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September Writing Challenge at Manitowoc Public Library

Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc

Have you always wanted to write but can’t find the right time to start? How does Monday, September 1 sound? That’s when the September Writing Challenge kicks off at Manitowoc […]

Participation is Free!

RoundTrip Smart Trips Challenge

N/A Wisconsin

RoundTrip Greater Madison, a public program in Dane County, is hosting the Smart Trips Challenge this September. The month-long event encourages residents to swap solo car trips for biking, busing, […]

Free

Family Fun Fest

Bridge Point Church 2421 W Point Rd, GREEN BAY

Join us on Bridge Point’s lawn for this FREE family event with something for everyone to enjoy. Entertainment provided by Magician Daryl Rodgers, live music by Bobby Rivers. Activities include rock climbing, bounce house, children’s games, face painting, craft and vendor show, raffle, reasonably priced food, and more!

Free

All Wright: A Day Like No Other at Taliesin

Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center 5607 County Road C, Spring Green

Wright in Wisconsin presents ALL WRIGHT: A DAY LIKE NO OTHER on Saturday, September 6th (the weekend following Labor Day). This exclusive experience grants unprecedented access to Taliesin (including residence, Wright’s studio, Cornelia Brierly’s living quarters), Hillside Drafting Studio and Theater (including Assembly Hall, dining room, and dorm rooms), Tan-y-Deri (Porter residence), Romeo and Juliet […]

$230.00

Art Escape

From painters, jewelers, potters, and sculptors to woodworkers and performers, Bayfield’s high-quality art scene is worth celebrating. Join us for the second annual “Art Escape,” a nine-day celebration of “all things art” across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Experience the arts through demonstrations, and open houses, and create your own masterpiece through a workshop. Come […]

Free

Wisconsin at Work Walking Tour

History Maker Space 1 S Pinckney St, Madison

Discover the people, places and movements that contributed to Madison’s long legacy of labor during this unique walking tour through the capital city. Set within Wisconsin’s history of labor legislation, learn about how people have made a living over time and the leaders and community organizations that shaped the area’s labor rights movements, visit sites […]

Festival of Arts

Festival of Arts

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Avenue, Bayfield

Join us for this juried arts & crafts show held in Memorial Park on the scenic shores of Lake Superior. A place of inspiration for many artists who live, work, play and visit Bayfield. Visitors will find a unique selection of pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture, glass works, wood carvings, photography and more. There will also […]

Free
Wausau Festival of Arts

Wausau Festival of Arts

The 400 Block The 400 Block, Wausau

The Wausau Festival of Arts has celebrated its annual outdoor art festival since 1965. Held in Wausau’s beautiful downtown, on the 400 Block and 3rd Street, the Festival proudly features 120 juried fine artists from Wisconsin and across the United States who display their works of art for sale and compete for awards. Patrons can […]

Wisconsin at Work Walking Tour

History Maker Space 1 S Pinckney St, Madison

Discover the people, places and movements that contributed to Madison’s long legacy of labor during this unique walking tour through the capital city. Set within Wisconsin’s history of labor legislation, learn about how people have made a living over time and the leaders and community organizations that shaped the area’s labor rights movements, visit sites […]

Urban Triage Harvest Festival

Farley Center for Peace, Justice, Sustainability 2299 Spring Rose Rd., Verona

Don’t miss Urban Triage’s Harvest Festival! This community event is open to everyone of all ages, and everything is free! Amazing Entertainment: • Live band performances that’ll get you moving • Mind-blowing magic shows & skilled jugglers • Breathtaking stilt walkers & aerialist performances • Heart-stopping tightrope acts Family Fun Galore: • Face painting for […]

Free

Music is Architecture Thawed: Ben and Leo Sidran

Hillside Theater 6604 Hwy 23 Trunk, Spring Green

Form, structure, improvisation and chaos in jazz. Ben and Leo Sidran in concert and conversation. If, as Goethe wrote, architecture can be seen as frozen music, perhaps music can be seen as architecture thawed. Join father and son Ben and Leo Sidran, at the iconic Hillside Theater at Taliesin, as they discuss what this might mean, […]

$45.00

Madison Maennerchor Sings!

Essen Haus Restaurant 514 E. Wilson St, Madison

Sept 6, 7 pm: The Maennerchor sings traditional Oktoberfest songs at the Essen Haus Restaurant, 514 E. Wilson St, Madison. Prost! Sept 18: Madison Maennerchor invites all singers interested in TTBB choral music in German to our “Open Haus.” Come enjoy some songs, talk to members and the director, and even join the choir starting […]

Free

Mind The Gap (The Gapinski Family)

Cup O Joy Music Venue 525 N Taylor St, Green Bay

MIND THE GAP: (The Gapinski family), playing all kinds of acoustic music, mostly folk, bluegrass, and country. 7:30pm (Doors 6:45pm) Early Entry can come in 6:30-6:45pm

$11.90

Macbeth

City Green 710 New York Ave, Sheboygan

Seven Ages Theatricals is thrilled to present free performances of Shakespeare’s haunting and violent tragedy, Macbeth. Macbeth tells a cautionary tale of ambition, greed, and murder as the titular role is told by three mysterious Witches that he will ascend to be the King of Scotland, though none of his children will do so. Is […]

Free

Deidre McCalla

The Coffee House 2717 E. Hampshire St., Milwaukee

Deidre McCalla is an American singer-songwriter from New York City. McCalla was raised around the folk music scene of Macdougal Street in New York, where she began her career. In 1983, she moved to northern California. She has released several albums on the women’s music label Olivia Records. “Socially relevant, deeply personal… Deidre has always […]

$5 – $15
Festival of Arts

Festival of Arts

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Avenue, Bayfield

Join us for this juried arts & crafts show held in Memorial Park on the scenic shores of Lake Superior. A place of inspiration for many artists who live, work, play and visit Bayfield. Visitors will find a unique selection of pottery, painting, jewelry, sculpture, glass works, wood carvings, photography and more. There will also […]

Free
Wausau Festival of Arts

Wausau Festival of Arts

The 400 Block The 400 Block, Wausau

The Wausau Festival of Arts has celebrated its annual outdoor art festival since 1965. Held in Wausau’s beautiful downtown, on the 400 Block and 3rd Street, the Festival proudly features 120 juried fine artists from Wisconsin and across the United States who display their works of art for sale and compete for awards. Patrons can […]