WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

What is a Dementia Friendly Community? It is a community that shows a high level of public awareness and understanding of dementia, in which it is possible for people with dementia to live a good life, enabled to live as independently as possible and continue to be a part of their community. Most importantly, it […]

Wish there was a way to get a crash-course on the most unique aspects of Wisconsin history in one place? Look no further than History Sandwiched In, where scholars, historians, authors and community members from across the state join together to hold engaging discussions on wide-ranging historical topics of interest. From the hidden history of […]

Kids’ Art Days: Papermaking Learn how to make your own eco-friendly paper. Kids and their families will create handmade paper by mixing recycled paper scraps, water, dried flowers, and seeds. $5 general admission, $3 seniors and students, 12 & younger free

Want to master the art of spinning wool? This interactive workshop will take fledgling and seasoned students alike through 1800s yarn design: start with sheep fleece and finish with your own wool yarn. Learn how to wash, prepare and card wool before trying your hand at using a spinning wheel like those used in the […]

Celebrate 60 years of the Lakefront Festival of Art! A summertime tradition, the three-day event brings together established and emerging artists with festivalgoers of all ages at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s lakeside campus. With 30 more artist booths this year, there’s even more to explore and enjoy. Discover and purchase one-of-a-kind art from 145 jury-selected […]

Dr. Andrew White, Baritone; and Dr. David Bohn, organ & piano, join up to give a wonderful concert to start this summer’s season of “Music On the Hill” at our beautiful St. John XXIII: St. Mary’s church site. Come listen to some incredibly talented musicians and inside the amazing acoustics and beauty of our 1882 […]

Celebrate 60 years of the Lakefront Festival of Art! A summertime tradition, the three-day event brings together established and emerging artists with festivalgoers of all ages at the Milwaukee Art Museum’s lakeside campus. With 30 more artist booths this year, there’s even more to explore and enjoy. Discover and purchase one-of-a-kind art from 145 jury-selected […]

Embark on a narrated cruise that dives into the stories and secrets of legendary beer barons who once called the shores of Geneva Lake home. Join us as we follow in the footsteps of the brewing magnates who used the glittering shores and quiet nooks of Lake Geneva to escape—see a collection of beautiful, historic […]