WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Every Sunday July & November 2025 (except 11/30) Walk through what used to be an ancient ocean and look for fossils older than the dinosaurs. In a limestone cave, there are many fossils to see. Learn from our Cave Educator about different fossils that have been discovered. Fossilization is rare. According to the BBC, scientists […]

News Release: “Mill Street Live” will be celebrating its 17th year as Plymouth Arts Center’s premier summer musical series. Initiated in 2009, the series continues to be well-known for its high-energy performances, fantastic music selections, choreography, and showmanship. This live musical revue showcases local performers ages 16 and up, and their abilities to sing, dance, […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

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 […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 17 through August 28, 2025 in Memorial Park. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The […]

La Crosse Concert Band 2025, our 95TH season, since 1930! 6/11 CONDUCTOR: Dr. Tammy Fisher Concert Title: “Let There Be Light” 6/18 CONDUCTOR: Kristin Freedlund Concert Title: “It’s a Zoo Out There!” 6/25 CONDUCTORS: Dr. Corey Pompey, Ryan Waldhart, Michelle Jensen and Elissa Kinstler Concert Title: “CELEBRATING AMERICAN COMPOSERS” 7/2 (NO CONCERT) 7/9 CONDUCTOR: Paula […]

This Hands-On History Workshop features baking and cooking at Old World Wisconsin! Get ready to knead, roll, bake and cook in this historic introduction to 1800s cooking. Step up to the 1880s stove in the Crossroads Village Four Mile House kitchen and tend the fire as you prepare meals eaten by previous generations of Wisconsin […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

IRISH DANCE CLASSES FOR KIDS OFFERED AT THE PLYMOUTH ARTS CENTER THIS SUMMER! The Plymouth Arts Center is thrilled to announce that Beginning Irish Dance Classes will be offered this summer for children ages 3 to 8+. This exciting six-week course is your child’s chance to step into the enchanting world of Irish dance. Classes […]

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 […]

La Crosse Concert Band 2025, our 95TH season, since 1930! Free, Wednesday evening band concerts, 7:00 PM, along the banks of the Mississippi, downtown La Crosse, WI, Riverside Park (100 Block, State St.) June 11th – July 30th (not 7/2). We suggest you drop off audience members, then find nearby downtown parking, such as nearby […]

Stand in the Light Memory Choir will gather for some casual summer sing-along fun for three Thursdays in July. These sing-alongs are open to the public with no registration required. The Summer Sings series will be held at the outdoor pavilion at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1120 Cedar St., Eau Claire. Please bring […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

Join Tanya Paul, Isabel and Alfred Bader Curator of European Art, for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in “The Brilliance of the Spanish World: El Greco, Velázquez, Zurbarán.”

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

In the years following the Civil War and into the 20th century, Madison was a growing and dynamic city. Working and living within this changing environment were Black residents who established a vibrant community around the East Dayton-North Blount-East Johnson Streets in downtown Madison—and in doing so, left a lasting and historic mark on the […]

Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 17 through August 28, 2025 in Memorial Park. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. The concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The […]

Hailing from Milwaukee, The Urbanites call forth a rootsy vibe of reggae, ska, dub, hip-hop, and neo-soul, rocking it steady with original songs and select reggae standards. Led by The Urban Empress, who motivates with her voice, while telling the heartfelt tale of perseverance through adversity as a Rasta woman, mother and community leader. The […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

Monday – Friday 10:00am & 1:00pm July & August Join us for a hands-on educational experience as we explore the world of gemstone mining! This free talk and live demonstration offers a behind-the-scenes look at how gemstones and are uncovered, identified, and preserved. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this program combines storytelling, geology, […]

**Every Friday through November** Cave of the Mounds is thrilled to announce the launch of its exclusive Blacklight & Brews Tour, an enchanting and unforgettable experience designed for adults. This unique 1-hour tour promises a captivating journey through the cave, illuminated by ultraviolet lights that reveal the dazzling beauty of fluorescent minerals and formations. One […]

News Release: “Mill Street Live” will be celebrating its 17th year as Plymouth Arts Center’s premier summer musical series. Initiated in 2009, the series continues to be well-known for its high-energy performances, fantastic music selections, choreography, and showmanship. This live musical revue showcases local performers ages 16 and up, and their abilities to sing, dance, […]

EVERY SATURDAY This FREE all-levels class will invite you to tune in with nature and yourself through accessible breathing techniques, poses (or asana) and meditation. MAY 31st- AUGUST 30th

Learn to write your name in Farsi, Nina Ghanbarzadeh’s mother tongue, using stencils and other art supplies. Start with a two-dimensional version, writing right to left, then experiment, as Ghanbarzadeh does in her exhibition, with three dimensions. Her work is on view at the Haggerty from June 12 through August 2 in The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary […]

In the years following the Civil War and into the 20th century, Madison was a growing and dynamic city. Working and living within this changing environment were Black residents who established a vibrant community around the East Dayton-North Blount-East Johnson Streets in downtown Madison—and in doing so, left a lasting and historic mark on the […]

**Every Saturday through November** Unique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You will learn about ultraviolet light, fluorescence, […]

Lanesboro Arts is thrilled to announce the outdoor summer music series Rhythms on the Root. The series takes place at Gateway Park and offers an infectious range of musical genres from regionally acclaimed bands. This year’s concert will take place from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Tickets are $20 General Admission […]