July 1st & 2nd, 2006

Arne Forgel appears frequently as a singer at the top jazz venues in the Twin Cities, and served as the opening act for Rosemary Clooney during her December 2001 appearance at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. He regularly hits the high-school-college-community meeting lecture circuit with songs and historical presentations of popular music and entertainment figures, was chosen from nationwide auditions to participate as a FELLOW of the 1998 EUGENE O'NEIL THEATER CENTER CABARET SYMPOSIUM in Waterford, Connecticut, and was a lecturer, performer, and conference consultant to the Hofstra University (Hempstead, New York) conference "BING! Crosby And American Culture" (2002). In 2003 Arne Fogel wrote, co-produced, and hosted a special program "Moments To Remember", presented in the 3M Auditorium of the MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER.

Contact: fogarn@aol.com
952.546.3822


John Carl Ylvisaker is perhaps best known for his hymn, "I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry." He was born in Moorhead, Minnesota and is a graduate of Concordia College located there. During the last 30 years John's words and music have been a powerful influence on the development of new worship materials for the church, with his compositions appearing in hundreds of worship resources.In addition to being an artist and composer, John's past experience includes teaching high school music, directing church choirs, and serving as the producer of SCAN, an award-winning weekly radio program sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). John also has composed much of the original music for Lutheran Vespers radio broadcasts and ELCA videos, as well as theme songs for gatherings and events.John continues to inspire audiences with his live performances and worship leadership at the many assemblies, conferences, and gatherings where he appears. Currently he is involved in producing printed and recorded resources of his work. His copyrights cover more than 1,000 songs.

Background Information on the Composition

I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry

Prior to the merger of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the Media Services Center of the American Lutheran Church (ALC) employed John Ylvisaker to write original compositions for its resources. During 1985, the ALC was doing a series on baptism called "Reflections". John began work on the song before any footage for the video had been shot. When the media team met to put the music with the video for the first time, it became obvious that the dance-like beat and fast rhythm of the music did not match the gentle scenes being depicted on the screen. The lyrics were on target, but not the music. As he left the studio that day, John received the suggestion to "take it home and personalize it". Thus began the most arduous task any composer can face - changing a completed work into something else. However, the original "false labor" later gave way to the "birth" of Borning Cry, which is now included in songbooks around the world. Postscript: The first version of the music for Borning Cry later became I Will Dance With Jesus.

Web Site: www.ylvisaker.com

Ylvisaker Tour Management - Box 321 -Waverly, IA 50677-0321
You may also make contact by calling (319) 352-4396 or 352-3814

June 24th& 25th, 2006

Hixon and Fogel’s collaboration of joyous duets, "Let’s Not Be Sensible," presents both artists in a fun frolic of adult musical attraction. The chemistry is Astair graciously supporting Ginger Rogers to swirl in all her shimmering glory.For 15 years, Sunday brunch at The Times has featured the Twin Cities’ longest running house band, The Wolverines Trio. Dressed with tailored simplicity, honey-haired and fresh-faced, guest vocalist Hixson takes the stage with unadorned stillness. Her voice has the sophistication of silver satin, a cool sexiness that’s absolutely in control of the situation. Doing the clever banter of Gershwin or Cole Porter, she sounds the way Grace Kelly looks.

"I approach jazz as a musician, as an instrument. You’re also a storyteller," says Hixson during a break in her set. "I sublimate my voice to the lyric. I won’t show off just for the sake of it. My voice has to express the song—not obscure it."

Hixson did Johnny Mercer’s ballad ‘I Hate To See October Go’ and achingly exposed lost love. Truthful emotions expressed with such beautiful nuance break an audience’s heart a bit, and Hixson brought tears to my eyes by the song’s close.

"I didn’t find anything in the angry, angst-ridden music. Everyone trying to be ‘cool’ and ‘edgy,’" she says of her brooding younger self when she discovered jazz, with a special love for Judy Garland. "Being positive and expressing happiness and joy—these songs are real and grown-up. "

"There’s two reasons Hixson’s special. She’s immersed herself totally in this music—she’s not just trying this on. Her intonation, pitch, and musicality are intrinsically part of her nature," he laughs. "Maud’s got this music so down, she really keeps me on the ball!"

The song, says Hixson, is king, as she prepares for her final set of the evening. "If I didn’t love this music, I’d do something else."

But, Maud Hixson is totally, madly smitten with jazz, and if you give her a listen, there’s a strong chance you’ll be infatuated, too. It’s a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon—or, better yet, take a special someone out on one of these autumn evenings.

Contact: maud@maudhixson.com
651.269.3224

Arne appears frequently as a singer at the top jazz venues in the Twin Cities, and served as the opening act for Rosemary Clooney during her December 2001 appearance at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. He regularly hits the high-school-college-community meeting lecture circuit with songs and historical presentations of popular music and entertainment figures, was chosen from nationwide auditions to participate as a FELLOW of the 1998 EUGENE O'NEIL THEATER CENTER CABARET SYMPOSIUM in Waterford, Connecticut, and was a lecturer, performer, and conference consultant to the Hofstra University (Hempstead, New York) conference "BING! Crosby And American Culture" (2002). In 2003 Arne Fogel wrote, co-produced, and hosted a special program "Moments To Remember", presented in the 3M Auditorium of the MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER.

Contact: fogarn@aol.com
952.546.3822

Galen Southard is the "Ultimate Answer Guy"- As a moniker he has used the "airwaves"to share his gift and insights for the past several years. For those of you listening for the first time and are familiar with the ancient science of numerology, you’re going to notice some differences in the nature and style of information he presents. Over the years, he has become become increasingly aware of the many and varied levels of interest in the field of self-discovery, so for those seeking the "quick answer"…this site’s for you. I’ve also provided some "meat and taters" for the more serious-minded with an in-depth look at the "human mechanism" that will be addressed in the "More about the Comfort Zone" section. Discover and see for youself how this system works. His web site is at: www.ultimateanswerguy.com - Contact Galen for an appointment at: 1.916.220.0222 - Email: galensbook@sbcglobal.net

June 17th & 18th, 2006

Author Brad Steiger - Conspiracies And Secret Societies: The Complete Dossier by Brad and Sherry Steiger - Brad and Sherry have again given us a tremendous gift to help clear the confusion and better understand this misunderstood and confusing topic. This book is the "WHO'S WHO" book of Conspiracies And Secret Societies.

Startling allegations. Suppressed evidence. Missing witnesses. Assassinations. Cover-ups and threats. Documented connections to even deeper intrigue. Allusions to the New World Order. American history is replete with warnings of hidden plots by the Illuminati, the Freemasons, the Zionists, the Roman Catholics, the Communists, World Bankers, the Secret Government, New Agers, and Extra-Terrestrial Invaders, to name a few. The truth is out there, somewhere, maybe. In this age of minimum individual privacy and maximum government secrecy, the truth sometimes seems a battered relic, more myth than reality, and more valuable for its rarity. Shedding light onto the darkest and most enduring of stories, this book is a compelling encyclopedic overview of 300 individuals, organizations, and events where official claims and standard explanations of actions and events remain clouded in mystery. With nearly 100 illustrations and organized in an engaging A-to-Z format, this complete dossier encompasses topical issues, historical riddles, old and enduring societies, modern-day initiates, favorite topics among conspiracy theorists, and more recent claims. http://www.bradandsherry.com/

State Senator Becky Lourey - www.beckylourey.org - State Senator Becky Lourey of Kerrick enters the 2006 campaign for Governor of Minnesota with a solid foundation of varied life experiences and numerous public policy successes. Becky Lourey has pursued a varied menu of professional endeavors as an artist, farmer, health care advocate, and co-owner of a data management software business. The variety of her real-world working experiences brings a broad perspective to Sen. Lourey’s public policy activities.

June 9th, 10th & 11th, 2006

Money Is Not The Cure - Controversies in Healthcare - Seymour Handler, M.D. - Recent years have seen drastic increases in the cost of health care. Driving this increase is a common misconception: people at all levels of society—from the lay public to medical experts—firmly believe that spending more on medical care and research will result in corresponding improvements in life expectancy and quality of living. Proposals to manage rising costs and to increase benefits include universal health insurance, improved information infrastructure, and more, but not one addresses the yield of these vast expenditures. Dr. Seymour Handler makes the radical claim that the modest improvements in modern medical care do not justify the inflated cost of new technologies and therapies. More medical care is not necessarily better medical care, and yet the cycle of expensive testing, unnecessary prescriptions, and life-sustaining but not life-improving treatments drives the price of care ever higher. To order the book go to www.bookhousefulfillment.com or call 1.800.901.3480 - Ext. 118

Quantum Astrology - Rick Levine - www.stariq.com - Rick will detail his latest work and research shared in his new DVD on the "science of the stars". We began this conversation a few weeks back with the producer of the DVD, Jay Weidner www.sacredmysteries.com . Founders Rick Levine & Jeff Jawer are the offers of Your Astrology Guide 2006 found at all Barnes and Nobels stores with the 2007 edition to soon be published. Two important links that Rick mentioned regarding the quantum science he noted are: http://www.anth.org.uk/Science/kolisko/gold.htm & http://www.levity.com/alchemy/kolisko.html

Defining Moments - Debra Krueger - www.setfreeinternational.com - 1-888-473-4685 - Told through 414 pages of reflective free verse, Defining Moments follows Deb's life as her resilience is tested through an isolated childhood, a horrifying divorce, and the sexual harassment and discrimination she experiences climbing the corporate ladder. Through her faith in God, and eventually, herself, Deb creates her own business and legacy. Defining Moments separates Deb's life into three awakenings: My Voice, My Strength, and My Purpose.

June 3rd & 4th, 2006

Dr. David Schultz of Hamline University - Legislative Reportcard and Update - dschultz@hamline.edu

Chris Gogos - Alchemy: An Economic Forecast - You can contact Chris via email: cg@alchemyworld.com his WEB SITE is: www.alchemyworld.com or Call him at: 1.416.497.2833