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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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