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Arts/EntertainmentPage 10 • Sept. 16, 2015 Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

From CLHS alumni will be
The honored at All Class
Market Reunion this weekend

By Marysue Salmon The Clear Lake Community previous ACR magazines, in living
Here are some tips that are true for all souffles, whether large and School Foundation and Alumni Asso- color, will be available for purchase at
small, savory and sweet. ciation will once again sponsor the an- the Surf Ballroom. The honorees cho-
1. Have all utensils and bowls totally free of grease for best egg white nual All Class Reunion, Sept. 17-19. sen range back as far as 1903, 1905,
volume. Each September since 2011 these 1923, 1930, 1945, 1955,1970, and so
2. Before folding, “lighten” base mixture by stirring in a few table- groups combine to put on a three day on. Their biographies are carefully re-
spoons of the beaten egg whites. (The cauliflower mixture is the base in this get together at the Surf Ballroom. The searched and forwarded for inclusion
recipe.) event has been well received and one in the ACR magazine, and each alum
3. Fold gently and no more than necessary to achieve maximum important goal is providing scholar- is welcome to speak to the attendees.
souffle height. (This preserves air, which is the only leavening agent.) ships for Clear Lake schools. Support This year’s distinguished alumni
comes from local businesses and indi- are: Martha Huntington, Class of Artist Christina Blum presents Farmer’s State Bank Vice President and Clear Lake
Cauliflower Souffles viduals. 1979 (deceased); John Larsen, 1968; Branch Manager Terry Anderson with a framed artist’s proof of her July 4th Celebra-
5 ounces fresh cauliflower florets There is also an informal part- Barbara Moninger May, 1959; and tion poster.-Submitted photo.
5 1/2 oz. package garlic chive Boursin cheese nership between the Clear Lake His- Dick Patterson, 1947.
3 large eggs torical Society and the All Class Re- Admission is $40, including a Bank sponsors Blum poster
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper union, and each year several alums are catered banquet Saturday evening, At the beginning of the year, the Farmers State Bank in Clear
5 large egg whites, (no yolk in them) honored for contributions they have which is the main event, but the Surf Clear Lake Arts Center asked eight lo- Lake sponsored Christina Blum’s
Set oven to 375 degrees. Press grated Parmesan into heavily-buttered made, the only requirement being that will be open each day for registration. cal artists to create a poster in response poster July 4th Celebration. Other
souffle dishes. Chill dishes. they attended Clear Lake schools. The The bonus is a silent auction and a to one of the following statements: Poster Project sponsors were Barry
Cook florets 5-6 minutes in salted water, or until very tender. Let cool recipients who are selected are featured live auction. Auction items last year What I Love About Clear Lake … or and Marcia Cory, CL-Tel, Steve and
a few minutes, then place in food processor with cheese, 3 whole eggs, 1/2 in the All Class reunion magazine, a included high end items of value, and What I Love About the Arts … and Becky Gearhart and the Clear Lake
teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Process until smooth. Transfer to a 32 page variety of facts and interesting the proceeds go to the Alumni Schol- something pretty magical happened. Arts Center.
bowl and chill 15 minutes in the freezer. Clear Lake history and published with arship Endowment. There will be nu- They got eight totally different and The eight artists invited to par-
Whip 5 egg whites to stiff peaks. Lighten chilled cauliflower base. the assistance of the Mirror Reporter merous donated items available again incredibly passionate responses - from ticipate were: Christina Blum with
Fold into egg whites, then divide into soufflé dishes. (Fill level with top of newspaper. Extra copies of each of the this year. Christina Blum’s July 4th Celebration July 4th Celebration, David Delp-
dish.) to Sandra Quintus’s Fishing Boy. erdang with Day’s End, Dee Fred-
Bake 25-30 min- They then invited local business- erick with the Clear Lake Art Sail,
utes (less, probably, since Orphan Train program at library es and individuals to sponsor the 38 of Tonja Ihlenfeldt with Music Soothes
you want the center soft, 8 for $38 Poster Project. Sponsorships the Soul, Gary Kelley with Not Fade
French-style.) Colleen Bradford Krantz, direc- “Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immi- helped pay for the printing of the Away, Craig Kienast with The Music
Serve immediately, tor, co-producer and co-writer of the grant Death Investigation.” posters and the matting and framing Lives On, Jim Larson with Clear Lake
directly from soufflé dish- award winning documentary, “West The Friends will give a short of one of the artist’s proof. The Arts Sailing, and Sandra Quintus with
es. Or pop out onto a plate by Orphan Train,” will speak at the summary of their activities during the Center then used the framed and mat- Fishing Boy. All posters (except for
when slightly cool. Friends of the Clear Lake Public Li- past year at 6:40 p.m. before Krantz ted piece for display purposes through Blum’s July 4th Celebration, which
CORRECTION: In last brary annual meeting at the Library speaks. the summer. sold out in six weeks) are on sale at
week’s recipe for Country Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. “It is now time to deliver the the Arts Center at 17 S. 4th Street in
French Rustic Plum Cake, The public is invited. Work of Larry matted and framed posters to their downtown Clear Lake.
4 Tablespoons of softened Krantz partnered with Clark Gregson on owners,” Said Paula Hanus, Arts Cen-
butter was omitted from Kidder to produce and write “West ter director and chairperson of the Denny Diamond & The Jewels
the recipe. Sorry for the by Orphan Train” which was released Poster Project.
inconvenience. in December 2014 and appeared on Hanus explained, an artist’s Neil Diamond
Iowa Public Television. Krantz will proof is a special subset of the regular tribute artists will
show excerpts from the documentary limited edition. They usually sell for open CLACA
as well as tie this mass migration of or- 10 to 30 percent more than the regu- season
phans to local people and places. lar edition. Artist’s proofs began when
Krantz spent 10 years as news limited editions were all hand-pulled The Clear Lake Area Concert
reporter before shifting to the book from a lithograph press. The artist’s Association (CLACA) will open its
and documentary world. She also proofs were the first prints pulled off 2015-2016 series with Denny Dia-
wrote and co-produced the 2010 film, a fresh “stone” (or plate). The artist’s mond and the Jewels on Wednesday,
proofs were the sharpest and most Sept. 23.
display colorful of the lot because the stone Since his appearance on Dick
wore down as the artist ‘pulled’ the Clark’s television show, “Your Big
The work of Mason City Art- prints off the press. Therefore, it was Break,” in 2000, Denny has be-
ist Larry Gregson is on display at the more valuable. Today, in the world of
Clear Lake Arts Center through the modern offset lithography and digital
end of September. printing, all the prints in an edition
In his artist’s statement Gregson are nearly identical, but the concept
explains, “I create for my own aesthet- of the artist’s proof has maintained its
ic pleasure. The content of a visual art collectability and value.
form is conveyed by its design not by “We are thrilled to have been a
the artist’s words.” sponsor for this program and to sup-
The exhibit, titled “New Works,” port the Arts Center. Of course be-
runs through the end of September at cause of our location, we always have
the Clear Lake Arts Center, 17 S. 4th a special interest in works that depict
St. Hours of operation are Tuesday the energy and excitement that hap-
through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. pens in this beautiful community and
For more information call the Clear City Park,” said Terry Anderson, FSB
Lake Arts Center at 641 357-1998 or vice president and Clear Lake branch
e-mail [email protected] manager.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday come one of the most sought-after
DJ & Karaoke Neil Diamond tribute artists in the
U.S. Joined by his sons Lucas and
Spenser, they perform music by one
of America’s favorite entertainers, Neil
Diamond, plus a few tunes by other
favorites of that era, including Johnny
Cash Giveaway Friday!! Cash and Glen Campbell. Get ready
for a fun, family show that includes a
lot of audience interaction, toe‐tap-
Come in Fridays starting at 8 pm to register for a ping, singing and smiling.
chance to win $100! Must be present to win The show will be on Wednesday,

Sept. 23, 7 p.m., in E.B. Stillman Au-
5$95 Lunch ditorium at 1601 3rd Ave. N., Clear
Specials Lake.
Admission to all CLACA presen-
Try something new daily tations is on a membership-only basis;

1210 S. Shore Drive, Clear Lake • 357-1035 • Open at 11 a.m. Mon. - Sat. memberships for the entire season are
$40 for adults, $15 for students, and
$85 for a family. Memberships can
Apartment be purchased at the door, at the Clear
Lake Area Chamber of Commerce or
the Clear Lake Arts Center, or by call-
Available ing 641-357-6518.
Additional acts that are part
of the 2015-2016 CLACA season
The Courtyard Independent and Assisted Living include Roy & Rosemary on Tues-
has an apartment available offering three levels day, Nov. 10, Mack Bailey on Tues-
of care, generous amenities and services along day, April 5, 2016, and Fascinating
with additional options to accommodate lifestyle Rhythms of the World on Wednesday,
April 27, 2016.
choices, wellness and keeping tenants as CLACA members can also at-
independent as possible. tend numerous additional concerts
through the reciprocal arrangement
Call for your personal visit today. that that CLACA has with the Albert
641-357-1648 or 641-357-5244

Lea Civic Music Association in Al-
bert Lea, Minn., the Kossuth County
Concert Association in Algona, Iowa,
the Mitchell County Concert Associa-
tion in Osage, Iowa and the Waldorf
Community Artist Series in Forest
City, Iowa. For additional informa-
tion, see http://clearlakeconcerts.org.