[MKE - Indymedia] Bucketworks This Week

Fri Jan 21 14:35:24 PST 2005

Happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!  

"Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted."

Martin Luther King, Jr., Strength to Love, 1963.

Here's what's happening at Bucketworks this week...

OPENING THIS SATURDAY:

* What: Femininity: Opening Reception and Exhibition
* Where: Bucketworks Showroom
* When: January 22, 7-10pm, exhibit on display thru February 5, 2005
* Regular Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 5-8pm
* How much: Free - donations gratefully accepted
* Website:  http://www.bucketworks.com/index.php/JameaRichmond/PressRelease

A select body of work by Jamea Richmond.  Jamea is new to Milwaukee; let this opening reception be a warm one by being present!

Femininity

Portraiture has been a passion of mine since I first began my quest towards creative expression.  Even at a young age, I have always been intrigued by the complexities of the human face, the curvature of the natural lines, the texture of the skin. Peeling away those outer layers of the surface and trying to see their true, inner beauty has thus been the objective of my work.  In this series I wanted to portray the essence of femininity from various cultures, hoping to unite the common threads on the continuum of joy to pain into a garment that represents the experiences of the 21st century woman.   I consider myself a traditional realist, and currently prefer to work in oils because I enjoy its fluidity.  Several artists have inspired me such as Chuck Close, Archibald J. Motley jr., and Frida Kahlo.  I hope you, as the viewer, challenge your perception of beauty and femininity, and of course enjoy the show.

Jamea Richmond-Edwards was born and raised in Detroit MI. She started drawing at the early age of 4 and has since attended several art programs throughout grammar school. Jamea attended Jackson State University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Art.  She has contributed illustrations to several publications, which include the Jackson Free Press, Jackson, MS and The Milwaukee Courier and has also illustrated two children’s books, “Grandma’s Biscuits” and “The Homecoming.”  She currently resides in Milwaukee with her husband and son and works as a fulltime artist and illustrator.

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TOURS
Even if you've been to Bucketworks before, we're sure you'll find something new this time around.  Take a tour and see how we're constantly changing to work better for you.
Available Monday through Friday at 3pm, 6pm, 9pm and by 
appointment.
Questions? Call 414.305.1324 or email info at bucketworks.

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EVENTS

21 January
Meet to Move a Statue
Let's make a new micropark that celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King's achievements in sight of downtown Milwaukee, at the very racial and socioeconomic boundary dividing the achievement of Milwaukee's citizens.  This could easily become a symbolic fulcrum of joining, uniting, merging and blending.  The beautiful statue of Dr. King is currently located a few blocks north of Bucketworks, on the east side of the street near the curb. It's location prevents assembly of large groups of people, and it is for this reason that we wish to relocate the statue.
Attend an informal meeting to discuss.
5:00PM  To RSVP, email info at bucketworks.org or call 414.305.1324.
More info? http://www.bucketworks.org/index.php/MoveTheMartinLutherKingStatue/HomePage

On-going Until 21 January 
Lords Of The City V. 1

Local Artist Don Mark Bierman returns with a new installation of Milwaukee history. 
Last week!
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 5-8pm. Free; donations gratefully 
accepted!
http://www.bucketworks.org/index.php/DonMarkBierman/LordsOfTheCityV1

27 January 
Take Action Community Workshop

William Upski Wimsatt, author of “Bomb the Suburbs,” “No More Prisons” and “How to Get Stupid White Men Out of Office: The Anti-Politics, Un-Boring Guide to Power” hosts an interactive event on how to organize around your passion. Hear stories of everyday people who have successfully built movements to create positive change.  Special guests: spoken word artists Kwabena Nixon and Muhibb Dyer

6:00-9:00PM
$5 Advance for Members, $10 at door. $10 Advance for Non-Members, $12 at the door.
http://www.bucketworks.org/index.php/CardinalStritchLeadershipCenter/PressRelease

28 January 
EMERGENCY Action Day
10AM-7PM, drop in, help out.
We need your help to re-design, re-shape and fix what needs fixing at 
Bucketworks. And we *want* your input and ideas on how to do it! Help us 
make Bucketworks what YOU want it to be. For more information see: 
http://www.bucketworks.org/index.php/Main/EmergencyActionDay

29 January 
Alamo Basement and Socially Awkward Present: Sketch Theatre and Improv
Doors open at 7, show starts at 8pm, $5
http://www.bucketworks.org/index.php/AlamoBasement/PressRelease

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CLASSES

18, 19, 20 January 
Systema: Russian Martial Arts Classes
Wesley Manko, from DEFENSEWORKS in Milwaukee, gives Russian Martial Arts Self Defense classes four days a week at Bucketworks.
Monday and Wednesday: 5:30-6:30PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 11:45AM-12:45PM
$10/class 
See: http://www.bucketworks.org/DefenseWorks/HomePage

19 January 
An Introduction to the Majickal Life with Ron Schaefer
A brief introduction on creative visualization, meditation, breathing & 
movement, psychic self-defense, and a number of other things covered in 
the regular series of classes.
7:00-8:00PM 
$15, $10/Bucketworks Members
http://www.bucketworks.org/index.php/RonShaefer/ClassInfo

24 January 
Emergency Dance: Classes with KT Tesch
Yoga and Dance For You and Me (Parent/Child)
6:30-7:30PM
Free Movement Dance Classes
7:30-8:30PM, $10/class
Classes are held every Monday. See: 
http://www.bucketworks.com/index.php/EmergencyDance/WeeklyClanderLinkEMGDNC 
for more information.

24, 31 January (Mondays)
21 January  (Friday)
Noon-Day Stretch with Ron Schaefer
A half-hour of a simple stretch, breathing and energy cleansing 
program. Great for a lunch hour break.
Mondays: 12:15-12:45PM
Fridays: 12:15-12:45PM
$7, $5/Bucketworks Members
http://www.bucketworks.org/index.php/RonShaefer/ClassInfo

TBA
Wiki Starter Kit
Learn about what makes the Bucketworks website so special and start your own personal website inside the Bucket. With Wiki, you can be a web publisher in minutes, without technical skills; involve many others in your projects and initiatives, and communicate with a large audience easily!
If you're interested, please email 
j at bucketworks.org or call 305.1324
$10
http://www.bucketworks.org/index.php/EmergencyDigital/WikiTrainingSchedule

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NEWS FROM EMERGENCY THEATRE PROGRAM

Audition Workshop
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00PM
Monologue workshop to help develop actors and their skill

Open Improv 
Tuesdays 8:00-10:00PM
Anyone can come by and try improv at Bucketworks. Open Improv is every Tuesday night from 8-10 pm!

Headshot Services
Now available! You can get your headshot done at Bucketworks by photographer Alicia Boll. Find more information at 
http://www.bucketworks.org/index.php/EmergencyTheatre/HeadshotServices

Send in your scripts for the Second Pink Banana Theatre One Act Show!
Scripts are due by February 1st, 2005
email: matt at bucketworks.org

For more information on Emergency Theatre events, check 
http://www.bucketworks.org/index.php/EmergencyTheatre/HomePage, or call 
Matt at (414) 305-1324.

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VOLUNTEER
Lots of stuff to do at Bucketworks this week. We are always looking for volunteers! Check this webpage for a complete list of projects you can do to help us out: http://www.bucketworks.org/index.php/Projects/HomePage

Thanks for reading and we all hope to see you soon!

Bucketworks Staff

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