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Wild Hog in the Woods

30th Birthday Celebrations

Calendar of Birthday Events

Check back often as details are added

Updated November 2, 2008

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November Events

All events are at the Coffeehouse, 953 Jenifer Street in Madison (Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center)
Except the Brunch, Barn Dance and WORT

View the November-December Newsletter

 

Monday, November 3

Wild Hog on the Air, an hour on WORT Radio, 89.9 FM

If you missed this, scroll down to the archives to listen to the mp3.

 

Friday, November 7
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Admission: $12 at the door

Special Birthday Concert

Performers include Lou and Peter Berryman, Ken Longuist, Jim Schwall.

The Hog opened its doors 30 years ago this month, so we are bringing back some more old favorites for a really big show. During this eclectic concert, each performer will do 20 minutes in the first set and then they will round-robin for the second set. We hear there will be lots of songs about anniversaries and longevity.  Note the early start and special admission price.

Lou and Peter Berryman are known throughout the Midwest and the East Coast, especially New England.  They specialize in songs that make humorous observations about the human condition and have an uncanny ability to make plays on words and sounds.  Lou and Peter started playing together in their first folky band in high school in 1964.  Wikipedia says, “Mostly, Peter writes the lyrics and Lou writes the music, but all their songs are collaborations.” 

Ken Lonnquist is a funny, enjoyable songwriter from Madison, he has a repertoire of serious and humorous songs he has written, both for adults and children, including many environmental songs.  Ken has written several children's musicals produced by the Children’s Theatre of Madison.  He began writing songs at seven and took up he guitar at twelve.  Back in the 80's, he toured widely as the Minstrel for the Environment.  His charm and energy as a live performer remain the heart of his work. 

Jim Schwall, a past candidate for Madison Mayor, was a member of the Chicago-based Siegal-Schwall blues band back in the 1960'-70s and has continued to write songs and record albums. The band was a staple on WFMT's long-running folk show in Chicago, "The Midnight Special." He earned his doctoral degree in music at UW Madison, plays the Mandolin and is an excellent guitarist.

Help spread the word! Download the poster, print and hang on kiosks, store fronts and restaurants near you.

 

Saturday, November 8
11:00am - 12:00pm

Brunch With the Hog at Sardines in Machinery Row

Brunch get together to just talk, catch up with each other, and enjoy some good food at Sardine, in Machinery Row at 617 Williamson Street in Madison. View the brunch menuParking lot available along lake Monona, major bus routes, too. Directions.

 

Saturday, November 8
7:00 to 11:00pm
Admission: $5 at the door

Barn Dance

At Grace Church on the Capital Square at West Washington. Every dance is taught.

Join the celebration of the Hog’s 30th birthday at this traditional barn dance. Live bands and lively callers await. Don’t be late. The entrance is on W. Washington just off the Square.

Callers are Jane Sekulski, Mike Mossman and Bill Miller. 

Bands include:

  • Bygone Days (Sally Bennett, Colleen Foley, Bill Foley and Bill Obermeyer)
  • Rattletrap String Band (Steve Holmes, Ken Rineer, Mike Mossman, Dave Sample, Bill Miller, and Debbie Kmetz)
  • Heywired (Keith Fletcher, Roger Diggle and Mike Bell). 

Help spread the word! Download the poster, print and hang on kiosks, store fronts and restaurants near you.

 

Friday, November 21
Time to be announced

Birthday Party and Potluck

Potluck Dinner, Birthday Cake, music jam and sing-along at the Coffeehouse. We started the celebrations on July 4th with a potluck, so what better way to bring our celebrations to a close! Details will be posted soon.

 

About the 30th Birthday Planning Committee

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Past 30th Birthday Events
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photoJuly 4th, 2 - 10pm

4th of July Traditional Potluck at Agnes Bennett's place

We had a good turn out, a chance to catch up with friends, enjoy good food and music jamming.


August 18, 4 - 9pm

Memorial Potluck at the Olin Park Barn

The weather was perfect and the mosquitoes stayed away untill the end. Potluck dinner was followed by some music by Loldy Jam. The last 45 minutes we all gathered around the memorial tree planted for Bill Bennett. Many took turns to talk about their fondest memories of the Hog, friends, and remembering those that have passed on.


September 19, 8:00pm

Special 30th Birthday Concert

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Monday, September 22, 2008, 7 - 8:00pm

Wild Hog Hour on WORT Radio, 89.9 FM.

Ken Rineer has invited some old Hog friends to appear live on the radio. Colleen Foley and Sally Bennett will be playing for the first part, along with the Old Gray Cats (stringband based on Linda and Greg Mullenzi-Jones). They will also talk about the The Wild Hog in the Woods. It will be jst like the old days when Ken invited that week's performers to a live interview and play some songs on the air.


photoFriday, September 26, 7 - 10:30pm

Reunion Barn Dance at Olin Park

Just like we used to have every month. Enjoy a late summer evening in the park overlooking Lake Monona with views of the Capitol. Dance will be held in the barn at the park.

Live music and callers. All dances are taught. Admission: $5

POSTER: For all the details, view the souviner poster. In fact, if you can, print some extra copies and drop off at stores, restaurants and kiosks in your neighborhood. Spread the joy!


Monday, October 13, 7 - 8:00pm

Wild Hog Hour on WORT Radio, 89.9 FM.

Ken hosted. Deb Kemtz was in the studio along with Michelle ??? from UW Extension Center for Cooperatives. Gordy Hiners was on the phone from North Carolina.

Listen to the mp3 of the show


Monday, November 3, 7 - 8:00pm

Wild Hog on the Air, an hour on WORT Radio, 89.9 FM

Ken Rineer was at the controls.  Jamie Poindexter hosted Wild Hog members/volunteers Lisa Johnson, Kim Genich and Ben Doran. We talked about the Hog, it's organizational aspects, history and the 30th birthday events.

Listen to the MP3 of the show


 

 

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