WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar

Enjoy expertly grilled Oktoberfest bratwursts with sauerkraut and all of the fixings while supporting a worthy cause. Proceeds will be used to provide teddy bears and blankets to children hospitalized at Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Gundersen Health System/Emplify Health in La Crosse, WI. Learn more >>

Original Music Showcase Sunday, September 14th. between 1 and 5pm Grundahl Prk, Mount Horeb, WI (600 S Blue Mounds St, Mount Horeb, WI 53572) 4 hours live fresh original music, 8 solo or band acts Fresh original Music you have not heard on the radio local area musicians Food trucks, closed box auction fun outdoor […]

The Richland Concert Association is proud to present the Alloy Horn Quartet. This Chicago-based quartet of horns is a regular favorite of the area, and we are delighted to host them in performance again. The performance is Sunday, September 14 at 2:00pm at the Richland Center Seventh-day Adventist Church (26625 Crestview Drive, Richland Center, WI […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hokus Pokus Live! conjures up a wickedly spoopy fully scripted theatrical experience starring Ginger Minj, Jujubee, and Sapphira Cristál as the legendary Sisters and featuring Landon Cider as Billy. With hauntingly hilarious comedy, powerhouse vocals, and a dash of magic, this live spectacle brings the cult classic to the stage like never before.

Hosted by Jackets Vote and facilitated by Braver Angels UW-Superior Yellowjacket Union Great Room C, Yellowjacket Union Great Room AB Jackets Vote, a program of the Link Center, and Braver Angels are inviting all to attend a community workshop called ‘Skills for Conversations about Public Policy and Race’ on Monday, September 15 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 […]

The Palmyra-Eagle Community Band will be offering a fall concert “Penne Pasta Bake” at the Palmyra United Methodist Church,122 N. 5th Street Palmyra, WI, on Monday, September 15. Dinner 5-6:30 pm. Cost for the dinner Adults – $13.00 Children 6-12 years – $6.00, Children 5 & Under – Free. Concert begins at 7 pm. In […]

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 […]

Voted 2025 #1 Rising Star Male Vocalist by DownBeat Magazine! | Info & Tkts at JazzCoterie.com Los Angeles-based singer and composer Michael Mayo creates from the heart without filter or pre-tense, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz, neo-soul and R&B. He has performed and toured with Kneebody, Jacob […]

Bonnie Raitt is more than just a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter. She’s an institution. 50 years and 21 albums later, Raitt is still stunning us with her soulful, unaffected voice, her uncanny insights into blues guitar and her commitment to the redemptive power of music. How lucky we are to […]

Jill Sebastian is a Milwaukee-based artist working in drawing, sculpture, and installation. In addition to her international showing record, Sebastian has also been awarded a variety of local/regional public art projects including, an architecturally integrated literary project for the Milwaukee Convention Center (now Baird Center), a streetscape for Madison, Wisconsin, and a mosaic for the […]

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 […]

MPL invites all service groups and organizations that have a need for volunteers to join us on Wednesday, September 17, from 2-5 PM in the Balkansky Community Room in welcoming possible volunteers at this walk-in event. Organizations need to bring materials to share with prospective volunteers and we will provide table space for all groups. […]

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 […]

“Tales from the Taproom” returns for another evening of revelations and fun at a microbrewery known for camaraderie and shenanigans. It doesn’t get a whole lot better than that! Besides—Everyone has a story to tell! Why not tell yours? No props, no notes. Just five minutes and a true, personal favorite story. Time to tell […]

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 […]

Voted 2025 #1 Rising Star Male Vocalist by DownBeat Magazine! | Info & Tkts at JazzCoterie.com Los Angeles-based singer and composer Michael Mayo creates from the heart without filter or pre-tense, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz, neo-soul and R&B. He has performed and toured with Kneebody, Jacob […]

“Gather with the Griffon” miniconcerts are designed for midday audiences. B Double Sharp programs engage the mind and spirit through music and conversation. Program: Selections from the Griffon’s autumn concerts.

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 […]

This presentation—taking place in Manitowoc Public Library’s Balkansky Community Room from 6-7 PM on Thursday, September 18—is an eerie combination of the most bizarre paranormal topics. I have combined my strangest cases of alien abductions, haunted places, mysterious creatures, crop circles, and everything else weird and unusual. This program covers the entire spectrum of Wisconsin’s […]

German folk song concert and stories by Barb Kronau, for Verona Public Library’s Oktoberfest, Event is expected to sell out. Come early or call in advance for seat reservation. (608) 845-7180

This month’s Showcase highlights the work of three talented regional singer-songwriters, each bringing their own distinct voice and storytelling style to the stage. Bella Moss is an up-and-coming artist from […]

Midsummer’s Music presents Under the Harvest Moon with Eric Lewis and the Griffon String Quartet on The Tarlton’s historic stage! Click here for performance info. The Griffon Quartet is a […]

**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 […]

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 […]

Robert G Lee: Not Many Comics… Make the cover of The Wall Street Journal. Have released eight 100% clean comedy videos. Warm up audiences for Hollywood’s top sitcoms. 2 Shows 6:15 & 8:15pm.

Join the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra for Bachtoberfest featuring Alex Chambers-Ozasky — LSO Assistant Principal Cello, and one of Orchestra’s brightest young musicians. Alex revives one of the gems of the 18th century repertoire, Haydn’s elegant and dramatic symphony, and Mozart’s sparkling Symphony No.29. The most famous of solo cello Suites of Johann Sebastian Bach […]

The Heartland Marimba Quartet (HMQ) was established in 2016 by acclaimed marimba soloist Matthew Coley and has done more than 140 concerts since its inception. The group seeks to give a platform to the music of American composers in its programming and continues to expand its repertoire with works from composers worldwide. Comprised of four […]

Enjoy a spectacular show at the La Crosse Community Theatre! An adaptation of Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo’s 2018 epistolary book, Letters from Max: A Poet, a Teacher, a Friendship, this intimate, poetic play explores the relationship between Sarah and her former student, Max. With humor, lyricism and candor, the two friends share letters and […]

Sarah Fiske has been a campfire entertainer and singalong host with her guitar since the mid-80s. Recent years have seen her on Make Music Madison stages in her neighborhood. Her Wild Hog debut occurred last March with a fine show. Stemming from a family of music teachers in Maine, Her tastes range from Cole Porter […]

Heather McMahan is a dynamic actress, comedian and podcaster known for her sharp wit and infectious humor. Her two hit stand-up specials, “Son I Never Had” (Netflix) and “Breadwinner” (Hulu) both ascended to the top 10 position for seven days. McMahan recently organized, hosted and headlined the Absolutely Knot comedy cruise themed around her life […]

Bassist/composer/arranger/bandleader, Joe Policastro, brings his acclaimed trio to Cafe Carpe touring in support of the trio’s new release, Mending Wall. Hailed by Downbeat for its “deft analysis of choice repertoire,” and by the Chicago Reader for its “diversity of approaches to all kinds of source material,” the JOE POLICASTRO TRIO is a forward-thinking, Chicago-based jazz […]

Sign up for this once-in-a-lifetime experience and journey across the scenic Kettle Moraine countryside aboard a horse-powered covered wagon. Ours is a faithful reproduction of the Prairie Schooners that traveled west across the continent in the 1800s; it was manufactured by Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop and finished in the traditional colors of prairie schooners. […]

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🗓️! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting Atos Black Belt @amandabruse.bjj for a NO GI SEMINAR on September 20th at 10am! The subject will be the Front Headlock, with a focus on the Anaconda and D’Arce chokes. Amanda is an accomplished and active competitor and coach, so you don’t […]

Interested in what goes on behind the scenes at a stately manor? This tour of Villa Louis presents a more in-depth look at the Dousman family and their home and gives a glimpse into the day-to-day inner workings of this restored Victorian mansion. Each round of behind-the-scenes tours features the care and keeping of a […]

Join us for an immersive beading workshop that explores beadwork as more than art — it’s medicine. Melissa Baca, B.S.- Artist & Cultural Educator is a Native artist based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, specializing in traditional beadwork and cultural education. Her workshops are designed not only to teach the techniques of beading, but also to […]

Free all-ages music festival with multiple bands! Adam Greuel & The Space Burritos (Country Rock) Howard Luedtke & Blue Max (Blues) Folk & Blues Brothers (Folk Rock) Double Duo (Rock) Monday Night Takeout (Rhythm & Blues) A Joyful Little Band (Traditional Jazz) Beer & Pretzel Polka Band (Polka)

Join WPR and the CWSO Horn Ensemble for an afternoon of local music, local radio and local beer in Amherst, featuring the CWSO Horn Ensemble. We’ll be there from 4-5 p.m. Meet fellow WPR fans and enjoy great music and beer!

**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. […]

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 […]

Join us in celebrating 50 years of the Bradley Collection at the Milwaukee Art Museum. In 1975, Mrs. Harry Lynde (“Peg”) Bradley gifted her extraordinary collection of nearly 400 modern and contemporary works of art, forever changing the Museum and Milwaukee’s cultural landscape. Today, this formidable collection remains the cornerstone of the institution’s modern art […]

What better hostess than Dame Agatha Christie herself to greet you for an enlightening evening at this historic Queen Anne-style mansion on the shores of Geneva Lake? Experience an intimate tour of the first floor of Black Point Estate as well as a twilight conversation on our veranda with the most successful mystery writer of […]

Join us for a truly special musical event as Door County favorite Eric Lewis reunites with the Griffon String Quartet, an affiliate of Midsummer’s Music, for four unforgettable performances! Be transported by an inspired blend of classical finesse and folk soul, featuring selections from their critically acclaimed album Beneath the Waves—plus brand-new material debuting live! […]

We 3 Ukes consists of long-time local entertainers Steve Girman (ukulele/percussion/vocals), Tom Stemper (U-bass/vocals) and Vinn Stemper (ukulele/vocals). For years, We 3 Ukes have been entertaining Milwaukee-area children and adults alike with their classic (and sometimes surprising) rendition of classic rock and roll songs that span the decades. Be prepared to laugh and sing along […]

Enjoy a spectacular show at the La Crosse Community Theatre! An adaptation of Sarah Ruhl and Max Ritvo’s 2018 epistolary book, Letters from Max: A Poet, a Teacher, a Friendship, this intimate, poetic play explores the relationship between Sarah and her former student, Max. With humor, lyricism and candor, the two friends share letters and […]

On February 11, comedian Henry Cho was inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor has not been extended to a comedian since 1973. Henry’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host […]