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SONGWRITER PETER MULVEY RETURNS TO THRASHER OPERA HOUSE Green Lake, Wis. (December 16, 2024) – Peter Mulvey will perform a 506 Session at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 01, 2025. 506 Sessions are limited to just 80 tickets with cocktail seating. Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur, and almost-poet since before he can remember. In 1989 he spent a year in Ireland, busking on the streets of Dublin and hitchhiking to whatever gigs he could find. Back stateside, he spent a couple years gigging through the bars of his native Midwest before taking off for Boston, where he returned to subway busking and coffeehouses. Small shows led to larger shows, which eventually led to regional and then national touring. The wheels have not stopped since. Twenty albums, one illustrated book, thousands of live performances, a TEDx talk, a decades-long association with the National Youth Science Camp, opening tours and gigs for luminaries such as Ani DiFranco, Greg Brown, Emmylou Harris and Chuck Prophet, appearances on NPR, an annual autumn tour by bicycle, emceeing festivals, hosting his own Lamplighter Sessions for years in Boston and in Wisconsin… he has built his life’s work on collaboration, on an instinct for the eclectic and the vital. Mulvey’s 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 February 01, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. are $35 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. SONGWRITER PETER MULVEY RETURNS TO THRASHER OPERA HOUSE Green Lake, Wis. (December 16, 2024) – Peter Mulvey will perform a 506 Session at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 01, 2025. 506 Sessions are limited to just 80 tickets with cocktail seating. Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur, and almost-poet since before he can remember. In 1989 he spent a year in Ireland, busking on the streets of Dublin and hitchhiking to whatever gigs he could find. Back stateside, he spent a couple years gigging through the bars of his native Midwest before taking off for Boston, where he returned to subway busking and coffeehouses. Small shows led to larger shows, which eventually led to regional and then national touring. The wheels have not stopped since. Twenty albums, one illustrated book, thousands of live performances, a TEDx talk, a decades-long association with the National Youth Science Camp, opening tours and gigs for luminaries such as Ani DiFranco, Greg Brown, Emmylou Harris and Chuck Prophet, appearances on NPR, an annual autumn tour by bicycle, emceeing festivals, hosting his own Lamplighter Sessions for years in Boston and in Wisconsin… he has built his life’s work on collaboration, on an instinct for the eclectic and the vital. Mulvey’s 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 February 01, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. are $35 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. SONGWRITER PETER MULVEY RETURNS TO THRASHER OPERA HOUSE Green Lake, Wis. (December 16, 2024) – Peter Mulvey will perform a 506 Session at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 01, 2025. 506 Sessions are limited to just 80 tickets with cocktail seating. Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur, and almost-poet since before he can remember. In 1989 he spent a year in Ireland, busking on the streets of Dublin and hitchhiking to whatever gigs he could find. Back stateside, he spent a couple years gigging through the bars of his native Midwest before taking off for Boston, where he returned to subway busking and coffeehouses. Small shows led to larger shows, which eventually led to regional and then national touring. The wheels have not stopped since. Twenty albums, one illustrated book, thousands of live performances, a TEDx talk, a decades-long association with the National Youth Science Camp, opening tours and gigs for luminaries such as Ani DiFranco, Greg Brown, Emmylou Harris and Chuck Prophet, appearances on NPR, an annual autumn tour by bicycle, emceeing festivals, hosting his own Lamplighter Sessions for years in Boston and in Wisconsin… he has built his life’s work on collaboration, on an instinct for the eclectic and the vital. Mulvey’s 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 February 01, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. are $35 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. SONGWRITER PETER MULVEY RETURNS TO THRASHER OPERA HOUSE Green Lake, Wis. (December 16, 2024) – Peter Mulvey will perform a 506 Session at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 01, 2025. 506 Sessions are limited to just 80 tickets with cocktail seating. Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur, and almost-poet since before he can remember. In 1989 he spent a year in Ireland, busking on the streets of Dublin and hitchhiking to whatever gigs he could find. Back stateside, he spent a couple years gigging through the bars of his native Midwest before taking off for Boston, where he returned to subway busking and coffeehouses. Small shows led to larger shows, which eventually led to regional and then national touring. The wheels have not stopped since. Twenty albums, one illustrated book, thousands of live performances, a TEDx talk, a decades-long association with the National Youth Science Camp, opening tours and gigs for luminaries such as Ani DiFranco, Greg Brown, Emmylou Harris and Chuck Prophet, appearances on NPR, an annual autumn tour by bicycle, emceeing festivals, hosting his own Lamplighter Sessions for years in Boston and in Wisconsin… he has built his life’s work on collaboration, on an instinct for the eclectic and the vital. Mulvey’s 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 February 01, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. are $35 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. 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 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. 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. Happy February from the Berlin Public Library! Read on to learn about events, programs, and services offered this month at the library. Some programs may require registration. Click below to view a complete list of February programs: Storytime Every Wednesday at 10 am Tiny Tots: Stories and Songs First Friday of each month at 10 am For babies and toddlers Lego Challenge Mondays Every other Monday from 3 – 5 pm For ages 6 – 11 Wednesday Evening Book Club Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6 pm Friends of the Library 4th Monday of the month at 5 pm Mystery Mondays Book Club Meets the last Monday of the month at 2 pm Stitching Together Group Knitting/crocheting/needlework group that meets the last Tuesday of the month at 2 pm Hours Mon – Thurs: 9 am – 8 pm Friday: 9 am – 6 pm Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm Sunday: Closed Until February 28 We challenge patrons of all ages to read 1,000 minutes by February 28! All readers who complete the challenge will be entered into a grand prize drawing and will have overdue fees forgiven on their library accounts. Prize winners will get to choose a $25 gift card from a list of local establishments. Participate on the Beanstack Tracker App or visit our Beanstack site to get started. Don’t want to participate on Beanstack? Pick up a paper log at the library! Share your artwork or collections with your community! Individuals or nonprofit organizations are invited to reserve a month in our public display case or on our bulletin board to display objects and/or artwork. Displaying your items at the library is free! Set-up, take-down, and labeling of displays is the responsibility of the exhibitor. Prices of artwork may not be displayed, and the library will not facilitate sales of artwork. Call 920-361-5420 to get your exhibit on our calendar! February 17 – 28 Do you have have old family videos, slides, or negatives you’d like to preserve in a digital format? The library will be offering a VHS to DVD (or USB drive) conversion service and a slide/film digitization service. The cost of the VHS conversion service is $3 per tape. Please call the library to sign up for the VHS conversion service in advance! March 10 – 21 The Berlin Public Library is now accepting submissions for our 10th Annual Quilt Show! This year’s theme is “Reach for the Stars.” All quilts will be part of a Viewer’s Choice Contest held March 10-15. All quilts are welcome! Call the library at 920-361-5420 to register your quilt or to get more information. Saturday, February 8 at 10 am Come hear about Tammy’s mother’s compelling story as captured in the novel named after her, Waltraud: A True Story of Growing Up in Nazi Germany, and the unexpected author journey Tammy has been on as a result. Copies of Tammy’s book will be available for sale at the event. This event is free and open to all. Tuesday, February 11 at 6 pm Make a mini wall hanging or a mug rug using just a cardboard loom and some yarn! Registration is required. Call 920-361-5420 to register. Friday, February 21 at 1 pm Join us for a free showing of Wicked (rated PG). Popcorn will be provided. Friday, February 21 from 6 – 9 pm Gather up your pals (or come solo to meet new ones) and join us after-hours at the library for board games and snacks! This event is for ages 16 and up. Bring a favorite board game to share or play one of the library’s many games! *Registration by February 19 is required.* Wednesday, February 5 at 10 am February 5 is World Read Aloud Day! Come to the library for a special multigenerational / Valentine’s Storytime. Children can bring a grandparent or elder. Elders will read stories to the kids, and afterwards we will all decorate Valentine’s cookies together. This event is in partnership with Children’s Wisconsin. *Registration is requested.* Saturday, February 15 from 2-4 pm Come play with our new science kits! The Library now has a Lego robot that needs your help to be built, a microscope to examine all sorts of specimens, rocks and minerals to identify, and strong magnets to manipulate! This program is brought to you by a Thrivent Grant Thursday, February 20 at 5 pm Bring your best pink or green outfits and join us for a free showing of Wicked (rated PG). Attendees will be entered into a drawing for a free DVD of Wicked. Free pizza will be provided! *Registration is requested* Monday, February 17 at 4 pm Meet with other teens and create and run your own programs at the library! 6th-12th graders interested in joining should contact Makayla at youthservices@berlinlibrary.org Borrow free eBooks, digital audiobooks, and magazines from Wisconsin’s Digital Library. Instantly read, listen, and watch with your Berlin Library card. Instantly borrow and stream movies free with your library card. Also try Kanopy Kids. We will be conducting on-site interviews for a CDL Class A Driver. Or call to register at 920-582-7596 Option 4 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, aka “Jazz Fest,” is the signature annual music and cultural event of the city and has been called America’s greatest festival. Celebrating the music, food, and arts and crafts of all of Louisiana since 1970, Jazz Fest is an essential showcase of the rich heritage of the region, and hundreds of thousands attend the event each year. Local music heroes are joined on 14 stages by some of the most important figures in entertainment, highlighting the connections between Louisiana culture and the world. JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY 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. -30- A silent auction is being held where proceeds are going to a local Neshkoro resident who was diagnosed with late stage 2, early stage 3 rectal cancer on April 15, 2024. She has been undergoing treatments ever since and has been off work. Cash donations will also be accepted. See flyer…2.13.25 Poy Sippi Dining Center Music Old Time Sounds Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. Poy Sippi Meal Site Center Money raised from the dinner and raffle will be used to support veterans and their families as well as making donations within the community. In the past we have supported Old Glory Honor Flight, The Teachers Closet, Scholarships for local high school students, Beaming, Toys for Tots, and Day By Day Shelter to name a few. Willy Porter Returns to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin Green Lake, Wis. (January 07, 2025) – Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Willy Porter will return to take the stage at the historic Thrasher Opera House in Downtown Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday night, February 15, at 7:30 p.m. Porter has been touring solo and with ensembles of different sizes and shapes for over 30 years now. Porter continues a musical and personal odyssey spanning over two decades, eleven albums, and multiple continents. His journey has been defined by an inquisitive love for humanity and the language describing what we all believe to be true. Porter’s songs weave a universal perspective about human existence’s questions, struggles, and triumphs. His live shows are guitar-driven grit, soul, silence, and muscle– at times electrifying, dynamic, and unique in how Porter’s voice blends and fuses with his fretwork. A self-taught musician, Porter began treating audiences to his brand of guitar playing and wry storytelling in the late ’80s while living in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1990, he released his first full-length independent album, The Trees Have Soul, and his touring life has flowed steadily ever since. Porter has logged millions of miles across America, Canada, the UK, and Europe touring solo, as well as with various incarnations of the Willy Porter Band and in support of artists like Tori Amos, Paul Simon, Jethro Tull, Sting, and Jeff Beck. The show will also feature opener Carisa. Adams Rib of Green Lake and Michael and Aileen Ellis generously sponsor the Willy Porter show. Tickets for Willy Porter are $26 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279; VIP Happy Hour tickets are also available for $25. This event is supported in part by grants 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. Event Information Doors and bar open at 6:45 p.m. 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 two hundred. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com Thankyou for your coverage!! Linda DeCramer, Youth Services Susie Menk, Adult & Teen Services decramer@riponlibrary.org menk@riponlibrary.org 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971| 920-748-6160 PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/16/2024 COZY UP WITH LIBRARY PROGRAMS Ripon, WI – The Ripon Public Library is pleased to offer a fresh slate of programming. Keep reading to discover all that March has to offer for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library, and other generous partners, programming is always free, and registration is not required unless noted. MON | MAR 3 | 6 PM | Empowered Living: A Smart Choices Series –Tracy Gibson: Estate Planning | ADULTS Learn the language and tools used in estate planning so you can make the best decisions for yourself. Empower yourself with the information you need to make the best decisions for your life! This series will assist adults with strategic planning and thoughtful decision making in some of life’s most important areas. Sat | MARCH 8 | 10:00-11:30 AM | LOVE YOUR LEPRECHAUN CRAFT SPECTACULAR | KIDS & FAMILIES Experience three delightful St. Patrick’s Day themed stations featuring engaging paper and popsicle stick crafts, along with dot painting. Each craft stands out as a fun project in its own right. BONUS: Complete all three crafts and merge them into a unified piece of art! Here’s how: start by dot painting a vibrant rainbow canvas. While the paint dries, craft a unique Pot of Golden Kindness from paper and build a popsicle stick leprechaun. Finally, attach both the Pot of Golden Kindness and the leprechaun to the rainbow canvas, creating a charming St. Patrick’s Day scene. Paint will be involved, so please dress appropriately. Child-sized paint smocks are available. SAT | MAR 8 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 NOON | TEENS | AGES 11-17 Are you curious about knitting but not sure where to begin or what tools you need? Look no further. This finger knitting event makes it simpler than ever! Join us to learn some basic knitting stitches using only your fingers plus yarn. This quick style of knitting will have you creating scarves, jewelry and more in no time. We hope you’ll join us for this lovely morning of all supplies provided knitting and creating! Yarn is supplied but feel free to bring your own favorite stranded fiber too. SAT | MAR 8 | 1-3 PM | GENEALOGY 101 | ADULTS Ever wonder about your family history? Who was your grandmother’s grandfather? What did he do for a living? When did my family come to America? Who is that man wearing a military uniform in the photo I found in the old trunk in the attic and how am I related? What part did my relatives possibly play in historical events? These questions are some of the pieces of the large puzzle called genealogy. As with any puzzle, the pieces can be put together in any order, but putting some pieces together first makes the whole puzzle easier to complete. Beginning in March, a three-part genealogy program to help participants learn the steps of discovering their own family trees will take place at the Ripon Public Library, led by Lara Grant, the Ripon Historical Society’s genealogist. In part one, participants will learn where to start your family history journey, through what could be found at home, and what can be found elsewhere, the types of sources, and how to organize your findings. Resources available at the Ripon Public Library and the Ripon Historical Society will be the focus of the second part in April and a more detailed look at online sources will be discussed in part three in May. Register for this 3-part series by calling 920-748-6160. WEDS | MAR 12 – APR 30 | 10 AM | BABY BOUNCE | A GROUP FITNESS TIME FOR CAREGIVERS, THEIR BABIES & PRESCHOOLERS! Callista Wesner, M.S. Exercise Science, hosts fun, friendly fitness sessions to combat the winter blahs! A variety of adult/child sizes, ages and abilities will be supported with a range of options and instruction. Keep the good energy going! Resource cards outlining each workout plus a QR code to a YouTube video are also provided. Participants can expect to be active for about 20 minutes through each week’s unique content. The goal is to involve children safely in the action as long as they remain interested. If children need a break from the fitness session library staff will engage them in activities in the Romper Room allowing adults to continue. Stick around afterward for a healthy snack, camaraderie, and STAY & PLAY in the Romper Room! All participants, adults and children, must have a liability waiver completed in advance. Waivers are available for pick up at the library or via the library website. After Baby Bounce all are welcome to STAY & PLAY in the Romper Room. SUN | MAR 9 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | AGES 11+ Always wanted to delve into the iconic D&D role-playing game but found it daunting? Local Dungeon Masters guide players through one-shot adventures. Beginners welcome! No registration necessary. MON MAR 10| 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE The untold story of the witches of Oz, stars powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. —Swank (2024 PG 2h 40m) THU | MAR 13 | 6-7:30 PM | CRAFT CLUB: String Pull Pour Painting | AGES 10+ Pour painting is delightful but if you’re aiming to create specific designs incorporating string is key. This class covers fundamental techniques for crafting unique designs using string and acrylic paints on canvas. All materials including canvases, paint, and string are provided. Please register in advance to ensure we have enough supplies for everyone! WED MAR 19 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | AGES 16+ Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for an evening of modern board games. We teach, you play! Check our website/Facebook for featured game(s). Recurring event, 3rd Wednesday of each month. THURS | 10 AM | MAR 20 – MAY 8 except Aril 24 | STORYTIME + STAY & PLAY | FOR KIDS & CAREGIVERS Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & STEM concepts come to life through stories, music, movement, and enrichment activities. It’s a happy place for kids and caregivers to learn and play. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. MON MAR 24 | 2 PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY Join us and relive the glory days of the black and white movies! Complimentary popcorn available. Epic swashbuckler about the regal outlaw hero and loyal-to-King-Richard defender of the realm who, with the help of his merry men of Sherwood Forest, takes on usurping traitor Prince John and his mutinous minions. –Swank (1938PG 1h 42m) MON FEB 24 | 6:30-7:30 PM | ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci Every day without fail, Travis Devine puts on a cheap suit, grabs his faux-leather briefcase, and boards the 6:20 commuter train to Manhattan, where he works as an entry-level analyst at the city’s most prestigious investment firm. In the mornings, he gazes out the train window at the lavish homes of the uberwealthy, dreaming about joining their ranks. In the evenings, he listens to the fiscal news on his phone, already preparing for the next grueling day in the cutthroat realm of finance. Then one morning Devine’s tedious routine is shattered by an anonymous email: She is dead. Sara Ewes, Devine’s coworker and former girlfriend, has been found hanging in a storage room of his office building, presumably a suicide, at least for now—prompting the NYPD to come calling on him. If that wasn’t enough, before the day is out, Devine receives another ominous visit, a confrontation that threatens to dredge up grim secrets from his past in the army unless he participates in a clandestine investigation into his firm. This treacherous role will take him from the impossibly glittering lives he once saw only through a train window, to the darkest corners of the country’s economic halls of power . . . where something rotten lurks. And apart from this high-stakes conspiracy, there’s a killer out there with their own agenda, and Devine is the bull’s-eye. –Amazon DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. # # # Linda DeCramer | Youth Services Librarian Ripon Public Library | 120 Jefferson Street Ripon WI 54971 | 920-748-6160 she/her/hers Website: https://www.riponlibrary.org/ Eats for the Arts to Happen April 03-13 Throughout Green Lake Area Green Lake, Wis. (February 17, 2025) – Eats for the Arts Restaurant Days, an initiative from the Thrasher Opera House, will kick off on Thursday, April 03, and continue through Sunday, April 13. The event will feature participating restaurants around the Green Lake area with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Thrasher Opera House, so every bite you take helps to enrich our local arts scene! Eats for the Arts: Restaurant Days aims to celebrate the culinary excellence in Green Lake, WI, and surrounding areas! “Eats for the Arts is back for its second year, and we’re thrilled to bring the community together again through great food and local support,” said Katie Menting, Thrasher Opera House Director of Development. “It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a meal at one of our amazing participating restaurants while helping keep the arts alive in Green Lake and the surrounding area. We’re so grateful for the restaurants and diners who made this event a success!” Carrie Nolen owner of Sassafras Coffee in Green Lake said “We were excited to participate in this event and bring a little extra buzz to the coffee shop with specialty drinks inspired by staff favorites at Thrasher Opera House. Let’s do it again.” The 300 Club – Green Lake, WI Adams Rib – Green Lake, WI Mr. & Mrs. P’s – Ripon, WI Information and more details, including hours and menus of participating restaurants, are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com – Restaurant looking to join in the fun? There’s still time! Contact Thrasher for details. 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 two hundred. =30= Town Square Community Center 492 Hill St, Green Lake Tuesdays from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m Sundays 6:30 – 7:30 pm You are welcome to attend these weekly 12-Step Recovery meetings! AA: Studio B Al-Anon: MakerSpace (Sunday); Club Room (Tuesday) For more information, call 920-807-0008. See below for locations/times. These events are free and open to anyone in the community. 1st Tuesday of the month Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ, 343 Scott Street 5 pm – 6 pm 2nd Tuesday of the month Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 430 W Griswold St 5 pm – 6 pm 3rd Tuesday of the month Immanuel United Methodist Church, 401 W Fond du Lac St 5 pm – 6 pm 4th Tuesday of the month First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom St 5:30 pm – 6 pm Drive through dinner – Please enter on Ransom St. and exit on Elm St. 5th Tuesday of the month (when applicable) St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 228 E Blossom St 5 pm – 6 pm STRING QUARTET ARKANSAUCE TO PLAY AT THRASHER IN GREEN LAKE Green Lake, Wis. (January 07, 2025) – Arkansauce, a progressive string quartet will play Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are $25 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com. Arkansauce calls forth melodies of the Ozark Mountains’ rolling hills and raging rivers with their distinct blend of newgrass. They feature Tom Andersen on bass, guitarist Zac Archuleta, Ethan Bush on mandolin, and Adams Collins on banjo. Their music features improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and deep thumping bass grooves. Each member sings lead and harmony parts as well as contributes to the lyrics, which offer authentic, intelligent songwriting with hard-hitting hooks. They are a band inspired not only by their home state of Arkansas, but also throughout their travels. “We are a band that spends most of our time in the back of a van hurtling toward long nights, good times, and a destiny unknown,” says Ethan. “Our inspiration is gathered by events unfolding in our own adventures in real time. These days, the desire to create, inspire, and redefine within our scene seems to be the main driving force behind our music. From a young age we were huge fans of live music and were introduced to a lot of great music by our families.” This event is supported in part by grants 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. 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. STRING QUARTET ARKANSAUCE TO PLAY AT THRASHER IN GREEN LAKE Green Lake, Wis. (January 07, 2025) – Arkansauce, a progressive string quartet will play Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are $25 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com. Arkansauce calls forth melodies of the Ozark Mountains’ rolling hills and raging rivers with their distinct blend of newgrass. They feature Tom Andersen on bass, guitarist Zac Archuleta, Ethan Bush on mandolin, and Adams Collins on banjo. Their music features improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and deep thumping bass grooves. Each member sings lead and harmony parts as well as contributes to the lyrics, which offer authentic, intelligent songwriting with hard-hitting hooks. They are a band inspired not only by their home state of Arkansas, but also throughout their travels. “We are a band that spends most of our time in the back of a van hurtling toward long nights, good times, and a destiny unknown,” says Ethan. “Our inspiration is gathered by events unfolding in our own adventures in real time. These days, the desire to create, inspire, and redefine within our scene seems to be the main driving force behind our music. From a young age we were huge fans of live music and were introduced to a lot of great music by our families.” This event is supported in part by grants 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. 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. Town Square Community Center 492 Hill St, Green Lake Tuesdays from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m Sundays 6:30 – 7:30 pm You are welcome to attend these weekly 12-Step Recovery meetings! AA: Studio B Al-Anon: MakerSpace (Sunday); Club Room (Tuesday) For more information, call 920-807-0008. See below for locations/times. These events are free and open to anyone in the community. 1st Tuesday of the month Our Saviour’s United Church of Christ, 343 Scott Street 5 pm – 6 pm 2nd Tuesday of the month Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 430 W Griswold St 5 pm – 6 pm 3rd Tuesday of the month Immanuel United Methodist Church, 401 W Fond du Lac St 5 pm – 6 pm 4th Tuesday of the month First Congregational Church, 220 Ransom St 5:30 pm – 6 pm Drive through dinner – Please enter on Ransom St. and exit on Elm St. 5th Tuesday of the month (when applicable) St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 228 E Blossom St 5 pm – 6 pm STRING QUARTET ARKANSAUCE TO PLAY AT THRASHER IN GREEN LAKE Green Lake, Wis. (January 07, 2025) – Arkansauce, a progressive string quartet will play Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are $25 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com. Arkansauce calls forth melodies of the Ozark Mountains’ rolling hills and raging rivers with their distinct blend of newgrass. They feature Tom Andersen on bass, guitarist Zac Archuleta, Ethan Bush on mandolin, and Adams Collins on banjo. Their music features improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and deep thumping bass grooves. Each member sings lead and harmony parts as well as contributes to the lyrics, which offer authentic, intelligent songwriting with hard-hitting hooks. They are a band inspired not only by their home state of Arkansas, but also throughout their travels. “We are a band that spends most of our time in the back of a van hurtling toward long nights, good times, and a destiny unknown,” says Ethan. “Our inspiration is gathered by events unfolding in our own adventures in real time. These days, the desire to create, inspire, and redefine within our scene seems to be the main driving force behind our music. From a young age we were huge fans of live music and were introduced to a lot of great music by our families.” This event is supported in part by grants 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. 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. STRING QUARTET ARKANSAUCE TO PLAY AT THRASHER IN GREEN LAKE Green Lake, Wis. (January 07, 2025) – Arkansauce, a progressive string quartet will play Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are $25 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com. Arkansauce calls forth melodies of the Ozark Mountains’ rolling hills and raging rivers with their distinct blend of newgrass. They feature Tom Andersen on bass, guitarist Zac Archuleta, Ethan Bush on mandolin, and Adams Collins on banjo. Their music features improvisational string leads matched with complex melodies, intriguing rhythms, and deep thumping bass grooves. Each member sings lead and harmony parts as well as contributes to the lyrics, which offer authentic, intelligent songwriting with hard-hitting hooks. They are a band inspired not only by their home state of Arkansas, but also throughout their travels. “We are a band that spends most of our time in the back of a van hurtling toward long nights, good times, and a destiny unknown,” says Ethan. “Our inspiration is gathered by events unfolding in our own adventures in real time. These days, the desire to create, inspire, and redefine within our scene seems to be the main driving force behind our music. From a young age we were huge fans of live music and were introduced to a lot of great music by our families.” This event is supported in part by grants 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. 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. The Ripon High School Key Club and Social Justice Alliance will be partnering with the Ripon Area Community Theatre and Ripon Noon Kiwanis, to host a special murder mystery dinner on Saturday, February 22nd in the Ripon high School Commons. Proceed from the event will benefit the Key Club and the Social Justice Alliance. Actors from the Ripon Area Community Theatre will be enacting the interactive murder mystery, “Murder at the Midnight Hour,” which takes place at a wedding during the 1960s. “Mr. Henry Hogget and Mrs. Abigail Windsor cordially invite you to attend the midnight wedding of Jewel Opal Hogget to Roger Quinton Windsor on December 31st, 1969.” Guests are encouraged to dress for a 60s wedding, but when the groom’s an upper crust rich boy, and the bride is a free spirited bohemian, the fashion can range from Mad Men mod to Hippie-Chic. Can you dig it? Weddings are usually such groovy occasions. Unfortunately, this one will be the exception to the rule; and ’til death may be sooner than you think. The dinner portion of the evening comes courtesy of the Key Club and Social Justice Alliance, who will be preparing a Spaghetti Mystery Dinner for guests. However, there’ll be more than one mystery being served up; the menu will be code and guests won’t know what they’ve ordered until it’s been brought to their table. Will you have ordered spaghetti? A fork? You’ll find out. But don’t worry, it’s all in good fun (and for a good cause). Once the courses have all been served, guests will have the opportunity to partake in seconds and everyone will have their chance to eat and guess “whodunnit?” The dinner will be a one-night event, with limited tickets. Tickets are $40, which includes the mystery meal and murder mystery entertainment; with proceeds being split between the Ripon High School Key Club and Social Justice Alliance. Tickets are available at the courtesy counter of Ripon’s Hy-Vee and online at: https://riponnoonkiwanis.org/mystery-dinner. Doors will open at 5:30pm, with dinner and the mystery starting promptly at 6pm, in the RHS commons, 850 Tiger Dr, Ripon. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in raffles during the evening that will support the SJA and Key Club; while learning about both club’s activities. “Murder at the Midnight Hour” is presented with special licensing with Haley Productions’ Games. The Ripon Area Community Theatre has been a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis since 1996; and the Ripon Noon Kiwanis has been serving the children of the community since 1924! The Ripon High School Key Club and Social Justice Alliance will be partnering with the Ripon Area Community Theatre and Ripon Noon Kiwanis, to host a special murder mystery dinner on Saturday, February 22nd in the Ripon high School Commons. Proceed from the event will benefit the Key Club and the Social Justice Alliance. Actors from the Ripon Area Community Theatre will be enacting the interactive murder mystery, “Murder at the Midnight Hour,” which takes place at a wedding during the 1960s. “Mr. Henry Hogget and Mrs. Abigail Windsor cordially invite you to attend the midnight wedding of Jewel Opal Hogget to Roger Quinton Windsor on December 31st, 1969.” Guests are encouraged to dress for a 60s wedding, but when the groom’s an upper crust rich boy, and the bride is a free spirited bohemian, the fashion can range from Mad Men mod to Hippie-Chic. Can you dig it? Weddings are usually such groovy occasions. Unfortunately, this one will be the exception to the rule; and ’til death may be sooner than you think. The dinner portion of the evening comes courtesy of the Key Club and Social Justice Alliance, who will be preparing a Spaghetti Mystery Dinner for guests. However, there’ll be more than one mystery being served up; the menu will be code and guests won’t know what they’ve ordered until it’s been brought to their table. Will you have ordered spaghetti? A fork? You’ll find out. But don’t worry, it’s all in good fun (and for a good cause). Once the courses have all been served, guests will have the opportunity to partake in seconds and everyone will have their chance to eat and guess “whodunnit?” The dinner will be a one-night event, with limited tickets. Tickets are $40, which includes the mystery meal and murder mystery entertainment; with proceeds being split between the Ripon High School Key Club and Social Justice Alliance. Tickets are available at the courtesy counter of Ripon’s Hy-Vee and online at: https://riponnoonkiwanis.org/mystery-dinner. Doors will open at 5:30pm, with dinner and the mystery starting promptly at 6pm, in the RHS commons, 850 Tiger Dr, Ripon. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in raffles during the evening that will support the SJA and Key Club; while learning about both club’s activities. “Murder at the Midnight Hour” is presented with special licensing with Haley Productions’ Games. The Ripon Area Community Theatre has been a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis since 1996; and the Ripon Noon Kiwanis has been serving the children of the community since 1924! All-U-Can Eat Breakfast February 23rd 8-11 am St. Catherine of Siena Parish Hall & Activity Center 218 E. Blossom St. Tickets: $12.00 Adults $6 Children 6-12 Children 5 and under free with adult ticket Tickets available at the parish office and at the door St Catherine of Siena Christian Women & Ripon Knights of Columbus Linda DeCramer, Youth Services Susie Menk, Adult & Teen Services decramer@riponlibrary.org menk@riponlibrary.org 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971| 920-748-6160 COZY UP WITH LIBRARY PROGRAMS Ripon, WI – The Ripon Public Library is pleased to offer a fresh slate of winter programming. Keep reading to discover all that February has to offer for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library, and other generous partners, programming is always free, and registration is not required unless noted. MON FEB 24 | 2 PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY Join us and relive the glory days of the black and white movies! Complimentary popcorn available. The teenage children of a group of vaudeville performers put together a showcase performance to demonstrate their own talent and hopefully launch their careers. —Swank (1939 NR 1h 34m) MON FEB 24 | 6:30-7:30 PM | ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Chemist Elizabeth Zott is far from an ordinary woman. In fact, she would be the first to assert that there is no such thing as an average woman. Yet, in the early 1960s, her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute holds a notably unscientific perspective on equality—except for one member: Calvin Evans. He is a lonely, brilliant, Nobel-prize nominated grudge-holder who finds himself captivated by—of all things—her intellect. A true spark of chemistry ignites. However, much like science, life can be unpredictable. A few years later, Elizabeth Zott finds herself a single mother and the unexpected star of America’s most cherished cooking show, Supper at Six. Her unconventional approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon of acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) turns out to be revolutionary. But as her popularity grows, not everyone is pleased. Elizabeth Zott isn’t merely teaching women to cook; she’s challenging them to transform the status quo. DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS · Come play in the Romper Room. Physical activity and human connections are important for healthy, happy human beings, and the Romper Room facilitates both! Focusing on active play, the room features trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room, which is open during regular library hours, is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome. · Enjoy the always-available board games, toy library, and activity sheets located in the youth department. · Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session. Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160. Thrasher Film Series – February Monday, February 24th 5 pm Thrasher Opera House 506 Mill St, Green Lake Join Thrasher Opera House as we present the film FEBRUARY Doors open at 5 p.m. Showing at 6 p.m. FREE to attend, Please RSVP. Our bar will be open to purchase drinks. 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. RSVP here Wednesday, February 26th 12-5 pm First Congregational Church of Ripon 220 Ransom St. Schedule an appointment here or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) Bring a photo ID or your blood donor card, or two other forms of ID. THE SWEET LILLIES AND ADRIAN + MEREDITH AT THRASHER OPERA HOUSE Green Lake, Wis. (January 20, 2025) – The Sweet Lillies along with Adrian + Meredith will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin on Friday, February 28th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are $26 and are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com. The Sweet Lillies are a collaborative quartet whose heartfelt, genre-blending sound they call “Progressive Americana” defies easy categorization. Formed by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Julie Gussaroff in 2013, the group comprises Becca Bisque (viola), Dustin Rohleder (guitar), and Jones Maynard (drums). Together, they create powerful narratives in song, blending ethereal harmonies with diverse musical influences, from folk and rock to hip-hop. Their live shows are dynamic, ever-evolving experiences, featuring spontaneous setlists, reimagined songs, and guest performances from celebrated musicians like Sam Bush, George Porter Jr., and Andy Thorn, who described the band as “a genre-bending powerhouse.” Over the years, the Sweet Lillies have released four albums, including Equality (2023), produced by Grammy-winner Chris Pandolfi, which highlights their evolution and commitment to themes like social justice and self-exploration. Their forthcoming fifth album, Cover to Cover, strips their sound to its core, offering a minimalist homage to songs that resonate deeply with the band. Gussaroff highlights the album’s “starkly exposed beauty,” emphasizing its focus on simplicity and the artistry of the original compositions. Whether through original works or inspired covers, the Sweet Lillies continue to push creative boundaries while staying true to their collective ethos. Along with The Sweet Lillies will be Adrian + Meredith returning to Thrasher Opera House. Adrian and Meredith, the dynamic duo at the heart of The Adrian and Meredith Band, have grown from their Midwest roots to become a staple of East Nashville’s vibrant music scene and international touring circuits. Along the way, they have formed close bonds with members of iconic acts like Th’ Legendary Shackshakers, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Calexico, and Gogol Bordello—artists who have evolved from heroes to mentors and collaborators. Their music has carried them across Europe, where they have performed for Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Germany, spreading messages of joy and solidarity. Back in the U.S., they have graced legendary stages like The Grand Ole Opry alongside The War & Treaty, performed at Folk Alliance International, and brought their electrifying energy to Levitt Pavilions nationwide. The show is being sponsored by Adashun Jones Real Estate, Signature Homes by Adashun Jones. This event is supported in part by grants 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. 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. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2025 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com THE SWEET LILLIES AND ADRIAN + MEREDITH AT THRASHER OPERA HOUSE Green Lake, Wis. (January 20, 2025) – The Sweet Lillies along with Adrian + Meredith will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin on Friday, February 28th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are $26 and are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com. The Sweet Lillies are a collaborative quartet whose heartfelt, genre-blending sound they call “Progressive Americana” defies easy categorization. Formed by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Julie Gussaroff in 2013, the group comprises Becca Bisque (viola), Dustin Rohleder (guitar), and Jones Maynard (drums). Together, they create powerful narratives in song, blending ethereal harmonies with diverse musical influences, from folk and rock to hip-hop. Their live shows are dynamic, ever-evolving experiences, featuring spontaneous setlists, reimagined songs, and guest performances from celebrated musicians like Sam Bush, George Porter Jr., and Andy Thorn, who described the band as “a genre-bending powerhouse.” Over the years, the Sweet Lillies have released four albums, including Equality (2023), produced by Grammy-winner Chris Pandolfi, which highlights their evolution and commitment to themes like social justice and self-exploration. Their forthcoming fifth album, Cover to Cover, strips their sound to its core, offering a minimalist homage to songs that resonate deeply with the band. Gussaroff highlights the album’s “starkly exposed beauty,” emphasizing its focus on simplicity and the artistry of the original compositions. Whether through original works or inspired covers, the Sweet Lillies continue to push creative boundaries while staying true to their collective ethos. Along with The Sweet Lillies will be Adrian + Meredith returning to Thrasher Opera House. Adrian and Meredith, the dynamic duo at the heart of The Adrian and Meredith Band, have grown from their Midwest roots to become a staple of East Nashville’s vibrant music scene and international touring circuits. Along the way, they have formed close bonds with members of iconic acts like Th’ Legendary Shackshakers, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Calexico, and Gogol Bordello—artists who have evolved from heroes to mentors and collaborators. Their music has carried them across Europe, where they have performed for Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Germany, spreading messages of joy and solidarity. Back in the U.S., they have graced legendary stages like The Grand Ole Opry alongside The War & Treaty, performed at Folk Alliance International, and brought their electrifying energy to Levitt Pavilions nationwide. The show is being sponsored by Adashun Jones Real Estate, Signature Homes by Adashun Jones. This event is supported in part by grants 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. 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.
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.
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
Berlin Public Library
February 2025 News & Programs
February Newsletter Regular Programs Library News
Winter Reading Challenge 
Public Display Space Available 
Digitization Service: Preserve Your Memories 
10th Annual Quilt Show Adult Programs
Author Talk with Tammy Borden 
Adult Craft Night – Mini Weaving Loom 
Friday Matinee – Wicked 
Game Night Register Here Youth & Teen Programs
If You Give a Grandparent a Cookie 
All Things Science! Family Movie Night – Wicked 
Teen Library Club Free 24/7 Access to eBooks, Audiobooks, & More!
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• Drive commercial vehicles to pick up and transport waste
• Maintain paperwork including expense reports, timesheets, vehicle inspection
reports, manifests, and job sheets.
• Inspect truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.
• Secure cargo prior to and during transitHow to get more details (Website/Phone Number): Register for the event here https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C9mrSgl6F0qwTVLz9qj6sPKI_R6kHSNLsYR1jDFaHRBUOTE5VzFSUUNZU0k3R1lWV09MV0s1TksyTi4u&origin=QRCode&qrcodeorigin=presentation&route=shorturl Event Name: Vendor Fair & Cancer Fundraiser Event Location: Westfield Village Hall, 129 E rd St., Westfield WI Event Date: 02.08.2025 Start & End Time: 9 am to 6 pm Event Details: Multiple vendors including doTERRA, Hey Cut It Out Pro Carvers, Craveable Cupcakes, Big Ape, MaryKay, Frost Farm Alpacas, Watercolor Massage….craft vendors and more. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): Contact
Karen Richardt
608-296-2233 call/textEvent Name: Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Event Location: Marine Corps League Clubhouse, 4715 Sherman Road, Oshkosh, WI 54904 Event Date: 02.15.2025 Start & End Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Event Details: Dinner includes all you can spaghetti, garlic bread, cookies, coffee and water. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Cost is $10.00 per person with a special price of $5.00 if you are a Veteran, $5.00 for kids age 5-12 and under 5 is free. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): For more information call 920-235-2222 or email winnebagomcla.events@gmail.com
Participating businesses in Green Lake, Ripon, Princeton, Berlin, and Montello include:
Chops – Green Lake, WI
CorNutrition – Berlin, WI
Horseradish Kitchen + Market – Princeton, WI
J’s BBQ – Ripon, WI
Knuth Brewing Co. – Ripon, WI
Norton’s – Green Lake, WI
Oakwood Bar & Coffee Lounge – Green Lake, WI
Oakwood Restaurant – Green Lake, WI
Oyster Crackers – Montello, WI
The Public House – Ripon, WI
RC Nutrition – Ripon, WI
Sassafras Coffee – Green Lake, WI
Waves Pub & Grill – Green Lake, WI
AA & Al-Anon
Tuesday Community Dinners
AA & Al-Anon
Tuesday Community Dinners
All-U-Can Eat Breakfast
With Pancakes & French Toast made on the Pancake Wheel
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Serving 8 am to 11 am
Parish Hall & Activity Center
218 E Blossom Street—Ripon
(Handicap Accessible)
Public Welcome
Menu
Pancakes, French Toast, St. Catherine Eggs,
Plus much more
(we are making minor changes to the menu!)
Ticket Prices
$12.00 Adults
$6.00 Children 6-12
Children 5 and under—Free (with an adult ticket)
Tickets available at the Parish Office and at the Door.
Christian Women
Cookbooks Bake & Craft Sale
American Red Cross Blood Drive
