# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kenozia Spring Issue Release Party
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us to celebrate the release of "Kenozia" Vol. 4, i.e., the Spring edition, at Blue House Books on Wednesday, April 29th. The event will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a mocktail hour with the Sipster! (cash bar), then live music by R&B singer Leroy Booker AND the one and only Braxton Molinaro. Following the musical performances will be a panel discussion.

This event is free, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://withfriends.co/event/27693977

You can purchase your copy of issue 4 during the release party and pick up the first three issues if you haven't had a chance to discover this new local arts and literary zine! 


ABOUT KENOZIA:

"Kenozia" is a print-only, quarterly zine showcasing the work of local Kenosha artists, photographers, and writers. The first issue debuted in July 2025, created by Sarah Opatz. 


ABOUT ISSUE #4 (Spring 2026):

This spring issue features stunning photography by Emily Burhani that captures the beauty of everyday moments; a profile interview with the creative director of KAPA Repertory Theatre, Braxton Molinaro; an allegorical sci-fi flash fiction piece by Greg York; a Community Spotlight on the large-scale movement, the Kenosha Murals Project; a Gallery Spotlight on the tucked-away treasure, the H.F. Johnson Gallery at Carthage College; an interview with up-and-coming musical talent, Leroy Booker; multi-media painting work by the accomplished Jennifer Doherty; and another edition of ‘Guess Who’ by cartoonist Paul Merklein. Can you guess who it is?


ABOUT ISSUE #3 (Winter 2026):

The winter issue features digital dreamlike photography by Jonny Servais; a multipart Gallery Spotlight on Outpost Gallery and AP3, and the artists who run them; a charming romance flash fiction by indie author Brighton Walsh; a posthumous Artist Spotlight on the renowned painter and professor, Dennis Bayuzick; a Local Music Spotlight on the harmonious indie band, Violet Wilder; and a new addition called "Guess Who" by Paul Merklein.


ABOUT ISSUE #2 (Fall/Halloween 2025):

This issue is a twofer! One side is the fall edition that features paintings by the accomplished Margaret Clark; an Artist Spotlight on UW-Parkside professor and ceramicist Lisa Marie Barber, written by Marc Travanti; a local music venue piece on The White Lilac, written by Jeff Moody; a Gallery Spotlight on The Lemon Street Gallery; and last, but certainly not least, striking analog photos by the talented photographer Steve Rodriguez.

Flip the zine over and you will find the Halloween edition. This edition features works by the talented FX artist/mask maker Paul Hoepner; a Filmmaker Spotlight on screenwriter/director Danny Villanueva Jr. talking about his new feature-length horror film, "What Happened to Dorothy Bell?"; eerie flash fiction pieces by our very own marketing manager Dani Koziol and local author Meg Bonney; unique artwork by printmaker Shelby Nesmith; and a Community Spotlight on the Port of Fear Film Festival.


About ISSUE #1 (Summer 2025):

In this issue, we are proud to feature two talented photographers, Victoria Rodriguez and Nicolas Campos, an Artist Spotlight on the distinguished Marc Travanti, an enchanting flash fiction piece by published author Greta Kelly, and a Gallery Spotlight on the historical Anderson Art Center.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kenosha/kenozia-spring-issue-release-party/200029955060217
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Music, Entertainment, fine-arts, Photography, Business, Sports, Festivals, Theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kenosha
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5915 6th Ave A, Kenosha, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53140
- **lat**: 42.58187
- **long**: -87.81823
- **full address**: 5915 6th Ave A, Kenosha, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53140

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Kenozia Spring Issue Release Party being held?
  - **A:** Kenozia Spring Issue Release Party takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 5915 6th Ave A, Kenosha, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53140.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Kenozia Spring Issue Release Party?
  - **A:** Kenozia Spring Issue Release Party is organized by Blue House Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Kenozia Spring Issue Release Party is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kenosha, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Kenozia Spring Issue Release Party sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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