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Arts/EntertainmentPage 10 • Sept. 9, 2015 Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

CLHS alum will talk about new book Sept. 19 From

Clear Lake High School alum- a snake on an Arkansas sandbar. In
nus Dave Ellingson has authored a addition to painting a kaleidoscope
book, “Paddle Pilgrim,” following his of vivid word pictures of river scen- The
2012 kayak trip traveling the entire ery, Ellingson writes movingly about Market
Mississippi River. He will be at the the “interior landscapes” of solitude,
Clear Lake Public Library Saturday, silence, prayer, and communion with
Sept. 19, at 11:30 a.m. in the meeting creation.
room talking about his experiences Ellingson teaches courses in spir-
and signing his book. ituality, environmental ethics, human
“It had been on my bucket- development, and youth ministry at By Marysue Salmon

list since I was a boy and read Huck Trinity Lutheran College in Everett, Country French Rustic Plum Cake
Finn,” reports Ellingson, college pro- Wash. He is a Lutheran pastor, Master 1 cup flour
fessor and pastor, of his kayak journey. Gardener, former distance runner and 1 cup blanched almonds, slivered or whole (about 5 ½ ounces)
“Paddle Pilgrim” recounts ex- tri-athlete, and father of five grown 2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
periences from basking in a sublime children. He resides in Edmonds, 2 eggs
sunset in Minnesota to dancing with Wash. 2 tablespoons canola oil

DAVE ELLINGSON 1 teaspoon baking powder

Rising star Kate Davis on stage at NIACC Sept. 17 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or use vanilla sugar above
1/3 cup milk
4 or 5 very ripe plums, (can alternate with peaches or use all peaches
1/3 cup plum jam, (can use apricot jam for peaches)
North Iowa Broadcasting pres- to perform at the American Voices Scholar in the Arts. In 2014 MTV cians and artists. 2 teaspoons plum brandy or Cognac (Orange juice can be substituted
ents Kate Davis on stage at the North weekend festival and concert hosted proclaimed her one of “15 Fresh Fe- For more information visit www. for alcohol)
Iowa Community Auditorium on by Renée Fleming. Davis was asked males Who Will Rule Pop.” Her per- katedavismusic.com, or watch a video Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat the inside of a 10-inch spring
the NIACC campus at 7:30 p.m. on to step in at the last minute for a formance of “All About That Bass” of her at www.niacc.edu/palvideos. form pan with ¼ teaspoon of the softened butter. In a food processor,
Thursday, Sept. 17. This presentation Grammy winner who had laryngitis. with Postmodern Jukebox has had For tickets to the show, call the combine flour, almonds and 2/3 cup of the sugar, processing to a coarse
is part of the 2015-2016 Performing She wowed the crowd with her rendi- over 12 million views on YouTube. NIACC Box Office at 1-888-466- powder. Add eggs, oil, baking powder, vanilla and remaining butter. Pro-
Arts and Leadership Series. tion of “I’m Gonna Lock My Heart,” While she makes playing the 4222, extension 4188. Tickets may cess until mixed. Add milk and process just until batter is smooth.
The star of young bassist and a song made famous by Billie Holiday. upright bass seem like a breeze, the also be purchased online at www.ni- Pour into prepared pan, it should be about ¾ inch deep.
vocalist Kate Davis is on the rise. In Davis’ first great honor was be- 23-year-old multi-instrumentalist and acc.edu/boxoffice. Use tip of sharp knife to remove pits from stem end of each plum.
2013, she got the unexpected chance ing named a 2009 U.S. Presidential vocalist prefers not to be boxed in as a Platinum sponsors for the 2015- Rinse plums well, divide in half vertically and roll in remaining 3 table-
bassist or under any specific label. She 2016 Performing Arts and Leadership spoons of sugar while plums are still wet. Push plum halves into cake,
LLaasstt ccaallll!! stretches her talent across many differ- Series include Samuel & Patricia Con- spacing them evenly and using as many as fit around diameter of cake.
ent genres of music as she continues gello, Globe Gazette, Elizabeth Muse (Depends on how large the plums are).
Saturday, Sept. 12th will be our to explore and develop her personal Norris Foundation, Iowa Arts Coun- Set spring form pan on cookie sheet and bake in center of oven
last night of the season. style, which is showcased on her re- cil, Mason City Clinic, Mercy Medi- for 35-40 minutes. Cake
cently released EP. cal Center of North Iowa, Principal should be puffed around
Thanks for a great summer! Davis grew up with an instru- Financial Group, Sukup, and Team- plums and browned. Cool
See you in the spring. ment in her arms and a head full of quest. on rack until lukewarm.
inventive lyrics. Her lifelong training Gold sponsors include Dr. Dave Mix plum jam and
(641) 829-3850 Summer Hours: Mon. - Fri. Open at 4:30 p.m. makes for smart, warm pop that’s as and Cathy Beck, Richard Dean Fami- brandy and brush glaze
702 East Lake St., Ventura musically nuanced as it is addictive. lies, Digity, First Citizens National over lukewarm cake. Re-
Sat. & Sun. Open at 11:30 a.m. Recently, Kate has shared the stage Bank, First State Bank Belmond, Fur- move from pan and cut
with such diverse artists as Alison niture/Mattress Outlet, Dean Genth into 8-10 wedges, with
Krauss, Josh Groban, Ben Folds, Sara & Dr. Gary Swenson, Henkel Con- each serving containing a
Bareilles, and Renee Fleming. Her ac- struction Company, Historic Park plum half.
colades include a Robert Allen Award Inn, Holiday Inn Express, KIMT, Serve lukewarm or at
from the ASCAP Foundation, and North Iowa Eye Clinic P.C., North room temperature.
her arts advocacy work includes a pre- Iowa Broadcasting, Petro Blend, Strat-
sentation at TEDx Portland and par- ford Foundation, and Visit Mason
ticipation in the 2010 National Arts City.

Policy Roundtable.
Davis became a New York trans-

Author of ‘West by Orphan Train’plant in 2009, when she enrolled at
Manhattan School of Music. Since,

will speak at library Sept. 22she’s had the opportunity to collabo-

rate with many of NYC’s finest musi-
Kidder to produce and write, “West
Exploring poetry COLLEEN BRADFORD KRANTZ Author is keynote by Orphan Train,” which was released
class offered at speaker for in December 2014 and appeared on
Arts Center Library Friends Iowa Public Television. Krantz will
annual meeting show excerpts from the documentary
The Clear Lake Arts Center has as well as tie this mass migration of or-
announced that “Exploring Poetry Colleen Bradford Krantz, direc- phans to local people and places.
with Craig Rule” is back by popular tor, co-producer and co-writer of the Krantz spent 10 years as news
demand. award winning documentary, “West reporter before shifting to the book
Starting Wednesday evenings, by Orphan Train,” will speak at the and documentary world. She also
Sept. 16 and running through Friends of the Clear Lake Public Li- wrote and co-produced the 2010 film,
Wednesday, Oct. 21, the Arts Center brary annual meeting at the Library “Train to Nowhere: Inside an Immi-
will offer the Open Studio – Explor- Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. grant Death Investigation.”
ing Poetry from 7 – 8 p.m. Facilita- The public is invited. The Friends will give a short
tor Craig Rule will help participants Krantz partnered with Clark summary of their activities during the
take poetry where they want it to go past year at 6:40 p.m. before Krantz
speaks.

- through expressions, recognitions,
and appreciation; and along the way
there is always the hope of discovering

KCMR launches ‘Wine to Water’ seriesthe poetry in our own life experiences.
Registration is appreciated, but not re-
quired. Drop-ins are welcome. KCMR Radio is producing a Hanlontown. part of a new “KCMR Bedtime Read-
This ‘Open Studio’ is free to all special broadcast series of “Wine to The project is a partnership with ing Series” at 9 p.m. on Mondays and
Clear Lake Arts Center members with Water,” by Doc Hendley, a captivating North Iowa Area Community College Fridays. It will also be available for
no charge to Arts Center guests for story of an ordinary bartender who’s (NIACC) and the Mason City Public on-demand listening on the NIACC
the first Open Studio visit. After the changing the world by providing clean Library. website pending permission by the
first visit, if the program is a good fit water. “Wine to Water” is NIACC’s first publisher.
for the participant, guests are encour- The broadcast is the first in a se- “Common Read,” a program where Hendley, the book’s author, will
aged to become Arts Center members ries entitled “KCMR’s Stories Under students, faculty and the community also be appearing as part of NIACC’s
(memberships start at $25/year). the Stars.” It is produced by Carol are encouraged to read, discuss and Performing Arts and Leadership Se-
The Arts Center is located at 17 Meindl and read by Ralph Cassady, learn about a topic through reading a ries, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. For
S. 4th St. and open to the public Tues- both KCMR announcers. The broad- book. tickets, call 641-422-4188 or go to
days through Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 cast is sponsored by Poet Biorefining, The book will be broadcast as www.niacc.edu.
p.m.