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Hailing from Counties Waterford, Cork, Dublin and Donegal in Ireland, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. The band formed in 1995 as part of Irelands delegation to Lorient Inter-Celtic Festival in Brittany, France (an annual event that is the biggest gathering of celtic nations in the world). The debut album simply entitled 'Danú' was released by the band in 1997 to huge critical acclaim and in 1999 Danú signed a multi-album record deal with the US based recording label Shanachie Entertainment with whom they subsequently released five albums and a live DVD internationally between 2000 and 2006. Over the past few years Danú has added three independent releases to their discography.

For over 2 decades Danú's virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English) have delighted audiences worldwide. Winners of numerous awards from the BBC and Irish Music Magazine, Danú has toured throughout Europe and North America with stops at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Symphony Space in New York City. Danú takes its audiences on a musical journey to their native Ireland, offering a moving and memorable concert experience.

Danú welcomes star vocalist Nell Ní Chróinín into the fold in 2016 marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the band's legacy. Nell's multiple awards include TG4 Traditional Singer of the Year 2012 and she was also the winner of the prestigious Oireactas 'Corn Uí Riada' award in 2014.
Danú's live performances are often broadcasted on RTE, TG4, BBC, NPR and CBC.

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Three uniquely talented musicians join to combine ancient and modern, East and West, into a stirring mix of progressive world music with futuristic flavors. Guitar/bouzouki virtuoso Greg Herriges plays (and sings into) his instruments with a unique approach honed by his studies of Asian and other international styles. Rundio represents the 21st century with Chapman Stick, a 10-stringed tapped instrument that sings like a bass, a piano, an electronic orchestra, and sometimes all at once. Michael Bissonnette juggles an array of percussion including cajon, frame drums, air hose, and Aztec death whistle. The music ranges from ancient Mediterranean folk to classic rock, worldly surf-jazz, and dazzling all-of-the-above originals.

Majestic, epic, gorgeous, inspirational. --TUNEDLOUD

World music at ITS BEST! --Skope magazine

...the evocative energy of Marc Ribot mixed with the whimsical folk attitude of the Decemberists. --The Bandcamp Diaries

Greg Herriges's whirled music mixes Asian and other world styles with progressive rock and Western classical influences. His primary instruments are the guitar and bouzouki (Greek lute). A virtuoso performer and award-winning composer, his music and writing have found international recognition. Greg is a winner of artist fellowships and grants from the Bush and McKnight Foundations and the Metro Regional Arts Council, a soundtrack artist and music director for theater and film, and author of instructional music books for Hal Leonard Publishing.

Louis Sinclair, a.k.a. Rundio, makes original music that ranges from ambient/environmental washes of sound to classical to progressive jazz/rock. His favored instrument is the Chapman stick, a 10-stringed instrument played by tapping the strings with both hands. A state-of-theart performance rig allows a tremendous range of sonic expression, combining the modern technologies of looping, digital simulation, sampling, and synthesis with an emotive expression that can only come from a lifetime of old school performance experience.

Michael Bissonnette's varied musical career has taken him from Massachusetts to California to Minneapolis, where he has become one of the area's most beloved drummers. He has mastered percussion instruments from around the world including the berimbau, cuica, and pandeiro from Brazil, the doumbek from the Middle East, the djembe, log drums and caxixi from West Africa, the Irish bodhran, and the American drum kit. He has performed and recorded with Katie McMahon (the original voice of Riverdance), Laura MacKenzie, Boiled in Lead, Louis and Clarke, and many others.

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With roots in the church and a solid foundation of musical education, Joyann Parker found her authentic voice later in life and created her own blend of roots music that combines soul, R&B, gospel, jazz and traditional blues styles. Parker has been a steadily rising star on the Midwest music scene and now brings her full range of talent as an accomplished singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter to national and international stages. Joyann's rootsy, genre-blending sequel, Out of the Dark, was released on February 12, 2021 and debuted at #11 on the Billboard Blues Chart and #1 on the NACC Radio chart. Joyann's new album, Roots is planned for a June 3, 2023 release.

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Join us for our 12th annual Summer Musical Review! This Summer we will be taking a tour of musicals based in the USA. Come and listen to fantastic local talent all the while supporting The Mabel!

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Join us for our 12th annual Summer Musical Review! This Summer we will be taking a tour of musicals based in the USA. Come and listen to fantastic local talent all the while supporting The Mabel!

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Saturday, February 8, 11am-2pm. Meet author, and career and life coach, Georgia Lee Arts. She'll have copies of her book for sale and signing.
About the author:
Georgia Lee Arts, founder of Elysian Dream headquartered in Menomonie, WI empowers individuals to achieve career success with an innovative coaching program. She is also assisting people affected by the HSHS healthcare shutdown and layoffs.

The Book: Dream Journey, Breaking the Dream Barriers™: A Guide to Bridging Identity Gaps in Life and Career

In a world defined by relentless change and shifting roles, Dream Journey, Breaking the Dream Barriers™ offers an empowering roadmap for navigating the challenges of identity gaps in life and career. This transformative guide explores how to evolve beyond adversity, grief, and burnout, redefining success on your terms and aligning authentically with your true self.
Drawing from timeless archetypes like the hero, heroine, and warrior--and inspired by figures such as Rosie the Riveter--the book invites readers on a spiritual and creative journey. Through the lens of narrative coaching, poetry, and somatic healing, it provides actionable strategies to bridge the void between who you are and who you are meant to become.
From addressing the empathy void and trauma of transitions to redefining success and embracing reinvention, Dream Journey is both a practical and reflective guide. It explores the power of branding your identity, harnessing creative solutions, and leaning into chaos as a catalyst for growth.
Whether you're a professional seeking authentic career alignment, a leader redefining success, or an individual stepping into a new phase of life, this book will guide you to victory. Through empathy, storytelling, and the wisdom of archetypes, Dream Journey transforms adversity into triumph and chaos into clarity, empowering you to embrace your own hero's or heroine's journey.

Faux evergreens, sparkle berries and a dazzling ball ornament of your choosing in gold or silver make for a delightful window box.

Box is custom order with a rustic stain finish. Box measures 15 in length and 4.5 in height.

This beautiful arrangement can be enjoyed all winter long on your window sill or displayed on your table.

Class Limit: 8
Cost: $40 per person
Cost includes all supplies, necessary tools, and your choice of hot tea or hot cocoa and chocolates.
Payment due by Thursday, January 16th.
Cashtag: $CFCMin
Venmo: @EventRentalsbyCFC
Questions: [email protected]

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Thursday February, 6, 6-7pm, Capt. Timothy Tyre will kick off our Writing Genealogy Series. He researched and wrote about his parents' lives during World War II.

The Book:
The Widow Maker is a true story about a young couple (Eddie & Shirley) who fall in love at the outset of World War II. It is a story about the greatest generation that unselfishly went to war against a threat to Democracy. The Widow Maker gives the reader a special lesson in the history of World War II written from the perspective of Eddie Tyre, a young Army Air Corps aviator who completes 50 combat missions in the European Theatre. The book gives a personal look into the lives of the couple who send love letters to each other and cope with a world shaken by war.
In person or via Zoom.

The Author:

Certified flight instructor (CFI, LSA) Pilot
PhD Psychologist (Human Factors Research)
Adjunct professor Aviation Science at Carroll University (Waukesha, WI)
Director of Aviation Science Program at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy
FAA Safety Team Lead Representative and Remedial Trainer
FAA certified commercial drone pilot (Part 107)
Special Deputy Sheriff and Chief Pilot, Jefferson County (WI) SO

Monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees https://menomonielibrary.org/about/board/ are held in the Library Meeting Room on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Board meetings are open to the public.

Pre-register to view https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_flua0xMMTnOdcJZByaSD-w a livestream of the meeting.

Questions? Contact Library Director, Joleen Sterk at [email protected] mailto:[email protected]

Celebrate the launch of Nickolas Butler's highly anticipated sixth novel, A Forty Year Kiss. This beautifully crafted, deeply moving small-town story follows a couple's profound journey to rediscover love--forty years after their divorce. The evening will feature Butler reading from his new book, followed by an insightful conversation between the writer and award-winning author John Hildebrand, exploring the themes of resilience and second chances.

REGISTER (free): lephillips.librarycalendar.com/event/butler

About the Presenter: Nickolas Butler, born in Allentown, Pennsylvania and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Iowa Writers' Workshop. He has won numerous accolades, including France's PAGE Prix America, the Great Lakes Great Reads Award, and the Wisconsin Library Association Literary Award, among others. A former Burger King maintenance man, hot-dog vendor, coffee roaster, and innkeeper (twice), Butler's diverse experiences have shaped his acclaimed literary career.

About the Host: John Hildebrand is the author of numerous books, including the award-winning Mapping the Farm: The Chronicle of a Family and, more recently, Long Way Round: Through the Heartland by River. His essays have appeared in Harper's, Audubon, and Sports Illustrated. He is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

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