Join us for the launch of Uprooted: the Interactive Online Exhibit, which explores the history of the Mariel Exodus in Wisconsin, when Cuban refugees were detained at Fort McCoy in 1980. This event is a reception honoring our La Crosse community members from Cuba who have lived here since the Mariel Exodus of 1980. All […]
David Attenborough meets Laurie Anderson in The MOTH PROJECT, a new production from Peter Kiesewalter, Grammy nominated creator of the East Village Opera Company (“Highbrow and brilliant!” – New York Magazine). Blending music, family history, and moth lore, The MOTH PROJECT brings art and science together in entirely original and unexpected ways. Kiesewalter (keyboard) and […]
One of the great bop pianists of our time! Benny Green was a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and has worked with such greats as Diana Krall, Oscar Peterson, […]
Join us for our annual Mother’s Day Event at BackYard Garden Center to enjoy a Saturday full of fun, flowers, crafters & food!! Food trucks and over 35 craft vendors will be on site from 9:00-2:00. This event is located at a beautiful country greenhouse nursery that is fully stocked with annuals, perennials, fruit trees, […]
Join us for WPR Music Bingo in Iron River! Bring your friends and family and test your music trivia knowledge and earn cool swag from WPR when you get a bingo on your card. The game starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 20. This event is free but space is limited. Please RSVP to […]
WPR is bringing live classical music to local venues. Join us for an evening of classical favorites, pop covers, meads and ciders. We’ll be at White Winter Meads, Ciders and […]
Concert 1 – “1875” Saturday, September 13 @ 7:30 PM Viterbo University Nola Starling Recital Hall Michelle Elliott, violin | Busya Lugovier, viola | Derek Clark, cello | Mary Ellen […]
Central Sands Community High School will be hosting our second annual Renaissance Faire on Saturday September 27th, 2025. Come for a day of: -Local artisans & vendors – Food – Performances – Trebuchet – Arts & Crafts – More! Ticketing information: Adults: $5.00 Children: $3.00 2 & under: Free Families: $15 *Tickets are available via […]
Join WPR for an evening of supporting local music and local radio with our Pint-Sized Concert. WPR is bringing live classical music to local venues. Join us for an evening […]
Concert 2 – Hungarian Rhapsody Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 7:30 PM Cappella Performing Arts Center Magdalena Sas, cello | Mary Ellen Haupert, piano | Michelle Elliott, violin | Maritsa Rosamilia, viola PROGRAM Hungarian Rhapsody for Cello and Piano, Op. 68 by David Popper Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 4 by Zoltan Kodály Piano Quartet No. 2 […]
Think you know Wisconsin music? Test your skills at Wisconsin Music Trivia with WPR. Join WPR staff for a night filled with trivia, music and prizes. Bring your friends and show off your Wisconsin pride! We will be at the Log Cabin Tavern in South Range (10 min south of UW-Superior) from 6 p.m. to […]
Concert 3 – The Music of Heinryk Górecki and Grażyna Bacewicz Sunday, November 23, 2025 @ 3:00 PM Viterbo University Nola Starling Recital Hall Michael Chesher, clarinet | Thomas Hunt, horn | Alyssa Gaines, flute | Timothy Shows, oboe Jeff Copp, bassoon | Mary Ellen Haupert, piano PROGRAM Górecki’s “Titanic” Trio and “Burlesca” | Bacewicz’s Quintet for […]