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Media/Arts Briefs

MADISON -- Before the Sept. 10 primary elections for governor, "Candidate Statements" on Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) will allow the Democratic and Republican hopefuls a chance to address voters directly.

The "Gubernatorial Candidate Statements," part of WPT's Wisconsin Vote effort, will air at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. WPT has chosen to include candidates facing direct primary opponents.

Taking part for the Democrats will be Tom Barrett, Jim Doyle, and Kathleen Falk. For the Republicans, incumbent Scott McCallum, Bill Lorge, and George Pobuda will make their case.

Which party's candidates will go first will be decided by random drawing, as will the order in which statements are aired within parties.

Before the general elections in November, WPT will air "Candidate Statements" in the races for major statewide offices and for Congress. Those will air at 9 p.m. on three Thursdays starting Oct. 17, with encores at 10 p.m. the following Fridays.

Further information on the candidates, including the "Candidate Statements" will be available at the Web site, wisconsinvote.org.

Musical play auditions

JEFFERSON -- Auditions for the Council for the Performing Arts' musical, "Dames at Sea," will be held on Aug. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m., with callbacks on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.

Auditions will take place at the Performing Arts Center at the Jefferson High School, 700 W. Milwaukee, St., Jefferson.

There are roles for three women and four men. Two younger women are needed to play perky 18-25 year olds and an older, diva type to play a 35-50 year old. All women must be able to sing, act, and tap dance.

Two younger males are required to play sailor roles, ages 18-28. A debonair ship captain, playing age 35-50, is also needed, plus a gruff, theatre director, to play age 25-50. All men must also be able to sing and act, and the two younger men must be able to tap. The choreographer will work with auditionees on tap dancing.

Those auditioning should bring sheet music for 16 bars of an up-tempo Broadway song. Performances will be Jan. 23, 24, and 25, 2003.

Call the Council for the Performing Arts with any questions at 920-674-2179. For more information about "Dames at Sea," visit the Web site at www.councilfortheperformingarts.org.

TV Programs of Note

Following are some theatrical movies and television programs of note. This information is being provided to assist people in making viewing choices.

Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m., Inspiration Channel (cable) -- "Catholic Mass."

Monday-Sunday, 7 a.m., 11:10 a.m., 6 p.m., 11 p.m., EWTN (cable) - "Daily Mass." No 6 p.m. showing on Sunday.

Sunday, Aug. 25, 7 a.m., WISC (CBS) - "Mass." Celebrated by Msgr. Thomas Campion, sponsored by Apostolate to the Handicapped.

Sunday, Aug. 25, 6 p.m., EWTN (cable) - "Rebirth of the Church in Russia." The Catholic Church in Russia was almost eradicated by 70 years of Communist oppression. Fr. Benedict Groeschel and Fr. Michael Shields, a missionary priest from the Archdiocese of Anchorage, discuss Russia's struggle to rebuild its faith, its beloved church structures, and its community of believers. Repeats noon Aug. 27; 2 a.m. and 10 p.m. Aug. 30.

Sunday, Aug. 25, 9 p.m., TCM (cable) - "On Any Sunday" (1971). Written, produced, directed, and narrated by Bruce Brown, this enthralling documentary on motorcycle racing may popularize this endurance sport in the same way that Brown's "The Endless Summer" glorified surfing. Filmed in five countries, the emphasis is on the action and the racers, including top professionals Mert Lawwill and Malcom Smith, as well as actor Steve McQueen. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification of the theatrical version was A-I - general patronage. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is G - general audiences.

Monday, Aug. 26, 9:30 p.m., WHA (PBS) - "Misunderstood Minds." For one in five students, learning is an exhausting and frustrating struggle. Often mistakenly called lazy or stupid by their teachers, classmates, and even their families, these children may be suffering from learning problems. Follow the stories of five families who, together with experts, try to solve the mysteries of their children's learning difficulties.

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m., WHA (PBS) - "Nova: Cracking the Code of Life." Follow the story of the genome triumph and its implications for medicine and health and learn how the letters of genetic code were interpreted.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m., WHA (PBS) - "Glenn Miller's Last Flight." Special examines events of the night abroad during World War II when the famed bandleader's plane disappeared forever, fueling speculation about murder and conspiracy.

Saturday, Aug. 31, 7 p.m., EWTN (cable) - "Something Beautiful for God." See the BBC documentary that propelled Mother Teresa to the world stage in 1968. Agnostic journalist Malcolm Muggeridge, who later credited his conversion to Catholicism to Mother Teresa, follows Missionaries of Charity as they minister to the poorest of the poor. Repeats 2 a.m. Sept. 3; 9 p.m. Sept. 4; noon Sept. 5.

Saturday, Aug. 31, 8 p.m., Pax (cable) - "Charade" (1963). Black romantic comedy about a rich widow (Audrey Hepburn) who is hounded by criminals (James Coburn and Walter Matthau) and seeks help from a mysterious, debonair stranger (Cary Grant) whom she must learn to trust. Director Stanley Donen makes exquisite use of the Parisian locales and Henry Mancini's memorable score. Stylized violence, menacing situations, and romantic complications. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops classification of the theatrical version was A-II - adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

Radio Programs of Note

Monday, Aug. 19-Sunday, Aug. 25, 4 p.m., WHFA (1240 AM) - "Bishop William H. Bullock's Weekly Radio Broadcast."