Tuesday, July 30th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of Civil War @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Action/Adventure/Thriller Rated R (Violence/Profanity) 1 hour, 49 minutes (2024) In the near future, a group of journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the US stands on the brink of…
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Daily Bread for 7.21.24: The Godzilla-Making Toy Factory in Japan
by JOHN ADAMS •
Good morning.
Sunday in Whitewater will be partly cloudy with afternoon showers and a high of 80. Sunrise is 5:36, and sunset is 8:25, for 14h 49m 09s of daytime. The moon is full, with all of its visible disk illuminated.
On this day in 1832, Wisconsin sees the Battle of Wisconsin Heights:
Soldiers led by Colonel Henry Dodge caught up with Black Hawk near the Wisconsin River, outside present-day Sauk City. Black Hawk commanded only a small group of warriors from atop a hill, while Dodge pursued with a much stronger force of militia. Although greatly outnumbered, Sauk warriors turned the attack on American troops, allowing the Indian women and children to flee across the Wisconsin River. Black Hawk and his men were forced to retreat to the river, but night was falling so Dodge decided to continue the battle in the morning. But when the American troops went after the Sauk Indians the next day, the Sauk had crossed the river and disappeared. One American was killed and eight wounded while at least 50 Indians were killed and another 80 wounded.
On this day in 1969, after a successful landing on July 20th, astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the Moon, followed 19 minutes later by Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin.
The Godzilla-Making Toy Factory in Japan:
Bringing Godzilla collectibles and Kaiju figures to life. This story delves into the rich history of one of the oldest sofubi manufacturers, and showcases the skilled artisans and passionate collectors behind these cherished collectibles. Learn about the creation process, the cultural significance, and the enduring appeal of these soft vinyl masterpieces that captivate fans worldwide.
Japanese cats have a meal by the water:
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Film: Tuesday, July 23rd, 1:00 PM @ Seniors in the Park, The Boys in the Boat
by JOHN ADAMS •
Tuesday, July 23rd at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of The Boys in the Boat @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Drama/Sports/History Rated PG-13 2 hours, 3 minutes (2023) The triumphant underdog story of the University of Washington men’s rowing team, who stunned the world by competing at the 1936…
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Film: Wednesday, July 17th, 1:00 PM @ Seniors in the Park, Napoleon
by JOHN ADAMS •
Wednesday, July 17th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of Napoleon @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Biography/History Rated R (violence, language) 2 hours, 38 minutes (2023) The life and times of soldier, strategist, general, emperor: Napoleon Bonaparte 1 (1769 – 1821). An incredible costume drama/historical epic, detailing the rise,…
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Film: Tuesday, July 9th, 1:00 PM @ Seniors in the Park, American Fiction
by JOHN ADAMS •
Tuesday, July 9th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of American Fiction @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Comedy/Drama/Satire Rated R (language) 1 hour, 57 minutes (2023) A black novelist, who’s fed up with the Establishment profiting from Black entertainment, uses a pen name to write a book that propels…
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Film: Tuesday, June 25th, 1:00 PM @ Seniors in the Park, Mudbound
by JOHN ADAMS •
Tuesday, June 25th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of Mudbound @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Drama/War/Historical Rated R (violence, language) 2 hours, 14 minutes (2017) Two men, black and white, return from World War 2, to work on a farm in rural Mississippi, where they struggle to deal…
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Film: Tuesday, June 11th, 1:00 PM @ Seniors in the Park, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
by JOHN ADAMS •
Tuesday, June 11th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Comedy/Romance/Travel Rated PG-13 1 hour, 32 minutes (2023) After the passing of their family’s patriarch, Tuola (Nia Vardalos) attempts to locate her father’s childhood friends in Greece for…
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Film: Wednesday, June 5th, 1:00 PM @ Seniors in the Park, Past Lives
by JOHN ADAMS •
Wednesday, June 5th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of Past Lives @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Drama/Romance Rated PG-13 1 hour, 45 minutes (2023) Language: Korean Subtitles: English Did you ever have a very close boyfriend or girlfriend and became separated by a move…but still remembered them and…
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Film: Tuesday, May 28th, 1:00 PM @ Seniors in the Park, The Taste of Things
by JOHN ADAMS •
Tuesday, May 28th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of The Taste of Things @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Romance/Period Drama/Culinary Arts Rated PG-13 2 hours, 15 minutes (2023) The story of an esteemed cook and the fine gourmet she has been working for over the last 20 years.…
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Film: Tuesday, May 14th, 1:00 PM @ Seniors in the Park, The Color Purple
by JOHN ADAMS •
Tuesday, May 14th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of The Color Purple @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Drama/Musical Rated PG-13 2 hours, 21 minutes (2023) A young black woman in the South in 1909 faces much hardship and sadness, her only happiness being her family and a new…
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Film: Wednesday, May 8th, 1:00 PM @ Seniors in the Park, Zone of Interest
by JOHN ADAMS •
Wednesday, May 8th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of Zone of Interest @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Drama/History Rated PG-13 1 hour, 45 minutes (2024) Languages: German, Polish, Yiddish. Shown with English subtitles. Our annual Summer “art film” series returns with the Academy Award winner for Best International…
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Film: Tuesday, April 30th, 1:00 PM @ Seniors in the Park, Priscilla
by JOHN ADAMS •
Tuesday, April 30th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of Priscilla @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Biography/Drama Rated R (language) 1 hour, 53 minutes (2023) The story of Elvis Presley’s wife, Priscilla, the mother of Lisa Marie. Starring Jacob Elordi (Elvis), and Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla). Directed by Sofia Coppola. …
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Film: Tuesday, April 23rd, 1:00 PM @ Seniors in the Park, A Haunting in Venice
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?? Tuesday, April 23rd at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of A Haunting in Venice @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Mystery/Drama Rated PG-13 1 hour, 43 minutes (2023) Agatha Christie’s celebrated sleuth Hercules Poirot, now retired and living in self-imposed exile in Venice, reluctantly attends a Halloween séance in…
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Film: Tuesday, April 9th, 1:00 PM @ Seniors in the Park, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
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?? Tuesday, April 9th at 1:00 PM, there will be a showing of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny @ Seniors in the Park, in the Starin Community Building: Adventure/Action Rated PG-13 2 hours, 34 minutes (2023) In this fifth installment, Indy (Harrison Ford) now a college professor approaching retirement, is forced to re-enter the…