The 90 piece CVCB is made up of musicians from ages 18 – 80 from the Chippewa Valley. Performing a wide variety of traditional concert band repertoire to contemporary band works. The band is in its 31st season and directed by Jesse Farnlof. The concert is free to the public.
Charles Dickens, author, playwright, actor and social activist, was indeed a master of characters. Many of his characters were drawn from his surroundings and life experiences. Meet Catherine Dickens, as recreated by Jessica Michna, his long suffering wife and mother of ten children. In this first person monologue, Mrs. Dickens will give the audience an […]
Mrs. Charles Dickens If you have not seen Jessica Michna at work as a master of characters, please join us for Mrs. Charles Dickens! She will bring us into the life and time of the Mrs. Dicken! Charles Dickens, author, playwright, actor and social activist, was indeed a master of characters. Many of his characters […]
Award-winning author, musician, environmental educator, and storyteller Douglas Wood presents a Community Earth Day Concert. As Earth Day approaches, enjoy Doug’s songs about nurturing your soul and connecting to the earth. Perhaps best known as the author of Old Turtle, Doug Wood has written forty books and recorded nine albums. His music evokes the beauty […]
What’s in a Name? Who or what is behind the names we see around Rice Lake? Join us to hear Nicole speak about her study of Rice Lake’s history! Muschinske’s quest to learn the ‘who’s who’ of historical Rice Lake, such as Knapp and Stout, became interwoven with her pursuit of history and environmental knowledge […]
Bank fraud is a major issue that can cause serious financial losses for individuals, businesses, and financial institutions. Join us to learn more! My name is Gina Rivard, and I am a Branch Lead for CCF Bank in Rice Lake, WI. I began my banking career over 11 years ago as a teller and have […]
The Wabeno Area Players present the hilarious comedy, “Drinking Habits”, by Tom Smith on April 11 and 12 at 7:00pm AND April 13 at 2:00pm. Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this laugh-out-loud farce. Tickets and more information are available online at wabenoareaplayers.org. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/students and will also be sold […]
A new annual family event dedicated to educating members of the community about pollinators and natural living practices is coming to western Wisconsin. The Chippewa Valley Bee Expo will take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls. The event includes presentations and seminars throughout the day […]
Crex Meadows Part II: Wisconsin Wetland Species Hear all about the Glacial Lake Grantsburg properties in Burnett County! Wisconsin is home to thousands of unique wetland species, both flora and […]
Why do Birds Sing? Scientists have known how birds sing for decades but why they sing is still a puzzle. Please join us to learn more from Dr. Lauren Riters about birds and their songs. The focus of research in Dr. Riters lab is on the neural regulation of vocal communication in songbirds. She and […]