Ongoing Events

Mon-Sat Spring Green

Meet the Maker: Mary Kay Baum, photographer, Mon/Wed 10-8; Tues/Thurs 12:30-8; Fri 9-5:30; Sat 9-12:30, Community Room, Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe St, Library staff, 608.588.2276 or springgreenlibrary.org

 

Through Oct. 17 Spring Green

American Players Theatre, box office open 10am-4pm, 608.588.2361, 5950 Golf Course Rd, As You Like It, All's Well That Ends Well, Another Part of the Forest, The Circle, Major Barbara; Touchstone Theatre: Waiting for Godot, The Syringa Tree & Exits & Entrances. Get all show times, dining options, at playinthewoods.org

 

Through October Spring Green

Juried Work by The American Society of Architectural Illustrator, Taliesin Preservation, Inc, goals to foster communication among architectural illustrators, raise the standards of architectural illustration, acquaint the public with the importance of such drawing as integral to the practice of architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, Highway 23 & County Road C, www.taliesinpreservation.org

 

All month Spring Green

Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Estate Tours, Reservations recommended, Photography by Miles Lowry, Savannas in the Valley of the Lloyd Joneses, Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 County Hwy 23, open 9am-5:30pm. 608.588.7900 or taliesinpreservation.org

 

Through Sept 3 Spring Green

Wisconsin Artists Showcase, Work in all Media, Jura Silverman Gallery, 143 S Washington St, Tu-Sun, 588.7049

 

3rd Mon Richland Center

Support group for those dealing with autism, 7-8:30pm, Country Kitchen, www.angelautismnetwork.org, 588.2585

 

Tues Arena

Pizza on 14, weather permitting, cooked in a wood stove, The Shoppe on 14, 753.9000

 

2nd/4th Tues Plain

Plain Toastmasters, noon-1pm, Kraemer Library and Community Center, open to all, Cty B, east of Hwy 23

 

1st Tues Richland Center

Pioneers monthly meeting; gay, lesbian, and transgender social group, 7pm, for anyone from SW Wisconsin, for location and info, 606.9569 swwipioneers@yahoo.com

 

1st Tues Dodgeville

Support group for caregivers of loved ones strugglng with dementia or any other chronic illness, includes paid caregivers, 10:30-noon, Dodgeville Public Library, 608.437.7500

 

3rd Tues Plain

Plain Page Turners Book Club, 7:30pm, all welcome to join! Kraemer Library & Community Center, 910 Main Street, Plain http://www.scls.lib.wi.us/pla/

 

2nd Wed Spring Green

Sept 8: Book Buzz sponsored by the Spring Green Literary Fest, Convivio downstairs, 7pm, 122 N. Lexington St, 583.3921

 

Thurs Richland Center

Miracles Study Group, free, 5pm, Brewer Library in basement, 325 N Central Ave, Bill at 604.2341

 

Last Sat Mazomanie

Gallery Night, 6-9pm, Live music, shopping, artwork, food, new exhibits and events; downtown

 

3rd Sun Plain

PFLAG-Plain of the River Valley area, 2-4pm,contact Joanne Vogt, 546.2439 or pflagplain@yahoo.com, call for location

 

Outdoor Markets

 

Sat Mineral Point

Outdoor Market, 9am-noon, Watertower Park, Meet your friends, grab a cup of coffee, herbs, plants, bread, eggs, cheese, honey, organic vegetables, fruit and more, Jenny 608.967.2319

 

Sat to Oct. 30 Prairie du Sac

Farmers Market at the Historical Society across from Blue Spoon Cafe, 8am-12 noon. Locally grown fresh fruits and veggies, plants and whatever is in season. Sue Dohm 643-8445, markets42010@yahoo.com

 

Sat to October Spring Green Spring Green Farmers' Market, 8am-noon, on Jefferson St between Lexington and Albany St, grains, honey, fresh eggs, produce and more. Contact: Jennifer 574.4569

 

Tues to Nov 2 Sauk City

Farmers Market at the Historic Park across from the M&I Bank, 4-7pm, locally grown fruits and vegetables, flowers, herbs and whatever is in season, Sue Dohm, 643-8445, markets42010@yahoo.com

 

Sat to Oct. 30 Mazomanie

Farmers Market at the Westland Promenade on Brodhead St off Hwy. 14 in downtown, 8am-12 noon, locally grown fruits and vegetables, honey, flowers, plants, and whatever is in season. Laura Peterson, 608.445.8471 or Verna Wallace, 608.795.4954

 

Wed to Oct Dodgeville

Farmers Market 3-7pm, New vendors welcome, next to Dodgeville Chamber Office, 338 N Iowa Street. 935-9200

 

Sat to Oct 30 Dodgeville's

Local Farmer's Market, New vendors welcome! Located next to the Dodgeville Chamber Office, 338 N Iowa Street. 935-9200

 

JULY EVENTS

July 28-Aug 2 Dodgeville

Lands' End Blow Out Sale, Harris Park. 608.935.9053, www.landsend.com

July 28   Spring Green

Bob Kann, Storyteller/Juggler/Magician/Author presents: “Read! Read! Read! It’s a Magical Splash!” 2-3pm SG Community Library, 230 E. Monroe St, 588.2276

July 29    Dodgeville

Lands' End Farmers' Market and Arts/Crafts Fair at Lands' End Campus, 11am -3pm, Hwy 23 north of town

July 29-Aug 14  Mineral Point

The Front Steps by Marcia Jablonski, Alley Stage, 18 Shake Rag St, info@alleystage.com, 608.987.3292, 800 838.3006

July 30  Mineral Point

Founder's Day, Orchard Lawn

July 31  Mazomanie

Gallery Nights, 6-9pm, Activities, art, food, downtown Mazo

July 31  Mazomanie

FunDayz, 2-9pm, 3rd annual Mazo FunDayz downtown festival will feature: food, family fun, music, art activities, kids games, car and bike show 3-6pm

July 31-Aug 1   Spring Green

Global View, Festival celebrating India, see page 19 for details

 

September Events

 

Sept 1 Mineral Point

Women's Art Party with Di Sterba, 7 PM, In the Ellery House at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Shake Rag St, Suggested donation $5, Art project to be announced later, Di Sterba 608.987.3292

 

Sept 2- 6 Mineral Point

Iowa County Fair, Iowa Co Fair Grounds, http://www.iowacountyfair.org/, Iowa County Fair, Mineral Point, WI. 53565, 608-987-3490, e-mail: iowacountyfair@yahoo.com

 

Sept 3 Dodgeville

Grassroots Citizens for Peace, 4-6 PM, Showing of "Countdown to Zero" & discuss upcoming Immigration projects. Also update on the "Stones into Schools" grant. At home of Judy James, 3455 Rowe Rd, just N. of Best Friends Pet Store. FMI: Jane, 608.935.3007 or kavaloski@countryspeed.com.

 

Sept 3 Mazomanie

Another Friday Night in Mazo, 6-9pm, free music Music Conservancy on Marion Street. Open jam at 8:00. No cover, Downtown, FMI: 608-445-6126 or Jim Schroeder at jschroeder@wisheights.k12.wi.us

 

Sept 3 Spring Green

First Fridays After 5, Expect the Unexpected, Experience art, events, special features in shops, galleries, & restaurants, Shops & Galleries open until 8 pm

 

Sept 3 Spring Green

First Friday After Five, 5-8pm, Homeopathic Practitioner Zihna Jones, natural alternative healing technique, 43/90 North Earth in the Albany Courtyard, 608.588.3313

 

Sept 3 Richland Center

Treasures Music, 6:30-10pm, Blue Highways, 165 N. Central Ave, Lee & Frank, Acoustic Remedy with Special Guest Jeremy Goodman - hottest Friday night spot in RC, 608-647-7358

 

Sept 4 SW Wisconsin

Blackhawk Lake Triathlon, Short Route, Ind.Age, Novice, 2 person relay, 3 person relay, Family Swim/Canoe(Open Water) 250 Yards, Bike 5 mile, Run 1.8 Mile (Pavement) Approximate Start time 10:30am www.panthercycling.com, Approximate Start time 10:45am

 

Sept 5 Spring Green

Acoustic Jam at the Spring Green General Store, 1:30-3:30, 137 S. Albany, 608.588.7070, springgreengeneralstore.com

 

Sept. 5 Richland Center

ARIS String Quartet, Richland Concert Association, Seventh Day Adventist Church 26625 Crestview Drive in Richland Center.

 

Sept 4 Dodgeville

Simple Earth Hops Grand Opening, Brewing Up a Community, noon-7pm, family friendly, free, open to public, music, refreshments, potluck at 7pm, 4552 State Rd 23, fattymattybrewing@gmail.com

 

Sept 5 Spring Green

Hymn Sings, Art and Loraine Carlson, 2pm, Sponsored by Rural Musicians Forum, nondenominational, open to everyone, Refreshments, no admission charge, Wyoming Valley Church, Route 23, approx. 5 miles so of Spring Green, FMI: John Hess, 608-588-7082 or johnhess@mhtc.net

 

Sept 5 Southwest Wisconsin

Wright Stuff Century Bicycle Ride, Scenic routes: 30, 60, 100 miles travel through Baneveld, Ridgeway and Spring Green, Start at Tyrol Basin Ski Lodge, Mt Horeb, WI. More information at: http://bombaybicycle.org/index.php/events/wright/

 

Sept 6 Spring Green

BeatleFest, Live music all day 11am-7pm, all Beatles songs. Watch the website for performance schedule, Furthermore Beer on tap. Special menu, Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany St, FMI: Todd Miller 608.588.7070 or todd@springgreengeneralstore.com; www.SpringGreenGeneralStore.com

 

 

Sept 7 Dodgeville

"First Tuesday Open Mic & Jam Session", Folklore Village, 7 PM, All invited: aspiring & accomplished musicians & poets to appreciative audiences, traditional open mic format in the main hall & jam space in the gallery. Donations appreciated. Coffee & tea provided. Bring a snack to share! 3210 County Hwy BB, 608.924.4000 www.folklorevillage.com

 

Sept 8 Arena

Mostly Mondays Poetry Society, 7-9pm, 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, FMI: Pat McCorkle, 608-924-9234

 

Sept 8-12 Richland Center

Richland County Fair, Fairgrounds, 23630 County Rd. AA, 148th Annual Richland County Fair - entertainment, games, rides, exhibits, food, music, horse racing, truck & tractor pulls, and commercial vendors - $12 for adult season pass, $5 adults, $3 youth, under 6 free, 608-647-6859, www.richlandchamber.com/Fair.htm

 

 

Sept 9 Dodgeville

"Who is Neil Gaiman? Reading & Discussion, 7-9 PM at The Gard Theatre, 111 E Jefferson St, The Spring Green Literary Festival is sponsoring this event since Fantasy writer Neil Gaiman will be at the House on the Rock on Halloween weekend. Charles Allen Wyman, writer, poet, & editor of The Absinthe Literary Review, & David Daniel, actor with American Players Theatre, will talk about Gaiman's life & books, and read selections from his writings, Free but pick up tickets at the General Store, 43/90 North Earth, or the Spring Green Library to guaranee a seat.

 

Sept 10 Mineral Point

Jammin' on the Porch, Vicki Mecozzi and the Wooden Nickel Orchestra, 5:30-7:30pm, 234 Madison St, bring a chair and a picnic, Orchard Lawn. 234 Madison St.

 

Sept 10-12 Mazomanie

Wild West Days - 53rd annual event, A weekend event featuring live music Fri & Sat nights, carnival, food and family fun, FMI: www.mazomaniechamber.com

 

Sept 10-12 Mineral Point

Haiku Festival, The Cradle of America Haiku Festival, Fri. 2 PM thru 1:30 PM Sunday with many wonderfully scheduled events, Many held at Foundry Books, 105 Commerce St. The theme is "Remembering Bob Spiess--His Life & His Work". Opening reception, Midwest-style tailgate picnic, many workshops, events & several activities at the newly restored Mineral Point Opera House. Festival will also feature a kukai with the theme "Transitions". Please pre-register so there is enough food, beer, wine, etc. For a full schedule of events, more information & to register, contact Gayle Bull, 608.987.4363 or info@foundrybooks.com

 

Sept 11 Richland Center

Ocooch Mtn. Fall Bike Tour, 8, 15, 31, & 46 mile rides, showers, swimming & chili dinner, 608-647-8522, http://www.symonsrec.com/

 

Sept 11 Spring Green

Mary Kay Baum, The Art of Living with Alzheimer's Disease, 10am-noon, Spring Green Community Library, 230 E. Monroe St

 

Sept 11 Spring Green

Bluegrass Jam at the General Store, 3-6 PM, 137 S. Albany, 608.588.7070

 

Sept 12 Bear Valley

Annual Fall Service, Brown Church; 10:30 a.m' Rev. Alice Richards, Orlen Richards,accompanist, everyone is welcome, 6 miles north of Lone Rock , at State Hwy. 130/County Hwy. B and Brown Church Rd, social hour follows Joanne at 608.583.2259.

 

Sept 13 Spring Green

Adult Acting and Audition Techniques, Mondays,10 wks, 7-9pm, Paula Daniel, culminate in performance at Gard Theater $85, partial scholarships available,contact Cecilia Farran 608.588.3313 or 583.2776 or cecilia@northearth.com

 

Sept 17-19 Dodgeville

Squirrel Moon Contra Dance Weekend, Folklore Village, 3210 County Highway BB, 608-924-4000, folklorevillage.org

 

Sept 18 Richland Center

Latin Days, 10am-9pm, Richland Center Fellowship, 26700 Fellowship Ln, Latin food, music, soccer tournament, kids activities, & awards banquet, 608-647-7226 http://www.rcffellowship.org/

Sept 18 Dodgeville

CLEAN SWEEP, GET RID OF HAZARDOUS WASTES, MAJOR & MINOR APPLIANCES & HARD TO DISPOSE OF ITEMS. **Pre-Registration is REQUIRED thru the Iowa Co. Ext Office 608.935.0391. Great opportunity to clean out your basement, garage, barn, & home. Held at the Iowa County Hwy, Dept. There will be a fee based on the amount of chemicals brought to the Clean Sweep site: 1 to 10 pounds--$10, 11 to 50 pounds is $40, 51 to 100 pounds is $60, & 101 to 200 pounds is $100. Any amounts above 200 pounds, please call for an estimate. Also, Important: Clean Sweep, Resource Solutions will be onsite to recycle computers, electronics, & appliances. These items can be disposed of free of charge: CPU's, laptops, keyboards, computer cords, mice, circuit boards, power strips, calculators, copiers, scanners, printers, printer cables, telephones, cell phones, fax machines, VCR's/ DVD players, stereo equipment, remote controls, flat screen computer monitors (LCD), rechargeable batteries from laptops, and power tools. A charge will be applied to the following items: TV's (30" and under- $30, 31" and up- $50); microwaves, stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, lawn mowers with oil drained and tires removed ($5 for each); Freon items such as window A/C units and dehumidifiers ($15), fluorescent bulbs ($1). FMI: See http://grant.uwex.edu

 

Sept 18 Mineral Point

"The Search for Intelligent Life in the Universe, One Woman show performed by Lynn Borgwardt, 7:30 PM, At the Mineral Point Opera House, 139 High St, www.mpoh.org Main Floor Reserved Seats $15, Balcony $12, Tickets at Berget Jewelers, 257 High St, 608.987.3218 & http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/118965 Tickets will also be sold at the door if available. tickets available, Taliesin Hillside Theatre, FMI: 866-530-7528 ext. 481 or http://www.taliesinpreservation.org/calendar/calendar.htm

 

Sept 19 Spring Gree

"The Common Pattern" House Concert Series, 6pm, featuring five Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes and one designed by his mentor, Louis Sullivan., Hear pianist Christopher Taylor, Stephanie Jutt on flute in the Hillside Theatre following a reception at Taliesin, formal dinner in the Hillside dining room, $195 per person, 90Sept 18 Mineral Point

 

Sept 22 Dodgeville

Iowa County Entrepreneur Meeting, Discussing "Ways to Plan Your Business Start Up or Expansion", (5:30 Social gathering), 6 PM, Stonefield Village Apts, 407 E. Madison. Join other entrepreneurs, inventors, businesses owners & people thinking of starting their own businesses. The group meets monthly; usually 4th Wed. http://www.wi.innovationkitchen.org http://www.iowacountyedc.org/ eclub.html

 

Sept 22 Spring Green

Book Signing for Santa's New Clothes by Al & Eadie Felly of Mineral Point, 1-3 PM, at the Office Market, 131 W Jefferson St. FMI: www.welshhouseproductions.com

 

Sept 22 Spring Green

The Sh*tty Barns Sessions, 6pm music at 7pm, a new generation of music with new a generation of businesses.506 E. Madison St, small, low-key, pre-ticketed, early, and acoustic(ish). Doors at 6 for open grill and social hour, show at 7pm, Bring grill-ables, we provide condiments, paper plates, a cup to fill with Furthermore Beer, bring a blankie, folding chair, family-friendly (age 6+), The Sh*tty Barn, 506 E. Madison St, www.shittybarnsessions.com

 

Sept 24-26 Mineral Point

CORNISH FESTIVAL, 3 Full Days of Events, See complete calendar at www.cornishfest.org This is ridiculously long--I'll redo this with my next calendar & possibly send a separate email about this event! Pendarvis Historic Site Tours, 10AM-4PM Fri-Sun, $, Bobbin Lacemaking demonstrations at the Mineral Point Connection, 10AM-5PM Fri-Sun., Mineral Point Archives open Fri-Sun. 10AM-4PM, Mineral Point Railroad Museum open 10AM-4PM Fri-Sat. & Noon-4PM on Sun $, Orchard Lawn Tours Fri & Sat. 1-5 PM & Sun, 11AM-2PM, $, Odd Fellows & Rebekah Museum open for tours 1-4PM Fri-Sun, Pub Night Fri. 7-10PM, Pancake breakfast 7:30-10:30 AM Sat at the Masonic Lodge, 306 High St, $5, Farmers Market 8:30-11 AM Sat. in Water Tower Park, Driftless Area Fibre Arts Faire Sat. 9AM-6PM, Sun. 9 AM-3PM various locations around MP, Celtic Memory Paper Arts Class at Mineral Point Collection Sat. 9-11:30AM, $, Hammered Wire Jewelry Class at Shake Rag Sat 9AM-Noon & 1-4PM, $, Cornish Dialect in Mineral Point at Pendarvis 10-11 AM, Free, Shuttle bus 10AM-3PM (Free), City bus tour Sat. 10AM & 2 PM, Starts at 151 High St, $5, Tribes of the Blue Rose Reenactment 10AM-5PM at Merry Christmas Mine Hill area (Free), , Taste of Mineral Point (several food booths) at Library Park Sat. 11AM-2PM, Crowdy Crawn (Entertainment, Cornish story telling & craft demonstrations) at Pendarvis Noon-4PM, High Street Antiques Appraisal Show, 203 High St, 11AM-3PM Learn traditional Cornish songs at the Cornish Music Sing Along led by Cornish Bard Marion Howard, at Shake Rag Alley 1:30-3PM, $15, Drawing Celtic Knots I Class at Mineral Point Collection, 1-2:30PM, Drawing Celtic Knots II, 2:30-4PM, Country Bus Tour Sat. 2PM & 3:30 PM (23 miles) Begins at 151 High St. $10, Children's games Sat. 2-4PM at Soldiers Memorial Park, Cornish Music Sing Along at Shake Rag 1:30-3 PM, $15, History of Bagpipes, 2PM Sat. at the Opera House $8, How to Make A Heritage Book, Senior Center 2:30 PM on Sat, Miner's Buffet, Hodan Center on Sat. 4-6:30 PM, $12.95, Concert with Stone Ring 7-9:30 PM on Sat at the Mineral Point Opera House, $15, Trinity Episcopal Church 1850's Service Sun, 9:30 AM, Tour of Mineral Point Historic Homes 11 AM-4PM on Sun $12, Parade Noon-12:30PM on High St. Cornish Tea 1-4 PM Sun. First United Methodist Church, See more details in separate entries above & below & at www.cornishfest.org or 608.963.3529

 

Sept 24-26 Mineral Point

Driftless Area Fibre Arts Faire, Mineral Point Masonic Lodge, 304 High St, in conjunction with Cornish Festival

 

Sept 24 Dodgeville

Seniors Concert, 2pm, Bruce Bollerud, Herb Swingen, & Winston Whitford, 3210 County Highway BB, 608-924-4000, folklorevillage.org

 

Sept 25 Mazomanie

Gallery Night in Mazo, 6-9pm,

Galleries and businesses have open houses - enjoyment for everyone! Live music, shopping, artwork, and food, Downtown Mazomanie

 

Sept 25 Clyde

Clyde Community Center, 50 year reunion to commemorate the founding of the Clyde School in 1960, 1-4pm, cake and beverages, Former students, staff, community members invited to bring old photographs, news clippings, and stories to share.

 

Sept 26 Spring Green

Flying Carpet Bus Ride, 7am, trip to Chicago's Art Institute, Tour of collections of modern art, with art historian Ingrid Greenfield, sponsored by Spring Green Area Arts Coalition, $90, deadline Sept 10. call Pat Scofield 588-2486.

 

Sept 26 Mineral Point

TOUR OF SIX HISTORIC HOMES & THE RESTORED MINERAL POINT OPERA HOUSE 11AM-4 PM. Property owners are graciously offering visitors a rare chance to explore their unique homes & grounds. The tour offers a dynamic variety of Mineral Point dwellings from a Welsh House to a pre-Civil War and eclectic guet apartment to an Italianate syle home listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. This is a benefit for the Mineral Point Library & Archives Improvement Project. Tickets at $12 each are available at all tour sites this date. Advance tickets are available at Bobbi Jo's Interiors, 60 High St or MP Library, 137 High St.

 

Sept 29 Dodgeville

Lands' End Farmers' Market and Arts/Crafts Fair at Lands' End Campus, 11am -3pm