Sam Shaber w/ Kristin Ronne

Art in the cafe...

Matt Miller


"Impressions"


May 2026



Landscapes – Oil on Canvas My inspiration as an artist comes from many places. I started painting when I was young with my mother, Charlotte Fung Miller, who is trained in classical Chinese Brush Painting. My style started with contemporary brush paintings of mountains, landscapes and nature. I was also always inspired by Western and European landscape artists, and my style became a mixture of Chinese brush painting and Western landscape art, transitioning from watercolor to acrylic and finally to oil. My current style is painting landscapes with oil on canvas, based on scenes from Wisconsin and around...
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Dottie and Josie Brand (Two Peas in a Pod)


"Summer Magic"


June 2026



We are self-taught artists who create work inspired by healing, nature, travel, and personal experiences. Growing up, art became a way for us to process emotions, express ourselves, and create spaces that felt meaningful and comforting. Our first “gallery” was our college apartment, which we transformed with our own artwork and nature-inspired design and the power of the feminine. Sharing our space and work with others encouraged us to continue creating and exploring art more seriously. Inspired by our Latin culture, color, emotion, and everyday moments, our work reflects themes of connection, growth,...
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Friday, February 27, 2004

\'Folk-Influenced Pop\' is how Sam Shaber describes her music. Her soulful vocals, strong guitar playing, and rich but unfussy songs really grab your ear and make an impression.

Chicago native Kristin Ronne combines thought-provoking lyrics with complex song structures that are defiantly non-commercial. On her mostly-acoustic debut, Red Line Train, R--nne flavors her folk tunes with elements of jazz and Latin music. Her rough-edged, soulful voice serves to focus and direct the music. The CD finds her collaborating with guitarist/mandolin player Ben Lansing, who also joins R--nne for live performances.

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