WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Spring is a season of gentle renewal—a time when the earth awakens, energy stirs, and new possibilities emerge. This half-day retreat is an invitation to reconnect with yourself and embrace the fresh momentum of the season. Through guided meditations, mindful walking, and reflections, you’ll explore simple yet nourishing practices to bring renewal into your daily […]

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 […]

Every Sunday in April Join us for an unforgettable journey of mindfulness and serenity inside the majestic Cave of the Mounds. This unique event begins with a silent guided walk through the breathtaking limestone formations, allowing you to connect deeply with the natural beauty and ancient energy of the cave. Accompanied by gentle meditation music, […]

Amanda Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Rise, a social movement accelerator. She is a 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and star of the Emmy-nominated documentary Rise Above. She penned her own civil rights into existence and unanimously passed the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights, after having to navigate the broken criminal justice […]

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 8th, from 4-8pm, as UW–Madison’s Global Health Institute (GHI), Office of Global Health in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), and CALS Global at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) invite you to attend the 20th Annual Global Health Symposium: Why Global Health Networks Matter. […]

Voted #1 Rising Star Male Vocalist and Rising Star Trumpeter by DownBeat Magazine! 6:00 & 8:00 Showtimes | Info at JazzCoterie.com Jazz Coterie concert series presents Benny Benack III on his Midwest Jazz Collective tour with Tyler Henderson (p), Caleb Tobocman (b), and Charles Goold (d). New York trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Benny Benack has been […]

The Palmyra-Eagle Community Band, Palmyra United Methodist Church and St. Matthew Lutheran Church present their 2025 Ecumenical Worship Service at the Palmyra United Methodist Church 122 N 5th St, Palmyra, WI on Wednesday April 9. The Prelude will begin at approximately 6:50PM with the service starting at 7pm. Concert features “American Hymn Tune Trilogy”, “You […]

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 […]

Join Stand in the Light Memory Choir for their spring concert “Together We Shine”. Two concert times available, 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Stand in the Light Memory Choir consists of people experiencing early to mid-stages of memory loss, their caregivers and volunteer singers who come together to share their love of music, performing for […]

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 […]

Join Stand in the Light Memory Choir for their spring concert “Together We Shine”. Two concert times available, 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Stand in the Light Memory Choir consists of people experiencing early to mid-stages of memory loss, their caregivers and volunteer singers who come together to share their love of music, performing for […]

Pope Farm Conservancy is located on a unique geological point where three distinct watersheds converge. Water from the property can flow towards the Sugar River to the south, Black Earth Creek to the north, and Pheasant Branch/Lake Mendota to the east. Join us for an engaging presentation on April 10th, 2025, at Pope Farm Elementary […]

For the fourth time since 2018, the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will take the stage in the Grand Hall of the Turner Hall of Monroe, WI on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm. General seating tickets are $30 in advance (online only, through Saturday, April 5) or $35 at the door. Doors open […]

Even though often called a “newgrass” or jam band, the Lil Smokies’ high-energy acoustic music has evolved into its own distinctive sound on their fourth and latest studio album, Break of the Tide, which finds them emerging from the Covid lockdown stronger than ever. “Sort of a fusion of lyric-driven folk music, pop harmonies and […]

Three Day Event! Join us April 11-13 for an unforgettable experience featuring keynote addresses from renowned speakers, interactive ghost hunts, workshops, and a marketplace of 100+ vendors showcasing products from […]

It’s never too early to learn to love art! Construct a colorful basketful of paper fruits and vegetables perfect for imaginative play. Then join in the sing-alongs at 10:15 and […]

April 11 – May 25, 2025 Going to Work for the Community: A Visual History of the Beckum-Stapleton Little League Gallery Night Opening—April 11, 5-9 p.m., featuring a Gallery Talk […]

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 […]

Prepare for an electrifying evening where opera’s elegance meets the thrill of a boxing match at Fresco Fight Night. This unique fundraiser is set to dazzle audiences with a blend […]

With countless tunes you know from the first note, rip-roaring gigs you can count on, and a whole lot of energy you’ll take home with you, BoDeans continue to contribute […]

With support from City Cast Madison & Working Draft Beer Company, connect with other classical music lovers ages 21-40 and enjoy an exclusive post-concert event in the Overture Center’s Wisconsin […]

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 […]

Three Day Event! Join us April 11-13 for an unforgettable experience featuring keynote addresses from renowned speakers, interactive ghost hunts, workshops, and a marketplace of 100+ vendors showcasing products from […]

In celebration of the launch of Bon Iver’s new album “fABLE,” join us for the premiere of the previously unreleased triptych film “SABLE,” a poignant collaboration between Wisconsin artists Bon Iver and Erinn Springer. “SABLE,” depicts a journey of introspection and emotional evolution. Through minimalist visuals and contemplative imagery, the three-song EP from Bon Iver […]

The Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin (CAS) will present Say It With Music – The Great American Songbook on Saturday, April 12th 7PM at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Avenue in Racine. This nostalgic retrospective and reinterpretation of American musical genius will wrap up the CAS’s 38th season of presenting high-quality, innovative choral programs. […]

Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band founded by lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith and 2-time Grand National champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker. Rounding out the current touring lineup are guitarist Avril Smith, and bassist Vickie Vaughn. Hailing from across North America, and reared in diverse musical styles, Della Mae is one of the most […]

The Wisconsin Baroque Ensemble invites you to a concert of baroque chamber music. Saturday April 12 at 7:30 PM St Andrew’s Episcopal church 1833 Regent Street, Madison tickets at the door only: $20 (students $10) Mimmi Fulmer – soprano Nathan Giglierano – baroque violin Eric Miller – viola da gamba Monica Steger – traverso, harpsichord […]