Every Tuesday at 1 p.m., come to the library for a cup of coffee, a sweet treat and either a movie or a presentation. On January 3, enjoy the movie "Calendar Girls" (2003). Movie Synopsis: Two middle-aged British women cause an uproar when they organize a nude calendar for charity. Based on a true story.…
Registration opens for scores of arts and crafts workshops at Mineral Point's Shake Rag Alley.
“From folk to swing and lots in between.” Common Chord's music is a blend of originals and unique covers with flavors of folk, blues, swing, country, pop and jazz. You’ll hear lots of harmonies and a few or more of these: guitars, bass, viola, mandolin, cello, keys, clarinet, hammered dulcimer and percussion. A collaborative project…
Every Tuesday at 1 p.m., come to the library for a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and either a movie or a presentation. On Jan. 10, enjoy a presentation from Joe Fahey called "Russia: Life Along the Volga." Joe will take you on a winding trip from historic St. Petersburg to Moscow through cities…
Save the date to meet and hear from award-winning Wisconsin authors during this year's free Winter Writers Reading Series (donations welcome!). Anthony Bukoski won the Council for Wisconsin Writers Edna Ferber Fiction Book Award for his short story collection "The Blondes of Wisconsin." Anthony has published seven short-story collections and received numerous awards including: Outstanding…
Save the date to meet and hear from award-winning Wisconsin authors during this year's free Winter Writers Reading Series (donations welcome!). Lawrence Tabak was awarded the Council for Wisconsin Writers Norbert Blei/August Derleth Nonfiction Book Award for "Foxconned: Imaginary Jobs, Bulldozed Homes, and the Sacking of Local Government." A widely published feature writer, essayist and…
Every month on the third Saturday, either through Zoom or outside the library building, begin or deepen your mindfulness practice. Mindfulness is paying attention to one's thoughts, body sensations, emotions and surroundings without judgment. Mindfulness can be used for many reasons, from better physical health to better mental health to improved relationships with one's self…
Tim Eddy writes poetry and songs from his rural home in the heart of the Driftless Region of Wisconsin and this month brings his band, Lone Goat Rodeo, to the Spring Green General Store. Tim plays Americana originals and covers of songs by Willie Nelson, Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave and Tom Waits.
Save the date to meet and hear from award-winning Wisconsin authors during this year's free Winter Writers Reading Series (donations welcome!). Jenna Rindo won the Council for Wisconsin Writers Lorine Niedecker Poetry Award for five poems published in various journals. Jenna worked for years as a pediatric RN at hospitals in Virginia, Florida and Wisconsin.…
“As a solo semipro minor league musician, I play guitar and harmonica along with my vocals. I play a lot of ancient rock. Some of my favorite artists to cover are Neill Young, John Hiatt, and Bob Dylan along with some old blues. I’m also a member of the Better Daze Band and Still Strummin.’”
Save the date to meet and hear from award-winning Wisconsin authors during this year's free Winter Writers Reading Series (donations welcome!). Adrianna McCollum was awarded the Wisconsin Writers Association Jade Ring Nonfiction Award for “Mormon Girl and the Styrofoam Harem.” McCollum is a writer of nonfiction, fiction and poetry. Her work has been published in…
The integration of art, nature and mental well-being. If your intention word for 2023 is Connection, Creativity, or Self-Awareness, attending Natural Wisdom Counseling’s winter 4 Elements workshop series is where you begin! With an emphasis on relational, nature-based and expressive art practices, attendees may participate in experiences that foster mental health and well-being. This series…
A solid musical performer in Wisconsin and the Midwest with over 40 years of show business under his guitar strap, Dale plays a mixture of hit songs, originals, old-time favorites, country and rock classics with a little humor mixed in.
Folklore Village’s Healthy Hoedowns are fun-filled evenings of traditional American dances, including old-time squares, New England contras and Appalachian, Southern and Midwestern big circles. The February Hoedown features live music by the Lakeview Ramblers and dance calling by Tim Jenkins. No previous dance experience required: Tim will lead dancers of all ages and abilities around…