Join us for a brand-new concert series! Sip with the stalactites, underground in a Happy Hour like setting. Unwind where the music echoes through stone and time. This unique pairing ~ live local music with the underground magic of the Cave. Enjoy refreshing drinks, mingle in the glow of cave lights, and let the rhythm […]

Create a beeswax painting with encaustic artist Jessie Fritsch at Buzz in Art Studios. • Friday, January 16 — 5:00–7:00 PM This 2-hour workshop is perfect for beginners and first-time guests. You’ll learn one encaustic technique and complete a 5×7″ or 6×6″ finished artwork in a small-group studio setting. Choose ONE technique: • Representational Painting […]

Creating art in a studio environment is a wonderful way to unlock your creativity, and it can be a fulfilling experience for everyone, regardless of skill level. You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy your time in the studio. This stress-free atmosphere provides an opportunity to practice your skills while connecting with others. […]

Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter and spontaneity as Lost In the Woods Improv presents The Armando! This isn’t your typical scripted performance – it’s a completely unique experience crafted right before your eyes and exclusive to The Backstage. But who/what is Armando? The Armando is an improv show that bases the action […]

DANEN KANE: The lyrics are vulnerable, almost aching, yet marked by an undeniable sense of hope. Musically, Danen’s sound draws from a variety of influences from European rock, earthy jazz. 7:30pm, Doors 6:45pm

Eau Claire singer/songwriter Andy Hanson brings his guitar and voice to the Wild Hog. His song writing brings him along several paths which explore what life brings, such as experiences […]

Spend four immersive hours creating a beeswax painting while working with encaustic (beeswax) in a fully equipped studio with Jessie Fritsch at Buzz in Art Studios. Create on two small panels or one 8×10″ or 8×8″ wood panel. • Saturday, January 17 — 10am-2pm This longer session allows for layering, detail, and the option to […]

Wild Hog and Yahara River join forces for a monthly singalong playalong hootenanny. Free and open to the public, with donations accepted. Come down with voices and stringed and other compatible instruments to share your songs and the favorite songs of others.

Create a beeswax painting with encaustic artist Jessie Fritsch at Buzz in Art Studios. • Saturday, January 17 — 3:00–5:00 PM (Afternoon Session) This 2-hour workshop is perfect for beginners and first-time guests. You’ll learn one encaustic technique and complete a finished artwork in a small-group studio setting. Choose ONE technique: • Representational Painting • […]

The “Winter Escape” at Cave of the Mounds is a Hawaiian-themed party designed to bring a burst of tropical warmth to the chilly Midwest winter. Guests are invited to trade their winter coats and adorn their Hawaiian shirts and beach hats as they explore the uniquely lit cave. The Cave will feature ambient lighting, while […]

BENT GRASS: instrumentation includes Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Stand-Up Bass, Dobro and four part harmonies, traditional and original FOLK, BLUEGRASS & GOSPEL Show 7:30pm, Doors 6:45pm, Early Birds come in 6:30-6:45pm