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  • Wisconsin Science Festival

    Statewide in Wisconsin 330 N Orchard St, Madison, WI 53715, Madison, W, United States

    Celebrate curiosity at #WiSciFest! October 14-20, 2024 The weeklong Wisconsin Science Festival features events throughout Wisconsin for people of all ages. Activities include hands-on science experiments, live Q&A sessions and interviews with scientists, demonstrations, performances, behind-the-scenes tours and more. Explore nature at our BioBlitz. Take in a book talk with an award-winning author. Cultivate your […]

    Free

  • Books as Passports: Traveling the World with When in Rome and Paris by the Book

    LE Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire

    Join Wisconsin author Liam Callanan as he takes the audience on a dynamic European tour through the pages of his most recent novel, When in Rome, and a very special audiovisual display. Building on the virtual tour, Callanan will discuss the important role of “place” in building a novel. More details: https://www.cvbookfest.org/festival-events/liam-callanan

    Free

  • Arshay Cooper: Calling People In

    L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire

    Cooper’s attuned focus on human connection exemplifies the power of navigating conflict through a more compassionate and nuanced lens. The outcome of that approach is as humbling as it is transformative. And it seems to be universally understood and desperately craved. Cooper will share his stories and urge others to engage in our divided world […]

    Free

  • Small in Size, Big in Personality

    LE Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire

    Want to find a new weekend escape? Or, maybe, get to know your state a little better? Develop a deeper appreciation for lesser-known destinations in Wisconsin with longtime travel author Mary Bergin. Bergin will share her selective guide to rural treasures and her affinity for small-town life in Wisconsin. More details: https://www.cvbookfest.org/festival-events/mary-bergin

    Free

  • Adversity is a Team Sport

    LE Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire

    Northwoods is a murder mystery that goes beyond the crime to explore themes of strength in the face of adversity. It’s a story that celebrates the resilience that blooms when individuals lean on each other, share burdens, and forge bonds that defy the darkest of circumstances. Join the author in a discussion about compassion and […]

    Free

  • Hmong Mythology and Folklore in Fiction

    LE Phillips Memorial Public Library 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire

    Lee will share a brief history and overview of Hmong mythology and how she incorporated that into Pahua and the Soul Stealer and the overall importance of diverse characters and cultures within the literary landscape. Gain a fuller understanding and appreciation for stories from different cultures and their importance to all children. More details: https://www.cvbookfest.org/festival-events/lori-m-lee

    Free

  • Poetry and Conversation

    Pablo Center at the Confluence 128 Graham Ave, Eau Claire

    This event is the Nadine St. Louis Memorial Poetry Conversation 2024. Poems and conversation with Bayfield’s current Poet Laureate, Denise Sweet, moderated by Max Garland. More details: https://www.cvbookfest.org/festival-events/denise-sweet

    Free

  • Writing Painful Stories About the People You Love Most

    Pablo Center at the Confluence 128 Graham Ave, Eau Claire

    The truth hurts. But it doesn’t have to ruin your relationships. Meg Kissinger will explain how she wrote an honest, unflinching memoir about some of the most humiliating and painful […]

    Free

  • Chippewa Valley Book Festival: 3 Evening Events

    Pablo Center at the Confluence 128 Graham Ave, Eau Claire

    From the Tengri Mountains to the Chippewa Valley 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Many might think that they are far from supporting the genocide happening in Xinjiang (Chinese-occupied East Turkestan), but will be shocked to find out that even the clothes they wear support those horrors. Author and activist Gulchehra Hoja will provide an insightful […]

    Free

  • MacKenzie Fall Festival

    MacKenzie Center W7303 County Road CS & Q, Poynette

    Come enjoy the beauty of fall at the MacKenzie Center, W7303 County Road CS & Q, Poynette, WI, 53955. Event runs from 10 am – 2 pm on Saturday, Oct. […]

    $15

  • 2024 Holiday Folk Fair International

    Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center 8200 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis

    The 81st Holiday Folk Fair International will be held Fri., Nov. 22 – Sun., Nov. 24, 2024, at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis. A program of the International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW), Holiday Folk Fair International celebrates the cultural heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin. This […]

    $16

  • Small Business Saturday Holiday Craftacular

    Garver Feed Mill 3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI, United States

    Join us for our most fun-filled Holiday Craftacular yet! We will be filling the gorgeous Canvas room as well as the Atrium for this show! 🎄🎁 Special drop in crafts […]