Liz Pelly is the author of Mood Machine, a critical investigation into the origins of Spotify and the impacts of streaming on music and culture. Drawing on over 100 interviews with musicians and industry insiders, Pelly’s book takes readers to the inner workings of today’s highly consolidated record business, showing what has changed as music […]
Join the Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park for our annual Halloween Extravaganza! From 4-6 pm, we’ll have free pumpkin carving and kid’s crafts. As dusk falls, join us for a family-friendly torchlit hike followed by a bonfire, hot cocoa, and so much s’mores! Costumes welcome! Events take place at the Rock Elm Shelter (North […]
**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. […]
This program by an unusual trio of duo harpsichord, lute, and recorder, focuses on a collection of suites composed in 1724 by François Couperin. Also included are works by Denis Gaultier, Domenico Scarlatti, Arcangelo Corelli, and the Canzoni by Vincenzo Pellegrini.
Platteville’s spookiest Halloween tradition returns with ghost miners around every corner! Descend 50 feet underground, deep into the past, and experience a mine illuminated by candles and lantern light as you discover historical truths that are stranger than fiction. We dare you to visit Platteville’s most popular underground Halloween event! Prepare for a one-of-a-kind experience!
Magoo is a progressive bluegrass quartet based in Denver, CO, redefining the boundaries of traditional bluegrass with a fresh, contemporary approach. Known for their electrifying live performances, the band creates a unique experience that blends extended improvisations, intricate original arrangements, and tight three-part harmonies. Their foot-stomping grooves and energetic stage presence leave audiences both inspired […]
Please join book festival volunteers and supporters to celebrate the end of our 26th Chippewa Valley Book Festival. We will be gathering in the venue space at Leona’s Pizzeria in downtown Eau Claire. Pizza and beverages will be available for purchase, but camaraderie will be included free of charge. No registration is required. Doors open […]
In October, the veil between our world and the next grows thin at Old World Wisconsin… watch as supernatural tales brought from cultures the world over come to life before your very eyes for an eerie evening of Halloween-themed spook-tacular activities! Explore the historic Crossroads Village after nightfall for a spirited, one-of-a-kind adventure full of […]
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 […]
Experience thrills and chills with two 30-minute radio plays performed by live actors with sound effects! We’ll start with Blast Off: Tales from Outer Space — a 1950s-style science fiction episode featuring a spy mission, space warriors, blob creatures, evil aliens and more! Following a brief intermission will be The Twitshyre Murder Case — a […]
North America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Madison, WI! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know […]
The MacDowell Music Club presents Bonita Rose, acclaimed pianist, in concert on October 25, 2025, at the Woman’s Club in Janesville, WI. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. There is no admission charge and free-will offerings will be accepted. Following the concert all are invited to a reception in honor of Bonita Rose. Benita Rose won […]