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SPIN
A
Yarn
Sheldon Public Library hosts monthly knitting
night — SEE PAGE 11
DISCOVER! MAGAZINE
JANUARY 11, 2025
Whispers of the
Local students curate new exhibit at Pearson
Lakes Art Center — SEE PAGE 5
Mads Tolling & The
Mads Men to perform
on Jan. 17
— SEE PAGE 6
ALL
THAT
Jazz
ICE,
ICE,
Baby
Kids Ice Fishing Day ready
to go at Lake Pahoja
— SEE PAGE 9
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Contents | 3
5
Local students curate
new exhibit at Pearson Lakes Art
Center in Okoboji.
Mads Tolling & The
Mads Men to perform on Jan. 17.
New releases for the
big screen and good new rentals.
Side Trip:
I
was flipping through my favorite church
cookbook for a non-sweet salad recipe
last week. This well-worn, spiral-bound
cookbook was printed in the 1970s, and
three out of four recipes started with a package
of Jello-O.
By the time I eliminated
everything with
gelatin or whipped
cream, I was left with
pasta, pea or threebean
salad. None of
those was quite what I
was looking for.
Searching online, I
found a super simple
option: sliced celery
and fennel, with toasted
pine nuts, shaved
Parmesan and lemon
vinaigrette.
MYRNA
WAGNER
For evenly sliced vegetables, I pulled out
my food processor. It’s a new model I got
last fall at the Clay County Fair, an add-on
to my Vitamix blender. There are so many
attachments and pieces to this appliance
that I had to rearrange my pantry to store
everything.
There are seven different slicing and
shredding blades, and I wasn’t sure which
thickness would be best. Opting for the
one labeled thin, I assembled everything
and fed the celery through the chute. A flip
of the switch and five stalks of celery were
sliced in seconds.
I took everything apart to check the thickness,
which seemed perfect, then put it back
together to slice the fennel.
I split the bulb in half, and it just fit into
the food chute. It took some pressure on
the plunger to push it through, but it finally
budged.
The entire bulb. With a plop.
Apparently, you don’t have to have the
blade in place for the device to run.
Second attempt worked, and the salad
was tasty.
Mads Tolling & The Mads Men are set to perform in Orange City at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan.
17. They are a jazz ensemble and Tolling is a Grammy-award winning artist.
9
Nature:
11
Kids Ice Fishing Day
ready to go at Lake Pahoja.
Event: Sheldon Public Library
hosts monthly knitting night.
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Local students curate new exhibit at Pearson Lakes Art Center
Whispers
OF THE WILDERNESS
For the majority of museum and
art gallery visitors, the experience
is simply about seeing and
enjoying works of art on display.
For a small group of local middle
school students the experience was
something else entirely.
Four students involved with the
No Boundaries program at Okoboji
Middle School and Harris-Lake
Park Middle School took part in
everything from selection to installation
of the newest exhibit on display
at the Pearson Lakes Art Center
in Okoboji.
“This is an exhibit that we’d had
planned in the schedule then when
we landed the opportunity to work
with the No Boundaries students
it changed the trajectory of what it
would be,” said visual arts director
Danielle Clouse Gast.
Originally tasked with helping
identify archival software that the art
center could use to catalog artwork,
the project quickly evolved to include
much more.
“It was a combination pitch, with
the art center’s main need of having
an official software system to catalog
artwork, and the second part being
if we had time maybe we can do a
show,” Clouse Gast said. “So as they
were researching software they were
also learning about the art we have
and so they went through the vault,
familiarized themselves with the
pieces, took photos and put together
a cohesive show from their selections.”
The show is titled “Whisper of the
Wilderness” and will be on display
through Feb. 25 in the Monte Pearson
Gallery.
The students will also participate
in a gallery reception from 5-7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 16, where they will
talk about the pieces they selected
and why they chose certain works.
Lakeside Jukebox will perform the
same evening as part of the art center’s
Art After Hours program.
“It’s been a very exciting project to
work on with these local students
and for them to catch a glimpse of
what happens behind the scenes
at the art center — a smaller scale
At a Glance:
WHAT: ”Whispers of the Wilderness”
— Selections by the No
Boundaries Gallery Project Team
WHERE: Pearson Lakes Art Center,
2201 Highway 71, Okoboji,
IA
WHEN: Gallery reception 5-7
p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, Exhibit
open through Feb. 25
COST: Free
CONTACT: 712-332-7013
ONLINE: www.lakesart.org
of what happens in larger museum
institutions — seeing how shows are
developed and created,” Clouse Gast
said.
An immersive experience indeed
and one that visitors can see on
display at the Pearson Lakes Art
Center. F
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Sounds
MARK YOUR
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This concert is ideal for fans of jazz, lovers of classic film and TV
soundtracks, and anyone who enjoys world-class musicianship.
Jazz
ALL THAT
Emie Andrulewich
At a Glance:
WHAT: Mads Tolling & The Mads
Men, Playing the 60s
WHERE: Unity Knight Center, 216
Michigan Ave SW, Orange City,
IA
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17
COST: $20 adults, $15 students,
kids 5 and under are free
CONTACT: 712-707-4510
ONLINE: www.orangecityarts.org
Mads Tolling &
The Mads Men
to perform on
Friday, Jan. 17
KATE HARLOW | STAFF WRITER
Orange City is about to go Mads.
Mads Tolling & The Mads Men will be
coming to town to perform at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 17. Tickets are available for purchase
online at www.orangecityarts.org or at the door for
$20 adults, $15 students, kids 5 and under are free.
You might not have heard this band before, but
you are sure to recognize the songs they play.
“Mads Tolling & The Mads Men is a jazz ensemble
led by internationally renowned violinist
and composer Mads Tolling. Originally from
Copenhagen, Denmark, Mads now resides in
San Francisco and has achieved significant acclaim,
including two Grammy Awards. The group
re-imagines classic songs from the 1960s, covering
iconic film, TV and radio hits like ‘Mission:
Impossible,’ ‘Hawaii 5-0,’ and ‘A Taste of Honey.’
Their music combines vibrant jazz arrangements
with nostalgic melodies, creating an exciting
fusion of past and present,” according to Emie
Andrulewich, one of the directors of Orange
City Arts. “The Mads Men features accomplished
vocalists and instrumentalists, and their album
‘Playing the 60s’ has been celebrated on U.S. jazz
radio charts.”
If you love jazz or simply love music played at
a high level then this show is not one you want to
miss.
“This concert is ideal for fans of jazz, lovers of
classic film and TV soundtracks, and anyone who
enjoys world-class musicianship. It’s also perfect
for those curious about innovative takes on familiar
tunes,” Andrulewich said.
Bringing this group to perform in Orange City
will offer up a chance for concertgoers to see a
Grammy-winning artist perform live.
“The upcoming concert promises to be a
thrilling experience, showcasing Mads Tolling’s
extraordinary violin skills and the ensemble’s creative
arrangements. Attendees can look forward
to a journey through beloved 1960s themes, reimagined
with fresh energy and improvisational
flair,” Andrulewich said. “The concert offers a rare
chance to see a Grammy-winning artist live, performing
music that resonates across generations.”
Andrulewich believes that the quality of these
performers are what makes them perfect for a
performance in Orange City.
“Mads Tolling & The Mads Men bring a dynamic
blend of virtuosity, nostalgia and innovation
to their performances, making them a perfect
fit for audiences in Orange City who appreciate
high-caliber musicianship and timeless music,”
Andrulewich said. “Their ability to connect the
classic soundtracks of the 1960s with modern
jazz interpretations makes them an exciting
choice to captivate and entertain a wide range of
listeners.” F
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At a Glance:
WHAT: Kids Ice Fishing Day
WHERE: Lake Pahoja, 1831 Buchanan
Ave., Inwood, IA
WHEN: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
18
COST: Free
CONTACT: 712-753-2033
ONLINE: www.lyoncounty.iowa.
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RYLAN HOWE | STAFF WRITER
Baby
It’s a natural instinct to want to hunker down
and wait out the winter months in exchange
for spring sunshine.
But it’s also a missed opportunity to enjoy
outdoor adventures during those colder
months of the year.
That’s part of the mission of the Lyon County
Conservation Board — showcasing ways to
have fun in nature even though it may be a bit
chilly outside.
One event they host every year goes a long
way in that regard.
Their annual Kids Ice Fishing Day is set for
3-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Lake Pahoja.
The free event has everything set up for
families to enjoy a fun afternoon catching fish
through the ice. Each person that registers is
also eligible for a prize of some sort.
“We’ve got all the ice fishing equipment for
people who have never ice fished before, rods,
reels, bait and volunteers out there to help the
kids,” said conservation board director Justin
Smith. “It’s something we’ve done for probably
20 years and seems to get more popular
every year. People who’ve never done it before
can give it a try and see if they like it. The
weather usually cooperates pretty well and the
fishing is pretty good.”
Typically they’ll see lots of bluegills and
crappies through the ice during the event,
though Smith said there are some walleyes out
there to be found, too.
Smith suggests using light line and jigs as
small as possible, then finding the tree piles
and fishing next to them.
The volunteers will handle most of that leg
work, so the kids can concentrate on reeling in
the fish.
“We typically pre-scout and will set up over
places where we’re pretty sure people are at
least going to see fish,” Smith said. “It all just
goes along with our mission to get people
outdoors. In the winter when you’re getting
stir crazy with cabin fever you can have a fun,
enjoyable afternoon in nature even if it’s fairly
cold out.”
Bundle up and enjoy an adventure on the ice
at Lake Pahoja. F
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At a Glance:
WHAT: Hygge Knitting with Nicole
WHERE: Sheldon Public Library, 925 4th Ave, Sheldon, IA
WHEN: 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month. Next meeting
will be on Monday, Feb. 3
COST: Free
CONTACT: 712-324-2442
ONLINE: www.sheldon.lib.ia.us
KATE HARLOW | STAFF WRITER
Spin a
YARN
Along with an appreciation of fiber
crafts, I hope that people get a sense of
community. One of the missions of the
Sheldon Public Library is to provide a
gathering space.
Nicole Weber
Grab some yarn and your knitting
needles or crochet hooks.
The Sheldon Public Library
will be hosting a monthly event for
those looking to do two things — either
knit or crochet as well as get that
cozy feeling.
Hygge Knitting with Nicole will be
held the first Monday of the month
through the winter months at 6:30
p.m. The next event is scheduled for
Monday, Feb. 3.
While “knitting” is in the title of the
series, the night can also include other
yarn arts such as crocheting.
This is an event for people who are
looking to learn or already have some
skills when it comes to yarn crafts.
“This is a meet up for anyone wanting
to knit or crochet or learn to knit.
I don’t know how to crotchet. We’re
going to gather for knitting, conversation
and tea,” said Nicole Weber,
who is the teacher of the class as well
as the director of the Sheldon Public
Library. “Anyone interested in knitting
or crocheting. Beginning knitters
are also welcome. We are asking
that participants are 16 years old or
older.”
The knitters and crocheters will be
in search of that Scandinavian feeling
of coziness that gained popularity
on our side of the pond over the
past few years — hygge, pronounced
“hoo-gah.”
According to the Merriam-Webster
Dictionary: “The meaning of hygge
is a cozy quality that makes a person
feel content and comfortable.”
Weber decided that the word hygge
represented what she hoped Knitting
with Nicole could help provide.
“I thought this perfectly describes
what I wanted this meet up to be
and winter is a great time to practice
hygge,” Weber said.
She hopes that this monthly event
will give people that sense of hygge,
community as well as a feeling useful
while making art.
“Along with an appreciation of
fiber crafts, I hope that people get a
sense of community. One of the missions
of the Sheldon Public Library is
to provide a gathering space,” Weber
said. “[I am most excited about] the
sense of hygge or congeniality that
comes with getting together to share
an experience.” F
Sheldon Public Library hosts monthly knitting, crocheting night
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