WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

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.

Join us for a hands-on cooking adventure where you’ll gain skills for outdoor cooking! In this class, we’ll teach you how to create a meal over a campfire and camp stove, using simple, yet effective techniques. Staff will review basic camping cooking equipment, build a campfire suitable for cooking, discuss safety around campfire cooking, and […]

Reflecting the La Follette School’s dedication to promoting civil discourse and working across differences at both the domestic and international levels, we are pleased to host Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who has extensive experience in international policy and in modeling respect and compromise in policymaking. In a moderated conversation with La Follette School Director Susan Webb […]

Join Tergar Madison for a 5-week hybrid workshop designed to make meditation enriching and accessible from anywhere. This program will guide you through the essential topics of awareness, compassion, and wisdom, blending traditional teachings with modern insights. The workshop will be led by Scott Anderson, an experienced meditator and teacher who combines his expertise in […]

Dr. Jen Rae, University of Wisconsin–Madison’s artist-in-residence and co-founder of The Centre for Reworlding, in partnership with the Division of the Arts at UW–Madison, is convening an invitational Creative Resilience […]

This exhibit will feature 18 Story Cloths from the La Crosse County Historical Society’s artifact collection and loaned from the Hmong Community and Cultural Center. This exhibit commemorates the 50th […]

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 […]

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 […]

In an exciting collaboration, Coastal Players and the Bayshore Arts Center are thrilled to announce the upcoming production of the iconic rock musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, which will grace the stage of the Herbert L. Williams Theater from April 4th to April 13th. Directed by Chase Grabowski, this production highlights the remarkable talents of many […]

Preble High School Show Choirs and their parents are putting on our annual Cabaret performance at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. Tickets at: https://cur8.com/projects/14623 The show is a variety show with songs, dances, and comedy sketches presented by the show choir performers. Guest performers will include Red Smith’s Sussex Street […]

During his years as lead singer and main songwriter of Toad the Wet Sprocket, Glen Phillips helped to create the band’s elegant folk/pop sound with honest, introspective lyrics that forged a close bond with their fans. When Toad went on hiatus, Glen launched a solo career with his album Abulum, and stayed busy collaborating with […]

Mom Prom- Under the Sea is a fun night out for charity! There will be dinner, dessert, dancing, a cash bar, raffles, and photo opportunities. Although it is called Mom Prom, the event is open to anyone over the age of 21. The theme this year is Under the Sea; come dressed up, in formal […]

Family Entertainment

Our 14th annual Community Sing features Midwest folk singers and song leaders Will Branch, Julie Thompson, and Craig Siemsen. Julie, Craig, and Will will lead the audience in a group sing featuring well known and loved songs. The Community Sing is part of a movement that started at the Ten Pound Fiddle in East Lansing, […]