2012 AnnuAl RePORt - Big Top Chautauqua

2012 Annual Report
P.O. Box 455, Washburn, WI 54891 | 715-373-5552 | www.bigtop.org
From the Board President
Dear Chautauqua Friends,
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very night that I spend at Big Top
Chautauqua, under the awesome
big blue canvas tent and on the grounds
overlooking beautiful Lake Superior, is
incredibly special to me. It’s amazing
because of the beauty of the art and the
atmosphere of this phenomenal venue, but
also because of what it means to each of us
as we create memories with family and friends. It’s impossible
to completely describe the intensity of the wonder and delight
of listening to and experiencing the performances of the talented
musicians on stage each night.
The diversity and depth of performances at Big Top not
only provide art and entertainment, but also education on
the environment and history of Wisconsin and our gorgeous
geographic area. As recognition of this accomplishment, Big
Top Chautauqua was awarded the 2013 Arts, Culture and
Heritage Award from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
Congratulations to our outstanding staff and Board of Directors,
and to our dedicated and creative Executive Director Terry
Meyer Matier. I am very proud and honored to be part of this
organization that plays such an integral role in our community
and our state.
In 2012 I accepted the Presidency from Ruth Goetz, who
led the board with drive, passion, and financial diligence since
2007. During her tenure, Ruth was a major fundraiser for the
organization, leading us to records in sponsorship levels and
helping us find funding for new important programs, such as the
free family matinees, that we strive to provide at the Big Top. On
behalf of the entire board, I’d like to publicly thank Ruth for all
she has done for Big Top. I look forward to creating many new
memories with her and all the amazing board members under the
tent in 2013.
I’d also like to thank these members of our incredible Board
of Directors who have done so much to put our organization on a
firmer financial footing. They give of their time, their expertise,
and their personal resources to further our mission of providing
entertaining and educational cultural activities year-round. Thank
you also to our dedicated staff that puts it all together, and to
our incredible musicians and performers that amaze us on those
gorgeous summer nights at the tent. Most of all, thanks to all of
YOU: our friends, patrons, contributors, volunteers and everyone
who supports Big Top Chautauqua in a multitude of ways. We
could not do it without each and every one of you.
Kim Ogle
President
2012 Board of Directors
Kim Ogle, M.D.
President
Essentia Health - Ashland
Clinic, Internist
Iron River, WI
Barb Chapman
The 5 Senses, Owner
Phillips, WI
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Ruth Goetz
Immediate Past President
WI Dept. of Tourism, Retired
Ashland, WI
Larry Gansluckner
Insurance Consultant
Bayfield, WI
Kevin Hunt
Vice-President
Star Liquor, Owner
Ashland, WI
Therene Gazdik
School District of Washburn
Washburn, WI
Ted Dougherty
Secretary
Benefit Integrations, Owner
Bayfield, WI
David Lindner
Culvert Supply Company,
Retired
Eau Claire, WI
Bob Breunig
Treasurer
Diesel Forward, Owner
Madison, WI
Jim Perry
UW Fox Valley, Retired
Larsen, WI
Karen Traut
Teacher, Retired
Bayfield, WI
From the Executive Director
NOTHING LIKE IT
UNDER THE STARS!
In 2012 Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
celebrated our 27th summer season of cultural programs under the big blue tent, the
19th year of Tent Show Radio and the 21st
year of significant national touring. Over
the course of the year, Big Top programs
touched a lot of people. Here are a few
numbers for you.
In 2012 Big Top produced and presented:
•22 original historical musicals in the Tent
•33 guest artist shows featuring 49 different bands
•7 free family matinees and school day performances
•11 free workshops
•4 free lectures
•52 weeks of Tent Show Radio broadcast on 50 stations
throughout the country
•17 Blue Canvas Orchestra on Tour shows throughout the
Upper Midwest
That adds up to a bountiful year of artistic and educational offerings! This year we counted 25,500 tent admissions, 21,000 tour
patrons and 1.1 million Tent Show Radio listeners! I hope that
your life was enriched by Big Top Chautauqua this year. There
truly is nothing like it under the stars!
I look forward to seeing you all in 2013 at the tent, on tour, or as
Charles Osgood says: “I’ll see you on the radio.”
Terry Meyer Matier
Executive Director
Big Tap Chautauquafest
A new tradition was born in 2012! On September 15th Big Top held its first
annual ChautauquaFest complete with beer tasting, a 5K hike to the top of Mt.
Ashwabay, great festival music and a homebrew competition. Thanks to numerous
supporters and suppliers, it was the most fun that can be had on a beautiful fall
day! We look forward to seeing the “beerfest” grow in the coming years. Thanks
to Star Liquor, Super H Foods, WI Department of Tourism, Ashland Outdoor
Education Foundation, Bo Belanger, Kevin Hunt, our homebrew judges, all of the
distributors and our amazing volunteers who made this a stellar event!
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Mission Statement
Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua exists
to provide year-round cultural activities that
are both entertaining and educational with
emphasis on excellent performances that
celebrate history and the environment.
2012 BTC Staff & Crew
Summer Box Office Assistants
Administrative Staff
Sound
Christina Vick, Jennifer Geissler
& Michelle McCumber
Executive Director
Terry Meyer Matier
T&E Concert Services
Travis Johnson
Joseph Augustine
Summer Office Interns
Operations Manager
House Manager
Grant Haase & Phil Brede
Phillip Anich
Housekeeper
Production Manager
Kaela Huber
Tom Fabjance
General Manager
Summer Tent Staff
Marketing Consultant
Betty Ferris
Sarah Ahlquist
Bob Durfey
House Manager Assistant
Ann Barthelemy
Performer Hospitality
Visuals Director
Jamey Penney-Ritter
Candlelight Catering
Marcia Trelstad
Stage Manager
Development Manager
Lee Ann Schaub
Elizabeth Ellis
Artist Assistant
Rebecca Franklin
Kellie Pederson & Leisl Settgas
Stage Manager Assistant
Merchandise Manager
Stage Hands
Housekeeper
Hannah Rennicke
Box Office Assistant
Linda Nemec
Pam Nylander
Linda Eschke
Sean Tingberg & David Gregory
Bookkeeper
Front Gate
William Woodward
Jeremiah Bush
Blue Canvas Orchestra
Music Director/Cello/Vocals
Ed Willett
Piano/Accordion/Vocals
Severin Behnen
Bass - Jane Aleckson
Fiddle/Flute/Vocals - Bruce Bowers
Mandolin/Banjo/Vocals
Bruce Burnside
Bass/Vocals - Jack Gunderson
Percussion/Vocals - Tom Mitchell
Guitar/Dobro - Andy Dee
BCO Vocals/Performers
Phillip Anich and Cheryl Leah
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Other Performers
Don Albrecht, Mary Bondeson,
Corey Carlson, Gerry DePerry,
Sally Kessler, John Munson,
Danielle Nepstad, Michael Perry,
Alissa Rhode, Mary Lou Williams
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2012 Financial Statement
aising a tent in the Spring and keeping it up all Summer while over 25,000 people are
superbly entertained is no easy task. It requires investors, and our investors come in many
forms: ticket buyers, a dedicated and creative staff, a large community of volunteers, a supportive government as well as generous and engaged financial donors. All sharing a whole lot of
passion to keep the magic happening year after year.
It also requires prudent financial decisions that meet the expectations of our investors by
providing sustainability. I’m happy to report that these decisions are being made and the 2012
financial results are proof of that. And you can expect this to continue. The strategic plan that guides the organization is sound and provides increased security for years to come. Thank you for your continued investment in
Big Top Chautauqua and I look forward to seeing you under the tent for what’s going to be another great year!
Best regards,
Robert Breunig
2012 Operating Revenues
Ticket Sales, Fees, & Taxes*
$883,778
Donations
$141,159
Sponsorships(Show, TSR, Bart Bus, Tours)
$139,057
Touring
$57,913
Big Top Gift Shop
$68,319
Grants
$48,309
Projects, Advertising, Misc., Interest
$25,150
Keepers of the Magic Raffle
$8,380
Total Operating Income
$1,372,065 2012 Operating Expenses
Program Expenses
$946,785
Office & Organization
$116,761
Publicity & Marketing
$72,644
BTC/Tent & Grounds
$49,424
Development Expense
$47,044
Big Top Gift Shop
$49,463
Sales Tax
$49,355
Management/Administration
$40,581 Treasurer
Total Contributions
$336,904
Program Expenses
$823,113 Big Top Summer Series
$73,419 BTC/BCO Tours
$50,253 Tent Show Radio (TSR)
$946,785 2% Projects, Ads, Misc.
5% Big Top
Gift Shop
4%
Touring
Revenues+
25% Donations
Sponsorships
Grants
Raffle
64% Ticket Sales
Canvas Fees &
Taxes
Total Operating Expense
$1,372,057
4% Sales Tax
3% General
Mgmt & Admin
3% Big Top
Gift Shop
Net Income /Expense
$8
3% Development
4% Tent & Grounds
Other Expense
- Depreciation
$30,000
5% Marketing
Expenses
*includes $40,346 canvas fees restricted for future tent purchases and
other facility needs.
9% Office &
Organizational
+Did you know all revenue from concessions and bar
belongs to Mt. Ashwabay Educational Foundation?
69% Programs
- Summer Series
- Touring
- Tent Show Radio
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Big Top Chautauqua Economic Impact
Impact on Our Community
Big Top Chautauqua brings visitors to the
Chequamegon Bay area.
In fact, area lodging owners rate Big Top as
the #1 attraction for their guests.
Over 579,000 people and $108 million!
During the past two and a half decades over 579,000 people have attended Big Top performances, many of them tourists and
visitors to the area. The indirect benefit of these visitors to the lodging industry, restaurants, retail stores, gas stations and other
businesses has been estimated by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism as $4 million annually.
In addition
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Nearly $1 million per year in direct expenses goes back into our community for salaries, taxes,
transportation, advertising, telecommunications and all of the products and services necessary to operate this
non-profit performing arts organization.
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We promote the region. Annually Big Top spends upwards of $100,000 on marketing and public relations
drawing people to the area. Tent Show Radio is heard on 50 public radio stations throughout 10 states with
an estimated weekly national listenership of 21,000 people.
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We assist other area non-profits, providing tickets and gift certificates for fundraisers.
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We provide support to the Ashwabay Outdoor Education Foundation and
the Mt. Ashwabay Ski and Rec Area by bringing patrons to their bar and
concessions during our shows – aiding them in sustaining their non-profit
organization.
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We offer free programs to our area school students - in 2012 over 700
students attended our school day matinee of The Mountains Call My Name
where they learned about John Muir and his efforts to preserve our natural
resources. The students came from local & regional elementary, middle
and high schools from as far away as Solon Springs.
Big Top contributes much to make this area a wonderful place to live and a vibrant tourist destination.
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Canvas Tents
By t h e N u mbers 19 8 6 - 2 012
579,367
282,553
Attendees
of them were Wisconsin
residents who drove more
than one hour to get here
90,649
132,809
of them were
our local residents
were from Minnesota
(67,652 from the Twin Cities area,
32,979 from Duluth)
Travelers
18,451 were from Michigan
17,023 were from Illinois
7,042 were from Iowa
30,840 were from other
states and Canada.
So many travelers – so many hamburgers, coffee mugs, t-shirts, hotel rooms and tanks full of gas!
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2012 Season Schedule
May 19
June 15 June 16 June 20 June 22 June 23 June 24
June 27
June 28
June 29
June 30
July 1 July 3 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 11 Tent Raising 7am
Trampled by Turtles/Charlie Parr
Wine Tasting/BCO 5pm
Pie & Politics w/Ben Hewitt
New First Night – Big Top by
Request
American Stories
Ruthie Foster/WC Clark
Emmylou Harris/The Pines
Moon Songs &
Moon Shadows
Ladies of the Canyon
Glen Campbell/BCO
Masters of Motown
Travelin’ McCourys with Keller
Williams
American Stories
Dark Star Orchestra
Burton Cummings Band
Robert Mirabal/Laughing Fox
July 12
July 13
July 14
July 15
July 18
July 19 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 Aug. 2 Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 5 Aug. 8 Aug. 9 Aug. 10 Aug. 11 Leahy
Riding the Wind
Ladies of the Canyon
Ricky Nelson Remembered
Gillian Welsh
The Mountains Call My Name
Moon Songs & Moon Shadows
Steve Earle & The Dukes
Andy Cooney “Forever Irish”
Corey Carlson CD Release
Ladies of the Canyon
The Mountains Call My Name
Mu Daiko Japanese Drums
Little River Band
Warren Nelson’s PLAY BALL!
Warren Nelson’s PLAY BALL!
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Greg Brown/Peter Mulvey
Ladies of the Canyon
Blue Canvas Orchestra Live
JJ Grey and MoFro
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Aug. 17 Aug. 18 Aug. 19 Aug. 22 Warren Nelson & Friends
The Mountains Call My Name
The Steeles
Riding the Wind
North x Northwoods
Singer/Songwriter Festival
Aug. 23 Meg Hutchinson & Barbara Jean
Aug. 24 Jesse Winchester,
Rad Lorkovic, BCO
Aug. 25 John Hiatt & The Combo
Aug. 31 Cloud Cult with David Mayfield
Parade and That 1 Guy
Sept. 1 Big Top by Request
Sept. 2 Blue Canvas Orchestrated
w/Duluth Superior Symphony
Orchestra
Sept. 6 The Mountains Call My Name
Sept. 7 Riders in the Sky
Sept. 8 Old Last Night w/BCO, Elephant
Revival, Michael Perry and the
Long Beds
Sept. 15 Big TAP ChautauquaFest and
Fatty 5K
Aug. 12 Big Top Idol
Aug. 15 Arlo Guthrie
& The Guthrie Family
Aug. 16 Punch Brothers w/Chris Thile
2012 Tour Schedule
When not performing under the big blue tent, our troupe of performers travels the region lending their talents to spread the good
cheer of Chautauqua. Have we been to your town yet?
Jan 28 - StageNorth
Washburn, WI
Phil Anich & Friends
Feb 14 - StageNorth
Washburn, WI
Jack Gunderson & Friends
April 28
Richland Center, WI
American Stories
April 29 - Down To Earth
Garden Center, Eau Claire, WI
BCO in Concert
June 24 - Dillman’s Resort
Lac du Flambeau, WI
Best of the Big Top
March 3 - Wm Kelley High
School, Silver Bay, MN
Blue Canvas Orchestrated with
The Duluth Superior Symphony
August 15 - Phillips, WI
Private Function
August 25 - Marenisco, MI
Private Function
Sep 21 - Oktoberfest
Chippewa Falls, WI
Big Top and Friends
Oct 5, 6, 7 - Applefest
Bayfield, WI
Best of the Big Top
Nov 30 - Park Theatre
Hayward, WI
Blue Canvas Christmas
Dec 1
LuCille Tack Center for the Arts
Spencer, WI
Blue Canvas Christmas
Dec 18 - StageNorth
Washburn, WI
Blue Canvas Christmas
Dec 19 - Campanile Center
Minocqua, WI
Blue Canvas Christmas
Dec 29 - Ironwood Theatre
Ironwood, MI
Best of the Pants Trilogy
Our Touring Sponsor
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2012 Big Top Idol
Fourteen local singers
lit up the stage Sunday,
August 12 as Big Top
Chautauqua held its
third annual Big Top
Idol competition. Emily
Belanger of Washburn
won the title of Junior
Idol. Kevin Soulier of Red
Cliff took the top honors
with Rebeka Robinson and
Breanna Iverson (both from
Ashland) placing 2nd &
3rd. Congratulations to all
of our finalists.
Salute to our sponsor
Bremer Bank!
Jr. Finalists
Lizzie
Harriott
Emily
Belanger
Finalists
Inga
Isaiah
Michael
Aleckson Claremboux Dalzell
Kierstyn
Fibert
Grant
Haase
Meredith
Haase
Breanna
Iverson
Josie
Jaeger
Amanda
Koch
Rebeka
Robinson
Kevin
Soulier
Family Series
Sujata
Wegner
Eleven local businesses and individuals came
together to sponsor a series of 5 educational and
entertaining family matinees this summer – all free
of charge to participants. The turn-out was fantastic
with people of all ages attending to hear WC Clark
sing the Blues, enjoy our own Laughing Fox play the
Native flute, learn about the big drums of Japan, sing
pirate songs with the Blue Buccaneers and enjoy the
home-made instruments of That One Guy. Something
for everyone! Thanks to our generous sponsors who
made it possible!
This engagement was supported
by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund,
a program of Arts Midwest, which
is generously supported by the
National Endowment for the Arts
with additional contributions from
the Wisconsin Arts Board.
Lectures and Workshops are supported by a
grant from Chequamegon Bay Arts Council
Free Family Matinees!
Sun. Jun. 24 WC Clark – Texas Blues 2pm
Wed. Jul. 11 Laughing Fox – Native Flute 2pm
Sat. Jul. 28 Mu Daiko – Japanese Drummers 2pm
Sun. Aug. 26 Blue Buccaneers – Pirate Band 2pm
Sat. Sept. 1 That 1 Guy – One-man Band 10:30am
Sponsored by: Chippewa Valley Bank, McDonalds, The StageNorth Groundlings,
Ashwabay Outdoor Education Foundation, Von Holzen’s, LBS Insurance,
Chequamegon Theatre Assoc., Deb & Jeff Lewis, Karen Traut, Barb Chapman,
The Five Senses, Sazerac
Free Lectures and Workshops+
Fri. Jul. 27 Mike Dombeck on Wisconsin Conservation Topics
Sun. Jul. 29 Mu Daiko drum workshop
Wed. Aug. 15Bucky Halker on Woody Guthrie Centennial
Sat. Aug. 18 Betty Ferris on John Muir
Aug. 23 – 25 Singer/Songwriter Workshops by Meg Hutchinson, Jesse Winchester,
Rad Lorkovic and more.
Sun. Aug. 26 African Drum and Dance w/Kellie Pederson & Scott Griffiths
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Big Top performances are supported in part by a grant
from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of
Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Chautauqua Society
($10k or more)
Robert Breunig*
MAHADH Fund of the HRK
Foundation
Derek & Kim Ogle*
Bayfield Inn*
Mary H. Rice Foundation
Pat & Judy Sebranek*
White Pine Charitable Trust*
Wisconsin Department of
Tourism
Celebrant
($ 5,000 - $ 9,999)
American Family Insurance
Myra Ehnert*
Ruth & Bruce Goetz*
Reed Realty*
Wisconsin Arts Board
Xcel Energy Community
Contributions
Season Donors & Sponsors
William & Ann Roth*
Scott & Mary Schmidt
Lloyd & June Sellung
Rick & Theresa Seppa*
Canvas Master
Leo & Chris Stern
($500 to $999)
Teresa & Rich VanGelder*
Arts Midwest
WalMart
Ashwabay Outdoor Education
Kenneth & Jane Weiler
Foundation*
Debra Wenzler
James & Susan Banks
Wisconsin Energy Corporation
Barb & Kevin Chapman*
Matching Gift
Chippewa Valley Bank*
Jim Zepaltas & Nancy Nason*
City of Ashland
City of Washburn
Keeper of the Light
Egg Toss Bakery Cafe*
($ 100 to $ 249 )
Anonymous
Deb & Gary Ellefson*
Rich Aamodt
Therene Gazdik*
Randy & Mary Abramson
LBS Insurance Group*
Ginger Alden
Jim & Leslie Hamp
Stephen Anich & Mary Dunphy
Gregg Haug &
Wayne & Betty Artlip
Kimberly Kramer
Evelyn Azbell
Robert & Denise Jacquart
Donna Wagner Backus
Deb & Jeff Lewis*
Director
Dave & Eileen Baker
McDonald’s of Ashland*
($ 2,500 to $ 4,999)
Mark Banks
Maggie’s*
Ashland Area Chamber of
Linda & Charles Bareis
Edward & Dawn Michael
Commerce
Robert Barfknecht
Tim Pretzsch & Dona Miller
Robert & Marilyn Buscher*
B.J. Battig & Kay Williams
Sazerac Company, Inc*
Chequamegon Bay Arts
Carl & Pam Bauer
Bill & Bitsy Sloan*
Council
Bayfield on the Lake
StageNorth Groundlings*
Essentia Health*
Condominium Association
Super 8 Motel of Ashland
David & Carol Lindner*
James & Elinor Beck
Von Holzen Chevrolet*
Lindner Properties*
Larry Beck
Wild Rice Restaurant*
Kelly & Crew*
David Belling
Motion To Go*
Windjammer
David & Kristyn Benson
Northwoods Brewing
($250 to $ 499)
John & Barbara Benson
Corporation
Marilynn Berger
Anonymous
Larry Reiten
Janet Billerbeck
Steve & Joyce Anderson*
Seagull Bay Motel
Donald & Mary Alice Binder
Dick & Barbara Barry
Star Liquor*
John & Jo Boll
Allen B Bennett
Super H Foods *
Mark Bomey
Carol Blum
Karen Traut*
Bruce Bonner
Patricia Bradford
Washburn Family Dentistry* Scott & Victoria Brown
Jerry Boutin
Wisconsin Public Radio*
Paul Bowman
Lee & Jim Bujold*
Dale & Joan Brathol
Thomas & Elizabeth Butler
Producer
Jim & Sandra Braun
Pete & Lee Caraher
($ 1,000 to $ 2,499)
Peter & Carla Bremner
Arnie & Patty Carver*
2nd Street Bistro*
Jack & Bobby Brose
Chana and Al Chechik*
Anonymous
Edward & Linda Brunner
Hank & Marty Cole
Terry & Heidi Anderson*
Mark & Kate Bugher
David DeRosier
Apostle Islands Historic
Wayne & Linda Burggraaff
Preservation Conservancy* Bob Durfey &
Edward & Linda Calhan
Ann Barthelemy*
BMO Harris Bank *
Ann Calvert
James Fratrick
Scott &Ann Bochler
Betty & Don Carlson
Thomas
Gallagher
&
Bremer Bank*
David & Marilyn Carlson
Ruth Bachman
Jim & Joanne Collins*
Kristine & Karin Carlson
Bill
&
Barb
Gover*
Corneille Law Group, LLC*
James Casterton
Jack Gunderson &
Deepwater Grille*
Kathleen Chase
Linda Jorgenson
Ted & Mary Dougherty*
Patricia Chase
Larry & Patricia Gansluckner* Lawrence Hendrickson &
Larry & Eleanor Chernoff
Barbara Forster
In memory of Anna G. Greb
Kaye Cingle & Goran Roncevic
Herbert H Kohl Charities, Inc M.L. Coburn
Living Adventure*
Joseph & Tammi Colianni
The Inn On Madeline Island* Matthew Hood
Kristey Kappler
John & Linda Corey
John & Barbara McFarland
Lynn Linton
Barrett & Nancy Corneille
Memorial Medical Center*
Judy & Tom Manley*
Robert Bruce Cornwall &
Northern State Bank*
Larry & Marge McFarlane
Kathy Lettas-Cornwall
Jim & Joy Perry*
Malcolm & Wendy McLean
Sheila Coyle
Pier Plaza / Bay Front Inn*
John & Linda Munson*
Doug & Joan Cybela
Kevin & Sjana Schanning
Michael & Celeste O’Donnell Kristin Dahl
Rita Stilin
Bill & Cindy Owen
Janice L Davis
Washburn Community
Pinehurst Inn At Pikes Creek* Deluxe Corporation Foundation
Education Foundation*
Ron & Ann Roffers
MaryAnne Demeritt
* Show Sponsors
Wisconsin Alumni
Association*
Xcel Energy*
Robert Ditsch
Kevin & Elizabeth Dooley
Nancy Dooley
Scott Draager
Claire Duquette
Duffy & Tricia Duyfhuizen
Wilson & Velma Dysart
Stephanie Eldredge
Elements by Lori Ella
Alan & Lollie Eidsness
Jeanne Engle
James & June Farkas
Mike & Gloria Fauerbach
Diane Fizell
Edward Flenz
Craig Florine
David & Evalyn Frasch
Mary Fraser
Glen & Celeste Forbes
Russ & Linda Forbess
Cheryl Fosdick
F La Verne Gillespie
A. William & Marilyn Gorham
Walter & Kay Gower
Edith Greene
Linda Growney
Celeste & James Hadlock
Carole & Guy Hansen
Jim Hansen
Carol Hassemer
Matthew Hatfield
David & Marla Hemke
Gordon Hetzel
Diane Hilden
Jane Hilgers & Dennis Harkins
Bud & Mary Hinaus
Karen Hites
Charles & Caroline Huebner
Charles Iverson
Pete Izmirian
Michael & Connie Jackson
Alan Jacobson
Joseph & Betty Jauquet
Phebe Jensch & Donald Baur
Paul & Marilyn Jensen
Mark Jerabek
Jonathan Johns
Gordon & Linda Johnson
Jim & Rita Johnson
David & Debra Jolly
Eric Jonjak
Richard Karls
Dick & Mary Karst
Pamela Kaufman &
Dennis Keierleber
Allan Kauth
John & Linda Kern
Deneen & Kenneth Kickbusch
Jacob & Marsha Klein
Bill & Margie Klingbeil
William & Marian Klish
Eric & Jean Knox
Linda & Larry Kraus
Lee Lansinger
David Lauterbach &
Sharon Jarosz
Wendy Legge
Leino’s BP
Mary Letendre
Orrin & Mary Lokken
Richard London
Donald & Margaret Longlet
Wil & Nicole Losch
Mary Luehne
Michael Lueth
Larry & Julie MacDonald
Steve & Susan Macejkovic
Tim & Lori Makela
Ruth Markowitz
Bernadette Martin
David Marx
In memory of Bob May
Roberta & Bill May
Dennis & Barbara McCann
Patricia McKearn &
Richard Smith
Donald Melton
In memory of Kay &
Louie Mescher
Ryck & Jane Mescher
Donald & Mary Metz
Patricia Michals
Carol McNamara-Miller
Michael & Mary Jo Mishou
Ned & Katie Moody
Clair Morud
Christa & James Mraz
Steve & Cynthia Mueller
Charlie Nauen
Shari & Karl Nelson
Ron & Linda Nemec
John & Evy Nerbonne
Deb Neuheisel
Emily Newhouse
Terry Norby
Pam & Ron Nylander
Jim Oakley & Anne Chartier
Dave & Joan Obey
Theron & Demaris O’Connor
Will Ogle
Manuel & Suzanne Oliveira
Dean & Susan Olson
Nancy J Olson
Robin & Dana Olson
Karl & Vicki Paasch
Taylor Page
Hilde & Steven Perala
Janice Peterson
Jim & Pat Petersen
Ron & Diane Petersen
Woody & Linda Petersen
Randall & Barbara Phelps
Fred & Beverly Pinkerton
Bob Pound
Theresa Priem
Arlette Puls
Tom & Liz Purcell
Deb Pyne & Lynn Larson
Eric & Deann Rasmussen
Mary & George Rather
Forrest & Georgia Rettmer
Steve & Jan Rhode
Jill Riley
Philip & Pamela Rockenbach
Rocky Run
Christopher & Helen Roland
Allan Routh
Kathleen Russell
Pam & Mike Ryan
Terri Sabby
Mary Schlosser &
Stewart Hazel
Richard & Judith Schmidt
James Seitz
Terry Shima
Steven Siehr
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Vern & Barbara Sieling
Lynette Erickson-Sikora &
Steve Sikora
James & Kathleen Simon
Michael & Ellen Simon
Daniel & Ann Skenderian
Myron & Marjorie Smith
Carolyn Sneed
Robert & Mary Lou Stanley
Stateline Insurance Agency
Allan & Mary Stegemann
Gunter Stein
Jeffrey & Courtenay Stepanek
Allen & Arris Sullivan
Leslie Sutphen
Jim & Joyce Symmonds
Betty Tarabek & Bill Schell
David Thickens
John Thompson
In memory of
Eileen & Edwin Timmer
Scott & Karen Torgerson
Transition Networks
Matching Gifts
Dana & Mark Travaglini
Marcia Trelstad
Peter Tropman &
Virginia Graves
Patricia Turner
Jean Underwood &
Mark Bultmann
Brud & Elissa Ungrodt
Glenn & SusanViggiano
Bridget Weber
Marc & Lee Weinberger
Bonnie & John Westman
Richard Whiting
Roger & Kristi Williams
John & Joan Wilson
Thomas & Lori Wrensch
Greg & Carol Wright
Dwight & Linda Zeck
Les & Dianne Zunkel
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In memory of Donald J. Zivic
Heritage Society
Your legacy gift helps ensure that the excellent performance and
magic of Big Top continues for generations to come. Heritage Society
members are in a position to truly make a difference in the continued
quality of Big Top Chautauqua and the ability to meet our mission,
to provide cultural activities that are entertaining and educational, to
celebrate history and the environment, and strengthen community.
We would be happy to have a confidential conversation with you
and answer any questions you may have about the Big Top Heritage
Society.
For more information please contact
Chelsea at development@bigtop.org or 715-373-5520
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Heritage Society Members
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Bob Breunig
Gerald & Susan DePerry
Jeanne Engle
Mark & Elaine Frankart
Therene Gazdik
Ruth Goetz
Jo Ann Greb
Tim & Kitty Hartnett
Debra Lewis
Terry & Stephen Matier
John McFaul
Kim & Derek Ogle
Mary Hulings Rice
Jerry & Lee Ann Richards
Robert & Carolyn Sneed
Karen Traut
Volunteers
Volunteers are unpaid not because they are worthless but because they are priceless.
Bob & Deb Aaron
Eric, Lynn & Ryan Adams
Sarah Ahlquist
Don Albrecht
Jane Anderson
Kenneth Anderson
Carne Andrews
Shiela Applen
Christine Austin
Richard & Carol Avol
Steven & Karen Bade
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Cynthia Beeksma
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Camille Bohnert
Teresa Bonner
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Jim Burg
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Pat Conley
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Cory Davis
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John Durfey
Cheri Eddy
Carol Edwards
George Eggers
Myra Ehnert
Sue Ehnert
Deb Ellefson
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Carolyn Falconer
Carl, Judy & Roseann
Falkenberg
Larry Fickbohm
Vicki Fiebig
Lissa Flemming
Diane Fizell
Ed & Shirley Flitz
John Flitz
Jere & Cindy Foley
Kate Foley
Eileen & Peter Freiburger
Larry & Pat Gansluckner
Therene Gazdik
Amanda Gilbert
Sam Gilbert
Heidi Goehring
Tekhla Edwards Goehring
Ruth Goetz
Gayle Gonsior
Bob Graff
Alan Granley
Sandy Griffin
Laura Greene
Bob Gross
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Jack Gunderson
Peggy Hagstrom
John & Diane Hall
Lynn Hall
Mary Hanchett
Sally Hanchett
Carol Hanchett-Card
Maxine Hancock
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Mitch Haycock
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Jordon Johnson
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Patrick Marshall
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Michael Mertes
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Jeny Mescher
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Clayton & Justin Miller
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Lew & Marlyce Miller
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Susan Mitzke
Kathy Moore
Joey Moravchik
Tony Mullozzi
Kelly Nelson
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Sue Neuhauser
Kathy Noteboom
Pam & Ron Nylander
Mary O’Brien
Jacob Obletz
Ed Ochsenbauer
Kim Ogle
John Olson
Pat Ondarko
Sharon Ouellette
Sandy Paavola
Tad Paavola
Nina, Mary & Patrick Palma
Marlene Parkhurst
Jim & Diane Pecnik
Joan Pederson
Jamey Penney-Ritter
Mark & Megan Perrine
Rich & Pat Peterson
Steve Piper
Barbara Plummer
Bonnie Plummer
Kathy Pospychalla
Holly, Chris, Candy
Pogliono
Don & Kay Putnam
Dayle Quigley
Anna Radke
Jane Ralph
Molly Randa
Sally Randell
Kathy Rasmussen
April Reder
Rodger Reiswig
Mary Rehwald
Rodger Reiswig
Tom & Rhonda Reynolds
Mary H. Rice
Heather Rickerl
Jadel Roe
Constance T. Ross
Markis Rotenberg
Nate Rudolph
Robin Rueckert
Nancy Sandstrom
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Christine & Joseph See
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Roy Settgas
Craig Shanks
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Ken & Mary Shepski
SUPPORT BIG TOP
Your gift to Big Top is an investment in culture
under canvas, music, community, and future
memories to be made at the Tent. Each year we
must raise a quarter of our operating budget from
charitable contributions to bridge the gap between
ticket sales and operating expenses. It is only with
your generous support that Big Top Chautauqua will
continue to flourish. Gifts of all sizes are needed and
appreciated. Thank you!!
Contribute at: www.bigtop.org/support-big-top
Emmer & Patricia Shields
Linda Shields
Susan Simonson
Barry Skye
Kim Spencer
Michael Stanitis
Bonny & Jim Steffenson
Kathy Stensvad
Joan Stoffel
Jane Strom
Curtis Sutherland
Jane Swenson
Adeline Swiston
Sheri Swiston
Kent & Kathy Tenney
Sebastian Tenney
Erin Tenney
Jeff & Regina
LaRoche-Theune
Judy & Joe Timmerman
Karen Traut
Jackie Trepanier
David & Karen Trudeau
Dave Tworek
Mike & Shane Upthegrove
Rick & Jan Utecht
Stuart Utley
Casey VanStappen
Jessie VanStappen
Julie VanStappen
Susan & Glenn Viggiano
Barb Vogel
Brenda &
Anastasia Walhovd
Jolee Walker
Loraine Walters
Alissa Weitz
Kat Werchouski
Kat Whitten
Jack & Mary Wichita
Bill Wild
Edward & Diane Zaiser
If we missed someone,
please let us know. You
deserve to be recognized!
Why Should I Help? You should help if you:
• Care about the education and inspiration of our children and citizens
• Value the original shows that teach the history or our land and ancestors
• Care about sustaining the Bayfield area’s local economy
• Enjoy amazing performances at the Tent on summer nights
• Listen to Tent Show Radio
• Agree that sustaining a gathering place for the community to experience
programs of depth and culture makes your life a little richer.
In short, you should support Big Top if the performances you experience at Big Top
enrich your life, and the lives of your family and friends.
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Tent Show Radio
Tent Show Radio is a weekly
variety series showcasing
live performances from Lake
Superior Big Top Chautauqua
featuring host Michael Perry,
the Blue Canvas Orchestra,
and nationally and regionally
renowned performers.
Tent Show Radio is heard every week on listener-
2012 TSR
Season
Tommy Emmanuel
Ruthie Foster
Nanci Griffith/Yazmín
FLORIDA
Seaside
Ladies of the Canyon
Arlo Guthrie
Corey Carlson
John Smith &
Blue Canvas Orchestra
Fitzmaurice Band
Greg Brown
WTHA 107.1FM
KONQ91.9FM
KONQ91.9FM
KDCC1550AM
MASSACHUSETTS
BostonWUMB91.9FM
FalmouthWUMB91.9FM
NewburyportWUMB91.9FM
OrleansWUMB1170AM
WorchesterWUMB91.9FM
MICHIGAN
IronwoodWXPR100.9FM
MINNESOTA
Albert Lea
Different Drums of Ireland
with Frank Montano &
Ojibwe Singers
Gaelic Storm
BCO & Jonathan Edwards
Brulé
Elephant Revival
Riverpants
Garrison Keillor
Rickie Lee Jones
Yonder Mountain
String Band
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Mountain Heart
Moon Songs
Story Teller Show
BCO/Trampled By Turtles
Salute to 25 Years – BCO
Capital Steps
Salute to 25 – Visiting
Artists
Tent Show Radio Radio Station Network
ILLINOIS
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Glen Ellyn/Chicago
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KANSAS
Dodge City
Dodge City
Dodge City
supported radio stations across the country, and the
world on the Internet. Each week features a different live
performance from Big Top Chautauqua’s summer season
of concerts and musical productions.
We are pleased to announce that TSR ranked highly on
Public Radio Exchange’s annual Zeitfunk Awards ranking
#5 in the “Most Listened-To Piece” (Gaelic Storm – out
of 21, 537 Pieces) and #16 in the “Most Licensed Group”
category.
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On-Line Stations
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Tent Show Radio Sponsors
TSR 2012 Staff
Michael Perry - Host
Tom Fabjance - Producer & Engineer
Phillip Anich - Voice-overs & Distribution
Bruce Bowers - Mixing Engineer
Jaime Hansen - Engineer
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