Upland Brewing Co. Presents: A Night of Infinite Wisdom on Saturday, June 6th in Chicago

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Upland Brewing Co. Presents: Infinite Wisdom
Art + Music + Craft Beer.
Infinite Inspiration | Infinite Movement | Infinite Possibilities

Join us Saturday June 6th, 2015 for a uniquely layered night of multi-media experiences at Park West in Chicago. This event will include live performance art by Norton Wisdom, live music from Stephen Perkins, Fareed Haque, Colin Scott, and The Rumpke Mountain Boys, with craft beer brewed by Upland Brewing Co. featuring the Infinite Wisdom Belgian Tripel Ale.

About the Art: Set to perform is the LA based, performance painter, Norton Wisdom. Since 1979 Wisdom has worked with musical ensembles spontaneously painting images that capture the essence of the moment. This unique and original artist performs live with bands/musicians onstage, creating art as he is inspired by the music he hears. His live performance collaborations include: ted talks; Monterey Jazz Fest 2005, Lincoln Center United Nations, Winter Olympics 2002, Salt Lake, Opening of the Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas, Premier of the Cirque Du Soleil, Las Vegas, Grand Performances LA, UCLA Live Royce Hall,, Big Black, Charles Owens, Ernie Andrews, Venny Golia, Bobby Matos, World Music— Badal Roy India, Ginger shankar, kuan ke Orchestra Tibet, Nation Bamboo Orchestra of Bali , Aneliqu Kidgo and Zola South Africa Rock— Steven Perkins, Bernard Fowler (Rolling Stones) Lili Haydn, Flea (Chili Peppers), Darrel Jones (Rolling Stones), P-funk George Clinton, Beck, Mike Watt, Rob Wasserman, John Mollo, David Navarro, Nels Cline, Lynn Foulkes, DJ Nobody, d.j. logic, L.T.J. Bukem, Ray White (Frank Zappa), Marc Ford (Black Crowes). Plus museums and festivals: Crystal Bridge Museum, Coachella, California. U.C. Santa Barbara Art Museum, Laguna Art Museum, San Diego Museum, Milwaukee Museum Art and more.

About the Music: A group of world renowned musicians, Stephen Perkins, Fareed Haque, and Colin Scott will come together for one night only to perform alongside Norton Wisdom as he paints to the endless rhythm and beat.
Rumpke Mountain Boys will take the stage and take the crowd on an improvisational journey through their jam grass tunes. Hailing from Cincinatti, The Rumpke Mountain Boys combine signature vocals, a unique command of string instruments (acoustic guitar, mandolin, upright bass and banjo) and dynamic special effects into a singular musical experience. An emotion filled musical stream of consciousness with no setlist, minimal structure, and intuitive improvisational flow. In this way, they summon the energy of the crowd as their guide in linking just the right music to precise moments in time.

About the Beer: Many Upland beers will be on tap at this event including the Inifinite Wisdom Belgian Tripel inspired by Norton Wisdom. This brew is a strong Belgian-style ale that has a long fermentation period using classic Belgian yeasts. The nose contains banana and citrus notes, while a complex fruitiness and light warming sensation are experienced upon tasting. An enticing aroma of citrus and banana may seem sweet but don’t be fooled. It’ll creep up on you quick.

About the Brewery: Located in Bloomington, Indiana, Upland’s rich history dates all the way back to 1998. Taking traditional recipes and making them a bit more awesome, Upland Brewing Co. came up with their own recipes rooted with inspiration from good beer and good friends, providing a fresh local option to their communities. The name Upland comes from the term geologists gave to this area of Southern Indiana land which was never overrun by the glaciers that flattened much of Indiana’s landscape. The adversity of the land bred independent thinkers who had strong wills, a connection to the land, and a wry sense of humor about life. Upland’s approach to brewing beer honors the spirit of these people and this place.

Other Upland Beers: VinoSynth Red (Gold and Best in Show 2014 Indiana State Fair, Malefactor (Gold Indiana State Fair), Sour Reserve (Silver Indiana State Fair 2014), Vinyl Tap (Silver Indiana State Fair 2014), Champagne Velvet (Silver Indiana State Fair 2014), Oktoberfest (Bronze Indiana State Fair 2014), Helios Pale Ale (Gold and Professional Best of Show 2013 Indiana State Fair, Gold 2011 BTI World Beer Championships), Upland Wheat (Gold 2011, 2010 Bronze 2006 Indiana State Fair, Bronze 2009 BTI World Beer Championships, Gold 2002 Great American Beer Fest), Schwarz (Gold 2013, 2012 Indiana State Fair, 2012 Best of the Midwest Dark Lager United States Beer Tasting Championship, Silver 2010 Indiana State Fair), Teddy Bear Kisses (Gold 2011, 2010 BTI World Beer Championships).