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Party with a Purpose - Carnival Style
2025-09-27 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Oakstone Recreational, 304 Commerce Pkwy, Cottage Grove, 53527
Join The Loyal Order of the Caribbean Soul – Southern Wisconsin Parrothead Club at Oakstone Recreational in Cottage Grove for this year’s Party with a Purpose Fundraiser benefiting Camp Createability and the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin – South Central! All proceeds help to create inclusive opportunities and programs that empower our individuals.
Here are some of the fun activities that will be going on:
-Carnival Games
-Prizes
-Corn Hole Tournament
-Silent Auction
-Music from Banana Wind 12p-2p
-Music from Paul Hieser 2:30p-4p
-Food & Drink Specials
All tickets will be sold at the door. Corn Hole tournament practice will begin at 12pm with the tournament beginning at 1pm. Registration for the tournament will take place at the door and is $30/team.

Marathon County Historical Society presents History Speaks – We Can Do That: The Story of Larry and Elsie Lohr
2025-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Woodson History Center, 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau, Wisconsin, 54403, United States
The Marathon County Historical Society is proud to welcome Rick Lohr as our guest speaker for its History Speaks series at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Woodson History Center (410 McIndoe Street, Wausau).
This month is a look at the story of two young people of the Depression Era who succeeded in businesses in Marathon City. Their entrepreneurship in Lohr Furniture and Funeral Homes, and in developing Pine Valley Golf Course were just part of their contributions to the community and economy of Marathon City. They left their family a legacy of community service, perseverance, and risk taking.
Rick holds a master’s degree in teaching from UW-Stevens Point, with a concentration in 20th century East Asian history. Rick Lohr is a retired world history teacher at Wausau West and Newman High Schools, and owner/manager of Pine Valley Golf Course. He and his older sister, Jackie, and younger sister, Linda, are proud of the heritage of their parent’s accomplishments in Marathon City.
This event is free and open to the public—no RSVP required—and is presented in partnership with the Marathon County Public Library and sponsored by Janke Bookstore.
For more information please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at (715) 842-5750, online https://www.marathoncountyhistory.org or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MarathonCountyHistory/.
The Marathon County Historical Society is located in the Woodson History Center. Exhibit and office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. The Research Library is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tours of the Yawkey House Museum are available Tuesday through Sunday—please call for details.
MCHS’s mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit materials related to the history of Marathon County and to help the public connect with the past through education and storytelling.

Guided Black Light Tour
2025-09-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Cave of the Mounds, 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, 53517, United States
**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, and see the speleothems GLOW! The tour price includes a black light rental and a guided tour of Cave of the Mounds. Tickets are non-refundable. Please be aware, that tours are held in the dark which may be inappropriate for very young children. Tour price includes a black light rental.

Lasagna Buffet Dinner
2025-09-27 16:30 - 19:00 | Holy Assumption Church, 5601 Tower Ave., Superior, Wisconsin, 54880, United States
Lasagna Buffet Dinner on September 27 from 4:30 – 7pm at Holy Assumption Church.
Holy Assumption Catholic Church presents a fundraising lasagna buffet with salad, garlic bread and desserts. There will be a variety of lasagnas, including sauerkraut, traditional, vegetarian, chicken, seafood and more. A free will offering will be taken for school and orphanage supplies in Kisa and Mbeya, Tanzania.
Take-outs available.
Holy Assumption, 5601 Tower Ave. Superior WI 715-394-7919

China Lights: Magical Forest
2025-09-27 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-28 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-09-30 17:30 - 22:00, 2025-10-01 17:30 - 22:00 | Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr, Hales Corners, Wisconsin, 53130, United States
With more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern displays, Boerner Botanical Garden in Whitnall Park will be transformed into a magical forest for this 2025 season!
Complimentary live stage entertainment is included in the admission daily. The performance hours are 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:00pm. Each show lasts for about 30 minutes. Stage performance might be canceled due to rain or other inclement weather. Live stage entertainment will be at the shrub mall with acts such as Hat Juggling, Face Changing, Balancing, and more!
Enjoy Asian and Western cuisine from new and local vendors. Soda, beer, and hard seltzers are also available. View all of our vendors on the FAQs page!

Beaver Dam Country Jam fundraising concert for the Beaver Dam Area Community Choir
2025-09-27 19:00 - 20:45 | Beaver Dam High School Auditorium, 500 Gould St., Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, 53916, United States
Get ready for a foot-stompin’ good time at the Beaver Dam Country Jam, a fundraising concert for the Beaver Dam Area Community Choir!
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Join us on Saturday, September 27th, at 7:00 pm at the Beaver Dam High School Auditorium for a night of country music’s greatest hits. We’ll be playing classics from legends like Johnny Cash, The Chicks, John Denver, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, and more.
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The best part? Admission is FREE! This concert is made possible by our incredible patrons and sponsors, Jerrold & Kristie Lunde and In Honor of Judy Hein. All donations and new patron memberships will directly support the Beaver Dam Area Community Choir.
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The concert will feature fantastic vocals from choir members Ricardo Ramirez and Bryan Frazier, along with special guests Meg Scullin and Rachel Moldenhauer. They’ll be backed by a fantastic band: David Carlson (guitar), Mary Irwin (piano), Lakeisha Heeringa (violin & mandolin), Jeff Mroz (bass), and David Saniter (drums).
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For more information, visit www.bdchoir.com and follow us on Facebook for updates. We can’t wait to see you there!

CVSO Presents: Beethoven’s Fifth
2025-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Pablo Center at the Confluence, 128 Graham Ave, Eau Claire, 54701
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5—the first symphony ever conducted by Maestro Yasuda—is one of the most iconic works in classical music, its famous four-note opening beginning the journey from struggle to triumph. Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra also features cellist Nathaniel Pierce in Tchaikovsky’s elegant “Variations on a Rococo Theme” and Kernis’ lyrical “Air for Cello and Orchestra”.
Adults: $25/$40/$55 + fees; Students/Youth: $10 + fees (fees are $6.50 per ticket)

Coffee House Friends Gathering with JAM
2025-09-27 19:30 - 21:30 | The Coffee House, 2717 E. Hampshire St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, United States
Back in the day, folks would walk under the old Coffee House sign to enter a welcoming world of music and poet friends to talk about peace and justice, reminisce, and share their stories and songs. Tonight we invite everyone to join in on an old Coffee House tradition. Bring an instrument, a song or your own book of poems. You can come just to listen or join in yourself. The Coffee House Friends Gathering and Open Jam is a time to gather together listen, appreciate everybody’s contribution, and have fun singing: that’s what it’s all about!
This event is in-person only and will not be live-streamed.

House of Waters
2025-09-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Stoughton Opera House, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin, 53589, United States
“In today’s world, there are no musical boundaries,” says Max ZT of ‘House of Waters,’ a trio that makes those words come alive as they incorporate elements of West-African, jazz, psychedelic, indie rock, classical and world music into their astonishingly unique sound. The “Jimi Hendrix of the Hammered Dulcimer” (NPR), Max ZT is an innovator of an instrument rarely heard in contemporary music. With roots in Irish folk music, Max has studied in Senegal, where he trained with the Cissoko Griot family, and India, where he studied under the santoor master Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. His unorthodox playing style has been a pioneering force in revolutionizing dulcimer techniques. Moto Fukushima is a recognized master of the six-string bass. With a background in jazz improvisation, Western classical music and the music of South America, Moto’s playing is a combination of finesse, subtlety, and power that leaves audiences “slack-jawed in awe.” (Jazz Wise) Nominated for the Best Contemporary Instrumental album at the 2024 GRAMMY awards, House of Waters is at the forefront of jazz innovation. With their new GroundUp Music recording, On Becoming, Max ZT and Moto Fukushima are joined by first-call accompanists: drummer Antonio Sanchez joins them throughout the album, and guitarist Mike Stern and vocalist Priya Darshini join the innovative group as special guests. “The concept for our new album, On Becoming was tuning the collaboration, focusing on the moment, openness, presentness, composition as a connective tool, composition as an isolating tool,” Max ZT states. “And the fluidity between the two. ”According to House of Waters’ bassist, Moto Fukushima, they strive for openness married to accessibility. “I want to keep the freedom, but if we keep everything free — like certain kinds of abstract music… it can often be a little too far to communicate between us and the audience. We want to have a certain structure and balance.” House of Waters has scored an Emmy-winning documentary (ESPN), and recently re-scored three 100+ year-old French Dadaist-Era silent films in partnership with GroundUP Music and Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas. They have received the South Arts Jazz Road Grant and have an extensive touring history around the world. Having shared the stage with influential musicians including Pandit Ravi Shankar, Victor Wooten, Tinariwen, Snarky Puppy, Karsh Kale, and more: “House of Waters is a band that is bending the very fabric of the musical universe as we know it.” (Onstage Review)

Joss Stone
2025-09-27 20:00 - 22:00 | The Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Joss Stone is a Grammy and Brit Award-winning artist who released her acclaimed debut album, The Soul Sessions, in 2003, at the age of 16. Over her career, she has released nine studio albums, selling over 15 million copies worldwide.
Stone has performed and collaborated with legendary artists including James Brown, Burt Bacharach, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Sting, Van Morrison, Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, and Damien Marley, amassing over one billion streams in the US alone.
In 2014, she completed her audacious Total World Tour, performing and collaborating with local artists and charities in every country in the world.
Her 2022 release, Never Forget My Love, was her eighth studio album, written with and produced by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, with whom she also co-wrote music and lyrics for the West End musical The Time Traveller’s Wife.
In 2023, Stone embarked on her “20 Years of Soul” anniversary tour, during which she recorded her first live album, 20 Years of Soul – Live in Concert. She followed this with the Ellipsis Tour in 2024.
Her latest single, “Loving You,” was released on August 9, 2024. Stone is currently working on a new studio album, scheduled for release in 2025.

Oshkosh Earth Science Club Gem & Mineral Show 2025
2025-09-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Sunnyview Exposition Center, 500 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh, 54901, United States
Saturday September 27th 9:00 – 5:00
Sunday September 28th 10:00 – 4:00
-Member Displays – Demonstrations
-Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Jewelry
-Over 20 Vendors filling over 80 Tables
-Door Prizes – Raffles
-Fun Children’s Area
-Food Vendor
Sunnyview Expo Center –
500 E County Road Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901

Stephen Self Organ Recital at Bethel Lutheran Church
2025-09-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 WISCONSIN AVE, MADISON, Wisconsin, 53703-2108, United States
Bethel Lutheran Church would like to welcome everyone to our next Concert Series – an organ recital with our very own Music Director, Stephen Self.
The afternoon program will highlight masterworks by Bach, Duruflé, Reger, and other renowned composers, offering a rich musical journey for all who attend. Following the recital, guests are invited to a reception in the Emmaus Room to greet Stephen and enjoy fellowship together.
Stephen brings a wealth of talent and experience to this performance. He holds doctorates in both music history and organ performance and is known not only as a skilled organist but also as a frequent soloist and collaborator on the piano. His artistry and deep knowledge of music promise to make this recital both inspiring and memorable.
The event is free and please invite your friends!

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
2025-09-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Ray Castle Stage, 3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford, Illinois, 61114-5640, United States
Join us this fall on the Ray Castle Stage, right next to Starlight Theatre, for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Bundle up, bring your own chair or blanket, and enjoy an evening of enchantment, comedy, and mischief on the lawn. The magic of Shakespeare meets the beauty of autumn nights — don’t miss it!

Welsh Gymanfa Ganu Hymn Sing
2025-09-28 14:30 - 15:30 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 403 High Street, Mineral Point, Wisconsin, 53565, United States
6th Midwest Cornish Festival Gymanfa Ganu sponsored by The Welsh Gymanfa Ganu Association of Wisconsin. Director: Chris Guy; Accompanist: Steve Jensen; Special Cornish Music by All Those Who Wander. Hymnals provided.

Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum's Canoe & Brew
2025-09-28 15:00 - 18:00
The Wisconsin Canoe Heritage Museum, in conjunction with Round Man Brewing, invites you to join us for our annual end-of-the-season celebration. The 6tgh annual “Canoe & Brew” will be from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM on Sunday, September 28th, 2025, at Red Schoolhouse Wines in Stone Lake, WI. This is an exclusive event and reservations are required. ($30 per person) Please visit wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org to make a reservation.
The Canoe & Brew event will include beer from Round Man Brewing Co., live music from Northwest Wisconsin’s own Truegrass, and a smoked pulled pork and corn on the cob picnic. There will also be a meet and greet with WCHM Executive Director Alexis Linder and WCHM Board President Mike Knuth, along with folks from Hunt Hill Nature Center. Wrapping up the year, WCHM will display the highlights of the summer, an exclusive archive canoe display, and have door prizes and announce winners of the canoe raffle.
There is limited space and reservations are required. Reservations are $20 per person and all proceeds benefit WCHM. To place your reservation, please visit wisconsincanoeheritagemuseum.org or write to info@wisconsincanoehertiagemuseum.org.

Week Without Driving Community Discussion — Madison
2025-09-28 15:30 - 17:00 | The Marquee Cinema at Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St., #245, Madison, Wisconsin, 53715, United States
The Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC), in partnership with UW–Madison Transportation Services and AARP Wisconsin, are hosting a Community Discussion as part of the Week Without Driving.
The event will bring people together to talk about transportation equity and accessibility. Inspired by Anna Zivarts’ book When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency, the discussion will explore how car dependency impacts people with disabilities, older adults, young people, and others who can’t drive—and what it takes to build communities where everyone can get around safely and independently.
This hybrid event will feature a moderated panel discussion led by CARPC Commissioner Bill Tishler.
Panelists:
– Denise Jess, Executive Director, Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired
– Christof Spieler, Director, City of Madison Department of Transportation
– Caryn Walline, Director of Parking Operations, UW-Madison Transportation Services
For more details and information on how to get the book, visit our 2025 Week Without Driving webpage (https://www.cityofmadison.com/mpo/events/week-without-driving/2025-week-without-driving).

Karst View Hike & Cave Tour
2025-09-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Cave of the Mounds, 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, 53517, United States
Every Sunday in June & September (except 6/15)
Explore the stunning landscape above and below ground with our Karst View Hike & Cave Tour! This adventure begins with a guided hike through the rolling terrain of a classic karst landscape, where you’ll discover sinkholes, exposed limestone, and other geological wonders shaped by water over millions of years. Along the way, learn about the unique ecology and history of the area, including how the Cave of the Mounds was formed.
After the hike, descend into the breathtaking depths of the cave for a guided tour through its awe-inspiring chambers. Marvel at the delicate formations, shimmering mineral deposits, and underground beauty that make this National Natural Landmark a must-see destination.

A Visit From Portlandia with Fred and Carrie
2025-09-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Drawing from their friendship, their work together on Portlandia, and their individual pursuits, A Visit from Portlandia is an evening of storytelling, jokes, conversation, and more.

Fragments of Time: Present Music and Violins of Hope
2025-09-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Token Creek Concert Barn, 4037 State Road 19, DeForest, Wisconsin, 53562, United States
In partnership with Present Music, Milwaukee’s fearless contemporary music ensemble, Token Creek Chamber Music contributes to a five-month residency of music and lectures honoring the Violins of Hope with the concert FRAGMENTS of TIME. The program—for string quartet, piano, and electronics—offers contemporary classics together with newer works reflecting on World War II and the Holocaust. Music of Steve Reich, Yotam Haber and Olivier Messiaen will be performed.
Whether it’s the recorded spoken-word fragments from World War II survivors driving the pulse of Steve Reich’s iconic Different Trains, the fragments of liturgical music reconstituted for the 21st Century by Yotam Haber, the spirituality of a fragment of Messaien’s Quartet for the End of Time, or individual stories of the Holocaust-era instruments in the Violins of Hope collection, stitching these fragments of time together offers a chance for healing and understanding for future generations.
The concert will display Holocaust instruments from the Violins of Hope collection.
VIOLINS of HOPE WISCONSIN: Violins of Hope comprises a private collection of violins, violas, and cellos, all of which were collected since the end of World War II. Many of the instruments belonged to Jews before and during the war. Weaving a tapestry throughout our community, the Violins of Hope-Wisconsin residency, September through January, will tell stories of instruments from the Holocaust, and the musicians who played them. Lead sponsor is the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra. The many residency events—exhibits, programs, performances—are listed on the Violins of Hope Wisconsin website.
PROGRAM
Yotam Haber: From the Book of Sustenance and Maintenance (viola/piano)
Steve Reich: Different Trains (string quartet with eclectronics)
Yotam Haber: From the Book (string quartet)
Olivier Messiaen: Louange a l’eternite de Jesus (cello/piano)
MUSICIANS
Ji-Yeon Lee & Kyung Ah Oh, violins
Erin Pipal, viola
Adrien Zitoun, cello
John Orfe, piano
Marty Butorac, sound engineer

Toad The Wet Sprocket, KT Tunstall, Vertical Horizon
2025-09-29 19:30 - 21:30 | The Pabst Theater, 144 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
Toad the Wet Sprocket, the beloved alternative rock band from Santa Barbara, California, first captured audiences in the late 1980s with their heartfelt lyrics and melodic sound. Rising to prominence with albums like Fear (1991) and Dulcinea (1994), they became known for hits such as “Walk on the Ocean,” “All I Want,” and “Good Intentions.” Their ability to blend introspective songwriting with catchy, folk-influenced rock has cemented them as a lasting presence in the music world.
Throughout their career, Toad the Wet Sprocket has maintained a deep appreciation for their dedicated fanbase, whose unwavering support has allowed them to continue making music on their own terms. Whether through live performances, new recordings, or reimagining classic tracks, the band remains committed to delivering music that resonates with longtime listeners and new audiences alike. Their connection with fans is at the heart of everything they do, making every tour and release a shared experience.
In 2025, Toad the Wet Sprocket will be on the road once again with their Good Intentions headline tour, joined by Semisonic, KT Tunstall and Six Pence Non the Richer, bringing their signature sound to audiences across the country. In addition, they are putting the finishing touches on an acoustic greatest hits album, set for release later this year.
KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall has always lived in pursuit of creative evolution.The Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning Scottish artist made an indelible mark on the music world with her 2004 multi-platinum debut Eye to the Telescope, immediately establishing herself as a formidable force.
Nearly two decades on, Tunstall’s career has spanned an eclectic array of genres – from introspective folk to blistering rock and experimental electro-pop – while she has remained one of the most iconic live performers of her generation, renowned for her extraordinary voice that shifts effortlessly from soulful to bluesy grit to delicate folk-pop. Her music embodies a balance of raw emotion and visceral energy, always remaining in constant service to memorable melody, while her live shows are punctuated by a warm and often hilarious rapport with her audience.
Tunstall’s breakthrough came in 2004 on the revered UK music show Later… with Jools Holland. A last-minute addition to the lineup after rapper Nas dropped out, Tunstall took to the stage armed with just her guitar, a loop pedal, and a tambourine on the floor. “Do that new ‘Woo Hoo’ one,” her Label Boss suggested. So she did – and the rest, as they say, is history. Her stripped-back yet electrifying performance of “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” captivated audiences instantly, propelling her to global fame. In a pre-loop-pedal revolution era, long before artists like Ed Sheeran popularized its use, Tunstall stood out as a trailblazer and true pioneer of its use, making the ‘one-woman-band’ setup not just novel but essential. “That night made me understand something important,” Tunstall recalls. “It’s not just about the song, it’s how you execute it under pressure, how you share it. I didn’t realise how much people would love seeing how I did it. I think people got a kick out of seeing someone do something risky live, and pull it off.”
Her debut album, Eye to the Telescope, solidified her as a leading voice in the burgeoning folk-pop movement. Her debut record produced enduring hits such as the rhythmically charged “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree,” the tender ballad “Other Side of the World,” and the soaring anthem “Suddenly I See,” which would later become synonymous with The Devil Wears Prada. She recalls her Manager at the time saying to her, “enjoy this moment; they’ve used your entire unedited song for the beginning of the film, no dialogue. It’ll probably never happen like this again”. The iconic opening scene of the movie cemented her place in a defining cultural moment.
Amid a crowded field of rising female singer-songwriters, Tunstall stood apart, exuding authenticity and displaying an unmistakable stage presence and musicianship. “There are two core elements to my style,” she reflects. “I’ve got the troubadour, acoustic, emotionally driven side, and then there’s the raw, fiery rock element with a ton of teeth.” This duality – switching from heartfelt acoustic ballads to gritty rock anthems – has been a hallmark of her career.
By the time her sophomore album Drastic Fantastic was released in 2007, Tunstall had evolved from folk-pop ingénue to bona fide rock star. The record leaned further into guitar-driven rock without losing the melodic hooks that defined her sound. It reflected her resistance to being confined to one musical identity, pushing beyond her folk roots. This was further explored in her 2010 album Tiger Suit, recorded in Berlin, where she fused acoustic instrumentation with pulsing electronic beats, breaking new creative ground.
Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon (2013) marked a dramatic shift in her sound and mood. Recorded in the widescreen desert landscapes of Tucson, Arizona, the album embraced a stripped-back, Americana-tinged aesthetic, mirroring a period of personal upheaval, including the loss of her father and the breakdown of her marriage. Critically lauded, the album revealed some of Tunstall’s most intimate and vulnerable work.
Vertical Horizon
Vertical Horizon stands for a commitment to superior music. It’s a concept that has always meant a steadfast striving for the artistically-creative high road. Consistently at the wheel, founder, writer, lead singer and guitarist, Matt Scannell drives and unites the group, always exploring new territories of inspiration. Perhaps the most significant key to Vertical Horizon’s success today is the freedom they have from the constraints of a major recording label. Scannell says, “Our music is coming from the purest place – there are no other considerations beyond ‘Do we like this? Does it mean something us?'” Vertical Horizon works at a tempo that fuels the creative process. It’s no wonder why so many performers cite them as influences.
Founded in the early 1990s as a duo, Vertical Horizon released three albums independently (There and Back Again, Running on Ice, and Live Stages) and toured extensively. In 1999, Vertical Horizon signed with RCA and experienced meteoric success with Everything You Want, selling over two million copies. The title song captured the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Adult Top 40 charts, and went on to become the most played single of 2000. Having carved out a page in the annals of music history, the band also garnered further radio attention with “You’re a God” (#4 on Billboard’s Adult Chart) and “Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning),” which became a 2005 top 20 country hit for country star, Gary Allan.
As a follow-up, in 2003, the band released Go. Tracks such as “Inside” (a frequent concert opener), “I’m Still Here,” and “Forever” provided true commercial appeal, whereas the deeper tracks, like “When You Cry,” “Sunshine,” and “Echo” kept the band established as a formidable, no-nonsense rock entity. Unfortunately, music-industry mismanagement drove the band to seek a hiatus from “the business,” and they took time to reevaluate the creative process and distribution model. After some time away, Vertical Horizon emerged with the same conclusion their fans had: you can’t keep a good band down.
Today’s Vertical Horizon shares the practices of most long-enduring acts: different creative personnel have entered and exited, adding to the ever-expanding sonic tapestry. Experienced bands also run the gamut where it comes to variety, and Vertical Horizon is no exception here. Genres, styles, sounds are the band’s “tools of the trade,” but they’re used with such variety—such intricacy—that it’s a challenge to “classify” the band’s sound. Sure it’s rock, but nuances mean so much.
“As someone who battles a ‘glass is half empty’ outlook at times, I actually find myself in a very positive place right now,” says Scannell, and well he should be. ******Vertical Horizon is currently touring in support of The Lost Mile. The high energy shows are filled with an assortment of their well-known and latest hits. The band plays off each other with an almost feverish dynamic energy, drawing the fans into a riveting musical experience at every show.
Vertical Horizon is what it always has been: a vibrant, growing musical entity. It’s not a reissue: it’s bigger, better, and reloaded. The band’s “wheel of change” continues to turn. Hold on to the wheel, and you’ll be dragged. Instead, let it roll—and enjoy the ride.

Morrissey
2025-09-29 20:00 - 22:00 | The Riverside Theater, 116 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53203, United States
Morrissey’s influence and music legacy is irrefutable. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in British pop as well as one of the greatest lyricists of his generation, Morrissey has thirteen solo studio albums, a string of No.1 records, and an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British music. Morrissey has recently received a 2024 Social Vanguard Award in recognition for his ‘outstanding service and dedication to Animals Rights’.
As lead singer of The Smiths, he marked forever the history of music with only four albums. As a soloist, he has consolidated a sound that still reverberates today making him one of the most acclaimed voices of the last four decades. When the debut single from The Smiths, “Hand In Glove,” first emerged, the musical landscape was forever
changed and launched a rich catalog of songs that include anthems such as “This Charming Man,” “How Soon Is Now?,” and “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out. ”
When Morrissey embarked on his solo career, his streak of iconic and influential songs continued with “Suedehead,” “Everyday Is Like Sunday,” “Irish Blood, English Heart,” “First of the Gang to Die,” and many many more. As a solo artist, Morrissey has released 13 studio albums, all of which have hit the UK top 10 including 3 number 1’s.

Linocut Relief Printing Workshop
2025-09-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Pump House Regional Arts Center, 119 King St, La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601, United States
In this five-week course, Led by Shoua Yang, a local professional printmaker, students will learn to carve from a linoleum board producing their very own linocuts and having the opportunity to print the old fashion way with a tortilla press.
Students will come up with their own design, learn to transfer the design, carve on a linoleum board to produce a “linocut” and print the linocuts producing relief prints. Students will also learn to print with a variety of methods.
Class occurring weekly on TUESDAY, starting September 30 and running through October 28. By the final week, students will have created a design, carved, and printed their work.
Tuesdays: Sept 30, Oct 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025
Note: weeks 1-3: 5-7 PM (2hrs) and weeks 4-5: 5-8 PM (3hrs)
$95 for 5 week session (must be able to attend each session)
All Supplies are included in class fee
18+
*This course will require you to work on your projects at home if class time does not allow you to finish desired design before next step.
Course schedule:
Week 1, Tues, Sept. 30, 5:00-7:00 PM – intro, PowerPoint presentation, work on image/theme, assignment to work on your image, harder the image the longer you carve, part in theater, part in art studio
Week 2, Tues, Oct. 7, 5:00-7:00 PM – image transfer, have a complete image, learn how to put image onto linoleum board, assigned to finish transfer
Week 3, Tues, Oct. 16, 5:00-7:00 PM – carving, demo, finish at home
Week 4, Tues, Oct. 21, 5:00-8:00 PM – printing on paper
Week 5, Tues, Oct. 20, 5:00-8:00 PM – Print presentation, discussion, Q&A

Week Without Driving Community Discussion — Sun Prairie
2025-09-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Sun Prairie City Hall – 1st Floor Community Room, 300 E. Main St., Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, 53590, United States
The City of Sun Prairie, in partnership with the Greater Madison Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC), Sun Prairie Action Resource Coalition, Dane Alliance for Rational Transportation, Sun Prairie Area School District, and AARP Wisconsin, is hosting a Community Discussion as part of the Week Without Driving.
The event will bring people together to talk about transportation equity and accessibility. Inspired by Anna Zivarts’ book When Driving Is Not An Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency, the discussion will explore how car dependency impacts people with disabilities, older adults, young people, and others who can’t drive—and what it takes to build communities where everyone can get around safely and independently.
The event will feature a hybrid panel discussion moderated by Cassi Benedict, Sun Prairie Alder and MPO Policy Board Member, and Bill Tishler, CARPC Commissioner.
Panelists:
– Terry Larson, Sun Prairie Resident
– Alex Allon, Community Development Director, Village of DeForest
– Sun Prairie Neighborhood Navigator
For more details and information on how to get the book, visit our 2025 Week Without Driving webpage (https://www.cityofmadison.com/mpo/events/week-without-driving/2025-week-without-driving).

Teen Shelf Care Boxes at Manitowoc Public Library
2025-10-01 00:00 - 2025-10-15 23:59 | Manitowoc Public Library, 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 54220, United States
Ready to explore the shelves? Teens between the ages of 11-18 are invited to sign up for our new Shelf Care boxes from Wednesday, October 1 through Wednesday, October 15! These boxes will take you on an adventure through the Manitowoc Public Library YA stacks, introduce you to authors—both popular and unfamiliar—and maybe we’ll even dive into the arcane knowledge hidden in the non-fiction section. Sign up here: www.manitowoclibrary.org/teen-book-boxes. October’s Theme—Coming to America! Hear the stories old and new, voices that were in this land from the beginning and voices just arrived from places far away. Native American and Immigrant voices tell stories of home. Each themed box will contain three books, a snack, a toy or art project, and stationery to surprise and entertain. Boxes will be available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. All that needs to be returned is the box and the books to Manitowoc Public Library and you get to keep the goodies! Each month will be a new journey to meet your next favorite author. ***Please Note: The window to sign up ends on the 15th of each month. Boxes will become available on the first of the following month and must be picked up by the 8th of that month.

Noon Hour Philosophers
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | First English Lutheran Church, 326 E. North St., Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911, United States
Noon Hour Philosophers – 2025 Fall Schedule
Fascinating speakers on diverse subjects of community interest, free and open to the public
Meets at First English Lutheran Church
326 E. North St. (corner of Drew St.) Parking Lot Entrance
12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Guests always welcome, bring a friend
Check our Facebook page for cancellations or more information
Contact host : Ken Melchert, ken@harpgallery.com
Sep 3 Laura Fizer, Curator Paine Museum of Art and Gardens, Oshkosh “Building Their Dream: Nathan and Jessie Kimberly Paine’s English Country Estate in Oshkosh”
Sep 10 Ben van Handel and Emil Haque, North Star Asset Management, Neenah, “Long Term Investment Opportunities in Today’s Markets”
Sep 17 Tristan Roehrig, Park Manager, High Cliff State Park, “Facts and History of High Cliff State Park”
Sep 24 Scott Ebel, Interstate 41 Corridor Design Project Manager, Wis. DOT, “I-41 Project Updates”
Oct 1 John Drengler, Service Core of Retired Executives, “SCORE: Facilitating Small Business Growth”
Oct 8 Megan Zimmerman, NAMI Fox Valley (National Alliance on Mental Ilness) “The Current Landscape of Mental Health Treatment Services, Including NAMI Fox Valley”
Oct 15 David Lovelace, UW Madison Geology Museum, “Stories in Stone: The Life Histories of Dinosaurs”
Oct 22 Laura Kuehl and Beth Weiler, HeadsUp Fox Cities, “Empowering former foster youth and reducing social inequities through compassionate community engagement, support and collaboration”
Oct 29 Greg Hartjes, Appleton Public Schools, “Current Struggles in Public Education”
Nov 5 Anne Ratnoff, Professer of French, Lawrence University, “Background Noise in Contemporary French Literature”
Nov 12 Bob Srenaski, Part One: “Xi Jinping’s Plan for China to Achieve World Economic Dominance in the 21st Century”
Nov 19 Bob Srenaski, Part Two: “Xi Jinping’s Plan for World Dominance faces Internal Problems and External Obstacles”

Lunchtime Art Talk on "The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian"
2025-10-01 12:05 - 12:25 | Haggerty Museum of Art, 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53233, United States
Presented by Dr. Kirk Nickel, Curator of European Art
Depictions of St. Sebastian have a reputation for being a bit sexy, and Jean-Simon Berthélemy’s painting of the Roman soldier’s martyrdom is no exception. This makes the picture an ideal centerpiece for the Haggerty’s fall exhibition “Capture the Senses: Attraction and Horror in Early Modern Art.” In a 20-minute discussion, Dr. Nickel will draw attention to the painting’s fascinating break with convention and share the curatorial sleuthing that led to the artwork’s reattribution.

Drop-In Chess Club @ MPL
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Manitowoc Public Library, 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, 54220, United States
Want to improve your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Drop-In Chess Club at Manitowoc Public Library’s Second Floor Balkansky Community Room from 6-7:30 PM on Wednesday, October 1! The game of chess offers many brainy benefits—and it’s just fun! Those of all abilities and ages (6-years plus, please) are welcome, but staff will not offer formal instruction. Chessboards provided and library materials are available for further learning. No registration is required, but please remember that children under the age of 8 (even prodigies!) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
