2010 AREA ARTS EVENTS
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March
Month of March
Meet the Maker—Art Exhibits at the Library
This month features the annual Middle School Show. Library hours
are Monday/Wednesday 10-8; Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-8; Friday 9-5:30; Saturday
9-12:30. Please ask the librarian for the key to unlock the “exhibit room.”
Community Room, Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
March 1, 7-9pm
Mostly Mondays Poetry Society
Do you like words and ideas? Share poems, prose, and music on, ... mostly ... the first Monday of the month. Listen and read, sing,
or play. Bring your own original work or favorites by other authors. All are
welcome. Open mic. Free.
NEW LOCATION: Herbs, Spices & More, 7352 Hwy 14, Arena
FMI: Pat McCorkle, 608-924-9234
March 5, 8:30pm-12:30am
Friday Night Bands at Arthur’s
Tonight: Steel Blue. Drink specials, free coffee and soda for designated
drivers. No cover charge.
Arthur’s, Hwy 14 & Hwy 23, Spring Green
FMI:
www.foodspot.com/arthurs/other1.html or 608-588-2521
March 5-6, (time and place to be decided)
Auditions for “Ole and Lena’s Wedding”
“Ole and Lena’s Wedding” is a comedy about what goes awry on the wedding day
of Ole Olaffson and Lena Lundberg, complete with bickering family members, a
band that shows up with only half their musicians, a wedding planner who thinks
he’s catering the social event of the year, and a pastor who seems to have found
the secret stash of communion wine. The performance will be in Spring Green on
Saturday, April 10th, at 7:30pm. If ticket sales are strong, we will add a
matinee at 2:30pm. The play will be about 50/50 scripted and improvised, so you
should be comfortable with audience interaction. There will also be music, some
of which will be original material. Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, March 9th
and will take place in the evenings and on weekends. Not all performers will be
required to attend all rehearsals. Needed are male and female actors aged 16 to
65, plus singers and musicians. There are many roles that will require very
little dialogue, such as musicians, bridesmaids, groomsmen, uncles & aunts,
cousins & nephews, and a photographer.
FMI: Bruce Bradley at welshman@charter.net
March 6, 2pm
Live Music at the General Store
Featuring John Haarbauer & Friends. Free and open to the public.
Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany Street, Spring Green
FMI: Todd Miller 608-588-7070 or
todd@springgreengeneralstore.com;
www.SpringGreenGeneralStore.com
March 6, 7-9pm
Spring Green Literary Festival Presents—An Evening with David Rhodes
The author will read from his 2008 novel Driftless, an unforgettable
story of contemporary life in a small town somewhere in the Driftless Region of
southwestern Wisconsin. Rhodes was named in January as one of fifty most
inspiring authors in the world by Poets & Writers Magazine. The evening will
include a book signing by the author, the sale of his novels, and refreshments
in the lobby before and after the program. It is free and open to the public. To
guarantee seating, tickets available at the General Store and at Nina’s.
APT Touchstone Theatre, Golf Course Road, Spring Green
March 7, 1:30-3:30pm
Acoustic Jam at the General Store
Free and open to the public.
Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany Street, Spring Green
FMI: Todd Miller 608-588-7070 or
todd@springgreengeneralstore.com;
www.SpringGreenGeneralStore.com
March 10, 3:30–5pm
Children’s Fine Art Program: Vincent Van Gogh – “An Expressionist Artist”
Putting feeling into art with color and brush strokes, the children will
make their own collage of “Starry Night” one of Van Gogh’s most famous
paintings. Open to children ages 7-12. Space is limited to 15 participants, so
sign-up soon! Registration is required. he spring 2010 sessions theme is “Artist
and Their Art” a lesson in visual observation and hands-on demonstration of
three well-known artists and their style.
Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
March 11, 12-1pm
John McNally Reading @ UW-Richland
John McNally will read from his new novel, “After the Workshop.” He'll also
answer questions & sign books.
102 Science Building, UW-Richland Richland Center
March 11-14
Making it Home Film Festival: Dodgeville
Presented in conjunction with the Dodgeville Chamber of Commerce, Military
Ridge Prairie Heritage Area, Driftless Area Land Conservancy, and Capture Media,
the Making It Home festival will take place at the Dodge Theatre in the heart of
beautiful downtown Dodgeville. Film screening and events will continue through
the long weekend, with a special land management workshop on Saturday, March 13
at nearby Folklore Village. Free and open to the public. Check website for
festival schedule.
Dodge Theatre, 205 North Iowa Street, Dodgeville
FMI: Katie Abbott, Making it Home program coordinator, at 608-935-2791 x 134
(office) or 608 -341-6493 (cell) or
http://makingwisconsinhome.org/statewide/index.php?category_id=4602&subcategory_id=6890
March 12, 8:30pm-12:30am
Friday Night Bands at Arthur’s
Tonight: Mighty Short Bus. Drink specials, free coffee and soda for designated
drivers. No cover charge.
Arthur’s, Hwy 14 & Hwy 23, Spring Green
FMI:
www.foodspot.com/arthurs/other1.html or 608-588-2521
March 13, 3-6pm
Bluegrass Jam at the General Store
Free and open to the public.
Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany Street, Spring Green
FMI: Todd Miller 608-588-7070 or
todd@springgreengeneralstore.com;
www.SpringGreenGeneralStore.com
March 13, 7pm
Spring Green Area Arts Coalition Fundraiser:
CELEBRITY SQUARES
Based on the TV program Hollywood Squares, local celebrities try to stump
the game show participants who are chosen from the audience. Prizes are awarded
to the winners and to audience members whose names are drawn throughout the
evening. Playing the center square this year will be Jonathan Smoots, core actor
with APT. Other celebrities include Mark Dedrick, owner of The Shed restaurant;
Mick Showen, retired River Valley School teacher and adventurer; Sara Rath,
local writer and novelist; Matt Snow, band director at River Valley Schools and
member of the River Valley Players; Colleen Madden, core actor with APT; Carol
Burke, owner of ChangeZ Salon in Plain and director of winter concerts for River
Valley Players. Marty L’Herault, local realtor and actor with River Valley
Players, will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are $12 and available at
the General Store, Nina’s, and Pamela’s Fine Jewelry in Spring Green and at
Herbs, Spices and More in Arena. Funds raised from Celebrity Squares, now in its
fifth year, will match funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board. The money benefits
area artists and arts and cultural organizations in the River Valley through the
Arts Coalition’s Creative Community Grants program.
Gard Theater, Jefferson Street, downtown Spring Green
March 18, 7-9pm
Mike Perry and The Long Beds Performance
After opening the show with a passel of stories, Mike and the Long Beds take
the stage for a lively performance of original “roughneck folk” songs from his
new album “Tiny Pilot”. Tickets
$10; available at the Spring Green General Store.
Gard Theater, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Spring Green
FMI: www.sneezingcow.com
March 18-21
RVHS Musical, “Little Shop of Horrors”
More information to come.
APT Touchstone Theatre, Golf Course Road, Spring Green
March 19, 8:30pm-12:30am
Friday Night Bands at Arthur’s
Tonight: Black Water Gin. Drink specials, free coffee and soda for designated
drivers. No cover charge.
Arthur’s, Hwy 14 & Hwy 23, Spring Green
FMI:
www.foodspot.com/arthurs/other1.html or 608-588-2521
March 20, 2pm
Live Music at the General Store
Featuring Nath Dresser. Free and open to the public.
Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany Street, Spring Green
FMI: Todd Miller 608-588-7070 or
todd@springgreengeneralstore.com;
www.SpringGreenGeneralStore.com
March 21, 2pm and 6pm
1920s Revisited/Silent Film Event
Attention film club and art movie enthusiasts! Good old-fashioned fun at the
Al Ringling Theatre - 1920s Revisited. Silent movie, “The Strong Man,” Donnie
Rankin at the Mighty Barton Theatre Organ, early animation short films, AND a
taste of Vaudeville. Proceeds to benefit the Al Ringling Theatre Restoration.
Cost: $5.00.
Al Ringling Theatre, 136 Fourth Avenue, Baraboo
FMI: 608-356-8080 or
www.alringling.com
March 22, 7pm
Spring Green Community Library Annual Meeting and Reader’s Theatre
“Women With Casseroles” is an one act comedy featuring Sarah Day of APT,
Betty Irwin, Susan Jannotta and Sara Rath. Once again it will be “Reader’s
Theater.” This humorous play is the fourth year of the Friends presenting
Reader’s Theater, which always brings standing-room-only crowds because it is so
hilarious. This is on the same night as their Annual Meeting (very short) with a
brief explanation of what the Friends do. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Library.
Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
March 26, 7-11pm
Friday Night Bands at Arthur’s
Tonight: Lost Conversation. Drink specials, free coffee and soda for designated
drivers. No cover charge.
Arthur’s, Hwy 14 & Hwy 23, Spring Green
FMI:
www.foodspot.com/arthurs/other1.html or 608-588-2521
March 27, 2pm
Live Music at the General Store
Featuring Another Roadside Attraction. Free and open to the public.
Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany Street, Spring Green
FMI: Todd Miller 608-588-7070 or
todd@springgreengeneralstore.com;
www.SpringGreenGeneralStore.com
March 27, Viewing begins at 3pm, Auction begins at 4pm
10th Annual “Artists to the Rescue!” Live Art Auction
The 10th Annual “Artists to the Rescue!” Live Art Auction will be held
Saturday, March 27th, 2010 at Time Out Restaurant, in Dodgeville. Admission is
$10 with all proceeds going directly to the Iowa County Humane Society. Artwork
will be available for viewing at Spring Gate Mall in Dodgeville and Sirius
Sunlight Glass Studio in Mineral Point, as well as on the website prior to the
event.
Time Out Restaurant, 237 N. Iowa Street, Dodgeville
FMI: http://www.ichs.net
April
Month of April
Meet the Maker—Art Exhibits at the Library
This month features the annual High School Show. Library hours
are Monday/Wednesday 10-8; Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-8; Friday 9-5:30; Saturday
9-12:30. Please ask the librarian for the key to unlock the “exhibit room.”
Community Room, Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
April 3, 2-5pm
Jodi Jean Band @ The Spring Green General Store
Jodi Jean Amble will be performing jazz and bossa nova at the Spring Green
General Store. Joining her will be: Aylon Samouha, guitar; Brett Benteler,
upright bass; and Janet Cramer, drums/percussion. Admission is free, but the
band is traveling from Chicago and will graciously accept tips to cover their
travel expenses.
Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany Street, Spring Green
FMI: Todd Miller 608-588-7070 or
todd@springgreengeneralstore.com;
www.SpringGreenGeneralStore.com
April 5, 7-9pm
Mostly Mondays Poetry Society
Do you like words and ideas? Share poems, prose, and music on, ... mostly ... the first Monday of the month. Listen and read, sing,
or play. Bring your own original work or favorites by other authors. All are
welcome. Open mic. Free.
NEW LOCATION: Herbs, Spices & More, 7352 Hwy 14, Arena
FMI: Pat McCorkle, 608-924-9234
April 10, 7:30pm
“Ole and Lena’s Wedding”
“Ole and Lena’s Wedding” is a comedy about what goes awry on the wedding day
of Ole Olaffson and Lena Lundberg, complete with bickering family members, a
band that shows up with only half their musicians, a wedding planner who thinks
he’s catering the social event of the year, and a pastor who seems to have found
the secret stash of communion wine. If ticket sales are strong, we will add a
matinee at 2:30pm. More information to come.
April 14, 3:30–5pm
Popcorn & A Movie
All are welcome! Come join the fun; no age limit. Registration is required.
Note: The movie title will be announced closer to day of show.
Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
April 16, 7:30pm
Concert by The April Verch Band
The April Verch Band, with April at the helm on the fiddle, delivers richly
textured phrasing on traditional roots tunes, bluegrass and newgrass melodies,
jazz-influenced compositions, and country music. When April trades her fiddling
for the rhythmic art of stepdancing, the band takes on the sound of the old
lumber camp halls where those without instruments created rhythms with their
feet. The metal taps on April’s shoes generate exhilarating cadences that
enhance her traditional Ottawa Valley arrangements. It’s even more impressive
when April continues playing intricate rifts on her fiddle while dancing the
rhythmic pulse that drives the tune. The overall effect on her audiences is
electrifying. Tickets: $15 general, $13 members.
Folklore Village, 3210 Cty. Road BB, Dodgeville
FMI: 608-924-4000; www.folklorevillage.org
April 18, 2pm
Gathering of Area Book Clubs & Discussion: “The Museum of Happiness”
With Jesse Lee Kercheval. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
April 22–25
River Valley Players Presents “ENCHANTED APRIL”
Set in the 1920’s, this romantic comedy centers around four English women
who rent a castle on a remote Italian island to try to come to grips with their
lives and relationships. During their enchanted month in Italy, the ladies fall
under the spell of their idyllic, sun-drenched surroundings. They rediscover
laughter, learn new truths about themselves and find the romance they long for.
More information to come.
April 30, 8pm
Concert by The Special Consensus
The Special Consensus repertoire features original compositions by band
members and professional songwriters (such as “Dusk ’Til Dawn” and “Margarita
Breakdown”). The repertoire also includes traditional bluegrass standards (songs
by Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, etc.) and songs by artists from other musical
genres (such as “Blue Skies” by Irving Berlin). As a result of this musical
diversity, The Special Consensus has performed at the most traditional bluegrass
festivals and has also been the band to bridge the gap between traditional and
progressive bands at more diverse festivals and fairs. Their driving music will
have you tapping your toes long after the concert is done! $15 general
admission, $13 members.
Folklore Village, 3210 Cty. Road BB, Dodgeville
FMI: 608-924-4000; www.folklorevillage.org
May
Month of May
Meet the Maker—Art Exhibits at the Library
This month features paintings by Sasha Parkevich. Library hours
are Monday/Wednesday 10-8; Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-8; Friday 9-5:30; Saturday
9-12:30. Please ask the librarian for the key to unlock the “exhibit room.”
Community Room, Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
May 27, 12:45pm and 7pm
RVMS Shakespeare Performs “As You Like It”
More information to come.
May 28, 10:15am
RVMS Shakespeare Performs “As You Like It”
More information to come.
June
Month of June
Meet the Maker—Art Exhibits at the Library
This month features photography by Charles Behnke. Library hours
are Monday/Wednesday 10-8; Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-8; Friday 9-5:30; Saturday
9-12:30. Please ask the librarian for the key to unlock the “exhibit room.”
Community Room, Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
June 9, 7pm
Lands End Summer Concert
Great music and good fun. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; food available.
Harris Park, 600 Bennett Road, Dodgeville
June 11-13, 10am-5pm daily
Spring Art Tour 2010
4th annual Mount Horeb Area open studios event. Discover the magic! Explore
the beauty of the springtime countryside in the unique glacially driftless area
of South Central Wisconsin as you tour the rarely seen Open Art Studios of Mount
Horeb, Verona, Mazomanie, Black Earth, Cross Plains, Blue Mounds and towns in
between.
Fifteen mile radius around the Mount Horeb area
FMI: www.mhaaa.org
June 16, 7pm
Lands End Summer Concert
Great music and good fun. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; food available.
Harris Park, 600 Bennett Road, Dodgeville
June 23, 7pm
Lands End Summer Concert
Great music and good fun. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; food available.
Harris Park, 600 Bennett Road, Dodgeville
June 26-27, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Spring Green Arts & Crafts Fair
41st annual arts and fine crafts fair with over 200 exhibitors held in
downtown Spring Green. A variety of entertainment is provided, including
dancing, folk singing, and many local musicians. Free admission.
Jefferson Street, Downtown Spring Green
FMI: John Hess 608-588-7082 or
johnhess@mhtc.net;
www.springgreenartfair.com
July
Month of July
Meet the Maker—Art Exhibits at the Library
This month features quilts by Judy Hasheider. Library hours
are Monday/Wednesday 10-8; Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-8; Friday 9-5:30; Saturday
9-12:30. Please ask the librarian for the key to unlock the “exhibit room.”
Community Room, Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
July 22-25
River Valley Players Summer Show
SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED
August
Month of August
Meet the Maker—Art Exhibits at the Library
This month features prints by Aris Georges. Library hours
are Monday/Wednesday 10-8; Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-8; Friday 9-5:30; Saturday
9-12:30. Please ask the librarian for the key to unlock the “exhibit room.”
Community Room, Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
September
Month of September
Meet the Maker—Art Exhibits at the Library
This month features photography by Mary Kay Baum. Library hours
are Monday/Wednesday 10-8; Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-8; Friday 9-5:30; Saturday
9-12:30. Please ask the librarian for the key to unlock the “exhibit room.”
Community Room, Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
OCTOBER
Month of October
Meet the Maker—Art Exhibits at the Library
This month features paintings by Gordon Glass. Library hours
are Monday/Wednesday 10-8; Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-8; Friday 9-5:30; Saturday
9-12:30. Please ask the librarian for the key to unlock the “exhibit room.”
Community Room, Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
October 21-24
River Valley Players Fall Musical
SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED
NOVEMBER
Month of November
Meet the Maker—Art Exhibits at the Library
This month features photography by Ann Theiring. Library hours
are Monday/Wednesday 10-8; Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-8; Friday 9-5:30; Saturday
9-12:30. Please ask the librarian for the key to unlock the “exhibit room.”
Community Room, Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
November 4-7
River Valley Players Fall Musical
SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED
DECEMBER
Month of December
Meet the Maker—Art Exhibits at the Library
This month features the annual River Valley Stitchers Quilt Show. Library hours
are Monday/Wednesday 10-8; Tuesday/Thursday 12:30-8; Friday 9-5:30; Saturday
9-12:30. Please ask the librarian for the key to unlock the “exhibit room.”
Community Room, Spring Green Community Library, 220 E. Monroe Street
FMI: Library staff, 608-588-2276 or
www.springgreenlibrary.org
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Updated: March 08, 2010
