Webnotes
Kazutaka Nomura (MU ‘07)
In 2008, Kaz (Powerful Power) gave over 150 performances, released a self-titled album on the Slender Means Society and Aagoo labels, an EP on Catbird Records, and a 7-inch record on Journal of Popular Noise.
Justin Simcik (AR ‘03)
Justin’s new series, “The Tarmac Sequence,” is on display at the Nashville International Airport from December 7, 2008-March 1, 2009. As part of Art at the Airport’s Flying Solo Exhibition Series, Justin’s 21 synthetics assemblage panels are featured in the airport’s Main Terminal.
Theater Alumni
2008 Theater graduates Andrea Dennison-Laufer, Diana Huey, Jordan LaRoya, Tina Myers, and James Rudy were all chosen to participate in the very selective Milwaukee Repertory Theater Internship Program for the 2008-09 season.
Amelia Zirin-Brown (TH ‘99)
In early 2008, Amelia recorded “This Little Light of Mine” with Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma for his newest CD, Songs of Joy & Peace: Yo-Yo Ma and Friends. Also joining Ma on the album are Diana Krall, James Taylor, Renee Fleming, Alison Kraus, and Dave Brubeck.
Junko Yamamoto (AR ‘99)
The November 2008 edition of Art in America featured work from Junko’s Gallery IMA show, Shunyata Series: ...Traveling…