The Arts and Culture News for AUGUST 2024 | |
IT'S AUGUST, AND THAT MEANS ARTS MONTH IN WAUPACA! | |
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August is our "big month" at WCAB. Even though we are almost always up to something, things really culminate in August with ARTicipation Week and Arts on the Square. It's intense! We couldn't plan all of these events without the enthusiasm and delight of you, our community. Thank you for taking deep dives into the arts in Waupaca! We are proud to be part of this community, where everyone is creative! So, read on, for more details and links on our events, as well as so many others in Waupaca! And, Happy Arts Appreciation Month, Waupaca!!!
Want to volunteer? we have a few slots open, GO HERE to sign up!
Many thanks to our many sponsors (click link and scroll down!), who have enabled us to put on Arts on the Square this year...including our Title Sponsor Community First Credit Union. They have helped us with funding, radio ads and volunteers! Also, thank you to the Friends of WCAB for their generous contributions that have made Arts on the Square possible! Tremendous Thanks also to:
Waupaca Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region
John and Caroyl Hart, Thrivent, and The Kempfert Foundation
ARTicipation Week is a collaborative event! This week was funded in large part by a Community Foundation Vision Grant. In addition to financial support, so many come together to help put on this eclectic festival...if you have a chance, please thank them!
Union Street Emporium--- Waupaca Public Library
Barnwood Farms--- PodPaca---Waupaca King and IN Between
City of Waupaca Streets Department and crew
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra--- The Waupaca Arts Hub
First United Methodist Church
Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce and Waupaca Visitor's Bureau
96.3 FM and 99.1 FM WAUP Waupaca--- Park and Rec Department
Simpson's Restaurant--- HH Hinder Brewery
and our title sponsor, Community First Credit Union
Thank you all for joining us!!!
Enjoy this newsletter, it is chock-full!!!! As always, we encourage you to browse through: see all the happenings and many opportunities in our community, and if you feel curious, click on the bright blue links to take a deeper dive and get more details!
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Join us for Opening Day, and help us kick off a fabulous week of creative events in Waupaca!
Sunday, August 11, 1-5pm
on the Town Square!
Then attend events all week long leading up to Arts on the Square!
Opening Day: All events are free!
1:00 PM: Kids' Bike Parade Decorating Party at noon and parade at 1pm!! (Pre-registration required on our website.) Ages 5-12.
1:30-2:30 PM: Big Sing Super Jam: 1:30-2:30 in the Bandstand! Join fellow musicians for a fun lively Jam session! Chords and songlist HERE! Bring your instruments!
1:00-3:00 PM: p.m.: Two great Art Projects:
- SHINE With Us
- Pendulum Art
1:00-3:00 PM: Build your own Bouquet with Barnwood Farms! While supplies last, create a beautiful bouquet that you can take home.
3:00-5:00 -5 p.m.: Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble with Steel Drums. The CWSO is bringing their high-energy Percussion Ensemble to Waupaca! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the sounds of steel drums! Plan to join in!
GO HERE for more information on these events!
Then, mark your calendars, there are events EVERY SINGLE DAY throughout ARTicipation Week!
We have participatory events like Kids Chalking, and Kids Open Mic; A Sound Bath with Maggie at the First United Methodist Church; The Hub's Heart and Soul Club on Waupaca Local Live, Kids Art Camp; (registration is full!) and an Outdoor Movie with Waupaca Park and Rec; Retailers hosting a late night shopping evening; Craft fun with the Waupaca Public Library, Live music at HH HInder Brewery and Simpson's, and more! It will be a full week, with events every single day, and all of them free, thanks to the Community Foundation! We can't wait to see you there!!!!
GO HERE for all the details!
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The 18th Annual Friday Night Street Dance! | |
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The 18th Annual Friday Night Street Dance
is back downtown, under the Big Top Tent with
The Jimmys
Friday, August 16
music starts at
7pm
"The Jimmys" is an award-winning festival favorite bringing people together from coast to coast, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean for over thirteen years. The Jimmys feature band leader Jimmy Voegeli, phenomenal Hammond B-3 keyboardist, singer and songwriter; an experienced killer rhythm section steeped in blues... It doesn’t get any better than this – The Jimmys will deliver!
“Killer horns, greasy guitars, funky keys, and a rhythm section with a heart and soul the size of Brazil. This is a great band that plays blues and everything else in between. Get ready for The Jimmys!"” - Bryan Lee, Braille Blues Daddy – Musician
Don't miss this great family street dance! For more information and to listen to their sound GO HERE!
And , this just added: we were able to schedule a really fun show for you all at the Band's Break: Cloud Nine Fire Show will be performing at the band's break, around 8:15... don't miss this exciting display of the beauty of flow-art and fire! Let's watch them shine!!!
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Come down at 6pm and have dinner! We have fabulous food!
- Hmong Eggrolls — Asian food
- Diablo's — Mexican food
- Moo's Ice Cream
Bring your ID! The beverage tent will be open.
Be ready to purchase 50/50 Raffle Tickets!!!
GO HERE for more information!
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The 18th Annual Arts on the Square Festival | |
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The 18th Annual Arts on the Square
Saturday,
August 20
9am-4:00 pm
Join us on the square downtown Waupaca for a full day of art, music, dance, workshops, food and more!
ARTISTS BOOTHS!
Juried artists with a wide variety of mediums!
MUSIC!
3 music stages, including the Main Stage,
featuring Suzuki Players, Children's musician Tom Pease, Madison's Linda and the Zeros, and Indie band Big Oil
and the Jazz Stage featuring the Son Reis Project and Vivo
and Acoustic Stage with
Vibhas Kendzia
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DANCE, Dance, Dance!!!
Dance Stage with 3 dance acts under the oasis tent behind the library!
including: the Senior Cardio Drummers, the Waupaca Dance Team and
the Hmong based Niam Leej Ntxhais Dancers
WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS!
Arts Workshops for all ages: come make something beautiful! Participate in our SHiNE Together project, which will be raffled off to a lucky winner!
See Artists providing demonstrations, including Glass, Sand Art, Caligraphy, and more
FOOD!
Eclectic Food Court and Wine and Beer tent
GO HERE for all the info...
You will find artist names, all stage and workshop schedules and a map!
Friends, Family and Fun!
Plan to spend the entire day at Arts on the Square.
***Pick up your program booklet at participating outlets!!!***
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The 2024 Arts on the Square Image | |
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2023 "Arts on the Square" Art Poster designed by Tim Pucillo | |
Get your very own copy of this year's Arts on the Square poster, designed by local artist, Tim Pucillo! The posters are available at Northern Home on Main Street in Waupaca. Check out all of the incredible symbolism that depicts Waupaca and its creativity, beauty, and love of the arts. We truly Shine Together! This poster is suitable for framing, these art prints (printed at Office Outfitters)) can be yours for just $10! Cuz we want everyone to own beautiful poster art! You're Welcome!
We will also be selling posters at Arts on the Square in the Information Booth on Saturday!
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WCAB's Waupaca Local Live August Show
During ARTicipation Week
The Heart and Soul Club of the Waupaca Arts Hub
Special Time: 4:00 pm
Live from the 96.3 FM studio and Live on Facebook!
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The Waupaca Arts Hub is bursting with music students! This fall we will have nearly 120 kids of all ages (including adults!) taking music lessons form 9 different teachers. This summer, many of the kids worked on perfecting the classic song that most piano students know called "Heart and Soul." As a fun summertime activity, we formed the Heart and Soul Club, and kids worked hard perfecting the song and variations on piano, voice and guitar! Many of the Heart and Soul Club kids will be in the studio to play the song, talk about their music practice and basically show us how much fun it is to play Music!Join us in the studio, although it will be crowded (with proud parents) for this tribute to Hoagie Charmichael and his everlasting Heart and Soul Chord Progression! (click that link to see a chart with the hundreds of songs based on this song's chord progression!)
You can join us in the studio (send us a FB message) or experience the show on FB Live on our FB page!
Go HERE for more information!
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Waupaca Local Live Archives
Waupaca Local Live is collaborative venture between the WCAB, Waupaca's 96.3 FM radio and WAUP 99.1 fm radio.
We seek to bring local and regional musical excellence to the airwaves!
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News from The Waupaca Community Arts HUB
a program of the Waupaca Community Arts Board
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Summer Kids Art Camp 2024:
"Inspired by Glass” — An Expressive Arts Experience
This three-day experience leading up to Arts on the Square is inspired by glass artists and the community SHINE project. We’ll look at contemporary artists like Laurel True, Lino Tagliapietra, and Dale Chihuly to make our own colorful vessels and mosaics. Work created during this camp will be displayed in the Workshop Tent area at Arts on the Square, August 17th. Visit the Workshop area to see what the kids created during camp!!! This Camp is Sold Out!
Because of a generous grant from the The Community Foundation, this camp will be free!!!
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There is SOOOOO much for families to do during ARTicipation Week and Arts on the Square...
You really need to check out the website, and see all of the options. During the week there is something every day, and on Saturday, well, it's amazing! Music, art, dance...plan to spend the day downtown!
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Fall Art Classes now open for registration!
We have an amazing lineup of art classes ready for this fall!
Go HERE for our Fall lineup!!!
We have a wide variety of Fall Classes posted, and many more coming soon...All ages will find something to sign up for at the Arts Hub! So many classes for all different age groups, form little kiddos through adults! Digital art and Digital Makers Space, Exploring Electronic Circuits, Woodland Basketmaking, jewelry making... an unbelievable variety of classes for kids, adults, GO HERE to see all the classes and stop back because more will be posted mid-fall!
Here is just a sampling of what we are offering this fall:
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MIXED MEDIUM ACCORDIAN BOOK
Learn Calligraphy and create a piece of art called an “Accordion” book! You will have the opportunity to learn and experiment with acrylic paints, watercolors, colored pencils, and collage while learning the art of calligraphy. You will learn how to make these very simple, straight forward hardcover books with different kinds of paper, glue, and closures of your choice to best suit your style.
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SEWING
Students will learn these sewing techniques measuring, cutting, sewing, and pressing to create a festive table runner. After the students finish the table runner they can choose another project such as a pillow, a bag, or a small purse to try out their newly learned skills.
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IMPROV FOR ADULTS
This series of classes will teach the principles of improv to adults (ages 18-118) who aren't necessarily interested in performing. That said, a public performance is a possibility for those who want to conclude these classes with a show or work. At the least, participants will have fun while learning to think on their feet and roll with the surprises that daily life hands us.
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CREATE AND DISCOVER
Come to the Hub to Create & Discover! This semester we’ll be creating large-scale art that helps us discover identity! Join us to get inspired by folks like Frida Kahlo and Vincent van Gogh as we explore self-portraiture, symbolism, and styles of mark-making.
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DRINK AND DRAW
The Grand National Lounge will be opening for an exclusive event with the Arts Hub. This will be a fun night out with friends as you learn a drawing technique and have a delicious cocktail. Anyone from beginner to advanced will enjoy creating in this fun setting. The fee covers materials and instruction. Beverages are available for purchase.
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CHICKEN DUMPLING SOUP
Cook with Chef Jen!
Students will learn knife skills, proper seasoning, and the process of making a homemade chicken dumpling soup. This class is just in time for cooler weather.
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MUSIC NEWS and MORE
Fall Music Lessons resume in September. Make sure that you notify your teacher that you will be continuing lessons, and get your updated registration form in during August!
Tuition Assistance forms are also due in August. GO HERE for more info on Tuition Assistance!
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New Music Class: Music Fun for the Littles!
New this fall, we have a class for the kiddos who are 4-7...
A fun music class that introduces beginning musical concepts of Drums, Piano, and Voice with the use of musical games, Kodai Technique, and movement. This class is perfect for younger kids who want to engage in music at an early age, prior to individual music lessons. A great introduction to various musical instruments!
Registration deadline is Sept. 9 but this will fill fast, so plan ahead!
GO HERE for more info!
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Please sign up HERE for a 2-hour time slot by clicking on this link: Consider inviting a friend to be with you. The more the merrier! | |
AOTS Volunteers Needed!
To make Arts on the Square flow smoothly for our community, we need lots of smiling volunteers. We would love it if you would consider volunteering.
This is a fun way to meet people in the community, have a good time, and see first-hand how you can impact your community. We need helop in these areas:
- Beer/wine Ticket Sales
- Creativity Workshops Helper
- Information Booth Helpers
Join the fun of being part of Arts on the Square!
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JULY Happenings... with our WAACN Partners | |
Waupaca King and
In Between
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Waupaca Retailers have been having a great time on their Summer Evening Shop Nights this summer, and August 15 will be their final Thursday late night shopping.
Over 20 stores are staying open late for a Summer Evening shopping! Food Trucks will be on the street, and live music will end the evening at Simpson's with The Band Orphans! Come relax, shop, dine and enjoy beautiful Downtown Waupaca! Thanks for shopping local!
GO HERE for the list of stores that will be open this Thursday!
Waupaca King and In Between
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Waupaca Area Arts and Culture Network | |
So much in store for Waupaca this year!
This vibrant group of collaborating orgs, businesses and City officials is busy!!!
Believe it or not, we have started planning the 2024 Yuletide Celebration, complete with Artful Trees, a Holiday Parade and Santa! Stay tuned!
All are welcome to join this active vibrant group!
Waupaca Arts and Culture Network
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New Exhibit
Food Justice
August 3-September 14
Library Exhibit Room
Did you know that 19.5% of children in Wisconsin face food insecurity? Food Justice will provide information and resources on this important topic, and help visitors learn how YOU can be part of the solution. This exhibit is a partnership with the Waupaca County Hunger Network, FoodWIse, and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
GO HERE for more info
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Saturday, August 10
9am-4pm
Renaissance Faire
Library Front Lawn
Join us in front of the library for our own Renaissance Faire! Special guest reenactment troupe Gryphon Poursuivant will be here with the siege encampment and many activities. New this year, we have Wisconsin River Mavens-a Troupe of Vikings attending with woodworking, weaving, bards, and smiths with a working forge! We will also have the talented ladies from Cloud 9 Fire Show with 2 Flow Art Clinics! The Historical Society joins us with a booth as well. Library staff will have many fun booths, and so much more! Don’t forget to check out the Farmer’s Market while you’re here!
GO HERE for more info
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As part of ARTicipation Week, the library is having a family fun craft on the front lawn!
Alcohol Ink Coasters
Tuesday, August 13, from 2:30-4:30
This is a free family event! Join us!
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The Waupaca Area Public Library | |
Thursdays in August
4-5 PM
Lower level of the Library
A time for conversation and practice in each other’s languages.
Un tiempo para conversar y practicar en los idiomas de los demás.
Looking for English and Spanish speaking individuals to participate. Let’s learn together!
Se buscan personas que hablen inglés y español para participar. ¡Aprendamos juntos!
You are welcome any time during that time slot
Eres bienvenido en cualquier momento durante ese horario
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Splashpad Story Time Sessions are Thursdays at 9:30am at Swan Park
Other Children's Library Programs are
all listed on this page
Waupaca Public Library
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Author Book Talk: Richard Sweitzer
August 22, 5:30-8pm
Local Author Richard Sweitzer will be coming to talk with us about his amazing fantasy novel:
ODE: The Scion of Nerikan
Five starred review novel on Amazon.com
Books will be available for purchase at this event.
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The Waupaca Historical Society | |
Hutchinson House Museum and Depot OPEN Many Weekends of the Month!
Stop in and see Waupaca History in person!
Come visit us at the Holly Center at 321 S. Main Street during our open hours on
Wednesday through Friday,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!
Waupaca Geneaology Society hosts frequent Brat Fries in front of the Holly Center, check it out!
Waupaca Historical Society
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WegaArts Theater Production | |
A Talent for Murder
August 9 and 10
The Gerold Opera House
Weyauwega
Doors open at 6pm, Dinner at 6:30pm, Show at 7pm
It is 1959 at the Gerold Opera House in Weyauwega. The annual talent show is about to take place and local author Robert Bloch (author of Pyscho) is one of the guest judges. There is a lot of talent on the stage yet someone apparently has an unnerving talent for murder as one of the contestants is soon found dead! Who did it? The audience will decide the winner of the talent show as well as who has a TALENT FOR MURDER!
Don't miss this play, lots of our friends are in it!!!
Full cash bar at the Gerold
Proceeds benefit the Weyauwega Area Historical Society
Get tickets here!
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Go HERE for more information on the play, the storyline, the cast and more! | |
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Waupaca Community Theater presents
Little Shop of Horrors
August 1-4, various times
Waupaca Performing Arts Center
Get your tickets now to see this wonderful rendition of the classic musical. Come support friends and neighbors in this outstanding community production, hosted by the Waupaca Fine Arts Festival.
Get lots more info, including cast info, and your tickets here!
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Waupaca Park and Rec/Library Outdoor Movie | |
Outdoor Movie: Wonka
Wednesday, August 14, around 8 pm
South Park
Join us at South Park for an outdoor movie! Enjoy delicious food from Stevie’s Food Truck, or treats from Shindig! Movie starts at 8:00, but come early to enjoy the bouncy house and yummy food! Remember to bring blankets or chairs to get comfy!
Thank you to Farmer’s State Bank, Friends of Waupaca Parks, Waupaca Arts Board, and Waupaca Parks and Rec for sponsoring this movie.
This is an event that is part of ARTicipation Week!
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Garden Stepping Stones
August 7, 9 am or 10 am
Pre-registration required
Sign up today for your spot in the Art in the Park class and make your very own stepping stone!
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The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitor's Bureau | |
We know it's early but we want to give you a heads up about the
Chain O Lakes Blues Festival 2024
Mark your Calendars for October 4-5!
Summer means lots of Live Music in Waupaca! Waupaca venues have a lot of great music coming your way, and the Chamber Community Calendar is a great spot to see all of the bands coming to Waupaca this summer!
Go HERE for the Chamber Website and Community Calendar!
The Chamber is planning a wine walk for fall, too...and they are supporting new teachers for the 2023 school year.
They will also be installing a new electronic/digital sign this week, so check it out!
Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce and Waupaca Visitors and Convention Bureau
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Podpaca Special Edition for ARTicipation Week
PodPaca host Joe Drake announced that PodPaca will be doing a PodPaca episode for the Waupaca Community Arts Board’s ARTICIPATION Week. On this episode there will be small town artists who will share their story and what they do. This episode will be released Tuesday August 13th at 11am and will be available on all podcast platforms and YouTube.
GO HERE for more info
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The Waupaca Farm Market is held every Saturday on Fulton Street, from 9am-2pm. They often have special events, so check them out!
On Saturday, August 17, the market will move to Union Street, and it will be expanded for Arts on the Square, featuring even more farmers, food, and home made goods that you love! Market will be open from 9am-later that day!!!
GO HERE for more info!
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Jazz Brunch with
Small House Quartet
August 4, 11am-1pm
Odin and Freja's Place, Scandinavia
Join us for Odin & Freja’s first Jazz Brunch! Quiche, pastries, fruit, mimosas & Bloody Marys will all be available for purchase. Bring your appetite for delectables and superb music.
If you missed them in July, now’s your chance to catch them again.
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Other events in and around our community | |
Waupaca's Annual Triathlon | |
The annual Waupaca Area Triathlon is a fun sporting event for all ages and skill levels held on the 3rd Saturday of August, 7:00 a.m., at South Park in downtown Waupaca. Short course and Kids Triathlon also will take place!
The Triathlon is for all ages, from "8 to 80" in 2023! Try out the Kayak course if you can't swim!
GO HERE for all the info!
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Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra is coming to Waupaca! | |
CWSO’s Summer Chamber Concert Series – Steel Drums Performance
Sunday, August 11
3-5pm
Downtown Waupaca, on the Square!
CWSO will be part of ARTicipation Week's Opening Day! Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the Steel Drum performance, and be ready to participate!!!
This event is FREE thanks to the Lee Ayers Jewelers, Compass Properties and Waupaca Community Arts Board. Free will donations are encouraged.
GO HERE for more info!
The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra began in 1947, with 50 members. Currently, the orchestra comprises approximately 65 professional musicians who perform a season of four concert cycles, with some Summer chamber concerts. Season performances are held at the Sentry Theater and Woodlands Church, as well as some outreach locations.
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The Annual Scandinavia Corn Roast! | |
Scandinavia Corn Roast
August 2-4
The Scandinavia Corn Roast is celebrating its 56th year! Put on by the Scandinavia Booster Club, the Corn Roast is the year’s biggest fundraiser for the Booster Club. Bringing community together with carnival rides, live music, wood carving competition and auction, truck and tractor pulls, 5K Cob Run, craft fair, Sunday’s pie social, roasted corn and more! We have the best volunteers who love giving back to our great community. We hope to see you in 2024!
GO HERE for more information!
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Amoco and the Filling Station August Thursday Generosity Days | |
The Amoco Station and The Filling Station (Thursdays) continue their generosity and support of local organizations, by donating 20 cents per gallon/20% of their proceeds on
Thursday August 1 to the Fremont-Wolf River EMS.
On the 15th they are supporting the Waupaca Special Olympics.
Fremont-Wolf River EMS is a non profit provider of emergency and non-emergency services to the community of Fremont, WI
Thanks to these benevolent businesses for their continued community support! The funds they raise are significant, and they could not do it without all of you! Thanks Waupaca!!!
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A Night at Hogsmaed
Saturday, August 3
2pm-10pm
Danes Hall, Waupaca
A Night at Hogsmeade is a celebration of all things Magic!
Sorting Hat Ceremony, Themed Cocktails, Great Hall Feast, Games and Enchantment!
Tickets start at $50 and Include
Gift Bag & Door Prize Raffle
Sorting hat ceremony
Film Fest
Great Hall Feast
Tri-Wizard Trivia
Horcrux Scavenger Hunt
Access to all events and activities!
Welcome to Høgsmæde! Have a seat at the Leaky Cauldrons and enjoy our famous Butter Beer! We serve a variety of drinks, eats, entertainment and many more activities planned! No Muggles allowed!
Get lots more info and Tickets HERE!
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Feelgood Festival Revival
Aug 2-4
Iola Mills
It's been talked about and dreamed about since our last festival at the Amherst fairgrounds. we couldn't resist a Feel Good Revival in this new fabulous space we have. This will be three-days of good Music & Fun that will bring back the Feel Good Vibe.
We are celebrating the Feel Good Music & Art Festival that took place at the Amherst Fairgrounds from 2004-2010. Hosted by Eddie Danger. Music by Patchouli and Dr Kickbutts Orchestra of Death.
GO HERE for all the details, and tickets.
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So much going on at the Center for Living Well in Iola. Check it out, and especially consider a Wednesday Water Meditation!!!
Center for Living Well
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As we approach August, we are reminded that we are grateful to live in a community that values and supports the arts. We hope to see you all at any or all of the events during ARTicipation Week and at Arts on the Square! Coming together to celebrate creativity, Building Community through the Arts...Happy Arts Month, Waupaca!
Waupaca Community Arts Board
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