WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Mercer, WI– The Mercer Area Chamber of Commerce has reinvented our Can-Yak Fishing Tournament by creating the Mercer Open All-Species Fishing Tournament on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, […]

Pommerntag means Pomeranian Day and is a one-day celebration of all things Pomeranian. This year is the 48th annual celebration with free admission and parking. Entertainment includes Pomeranian dance groups and a German band. The cultural building has displays, free access to the Pedigree Database of over 187,000 names, and genealogical research help. Check out […]

Pommerntag means Pomeranian Day and is a one-day celebration of all things Pomeranian. This year is the 48th annual celebration with free admission and parking. Entertainment includes Pomeranian dance groups and a German band. The cultural building has displays, free access to the Pedigree Database of over 187,000 names, and genealogical research help. Check out […]

William Maeda (violin) and Owen Driscoll (bassoon) will play virtuoso music in preparation for their concerto debuts with the Birch Creek Performance Center Symphony Orchestra the following week. Come and […]

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 […]

Join Dane County Parks staff in this relaxing 4.25 mile paddle on the Yahara River. Learn canoe paddle strokes, practice gaining comfort in a canoe, and enjoy a morning on Dane County waterways. This is a beginner level paddle on the Yahara River from Babcock County Park to Fish Camp County Park. We have 10 […]

The grand finale features the most popular performances from previous concerts and five decades of Birch Creek PercussionÑan evening packed with surprises and highlights.

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 […]

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 […]

Join us at Pope Farm Conservancy on Tuesday, July 1st, at 2:00PM for our “Birthdays, Blooms and Poetry of the Prairie” Walk with Naturalist and Poet Kathy Miner. To conservationist […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate Independence Day in grand style with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra! Weaving together contemporary and classical gems, audiences can expect all their favorites such as 1812 Overture, Stars and Stripes Forever, and the Armed Forces Salute, paired with performances by the TIED WINNERS of our 2025 Young Artist Concerto Competition, 17-year-old Indre Raghavan showcasing her […]

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 […]

Want to master the art of spinning wool? This interactive workshop will take fledgling and seasoned students alike through 1800s yarn design: start with sheep fleece and finish with your […]

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 […]

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 […]

Concerts in the Park series begins June 19 and ends August 2, 2025. Special Tribute to the Troops – Then and Now is on July 3 with patriotic favorites featuring […]

Featuring selections from Saint Sa‘nsÕ Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, WeberÕs Andante and Hungarian Rondo, and TchaikovskyÕs Symphony No._4.

Capitol City Band plays music of America complete with the salute to all service people and their families who may stand as their service anthem is played and announced. RAIN OR SHINE TODAY. Fireworks in SOUND. Enjoy the Music!

The Holton-Elkhorn Band provides six concerts at Sunset Park in Elkhorn, WI each summer. The band performs in the Elkhorn Band Shell. Music ranges from marches, selections/medleys from Musicals, classic […]

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, […]

Celebrate the stars and stripes at Old World Wisconsin during a weekend jam-packed with food, games, music, performances and other patriotic festivities! Suit up in your best red, white and […]

The annual Mercer 4th of July celebration kicks off the morning of July 4th beginning with our parade through Downtown Mercer on Highway 51. Lineup will start at the Mercer Ranger Station at 10AM and the parade officially begins at 11AM making its way through downtown Mercer. The entrants of the parade will be judged […]

The Viroqua Community Band will be presenting a concert on Friday, July 4th at the Sherry-Butt House in Viroqua. The concert begins at 12:30 pm. The concert is sponsored by the Vernon County Historical Society and is part of their annual “Strawberry Shortcake” Fundraiser.

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, […]

Independence Day celebration with free pie and ice cream social at 2:00_PM followed by performance conducted by Brian Groner.

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, […]

Begin your Saturday with a calming outdoor, all-levels yoga class amid the serenity of the Milwaukee Art Museum and stunning views of Lake Michigan. In the event of inclement weather, class will be held inside the Museum. Class begins at 8 a.m. Arrive as early as 7 a.m. with your yoga mat to settle into […]

  On the beautiful shores of Shell Lake, WI Memorial Park, Hwy 63

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

Celebrate the stars and stripes at Old World Wisconsin during a weekend jam-packed with food, games, music, performances and other patriotic festivities! Suit up in your best red, white and […]

The Performance Infusion series is funded by Jacqueline C. Bassett Memorial Fund A YURT OF WOOL, A WORLD OF TRADITION Experience a traditional Mongolian yurt, made of thick felted wool […]

Concert by nationally touring, Mount Horeb Wisconsin native – singer songwriter Mitch Doty at the Brix Cider house in Mount Horeb Wisconsin on July 5th, 3-5pm

It’s time for the 4th annual Stepping Stones of Dunn County bEAT Concert and Food Drive on Saturday, July 5th from 6pm-9pm at Wilson Park in Menomonie, WI! Come join […]

Program includes WagnerÕs Rienzi Overture, GounodÕs Faust Music for the Ballet, and MozartÕs Viola Concerto featuring guest artist Matthew Lipman on viola.