Underground Shakespeare Festival
Wisconsin Public Radio is proud to sponsor with the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Theatre Program the Underground Shakespeare Festival. In the 2012-2013 theatre season - beginning in October and ending in August, the works of William Shakespeare will independently appear in multiple theaters and arts venues in Northeastern Wisconsin. Here are upcoming performance dates and links to each company:
Door Shakespeare
Macbeth & Love's Labour's Lost
July 5th - August 18th
Egg Harbor, WI
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The Big Green: Sustainable Music Festival
Wisconsin Public radio is proud to sponsor the Second Annual Big Green: Sustainable Music Festival at Sunset Park in Kimberly. The festival features live music, locally sourced food, local merchandisers, handcrafted beers, workshops, kids activity area and exhibits. This near-zero waste public festival raises awareness of sustainability, encourages community involvement, supports diversity, and enhances our creative culture. Lineup of local bands includes The Chris Aaron Band, Ifdakar, Unity... the Band, Dead Horses, and Evergreen
The Big Green: Sustainable Music Festival
August 17th 10am-10pm
Kimberly Amphitheater - Sunset Park
Kimberly, WI
Tickets $5/advance and $8/day of
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Artstreet
Wisconsin Public radio is proud to sponsor the 32nd annual Artstreet in Downtown Green Bay. The event features 200 visual artists exhibiting for sale original works, artist demonstrations, strolling performers, three performing arts stages featuring a blend of jazz, blues, classical, dance and theater, gourmet treats and ethnic specialties, and hands-on art projects for kids. Visit WPR's information booth on Saturday and Sunday and meet regional hosts and staff.
Artstreet
August 23-25
Downtown Green Bay, WI
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Death's Door Barbeque
Wisconsin Public radio is proud to sponsor the second annual Death's Door Barbeque at the Washington Island Airport. The event is a KCBS-Sanctioned Competition with 100% Certified Judges and $7,500 in Prize Money. Enjoy arts & crafts, kids' activities, live music, food vendors, and Barbequed Chicken, Pork, Pork Ribs, and Beef Brisket as sold by competitors.
Death's Door Barbeque
August 23-24
Washington Island Airport
Free admission
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Jazzin Up the Links International Jazz and Wine Festival
Support for WPR comes from Tuscumbia Country Club in Green Lake featuring Jazzin' up the Links Jazz and Wine Festival. Enjoy three days of jazz and wine under the stars on a historic Wisconsin golf course. Headliners include Count Basie Orchestra, The Yellow Jackets and Hiroshima. The festival includes an art show, classic car show, craft beer and specialty wine tasting, outdoor cigar lounge, and more.
Jazzin Up the Links International Wine and Jazz Festival
August 30-September 1
Tuscumbia Country Club
Green Lake, WI
Tickets $40/day - $99/three day pass - $150/three day First Class
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Chihuly Venetians
Wisconsin Public Radio is proud to sponsor The Paine Art Center and Garden's Chihuly Venetians exhibit which features 47 vessels, 12 drawings, and a large-scale "chandelier" of more than 1500 pieces by America's greatest glass artist, Dale Chihuly. His "Venetians" take the glassmaking tradition to a new level of innovation, skill, spectacle, and grandeur.
