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You might be forgiven for guessing SHHH! Ensemble to be a collection of musically minded librarians, but you'd be way off the mark. Because SHHH! Ensemble makes noise. A lot of it. On a variety of instruments. And people are loving it. Which might be especially surprising given that SHHH! mostly plays contemporary classical works, a genre that can be intimidating to many audiences. So how do they do it?SHHH! comprises Ottawa-based life partners Edana Higham, a pianist, and Zac Pulak, a percussionist, making them possibly the world's only professional piano/percussion duo. Since launching their ensemble in 2016, Edana and Zac have made waves in Canada's classical-music scene, playing in venues and festivals from coast to coast and garnering raves from critics and audiences alike. They have collaborated with renowned contemporary classical composers, including John Beckwith, Monica Pearce and past Art Restart guest Frank Horvat.Here they explain how they decided to join musical forces and how they've developed the “avant-accessible” style that at each performance invites an audience to take a meticulously curated and delightful musical journey with them.
This week we talk to Monica Pearce, the founder of Tenth Ward Distilling Company. On December 3rd from 1pm to 4pm Tenth Ward and Uncapped are co hosting a Holiday Speakeasy Market at the Tenth Ward cocktail lounge. So of course we talked about that. We also discussed the upcoming Rye Revival event that takes place in Baltimore on Friday 11/10. You can find information about that at www.ryerevivalmd.com. Last but not least we talked about everything going on at Tenth Ward.Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelFollow Chris on Instagram Like us on Facebook! Presented by Idiom Brewing Co.And supported by Havoc Brew Supply and the Brewers Association of Maryland
Brief summary of episode:Monica Pearce is the founder of Tenth Ward Distilling Company, a producer all kinds of spirits, like gin, whiskey and absinthe, as well as canned cocktails. Monica started her career spending 8 years working in the conservation biology field. She received an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Maryland, College Park and an Executive Master's in Natural Resources from Virginia Tech. Additionally Monica has over 20 years experience in the service and hospitality industry and 10 plus years experience with marketing, branding and strategic planning.Monica eventually moved back to her hometown of Frederick, MD where she founded Tenth Ward Distilling Company in July of 2016. She has grown the business from a tasting room and distillery at 1600 square feet and virtually no employees to an expanded cocktail bar and tasting room, private event venue and production facility with a combined square footage of 20,000. Since having started the business, Monica now sits as VP on the board of the Maryland Distillers Guild, is a member of the Frederick Tourism Council Board of Directors, is a graduated fellow from the James Beard Foundation's Women's Leadership Program and was recognized as Frederick County's top 50 under 40 entrepreneurs.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. Mentioned in this episode:Tenth Ward Distilling To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode ★ Support this podcast ★
Wow! In this episode Nadia spoke about many people from contemporary music! Check out the list below and learn a lot!First, be sure to listen to the NMNM episodes we reference in our conversation!Linda Catlin Smith NMNM Episode #5 with Linda Smith https://new-musings-on-new-music.simplecast.com/episodes/nmnm-episode-5-linda-catlin-smith-part-1 Monica Pearce NMNM Episode #8 with Monica Pearce https://new-musings-on-new-music.simplecast.com/episodes/nmnm-episode-8-monica-pearce Emily Kennedy NMNM Episode with Emily Kennedy https://new-musings-on-new-music.simplecast.com/episodes/nmnm-kennedy-dionne Some of the other composers and composers Nadia mentions are:Canadian composer Jocelyn Morlock The great Latvian musician Gidon Kremer Ethel Smyth Jennifer Walshe The Muse Cafe, Fredericton NB Canadian saxophonist Joel Miller and his brother Andrew Miller The great Canadian composer and improviser Martin Arnold Listen for our talk with Nicole Lizée coming up this spring! Hope Salmonson https://www.hopeariamusic.com/ Joan Tower https://www.bard.edu/faculty/details/?id=3066 Luigi Nono http://www.luiginono.it/en/ Pierre Boulez https://www.britannica.com/biography/Pierre-Boulez
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Learn more about Monica Pearce at www.monicapearce.comYou can hear some of Monica's music at SoundcloudOther organizations Monica spoke about during the episode included Toy Piano Composers and Essential OperaMonica has written several articles for Musicwork Magazine. There's lots of good reading there.And check out where McAllen Texas is. It's sunny and 26 C there, right now!https://goo.gl/maps/pGEDtYZZ7aa3K4zq7
This episode features Amanda Boroughs and Kachnetha Bennett of Tenth Ward Distilling Company. In 2015 Monica Pearce took all of the money that she had and opened a distillery. The next step was to open up a cocktail lounge and tasting room. There is also an event space that is perfect for weddings and celebrations. At Tenth Ward there is a purpose, a plan and a mission. They don't just do ordinary. They put their own creative stamp on their creations. Thinking out every last detail. What they create are some of the finest spirits which are the base for the amazing cocktails that they produce. This women owned distillery has a dedicated team that is committed to making craft spirits that are unusual, unconventional and sensational. Amanda and Kachentha take us behind the scenes and behind the bar and we get to learn what makes it all come together. 55 E Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 - 301-360-5888 - www.tenthwarddistilling.com - Facebook Highlights from our discussion: Rockwell Brewery Visit Maryland Visit Frederick McCutcheon's Apple Cider National Museum of Civil War Medicine Jack Daniel's Honey New York World Wine & Spirits Competition Orchid Celler Meadery San Francisco World Spirits Competition Attaboy Beer Chesapeake Watershed Absinthe Domino Sugar
Tenth Ward Distilling founder & owner Monica Pearce discusses opening her dream distillery in the heart of Frederick, what goes on in the cocktail lab, why they decided to make the first absinthe in Maryland, and how they have pivoted to not only offer curbside takeout and delivery—but are also now producing and donating surface cleanser to local frontline workers. Plus, she takes us through Tenth Ward's spirits lineup, which includes a delicious smoked corn whiskey that drinks like a tequila and an herbal springtime liqueur. Support Tenth Ward: https://tenth-ward-to-go.square.site/ Support Maryland distilleries: https://marylandspirits.org/covid-19-retail-updates/ Support Maryland breweries: https://marylandbeer.org/retail-covid-19/ Support Maryland wineries: https://marylandwine.com/covid-19-retail-options/
On this episode we have Mark A. Vierthaler. Mark is the head distiller at Tenth Ward Distilling Company in Frederick, Maryland. Some of the spirits they produce are a genever style gin, absinthe nouvelle, caraway rye, and a smoked corn whiskey. On this episode:· Support and collaboration within the craft spirits community· The history of absinthe and Maryland rye· An in-depth look at how the spirits world operatesThe distillers and distilleries mentioned: Privateer Rum, Leopold Brothers, Few Spirits, Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery, and McClintock Distilling.This episode was recorded prior to the spread of Covid-19. Because of the current situation, Tenth Ward founder Monica Pearce has decided to begin producing both hand sanitizer and surface disinfectant. Books Mentioned: Liquid Intelligence by Dave Arnold (and check out Dave’s podcast Cooking Issues), Neurogastronomy by Gordon Shepherd, and the popular favorite The Flavor Bible. Thank you to this week’s sponsors Tyler Wright, Little Fig Bake Shop in Baltimore, MD and Café Bueno in Frederick, Maryland. Thanks so much for the support.If you want to support the show, our Venmo name is ChefWoRestos and can be found at https://venmo.com/ChefWoRestos. If you enjoy the show, have every received a job through one of our referrals, have been a guest, been given complimentary Chefs Without Restaurants swag, or simply want to help, it would be much appreciated. Feel free to let us know if you have any questions. You can follow us on Instagram: ChefsWithoutRestaurants, PerfectLittleBites, FreePZA, JugBridge BreweryFor more info, find us on the web at:ChefsWithoutRestaurants.comChefsWithoutRestaurants.org Facebook PageFacebook Group Twitter YouTube
Tenth Ward Distilling in Frederick, Md, is known for creating Maryland's first absinthe. Owner and "boss lady," Monica Pearce talks about how she grows and engages her brand ambassadors through limited edition spirit releases and a Bottle Club that mimics a wine club. She’ll also reveal how she makes visiting Tenth Ward’s tasting room an experience, by reinforcing the Tenth Ward brand in her new space in downtown Frederick and training her employees to be good storytellers and brand experts.Want more?Find the companion articles and other helpful tidbits on video production and promotion from Digital Bard.Suggest a guest on Facebook.Rate or review this podcast on iTunes.
This week we visited our friends at Tenth Ward Distilling Company to find out whats new. Spoiler alert: A lot! Monica Pearce, founder and owner filled us in on her expansion plans and their second anniversary party. John Wilcox, Tenth Ward's new distiller, taught us all about Absinthe and dispelled some myths about it.
Monica Pearce is the owner and co-founder of the Tenth Ward Distilling Company in Downtown Frederick! We talk about how Monica got into distilling, the thought process behind Tenth Ward's drink designs, and get excited about Maryland's first Absinthe! The drink chat also has a side of Frederick small business stories! Website: https://www.tenthwarddistilling.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tenthwardco/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tenthwardco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenthwardco/ iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4 Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9U Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/
Happy 2018! Sando & Sarah are back and excited for the new year! In this episode the ladies sat down with their friend Monica Pearce, the co-founder of and bad ass boss lady behind Tenth Ward Distilling Company. We sample a little brandy and talk about Monica's path to opening a distillery. We also chat about how she's fostering community within her industry. If you have an idea or two brewing that you're planning to take action on in 2018, this episode offers some wonderful inspiration. Monica knows how to make a plan and follow through. Follow Tenth Ward on Facebook | Instagram Tenth Ward's website As always, thank you all so much for all the love so far! If you have a second, please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Stitcher. This helps the show get in front of even more people :-). Let us know what you think, ask us a question or let us know if you have a good idea for a podcast guest. (PLUS, if we get to five unique reviews on iTunes, we're giving away one of our awesome Mustache Mesa tote bags!)
Our four panelists are Janna Howley, Director of Operations, Grow and Fortify: Alex Weiss, Sales Director, Caledonia Spirits; Monica Pearce and Kyle Pfalzer, co-owners and founders of Tenth Ward Distillery. Food, farms and economic development have been Janna Howley’s passions since the early 2000s. Janna is currently the Director of Operations for Grow & Fortify, which manages the Maryland brewers, distillers and wineries associations. In her previous position she worked for the USDA National Organic Program’s Accreditation and International Activities Division, where she conducted auditing and accreditation activities related to organic certifiers and international partners. Alex Weiss started his journey into distilled spirits via a degree in Botany and a fierce love and respect for agriculture and the relationships humans forge with their environment. After a two year stint studying this subject in China, Alex moved to New York City and began managing sales for a grass-fed beef producer in Central NY. Eventually, Alex was approached by the founder and master beekeeper for Caledonia Spirits to come on board as a Brand Ambassador, becoming the Sales Director a year later and helping to grow the distribution footprint to 29 States and five countries. As a nature lover and wildlife enthusiast, Monica Pearce built her career in the conservation field. Monica has a BS in environmental science and policy from the University of Maryland and her Master’s in natural resource management from Virginia Tech. Prior to the launch of Tenth Ward, she worked for a few non-profits and even spent a year in the Galapagos volunteering for a biological station. With inspiration from the growing spirit industry, she chose to make the crazy leap into booze manufacturing. Kyle Pfalzer is originally from Long Island, but came to the Frederick area to major in the Civil War at Shepherd University. The job market for Civil War studies on Long Island being a little slow, he decided to stay (and is very glad he did.) He grew up in a household that appreciated good beer which introduced him to craft booze. He took up homebrewing as a hobby, and when presented with the opportunity to start a distillery it was a no brainer. ORIGINS is powered by Simplecast
Host Chris Sands and guest host Keith Marcoux (Olde Mother Brewing Co.) welcome Monica Pearce and Kyle Pfalzer from Tenth Ward Distilling Company into the studio. Listen in as we announce details for the first-ever Frederick Craft Spirits Festival. You can go to www.frederickspiritsfestival.com for more details. We will also be discussing the history of Tenth Ward as well as beer collaborations.
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ENJOY THIS EPISODE: Monica Pearce has always been a part of Frederick , a “fredneck” as she fondly calls it. Monica started out in the service industry at the young age of 14, working at the waffle house downtown. She has always found herself in the service industry. She also studied Environmental Science in school as well. Monica’s combined...
Monica Pearce, currently based in Toronto, is a composer and the co-founder of the Toy Piano Composers, an emerging composers collective. She also serves as Executive Director of The Music Gallery, Toronto’s Center for Creative Music. We discussed some of her latest chamber music and her work with opera, writing for the toy piano, gender issues in music, and her work as an arts administrator.