For Immediate Release: Ozaukee Talent Pop-Up Drum Circles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2022

Angie Mack

Ozaukee Talent

262.309.4112

angie@ozaukeetalent.com

Ozaukee Talent Sponsored Community Pop-Up Drum Circles

Regaining a Sense of Community throughout Various Locations This Summer

[Grafton, WI]: Ozaukee Talent today announced Ozaukee Talent Sponsored Community Pop-Up Drum Circles, a new program. Pop-Up Drum Circles invite people of all ages to play music in a group setting.  No experience or instrument is required.   Pop-Up Drum Circles will be held in various locations throughout Wisconsin including parks, schools, businesses and events.  This community activity offers a new way for people to come together through music after being disjointed due to Covid-19.

“Covid-19 did a number on community relations.  It is my desire to bring healing through the tools of collaboration combined with music,” says Angie Mack, founder at Ozaukee Talent. “I have been working as an arts leader in Ozaukee County for close to 25 years and see this as a much needed solution to the stress that we have acquired over the past two years.  This is a family-friendly activity that encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to participate.”

Features and benefits of Ozaukee Talent Sponsored Community Pop-Up Drum Circles include:

  • A regained sense of community after living with restrictions due to Covid-19
  • Health benefits of drumming such as cardio exercise, stress release and improved immunity
  • Promotional opportunity for events and organizations wanting to boost attendance

Ozaukee Talent Sponsored Community Pop-Up Drum Circles will kick off starting Friday May 13 at 2pm at the baaree in Thiensville for the opening of their live venue season.  For other pop-up drum circle dates and times, visit ozaukeetalent.com to register.  Interested schools, businesses, event planners  and organizations can contact angie@ozaukeetalent.com 

About Ozaukee Talent: Ozaukee Talent was founded by longtime arts leader Angie Mack of Grafton in 2016.  One of the main goals was to connect creative people with businesses and organizations for mutual benefit.  Ozaukee Talent provides a large umbrella of music and performing arts services such as on-site programming, event marketing, arts project management and consultation as well as individual music and acting lessons.  The arts play a vital role in the well-being of any culture and Ozaukee Talent is positioned to help facilitate that.

Visit ozaukeetalent.com for more information.  Angie Mack’s personal portfolio of work can be found at angiemackcreative.com.

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Ozaukee Talent Showcase to be in Random Lake August 7

Angie Mack 

angie@ozaukeetalent.com

https://ozaukeetalentdotcom.wordpress.com 

Photos:  https://www.instagram.com/ozaukeetalent/

For Immediate Release

Ozaukee Talent Showcase to be Held in Random Lake, WI

Saturday August 7th 11am to 2pm at Christ Pond Retreat Center

[Grafton] [WI] [July 24, 2021] Ozaukee Talent welcomes you to an informal open house showcase of local talent on Saturday August 7 between 11 am and 2 pm.  Admission is free and open to the public.   Approximately 15 students (mostly youth) have volunteered to share their musical and acting talents at Christ Pond Retreat Center in Random Lake, WI with mostly family and friends.  Christ Pond Retreat Center is an events facility located on 100 acres of preserved Wisconsin land.  The address is N1599 State Hwy. 57 in Random Lake, WI.  Visit christpond.org for more information.

“The reason why I don’t use the word ‘recital’ is because a lot of people have preconceived ideas on what a recital is and the images that come to mind can tend to be negative.   I don’t believe in forcing anyone to perform who doesn’t want to.  I have seen that this can do more harm than good especially in a young child.  Families and guests are also free to come and go as they please.  The performance environment is comfortable and casual —Angie Mack, Ozaukee Talent founder and Musical Producer

Outdoor special guest performer will be longtime radio host Ben Merens.  

Ben Merens headshot
Image courtesy of Ben Merens benmerens.com

Ben Merens is a storyteller and public speaker with a passion for listening. He is a veteran broadcaster and spent 21 years as a talk show host at Wisconsin Public Radio.

Today Ben provides stories for organizations and trains people in the art & science of effective, emotive storytelling.  He is the author of “People Are Dying To Be Heard” and “Uni-Tasking: 25 Tips For Better Listening.”  Ben is trained as a journalist and media professional. He has taught a variety of communications classes at colleges and universities in New York, Chicago and throughout Wisconsin.  For fun, Ben is an improvisational, acoustic guitar troubadour.  

Ozaukee Talent was founded by Mack in February of 2016 after a bout with very early stage breast cancer and a two year medical leave from her usual teaching and directing duties through the North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA).  She is known by many families in Ozaukee County as a musical theater director who has been involved with producing and directing over 100 shows during the past 20 years.  

Mack is also internationally known as a music educator, researcher and historian.  She has worked with many famous writers and playwrights, musicians, actors, producers and film directors from all over the world.  She introduced the music history concept for Grafton’s downtown Paramount Plaza and has served as the Chairperson for the International Walk of Fame Committee since 2006.   

More about Mack in the media can be found at angiemackcreative.com

Mack has a strong reputation of developing top notch talent.  Students of hers have become lead roles at various regional theaters and organizations such as The Milwaukee Repertory Theater, First Stage, The Fireside, Schauer Arts and Activities Center, The Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, Kids from Wisconsin and the Cedarburg Cultural Center . 

Most recently, Ozaukee Talent sponsored singer/songwriter Demetra Prochaska at the Youth Battle of the Bands competition at this year’s Gathering on the Green in Mequon, WI. 

21 year old Prochaska won 3rd place and $1000 which should help her musical career get off to a good footing.  

Battle of the Bands Announcement from Gatheirng on the Green
Announcement courtesy of Gathering on the Green gatheringonthegreen.org

Ozaukee Talent collaborates with local businesses and organizations to bring about successful music and arts events, classes and programs.  Mack gives private music and acting lessons outside of her home which she jokingly nicknamed The Grafton House of Blues.  She is currently looking to add instructors for the fall semester.  Contact angie@ozaukeetalent.com if interested.  

 

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TESTIMONIALS

Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value

“Ozaukee Talent has instilled in my son the love of piano and music. Angie does an amazing job and is an outstanding teacher. I hope you choose her!”

Professionalism

“Angie is so knowledgeable of music and the business. She is a great teacher and person to work with.”

 Diverse 

“My son has been receiving guitar lessons from Angie for several years, individual and group. He really enjoys working with Angie. She does a great job of mixing the child’s interest in different music styles with teaching.”

Knowledgeable

“What can I say? Angie of Ozaukee Talent is truly amazing! She once said that she loves to uncover the hidden gems in our community. But I truly believe that she herself is a rare gem! She is one of the most talented, compassionate, creative people that I have ever met. By planting musical seeds, she has opened some amazing doors for our children in the arts. She produces and directs plays in our community, she teaches musical instruments, voice, public speaking, audition practice, and the list goes on. She is truly a blessing in our community!”

Experienced

“Angie has a great ability to bring out the hidden talents in her students for both young and old alike. With her 20+ years of experience in music and the arts, Angie helps her students explore, experiment and develop their talent. Her studio invites creativity, whether she provides lessons in piano, guitar, vocals, or drama. As an adult student, Angie helped me bring focus and clarity to my love of music and singing and I had the opportunity to entertain in my community. She also made the 88 keys on the piano so easy to understand in just a short period of time. Taking lessons with Angie, whatever your dicipline, should be part of anybody’s curriculum Angie is the person, the coach, you want in your corner to get ready for your big day. She is a great supporter and promoter of local talent AND a talented musician in her own right. Thanks Angie!”

Meet “King” Steve

By Angie Mack Reilly April 2016

“King” Steve is a seasoned, Milwaukee-born native who was heavily influenced by James Brown, Michael Jackson, Al Green, Luther Vandross, Rick James and Smoky Robinson.

Growing up without a father in the home, Steve chose James Brown to be his surrogate mentor.   He spent countless hours listening to songs like “Super Bad” and “Papa’s got a Brand New Bag” while mastering the art of mimicking James Brown.

“King” Steve impersonated James Brown in July 2016 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.  The Hansberry-Sands Theatre Company presented “Let’s Party!  A Journey through Song…” which was a Duke Ellington Tribute sponsored by the Milwaukee Club Frontiers.  “King” Steve has also performed as a James Brown impersonator at festivals such as “Bronzeville Days” in Milwaukee.

“King” Steve has mastered the art of impersonating Michael Jackson as well.  “I always wanted the total package that Michael Jackson had,”  says Steve.  One song that he rehearsed to  was the Jackson Five’s “Never Can Say Goodbye” song as he tried to nail down Jackson’s stage persona.

Steve has also performed around Milwaukee at  Jean’s Supper Club, Diamond’s Lounge, Jamie’s Club Theatre and Transfer Pizza.  Contact: angie@ozaukeetalent.com

 

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