Events

KENOSHA’S ART SCENE CONVERGES FOR RELEASE OF ISSUE #4 OF KENOZIA

Wednesday, April 29th. Doors open at 5:30- BLUE HOUSE BOOKS

[KENOSHA, WISCONSIN]—Kenozia, a quarterly, print-only zine showcasing the work of local artists, photographers, and writers, is proud to announce the release of its Issue #4 (Spring Edition). To celebrate, the community is invited to a release party on April 29th, 2026, at 5:30pm at Blue House Books. 

Issue #4 features a vibrant selection of local talent, including: 

  • Stunning photography that captures the beauty of everyday moments by Emily Burhani. 
  • A profile interview with the creative director of KAPA Repertory Theatre, Braxton Molinaro
  •  An allegorical sci-fi flash fiction piece by writer Greg York
  •  A community spotlight on the large-scale movement, the Kenosha Murals Project featuring Francisco Loyola, Nathan Upham, and Leeana Chipana.
  •  A gallery spotlight on the tucked-away treasure, the H.F. Johnson Gallery at Carthage College
  •  An interview with the up-and-coming musical talent, Leroy Booker
  • Multi-media painting work by the accomplished Jennifer Doherty
  • Another edition of ‘Guess Who’ by cartoonist Paul Merklein

EVENT 

When: April 29th, 2026, at 5:30pm 

Where: Blue House Books 

For our second release party, we are kicking things off with a mocktail hour with the Sipster! (cash bar). This is your chance to meet and mingle with the artists and creative community. Starting at 6:30 p.m., we have two live performances! Leroy Booker will start off with two of his new singles, followed by Braxton Molinaro, who will sing from his most recent album, WAIT FOR YOU. After the musical performances, there will be a panel discussion with artists featured in issue 4. The event is free to attend, but space is limited; seats are first come, first serve, with standing room after. RSVP is required here. 

“I’m ecstatic to bring together a group of artists who are doing some of the most impactful creative work in our city,” says Sarah Opatz, creator & editor-in-chief. “With such a great turnout for our inaugural release party, I feel genuinely proud to connect so much of our community with the artists and the important stories they tell through their work.” 

RSVP required.

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