WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

The Wisconsin Historical Society and the Center for the Study of the American Constitution at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are excited to present the 2025 James Madison Lecture featuring Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center. Rosen is also a professor of law at the George Washington University Law School and a […]

Noon Hour Philosophers – 2025 Fall Schedule Fascinating speakers on diverse subjects of community interest, free and open to the public Meets at First English Lutheran Church 326 E. North St. (corner of Drew St.) Parking Lot Entrance 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Guests always welcome, bring a friend Check our Facebook page for cancellations […]

Can Dementia Be Prevented? What really works when it comes to preventing dementia? October 8, 2025 6 p.m. | Cleary & Friends Alumni Center FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Join Alexis Eastman, M.D., a leading expert in geriatric medicine, for a dynamic, one-hour session exploring the latest scientific findings on how to reduce your […]

The 23rd Annual Pumpkin Run ATV/UTV Rally kicks off Columbus Day weekend in Mercer, Wisconsin. The event, held Thursday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12, promotes riding in Iron County, Wisconsin – the ultimate ATV and UTV adventure! A Multi-day poker run, ATV, UTV and lawn tractor pulls, the Great Pumpkin Parade through downtown Mercer, […]

In October, the veil between our world and the next grows thin at Old World Wisconsin… watch as supernatural tales brought from cultures the world over come to life before […]

Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes – Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends […]

It’s fall in the Kettle Moraine! Celebrate this most colorful time of the year with traditional autumnal activities fit for the whole family. Try your hand at pumpkin carving, apple pressing and festive games like Snap Apple before heading over to the candlelit Herrling Sawmill. There, you’ll hear both the rumble of an up-and-down water-powered […]

In October, the veil between our world and the next grows thin at Old World Wisconsin… watch as supernatural tales brought from cultures the world over come to life before your very eyes for an eerie evening of Halloween-themed spook-tacular activities! Explore the historic Crossroads Village after nightfall for a spirited, one-of-a-kind adventure full of […]

Born twenty years and sixty miles apart in southwest Wisconsin, Frank Lloyd Wright and Georgia O’Keeffe were deeply influenced by the unique landscapes of the late-nineteenth century Midwest. Friends for many years, O’Keeffe and Wright’s only documented meeting was at Taliesin in 1942 — an experience that helped inspire a painting O’Keeffe later gifted to […]

Iliza Shlesinger has cemented herself as one of the world’s premiere stand-up comedians. On March 11th, Shlesinger will release her 7th special, Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal, globally on Amazon Prime Video. An explosive and relentlessly funny hour, Iliza covers everything from shower sex, ugly wives and the ideal man to the truth about the […]

Last Podcast on the Left barrels headlong into all things horror — as hosts Marcus Parks, Henry Zebrowski and Ed Larson cover dark subjects spanning Jeffrey Dahmer, werewolves, Jonestown, iconic […]