We Are The Willows is an alternative and indie rock band that crafts dynamic songs with a contemplative air. The quintet will play the Opera House stage on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 7:30 PM. Doors will open at 6:30 PM. Tickets will range from $20 to $25 (plus Eventbrite fees) and will increase by […]
🌳 Join Us for a Tree Walk! 🌳 Curious about the trees in South Madison? Want to learn more about how they benefit our community? 🌿🍂 Come explore with the Urban Tree Alliance on a guided Tree Walk! We’ll take a stroll through local green spaces, identify various tree species, and share tips on how […]
This year’s Beet Street is happening on Saturday, October 5th! The annual, family-friendly celebration takes over the 2400 block of S. Wentworth Avenue between Cactus Club (Russell Ave) and Goodkind (Potter Ave) to celebrate music, food, art, and community. Our quiet tree-lined street will transform into a bustling array of artists and small, independent businesses. […]
Walk to the end of the south pier and explore the 1912 Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse! Learn the history of the harbor and the need for a lighthouse here, as well as the steps being taken to protect the building today. Walk through all 4 levels of the lighthouse climbing all the way to the lantern, […]
Winterberry Art and Gift Show will take place again Mid October at Klein’s Floral and Greenhouses. An intimate art fair where the public is invited to linger, enjoy local artists’ work, and interact with artists. Ceramics, Paintings, Fiber, Jewelry, Photography, Sculpture, Wood, and more. Creativity and talent will be on display! Looking for unique one-of-a-kind […]
Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to welcome LA Phil Principal Violist Teng Li for the premiere of a new viola concerto by award-winning local composer Chiayu Hsu, inspired by the history of the Chippewa Valley and commissioned especially for CVSO’s 50th anniversary season. The concerto will take us on a voyage through the past, […]
The public is invited to attend a poetry reading at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 13th at Drummond Public Library and Historical Museum, 14990 Superior Street in Drummond. Audience members first will be invited to share one or two short poems about any theme. Then regional poets published in the 2025 Wisconsin Poets (Desk) Calendar will […]
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 […]
The Langlade County Historical Society and the Antigo Community Theatre have teamed up to offer a living history event with a Langlade County Cemetery Tour: “Presenting the Past with a Musical Twist”. The hour-long presentation is in the form of a walking tour through the Queen of Peace Cemeteries, with small audience groups led from […]
This year, on Indigenous Peoples Day, Raven Chacon, Shara Nova, and Carla Kihlstedt will join Present Music for a special event in the hand-dug Historic Miller Caves. Grammy-nominated indie singer/composer Shara Nova will perform her latest My Brightest Diamond songs with PM musicians. Composer Raven Chacon made his mark here in 2021 with his Pulitzer […]
Mercury specializes in DIY and home maintenance. She expertly teaches your audience all about unclogging drains, drywall repair, the best tools for your home toolbox, replacing an outlet, knowing your […]
Big Sisters of Greater Racine is proud to announce its upcoming “Murder Mystery Dinner” fundraiser event. The event will take place at Infusino’s Banquet Hall, 3201 Rapids Drive., Racine.. Doors will open at 5:30 pm followed by dinner at 6:20 pm. The evening will also include 50/50, gift card raffles, and silent auction. All proceeds […]
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
Connect with other classical music lovers (and Halloween fans) ages 21-40 and enjoy an exclusive post-concert event in the Overture Center’s Promenade Hall. Meet musicians of the MSO, eat, drink, and dance with music courtesy of DJ Femme Noir! Tickets are $55 and include a Circle-level concert ticket and post-concert event access with food and […]
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
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 […]
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
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
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 experiences in her family and still gets invited to Thanksgiving dinner. Attendees will learn how to tell the truth. Where to find medical records, police […]
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 […]
Join the Center for Journalism Ethics for a conversation with Jonathan Martin, politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO, on the ethical challenges of covering elections and politics in these polarized times. Award-winning journalist Mike Gousha will conduct this interview, which is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the UW-Madison Center […]
We are proud to announce “Civics and Cinema,” a new program devoted to sharing classic movies, bringing the community together, and fostering civic conversations. The program is sponsored by the Rivioli Theater, Rebuilding American Civics, and the DB Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University. Join Sam Scinta (Lecturer, UW La Crosse Political […]
Jazz Coterie presents one of New York’s rising star singers Richard Cortez with Tyler Henderson on piano. Info & Tickets at JazzCoterie.com | $30 General Admission | FREE for Music Students | 50% for Musicians & Educators This exciting new singer is one to watch! Emerging from the New York City jazz scene, Richard Cortez […]
Hypnotist | Magician | Mentalist October 25, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. Join us for an AfterGlow in The Grand Lounge! The Haunted Happenings Series is supported by Travel Wisconsin Las […]
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. 26. This family friendly event will give you a chance to participate in some of the many activities available at MacKenzie including archery, compass skills, […]
Tickets $10 general admission or $5 student/ALL member in advance online, or $15 for everyone at the door. Tickets available at https://friend.bpt.me. Opening the show will be Sahada Buckley. Andrew Fitzpatrick and Jon Mueller previously shared the stage as members of the group Volcano Choir. As Friend, the duo explore a new direction, using acoustic […]
Host of Sparrows, the acoustic duo of Lis Shea and Zack Wyatt, brings tender harmonies to original folk songs evoking love and loss, family and friends, melancholy and joy. Stories to Tell: Narratives in Fiber is a juried exhibition that features the work of seventeen artists who explore personal, cultural, and political narratives. The artists […]
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 2nd from 12 to 5pm as we host our Annual Open Studio Day 2024. Over 50 artist studios will be open at this annual autumn arts celebration event! Meet our student artists, see their work, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our classrooms and studios of the Art Lofts […]