2023 Ozaukee Talent and Affilated Events
June 12 – Ozaukee Talent Summer Lessons Begin
Registration Details Coming Soon! Register early to Reserve a Spot!
Summer 2023 “A Play in a Day” with Ozaukee Talent
Thursday 6/15 9 to 1, Monday 6/26 9 to 1, Tuesday 8/15 9 to 1
Wednesday 6/21 9 to 1, Monday 7/10 9 to 1, Friday 8/11 9 to 1
Watch for the Whitefish Bay Recreation Program Guide for Summer
February 11 Gospel Extravaganza
Interactive Music and Arts Program for the Homestead High School Transitional Program
Musical Theater and Acting Class with Ozaukee Talent with the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department
Ozaukee Talent Pop-Up Drum Circles
Contact angie@ozaukeetalent.com if you would like a drum circle at your event
Dates will be posted soon at https://ozaukeetalentregistration.com
2022 Ozaukee Talent and Affiliated Events
December 2022 Ozaukee Talent Student Recitals
Ozaukee Talent Special Education Music Programming
Now Registering! Private Music and Acting Lessons
September 16-17 Best “Dam” Blues Fest at Thiensville Village Park
September 12 through December 12 Ozaukee Talent Fall Semester for Private Lessons. Register early.
September 6 to December 6 Musical Theater and Acting Class by Ozaukee Talent through the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department. Tuesdays 5:45 to 6:45 for ages 6-12. Non-residents can sign up starting 8/15 if space is available. Phone: 414-963-3947 Email megan.kuehn@wfbschools.com
August 27 Pop-up Drum Circle 1-2pm at Ozaukee Talent on the porch
August 27 International Play Music on the Porch Day benefitting Ozaukee Talent. Musicians interested in performing should SIGN UP HERE IN ADVANCE #playmusicontheporchday
August 18 Party on the Porch Jam featuring guest hosts Angie Mack and Franklin N57 W6524 Center Street, Cedarburg. This is a free family event open to musicians and benefitting the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin
August 5 Ozaukee Talent Pop-Up Drum Circle from 5pm to 6pm at Cedar Creek Park in Cedarburg WI
July 8 Angie Mack Receives “Difference Maker Award” from Annex Wealth Managment, Presenting Sponsor for Summer Sounds in Cedarburg, WI
June 27 Lakeshore Psych Podcast – with Dr. Lee Hildebrand How Art Can Help with Coping and Mental Health: An Interview with Artist Angie Mack
June 18 Pop-Up Drum Circle at Lime Kiln Park 6-7pm
May 19 30th Anniversary of Balance, Inc. video premiere at Shully’s in Thiensville featuring Angie Mack of Ozaukee Talent
May 13 2:00 pm Opening Day at The Baaree
May 12 “Circle Back With Angie Mack” Drum Circle with the entire Riveredge School
April 27 Angie Mack featured in MATC Now Video
April 19 CBS 58 Hometowns: Grafton Nicole Koglin speaks with Angie Mack in the Paramount Plaza
Ozaukee Talent Sponsored Community Pop-Up Drum Circles
March 10 Angie Mack Creative presentation for the Grafton Historical Society, “Influential Musicians that put Grafton on the Map” PDF EVENT FLYER BELOW…..
Angie Mack Speaker Flyer
February 20 Angie Mack featured in Spectrum News 1 article for Black History Month
Read: “The Paramount Records story: How Grafton left an unlikely legacy on American blues music” by Maddie Burakoff
February 10 Angela Mack mentioned in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article about the new Amazon Prime Series “Reacher”
Grafton artist’s job is to inspire talent in Ozaukee
February through May Music Therapy by Ozaukee Talent at Homestead High School thanks to Gathering on the Green and partners
February 7 through May 31 Second semester of private music and acting lessons through Ozaukee Talent More info about private lessons…..
Ongoing Music/Worship with the kids at Freedom Fellowship in Jackson, WI
January through May Music Therapy by Ozaukee Talent at Balance, Inc. thanks to Gathering on the Green and partners
January through May Music Therapy by Ozaukee Talent at Portal, Inc. thanks to Gathering on the Green and partners
2021 Ozaukee Talent Events
Featuring Ozaukee Talent Founder, Angie Mack….
Adulting with ADHD from Gloria Sherrod on Vimeo
October 26 Ozaukee Talent founder, Angie Mack, featured in new documentary premiering at the Den Theatre in Chicago 7pm. Look for Adulting with ADHD by ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider Gloria Joy Sherrod
October 7-10 Dominican High School Steel Magnolias featuring Ozaukee Talent private student Sophia as the lead female role of Truvvy! Break a leg Sophia!
October 8 Music Therapy Session by Ozaukee Talent at Portal, Inc. thanks to Gathering on the Green Music Together Program!
Fall Registration Just Opened! Now Accepting New Students! More info….
August 26 Proud to announce that an Ozaukee Talent student just landed the LEAD FEMALE ROLE at Dominican Highschool’s production of Steel Magnolias! Congratulations to Sophia who will play Dolly Parton’s role of Truvvy!!!!
After school acting program announced! Musical Theater and Acting by Ozaukee Talent through the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department.
Congratulations to Demetra Prochaska for being a winner at Gathering on the Green’s Youth Battle of the Bands! Demetra was sponsored by Ozaukee Talent.
August 7 Ozaukee Talent Showcase in Random Lake, WI
February 10 Ozaukee Founder Angie Mack talks about a crucial piece of American music history on Milwaukee’s TMJ4 News and “Positively Milwaukee with Carole Meekins”.
February 26 Ozaukee Talent brings Music Programming to adults with disabilities at Portal, Inc. thanks to a partnership with Gathering on the Green. Angie Mack is the facilitator of the music therapy.
March 15 – March 21 Ozaukee Talent will be offering one free 30 minute lesson as part of the 7th Annual Teach Music Week. Email angie@ozaukeetalent.com for details.
March 22 New York Parrot Literary Corner interviews Angie Mack about her original music and poetry, music advocacy, teaching music, Paramount Records and finding Arthur “Blind” Blake’s unmarked grave.
March 26 Ozaukee Talent brings Music Programming to adults with disabilities at Portal, Inc. thanks to a partnership with Gathering on the Green. Angie Mack is the facilitator of the music therapy.
March University School of Milwaukee students interview Ozaukee Talent founder Angie Mack for a school project on Black History and the foundation of American music.
April 11 Ozaukee Talent brings Music Programming to the children at Freedom Fellowship.
April 23 Ozaukee Talent brings Music Programming to adults with disabilities at Portal, Inc. thanks to a partnership with Gathering on the Green. Angie Mack is the facilitator of the music therapy.
April 22 Ozaukee Talent brings Music Programming to adults with disabilities at Balance, Inc. thanks to a partnership with Gathering on the Green. Michelle Standlee is the facilitator of the music therapy.
April 30 Ozaukee Talent brings Music Programming to adults with disabilities at Balance, Inc. thanks to a partnership with Gathering on the Green. Angie Mack is the facilitator of the music therapy.
May 21 Ozaukee Talent brings Music Programming to adults with disabilities at Balance, Inc. thanks to a partnership with Gathering on the Green. Angie Mack is the facilitator of the music therapy.
May 28 Ozaukee Talent brings Music Programming to adults with disabilities at Portal, Inc. thanks to a partnership with Gathering on the Green. Angie Mack is the facilitator of the music therapy.
June 7 Popular! Summer Lessons on the Porch Begin! Online music and acting lessons also available. Register early! Details and available slots HERE
June 15 – August 17 Tuesdays from 4 to 5 pm. Ozaukee Talent will be bringing a Musical Theater and Acting Lab to the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department. Sign up for this Youth Enrichment Acting Camp HERE Questions should be directed to the recreation department. (414) 963-3947. The majority of classes will be held outdoors on the playground stage.
June 25 Ozaukee Talent brings Music Programming to adults with disabilities at Portal, Inc. thanks to a partnership with Gathering on the Green. Angie Mack is the facilitator of the music therapy.
July 9 & 10 Ozaukee Talent is a sponsor for the Gathering on the Green Battle of the Bands 25 & Younger Category
August 7 Ozaukee Talent Showcase at Christ Pond Retreat Center in Random Lake, WI. Former students interested in a performance slot should email angie@ozaukeetalent.com
August 28 TBA
(Moved to May 19, 2022) October 14 Balance, Inc. celebrates it’s 30th year anniversary at Shully’s Cuisine and Events. Special video by Ozaukee Talent and Gifford Video.
Ozaukee Talent 2020 Events
July 26 Sessions with Sandy on Riverwest Radio featuring Ozaukee Talent founder Angie Mack
January 21 through April 14 Musical Theater and Acting Class
through the Whitefish Bay Recreation Department See page 5
Ozaukee Talent’s mission is to collaborate with area businesses and organizations for mutual benefit. The goal is to build community combining arts and business! Contact angie@ozaukeetalent.com if you are interested in collaborating.
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Register for private music and acting lessons HERE
2019 Announcements and Events
May 31, 2019 The World Music Foundation Releases Podcast featuring Angie Mack
December 14, 2019 Christmas at Kapco – Kids 2 Kids Event
featuring Ozaukee Talent carolers
September 2, 2019 Ozaukee Talent Labor Day Entertainment at Newcastle Place
August 31, 2019 International Play Music on the Porch Day
June 23, 2019 The Best of Ozaukee Talent at Cornerstone Bank in Grafton #freemusic
July 14, 2019 Viceymoo Debut at the Miramar Theatre in Milwaukee
August 18, 2019 The Best of Ozaukee Talent at Cornerstone Bank in Grafton!
Free Outdoor Live Music featuring Demetra, The Porch Poets & Hajek & Friends!
The 3rd Sunday of every month, Angie Mack plays at 10 am for the Ecumenical Service at Christ Pond Retreat Center in Random Lake
Now Registering New Students of All Ages! Register Online
September 22, 2019 The Best of Ozaukee Talent at Cornerstone Bank in Grafton featuring The Fog! 2-5pm
September 24 through December 10 Musical Theater and Acting Lab for Ages 6 to 10 in Whitefish Bay! Sign up through The 2019 Fall Program Guide
NSAA Stagekids present Elf Jr. at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center produced by Angie Mack of Ozaukee Talent
Fox 6 News Feature
Music Together Program featuring Angie Mack
- January 18, 2019 Introductions/ “Oldies Theme”/Music and Movement
- February 8, 2019 “Valentines Day/Disney Characters in Love Theme”
- March 15, 2019 “St. Patrick’s Day/Irish Music Theme”
- April 12, 2019 “Broadway Theme”
- May 10, 2019 “Rock Star/Pop Music Theme”
Music and Drama Enrichment with Angie Mack
The St. Paddy’s Grog Fest (TSP/SC3/Wurk) @ Best Place at the Historical Pabst Brewery March 17 from 6 to 11 pm
Photos of St. Paddy’s Grog Fest
Video of St. Paddy’s Grog Fest
April 28- Angie Mack records at Cherry Pit Studios to record a new adult contemporary single for The Striped Frogs. Listen to the studio recording of “Just Fly” by Klaus Veitinger Here
2018 Ozaukee Talent EVENTS
January 10th On television!
See us HERE on Channel 58!
January 12-13 produced by #angiemack of Ozaukee Talent at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center
January 27th “Best of 2017” Blueburg Cafe at the Cedarburg Cultural Center with Angie Mack as one of three Judges for the annual competition
Sponsored by Cornerstone Bank
February 1 In the News Graphic “Ozaukee Lifestyles” back cover for Blueburg Cafe!
February 17th & 18th Ozaukee Talent Traveling Minstrels Perform at the Cedar Creek Settlement for Cedarburg’s Annual Winter Festival!
Come in from the cold at the Shops of Cedar Creek Settlement during Cedarburg’s 44th Annual Winter Festival, February 17 & 18 in Historic Cedarburg. This year’s theme is Super Heroes, giving costumed bed race teams and creative ice carver’s lots of heroic characters who fight crime, protect the public and battle super villains to portray. Inside the Settlement buildings there will be live music and free food sampling in several shops. The Settlement is also a good place to shop while thawing out after cheering on the Verlo Bed Races (1:30 Sat.) following the Winter Festival Parade at 1:00.
The Settlement will feature the songs and musical skills of several members of Ozaukee Talent, both days. The various singers and musicians are guaranteed to bring a smile and great entertainment on the Settlement’s main floor from 1:30-4:30 Saturday and 12:00-3:00 Sunday
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March 26, 2018 Seussical Kids!
North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA) Jr. Stagekids present Seussical Kids on Monday March 26th at 5:00 pm and 6:15 pm. Produced and Directed by Angie Mack of Ozaukee Talent.
April 27, 2018 6 to 8 pm Fiddleheads in Grafton Grand Opening with Live Music from Ozaukee Talent!
Bring Ozaukee Talent to Your Next Event! CONTACT: angie@ozaukeetalent.com
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT Coming Soon! Stay tuned!
2017 Ozaukee Talent EVENTS
January 23rd (Monday)
- Online auction begins for Soupor Bowl Event featuring piano, guitar and voice lessons by Ozaukee Talent to benefit the Grafton Education Foundation
February 11th (Saturday)
- Kids’ Expo Fair 9 am to 12 pm at Crossroads Church (Ozaukee Talent will be a vendor at this “one stop shopping” for preschool resources available in Ozaukee County)
March 5th (Sunday) St. Francis Borgia School “Auction From the Heart” Fundraiser (Silent Auction items provided by Ozaukee Talent)
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March 27th (Monday)
- North Shore Academy of the Arts presents “Annie KIDS” produced and directed by Angie Mack of Ozaukee Talent 5:00 and 6:15 pm at 1111 Broad Street in Grafton
April 30th (Sunday)
- 2-4 pm Open House for new families
- 4-6 Ozaukee Talent Showcase for the public featuring Ozaukee Talent private music students PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
May 7th (Sunday)
Ozaukee Talent students perform for new Winds of Recovery House Fundraiser
May 2nd (Tuesday)
- North Shore Academy of the Arts DISNEY’S ARISTOCATS Auditions! (Ozaukee Talent’s Angie Mack will be the Producer and Director for this show) REGISTER TO AUDITION HERE
May 9th (Tuesday)
- North Shore Academy of the Arts DISNEY’S THE LION KING Auditions! (Ozaukee Talent’s Angie Mack will be the Producer and Musical Director for this show that will be performed at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center the weekend of Jan. 12th 2018.
July 29th (Saturday) 8pm to 10pm REDEMPTION PEAR (Angie Mack & Matthew Reilly) headline at Smith Bros. Coffee House in Port Washington MORE INFORMATION
August 20th (Sunday) Ozaukee Talent Summer 2017 Showcase 4pm to 6pm, 1111 Broad Street in Grafton. Open to the public. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased through https://ozaukeetalentregistration.com
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August 25th (Friday) Ozaukee Talent “La La La Singers” present the show that they created at 4:30. Admission is free for the public.
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August 28th (Monday) North Shore Academy of the Arts Jr. Stagekids Present Disney’s Aristocats 5pm and 6:15. Produced and directed by Angie Mack Reilly of Ozaukee Talent. Two shows are open to the public. Please bring a charitable, tax-deductible contribution for NSAA of any size for admission. Address is 1111 Broad Street in Grafton. Please note that there are not any pre-ticket sales.
September 3rd (Sunday) at 12:30 pm
- Ozaukee Talent Performers will perform at the 11th Annual Paramount Music Festival celebrating the Centennial Celebration of Paramount Records
November 18th (Saturday) Ozaukee Talent Performers provide Holiday Entertainment for The Cedar Creek Settlement
December 10th (Sunday) Ozaukee Talent Summer 2017 Holiday Showcase 4pm to 6pm, 1111 Broad Street in Grafton. Open to the public. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased through https://ozaukeetalentregistration.com
2016 EVENTS
Did you know that the music recorded in Grafton won an award at the 2016 #grammys ? #jackwhite “The Rise and Fall of Paramount Records” Volume 2
All events are currently scheduled to be held on Sundays beginning at 4pm in the North Shore Academy of the Arts Theater Venue located at 1111 Broad Street, Grafton, WI. Email angie@ozaukeetalent.com with inquiries. (Please note that events and dates are subject to change so be sure to check back for any updates.)
April 24th “Ozaukee Talent Student Showcase” -Ozaukee Talent private music students showcase their talent for family, friends and the public.
May 1st: “Listen to Your Mother” at Alverno College, Pitman Theatre 3pm Ozaukee Talent founder, Angie Mack Reilly, will be an author and speaker at this nationally televised show.
May 8th (Mother’s Day) “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child OPEN JAM” -For any musicians, singers or music lovers who don’t have anything going on for Mother’s Day for whatever reason. Bring some cover songs, originals, or ideas that you have been working on to share and play with others. Free Admission. This is an alcohol and drug free, nonsmoking jam. Arrive promptly at 4pm.
May 29th (Memorial Day weekend) “BRING FOOD, LET’S JAM!” -Bring some food and music to share with others. Non-musicians may attend to watch. Free Admission. This is an alcohol and drug free, nonsmoking jam. Arrive promptly at 4pm.
June 13th “Disney’s Jungle Book” rehearsals begin for ages 6-11. Mondays 4:30 to 5:30 throughout the summer. Final show is August 22nd. Must pre-register in advance through the North Shore Academy of the Arts website. Produced and Directed by Ozaukee Talent founder Angie Mack.
June 20th 10:30-11:30 Music Lab and 1:30 to 2:30 drama class begin.
June 20th “Nail That Audition” Intensive Audition Training Workshop led by Ozaukee Talent. Must pre-register through Ozaukee Talent. 9-4pm in the Ozaukee Talent Music Lab. $110. Email angie@ozaukeetalent.com
June 26th “Ozaukee Talent 10/10/10 Open Mic” – The first 10 Acts to sign up get 10 minutes each to perform for the public. Admission for the public is $10. Contact angie@ozaukeetalent.com to reserve and pre-plan for your gear. Starts at 4pm.
July 24th “Outdoor Drum Circle w/ Special Guest MATTHEW REILLY” Bring anything to bang on while experiencing community with musicians and non-musicians. Free Admission. Drums and other percussion instruments will also be provided. This is an alcohol and drug free, nonsmoking event. Arrive promptly at 4pm. In the case of rain, we can play indoors.
July 24th “Ozaukee Talent 10/10/10 Open Mic” – CANCELLED The first 10 Acts to sign up get 10 minutes each to perform for the public. Admission for the public is $10. Contact angie@ozaukeetalent.com to reserve and pre-plan for your gear. Starts at 4pm.
August 21st – “Vocal Workshop with Rhonda Zolecki”– Cost is $20 and will be held from 4 to 6 pm. Rhonda attended Berklee College of Music shortly after graduating from High School in 1987. There she met with some of the greatest musicians known to the music world; Susan Tedeschi, Delfeayo Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Betty Carter, Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughn, Kathleen Battle, Shirly Caesar…and the list goes on. After college, Rhonda returned home to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and it did not take her long to grab a hold of the midwest music scene.
Upon coming home, Rhonda joined the Eddie Butts Band, one of the most popular bands in the city. After leaving Eddie Butts in 1993, Rhonda had the pleasure of performing with Cold Sweat, Hot Sauce, Christopher’s Project, Dynasty, Diamond, Crystal, The George Busateri Orchestra and many more. Rhonda started her own band, Midnight Groove, in 2006. Midnight Groove won the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Award (WAMI) for 2010 as Best R&B/Soul Band. Rhonda currently performs with the official band of the Milwaukee Bucks, Streetlife.
Rhonda has also had the pleasure of: Performing with Susan Tedeschi on the Conan O’Brien show, Singing backup for Gene Pitney, Opening for Santana, Kenny Loggins, Susan Tedeschi, The Gin Blossoms and many other achievements and performances.
Rhonda credits her success to believing that God has the intention of making all lives great. It is only when we have the same intention, that it truly can happen.
September 18th “Ozaukee Talent 10/10/10 Open Mic” – The first 10 Acts to sign up get 10 minutes each to perform for the public. Cost is FREE for each secured act. Admission for the public is $10. Contact angie@ozaukeetalent.com to reserve and pre-plan for your gear.
PURCHASE AN AUDIENCE TICKET HERE
October 23rd “Blues Guitar Workshop with Alex Wilson” Alex is a professional blues performer from the Midwest who won the Wisconsin Area Music Industry Award for Blues and Guitar multiple times. Ozaukee Talent is honored to book him for an interactive workshop for all ages and levels of performers. Feel free to bring your guitar and some questions for Alex. Cost is $20 per person to attend the workshop from 4 to 6pm.
November 6th “Ozaukee Talent 10/10/10 Open Mic” 4pm to 6pm – The first 10 Acts to sign up get 10 minutes each to perform for the public. Cost is FREE for each act to participate. Admission for the public is $10. Contact angie@ozaukeetalent.com to reserve and pre-plan for your gear.
November 6th “OZAUKEE TALENT SHOWCASE” 6pm on 11/6 for those current lesson students who choose to participate and “showcase” their current level of talent to family and friends. Donations will be accepted at the door for admission.
December 11th “Caroling in the Community“-If you love to sing and are feeling the giving spirit this season, arrive at 4pm for a quick rehearsal and to collect songbooks. We will walk around historic Grafton bringing GOOD TIDINGS OF JOY! All ages welcome. Families are especially encouraged to attend.
December #DWYD Toy and Book Drive
ONGOING
Guided Paramount Walking Tours: Learn about Grafton’s music history and discover key points of interest from ParamountsHome co-founder and educator Angie Mack.
Individual and Group Rates Available. Contact tour guide angie@ozaukeetalent.com
