Schedule

Korea Remembered, Then and Now

These haunting images by Lyle Novinski capture the face of a nation, its land and its people, and the life of the military at the end of the Korean Conflict. The photographs carry their own story apart from personal memories of time and place. In the long fifty year view the content emerges on its own, supported by the consciously composed images—a soldier’s view, but an artist’s camera. The exhibit opens on July 6 and runs all summer. For more information call 608-342-1298 or visit www.uwplatt.edu/arts/heartland
WHERE: Nohr Gallery, Ullsvik Hall UWP
WHEN: Wed-Fri 8am-5pm, Saturday 10am – 8pm
*Special Opening Reception: July 10 5pm-7pm*

Celebration of Heroes on Main St.

Veterans’ Memorabilia will be on display up and down Main Street in participating businesses.

Heartland Series of Events
Great Entertainment: The Producers, Forever Plaid, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown.
Center for the Arts, UWP
Tickets required: 608-342-1298 or http://tickets.uwplatt.edu

Stone Cottage Tours

The Mitchell Rountree Stone Cottage the only example of Virginia Tidewater Architecture in Wisconsin and perhaps the Midwest will have a rare exhibit of military uniforms from the Civil War, Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, and Korean War. Tours will also be available by appointment. For more information go to the Grant County Website www.grantcountyhistory.org or call 608-348-9229.
WHERE: The Mitchell Rountree Stone Cottage
WHEN: July 11 and 12, noon-5pm each day.

A Celebration Honoring Women Who Have Served Our Country

Join us for a luncheon honoring women in service. Holly Hoppe, Veteran's Service Office Director Oconto County & Robert Barerra, Incoming Commander for National DAV Association will be speaking. Pre-registration is required. Contact Continuing Education to register 608-342-1314 or 888-281-9472. www.uwplatt.edu/cont_ed Cost $15.

WHEN: Saturday, July 11th from 11:30 am - 1 pm

WHERE: Pioneer Student Center, UWP.

M.I.A.

MIA is the story of eighteen year old Billy, who enlisted in the military in 1967. Through his letters, sent from Vietnam, we can only hope to achieve a better appreciation for those who made the supreme sacrifice for all of us. When we remember the fun times of the sixties (Flower-Power, the Beatles, Hippies, etc.) we must also remember that, War… was also a product of the sixties. M.I.A. is in memory of all those M.I.A. s and K.I.A.s of the Vietnam War and especially William Arthur Beyer, Panel 14E-Line 102 on the Vietnam Memorial Wall. Appropriate for all ages. For more information call 608-342-1298 or visit www.uwplatt.edu/arts/heartland
WHERE: Nohr Gallery, Ullsvik Hall UWP
WHEN: July 11 @ noon, 1pm, 5pm and 6pm

Keep the Greatest Generation Alive

The U.S.S. Mississinewa was an Auxiliary Oiler whose role of the U.S.S. Mississinewa was to refuel ships in the South Pacific during WWII. On November 20, 1944, the U.S.S. Mississinewa was struck by a Kaiten (Imperial Japanese Navy manned suicide torpedo with a 3,418 lb. warhead), became totally engulfed in flames and subsequently sank with a loss of 63 U.S. Sailors and one Japanese Kaiten pilot. The tragedy and drama of the USS Mississinewa (AO-59) and her Japanese adversaries has been called the “last unsolved mystery of WWII.” Mike Mair, son of survivor Jack Mair, F2c will present a program on this historical event and his experiences researching his book “Oil, Fire, and Fate, The Sinking of the USS Mississinewa (AO-59) in WWII by Japan’s Secret Weapon.” The other purpose of the talk is to teach the audience how to talk to a vet, thank a vet and honor their legacy. Copies of Mair’s book will be available for sale.
WHERE: Nohr Gallery, Ullsvik Hall UWP

WHEN: July 11 @ 2pm, free

Celebration of Heroes Picnic
Come to the Governor Dodge Convention Center and Henry’s Pub. They will have a variety of grilled food available outside, live music and giveaways. The menu will be featuring our All- American Menu: BBQ Ribs, Pulled Pork and drink specials. The Wundo Band will be playing at 8pm. This will be a great way to end a fun-filled day.

WHERE: Governor Dodge Conv. Center/Henry’s Pub

WHEN: July 11 @ 6 pm to close

Monday, July 13, 2009