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A p r i l 2 0 1 5 • N e w s G r a p h i c & D a i l y N e w s • E x p l o r i n g t h e A r t s • 5 Change oil and filter 4-tire rotation including computer balancing Check brakes Check belts & hoses $ 34 99 Oil Change Balance & Tire Rotation Special A GOOD RUNNING CAR IS MUSIC TO MY EARS... Check under hood, fluid levels and refill Check tire pressure Complete 21-point safety inspection Includes up to 5 qts and standard filter (diesel and synthetic are extra) 243176004 Some vehicles may be higher. Coupon must be presented at the time of service. Vehicles must be dropped off for service to be performed. Not valid in conjunction with other coupons/offers/deals. Not valid on previous repairs. Offer expires 4/30/2015. Joe ' s Slinger Service LLC 220 Info Hwy. Court • Slinger 262-644-8276 www.joesslingerservice.com By Emma Brauer News Graphic Staff CEDARBURG — If you are an aspiring actor, singer or poet in search of your big break, your time has come to shine. The Blueburg Café, named in honor of the famous Bluebird Café in Nashville, gives artists a chance to exhibit their talents. Held the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., it attracts many different acts, including musicians, singers, comedians, poets, actors and dancers. "The variety we are able to showcase is really inspiring," said center director Stephanie Hayes. The Blueburg Café has been around since 2012; Hayes took over as director in March 2014. She said she "would have loved to have had the oppor- tunity to perform in front of an audi- ence on a monthly basis growing up." Hayes stressed how vital it is for performers to get real exposure to the performing arts world. "I think we have given artists the platform to really get comfortable onstage so that they are able to take the leap toward the next step in their careers," she said. One singer and musician who plays at Blueburg regularly is Cedarburg High School senior Stephanie Brill. Brill has received several Wisconsin Area Music Industry award nominations and the Madison Area Music Association's "First Chair Award." She plans to pursue an education in performance in college. "I think we will see big things out of her in the future," Hayes said. Attending the Blueburg Cafe performances is free, but $2 donations are accepted to be entered into a door prize raffle. Along with the monthly "Plug and Play" nights, performers have the chance to compete in "The Best of Blueburg" every January. The top acts from throughout the year will perform in front of judges for prizes from Cornerstone Community Bank. By Brad Curtis News Graphic Staff MEQUON — If you are age 55 or older and are looking for somewhere to spend your leisure time in a creative way, the Mequon- Thiensville Senior Art League may be for you. The Mequon-Thiensville Senior Art League was organized in November 1991 by four com- mercial artists, Nelson Stofflet, Roy Mueller, Frank Kingsbury and Jean Manz. The four wanted to get together with other senior artists to enjoy painting and drawing, said Robert Radtke, president of the league. Members include both amateurs and professionals, and come from Mequon, Thiensville, Cedarburg, Grafton and other neighbor- ing communities. The members are versed in paint in all media — acrylics, watercolor, oil, pastel and collage. Most of the artists are self-taught, said Karen Gall, vice presi- dent of the league. Evocative landscapes, still-lifes, portraits, animals and flowers are some of the highlights of the group's work. The group's goal is to provide mutual support of the artistic endeavors through drawing and paint- ing sessions, demonstrations, critiques, field trips to sketch outdoors, visits to studios and galleries and other learning activities. The Mequon-Thiensville Senior Art League is a nonprofit group and members must be age 55 or older and live in Ozaukee County to join. The group is limited to 35 members. They meet on the third Monday of each month, except for December, at the Frank L. Weyenberg Library, 11345 N. Cedarburg Road, in Mequon. The group has shows at the library for two months out of each year in March and April. Recently, they have also had shows at the Cedarburg Senior Center, Newcastle Place and Alexian Village. They also have had exhibits at retirement homes and banks. Some of the works are donated to schools, The Wisconsin Humane Society and Channel 10. M-T senior artists in a league of their own Artwork by the Mequon-Thiensville Senior Art League willl be on display in the rotunda at the Weyenberg Library through April. Show off at the Blueburg Café Photo by Art Dahlke