Hometown Calendar
New Winter/Spring Season at Thrasher Opera House Released Green Lake, Wis. (November 21, 2024) – Get ready for an exciting Winter/Spring Season at the January 2025 January 20 | Missoula Tryouts | 4-6 p.m. | Free January 25 | Missoula Children’s Theatre Shows – Hercules! January 31 | Henhouse Prowlers | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. February 2025 February 01 | Peter Mulvey | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. February 06 | Documentary: Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story | Doors and Bar 5:00 p.m. | February 15 | Willy Porter | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. February 21 | Arkansauce | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. February 22 | Tab Benoit | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. February 28 | The Sweet Lillies with Adrian+Meredith | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 March 2025 March 01 | Jesse Roper| Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. March 07 | Matt Schofield | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. March 14 | Marcia Ball | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. March 21 | Rucksack Revolution | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. March 22 | Sonny Landreth & Cindy Cashdollar | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. April 2025 April 03 | Skerryvore | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. April 04 | Skerryvore | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. April 10 | Della Mae | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. April 11 | The Brit Pack | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. April 24 | Cassie & Maggie | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. April 25 | Tinsley Ellis | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. May 2025 May 01 | Harry Manx | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. May 09 & May 10 |Paul Thorn Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. May 16 | Karla Bonoff | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. May 29 | The Low-Phe Life | Doors and Bar 5:00 p.m. | Showing 6:00 p.m. Annual First Day Hike – Ice Age Trail Alliance Waushara County Chapter January 1, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm FREE Let’s Ring in 2025 with a celebratory hike January 1st on the Chaffee Creek Segment of the Ice Age Trail. We will gather at “Fresh For Life Organics” Metoyer-Brown Farms located at W12085 Czech Ave in Coloma. Watch for the Ice Age Trail Signs. Hike either on your own or with a group beginning at 1:00 pm. The trail length is approx. 2.5 miles. Shuttles may be available. Arrive early and enjoy a warming fire. Leftover holiday treats or spirits to share would be welcome. We look forward to seeing you then! Dress in appropriate clothing and shoes for the weather as possible slick conditions may exist. Ski or trekking poles are recommended. If snow conditions permit snowshoes or cross country skis may be an option. DETAILS Date: January 1, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: Free CONTACT: Carl Mesman Email: carlmesman_1@msn.com Phone: 920-240-5213 VENUE: Fresh For Life Organics Metoyer-Brown Farms W12085 Czech Avenue Coloma, WI 54930 Susie Menk (she/her/hers) Adult & Teen Services Librarian 120 Jefferson St., Ripon, WI 54971 Phone: 920-748-6160 ext. 230 – Email: menk@riponlibrary.org Website: https://www.riponlibrary.org/ Media Contact: KaYing Vang, Community Storyteller Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin 715-342-4454 kaying@cfcwi.org Community Foundation Scholarship Applications Open Stevens Point, Wisconsin (December 4, 2024) – The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (Community Foundation) is accepting scholarship applications now through February 15th from Central Wisconsin students planning to attend higher education. Thanks to the generosity of individuals throughout Portage and Waushara counties, the Community Foundation will distribute more than $325,000 with award amounts between $500 to $40,000. Eligible scholarship applicants include graduating high school seniors, current college students, non-traditional students, and graduate students who are pursuing higher education at a university, technical college, or professional school. “We really encourage everyone to apply because there is such a wide variety of scholarship opportunities depending on the applicants’ majors, skills, or interests,” stated Marlee Samuels, the Donor Services and Programs Director at the Community Foundation. To learn more about scholarship opportunities and apply for this year’s scholarships, please visit the Community Foundation website at www.cfcwi.org/scholarships. The application deadline is February 15th at midnight. The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization that inspires charitable giving by connecting people and resources to enhance Central Wisconsin now and for future generations. For more information on how you can give back to your community, please visit www.cfcwi.org. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: KaYing Vang, Community Storyteller Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin 715-342-4454 KaYing@cfcwi.org Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Gives $585,000 in Visionary Grants Stevens Point, Wisconsin (January 6, 2024) – The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (Community Foundation) recently awarded $585,000 over the next 5 years in Visionary Grants to 13 organizations that will enhance Portage and Waushara Counties now and for future generations. Our multi-year Visionary Grants are for organizations looking to adopt transformative operational structures or expand and enhance existing services. The goal of multi-year committed funding is that at the end of the grant’s lifecycle, the changes will be embedded into the organization’s own budget and operations. “We are excited about the first cohort of grantees and the shared learning we will be able to engage over the next five years,” remarks Sarah Ross, Director of Community Grants at the Community Foundation. “Our Grants Committee have chosen organizations with varying budget sizes, staff size, and years in operation. We are eager to see how multi-year funding may spark innovative ideas to bring long-term sustainability to these valuable organizations.” Below is a complete list of Visionary Grant recipients. For more information regarding the Community Foundation’s grants process, please visit https://cfcwi.org/visionary-grants Portage County Grant Recipients · Boys & Girls Club of Portage County Inc. | Boys & Girls Club – supporting YouthForce · Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum | Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum Reimagined · CREATE Portage County | Co-working Space Facilitator · Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development | Growing the Giving Farm · Iola Winter Sports Club | Operations Manager Salary · Midwest Renewable Energy Association | Weatherization for Rural Portage County Homes · Operation Bootstrap | Operation Bootstrap Organizational Sustainability · Portage County Historical Society | Educator Position at PCHS · Portage County Literacy Council, Inc. | Comprehensive Access Initiative, program expansion · Stevens Point Sculpture Park | Long-term Management of Invasive Buckthorn in the Park Waushara County Grant Recipients · Pine River Library of Leon-Saxeville | Increasing Access, Safety and Visibility · Waushara County | Food Pantry Operations to Support Sustainability and Growth · Wild Rose Historical Society and Museum | Expanding Visibility and Use of the Museum As one visionary grantee shares, “Many people think of Operation Bootstrap as a place to get help with rent or food, but we do much more than that. Since 2007, we’ve worked to meet local needs and help break the cycle of poverty. Families know they can turn to us for support during tough times. Often, those who’ve been helped come back to donate so others can get the help they need, too, with dignity,” Roseann DeBot, Executive Director, Operation Bootstrap. The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that inspires charitable giving by connecting people and resources to enhance Central Wisconsin now and for future generations. For more information on how you can give back to your community and accomplish your philanthropic goals, please visit www.cfcwi.org. HISTORIC THRASHER OPERA HOUSE TO HOST FILM SERIES IN 2025 Green Lake, Wis. (January 06, 2025) – Join us for an exciting Film Series at the historic Thrasher Opera House, where stories come alive on the big screen! Whether you are a movie buff or just looking for a cozy night out, this series has something for everyone. Our first film will be held on Thursday, February 06 featuring the documentary Jazz Fest – A New Orleans Story. The film weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry, along with a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. This film not only captures the festival in all its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy. Thrasher Opera House presents the film FEBRUARY on Monday, February 24. A recent Mexican immigrant (David Ezekiel Duran) struggles to fit into a small town in Wisconsin in winter, until discovering ice fishing. Winner of a “Golden Badger” at the Wisconsin Film Festival and part of the “Year Project,” a film series based on each month of the year all set in Wisconsin. “February” is a film written and directed by Nathan Deming as a part of the “Year Project” – A Q&A with the director will occur after the film. On Thursday, May 29th we will feature the film The Low – Phe Life by Kurt Sensenbrenner. The Low-Phe Life is an animated-documentary-comedy series about living with PKU—a rare metabolic disorder. PKU or phenylketonuria inhibits a person’s ability to break down protein. People with PKU, like Kurt Sensenbrenner the series’ director, must adhere to a strict low protein diet of fruits and vegetables, and drink a supplemental formula multiple times a day for their entire life to avoid serious neurological and physical side effects. For reference a non-PKU person consumes about sixty grams of protein per day, Kurt can only have seven. May is also PKU Awareness Month. A Q&A with the director will occur after the film. All movies are free to attend. Doors open at 5 p.m., Showing at 6 p.m., our bar will be open to purchase drinks. Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. Built in 1910, restored in 1997, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is a charming, intimate, and friendly venue with excellent acoustics, seating two hundred. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com or find us @thrasheroperahouse on Facebook and Instagram. =30= FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: KaYing Vang, Community Storyteller Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin 715-342-4454 KaYing@cfcwi.org Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Gives $585,000 in Visionary Grants Stevens Point, Wisconsin (January 6, 2024) – The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin (Community Foundation) recently awarded $585,000 over the next 5 years in Visionary Grants to 13 organizations that will enhance Portage and Waushara Counties now and for future generations. Our multi-year Visionary Grants are for organizations looking to adopt transformative operational structures or expand and enhance existing services. The goal of multi-year committed funding is that at the end of the grant’s lifecycle, the changes will be embedded into the organization’s own budget and operations. “We are excited about the first cohort of grantees and the shared learning we will be able to engage over the next five years,” remarks Sarah Ross, Director of Community Grants at the Community Foundation. “Our Grants Committee have chosen organizations with varying budget sizes, staff size, and years in operation. We are eager to see how multi-year funding may spark innovative ideas to bring long-term sustainability to these valuable organizations.” Below is a complete list of Visionary Grant recipients. For more information regarding the Community Foundation’s grants process, please visit https://cfcwi.org/visionary-grants Portage County Grant Recipients · Boys & Girls Club of Portage County Inc. | Boys & Girls Club – supporting YouthForce · Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum | Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum Reimagined · CREATE Portage County | Co-working Space Facilitator · Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development | Growing the Giving Farm · Iola Winter Sports Club | Operations Manager Salary · Midwest Renewable Energy Association | Weatherization for Rural Portage County Homes · Operation Bootstrap | Operation Bootstrap Organizational Sustainability · Portage County Historical Society | Educator Position at PCHS · Portage County Literacy Council, Inc. | Comprehensive Access Initiative, program expansion · Stevens Point Sculpture Park | Long-term Management of Invasive Buckthorn in the Park Waushara County Grant Recipients · Pine River Library of Leon-Saxeville | Increasing Access, Safety and Visibility · Waushara County | Food Pantry Operations to Support Sustainability and Growth · Wild Rose Historical Society and Museum | Expanding Visibility and Use of the Museum As one visionary grantee shares, “Many people think of Operation Bootstrap as a place to get help with rent or food, but we do much more than that. Since 2007, we’ve worked to meet local needs and help break the cycle of poverty. Families know they can turn to us for support during tough times. Often, those who’ve been helped come back to donate so others can get the help they need, too, with dignity,” Roseann DeBot, Executive Director, Operation Bootstrap. The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin is a non-profit organization that inspires charitable giving by connecting people and resources to enhance Central Wisconsin now and for future generations. For more information on how you can give back to your community and accomplish your philanthropic goals, please visit www.cfcwi.org. HISTORIC THRASHER OPERA HOUSE TO HOST FILM SERIES IN 2025 Green Lake, Wis. (January 06, 2025) – Join us for an exciting Film Series at the historic Thrasher Opera House, where stories come alive on the big screen! Whether you are a movie buff or just looking for a cozy night out, this series has something for everyone. Our first film will be held on Thursday, February 06 featuring the documentary Jazz Fest – A New Orleans Story. The film weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry, along with a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. This film not only captures the festival in all its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy. Thrasher Opera House presents the film FEBRUARY on Monday, February 24. A recent Mexican immigrant (David Ezekiel Duran) struggles to fit into a small town in Wisconsin in winter, until discovering ice fishing. Winner of a “Golden Badger” at the Wisconsin Film Festival and part of the “Year Project,” a film series based on each month of the year all set in Wisconsin. “February” is a film written and directed by Nathan Deming as a part of the “Year Project” – A Q&A with the director will occur after the film. On Thursday, May 29th we will feature the film The Low – Phe Life by Kurt Sensenbrenner. The Low-Phe Life is an animated-documentary-comedy series about living with PKU—a rare metabolic disorder. PKU or phenylketonuria inhibits a person’s ability to break down protein. People with PKU, like Kurt Sensenbrenner the series’ director, must adhere to a strict low protein diet of fruits and vegetables, and drink a supplemental formula multiple times a day for their entire life to avoid serious neurological and physical side effects. For reference a non-PKU person consumes about sixty grams of protein per day, Kurt can only have seven. May is also PKU Awareness Month. A Q&A with the director will occur after the film. All movies are free to attend. Doors open at 5 p.m., Showing at 6 p.m., our bar will be open to purchase drinks. Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. Built in 1910, restored in 1997, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is a charming, intimate, and friendly venue with excellent acoustics, seating two hundred. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com or find us @thrasheroperahouse on Facebook and Instagram. =30= HERCULES! Auditions on January 20 at Thrasher Opera House An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) original adaptation of HERCULES on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those auditioning should start arriving at 3:30 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are the mighty Hercules, the philosophers Androcles, Socrates, Aristotle, Zeus, Hera, and Helen of Troy, the announcers Homer and Archimedes, Pegasus, Lion, the hilarious cyclops, the savvy Influencers, the competitive Olympians, and the mighty Titans. All students, ages kindergarten through 12th grade, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities. The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, and props. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 4:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. each day. HERCULES will be presented on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Thrasher Opera House at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Green Lake is presented locally by Party for the Arts Sponsors, The Green Bay Packers Foundation, The Green Lake Rotary, Taylor and Associates, and Crossroads Market. For more information, call Thrasher Opera House at 920.294.4279 Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com HERCULES! Auditions on January 20 at Thrasher Opera House An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) original adaptation of HERCULES on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those auditioning should start arriving at 3:30 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are the mighty Hercules, the philosophers Androcles, Socrates, Aristotle, Zeus, Hera, and Helen of Troy, the announcers Homer and Archimedes, Pegasus, Lion, the hilarious cyclops, the savvy Influencers, the competitive Olympians, and the mighty Titans. All students, ages kindergarten through 12th grade, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities. The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, and props. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 4:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. each day. HERCULES will be presented on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Thrasher Opera House at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Green Lake is presented locally by Party for the Arts Sponsors, The Green Bay Packers Foundation, The Green Lake Rotary, and Crossroads Market. For more information, call Thrasher Opera House at 920.294.4279 Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com =30= HERCULES! Auditions on January 20 at Thrasher Opera House An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) original adaptation of HERCULES on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those auditioning should start arriving at 3:30 p.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are the mighty Hercules, the philosophers Androcles, Socrates, Aristotle, Zeus, Hera, and Helen of Troy, the announcers Homer and Archimedes, Pegasus, Lion, the hilarious cyclops, the savvy Influencers, the competitive Olympians, and the mighty Titans. All students, ages kindergarten through 12th grade, are encouraged to audition. No advance preparation is necessary. Assistant Directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities. The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring productions are complete with costumes, scenery, and props. MCT Tour Actor/Directors will conduct rehearsals throughout the week from 4:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. each day. HERCULES will be presented on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Thrasher Opera House at 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The Missoula Children’s Theatre residency in Green Lake is presented locally by Party for the Arts Sponsors, The Green Bay Packers Foundation, The Green Lake Rotary, and Crossroads Market. For more information, call Thrasher Opera House at 920.294.4279 Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com =30= HENHOUSE PROWLERS, BLUEGRASS AMBASSADORS TO PERFOM AT THRASHER Green Lake, Wis. (December 16, 2024) – Bluegrass Ambassadors Henhouse Prowlers will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Founded two decades ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this Chicago-bred quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy, and education. Onstage, the group’s enthralling performances give audiences a sense of how much they love what they do. On record – including their latest offering, 2023’s Lead and Iron, released via Dark Shadow Recording – the band explores their collective life experiences through songwriting and intricate instrumentation. While bluegrass is the undeniable foundation of the Prowlers’ music, the band bends and squeezes the traditional form into a keenly developed sound all their own. Working with the U.S. State Department and under their own nonprofit, Bluegrass Ambassadors, the Prowlers have toured over twenty-five countries across the globe. The group’s experiences with people and musicians across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East have shaped the band’s worldview and broadened the group’s direction towards bridging cultural gaps with music, educational programs, and workshops. Using traditional American music as a foundation, connecting folk music, customs, and history the world over, the Prowlers incorporate international elements into their already robust repertoire of unique traditional American music. Whether playing live or presenting seminars, wherever they are, the Henhouse Prowlers find and spread the commonality we share as human beings through the universal language of music. Henhouse Prowlers performance is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, the Green Bay Packers Foundation, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets for the performance on January 31, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. are $26 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279. Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. Built in 1910, restored in 1997, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is a charming, intimate, and friendly venue with excellent acoustics, seating two hundred. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com or find us @thrasheroperahouse on Facebook and Instagram. HENHOUSE PROWLERS, BLUEGRASS AMBASSADORS TO PERFOM AT THRASHER Green Lake, Wis. (December 16, 2024) – Bluegrass Ambassadors Henhouse Prowlers will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Founded two decades ago with the simple desire to play original and powerful bluegrass, this Chicago-bred quartet now finds themselves at the intersection of performance, diplomacy, and education. Onstage, the group’s enthralling performances give audiences a sense of how much they love what they do. On record – including their latest offering, 2023’s Lead and Iron, released via Dark Shadow Recording – the band explores their collective life experiences through songwriting and intricate instrumentation. While bluegrass is the undeniable foundation of the Prowlers’ music, the band bends and squeezes the traditional form into a keenly developed sound all their own. Working with the U.S. State Department and under their own nonprofit, Bluegrass Ambassadors, the Prowlers have toured over twenty-five countries across the globe. The group’s experiences with people and musicians across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East have shaped the band’s worldview and broadened the group’s direction towards bridging cultural gaps with music, educational programs, and workshops. Using traditional American music as a foundation, connecting folk music, customs, and history the world over, the Prowlers incorporate international elements into their already robust repertoire of unique traditional American music. Whether playing live or presenting seminars, wherever they are, the Henhouse Prowlers find and spread the commonality we share as human beings through the universal language of music. Henhouse Prowlers performance is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, the Green Bay Packers Foundation, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets for the performance on January 31, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. are $26 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279.
Thrasher Opera House, where we’re bringing an amazing mix of talented performers to the stage!
From beloved returning favorites to fresh new artists, this season promises something for
everyone. Executive Director Rachael Avery couldn’t be more excited, saying, “We can’t wait to kick
off a season full of energy and variety—offering everything from blues to bluegrass, Celtic to String
Bands, and so much more.” Mark your calendars: tickets go on sale November 21! Check out our
website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or call 920.294.4279 for all the details on this
unforgettable lineup.
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of HERCULES! on Monday,
January 20, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Those auditioning should arrive between 3:30 and 4 p.m. and plan
to stay for two hours. Parents are welcome to stay for auditions as well. Some cast members will
be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the auditions; others will be released at 6
p.m. after making cast announcements.
This program is free for participants, thanks to the support of our wonderful community.
Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. All students, grades 1-12, are
encouraged to audition. No preparation is necessary. If cast, a rehearsal schedule will be provided
– most students should plan on rehearsing 4-8:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 21 through Friday, January
24. The performances will be held on Saturday, January 25, at 3 and 5:30 p.m. For more
information, call Thrasher at 920.294.4279.
Approximately 50-60 local students will be putting on a production of Hercules! at the historic
Thrasher Opera House on Saturday, January 25.
Show 1 – Doors open at 2:30 p.m., show begins at 3 p.m.
Show 2 – Doors open at 5 p.m., show begins at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults.
Tickets $26
Founded two decades ago, this Chicago-based bluegrass quartet blends performance, diplomacy,
and education. Their music, rooted in bluegrass, evolves through intricate instrumentation and
songwriting, showcased in their album Lead and Iron.
Tickets $35 (506 Session) – Limited Cocktail Seating
Milwaukee-born songwriter and performer, built his career through busking, touring, and
collaboration. With 19 albums, a book, a TEDx talk, and countless performances, he blends poetry,
social justice, and humanism into his eclectic music.
Showing 6:00 p.m. Tickets: FREE
This film weaves together live performances and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic
festival, featuring some of the biggest names in the music industry, along with a wealth of archival
documentary footage from the past half century. This film not only captures the Festival in all of its
beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.
Tickets $26
Songs that weave a universal perspective about human existence’s questions, struggles, and
triumphs. The shows are guitar-driven grit and soul – electrifying and unique in the way that Porter’s
voice blends and fuses with his fretwork.
Tickets $26
Improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and deep,
thumping bass grooves bring to life the melodies of the Ozark Mountains’ rolling hills and raging
rivers in this quartet’s vibrant blend of newgrass.
Tickets SOLD OUT
Improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and deep,
thumping bass grooves bring to life the melodies of the Ozark Mountains’ rolling hills and raging
rivers in this quartet’s vibrant blend of newgrass.
p.m.
Tickets $26
With their acoustic string-band lineup of guitar, viola, and upright bass, given flight by ethereal,
vocal harmonies that float like a dream, the Sweet Lillies’ music has an old-time soul with a
forward-looking eye.
Tickets $30
Soul artist delivers explosive, indie-infused performances, blending rich vocals with masterful
guitar. He’s shared stages with legends like Booker T. Jones and Beth Hart. His latest release, Make
It All Work Out, is a soulful, standout single.
Tickets $30
British-born, US-based Matt Schofield, an award-winning guitarist and British Blues Hall of Famer,
has captivated global audiences with his emotive playing, influential style, and acclaimed original
compositions for 20 years.
Tickets $35
Gulf Coast rhythms and blues with deep soul. Her latest album, Shine Bright, shows her energetic
performances and award-winning legacy. “Rollicking, playful, good-time blues and intimate,…her
songs ring with emotional depth.” – Rolling Stone
Tickets $30
Two of Wisconsin’s top singer-songwriters: Adam Greuel from the lively Horseshoes & Hand
Grenades, and Sarah Vos of the folk-inspired Dead Horses. Performing original songs rich with
harmony, introspection, and soaring melodies.
Tickets $35
Slide guitar master Landreth and steel guitar virtuoso Cashdollar showcase world class guitar
skills. Landreth has collaborated with legends like Clapton, while Cashdollar, a five-time Grammy
winner that excels across genres.
Tickets $30 (SEATED)
Skerryvore has brought its performances to audiences across the globe. A mix of fiddle,
accordions, pipes, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums,
and keys, representing the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music.
Tickets $26 (STANDING)
Skerryvore has brought its performances to audiences across the globe. A mix of fiddle,
accordions, pipes, and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums,
and keys, representing the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music.
Tickets $27
GRAMMY-nominated, all-woman band Della Mae unites top female musicians to promote peace
and inspire women. Led by Celia Woodsmith and Kimber Ludiker, they’ve toured 30+ countries,
spreading roots music.
Tickets $35
Formed by British session musicians in 2011, The Brit Pack delivers an authentic British Invasion
experience, performing classics from legends like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, Bowie, Elton
John, and more.
Tickets $35 (506 Session) – Limited Cocktail Seating
“Be it their foot percussion accompanying driving Nova Scotian sets, perfect blend of harmonies,
added to a stunning interplay on various instruments, an evening spent with Cassie & Maggie is a
great night…” – Irish Music Magazine
Tickets $30
Ellis’ new acoustic album, Naked Truth is a departure and an arrival, steeped in folk blues
traditions. After four decades of electric blues-rock, Ellis taps into the raw essence of blues,
fulfilling a longtime dream for his fans.
Tickets $35
“Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx blends Indian folk melodies with slide guitar blues, a sprinkle
of gospel and compelling grooves. Manx is a prolific artist, releasing 12 albums in a 12-year span,
and has won six Juno Awards.
Tickets $35
Paul has created an innovative and impressive career, pleasing crowds with his muscular brand of
roots music—bluesy, rocking, and thoroughly Southern Americana. “…a rare and addictive mixture
of soul, wit, humor, and musicality.” – Mark Knopfler
Tickets $37
Born in Southern California, she began songwriting at 15. A figure in L.A.’s music scene, she rose to
prominence through collaborations with Linda Ronstadt and her solo success, blending folk, rock,
and heartfelt storytelling.
Tickets: FREE
The Low-Phe Life is an animated-documentary-comedy series about living with PKU—a rare
metabolic disorder. PKU or phenylketonuria inhibits a person’s ability to break down protein.
People with PKU, like Kurt Sensenbrenner the series’ director, must adhere to a strict low protein
diet of fruits and vegetables, and drink a supplemental formula multiple times a day for
their entire life to avoid serious neurological and physical side effects.
Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide
a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming,
intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the
National Register of Historic Places. Seats 200. For more information, please visit
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
Event Name: Movie Matinee Event Location: 401 W Fond du Lac St, Ripon Event Date: 01.12.2025 Start & End Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Event Details: Join us for a family friendly movie “IF”. We will have some snacks too! FREE and open to the public. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): 920-748-6695
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