Podcast appearances and mentions of pablo center

Hope everyone survived Cinco de Mayo. I was in bed by about 6:30pm after getting almost no sleep last night due to our late return from Nashville. Now I'm all caught up on sleep & ready to go. In the news this morning, the entire police department in Arcadia is gone, there's a recall on tomatoes, nobody injured in a fire at the Pablo Center, a boat capsized off the coast of San Diego and several people are dead or unaccounted for, Skype is no longer a thing, and the Rochester mom in a viral video from last week has now raised over $500,000 in GoFundeMe donations. In sports, the Brewers beat the Astros last night, we recapped the NBA & NHL action from last night, and we took a look at the upcoming NBA & NHL playoff schedules. The Ravens have cut Justin Tucker and Michigan's head coach is getting suspended for at least two games next season. Elsewhere in sports, the fan who fell over the wall at the Pirates game is up & walking again, and guess who's got the best selling rookie jersey in the NFL right now? We let you know what's on TV today and what's new on New Release Tuesday. And as we always do on Tuesday mornings, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. The Big River Rally is coming up in June, so we spoke to Bobby Friss about his upcoming appearance at the event. You can listen to the entire interview here. The conclave to determine a new Pope starts tomorrow. Meanwhile the now deceased Pope had an outgoing wish that's about to become a reality. And check this donkey that's going viral because it's got two moms! In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who broke into a church and pissed in the holy water, a kid who accidentally ordered a bunch of lollipops from Amazon, another idiot who got too close to a crocodile while trying to take a selfie, a robot that tried to beat the shit out of some factory workers, and a kid who tried to drive his younger sister to get some McDonald's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final day of decent weather before we see some rain & snow move into the area tomorrow. In the news this morning, Adam Fravel is appealing his conviction, Forever 21 is the latest business to file for bankruptcy and close stores, Trader Joe's has another recall, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is speaking at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire tonight, and what happened with Tracy Morgan last night? In sports, the Bucks play the Warriors tonight, and the First Four of the NCAA men's basketball tourney also get started this evening on TruTV. Rory got the win yesterday in a playoff at the Players Championship, and the Major League Baseball regular season officially kicked off in Tokyo this morning. Elsewhere in sports, the Badger women are getting ready for the NCAA Frozen Four this weekend, and a Michigan baseball player had to apologize for a recent on-field celebration. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Had a bunch of animal-related stories this morning, including a cat getting rescued after being stranded on an overpass in Vegas for a few weeks, and a bear that survived brain surgery. Played a round of "Who'd you rather?" - Money, love, or time??? Check out this listing on Zillow. Might be one of the best of all time! And with today being the kick-off to March Madness, we took a look at some of the stats & info regarding lost production at work & some of the gambling numbers. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people getting so much Botox that they're building up and immunity to it, a massive amount of BORGs that were confiscated during the St. Paddy's Day parade in Boston, a USPS worker who stole a BUNCH of checks and used the money to travel & go to strip clubs, an alligator that got left in a hotel room, a woman who tried to sell some toes on the black market, a robbery involving snakes instead of guns or knives, and a #FloridaMan who pulled a gun at karaoke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryan Munar is a musical theatre actor who currently plays the role of Orpheus in the National Tour of Hadestown. We recorded this episode at The Pablo Center before their performance on Thursday, January 23rd. Bryan was on the "regular" path for success in America. He graduated from college, moved to San Fransisco, and got a desk job making the most money he ever made in his life. The only problem was that it didn't make him happy. After a couple of years working at his desk he told me his "soul felt rotten" and that he knew something had to change. He began taking acting classes and got involved with his local theatre. As his skill progressed so did the opportunities that came his way. Then one fateful day he got laid off from his job and the choice of where to take his life became clear. He got a job as a server at a sushi restaurant and worked his butt off pursuing his dream to become a full time actor. It took years of auditioning and being turned down before he was offered his current role of Orpheus on the National Tour of Hadestown, but he finally made his dreams come true. In this episode we discuss the challenges of tour life, developing relationships with cast members, being real on social media, peanut M&Ms, personal and professional development, being an independent music artist, making music videos with friends, and much more.

And we're back! After taking the last week off, Jean returns to the show and we heard all about her holiday celebrations. We also spoke with Colin Mochrie from "Whose Line Is It Anyway" about his upcoming live shows at the Pabst Theater & the Pablo Center. Lots of horrific news this morning, including updates on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, the Cybertruck explosion at the Trump hotel in Vegas, a shooting outside a nightclub in NY, and an update on the shooting in New Lisbon. In sports, we recapped yesterday's College Football Playoff bowl games, including the wild finish between Texas & Arizona State, and we took a look ahead at the rest of the upcoming bowl schedule. Also, the NBA came down hard on the Miami Heat & the Houston Rockets for their recent on-court dust-up. The new year has begun and if you're looking for some healthier eating options, maybe some delicious watercress? Apparently, it's the most nutrient-dense veggie out there. A new "Karen of the Day" is apparently a big fan of the movie "Titanic" and also really wants to drink some water. Cool story about a kid who had to have his spokes on his bike cut after his foot got stuck in them. And check out this ref who ate a few punches during a recent kickboxing match. Dude's got an IRON jaw! During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaScumbag who slammed a puppy to the floor, a #FloridaWoman who stole someone's credit cards & made a bunch of purchases, a possible Airbnb ban for Lily Phillips, and AI robots learning to do surgery by watching videos! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Hailey explores some of the most vibrant cities in the Midwest. Tucked away in some of the most beautiful parts of the state, Eau Claire, Green Bay, La Crosse, and Oshkosh, have grown to become the homes to many who enjoy nature and downtown life. With each city offering its patrons and visitors a place to unwind and enjoy the finer things, it's easy to see why many people continue moving to these locations to raise their families. If you're looking to get out and explore the downtowns of Wisconsin, this is a great place to get started!Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/wisconsin-downtowns-eau-claire-green-bay-la-crosse-oshkosh/Eau Claire: https://www.visiteauclaire.com/; Sculpture Tours: https://www.visiteauclaire.com/listing/sculpture-tour-eau-claire/1324/; Pablo Center: https://www.pablocenter.org/; Music Scene: https://www.visiteauclaire.com/things-to-do/music/); The Informalist: https://www.theinformalist.com/; Green Bay: https://www.greenbay.com/; La Crosse: https://explorelacrosse.com/; Riverside Park: https://jvlriversidepark.com/; The Pearl Ice Cream Parlor: https://www.pearlicecream.com/; The Charmant Hotel: http://www.thecharmanthotel.com/restaurant-and-bars/sweets-bar; Oshkosh: https://www.visitoshkosh.com/; Farmer's Market: https://downtownoshkosh.com/events/oshkosh-saturday-farmers-market/The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworks

In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Kathy Wright, Talent Buyer for the Pablo Center. Topics discussed include: Types of entertainment Western WI enjoys Competing with other local venues and events Eau Claire's selling / short comings with artists Last minute ticket buyers Beverage Enjoyed:  Three Philosophers, Quad Ale.  Cooperstown NY Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a rating or review on Apple or Spotify.  Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.

xChris Kroeze is a country music star born and raised in Barron, Wisconsin. After being the runner up on the hit tv show The Voice his career has never been the same. He used to play 250 shows a year at bars and other small venues, now he headlines festivals and fills large theaters like The Pablo Center. Chris was first a guest on the show back in April of 2022, but we figured it would be fun to record a part 2. In this episode we talk about recent life, performing for the troops overseas, dad life, living in Wisconsin, his list of favorites, crushin cans, recording new music, social media struggles, and much more.

Dessa is a multifaceted language artist who splits her time between Minneapolis and New York City. Dessa grew up with dreams of having her writings published, but found that to be a difficult task at the start. She instead began entering poetry slams in Minneapolis, which in turn introduced her to the twin cities rap scene. Not long after she became an official member of the hip hop collective Doomtree. Dessa and the rest of Doomtree put out a ton of records together over the years. All the while Dessa's solo career blossomed and she began putting out her own solo records through their record label. It's been more than 15 years since those early albums and her career has evolved beyond measure. She's had books published, was featured on the Hamilton mixtape, did a Ted Talk, hosted a podcast with the BBC, performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, and so much more. Tune in and find out...

Chris Johnson interviews world renown illusionist Reza in the greenroom backstage at The Pablo Center. Reza grew up in the small town of Brookings, South Dakota, but eventually found a home in Branson, Missouri. Reza has toured and performed all over the world in front of massive crowds alongside stars like Steve Aoki and Trace Adkins , but his success didn't come over night. Reza discovered magic at the age of 6 and was immediately obsessed. How did he get to where he is now? Tune in and find out. Reza the Illusionist has appeared on many major programs including Duck Dynasty, MTV, NBC, FOX, PBS Netflix, Penn and Teller, and many more.

Jon Steigerwaldt, Upper Midwest and Great Lakes forest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, offers advice for late-season grouse hunting and invites listeners to help RGS continue its conservation work. Also, the Chippewa Valley Chapter is sponsoring the Banff Film Festival Dec. 5-6 at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Jim Babiasz, president of the Range of Richfleld, announces December events, classes, and specials at the Range. (therangewi.com) Asher Torbeck shares the incredible story of his successful deer hunt with the help of a runaway emu. (facebook.com/asher.torbeck) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly Shop in Madison offers advice for early ice fishing and invites listeners to attend his December Thursday seminar series. (facebook.com/dsbaitandtackle)

Al Ross welcomes Pablo Center at the Confluence Executive Director Jason Jon Anderson to discuss the arts venue's upcoming 5 th season.

“I did it all.” After two years at Cottey College, Kimera transferred and ultimately graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in journalism. After graduation, she returned to Cottey to serve as their one-person Public Relations shop in charge of news media, publications, and photography. “This is a job I think I can do.” After Cottey, Kimera found her way to the PR office at Emporia State University in Kansas. When asked to fill in as interim head of the Foundation, she accepted. With no experience whatsoever in fundraising, she had to learn the ins and outs of the industry on the fly. Kimera learned so much through the support and patience of her colleagues, and eventually came to love advancement work. “I didn't know anything about managing people.” Kimera reflects on some aspects of her early career that she wishes she had done differently. As a new manager, she feels that she couldn't fully appreciate the talent and skills of the folks on her team. But, those early lessons have made her wiser and more aware. “The power of collaboration is great.” Kimera learned two big things while working on the amazing Pablo Center project at UW-Eau Claire. The first is that true collaboration and partnerships are hard work and require extra time and effort. The second is that it is so important to keep the folks who will be impacted by the project at the forefront of every decision. “My goal is to always have joyful donors.” Kimera believes that the most humbling experience is when donors thank her for providing opportunities for them to fulfill their philanthropic dreams. Now, Kimera says that she has the best job in the world.“We have to reach people in new ways.” Kimera says that if we are using certain mediums to stay connected with family and friends, then we should use those same platforms to stay in contact with our alums. She suggests finding the people on your team who are well versed in technology and trusting them to help your organization communicate effectively. (Hot tip: send personalized ThankView campaigns around fun holidays – like this one that Kimera sent to all prospects in her portfolio right before recording this RAISE Podcast episode.)Want to work with Kimera? UW-Eau Claire is hiring! Connect with her on LinkedIn, or check our their open job postings.

Linda John is the CEO and founder of Linda John Consulting, LLC, providing Executive Coaching and Destination Consulting services to clients throughout the USA. From 1993 – 2020, Linda served as the Executive Director for Visit Eau Claire in west-central Wisconsin. Some of Linda's top accomplishments at Visit Eau Claire included the development of a successful regional tourism program, creation of a sports commission for the Eau Claire area, and launching two successful mobile visitor center programs, all resulting in record-setting tourism growth for the region during her tenure. In most recent years, John was at the table for the completion of Pablo Center at the Confluence, where Visit Eau Claire opened its new Experience Center, as well as collaborating to craft the community partnership strategy for the new Sonnentag Event and Recreation Complex. She also was the lead voice in advocating for a new convention center, including the completion of a feasibility study and the development of a collaborative strategy for the project. Linda now owns and operates her professional coaching and consulting practice, Linda John Consulting, through which she offers a variety of professional training and human resource development services, including team development and organizational rebuilding initiatives. Linda is a Certified Destination Marketing Executive (CDME) and an accredited practitioner of the Integrative Enneagram for both individuals and teams. She holds memberships with Destinations International and the International Coach Federation (ICF). Linda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Minnesota State University in Mankato, and a Master of Science degree in Training and Human Resource Development from UW Stout. Linda's Favorite Books: 1. The Nine Types of Leadership by Beatrice Chestnut 2. Own It by Chris Eyerie

Christmas Show, Library Events, Land Conservancy- This week on ‘Spectrum West' Al Ross welcomes singer/songwriter Steve March-Tormé to the show in anticipation of his upcoming appearance at Eau Claire's Pablo Center at the Confluence this weekend. Ross also visits two local libraries to learn about their exhibits and programs; and lastly, highlights a fun outdoor event by a regional non-profit that helps locals conserve their land.

Violin Soloist, Special Choir, Guitarist/Songwriter and Justice Radio Show- This week on ‘Spectrum West' host Al Ross welcomes violinist Eunice Kim, who will be making a guest appearance with the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra on Nov. 20 at the Pablo Center at the Confluence. The show also features interviews with a choir director, a songwriter/guitarist and the director of a social justice radio show.

Linda John is my special guest for this TMB proudly sponsored of course by the 49's Golf & Country Club which is open both for golf and the Rincon Grill freshly sanitized and design-oriented for the pandemic rules or take after order pick up.Linda John, Owner & CEO,Linda John ConsultingTucson, AZ 85713(727) 272-7296Linda@lindajohnconsulting.com  www.lindajohnconsulting.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Linda John is the CEO and founder of Linda John Consulting, LLC, providing Executive Coaching and Destination Consulting services to clients throughout the USA.  From 1993 – 2020, Linda served as the Executive Director for Visit Eau Claire in west-central Wisconsin.  Some of Linda's top accomplishments at Visit Eau Claire included the development of a successful regional tourism program, the creation of a sports commission for the Eau Claire area, and launching two successful mobile visitor center programs, all resulting in record-setting tourism growth for the region during her tenure.In most recent years, John was at the table for the completion of the Pablo Center at the Confluence, where Visit Eau Claire opened its new Experience Center, as well as collaborating to craft the community partnership strategy for the new Sonnentag Event and Recreation Complex. She also was the lead voice in advocating for a new convention center, including the completion of a feasibility study and the development of a collaborative strategy for the project.Linda now owns and operates her professional consulting practice, ​Linda John Consulting,​ through which she offers a variety of professional training and human resource development services, including team development and organizational rebuilding initiatives.Linda is a Certified Destination Marketing Executive (CDME) and an accredited practitioner of the Integrative Enneagram for both individuals and teams. She holds memberships with Destinations International and the International Coach Federation (ICF).   Linda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Minnesota State University in Mankato and a Master's of Science degree in Training and Human Resource Development from UW Stout.

Book Festival Author, Pablo Streams, Two Fundrasers- Novelist Brandon Taylor previews his upcoming virtual appearance at the Chippewa Valley Book Festival with host Al Ross on “Spectrum West." The show also includes details about a new virtual show at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire and of two fundraisers, one by Michael Perry and one for the organization Fierce Freedom.

CARM is the work of CJ Camerieri, trumpeter and French horn player of the band yMusic, and the result of a nickname earned in the midwest. On CARM’s self-titled debut, his original songs toe and test the boundary lines between jazz, classical, pop, and the timeless sounds of Ennio Morricone. There are both wordless songs focused on the trumpet, and collaborations with vocalists/songwriters Sufjan Stevens, Shara Nova, and Justin Vernon, to name a few. CARM featuring Trever Hagen on electronics and second trumpet, performs remotely with a lot of looping and processing and textures from the Pablo Center in Eau Claire, WI. Set list: “Soft Night,” “Nowhere,” “Slantwise” "Soft Night": "Nowhere": "Slantwise":

Arts Director, Singer/Songwriter and Author, Teacher/Author and Film Festival Organizer- Jason Anderson, executive director of the Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire joins host Al Ross this week on “Spectrum West.” The show also features an Eau Claire singer/songwriter and writer, an Eau Claire teacher and author, and the organizer of a Menomonie film festival.

Jan Frase & the Community Coalition for Nonviolence helped us celebrate the U.N. International Day of Peace by a gathering of artists & activists hosted virtually by the Pablo Center at the Confluence.

DJ, Visual Art, Pumpkin Event, Agriculture Exhibit- “Cousin Brucie,” long time radio DJ Bruce Morrow, discusses his career in radio with host Al Ross on “Spectrum West." The program also explores visual art at the Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire, previews a pumpkin event at a combination apple orchard and glass art studio in Eau Claire, and looks ahead to a new exhibit at the Chippewa Valley Museum focused on agriculture.

In our final episode of the Save Our Stages Series, we recognize the work and efforts of Jason Anderson, Executive Director of the Pablo Center in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and sit down with Gary Witt, Executive Director for the Pabst Theater Group in Milwaukee and co-founder of the National Independent Venue Association. Gary shares his thoughts on the recent Democratic National Convention, and we learn more about the history of NIVA, its mission, and how listeners can get involved.Learn more about the Pabst Theater Group here: https://pabsttheater.org/Support the National Independent Venue Association here: https://www.nivassoc.org/take-action

Pablo Director, Dog Trainer, and Two Authors- Jason Jon Anderson, executive director of the Pablo Center at the Confluence, will be on “Spectrum West.” The program will also feature dog trainer and former Wisconsin Public Radio host Patricia McConnell, an interview with a Minneapolis writer, and a talk with Eau Claire’s B.J. Hollars.

Pandemic Shutdown- The shutdown of the local arts scene due to COVID-19 is the focus of discussion on “Spectrum West.” The program includes interviews with the executive director of the Pablo Center at the Confluence in Eau Claire, a local musician who has written a song about the pandemic and its effects on society an an Eau Claire sports talk radio show host and an organizer of a Shakespeare festival in Minnesota.

Jazz, Orchestra, Theater and Book Givaway- A Christmas jazz concert taking place at the Pablo Center on the Confluence is previewed on “Spectrum West.” This week also features interviews with the director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra, the director of a UW-Eau Claire theater production and an organizer of a book giveaway at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.

Randy Bachman will be playing a show locally, in our home-base of Eau Claire, WI at the Pablo Center in a few weeks and we had a chance to talk to him as part of a press junket. A brief chat with an icon of the Classic Rock world, whose latest album "By George, By Bachman" pays tribute to Beatle George Harrison. Randy gives us some insight as to his inspiration for the album and love for the Beatles, as well as a brief chat about a favorite topic of the podcast: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. You can subscribe to our podcast through your favorite app. If you like what you hear, please leave a rating and/or review.  It helps our podcast rise through the rankings so others can discover it.