Vittles
The exciting Wisconsin news is we should have a grill available for us for our pre-play dining, either at the party cabin or the theater. As is our custom, Your Obedient Servant will provide for the main course and necessary implements (cutlery, napkins, etc.). And Mike's promised us a fabulous Saturday riverside breakfast. We'll probably ask a few bucks per person for food, etc. Basically, we're about a dozen of us. So whatever else (sides, etc) everyone can bring would be great for Friday night. On Saturday night, we'll probably hit a supper club.
Gown of Humility
From Weekender Deb: OK Kids. It appears we/I got stuck with that blasted gown of humility. In an effort to just get it out of my house, I have a very simple plan. I will be hosting our first Wisconsin White Elephant Exchange. "White Elephant, you say? I do know about Janesville's white buffalo but Elephant? My, my." Here's the preparation part: You have about 4 weeks to dig around in your house/office/attic/basement/underwear drawer and find something that you no longer want/need/love/understand. You will wrap this glorious gem beautifully/tastefully/in hotel stationary and present it, anonymously, on Friday night for the [...]
Poetry Slam: Keep Shakespeare grave-spinning
As always, we will be featuring our Annual Poetry Slam. The winner (chosen by the audience, usually without regard to skill or sobriety on anyone’s part) is named Malvolian of the Year and earns a minimally interesting gift award. Any form of poetry is acceptable, though the Homeric Epic has been largely discouraged. One may wish to study previous entries for inspiration, or perhaps as a form of aversion therapy. Among favorite forms for Weekenders have been: The Haiku. Three lines (5 syllables, then 7, then 5 again) with no need to rhyme. The last line is often zany. Special [...]
The password is: Unglaciated Wisconsin
Good news, good friends all! We've secured a block of discount tickets for the featured play. The first twelve troupers who confirm will be part of the official Weekend group, at $35 per person -- so ... act now! (By telling me you want a ticket.) Once again, WwWmWisc will be August 15-17 in Spring Green, Wisconsin. We have several cabins and motel rooms set aside. We'll be seeing Midsummer Night's Dream on Friday night and spending the rest of the time with cookouts, touring, and river tubing. And the floor is open to suggestions on the much much. Allen [...]
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OK, focus group. What's going to be the official 2007 Quote Whore blurb? 1. Shuck stoppin' fun! (Steve) 2. I'd gladly give my right index finger for a boat drink! (Beth) 3. Please silence your plastic wine glasses during the performance (Beth) 4. Taking the 'oo' out of Bloomington (YOS) 5. WwW: A world tour in pretentious cheeses (Beth) 6. 2 dog hairs away from paradise (Deb) 7. From iambic pentameter to haiku in one glorious evening. (Beth) 8. We're mayoraly approved! (YOS) 9. I'm still discombobulated (John K)
Top Ten 2007
Our Weekender studio audience was asked: Submit your Top Ten entries (quotes, events, memories, non-indictable offenses, etc.) Balloting is now open. Choose your favorites for the official ranking ... 1. Millie stalking the rabbits. -- Please note: No rabbits were hurt or even caught mildly off guard during the filming of WwWm VII. Submitted by Steve. 2. "Is that Charles Nelson Reilly or Elton John?" --Chris Hage upon seeing costumed Weekender Bryan. Submitted by Beth 3. "I'm such an asshole... Oh, I'm so drunk." -- Quoth Mike. First stated around 6:07 p.m. at the marina and then again 38 more [...]
Poems 2007
Untitled Henry Five, a July night - Although cool, a real delight! Friendly folk, relaxed and loose Thanks to Steve, I'm here 'toose' - Oh, oh, oh, before I go Pontoon well, or next year no mo! - Richard, I, Steve Kulm's Uncle __________ Our Servant Glory Be Our Servant John, Who Shakes and Shakes and Shakes again Till we all a'peare' in Bloomington - Steve Kulm __________ Achin' for an Agincourt In a Springfield Mausoleum lies a man torn For he does not know how to mourn, For a Party whose next leader is not born - Steve Kulm [...]
The Name Game
We need to get serious about naming ourselves this year for our grand announcement in the theater. The floor is open for nominations. Among proposals so far: 1. The Malvolians 2. The Full Clevelands 3. Human Resources Department, Stilchester & Associates 7/22/07 - EDIT by JWK: 2007 Winner: The Poor Yoricks by Deb Dicke
Poetry Contest Guidelines, or: How We Made the English Language Very Tense
Friday is "I Can't Believe It's Not Poetry" Night. The winner (chosen by the audience, usually without regard to skill or sobriety on anyone's part) is named Malvolian of the Year and earns a minimally interesting gift award. Any form of poetry is acceptable, though the Homeric Epic has been largely discouraged. One may wish to study previous entries for inspiration, or perhaps as a form of aversion therapy. Among favorite forms for Weekenders have been: The Haiku. Three lines (5 syllables, then 7, then 5 again) with no need to rhyme. The last line is often zany. Special credit [...]
Announcing!
Exciting news, friends! Webmaster John K has completely remodeled our site and bought us our very own domain, www.WeekendWithWilliam.com! To quote Shakespeare, "No tempest of navigation; 'tis radically awesome" (from The Comedy of Error Messages). Be sure to check out all the pages -- especially the letter from our captain. In the coming weeks, we'll be able to use the blog for food planning, carpooling, etc. Many thanks upon John K! As for our trip this July 20-22, there's still a little time to join. Tickets. I need to pay by this Friday. Unless you let me know differently, I'll [...]