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What I get up to

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I am a freelance writer specializing in articles about the arts, entertainment, cultural and political landscapes of both my community and the world. I regularly produce creative, original content for several local publications and websites, as well as personal works of fiction (short stories, poetry, novels). I am also an experienced copy editor and would be happy to help you work on anything from a resume to a collection of poetry.

I am a musician with experience organizing, producing, promoting, and running events/shows of various sizes, as well as with working in both business and casual environments with a wide variety of people.

Freelance Writer:
Isthmus -

  1. "Emily's Post" twice-weekly blog
  2. "The twilight zone"
  3. "The great outdoors" (print 1 | print 2)
  4. "Cast gets extra familiar with the audience at The Game Show Show"
  5. "Madison alcohol rules need more consistency" (print 1)
  6. "The Bartell Theatre celebrates itself with the Barties"
  7. "The pleasures of mountain biking south-central Wisconsin" (print 1 | print 2)
  8. "A wrong turn on immigration in Dane County" (print 1)
  9. "Change the Tune: Madison DJs adjust with the times" (print 1 |print 2)
  10. "The art of spaces at Design MMoCA"
  11. "University Theatre's Into the Woods is entertaining, despite minor missteps"
  12. "Keep up the fight on health care" (print 1)
  13. "Segredo is changing lanes" (print 1 | print 2)
  14. "Making peace with hip hop" (print 1)
  15. "Cracking down on sales to chronic drunks is misguided strategy" (print 1)
  16. "Inside the green rooms" (print 1)
  17. "Is Madison's Freak Fest too tame?" (print 1)
  18. "Madison makes 'em laugh" (print 1 | print 2)
  19. "Wisconsin needs to reign in payday loan outfits" (print 1)
  20. "Out-on-the-town smackdown!" (print 1 | print 2)
  21. "Out-of-the-way pleasures" (print 1 | print 2)
  22. "Leave those buskers be!" (print 1)
  23. "Dance Floor Freakout: Madison electronic artists create a new kind of beat" (print 1 | print 2)
  24. "Torture really ticks me off" (print 1 | print 2)
  25. "Madison's drag kings dress as men, but it's more complicated than that" (print 1 | print 2)
  26. "Every seven days" (print 1 | print 2)
  27. ...and lots more here.

77 Square -

  1. "Rjd2 and Madison make their one-night-stand into something special"
  2. "This Machine Packs Houses: Dave Rawlings and Gillian Welch keep 'em rapt"
  3. "Butthole Surfers take Barrymore crowd on wicked, wild ride"
  4. "After long and storied career, Dan Hicks still has his Hot Licks"
  5. "The Thermals heat up the night at High Noon"
  6. "Gaelic Storm decends on Madison with downpour of good fun"
  7. "Local 'Watchmen' comic book fans hope the movie lives up to the hype" (print 1 | print 2 | print 3 | print 4)
  8. "My Brightest Diamond shines at Stage Door"
  9. "Dropkick Murphys bring Irish cheer and mayhem to the Majestic"
  10. "Los Campesinos! and Titus Andronicus tear up Der Rathskeller"
  11. "Short stories take flight in Delicate Edible Birds"

Dane101 -

  1. Co-Editor and contributor for Dane County's premier arts, culture, and current events website
  2. ...list of articles/contributions here.

Misc. -

  1. "Art of the Craft: Basket maker Pam Talsky weaves together past and present" (Wisconsin People & Ideas Magazine - full article print only)
  2. "Marriage equality foes outnumbered in Madison" - Wisconsin Gazette (print 1 | print 2)
  3. "Unique and Artful Gift Giving: When predictable and practical just won't do" - Footlights
  4. "From Serene to Surreal: Surveying the diverse family of musicians in Madison" - Our Lives (print 1 | print 2)

Musician:

  1. Percussion - 17 years experience. Currently play in two local bands (Little Red Wolf and The Shabelles). Have also played professionally in several pit bands (Batboy! The Musical, Walmartopia).
  2. Vocals - 6 years experience. Lead and back-up vocals in several bands, plus a few professional engagements in musical theatre productions (Pippin, Brother Can You Spare A Dime, Babes In Arms).

Photographer:

  1. I'd call myself an experienced hobbyist. I've taken photos at numerous live music shows, plays, cultural events, and more. You can check out most of my work at my Flickr account. I've also had photos appear on Dane101.com, Isthmus, 77 Square, and in Emmie Magazine.

Producer/Organizer:

  1. Organized, promoted, and produced "Hot Mess! The best in Midwest drag and burlesque" show at the Majestic Theatre, 7/26/08 and 9/4/09. Included 18 acts of live performance by artists from Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago, and nearly sold out the 600 capacity space.
  2. Co-organized, promoted, and produced The Fire Ball, a now annual masquerade party featuring live performance art (burlesque, belly dance, fetish, etc.), a DJed dance party, and awesome costumes. The High Noon Saloon, 1/31/09 & 1/30/10. (articles here and here, here and here)