Folklore Village announces the 72nd Annual Festival of Christmas and Midwinter Traditions Dec. 28-Jan. 1. The festival week is filled with music, dance, crafts, theater, food and celebrations of tradition and community, built around a few core cultural themes. This year’s themes are Mexican and Latin American culture and Slavic and Balkan culture.
Headlining the Mexican cultural offerings at this festival is Gayle Armstrong, a Texas-based teacher of Mexican and Latin American folk and social dance. Gayle leads dance workshops throughout the festival week on redova (norteño dance), Santa Rita polka, merengue, wepa and huapango, corrido and salsa. On Dec. 29, we host a craft workshop on papel picado, an afternoon service of a Mexican hot chocolate beverage called champurrado with traditional pan dulce pastries, a catered Mexican dinner, and an evening party featuring Madison-based mariachi band Trio Son de México.
Headlining the Slavic and Balkan side of the festival are Sarah Jagoda Larsson and Sarina Partridge, vocal instructors and performers from the Twin Cities who specialize in Jewish and Slavic polyphonic singing from Eastern Europe. Sarah and Sarina will be leading vocal workshops throughout the festival week. The festival also features craft workshops on pysanky (Slavic egg decorating on Dec. 29) and on Polish paper ornament making (Dec. 30). Michael Kuharski, a Balkan folk dancer and producer of the Madison Folk Ball, joins us on Dec. 30 for a Balkan dance workshop. Later that evening, we enjoy a Polish Wigilia-style catered dinner followed by a Balkan-themed party led by Michael Kuharski and Sarah and Sarina, who perform as Nanilo.
Other festival highlights include a community embroidery project, nature crafts, English country dancing, cultural meals and afternoon teas, and a unique New Year’s Eve party on the theme “Future Folk.” For more information and to register, visit www.folklorevillage.org or call (608) 924-4000. Please note that pre-registration is required, and contact us by Dec. 13 to take advantage of early-bird prices. Need-based and work-exchange scholarships are available to offset festival costs, so don’t hesitate to inquire.
Folklore Village Festival Celebrates the Season’s Traditions
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Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Jennifer Angus is a professor in Design Studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Creating some of the most provocative work in an art museum setting, Angus’ medium is insects. Her exhibition at Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center will fill our entire School with bugs! Her unique installations show insects as art, with…
$8
Plays Out Loud: “Stones in His Pockets” by Marie Jones
Plays Out Loud: “Stones in His Pockets” by Marie Jones
The Spring Green Literary Festival sponsors the last of four community readings of plays from American Players Theatre's 2022 season. Free scripts available at the door on the day of the event or playbooks are for sale at Arcadia Books or on loan at the Spring Green Community Library with a South Central library card.…
Free
1 event,
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free
3 events,
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free
Rolling Hills/Viroqua Toastmasters Bimonthly Meeting
Rolling Hills/Viroqua Toastmasters Bimonthly Meeting
Please join our members representing communities within 60 miles of Richland Center — including Viroqua, Plain, Spring Green, Boscobel, Gays Mills and towns in between — in an exciting, fast-paced two-hour meeting where we delve into the art of communication and leadership. We meet bimonthly at 7-9 p.m on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
Free
Folklore Village Folk Mic (Virtual)
Folklore Village Folk Mic (Virtual)
Folklore Village's Folk Mic is held over Zoom, the first Tuesday of every month (please note: October's open mic will be the second Tuesday). This free event is an opportunity to trial new works and join a creative community. Share a song, dance, poem, comedy routine, or another creative act. Not interested in performing? Audience…
Free
1 event,
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free
3 events,
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Jennifer Angus is a professor in Design Studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Creating some of the most provocative work in an art museum setting, Angus’ medium is insects. Her exhibition at Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center will fill our entire School with bugs! Her unique installations show insects as art, with…
$8
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free
Art Exhibit: “Nature in Mind”
Art Exhibit: “Nature in Mind”
Rountree Gallery presents an exhibition of six Minnesota artists braiding together thematic ideas of the natural world using images and objects with text and visual books. The exhibit includes sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking and book arts. The exhibiting artists are Jill Ewald, Bernice Ficek-Swenson, Linda Gammell, Meg Ojala, Linda River Rossi and Holly Newton…
3 events,
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Jennifer Angus is a professor in Design Studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Creating some of the most provocative work in an art museum setting, Angus’ medium is insects. Her exhibition at Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center will fill our entire School with bugs! Her unique installations show insects as art, with…
$8
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free
Art Exhibit: “Nature in Mind”
Art Exhibit: “Nature in Mind”
Rountree Gallery presents an exhibition of six Minnesota artists braiding together thematic ideas of the natural world using images and objects with text and visual books. The exhibit includes sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking and book arts. The exhibiting artists are Jill Ewald, Bernice Ficek-Swenson, Linda Gammell, Meg Ojala, Linda River Rossi and Holly Newton…
5 events,
Spring Green Farmers Pop-Up Market
Spring Green Farmers Pop-Up Market
The Spring Green Farmers Market is continuing in the Spring Green Community Public Library Lot through the winter every Saturday morning. Pre-orders are recommended. Visit our Facebook or Instagram page or email SGFarmersMarket@gmail.com for a list of participating vendors and their contact information.
Free
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free
Art Exhibit: “Nature in Mind”
Art Exhibit: “Nature in Mind”
Rountree Gallery presents an exhibition of six Minnesota artists braiding together thematic ideas of the natural world using images and objects with text and visual books. The exhibit includes sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking and book arts. The exhibiting artists are Jill Ewald, Bernice Ficek-Swenson, Linda Gammell, Meg Ojala, Linda River Rossi and Holly Newton…
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Jennifer Angus is a professor in Design Studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Creating some of the most provocative work in an art museum setting, Angus’ medium is insects. Her exhibition at Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center will fill our entire School with bugs! Her unique installations show insects as art, with…
$8
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Terroir: A Celebration of Wisconsin Wine & Cheese
Terroir: A Celebration of Wisconsin Wine & Cheese
Terroir is the soil, climate and atmosphere of the environment in which wine and cheese is produced. To taste the terroir of wine and cheese is to experience a sense of place, and nothing pairs better than wines and cheeses created from the same region. In this pairing experience, guests will enjoy six Wild Hills…
$38
1 event,
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Jennifer Angus is a professor in Design Studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Creating some of the most provocative work in an art museum setting, Angus’ medium is insects. Her exhibition at Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center will fill our entire School with bugs! Her unique installations show insects as art, with…
$8
2 events,
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free
Highland Area Historical Society Museum
Highland Area Historical Society Museum
On the second Monday of each month, November through May, tour the recently completed "Rooms of Yesterday." View displays of area churches, one-room schools, CCC camp, railroad, mining, Highland Brewery and Armed Services. Free admission, but donations encouraged.
2 events,
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free
The Clue of the Red Thread: Exploring Possibilities through Writing, Ceremony and Active Contemplations
The Clue of the Red Thread: Exploring Possibilities through Writing, Ceremony and Active Contemplations
An explorative journey toward an inner and outer Self that is the best expression of who you are now. An invitation to explore what's next for you on and off the page; to engage in a transformative circle with others, to discover your truest self and calling now. 2nd Tuesday evenings for a year in…
$45
1 event,
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free
3 events,
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Jennifer Angus is a professor in Design Studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Creating some of the most provocative work in an art museum setting, Angus’ medium is insects. Her exhibition at Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center will fill our entire School with bugs! Her unique installations show insects as art, with…
$8
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free
Art Exhibit: “Nature in Mind”
Art Exhibit: “Nature in Mind”
Rountree Gallery presents an exhibition of six Minnesota artists braiding together thematic ideas of the natural world using images and objects with text and visual books. The exhibit includes sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking and book arts. The exhibiting artists are Jill Ewald, Bernice Ficek-Swenson, Linda Gammell, Meg Ojala, Linda River Rossi and Holly Newton…
4 events,
English Country Dance & Music Weekend
English Country Dance & Music Weekend
Join Folklore Village for a weekend of English country music and dance featuring members of Bare Necessities and dance caller Kalia Kliban. The weekend includes workshops in music and dance, nightly dances, delicious cultural meals and more. Early-bird full-time admission is $260 before noon on April 29. Tenting and limited RV camping available. Proof of…
$260
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Jennifer Angus is a professor in Design Studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Creating some of the most provocative work in an art museum setting, Angus’ medium is insects. Her exhibition at Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center will fill our entire School with bugs! Her unique installations show insects as art, with…
$8
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free
Art Exhibit: “Nature in Mind”
Art Exhibit: “Nature in Mind”
Rountree Gallery presents an exhibition of six Minnesota artists braiding together thematic ideas of the natural world using images and objects with text and visual books. The exhibit includes sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking and book arts. The exhibiting artists are Jill Ewald, Bernice Ficek-Swenson, Linda Gammell, Meg Ojala, Linda River Rossi and Holly Newton…
12 events,
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Birding the Lowery Creek Valley
Birding the Lowery Creek Valley
Explore hotspots in the Lowery Creek Valley near Spring Green, from Taliesin to Pleasant Ridge, with seasoned birders during peak spring migration. Leaders: Rebecca Schroeder and Barb Barzen. Specific location details will be sent to registrants.
Free
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Birding the Spring Valley Preserve, New Glarus
Birding the Spring Valley Preserve, New Glarus
Enjoy time in the field with seasoned birders at the Driftless Area Land Conservancy's 300-acre Spring Valley Preserve north of New Glarus. Leaders: Fred & Kate Dike. Registration required.
Free
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River Valley Area Community Gardens Plant Sale
River Valley Area Community Gardens Plant Sale
River Valley Area Community Gardens will hold a HUGE plant sale to benefit the gardens. Many perennials for sale including native plants and tomato plants. Location is 900 N. Westmor St. in Spring Green Cash or check only.
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free
Art Exhibit: “Nature in Mind”
Art Exhibit: “Nature in Mind”
Rountree Gallery presents an exhibition of six Minnesota artists braiding together thematic ideas of the natural world using images and objects with text and visual books. The exhibit includes sculpture, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking and book arts. The exhibiting artists are Jill Ewald, Bernice Ficek-Swenson, Linda Gammell, Meg Ojala, Linda River Rossi and Holly Newton…
4 events,
English Country Dance & Music Weekend
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Art Exhibit: Jennifer Angus, “A is for Ant, B is for Bug, C is for Cicada”
Jennifer Angus is a professor in Design Studies at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Creating some of the most provocative work in an art museum setting, Angus’ medium is insects. Her exhibition at Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center will fill our entire School with bugs! Her unique installations show insects as art, with…
$8
Let’s Just Call It a Spring Party at Botham Vineyards
Let’s Just Call It a Spring Party at Botham Vineyards
Spring has taken its time in arriving this year, so it seems only fitting that we welcome its grand entrance with a proper celebration. Or, Let’s Just Call It a Spring Party. Join us May 14 and 15 for an unabashed welcome to warmer weather, longer days, green grass, blue skies, healthy buds on the…
Live Music: Acoustic Jam
Live Music: Acoustic Jam
Come to listen or grab your instrument and come to play at the Acoustic Jam at the Spring Green General Store the third Sunday of each month. While the weather permits we will hold the jams on our new back deck. All are welcome.
donations for musicians gratefully accepted
1 event,
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
Local Art at the Library: River Valley Birders
The River Valley Birders are exhibiting art and books throughout May in the Glass Case Gallery and the Community Room Gallery at the Spring Green Community Library during regular library hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Free