Spring Green Area Arts Coalition

  


 

2010 AREA ARTS EVENTS

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Dates/times of events may change; consider calling ahead or
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February

Month of February
Meet the Maker—Art Exhibits at the Library
This month features paintings by David Giffey. 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

Through February 28, Sat/Sun 11am-3pm, good weather weekends
Annual Hearts and Flowers Exhibition
WI Artists Showcase/Jura Silverman Gallery, 143 S. Washington, Spring Green
FMI: 608-588-7049 or slvmnart@webtv.net

February 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.
The Bank Restaurant, 134 W. Jefferson Street, Spring Green
FMI: Pat McCorkle, 608-924-9234

February 5, 8:30pm-12:30am
Friday Night Bands at Arthur’s
Tonight: Wild Heart. 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

February 6, 2-5pm
Live Music at the General Store
This week features Gil Plotkin & Bob Dries. 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

February 6, 6:30pm potluck, dancing follows
Old Time Barn Dance
Featuring Barley Brothers and Caller Tim Jenkins. We welcome all ages and experience levels to our dances in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere where you can learn the steps, dance to your hearts content or simply sit and enjoy the music and camaraderie! Bring the whole family and your favorite potluck dish! Tickets: $6 adults (18+), $5 members, $4 seniors (65+) and teens (13-17), $2 children (5-12). We ask that you only wear shoes with non-marking soles on our beautiful wooden dance floor. Thank you!
Folklore Village, 3210 Cty. Road BB, Dodgeville
FMI: 608-924-4000; www.folklorevillage.org

February 6-7, Sat 8pm and Sun 2pm
RMF presents James DeVita in “In Acting Shakespeare”
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors/students and are available at The General Store, Nina’s, and The Flower Shop all in downtown Spring Green.
The Gard Theater, 111 E. Jefferson Street, Spring Green

February 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

February 10, 3:30–5pm
Children’s Fine Art Program: Edgar Degas – “An Impressionist Artist”
Learn to draw figures in action with drawing gestures. We will also be making 3-D foil action figures! Open to children ages 7-12. Space is limited to 15 participants, so sign up soon! Registration is required. This program is funded by The Spring Green Arts and Crafts Fair. The 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

February 12, 8:30pm-12:30am
Friday Night Bands at Arthur’s
Tonight: The Karri Darley Band. 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

February 13, 9:30am
Valentine Tea & Valentine Workshop with Melissa Hildebrandt
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

February 13, 10am-1pm
River Valley Players Announces Auditions For Spring Show
RV-Players invites you to try-out for one of the marvelous roles (5 women, 3 men) in “ENCHANTED APRIL” by Matthew Barber, from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. 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.
RV Middle School band room, 660 West Daley St, Spring Green (please park in the 2nd (rear) parking lot and use the entrance to the Rt of the administrative offices)
FMI: Michele Brucker, bellamichele@gmail.com or 608-588-2685

February 13, All day
Paul Bentzen Day
A mid-winter bash celebrating local musician, actor, humorist & culinary artist Paul Bentzen’s birthday with jambalaya, bluegrass and microbrews. Jambalaya served from noon until sold out, bluegrass jam begins at 2pm, and a silent auction will be held 9am-6pm for the High School Music Spring Trip fundraiser. All are welcome.
Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany Street, Spring Green
FMI: Todd Miller 608-588-7070 or todd@springgreengeneralstore.com; www.SpringGreenGeneralStore.com

February 13, 4pm
Old-Fashioned Barn Dance
Featuring Staph Infection playing from 4-7pm and Midnight Divas following.
Sandbar Sports Arena, Arena
FMI: 608-753-2000

February 14
Come In From the Cold
An informal evening with APT actors and members of the community; poetry, music by The General Store Band, and maybe a hot-toddy. Scheduled as readers are Colleen Madden, James Ridge, David Daniel, Sarah Day, Jim DeVita, Matt Schwader, Susan Shunk, and Leia Espericueta. Admission is free and donations will be accepted to benefit the children of Haiti. Funds raised will buy food as part of a national movement to care for starving children.
The Shed (upstairs), 123 N. Lexington Street, Spring Green

February 15, 6-9pm
River Valley Players Announces Auditions For Spring Show
RV-Players invites you to try-out for one of the marvelous roles (5 women, 3 men) in “ENCHANTED APRIL” by Matthew Barber, from the novel by Elizabeth von Arnim. 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.
RV Middle School band room, 660 West Daley St, Spring Green (please park in the 2nd (rear) parking lot and use the entrance to the Rt of the administrative offices)
FMI: Michele Brucker, bellamichele@gmail.com or 608-588-2685

February 15, 7pm
Middle School Band Concert
River Valley Middle School band students have been busy preparing music for their annual Winter Band Concert. Each of the sixth, seventh and eighth grade bands and several small ensembles will be featured, playing a wide variety of band music. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
River Valley High School gym, Spring Green

February 17, 7:30pm
Plain Page Turners Book Club
The Plain Page Turners book discussion group is held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm in the library’s community room, unless otherwise noted. Members each take a turn choosing a book and hosting the meeting at the library. Anyone is welcome to join! This month: “Orpheus Lost” by Janette Turner Hospital.
Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main Street, Plain
FMI: http://www.scls.lib.wi.us/pla/

February 19, 8:30pm-12:30am
Friday Night Bands at Arthur’s
Tonight: Lucas Cates Band. 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

February 20, 2-5pm
Live Music at the General Store/
Food Drive for the Spring Green Food Pantry
Performers T.B.A. 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

February 21, 2pm
Wingra Woodwind Quintet Concert
Richland Concert Association is honored to bring this classical quintet concert to our community. Tickets: adults $15, students $5; season tickets available.
Richland Center Auditorium, 182 N. Central Avenue, Richland Center
FMI: 608-549-2014

February 26, 8:30pm-12:30am
Friday Night Bands at Arthur’s
Tonight: Midnight Crisis. 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

February 27, 2-5pm
Live Music at the General Store
This week features Adrienne Applegate. 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

February 27, 8pm
Concert by John Hammond
With a career that spans over three decades, John Hammond is one of handful of white blues musicians who was on the scene at the beginning of the first blues renaissance of the mid-’60s. That revival, brought on by renewed interest in folk music around the U.S., brought about career boosts for many of the great classic blues players, including Mississippi John Hurt, Rev. Gary Davis, and Skip James. Some critics have described Hammond as a white Robert Johnson, and Hammond does justice to classic blues by combining powerful guitar and harmonica playing with expressive vocals and a dignified stage presence. Tickets: $17 general, $15 members.
Folklore Village, 3210 Cty. Road BB, Dodgeville
FMI: 608-924-4000; www.folklorevillage.org

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 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 11-14
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 18-21
RVHS Musical, “Little Shop of Horrors”
More information to come.
APT Touchstone Theatre, Golf Course Road, Spring Green

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
Featuring “Women With Casseroles” by the Program Committee. 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 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

May 28, 12:45pm and 7pm
RVMS Shakespeare Performs “As You Like It”
More information to come.

May 29, 10:15am
RVMS Shakespeare Performs “As You Like It”
More information to come.

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 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

 

June

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

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 geometric abstractions 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

 

OCTOBER

October 21-24
River Valley Players Fall Musical
SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED

NOVEMBER

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: February 08, 2010