'Tis the weekend to celebrate dad, pappy, father, papa, deadbeat, and all things in between. If you have a dad, give him a hug...if you're like Jon and you were raised by the TV, give that a hug (and maybe wipe the dust off the screen).Gregory Lang returned to the show with his latest books, Why a Son Needs a Dad and Why a Daughter Needs a Dad. As you would guess, both make great Father's Day gifts.The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oshkosh & Fond du Lac were given a rousing send-off to Noah's Ark by Mary, and then we had our BIG Father's Day giveaway. Congrats to the kids and the dads!Our movie pal Tony Meade gave us a look at today's new releases. The Proposal stars mega-babe Sandra Bullock, or you can check out Year One with mega-hunk Jack Black. Movie listings and showtimes online at k107.com.
And so we close in on another Father's Day weekend. What to get for the old man? Golf balls?...a new tie?...some sort of techie gadget? We have your chance to win a few prizes for dad tomorrow morning (waiting 'til the last minute, as usual)...so give us a listen and you just might score a major award with dad's name on it.Weekend Buzz took us around the South Valley to check the major events happening over the next few days. Visit our friends at The Paine or click on the Horicon Bank Community Calendar at k107.com for more fun ideas.Golf writer Bryan Fryklund told us about his latest book, The Golf Fanatic's Guide to Hawaii...a perfect gift for the dad hoping to get lei'd on the first tee.Brian Carter talked weekend seafood options, and our K107.1 Relationship Guru Bob Buchicchio gave us tips on dealing with cuckoo family members during these months of reunions and weddings.
Let's go ahead and start out with a Megan Fox photo for the second day in a row. We listed the photo yesterday as being from the London premiere of the new Transformers movie, but that was actually taken at the Berlin premiere (our bad). Today's photo was taken in London and features Megan with her finest "get that yellow rose away from me, you freakin' loser" face. Adorable.Kevin Miller from the Windhover Center gave us a rundown on summer events, including the Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday. Dr. Feelgood also stopped by to talk about eye injuries, how to prevent them, and the best treatment options.Singer-songwriter Jennie DeVoe chatted about her fourth album, Strange Sunshine, set to be released July 21. Check out Jennie online, or at her upcoming live show at the Windhover on June 26.Our homeboy Dave Haase from Attitude Sports is the cover boy of a new book, The United States of Delirium. Even with superstardom just around the corner, Dave made time to tell us about the book and sign a few autographs. What a guy.
The new Transformers movie premiered over the weekend in London and it took a day for us to stop staring at the red carpet photos long enough to actually post them on our blog. A spoiler alert: it looks like Optimus Prime leaves his headlights on in the sequel.Nick 'n Willy's the new sponsor for our new release Tuesdays, and what a day to get started! Free pizza and the new Spinal Tap album! Wow.A great new Father's Day book for the grilling dad in your life, Seven Fires: Grilling the Argentine Way, has just hit stores. South America's most popular chef, Francis Mallmann gave us a look at his signature dishes and grilling techniques.K107.1 beauty expert Jackie Silver took a look at summer feet (better her than us) and talked about how to get the most out of your pedicure, especially important during sandal season.
Putting a cap on yet another Walleye Weekend. Thanks to everyone who made time to stop over and see us at the K107.1/Citizen's First Credit Union stage. Always nice to meet & greet our stalkers face-to-face.Paula Span is the author of When The Time Comes, a look at families dealing with aging parents. The struggles are well documented, but what are the solutions? Paula provides answers and more resources online.We got tips to keep young drivers safe during the summer travel season from Bridgestone Americas' Dan McDonald. The Think Before You Drive program features an interactive website designed to enhance driving skills and reduce accidents.Susan Anderson stopped by for another Medium Monday. Susan takes your calls one Monday a month, and is also available for private readings.
On today's edition of As the Butterflies Churn...
We're live at Fond du Lac's Lakeside Park getting set for Walleye Weekend 2009. Stop out and see us later tonight for live music from Road Trip, and find a full schedule of events at http://www.fdlfest.com/.
Tony braved the chill to give us a rundown on The Taking of Pelham 123, today's only notable new release. Movie listings and showtimes at k107.com.
And finally, did someone mention a Game 7 tonight?
The excitement builds as Walleye Weekend eve has arrived and children around the South Valley hang their stockings with care in anticipation of finding a big juicy fish tomorrow morning.Just a ton of non-Walleye related events happening this weekend, as we found out with our Weekend Buzz segment. As always, the Horicon Bank Community Calendar is here to serve your planning needs at k107.com. Actor Tommy Savas gave us an inside look at his YouTube sensation, Psycho Girlfriend. The painful truth can be found (for adults only) at Tommy's website. Brian Carter gave us a rundown of the weekend seafood scene and our K107.1 Lifestyle Diva Jerusha Stewart proclaimed, "the time is NOW to start getting swimsuit ready!" Directly from the New York Post's Page Six, Paula Froelich chatted about her debut novel, Mercury in Retrograde. Loosely based on some of Paula's own experiences in the world of newspapers, it would make a great gift for the gay dad in your life this Father's Day.
'Tis the weekend to celebrate dad, pappy, father, papa, deadbeat, and all things in between. If you have a dad, give him a hug...if you're like Jon and you were raised by the TV, give that a hug (and maybe wipe the dust off the screen).
