\, and the kind of fuzz-drenched blues you’d hear wafting from a Detroit garage. \nFormed in late 2011 and fueled by their eclectic musical interests\, co-founders-turned-married-couple Ethan Lee and Cara B were determined to create something never heard before. \nCara’s melodies range from hauntingly beautiful to wildly soulful. Blended with Lee’s foot-stomping rhythms and gravelly vocals\, the two take the “Beauty and the Beast” standard to heart. \nAfter recording the debut album\, “Nightery\,” in April 2015\, the Stiffs garnered attention from all over the United States. The Akademia Music Awards gave “Nightery” the Best Americana Album Award. Keeping up the momentum\, the Stiffs toured again in ‘18 and ‘19 promoting the sophomore album\, “Thirty Pieces.” The waves propelled them to perform at the likes of Wildwood Festival and Salem Arts Festival in Oregon\, Taos Mesa Mothership\, and were featured on podcasts and live radio premieres in Nashville and Knoxville TN. \nIn 2022\, the release of the highly anticipated third album\, a concept collection called “Dearly Departed”\, picked up some PR with Glide agazine\, Parade Magazine\, Americana UK and more. \nFast forward to 2023\, Cara and Lee have re-located to Red Wing MN\,  continuing their musical endeavor with locals Jake Ricks and Adam Olson. They’ve been featured on The Current\, and are making their way around the region with sway. \nCheck out their song “Josephine” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxq_nNeZiZA
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/tennessee-stiffs-2/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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