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September 14, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Schmidt Waushara County Department of Aging (920) 787-6509 The Waushara County Department of Aging in partnership with UW Extension is pleased to announce the return of the Aging Mastery Program®. The 6-week health and wellness workshop is free for adults 55 and over, and begins October 6th. “This cutting edge, educational program is for adults who want to get as much information as they can from a variety of sources on a broad range of topics, before making decisions that are best for them as they age,” says Carolyn Schmidt, Programs Specialist for Waushara County. “Participants leave with actionable items every week that can help increase their well-being and help improve their overall outlook on aging.” The goal of this program is to empower older adults to make and maintain small but impactful changes. The classes will explore navigating longer lives, physical activity, sleep, healthy eating and hydration, financial fitness, medication management, advanced planning, healthy relationships, falls prevention, and community engagement. Easy to follow educational materials developed from highly trusted sources are provided, a checklist of potential next steps, and a system for tracking behaviors. The program was developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The workshop runs Thursdays from October 6th – November 10th, from 9:30 til 11:30 at the Waushara County Courthouse, Demonstration Room. Registration is required. Contact the Department of Aging for more information or to register for the program: (920) 787-0403. ############ PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 2, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Photographer David Anderson is Thrasher’s Featured Artist Through December Green Lake, Wis. (November 2, 2022) – David Anderson’s passion for photography started quite by accident. During a family gathering around Thanksgiving, he removed a roll of 120 film from his uncle’s camera. Why wait? He wanted to see the photos. There were no pictures, just yellow and black paper with a strip of undeveloped negative. After a long lecture, he was sent to his room. This wasn’t over; at Christmas a box from Sears, Roebuck & Co. appeared. It was a darkroom in a box. Everything was included: camera, film, small enlarger, trays, safe light, chemicals, and print paper. Most importantly, there was an instruction booklet. The love for photography and creating images began when David shot, developed, and printed his first photos before he was ten years old. Fast forward. After spending his career working for marketing companies, commercial printers and graphic artists he found his way home to his photography roots. In 2012 Anderson Photo Group was conceived to create headshots, individual and family portraits, and offer consulting for other photographers. Daily, Anderson Photo Group creates headshots for professional business including financial planers, lawyers, accounting firms, physicians, veterinarians, and even individuals who want their social media profiles to look awesome. Individual and family portraits are regularly on the schedule and 4 to 6 hours each week are devoted to consulting on Lightroom, Photoshop and general photography including beginner to advanced topics. The exhibit will be displayed at the Thrasher Gallery until December 31. The Thrasher gallery is at 510 Mill St., Green Lake, WI, 54941. The gallery is open to the public on weekdays from 10 a.m. – to 4 p.m. and is accessible to concert patrons on event nights. If you are a visual artist and would like to be considered for an exhibit at the Thrasher gallery, please get in touch with our office at info@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. 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= Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 17, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Wisconsin’s Them Coulee Boys to Play at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (October 17, 2022) – Eau Claire, Wisconsin’s Them Coulee Boys, will play the historic Thrasher Opera House on Saturday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. Soren Staff and Beau Janke—co-founders of folk/rock/Americana outfit Them Coulee Boys met as counselors at a bible camp in northern Wisconsin. Having grown up amidst a stretch of glacial melt-carved river valleys in the upper Midwest, known by French fur trappers as coulees, they became fast friends. Camp counselors coined the name “them coulee boys” to refer to the constant companions, often with instruments in hand. Soren’s little brother Jens joined the crew on mandolin at camp in 2012, and since, both Neil Krause on bass and Staš Hable on drums have helped to grow the band into the rollicking outfit it is today. 2021 marked the release of their fourth record, Namesake, a ten-song collection that spans from pure and genuine ballads to a leaping, countrified take on rock and roll. Singles from the recording have premiered via The Bluegrass Situation, Ditty TV, and Live for Live. Twangville readers dubbed the record “Best New Release.” Tickets for Them Coulee Boys on November 5 at 7:30 p.m. are $23 and are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279 The 2022 Fall Season at Thrasher Opera House is sponsored by Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Special Properties. Steve’s Quality Painting, Butzin-Marchant Funeral Home, Lake Street Marina, GEAR., and Outdoor Impact are sponsors of the show. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community 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. 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 Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/xx/22 November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Gratitude Take and Make | Starting November 7 | All Ages Take and Make Visit the checkout desk to pick up a gratitude craft take and make! This kit will provide supplies to make a bucket of gratitude! Available for all ages while supplies last. Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit! Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets. Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture. Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms. Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 2, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Photographer David Anderson is Thrasher’s Featured Artist Through December Green Lake, Wis. (November 2, 2022) – David Anderson’s passion for photography started quite by accident. During a family gathering around Thanksgiving, he removed a roll of 120 film from his uncle’s camera. Why wait? He wanted to see the photos. There were no pictures, just yellow and black paper with a strip of undeveloped negative. After a long lecture, he was sent to his room. This wasn’t over; at Christmas a box from Sears, Roebuck & Co. appeared. It was a darkroom in a box. Everything was included: camera, film, small enlarger, trays, safe light, chemicals, and print paper. Most importantly, there was an instruction booklet. The love for photography and creating images began when David shot, developed, and printed his first photos before he was ten years old. Fast forward. After spending his career working for marketing companies, commercial printers and graphic artists he found his way home to his photography roots. In 2012 Anderson Photo Group was conceived to create headshots, individual and family portraits, and offer consulting for other photographers. Daily, Anderson Photo Group creates headshots for professional business including financial planers, lawyers, accounting firms, physicians, veterinarians, and even individuals who want their social media profiles to look awesome. Individual and family portraits are regularly on the schedule and 4 to 6 hours each week are devoted to consulting on Lightroom, Photoshop and general photography including beginner to advanced topics. The exhibit will be displayed at the Thrasher Gallery until December 31. The Thrasher gallery is at 510 Mill St., Green Lake, WI, 54941. The gallery is open to the public on weekdays from 10 a.m. – to 4 p.m. and is accessible to concert patrons on event nights. If you are a visual artist and would like to be considered for an exhibit at the Thrasher gallery, please get in touch with our office at info@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. 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= Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/23/22 October Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its October lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # Linda DeCramer | Youth Services Librarian Ripon Public Library | 120 Jefferson Street Ripon WI 54971 | 920-748-6160 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Thrasher to Participate in Cause of the Mondays at Vines & Rushes Green Lake, Wis. (November 1, 2022) – Green Lake’s Thrasher Opera House will be participating in the Cause of the Mondays fundraiser at Vines & Rushes Winery on Monday, November 7, from 4-8 p.m. Thrasher Opera House is the only non-profit concert venue in Green Lake, WI. Thrasher brings talented performers from around our nation and the world to Green Lake and provides educational outreach to classrooms of students, Children’s Theater, an art gallery for local artists, and much more. 25% of food sales and any cash donations raised at Vines & Rushes from 4-8 pm on Monday, November 7, 2022, will go directly to Thrasher Opera House! 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= Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/xx/22 November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Gratitude Take and Make | Starting November 7 | All Ages Take and Make Visit the checkout desk to pick up a gratitude craft take and make! This kit will provide supplies to make a bucket of gratitude! Available for all ages while supplies last. Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit! Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets. Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture. Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms. Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 2, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Photographer David Anderson is Thrasher’s Featured Artist Through December Green Lake, Wis. (November 2, 2022) – David Anderson’s passion for photography started quite by accident. During a family gathering around Thanksgiving, he removed a roll of 120 film from his uncle’s camera. Why wait? He wanted to see the photos. There were no pictures, just yellow and black paper with a strip of undeveloped negative. After a long lecture, he was sent to his room. This wasn’t over; at Christmas a box from Sears, Roebuck & Co. appeared. It was a darkroom in a box. Everything was included: camera, film, small enlarger, trays, safe light, chemicals, and print paper. Most importantly, there was an instruction booklet. The love for photography and creating images began when David shot, developed, and printed his first photos before he was ten years old. Fast forward. After spending his career working for marketing companies, commercial printers and graphic artists he found his way home to his photography roots. In 2012 Anderson Photo Group was conceived to create headshots, individual and family portraits, and offer consulting for other photographers. Daily, Anderson Photo Group creates headshots for professional business including financial planers, lawyers, accounting firms, physicians, veterinarians, and even individuals who want their social media profiles to look awesome. Individual and family portraits are regularly on the schedule and 4 to 6 hours each week are devoted to consulting on Lightroom, Photoshop and general photography including beginner to advanced topics. The exhibit will be displayed at the Thrasher Gallery until December 31. The Thrasher gallery is at 510 Mill St., Green Lake, WI, 54941. The gallery is open to the public on weekdays from 10 a.m. – to 4 p.m. and is accessible to concert patrons on event nights. If you are a visual artist and would like to be considered for an exhibit at the Thrasher gallery, please get in touch with our office at info@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. 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= Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/23/22 October Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its October lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # Linda DeCramer | Youth Services Librarian Ripon Public Library | 120 Jefferson Street Ripon WI 54971 | 920-748-6160 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Thrasher to Participate in Cause of the Mondays at Vines & Rushes Green Lake, Wis. (November 1, 2022) – Green Lake’s Thrasher Opera House will be participating in the Cause of the Mondays fundraiser at Vines & Rushes Winery on Monday, November 7, from 4-8 p.m. Thrasher Opera House is the only non-profit concert venue in Green Lake, WI. Thrasher brings talented performers from around our nation and the world to Green Lake and provides educational outreach to classrooms of students, Children’s Theater, an art gallery for local artists, and much more. 25% of food sales and any cash donations raised at Vines & Rushes from 4-8 pm on Monday, November 7, 2022, will go directly to Thrasher Opera House! 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= Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/xx/22 November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Storytime! |Wednesdays November 9-30 @ 10:00 AM | Saturday November 26 @ 10:00 AM |Kids & Families Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and 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. As cooler weather settles in, November Storytime themes focus on creating dynamic indoor activities to keep kids happy and active. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children. Gratitude Take and Make | Starting November 7 | All Ages Take and Make Visit the checkout desk to pick up a gratitude craft take and make! This kit will provide supplies to make a bucket of gratitude! Available for all ages while supplies last. Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit! Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets. Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture. Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms. Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # September 14, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Schmidt Waushara County Department of Aging (920) 787-6509 The Waushara County Department of Aging in partnership with UW Extension is pleased to announce the return of the Aging Mastery Program®. The 6-week health and wellness workshop is free for adults 55 and over, and begins October 6th. “This cutting edge, educational program is for adults who want to get as much information as they can from a variety of sources on a broad range of topics, before making decisions that are best for them as they age,” says Carolyn Schmidt, Programs Specialist for Waushara County. “Participants leave with actionable items every week that can help increase their well-being and help improve their overall outlook on aging.” The goal of this program is to empower older adults to make and maintain small but impactful changes. The classes will explore navigating longer lives, physical activity, sleep, healthy eating and hydration, financial fitness, medication management, advanced planning, healthy relationships, falls prevention, and community engagement. Easy to follow educational materials developed from highly trusted sources are provided, a checklist of potential next steps, and a system for tracking behaviors. The program was developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The workshop runs Thursdays from October 6th – November 10th, from 9:30 til 11:30 at the Waushara County Courthouse, Demonstration Room. Registration is required. Contact the Department of Aging for more information or to register for the program: (920) 787-0403. ############ see flier…Comm Office Hours small poster 9 21 2022 Waushara County Saxeville Town Hall (Dining Center) Plainfield Library Wild Rose Community Center First Lutheran Church, Poy Sippi Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, November 10 – November 12 Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from November 10 – November 12 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated recently and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays include Star Trek, Edgar Allan Poe, beading and jewelry making, large print, and coffee table books, as well as jigsaw puzzles. Last Chance cookbooks are 5/$1 and paperbacks are a quarter. Expanded Showroom sections include military memoirs, true adventure titles, Christian, clean reads, and women of the west. There is also a Christmas display plus many Christmas and Hanukkah books for children. Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, support of the renovation project, and more. All are welcome, and members of the Friends will receive $3 off one purchase made during the book sale. Visit opening night, join the Friends, and enjoy a $3 discount on your purchase. Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals! The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again. For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org. September 14, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carolyn Schmidt Waushara County Department of Aging (920) 787-6509 The Waushara County Department of Aging in partnership with UW Extension is pleased to announce the return of the Aging Mastery Program®. The 6-week health and wellness workshop is free for adults 55 and over, and begins October 6th. “This cutting edge, educational program is for adults who want to get as much information as they can from a variety of sources on a broad range of topics, before making decisions that are best for them as they age,” says Carolyn Schmidt, Programs Specialist for Waushara County. “Participants leave with actionable items every week that can help increase their well-being and help improve their overall outlook on aging.” The goal of this program is to empower older adults to make and maintain small but impactful changes. The classes will explore navigating longer lives, physical activity, sleep, healthy eating and hydration, financial fitness, medication management, advanced planning, healthy relationships, falls prevention, and community engagement. Easy to follow educational materials developed from highly trusted sources are provided, a checklist of potential next steps, and a system for tracking behaviors. The program was developed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA). The workshop runs Thursdays from October 6th – November 10th, from 9:30 til 11:30 at the Waushara County Courthouse, Demonstration Room. Registration is required. Contact the Department of Aging for more information or to register for the program: (920) 787-0403. ############ see flier…Comm Office Hours small poster 9 21 2022 Waushara County Saxeville Town Hall (Dining Center) Plainfield Library Wild Rose Community Center First Lutheran Church, Poy Sippi Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, November 10 – November 12 Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from November 10 – November 12 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated recently and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays include Star Trek, Edgar Allan Poe, beading and jewelry making, large print, and coffee table books, as well as jigsaw puzzles. Last Chance cookbooks are 5/$1 and paperbacks are a quarter. Expanded Showroom sections include military memoirs, true adventure titles, Christian, clean reads, and women of the west. There is also a Christmas display plus many Christmas and Hanukkah books for children. Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, support of the renovation project, and more. All are welcome, and members of the Friends will receive $3 off one purchase made during the book sale. Visit opening night, join the Friends, and enjoy a $3 discount on your purchase. Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals! The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again. For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org. Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, November 10 – November 12 Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from November 10 – November 12 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated recently and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays include Star Trek, Edgar Allan Poe, beading and jewelry making, large print, and coffee table books, as well as jigsaw puzzles. Last Chance cookbooks are 5/$1 and paperbacks are a quarter. Expanded Showroom sections include military memoirs, true adventure titles, Christian, clean reads, and women of the west. There is also a Christmas display plus many Christmas and Hanukkah books for children. Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, support of the renovation project, and more. All are welcome, and members of the Friends will receive $3 off one purchase made during the book sale. Visit opening night, join the Friends, and enjoy a $3 discount on your purchase. Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals! The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again. For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org. Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4 PRESS RELEASE Damn Tall Buildings to Perform at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (October 24, 2022) – Brooklyn-based bluegrass band Damn Tall Buildings will Band members Avery Balotta (Violin, Vocals), Max Capistran (Guitar, Banjo, Vocals), and Sasha Tickets for Damn Tall Buildings on November 11 at 7:30 p.m. are $24 and are available at The 2022 Fall Season at Thrasher Opera House is sponsored by Better Homes and Garden Real Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 24, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Damn Tall Buildings to Perform at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (October 24, 2022) – Brooklyn-based bluegrass band Damn Tall Buildings will play the historic Thrasher Opera House on Friday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. Savingcountrymusic.com wrote, “If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit, and gravy, with that busking spirit that was so present and palpable in the early incarnations of Old Crow Medicine Show and made your realize that string band music could be so much more than fuddy-duddy reenactments by crusty ol’ relics, then the Damn Tall Buildings will slide in nice as a welcome addition to your listening rotation.” Band members Avery Balotta (Violin, Vocals), Max Capistran (Guitar, Banjo, Vocals), and Sasha Dubrk (Upright Bass, Vocals) combine their talents to what The Boston Globe describes as “Think of: The Carter Family for the millennial generation. Old Crow Medicine Show meets Edward Sharpe, with a dash of Avett Brothers and a sprinkle of Johnny Cash. The band coined the term “guerrilla roots” to describe its sound, which draws on early-20th-century Americana/bluegrass music, “repurposed for a modern audience. Tickets for Damn Tall Buildings on November 11 at 7:30 p.m. are $24 and are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279 The 2022 Fall Season at Thrasher Opera House is sponsored by Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Special Properties. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community 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. 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 Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, November 10 – November 12 Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from November 10 – November 12 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated recently and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays include Star Trek, Edgar Allan Poe, beading and jewelry making, large print, and coffee table books, as well as jigsaw puzzles. Last Chance cookbooks are 5/$1 and paperbacks are a quarter. Expanded Showroom sections include military memoirs, true adventure titles, Christian, clean reads, and women of the west. There is also a Christmas display plus many Christmas and Hanukkah books for children. Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, support of the renovation project, and more. All are welcome, and members of the Friends will receive $3 off one purchase made during the book sale. Visit opening night, join the Friends, and enjoy a $3 discount on your purchase. Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals! The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again. For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org. Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4 PRESS RELEASE Damn Tall Buildings to Perform at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (October 24, 2022) – Brooklyn-based bluegrass band Damn Tall Buildings will Band members Avery Balotta (Violin, Vocals), Max Capistran (Guitar, Banjo, Vocals), and Sasha Tickets for Damn Tall Buildings on November 11 at 7:30 p.m. are $24 and are available at The 2022 Fall Season at Thrasher Opera House is sponsored by Better Homes and Garden Real Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 24, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Damn Tall Buildings to Perform at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (October 24, 2022) – Brooklyn-based bluegrass band Damn Tall Buildings will play the historic Thrasher Opera House on Friday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. Savingcountrymusic.com wrote, “If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude, grit, and gravy, with that busking spirit that was so present and palpable in the early incarnations of Old Crow Medicine Show and made your realize that string band music could be so much more than fuddy-duddy reenactments by crusty ol’ relics, then the Damn Tall Buildings will slide in nice as a welcome addition to your listening rotation.” Band members Avery Balotta (Violin, Vocals), Max Capistran (Guitar, Banjo, Vocals), and Sasha Dubrk (Upright Bass, Vocals) combine their talents to what The Boston Globe describes as “Think of: The Carter Family for the millennial generation. Old Crow Medicine Show meets Edward Sharpe, with a dash of Avett Brothers and a sprinkle of Johnny Cash. The band coined the term “guerrilla roots” to describe its sound, which draws on early-20th-century Americana/bluegrass music, “repurposed for a modern audience. Tickets for Damn Tall Buildings on November 11 at 7:30 p.m. are $24 and are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279 The 2022 Fall Season at Thrasher Opera House is sponsored by Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Special Properties. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community 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. 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 Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, November 10 – November 12 Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from November 10 – November 12 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated recently and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays include Star Trek, Edgar Allan Poe, beading and jewelry making, large print, and coffee table books, as well as jigsaw puzzles. Last Chance cookbooks are 5/$1 and paperbacks are a quarter. Expanded Showroom sections include military memoirs, true adventure titles, Christian, clean reads, and women of the west. There is also a Christmas display plus many Christmas and Hanukkah books for children. Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, support of the renovation project, and more. All are welcome, and members of the Friends will receive $3 off one purchase made during the book sale. Visit opening night, join the Friends, and enjoy a $3 discount on your purchase. Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals! The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again. For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org. PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit! Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets. Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture. Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms. Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # Friends of the Library Used Book Sale, November 10 – November 12 Ripon, WI – The Friends of the Ripon Public Library will hold its semi-annual used book sale from November 10 – November 12 in the basement of the library at 120 Jefferson Street. Thousands of books have been donated recently and those in the Last Chance Room are priced at 50 cents and as low as 10 cents for children’s books. Featured displays include Star Trek, Edgar Allan Poe, beading and jewelry making, large print, and coffee table books, as well as jigsaw puzzles. Last Chance cookbooks are 5/$1 and paperbacks are a quarter. Expanded Showroom sections include military memoirs, true adventure titles, Christian, clean reads, and women of the west. There is also a Christmas display plus many Christmas and Hanukkah books for children. Cash and checks will be accepted along with credit cards for purchases over $10. The mission of the Friends is to promote and support public resources and community programs at the Ripon Public Library and proceeds from the sale are used to support this mission. In the past year the Friends have assisted with funding the digital hoopla service, summer reading programs for all ages, monthly take and make kits, support of the renovation project, and more. All are welcome, and members of the Friends will receive $3 off one purchase made during the book sale. Visit opening night, join the Friends, and enjoy a $3 discount on your purchase. Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals! The Friends of the Library semi-annual used book sale continues with a $3 grocery bag sale in the Last Chance Room – the Showroom is excluded from the bag sale. This is your last chance to stock up until the next sale! Because of the large volume of book donations received throughout the year, many of the books which don’t sell will be recycled after the sale and will not be here again. For more information contact Desiree Bongers at 748-6160, or director@riponlibrary.org. PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit! Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets. Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture. Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms. Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 2, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Photographer David Anderson is Thrasher’s Featured Artist Through December Green Lake, Wis. (November 2, 2022) – David Anderson’s passion for photography started quite by accident. During a family gathering around Thanksgiving, he removed a roll of 120 film from his uncle’s camera. Why wait? He wanted to see the photos. There were no pictures, just yellow and black paper with a strip of undeveloped negative. After a long lecture, he was sent to his room. This wasn’t over; at Christmas a box from Sears, Roebuck & Co. appeared. It was a darkroom in a box. Everything was included: camera, film, small enlarger, trays, safe light, chemicals, and print paper. Most importantly, there was an instruction booklet. The love for photography and creating images began when David shot, developed, and printed his first photos before he was ten years old. Fast forward. After spending his career working for marketing companies, commercial printers and graphic artists he found his way home to his photography roots. In 2012 Anderson Photo Group was conceived to create headshots, individual and family portraits, and offer consulting for other photographers. Daily, Anderson Photo Group creates headshots for professional business including financial planers, lawyers, accounting firms, physicians, veterinarians, and even individuals who want their social media profiles to look awesome. Individual and family portraits are regularly on the schedule and 4 to 6 hours each week are devoted to consulting on Lightroom, Photoshop and general photography including beginner to advanced topics. The exhibit will be displayed at the Thrasher Gallery until December 31. The Thrasher gallery is at 510 Mill St., Green Lake, WI, 54941. The gallery is open to the public on weekdays from 10 a.m. – to 4 p.m. and is accessible to concert patrons on event nights. If you are a visual artist and would like to be considered for an exhibit at the Thrasher gallery, please get in touch with our office at info@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. 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= Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 The Ripon Area Community Theatre Brings Mystery to J’s BBQ There’s a mystery in Ripon, and we need your help solving it! The Ripon Area Community Theatre invites you to spend the evening with Madame Iggy at the Leland Hotel (J’s BBQ), home of Miss Iggy’s Bordello; Tuesday, November 15th. Drink, dine, maybe even dance! But don’t forget that by the end of the night, you need to decide whodunnit? Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to solve a murder (or two). Are you up to the challenge? This is an immersive dinner theatre experience, and we want you to have the best time possible. Guests are encouraged to attend in costume! We’re taking you back in time to 1880 and to the Old West and there are tons of options for who you want to be for the night and how you want to dress. It’s optional, of course, but it will enhance your whole experience. Use your imagination and get ready to play! Tickets are available through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-mystery-dinner-bordello-of-the-damned-tickets-425438135917 This is a one-night, limited attendance performance by the Ripon Area Community Theater, a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis; and hosted by J’s BBQ, in partnership with Alexandria Games and Pericles Financial Services. Doors open at 5:30, with the entertainment starting by 6:30. Tickets are going fast, so don’t wait! The Ripon Area Community Theatre Brings Mystery to J’s BBQ There’s a mystery in Ripon, and we need your help solving it! The Ripon Area Community Theatre invites you to spend the evening with Madame Iggy at the Leland Hotel (J’s BBQ), home of Miss Iggy’s Bordello; Tuesday, November 15th. Drink, dine, maybe even dance! But don’t forget that by the end of the night, you need to decide whodunnit? Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to solve a murder (or two). Are you up to the challenge? This is an immersive dinner theatre experience, and we want you to have the best time possible. Guests are encouraged to attend in costume! We’re taking you back in time to 1880 and to the Old West and there are tons of options for who you want to be for the night and how you want to dress. It’s optional, of course, but it will enhance your whole experience. Use your imagination and get ready to play! Tickets are available through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-mystery-dinner-bordello-of-the-damned-tickets-425438135917 This is a one-night, limited attendance performance by the Ripon Area Community Theater, a sponsored program of the Ripon Noon Kiwanis; and hosted by J’s BBQ, in partnership with Alexandria Games and Pericles Financial Services. Doors open at 5:30, with the entertainment starting by 6:30. Tickets are going fast, so don’t wait! Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4 New Winter/Spring Season at Thrasher Opera House Released Green Lake, Wis. (November 15, 2022) – An eclectic mix of performers will take the stage at Thrasher November 2022 December 2022 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 Jake White is the founder of Vive18, a movement inspiring students to make good decisions around vaping, drugs and alcohol. Bryan Wright is the Founder and Owner of Dynamic Family Solutions and has partnered with Jake White to create the Beyond Drugs and Alcohol curriculum that is being implemented by Waushara County Health and Human Services. We are hoping to bring as much community awareness as possible to this issue and event as well as encourage parents and community members to attend the Parents/Guardian Assembly taking place at 6pm same day and also at Wautoma High School. Thank you for your time and support.–Bryan WrightFounder and OwnerDynamic Family Solutions, LLC715-853-6968 Dynamic Family Solutions website at https://www.dynamicfamilysolutions.net/ NAME: Brienna NoffkeTITLE: Youth Justice SupervisorPHONE: 920-787-6550EMAIL: Brienna.Noffke@co.waushara.wi.us NAME: Jake WhiteTITLE: Vive18 Founder & SpeakerPHONE: (480) 239-4355EMAIL: jake@vive18.com PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/xx/22 November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Storytime! |Wednesdays November 9-30 @ 10:00 AM | Saturday November 26 @ 10:00 AM |Kids & Families Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and 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. As cooler weather settles in, November Storytime themes focus on creating dynamic indoor activities to keep kids happy and active. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children. Gratitude Take and Make | Starting November 7 | All Ages Take and Make Visit the checkout desk to pick up a gratitude craft take and make! This kit will provide supplies to make a bucket of gratitude! Available for all ages while supplies last. Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit! Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets. Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture. Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms. Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Board game Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4 New Winter/Spring Season at Thrasher Opera House Released Green Lake, Wis. (November 15, 2022) – An eclectic mix of performers will take the stage at Thrasher November 2022 December 2022 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 Jake White is the founder of Vive18, a movement inspiring students to make good decisions around vaping, drugs and alcohol. Bryan Wright is the Founder and Owner of Dynamic Family Solutions and has partnered with Jake White to create the Beyond Drugs and Alcohol curriculum that is being implemented by Waushara County Health and Human Services. We are hoping to bring as much community awareness as possible to this issue and event as well as encourage parents and community members to attend the Parents/Guardian Assembly taking place at 6pm same day and also at Wautoma High School. Thank you for your time and support.–Bryan WrightFounder and OwnerDynamic Family Solutions, LLC715-853-6968 Dynamic Family Solutions website at https://www.dynamicfamilysolutions.net/ NAME: Brienna NoffkeTITLE: Youth Justice SupervisorPHONE: 920-787-6550EMAIL: Brienna.Noffke@co.waushara.wi.us NAME: Jake WhiteTITLE: Vive18 Founder & SpeakerPHONE: (480) 239-4355EMAIL: jake@vive18.com PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/xx/22 November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Storytime! |Wednesdays November 9-30 @ 10:00 AM | Saturday November 26 @ 10:00 AM |Kids & Families Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and 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. As cooler weather settles in, November Storytime themes focus on creating dynamic indoor activities to keep kids happy and active. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children. Gratitude Take and Make | Starting November 7 | All Ages Take and Make Visit the checkout desk to pick up a gratitude craft take and make! This kit will provide supplies to make a bucket of gratitude! Available for all ages while supplies last. Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit! Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets. Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture. Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms. Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Board game Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # The Ripon Noon Kiwanis (RNK) is holding their annual Holiday Cheese Box Sale, through the month of November! The RNK is offering a Family size box, for $35, containing a 12 oz. sausage, Port Wine Cheese Spread, a package of Muenster, Medium Cheddar, and String Cheese. The Medium size box for $25 includes a package of Muenster, Medium Cheddar and a 12 oz Sausage. Sales help support the Ripon Noon Kiwanis Club’s mission of serving the youth in our community, benefiting programs like the RNK’s recurring $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors, the free annual Children’s Fair, sponsored leadership programs in Ripon schools, support of the Toy Lending Library and much more. The cheese boxes make excellent gifts and will be ready just in time for the holidays! Order deadline is December 2nd, with orders ready for pick-up or delivery December 7th. Orders can be placed online at: www.riponnoonkiwanis.org/cheese-sale. The Ripon Noon Kiwanis is dedicated to serving the youth in the Ripon area community and meets Tuesdays at Noon in the PDR at the Ripon College Pickard Commons. For details on the Noon Kiwanis, email riponnoonkiwanis@gmail.com Thurs., Nov. 17 Festivities start at 4pm. Santa will visit with kids until 6 p.m. Free horse-drawn carriage rides, live reindeer. They flip the switch on 150 trees at 5 p.m. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Nathan Strong Park in Berlin PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # Montello Historic Preservation Society presents: Historic Flower Show The beloved flower show is reborn! Formerly the Montello The Florists: Tickets $10 ahead, $12 at the door. Limited number of tickets available. Buy your tickets at: Teapot Quilt Cottage The Ripon Noon Kiwanis (RNK) is holding their annual Holiday Cheese Box Sale, through the month of November! The RNK is offering a Family size box, for $35, containing a 12 oz. sausage, Port Wine Cheese Spread, a package of Muenster, Medium Cheddar, and String Cheese. The Medium size box for $25 includes a package of Muenster, Medium Cheddar and a 12 oz Sausage. Sales help support the Ripon Noon Kiwanis Club’s mission of serving the youth in our community, benefiting programs like the RNK’s recurring $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors, the free annual Children’s Fair, sponsored leadership programs in Ripon schools, support of the Toy Lending Library and much more. The cheese boxes make excellent gifts and will be ready just in time for the holidays! Order deadline is December 2nd, with orders ready for pick-up or delivery December 7th. Orders can be placed online at: www.riponnoonkiwanis.org/cheese-sale. The Ripon Noon Kiwanis is dedicated to serving the youth in the Ripon area community and meets Tuesdays at Noon in the PDR at the Ripon College Pickard Commons. For details on the Noon Kiwanis, email riponnoonkiwanis@gmail.com Thurs., Nov. 17 Festivities start at 4pm. Santa will visit with kids until 6 p.m. Free horse-drawn carriage rides, live reindeer. They flip the switch on 150 trees at 5 p.m. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Nathan Strong Park in Berlin PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # Montello Historic Preservation Society presents: Historic Flower Show The beloved flower show is reborn! Formerly the Montello The Florists: Tickets $10 ahead, $12 at the door. Limited number of tickets available. Buy your tickets at: Teapot Quilt Cottage The Ripon Noon Kiwanis (RNK) is holding their annual Holiday Cheese Box Sale, through the month of November! The RNK is offering a Family size box, for $35, containing a 12 oz. sausage, Port Wine Cheese Spread, a package of Muenster, Medium Cheddar, and String Cheese. The Medium size box for $25 includes a package of Muenster, Medium Cheddar and a 12 oz Sausage. Sales help support the Ripon Noon Kiwanis Club’s mission of serving the youth in our community, benefiting programs like the RNK’s recurring $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors, the free annual Children’s Fair, sponsored leadership programs in Ripon schools, support of the Toy Lending Library and much more. The cheese boxes make excellent gifts and will be ready just in time for the holidays! Order deadline is December 2nd, with orders ready for pick-up or delivery December 7th. Orders can be placed online at: www.riponnoonkiwanis.org/cheese-sale. The Ripon Noon Kiwanis is dedicated to serving the youth in the Ripon area community and meets Tuesdays at Noon in the PDR at the Ripon College Pickard Commons. For details on the Noon Kiwanis, email riponnoonkiwanis@gmail.com Markesan Area Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Homespun Holidays PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 31, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Harmonious Wail Returns to Play Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (October 31, 2022) – Thrasher Opera House veterans Harmonious Wail will return to play on Friday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m. The members of Harmonious Wail are purveyors of Americana-infused Gypsy Jazz, who continue to take their listeners on a ride via the music of the Hot Club sounds of Parisian cafes, to the deepest blues of the Memphis Delta, to the heartfelt folk scenes across every-town-America. This harmonious clique is sublime entertainers, great educators, and lifters of spirits. Harmonious Wail is a trio of multi-award-winning musicians. Sims Delaney-Potthoff, a mandolin virtuoso, and vocalist, Maggie Delaney-Potthoff, vocalist extraordinaire, whose percussive instrument of choice is a cardboard box (but who can also rock almost any household object), and Jeffo Weiss, a master bassist who dazzles and mesmerizes on both upright and electric 5-string bass. As stewards of the Gypsy Jazz genre, they have established the Midwest Gypsy Swing Fest, held twice a year in Madison, Wisconsin. They also offer to take the fest on the road as a special concert package. They have mastered a plan on how to bring amazing Gypsy Jazz All-Stars from around the world and place them in front of concert audiences throughout the United States. The 2022 Fall Season at Thrasher Opera House is sponsored by Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Special Properties. Steve’s Quality Painting and Condon Total Comfort sponsor the Harmonious Wail show. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets for Harmonious Wail’s performance on November 18 at 7:30 p.m. are $24 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. 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= Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 Markesan Area Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Homespun Holidays Craft Fair at Berlin Senior Village on Jackson Street in Berlin Sat., Nov. 19 9a-4p Something for eveyone! PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 2, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Photographer David Anderson is Thrasher’s Featured Artist Through December Green Lake, Wis. (November 2, 2022) – David Anderson’s passion for photography started quite by accident. During a family gathering around Thanksgiving, he removed a roll of 120 film from his uncle’s camera. Why wait? He wanted to see the photos. There were no pictures, just yellow and black paper with a strip of undeveloped negative. After a long lecture, he was sent to his room. This wasn’t over; at Christmas a box from Sears, Roebuck & Co. appeared. It was a darkroom in a box. Everything was included: camera, film, small enlarger, trays, safe light, chemicals, and print paper. Most importantly, there was an instruction booklet. The love for photography and creating images began when David shot, developed, and printed his first photos before he was ten years old. Fast forward. After spending his career working for marketing companies, commercial printers and graphic artists he found his way home to his photography roots. In 2012 Anderson Photo Group was conceived to create headshots, individual and family portraits, and offer consulting for other photographers. Daily, Anderson Photo Group creates headshots for professional business including financial planers, lawyers, accounting firms, physicians, veterinarians, and even individuals who want their social media profiles to look awesome. Individual and family portraits are regularly on the schedule and 4 to 6 hours each week are devoted to consulting on Lightroom, Photoshop and general photography including beginner to advanced topics. The exhibit will be displayed at the Thrasher Gallery until December 31. The Thrasher gallery is at 510 Mill St., Green Lake, WI, 54941. The gallery is open to the public on weekdays from 10 a.m. – to 4 p.m. and is accessible to concert patrons on event nights. If you are a visual artist and would like to be considered for an exhibit at the Thrasher gallery, please get in touch with our office at info@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. 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= Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 The Ripon Noon Kiwanis (RNK) is holding their annual Holiday Cheese Box Sale, through the month of November! The RNK is offering a Family size box, for $35, containing a 12 oz. sausage, Port Wine Cheese Spread, a package of Muenster, Medium Cheddar, and String Cheese. The Medium size box for $25 includes a package of Muenster, Medium Cheddar and a 12 oz Sausage. Sales help support the Ripon Noon Kiwanis Club’s mission of serving the youth in our community, benefiting programs like the RNK’s recurring $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors, the free annual Children’s Fair, sponsored leadership programs in Ripon schools, support of the Toy Lending Library and much more. The cheese boxes make excellent gifts and will be ready just in time for the holidays! Order deadline is December 2nd, with orders ready for pick-up or delivery December 7th. Orders can be placed online at: www.riponnoonkiwanis.org/cheese-sale. The Ripon Noon Kiwanis is dedicated to serving the youth in the Ripon area community and meets Tuesdays at Noon in the PDR at the Ripon College Pickard Commons. For details on the Noon Kiwanis, email riponnoonkiwanis@gmail.com Green Lake Food Pantry PR 2022 PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Thrasher is a drop-off site for Adopt-A-Teen Tree Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Thrasher Opera House is pleased to offer an accessible drop-off site for the Adopt-A-Teen Tree. Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time…but for some families, it’s a time of stress and uncertainty. Thrasher is uniting with The Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County area to collect gifts for teens in need this season. Stop in our lobby to view our “Teen Tree” full of gift ideas. Please choose your gift idea ornament, purchase the gift, and bring it back to the Thrasher before Monday, December 12th. New, unwrapped gifts, please. Thrasher Opera House’s Development Director, Katie Menting, said, “We are honored to be collaborating with the Boys and Girls Club on the Teen Tree again this season. Last year, we were able to provide gifts to area teens! I know teens are often difficult to shop for – but their wish lists make it super easy.” 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= PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/xx/22 November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Storytime! |Wednesdays November 9-30 @ 10:00 AM | Saturday November 26 @ 10:00 AM |Kids & Families Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and 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. As cooler weather settles in, November Storytime themes focus on creating dynamic indoor activities to keep kids happy and active. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children. Gratitude Take and Make | Starting November 7 | All Ages Take and Make Visit the checkout desk to pick up a gratitude craft take and make! This kit will provide supplies to make a bucket of gratitude! Available for all ages while supplies last. Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit! Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets. Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture. Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms. Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # Green Lake Food Pantry PR 2022 PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Thrasher is a drop-off site for Adopt-A-Teen Tree Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Thrasher Opera House is pleased to offer an accessible drop-off site for the Adopt-A-Teen Tree. Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time…but for some families, it’s a time of stress and uncertainty. Thrasher is uniting with The Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County area to collect gifts for teens in need this season. Stop in our lobby to view our “Teen Tree” full of gift ideas. Please choose your gift idea ornament, purchase the gift, and bring it back to the Thrasher before Monday, December 12th. New, unwrapped gifts, please. Thrasher Opera House’s Development Director, Katie Menting, said, “We are honored to be collaborating with the Boys and Girls Club on the Teen Tree again this season. Last year, we were able to provide gifts to area teens! I know teens are often difficult to shop for – but their wish lists make it super easy.” 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= Green Lake Food Pantry PR 2022 PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE Thrasher is a drop-off site for Adopt-A-Teen Tree Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Thrasher Opera House is pleased to offer an accessible drop-off site for the Adopt-A-Teen Tree. Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time…but for some families, it’s a time of stress and uncertainty. Thrasher is uniting with The Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County area to collect gifts for teens in need this season. Stop in our lobby to view our “Teen Tree” full of gift ideas. Please choose your gift idea ornament, purchase the gift, and bring it back to the Thrasher before Monday, December 12th. New, unwrapped gifts, please. Thrasher Opera House’s Development Director, Katie Menting, said, “We are honored to be collaborating with the Boys and Girls Club on the Teen Tree again this season. Last year, we were able to provide gifts to area teens! I know teens are often difficult to shop for – but their wish lists make it super easy.” 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= PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/xx/22 November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Storytime! |Wednesdays November 9-30 @ 10:00 AM | Saturday November 26 @ 10:00 AM |Kids & Families Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and 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. As cooler weather settles in, November Storytime themes focus on creating dynamic indoor activities to keep kids happy and active. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children. Gratitude Take and Make | Starting November 7 | All Ages Take and Make Visit the checkout desk to pick up a gratitude craft take and make! This kit will provide supplies to make a bucket of gratitude! Available for all ages while supplies last. Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit! Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets. Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture. Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms. Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # Chili Supper. See flier….Chili Supper flyer 2022 PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/xx/22 November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Storytime! |Wednesdays November 9-30 @ 10:00 AM | Saturday November 26 @ 10:00 AM |Kids & Families Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and 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. As cooler weather settles in, November Storytime themes focus on creating dynamic indoor activities to keep kids happy and active. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children. Gratitude Take and Make | Starting November 7 | All Ages Take and Make Visit the checkout desk to pick up a gratitude craft take and make! This kit will provide supplies to make a bucket of gratitude! Available for all ages while supplies last. Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit! Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets. Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture. Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms. Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # Chili Supper. See flier….Chili Supper flyer 2022 Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4 New Winter/Spring Season at Thrasher Opera House Released Green Lake, Wis. (November 15, 2022) – An eclectic mix of performers will take the stage at Thrasher November 2022 December 2022 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 PRESS RELEASE Thrasher is a drop-off site for Adopt-A-Teen Tree Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Thrasher Opera House is pleased to offer an accessible drop-off site for the Adopt-A-Teen Tree. Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time…but for some families, it’s a time of stress and uncertainty. Thrasher is uniting with The Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County area to collect gifts for teens in need this season. Stop in our lobby to view our “Teen Tree” full of gift ideas. Please choose your gift idea ornament, purchase the gift, and bring it back to the Thrasher before Monday, December 12th. New, unwrapped gifts, please. Thrasher Opera House’s Development Director, Katie Menting, said, “We are honored to be collaborating with the Boys and Girls Club on the Teen Tree again this season. Last year, we were able to provide gifts to area teens! I know teens are often difficult to shop for – but their wish lists make it super easy.” 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= PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 2, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Photographer David Anderson is Thrasher’s Featured Artist Through December Green Lake, Wis. (November 2, 2022) – David Anderson’s passion for photography started quite by accident. During a family gathering around Thanksgiving, he removed a roll of 120 film from his uncle’s camera. Why wait? He wanted to see the photos. There were no pictures, just yellow and black paper with a strip of undeveloped negative. After a long lecture, he was sent to his room. This wasn’t over; at Christmas a box from Sears, Roebuck & Co. appeared. It was a darkroom in a box. Everything was included: camera, film, small enlarger, trays, safe light, chemicals, and print paper. Most importantly, there was an instruction booklet. The love for photography and creating images began when David shot, developed, and printed his first photos before he was ten years old. Fast forward. After spending his career working for marketing companies, commercial printers and graphic artists he found his way home to his photography roots. In 2012 Anderson Photo Group was conceived to create headshots, individual and family portraits, and offer consulting for other photographers. Daily, Anderson Photo Group creates headshots for professional business including financial planers, lawyers, accounting firms, physicians, veterinarians, and even individuals who want their social media profiles to look awesome. Individual and family portraits are regularly on the schedule and 4 to 6 hours each week are devoted to consulting on Lightroom, Photoshop and general photography including beginner to advanced topics. The exhibit will be displayed at the Thrasher Gallery until December 31. The Thrasher gallery is at 510 Mill St., Green Lake, WI, 54941. The gallery is open to the public on weekdays from 10 a.m. – to 4 p.m. and is accessible to concert patrons on event nights. If you are a visual artist and would like to be considered for an exhibit at the Thrasher gallery, please get in touch with our office at info@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. 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= Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 Waushara County Department of Aging Contact: 209 S. Ste. Marie Street Marty Bechard Wautoma, Wi 54982 920-787-0403 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waushara County Caregiver Appreciation Day Caregivers often put those they care for, ahead of themselves. The Department of Aging has chosen November 28 to honor and thank informal caregivers for all that they do for others, during Caregiver Appreciation Day, being held at the Stahl Celebration Center in Wautoma from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. The theme for the event is “Celebrate the Passions That Enrich Your Life.” The mission of the day is to provide education, encouragement, and support for caregivers. The event will begin with speaker Carmela Mulroe sharing “Adventures with Dad – the Lighter Side of Caregiving.” Carmela cared for her father who lived out of state. Her goal is to help caregivers learn to set boundaries for their health and sanity. Carmela will also teach how to create connections that can assist with future challenges, as well as discuss how to put fun and laughter in the picture. “Laughter is an important element to life in most situations, by giving moods a boost and increasing positive thoughts,” says Martha Bechard, Caregiver Coordinator with the Department of Aging. “Carmela uses stories from her days with her father to shed light on the idea of giving yourself permission to laugh during stressful caregiving situations.” MaryAnn Schilling, UW Extension Educator will lead an exercise titled “Stepping Away with Mindfulness.” Participants will learn how to take time out to experience beneficial exercises that help with deeper breathing, tension release, and teach how to trust in your feelings. After the presentations, attendees are invited to enjoy a provided box lunch and conversation with other caregivers or may take the lunch to go. Reserve your place and lunch by calling Martha Bechard at (920) 787-0403 by Monday, November 21. Stahl Celebration Center is located at W7452 State Road 21/73 in Wautoma. Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4 New Winter/Spring Season at Thrasher Opera House Released Green Lake, Wis. (November 15, 2022) – An eclectic mix of performers will take the stage at Thrasher November 2022 December 2022 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 PRESS RELEASE Thrasher is a drop-off site for Adopt-A-Teen Tree Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Thrasher Opera House is pleased to offer an accessible drop-off site for the Adopt-A-Teen Tree. Christmas is supposed to be a joyful time…but for some families, it’s a time of stress and uncertainty. Thrasher is uniting with The Boys and Girls Club of the Tri-County area to collect gifts for teens in need this season. Stop in our lobby to view our “Teen Tree” full of gift ideas. Please choose your gift idea ornament, purchase the gift, and bring it back to the Thrasher before Monday, December 12th. New, unwrapped gifts, please. Thrasher Opera House’s Development Director, Katie Menting, said, “We are honored to be collaborating with the Boys and Girls Club on the Teen Tree again this season. Last year, we were able to provide gifts to area teens! I know teens are often difficult to shop for – but their wish lists make it super easy.” 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= PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 2, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Photographer David Anderson is Thrasher’s Featured Artist Through December Green Lake, Wis. (November 2, 2022) – David Anderson’s passion for photography started quite by accident. During a family gathering around Thanksgiving, he removed a roll of 120 film from his uncle’s camera. Why wait? He wanted to see the photos. There were no pictures, just yellow and black paper with a strip of undeveloped negative. After a long lecture, he was sent to his room. This wasn’t over; at Christmas a box from Sears, Roebuck & Co. appeared. It was a darkroom in a box. Everything was included: camera, film, small enlarger, trays, safe light, chemicals, and print paper. Most importantly, there was an instruction booklet. The love for photography and creating images began when David shot, developed, and printed his first photos before he was ten years old. Fast forward. After spending his career working for marketing companies, commercial printers and graphic artists he found his way home to his photography roots. In 2012 Anderson Photo Group was conceived to create headshots, individual and family portraits, and offer consulting for other photographers. Daily, Anderson Photo Group creates headshots for professional business including financial planers, lawyers, accounting firms, physicians, veterinarians, and even individuals who want their social media profiles to look awesome. Individual and family portraits are regularly on the schedule and 4 to 6 hours each week are devoted to consulting on Lightroom, Photoshop and general photography including beginner to advanced topics. The exhibit will be displayed at the Thrasher Gallery until December 31. The Thrasher gallery is at 510 Mill St., Green Lake, WI, 54941. The gallery is open to the public on weekdays from 10 a.m. – to 4 p.m. and is accessible to concert patrons on event nights. If you are a visual artist and would like to be considered for an exhibit at the Thrasher gallery, please get in touch with our office at info@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. 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= Jason Mansmith Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 Waushara County Department of Aging Contact: 209 S. Ste. Marie Street Marty Bechard Wautoma, Wi 54982 920-787-0403 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waushara County Caregiver Appreciation Day Caregivers often put those they care for, ahead of themselves. The Department of Aging has chosen November 28 to honor and thank informal caregivers for all that they do for others, during Caregiver Appreciation Day, being held at the Stahl Celebration Center in Wautoma from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. The theme for the event is “Celebrate the Passions That Enrich Your Life.” The mission of the day is to provide education, encouragement, and support for caregivers. The event will begin with speaker Carmela Mulroe sharing “Adventures with Dad – the Lighter Side of Caregiving.” Carmela cared for her father who lived out of state. Her goal is to help caregivers learn to set boundaries for their health and sanity. Carmela will also teach how to create connections that can assist with future challenges, as well as discuss how to put fun and laughter in the picture. “Laughter is an important element to life in most situations, by giving moods a boost and increasing positive thoughts,” says Martha Bechard, Caregiver Coordinator with the Department of Aging. “Carmela uses stories from her days with her father to shed light on the idea of giving yourself permission to laugh during stressful caregiving situations.” MaryAnn Schilling, UW Extension Educator will lead an exercise titled “Stepping Away with Mindfulness.” Participants will learn how to take time out to experience beneficial exercises that help with deeper breathing, tension release, and teach how to trust in your feelings. After the presentations, attendees are invited to enjoy a provided box lunch and conversation with other caregivers or may take the lunch to go. Reserve your place and lunch by calling Martha Bechard at (920) 787-0403 by Monday, November 21. Stahl Celebration Center is located at W7452 State Road 21/73 in Wautoma. Green Lake Food Pantry PR 2022 PRESS RELEASE PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971 920-748-6160 Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/xx/22 November Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its November lineup of special events for all ages! Thanks to funding from the Friends of the library, events and special offerings are always free. Registration is not required unless noted. Storytime! |Wednesdays November 9-30 @ 10:00 AM | Saturday November 26 @ 10:00 AM |Kids & Families Welcome to active learning and fun, where early literacy and 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. As cooler weather settles in, November Storytime themes focus on creating dynamic indoor activities to keep kids happy and active. Stay and Play in the Romper Room after Storytime. This active space allows kids to release their excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for adults and children. Gratitude Take and Make | Starting November 7 | All Ages Take and Make Visit the checkout desk to pick up a gratitude craft take and make! This kit will provide supplies to make a bucket of gratitude! Available for all ages while supplies last. Celebrate Kindness Lantern Walk | Saturday November 12 @ 5:30-7:00 PM | All Ages Event Come, “Be the Light” at this outdoor celebration of community, kindness, and the human spirit! Enjoy a campfire, cookies, warm beverages, a lantern-lit walk on the Northwest Trail, and an amazing glow-in-the-dark rock art project with artist Carissa Sorensen. (Many thanks to Integrity Lawn Service and Supply for donating the rocks!) Dress for the weather and bring your own chairs or blankets. Get Ready! Beginning November 1 Carissa’s original “Be the Light” artwork will fill one window in the library’s front entry. Visitors are invited to post inspirational messages here before and during the event. This an opportunity to celebrate Ripon and the many people who make it great by working for and focusing on the good no matter how small the gesture. Inclement Weather Plan Rain or a windchill factored temperature at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit will force the event indoors. As the day approaches please check for updates on our website or social media platforms. Boardgame Bonanza | Wednesday, November 16 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Games, Games, Games! There will be a variety of board games available to play. No need to know how to play them ahead of time, staff will be on hand to teach games! Pinterest Craft Club: Button Art | Thursday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM | Adult Pinterest Craft Club is getting crafty with buttons this month! Crafter will make unique button art in frames! All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register. *Please note event date has been shift usual schedule due to Thanksgiving holiday. Teen VR Game Day | Saturday November 19 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM| Teen Ever wanted to jump into the virtual world of a game? It’s possible at the Teen VR Game Day! Play awesome, immersive games on an Oculus VR headset. Snacks will also be provided! Registration and waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required. Participants may call the library at 920-748-6160 to register, and the required waiver must be filled out in-person at the front desk prior to participation. Ongoing Programs 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 a trike & trailer, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though older kids are welcome. The Romper Room is always open during regular library hours. Drop-ins are welcome, though reserving a specific play time with family and friends assures availability. Monday Matinees Every Monday at 2:00 p.m. enjoy a newly released or classic film on the big screen. For movie title and rating call the library or check the website. For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources. # # # On his Facebook page, Louis Clark describes himself this way: “I’m a Native American Poet/Storyteller, graying around the temples but still full of life and dreams.”“Born and raised on the Oneida Reservation in northeastern Wisconsin, Louis V. Clark III turned to poetry to continue the oral tradition of his people, the People of the Standing Stone. He is a member of the Iroquois Confederacy and of the Bear clan. His first chapbook, titled Two Shoes, was published in the spring of 2011 by the Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas. His memoir How to Be an Indian in the 21st Century, published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press, received the Midwest Booksellers Choice Award for 2017 and was recognized as a work of Outstanding Poetry by the Wisconsin Library Association. He received a Fellowship Award for his work from the Oneida Nation Arts Program and the Wisconsin Arts Board” (foxcitiesbookfestival.org).Louis has also published a second book, Rebel Poet, More Stories of a 21st Century Indian. In this eagerly anticipated follow-up to his first book, the author delves more deeply into the themes of family, community, grief, and the struggle to make a place in the world when your very identity is considered suspect.We are very blessed to have Louis living here in Wisconsin and even more excited that he has agreed to come and do an author “meet -and-greet” on Wednesday, November 30th at 5:30 pm at Caramel Crisp Corner! This event, sponsored by the Caramel Crisp Bookstore, is in recognition of Indigenous People’s month. Caramel Crisp Corner is located at 200 City Center Oshkosh, Suite D.Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the story of one of Oneida County’s indigenous residents, told in his own words. (920) 231-4540
Event Name: WHS Presents: She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen Event Location: McComb Brooks PAC Event Date: 11.04.2022 – 11.05.2022 Start & End Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Event Details: She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): https://mccombbruchspac.com/ Event Name: WHS Presents: She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen Event Location: McComb Brooks PAC Event Date: 11.04.2022 – 11.05.2022 Start & End Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Event Details: She Kills Monsters tells the story of high schooler Agnes Evans as she deals with the death of her younger sister, Tilly. When Agnes stumbles upon Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): https://mccombbruchspac.com/
Department of Aging/
ADRC:
Bringing Community
Office Hours, to YOU.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
1:00p-2:30p
Mary Mlodzik, Transportation Coordinator
Monday, October 3, 2022
1:00p-2:30p
Cathy Duesterhoeft, Elder Benefit Specialist
Thursday, October 20, 2022
9:30a—11:00a
Marty Bechard, Caregiver Coordinator
Thursday, November 10, 2022
1:00p-2:30p
Cathy Duesterhoeft, Elder Benefit SpecialistThursday, November 10: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 11: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 12: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Department of Aging/
ADRC:
Bringing Community
Office Hours, to YOU.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
1:00p-2:30p
Mary Mlodzik, Transportation Coordinator
Monday, October 3, 2022
1:00p-2:30p
Cathy Duesterhoeft, Elder Benefit Specialist
Thursday, October 20, 2022
9:30a—11:00a
Marty Bechard, Caregiver Coordinator
Thursday, November 10, 2022
1:00p-2:30p
Cathy Duesterhoeft, Elder Benefit SpecialistThursday, November 10: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 11: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 12: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 10: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 11: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 12: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 24, 2022
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
play the historic Thrasher Opera House on Friday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m.
Savingcountrymusic.com wrote, “If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude,
grit, and gravy, with that busking spirit that was so present and palpable in the early
incarnations of Old Crow Medicine Show and made your realize that string band music could be
so much more than fuddy-duddy reenactments by crusty ol’ relics, then the Damn Tall Buildings
will slide in nice as a welcome addition to your listening rotation.”
Dubrk (Upright Bass, Vocals) combine their talents to what The Boston Globe describes as
“Think of: The Carter Family for the millennial generation. Old Crow Medicine Show meets
Edward Sharpe, with a dash of Avett Brothers and a sprinkle of Johnny Cash. The band coined
the term “guerrilla roots” to describe its sound, which draws on early-20th-century
Americana/bluegrass music, “repurposed for a modern audience.
www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
Estate Special Properties. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin
and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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.comThursday, November 10: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 11: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 12: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 24, 2022
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
play the historic Thrasher Opera House on Friday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m.
Savingcountrymusic.com wrote, “If you like your bluegrass served with a little punch, attitude,
grit, and gravy, with that busking spirit that was so present and palpable in the early
incarnations of Old Crow Medicine Show and made your realize that string band music could be
so much more than fuddy-duddy reenactments by crusty ol’ relics, then the Damn Tall Buildings
will slide in nice as a welcome addition to your listening rotation.”
Dubrk (Upright Bass, Vocals) combine their talents to what The Boston Globe describes as
“Think of: The Carter Family for the millennial generation. Old Crow Medicine Show meets
Edward Sharpe, with a dash of Avett Brothers and a sprinkle of Johnny Cash. The band coined
the term “guerrilla roots” to describe its sound, which draws on early-20th-century
Americana/bluegrass music, “repurposed for a modern audience.
www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
Estate Special Properties. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area
Community Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin
and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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.comThursday, November 10: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 11: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 12: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 10: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 11: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 12: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2022
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Opera House this season. With a quality mix of repeat performers and new artists to debut at Thrasher,
we are excited to welcome our guests to Winter/Spring Season. Thrasher Opera House Executive
Director Rachael Avery says, “We’re looking forward to a fresh, new season that represents a variety of
genres, from blues to Gypsy swing, singer/songwriters, jazz, and everything in between. We’ll welcome
several new artists for the first time; others are fan favorites who will bring their talents back to the
historical stage. Tickets will go on sale for all shows on Tuesday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m. More
information on all shows is available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
November 18 | Harmonious Wail | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $24
The members of Harmonious Wail are purveyors of Americana-infused Gypsy Jazz, who continue to take
their listeners on a ride via the music of the Hot Club sounds of Parisian cafes, to the deepest blues of
the Memphis Delta, to the heartfelt folk scenes across every-town-America. This harmonious clique is
sublime entertainers, great educators, and lifters of spirits. Opening the show will be cellist and
electronic artist Helen Gillet performing her compelling solo act with her voice, beautiful songwriting
in both her native tongues of French and English, masterful cello, and exquisite use of the looper
pedal. Concert Sponsor: Condon Total Comfort, Steve’s Quality Painting. Season Sponsor: Special
Properties
November 26 – Showing the holiday film “The Muppet Christmas Carol” | Photos 1-2 p.m. | Movie 2
p.m.
Gather your friends and family and join us at the historic Thrasher Opera House theater for a free
showing of the movie “The Muppet Christmas Carol.” You can even show up in your coziest holiday
pajamas! This movie will be shown free of charge; donations are welcome. There are only 200 seats, so
come early to get your spot!
Doors open at 1 pm, and the movie starts at 2 pm. Holiday goodies will be available for purchase.
Before the movie, stop by to take a holiday family photo – Many thanks to Ric Damm Photography for
the portraits!
*Both photo op and movie are first come, first serve – no reservations required*
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
December 08 | SBowe | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $15
Ripon, WI native Rachel Icenogle, a cellist, and composer based in Calabria, Italy, has a mind for
interesting sounds. She layers musical textures as a lush groundwork for wild fables about insects and
impressionistic stories about human batteries. Season Sponsor: Special Properties
December 09 | Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets $28
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band is “the greatest front-porch blues band in the world,” led by
Reverend Peyton, whom most consider the premier finger picker playing today. Their latest record went
#1 on the Billboard, iTunes, and Sirius XM Blues Charts. Season Sponsor: Special Properties.
December 10 | Robin Spielberg “Spirit of the Holiday” | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets $24
Robin Spielberg is one of America’s most beloved pianists/composers. With an impressive tour schedule
and eighteen recordings, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners worldwide with
her compelling melodies and sensitive piano technique since debuting her first recording of original
solos for piano, “Heal of the Hand.” This evening will include Robin’s gorgeous arrangements for the
season, from traditional Christmas carols to winter favorites and tales from the bench that uplift and
inspire. Join Robin in a concert that incorporates the season’s joy with sing-a-longs, meaningful
reflection, fun stories, and concert films. Perfect for the entire family, you will leave feeling uplifted and
in the season’s spirit! Season Sponsor: Special Properties. Local music students will join in the
performance courtesy of a grant from Arts Midwest.
December 17 | The Alley Cats | Two shows | Tickets $25
Show 1 – Doors open at 2:15, concert is at 3 p.m.
Show 2 – Doors open at 6:15, concert is at 7 p.m.
The high-energy doo-wop group, The Alley Cats, will deliver harmonies, humor, and good holiday cheer
with TWO Christmas-themed shows on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Great entertainment for the
entire family – witty, uplifting, and just plain fun! Show Sponsor: Steve’s Quality Painting. Season
Sponsor: Special Properties
January 06 | Charlie Parr | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $24
Born in Minnesota, this country blues musician has never had a formal lesson but wows crowds with his
incredible fingerpicking on his Mule resonator, National resonator guitar, fretless open-back banjo, and
twelve-string guitar, often in the Piedmont blues style.
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
January 16 | Missoula Tryouts | 4-6 p.m. | Free
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of THE FROG PRINCE on Monday,
January 16, 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 17 through Friday, January 20. The
performances will be held on Saturday, January 21, at 3 and 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call Thrasher at 920.294.4279.
January 21 | Missoula Children’s Theatre Shows – The Frog Prince
Approximately 50-60 local students will be putting on a production of The Frog Prince at the historic
Thrasher Opera House on Saturday, January 21.
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.
January 28 | Mary Mack | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $35
A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin, this comedian is a favorite on radio and podcasts. She’s appeared
in Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival and HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards. TV credits include Conan, Aqua
Teen Hunger Force, and Last Comic Standing.
February 4 | A.J. Croce | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $37
Over ten studio albums, it’s clear that A.J. holds an abiding love for all types of musical genres: Blues,
Soul, Pop, Jazz, and Rock n’ Roll. This virtuosic piano player, and son of the legendary Jim Croce, has
headlined festivals, concerts, and major venues worldwide.
February 11 | The Hillbenders | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
From high-energy original music to their critically-acclaimed “Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry” release, they
are one of the most energetic and engaging bluegrass acoustic bands on the scene, wowing audiences
around the world.
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
February 17 | Janet Planet – A Time for Love | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Sultry jazz vocalist performing the beautifully crafted love songs of 5X Grammy-winning composer
Johnny Mandel. Sit back and relax at a special romantic cabaret-style seating. $70/table for two, or our
usual row seating for $25/person.
February 18 | Willy Porter | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
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.
February 24 | Danielle Nicole | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $23
A founding member of the band Trampled Under Foot, she and her brothers took top honors at the
International Blues Challenge. Nicole recently received her fifth Blues Music Award, most notably her
third for Bass Instrumentalist.
March 3 | Lúnasa | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $30
Folk Roots magazine has described the band as an “Irish music dream team.” From the start, the band’s
complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped traditional music’s boundaries and energized
audiences worldwide.
March 11 | Dirty Dozen Brass Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $45
Hailing from New Orleans, this band incorporates traditional brass-band music into a blend of Bebop
Jazz, Funk, and R&B/Soul. They’ve toured over 30 countries on five continents, recorded 12 albums, and
collaborated with artists from Widespread Panic to Norah Jones.
April 1 | Skerryvore | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
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.
April 22 | Session Americana | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
Top-shelf players, singers, and writers who tour internationally, taking their songs, plus more, from the
American songbook. “The group expertly blends vintage American roots music styles – from country, to
jazz, to rock – in a rowdy but deft fashion.” – Rolling Stone.
April 29 | Kyshona | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $24
Kyshona mixes her love of storytelling with the sound of her musical roots. She delivers open honesty
through her soulful, spiritual, and at times, guttural lyrics. She desires to connect and take her audience
on a soul-stirring musical journey through her performances.
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
May 5 | Mike Farris | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $30
Coming off of an incredible GRAMMY win for 2015’s Shine For All The People, Nashville rocker Mike
Farris keeps it earthy and personal on Silver & Stone. The album weaves through music the way he has
done throughout his career, starting with the Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies.
May 12 | Iris Dement | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $35
One of the most beloved and respected writers and singers in American music. She’s released a series of
records that earned Grammy nominations and the respect of peers like John Prine and Emmylou Harris,
who have invited her to collaborate.
May 18 | Season Release Party | 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | RSVP
Join us to celebrate the onset of summer and the upcoming season at Thrasher Opera House! Find out
what bands are coming, experience live music, hear special shout-outs from our artists, and enjoy food
from local vendors. RSVP to reserve your spot at this fun social event.
June 1 & 2 | Paul Thorn Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $34
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.
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=Event Name: Vive18 Drugs, Alcohol and Vaping Live Student Assembly and Parent Presentation Event Location: Wautoma High School Event Date: 11.16.2022 Start & End Time: 9:30am to 10:30am Student Assembly and then 6pm – 7pm Parent Assembly Event Details: I am excited to share with you an incredibly amazing event taking place Wednesday, November 16th at Wautoma High School 9:30am where Wild Rose, Tri-County and Wautoma middle schools will be getting to attend a Live Student Assembly by Jake White from Vive18 and Dynamic Family Solutions, Bryan Wright. Hosted, Sponsored and put together by Waushara County Health and Human Services. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): To learn more about Vive18 and their student assembly can checkout their website at https://www.vive18.com/ and
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2022
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Opera House this season. With a quality mix of repeat performers and new artists to debut at Thrasher,
we are excited to welcome our guests to Winter/Spring Season. Thrasher Opera House Executive
Director Rachael Avery says, “We’re looking forward to a fresh, new season that represents a variety of
genres, from blues to Gypsy swing, singer/songwriters, jazz, and everything in between. We’ll welcome
several new artists for the first time; others are fan favorites who will bring their talents back to the
historical stage. Tickets will go on sale for all shows on Tuesday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m. More
information on all shows is available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
November 18 | Harmonious Wail | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $24
The members of Harmonious Wail are purveyors of Americana-infused Gypsy Jazz, who continue to take
their listeners on a ride via the music of the Hot Club sounds of Parisian cafes, to the deepest blues of
the Memphis Delta, to the heartfelt folk scenes across every-town-America. This harmonious clique is
sublime entertainers, great educators, and lifters of spirits. Opening the show will be cellist and
electronic artist Helen Gillet performing her compelling solo act with her voice, beautiful songwriting
in both her native tongues of French and English, masterful cello, and exquisite use of the looper
pedal. Concert Sponsor: Condon Total Comfort, Steve’s Quality Painting. Season Sponsor: Special
Properties
November 26 – Showing the holiday film “The Muppet Christmas Carol” | Photos 1-2 p.m. | Movie 2
p.m.
Gather your friends and family and join us at the historic Thrasher Opera House theater for a free
showing of the movie “The Muppet Christmas Carol.” You can even show up in your coziest holiday
pajamas! This movie will be shown free of charge; donations are welcome. There are only 200 seats, so
come early to get your spot!
Doors open at 1 pm, and the movie starts at 2 pm. Holiday goodies will be available for purchase.
Before the movie, stop by to take a holiday family photo – Many thanks to Ric Damm Photography for
the portraits!
*Both photo op and movie are first come, first serve – no reservations required*
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
December 08 | SBowe | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $15
Ripon, WI native Rachel Icenogle, a cellist, and composer based in Calabria, Italy, has a mind for
interesting sounds. She layers musical textures as a lush groundwork for wild fables about insects and
impressionistic stories about human batteries. Season Sponsor: Special Properties
December 09 | Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets $28
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band is “the greatest front-porch blues band in the world,” led by
Reverend Peyton, whom most consider the premier finger picker playing today. Their latest record went
#1 on the Billboard, iTunes, and Sirius XM Blues Charts. Season Sponsor: Special Properties.
December 10 | Robin Spielberg “Spirit of the Holiday” | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets $24
Robin Spielberg is one of America’s most beloved pianists/composers. With an impressive tour schedule
and eighteen recordings, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners worldwide with
her compelling melodies and sensitive piano technique since debuting her first recording of original
solos for piano, “Heal of the Hand.” This evening will include Robin’s gorgeous arrangements for the
season, from traditional Christmas carols to winter favorites and tales from the bench that uplift and
inspire. Join Robin in a concert that incorporates the season’s joy with sing-a-longs, meaningful
reflection, fun stories, and concert films. Perfect for the entire family, you will leave feeling uplifted and
in the season’s spirit! Season Sponsor: Special Properties. Local music students will join in the
performance courtesy of a grant from Arts Midwest.
December 17 | The Alley Cats | Two shows | Tickets $25
Show 1 – Doors open at 2:15, concert is at 3 p.m.
Show 2 – Doors open at 6:15, concert is at 7 p.m.
The high-energy doo-wop group, The Alley Cats, will deliver harmonies, humor, and good holiday cheer
with TWO Christmas-themed shows on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Great entertainment for the
entire family – witty, uplifting, and just plain fun! Show Sponsor: Steve’s Quality Painting. Season
Sponsor: Special Properties
January 06 | Charlie Parr | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $24
Born in Minnesota, this country blues musician has never had a formal lesson but wows crowds with his
incredible fingerpicking on his Mule resonator, National resonator guitar, fretless open-back banjo, and
twelve-string guitar, often in the Piedmont blues style.
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
January 16 | Missoula Tryouts | 4-6 p.m. | Free
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of THE FROG PRINCE on Monday,
January 16, 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 17 through Friday, January 20. The
performances will be held on Saturday, January 21, at 3 and 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call Thrasher at 920.294.4279.
January 21 | Missoula Children’s Theatre Shows – The Frog Prince
Approximately 50-60 local students will be putting on a production of The Frog Prince at the historic
Thrasher Opera House on Saturday, January 21.
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.
January 28 | Mary Mack | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $35
A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin, this comedian is a favorite on radio and podcasts. She’s appeared
in Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival and HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards. TV credits include Conan, Aqua
Teen Hunger Force, and Last Comic Standing.
February 4 | A.J. Croce | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $37
Over ten studio albums, it’s clear that A.J. holds an abiding love for all types of musical genres: Blues,
Soul, Pop, Jazz, and Rock n’ Roll. This virtuosic piano player, and son of the legendary Jim Croce, has
headlined festivals, concerts, and major venues worldwide.
February 11 | The Hillbenders | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
From high-energy original music to their critically-acclaimed “Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry” release, they
are one of the most energetic and engaging bluegrass acoustic bands on the scene, wowing audiences
around the world.
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
February 17 | Janet Planet – A Time for Love | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Sultry jazz vocalist performing the beautifully crafted love songs of 5X Grammy-winning composer
Johnny Mandel. Sit back and relax at a special romantic cabaret-style seating. $70/table for two, or our
usual row seating for $25/person.
February 18 | Willy Porter | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
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.
February 24 | Danielle Nicole | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $23
A founding member of the band Trampled Under Foot, she and her brothers took top honors at the
International Blues Challenge. Nicole recently received her fifth Blues Music Award, most notably her
third for Bass Instrumentalist.
March 3 | Lúnasa | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $30
Folk Roots magazine has described the band as an “Irish music dream team.” From the start, the band’s
complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped traditional music’s boundaries and energized
audiences worldwide.
March 11 | Dirty Dozen Brass Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $45
Hailing from New Orleans, this band incorporates traditional brass-band music into a blend of Bebop
Jazz, Funk, and R&B/Soul. They’ve toured over 30 countries on five continents, recorded 12 albums, and
collaborated with artists from Widespread Panic to Norah Jones.
April 1 | Skerryvore | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
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.
April 22 | Session Americana | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
Top-shelf players, singers, and writers who tour internationally, taking their songs, plus more, from the
American songbook. “The group expertly blends vintage American roots music styles – from country, to
jazz, to rock – in a rowdy but deft fashion.” – Rolling Stone.
April 29 | Kyshona | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $24
Kyshona mixes her love of storytelling with the sound of her musical roots. She delivers open honesty
through her soulful, spiritual, and at times, guttural lyrics. She desires to connect and take her audience
on a soul-stirring musical journey through her performances.
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
May 5 | Mike Farris | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $30
Coming off of an incredible GRAMMY win for 2015’s Shine For All The People, Nashville rocker Mike
Farris keeps it earthy and personal on Silver & Stone. The album weaves through music the way he has
done throughout his career, starting with the Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies.
May 12 | Iris Dement | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $35
One of the most beloved and respected writers and singers in American music. She’s released a series of
records that earned Grammy nominations and the respect of peers like John Prine and Emmylou Harris,
who have invited her to collaborate.
May 18 | Season Release Party | 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | RSVP
Join us to celebrate the onset of summer and the upcoming season at Thrasher Opera House! Find out
what bands are coming, experience live music, hear special shout-outs from our artists, and enjoy food
from local vendors. RSVP to reserve your spot at this fun social event.
June 1 & 2 | Paul Thorn Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $34
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.
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=Event Name: Vive18 Drugs, Alcohol and Vaping Live Student Assembly and Parent Presentation Event Location: Wautoma High School Event Date: 11.16.2022 Start & End Time: 9:30am to 10:30am Student Assembly and then 6pm – 7pm Parent Assembly Event Details: I am excited to share with you an incredibly amazing event taking place Wednesday, November 16th at Wautoma High School 9:30am where Wild Rose, Tri-County and Wautoma middle schools will be getting to attend a Live Student Assembly by Jake White from Vive18 and Dynamic Family Solutions, Bryan Wright. Hosted, Sponsored and put together by Waushara County Health and Human Services. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): To learn more about Vive18 and their student assembly can checkout their website at https://www.vive18.com/ and
November 17
Doors open at 6
Show begins at 7 PM
Montello High School
Women’s Club Flower Show, the Montello Historic Preservation
Society is proud to continue the tradition.
Michaela Maas, Sensational Stems
Carole LaVigne, Edgewater Greenhouse
Annette St. Onge, Your Town Florist.
Reader’s Realm Books
Kathleen’s Flour Bin
Fortifi Bank
National Exchange Bank
Rusty Star
Sensational Stems Coloma
Edgewater Greenhouse Portage
Your Town Florist Montello
Your ticket may be drawn for a door prize flower arrangement
Raffles Snacks Door Prizes
November 17
Doors open at 6
Show begins at 7 PM
Montello High School
Women’s Club Flower Show, the Montello Historic Preservation
Society is proud to continue the tradition.
Michaela Maas, Sensational Stems
Carole LaVigne, Edgewater Greenhouse
Annette St. Onge, Your Town Florist.
Reader’s Realm Books
Kathleen’s Flour Bin
Fortifi Bank
National Exchange Bank
Rusty Star
Sensational Stems Coloma
Edgewater Greenhouse Portage
Your Town Florist Montello
Your ticket may be drawn for a door prize flower arrangement
Raffles Snacks Door PrizesEvent Name: Markesan Area Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Homespun Holidays Event Location: Markesan High School Event Date: 11.18.2022 and 11.19.2022 Start & End Time: 5-8 Friday night 8:30-2pm Saturday Event Details: Homespun craft and vendor fair. Silent Auction with proceeds going to food pantry. Gifts Anonymous & food pantry collection. BINGO Friday night at 6pm. Kidz Zone Saturday from 9am-1pm-bouncy house, coloring, kids games, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, photo with Santa, face painting and have lunch with Santa from 11:30-1pm. Craft make and take-only 20 persons . Cooking demonstration–charcuterie boards & Wisconsin cheeses from 12:30-1:30. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): facebook.com/Markesan or website Markesanchamber.org Event Name: Markesan Area Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Homespun Holidays Event Location: Markesan High School Event Date: 11.18.2022 and 11.19.2022 Start & End Time: 5-8 Friday night 8:30-2pm Saturday Event Details: Homespun craft and vendor fair. Silent Auction with proceeds going to food pantry. Gifts Anonymous & food pantry collection. BINGO Friday night at 6pm. Kidz Zone Saturday from 9am-1pm-bouncy house, coloring, kids games, cookie decorating, letters to Santa, photo with Santa, face painting and have lunch with Santa from 11:30-1pm. Craft make and take-only 20 persons . Cooking demonstration–charcuterie boards & Wisconsin cheeses from 12:30-1:30. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): facebook.com/Markesan or website Markesanchamber.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2022
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher is a donation site for Green Lake Food Pantry
Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Every month, the Green Lake County Food Pantry provides
emergency assistance to hundreds of families and individuals in need, which means that the shelves
need replenishing continually. We are encouraging our friends and neighbors to bring a donation of nonperishable food items or a cash donation to the annex/lobby. Your generosity will help make the
holidays brighter for area families in need.
And while you’re in our lobby, take a moment to look at the beautiful art currently on display or visit our
Harvest of Bargains Shop, an excellent spot for recycled, restored, and repurposed items – all decked
out for the holidays!
Annex/Lobby is open M-F, 10 am-4 pm. Call our office for more details/questions @ 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.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2022CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2022
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher is a donation site for Green Lake Food Pantry
Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Every month, the Green Lake County Food Pantry provides
emergency assistance to hundreds of families and individuals in need, which means that the shelves
need replenishing continually. We are encouraging our friends and neighbors to bring a donation of nonperishable food items or a cash donation to the annex/lobby. Your generosity will help make the
holidays brighter for area families in need.
And while you’re in our lobby, take a moment to look at the beautiful art currently on display or visit our
Harvest of Bargains Shop, an excellent spot for recycled, restored, and repurposed items – all decked
out for the holidays!
Annex/Lobby is open M-F, 10 am-4 pm. Call our office for more details/questions @ 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.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2022CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2022
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher is a donation site for Green Lake Food Pantry
Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Every month, the Green Lake County Food Pantry provides
emergency assistance to hundreds of families and individuals in need, which means that the shelves
need replenishing continually. We are encouraging our friends and neighbors to bring a donation of nonperishable food items or a cash donation to the annex/lobby. Your generosity will help make the
holidays brighter for area families in need.
And while you’re in our lobby, take a moment to look at the beautiful art currently on display or visit our
Harvest of Bargains Shop, an excellent spot for recycled, restored, and repurposed items – all decked
out for the holidays!
Annex/Lobby is open M-F, 10 am-4 pm. Call our office for more details/questions @ 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.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2022CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
218 E Blossom Street – Ripon
Serving 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Adults & Carryouts – $12.00
Kids 12 – 5 $6.00
Kids under 5 – Free
Sandwiches, crackers, Dessert, and beverage
Carry Out includes 1 quart of chili, crackers, rye bread, and desserts
Apron Game Mini Raffle
Bake Sale Craft Table
Ol’ Geezer Music
218 E Blossom Street – Ripon
Serving 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Adults & Carryouts – $12.00
Kids 12 – 5 $6.00
Kids under 5 – Free
Sandwiches, crackers, Dessert, and beverage
Carry Out includes 1 quart of chili, crackers, rye bread, and desserts
Apron Game Mini Raffle
Bake Sale Craft Table
Ol’ Geezer Music
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2022
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Opera House this season. With a quality mix of repeat performers and new artists to debut at Thrasher,
we are excited to welcome our guests to Winter/Spring Season. Thrasher Opera House Executive
Director Rachael Avery says, “We’re looking forward to a fresh, new season that represents a variety of
genres, from blues to Gypsy swing, singer/songwriters, jazz, and everything in between. We’ll welcome
several new artists for the first time; others are fan favorites who will bring their talents back to the
historical stage. Tickets will go on sale for all shows on Tuesday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m. More
information on all shows is available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
November 18 | Harmonious Wail | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $24
The members of Harmonious Wail are purveyors of Americana-infused Gypsy Jazz, who continue to take
their listeners on a ride via the music of the Hot Club sounds of Parisian cafes, to the deepest blues of
the Memphis Delta, to the heartfelt folk scenes across every-town-America. This harmonious clique is
sublime entertainers, great educators, and lifters of spirits. Opening the show will be cellist and
electronic artist Helen Gillet performing her compelling solo act with her voice, beautiful songwriting
in both her native tongues of French and English, masterful cello, and exquisite use of the looper
pedal. Concert Sponsor: Condon Total Comfort, Steve’s Quality Painting. Season Sponsor: Special
Properties
November 26 – Showing the holiday film “The Muppet Christmas Carol” | Photos 1-2 p.m. | Movie 2
p.m.
Gather your friends and family and join us at the historic Thrasher Opera House theater for a free
showing of the movie “The Muppet Christmas Carol.” You can even show up in your coziest holiday
pajamas! This movie will be shown free of charge; donations are welcome. There are only 200 seats, so
come early to get your spot!
Doors open at 1 pm, and the movie starts at 2 pm. Holiday goodies will be available for purchase.
Before the movie, stop by to take a holiday family photo – Many thanks to Ric Damm Photography for
the portraits!
*Both photo op and movie are first come, first serve – no reservations required*
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
December 08 | SBowe | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $15
Ripon, WI native Rachel Icenogle, a cellist, and composer based in Calabria, Italy, has a mind for
interesting sounds. She layers musical textures as a lush groundwork for wild fables about insects and
impressionistic stories about human batteries. Season Sponsor: Special Properties
December 09 | Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets $28
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band is “the greatest front-porch blues band in the world,” led by
Reverend Peyton, whom most consider the premier finger picker playing today. Their latest record went
#1 on the Billboard, iTunes, and Sirius XM Blues Charts. Season Sponsor: Special Properties.
December 10 | Robin Spielberg “Spirit of the Holiday” | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets $24
Robin Spielberg is one of America’s most beloved pianists/composers. With an impressive tour schedule
and eighteen recordings, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners worldwide with
her compelling melodies and sensitive piano technique since debuting her first recording of original
solos for piano, “Heal of the Hand.” This evening will include Robin’s gorgeous arrangements for the
season, from traditional Christmas carols to winter favorites and tales from the bench that uplift and
inspire. Join Robin in a concert that incorporates the season’s joy with sing-a-longs, meaningful
reflection, fun stories, and concert films. Perfect for the entire family, you will leave feeling uplifted and
in the season’s spirit! Season Sponsor: Special Properties. Local music students will join in the
performance courtesy of a grant from Arts Midwest.
December 17 | The Alley Cats | Two shows | Tickets $25
Show 1 – Doors open at 2:15, concert is at 3 p.m.
Show 2 – Doors open at 6:15, concert is at 7 p.m.
The high-energy doo-wop group, The Alley Cats, will deliver harmonies, humor, and good holiday cheer
with TWO Christmas-themed shows on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Great entertainment for the
entire family – witty, uplifting, and just plain fun! Show Sponsor: Steve’s Quality Painting. Season
Sponsor: Special Properties
January 06 | Charlie Parr | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $24
Born in Minnesota, this country blues musician has never had a formal lesson but wows crowds with his
incredible fingerpicking on his Mule resonator, National resonator guitar, fretless open-back banjo, and
twelve-string guitar, often in the Piedmont blues style.
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
January 16 | Missoula Tryouts | 4-6 p.m. | Free
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of THE FROG PRINCE on Monday,
January 16, 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 17 through Friday, January 20. The
performances will be held on Saturday, January 21, at 3 and 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call Thrasher at 920.294.4279.
January 21 | Missoula Children’s Theatre Shows – The Frog Prince
Approximately 50-60 local students will be putting on a production of The Frog Prince at the historic
Thrasher Opera House on Saturday, January 21.
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.
January 28 | Mary Mack | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $35
A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin, this comedian is a favorite on radio and podcasts. She’s appeared
in Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival and HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards. TV credits include Conan, Aqua
Teen Hunger Force, and Last Comic Standing.
February 4 | A.J. Croce | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $37
Over ten studio albums, it’s clear that A.J. holds an abiding love for all types of musical genres: Blues,
Soul, Pop, Jazz, and Rock n’ Roll. This virtuosic piano player, and son of the legendary Jim Croce, has
headlined festivals, concerts, and major venues worldwide.
February 11 | The Hillbenders | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
From high-energy original music to their critically-acclaimed “Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry” release, they
are one of the most energetic and engaging bluegrass acoustic bands on the scene, wowing audiences
around the world.
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
February 17 | Janet Planet – A Time for Love | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Sultry jazz vocalist performing the beautifully crafted love songs of 5X Grammy-winning composer
Johnny Mandel. Sit back and relax at a special romantic cabaret-style seating. $70/table for two, or our
usual row seating for $25/person.
February 18 | Willy Porter | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
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.
February 24 | Danielle Nicole | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $23
A founding member of the band Trampled Under Foot, she and her brothers took top honors at the
International Blues Challenge. Nicole recently received her fifth Blues Music Award, most notably her
third for Bass Instrumentalist.
March 3 | Lúnasa | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $30
Folk Roots magazine has described the band as an “Irish music dream team.” From the start, the band’s
complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped traditional music’s boundaries and energized
audiences worldwide.
March 11 | Dirty Dozen Brass Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $45
Hailing from New Orleans, this band incorporates traditional brass-band music into a blend of Bebop
Jazz, Funk, and R&B/Soul. They’ve toured over 30 countries on five continents, recorded 12 albums, and
collaborated with artists from Widespread Panic to Norah Jones.
April 1 | Skerryvore | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
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.
April 22 | Session Americana | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
Top-shelf players, singers, and writers who tour internationally, taking their songs, plus more, from the
American songbook. “The group expertly blends vintage American roots music styles – from country, to
jazz, to rock – in a rowdy but deft fashion.” – Rolling Stone.
April 29 | Kyshona | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $24
Kyshona mixes her love of storytelling with the sound of her musical roots. She delivers open honesty
through her soulful, spiritual, and at times, guttural lyrics. She desires to connect and take her audience
on a soul-stirring musical journey through her performances.
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
May 5 | Mike Farris | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $30
Coming off of an incredible GRAMMY win for 2015’s Shine For All The People, Nashville rocker Mike
Farris keeps it earthy and personal on Silver & Stone. The album weaves through music the way he has
done throughout his career, starting with the Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies.
May 12 | Iris Dement | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $35
One of the most beloved and respected writers and singers in American music. She’s released a series of
records that earned Grammy nominations and the respect of peers like John Prine and Emmylou Harris,
who have invited her to collaborate.
May 18 | Season Release Party | 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | RSVP
Join us to celebrate the onset of summer and the upcoming season at Thrasher Opera House! Find out
what bands are coming, experience live music, hear special shout-outs from our artists, and enjoy food
from local vendors. RSVP to reserve your spot at this fun social event.
June 1 & 2 | Paul Thorn Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $34
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.
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=FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2022CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2022
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Opera House this season. With a quality mix of repeat performers and new artists to debut at Thrasher,
we are excited to welcome our guests to Winter/Spring Season. Thrasher Opera House Executive
Director Rachael Avery says, “We’re looking forward to a fresh, new season that represents a variety of
genres, from blues to Gypsy swing, singer/songwriters, jazz, and everything in between. We’ll welcome
several new artists for the first time; others are fan favorites who will bring their talents back to the
historical stage. Tickets will go on sale for all shows on Tuesday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m. More
information on all shows is available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279
November 18 | Harmonious Wail | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $24
The members of Harmonious Wail are purveyors of Americana-infused Gypsy Jazz, who continue to take
their listeners on a ride via the music of the Hot Club sounds of Parisian cafes, to the deepest blues of
the Memphis Delta, to the heartfelt folk scenes across every-town-America. This harmonious clique is
sublime entertainers, great educators, and lifters of spirits. Opening the show will be cellist and
electronic artist Helen Gillet performing her compelling solo act with her voice, beautiful songwriting
in both her native tongues of French and English, masterful cello, and exquisite use of the looper
pedal. Concert Sponsor: Condon Total Comfort, Steve’s Quality Painting. Season Sponsor: Special
Properties
November 26 – Showing the holiday film “The Muppet Christmas Carol” | Photos 1-2 p.m. | Movie 2
p.m.
Gather your friends and family and join us at the historic Thrasher Opera House theater for a free
showing of the movie “The Muppet Christmas Carol.” You can even show up in your coziest holiday
pajamas! This movie will be shown free of charge; donations are welcome. There are only 200 seats, so
come early to get your spot!
Doors open at 1 pm, and the movie starts at 2 pm. Holiday goodies will be available for purchase.
Before the movie, stop by to take a holiday family photo – Many thanks to Ric Damm Photography for
the portraits!
*Both photo op and movie are first come, first serve – no reservations required*
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
December 08 | SBowe | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $15
Ripon, WI native Rachel Icenogle, a cellist, and composer based in Calabria, Italy, has a mind for
interesting sounds. She layers musical textures as a lush groundwork for wild fables about insects and
impressionistic stories about human batteries. Season Sponsor: Special Properties
December 09 | Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets $28
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band is “the greatest front-porch blues band in the world,” led by
Reverend Peyton, whom most consider the premier finger picker playing today. Their latest record went
#1 on the Billboard, iTunes, and Sirius XM Blues Charts. Season Sponsor: Special Properties.
December 10 | Robin Spielberg “Spirit of the Holiday” | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets $24
Robin Spielberg is one of America’s most beloved pianists/composers. With an impressive tour schedule
and eighteen recordings, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners worldwide with
her compelling melodies and sensitive piano technique since debuting her first recording of original
solos for piano, “Heal of the Hand.” This evening will include Robin’s gorgeous arrangements for the
season, from traditional Christmas carols to winter favorites and tales from the bench that uplift and
inspire. Join Robin in a concert that incorporates the season’s joy with sing-a-longs, meaningful
reflection, fun stories, and concert films. Perfect for the entire family, you will leave feeling uplifted and
in the season’s spirit! Season Sponsor: Special Properties. Local music students will join in the
performance courtesy of a grant from Arts Midwest.
December 17 | The Alley Cats | Two shows | Tickets $25
Show 1 – Doors open at 2:15, concert is at 3 p.m.
Show 2 – Doors open at 6:15, concert is at 7 p.m.
The high-energy doo-wop group, The Alley Cats, will deliver harmonies, humor, and good holiday cheer
with TWO Christmas-themed shows on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Great entertainment for the
entire family – witty, uplifting, and just plain fun! Show Sponsor: Steve’s Quality Painting. Season
Sponsor: Special Properties
January 06 | Charlie Parr | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $24
Born in Minnesota, this country blues musician has never had a formal lesson but wows crowds with his
incredible fingerpicking on his Mule resonator, National resonator guitar, fretless open-back banjo, and
twelve-string guitar, often in the Piedmont blues style.
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January 16 | Missoula Tryouts | 4-6 p.m. | Free
An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of THE FROG PRINCE on Monday,
January 16, 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 17 through Friday, January 20. The
performances will be held on Saturday, January 21, at 3 and 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call Thrasher at 920.294.4279.
January 21 | Missoula Children’s Theatre Shows – The Frog Prince
Approximately 50-60 local students will be putting on a production of The Frog Prince at the historic
Thrasher Opera House on Saturday, January 21.
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.
January 28 | Mary Mack | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $35
A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin, this comedian is a favorite on radio and podcasts. She’s appeared
in Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival and HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards. TV credits include Conan, Aqua
Teen Hunger Force, and Last Comic Standing.
February 4 | A.J. Croce | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $37
Over ten studio albums, it’s clear that A.J. holds an abiding love for all types of musical genres: Blues,
Soul, Pop, Jazz, and Rock n’ Roll. This virtuosic piano player, and son of the legendary Jim Croce, has
headlined festivals, concerts, and major venues worldwide.
February 11 | The Hillbenders | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
From high-energy original music to their critically-acclaimed “Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry” release, they
are one of the most energetic and engaging bluegrass acoustic bands on the scene, wowing audiences
around the world.
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Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
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February 17 | Janet Planet – A Time for Love | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m.
Sultry jazz vocalist performing the beautifully crafted love songs of 5X Grammy-winning composer
Johnny Mandel. Sit back and relax at a special romantic cabaret-style seating. $70/table for two, or our
usual row seating for $25/person.
February 18 | Willy Porter | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
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.
February 24 | Danielle Nicole | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $23
A founding member of the band Trampled Under Foot, she and her brothers took top honors at the
International Blues Challenge. Nicole recently received her fifth Blues Music Award, most notably her
third for Bass Instrumentalist.
March 3 | Lúnasa | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $30
Folk Roots magazine has described the band as an “Irish music dream team.” From the start, the band’s
complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped traditional music’s boundaries and energized
audiences worldwide.
March 11 | Dirty Dozen Brass Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $45
Hailing from New Orleans, this band incorporates traditional brass-band music into a blend of Bebop
Jazz, Funk, and R&B/Soul. They’ve toured over 30 countries on five continents, recorded 12 albums, and
collaborated with artists from Widespread Panic to Norah Jones.
April 1 | Skerryvore | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
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.
April 22 | Session Americana | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $25
Top-shelf players, singers, and writers who tour internationally, taking their songs, plus more, from the
American songbook. “The group expertly blends vintage American roots music styles – from country, to
jazz, to rock – in a rowdy but deft fashion.” – Rolling Stone.
April 29 | Kyshona | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $24
Kyshona mixes her love of storytelling with the sound of her musical roots. She delivers open honesty
through her soulful, spiritual, and at times, guttural lyrics. She desires to connect and take her audience
on a soul-stirring musical journey through her performances.
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4
Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279
www.thrasheroperahouse.com
May 5 | Mike Farris | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $30
Coming off of an incredible GRAMMY win for 2015’s Shine For All The People, Nashville rocker Mike
Farris keeps it earthy and personal on Silver & Stone. The album weaves through music the way he has
done throughout his career, starting with the Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies.
May 12 | Iris Dement | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $35
One of the most beloved and respected writers and singers in American music. She’s released a series of
records that earned Grammy nominations and the respect of peers like John Prine and Emmylou Harris,
who have invited her to collaborate.
May 18 | Season Release Party | 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | RSVP
Join us to celebrate the onset of summer and the upcoming season at Thrasher Opera House! Find out
what bands are coming, experience live music, hear special shout-outs from our artists, and enjoy food
from local vendors. RSVP to reserve your spot at this fun social event.
June 1 & 2 | Paul Thorn Band | Doors and Bar 6:45 p.m. | Show 7:30 p.m. | Tickets $34
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.
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
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2022
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith
920.294.4279
jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Thrasher is a donation site for Green Lake Food Pantry
Green Lake, Wis. (November 22, 2022) Every month, the Green Lake County Food Pantry provides
emergency assistance to hundreds of families and individuals in need, which means that the shelves
need replenishing continually. We are encouraging our friends and neighbors to bring a donation of nonperishable food items or a cash donation to the annex/lobby. Your generosity will help make the
holidays brighter for area families in need.
And while you’re in our lobby, take a moment to look at the beautiful art currently on display or visit our
Harvest of Bargains Shop, an excellent spot for recycled, restored, and repurposed items – all decked
out for the holidays!
Annex/Lobby is open M-F, 10 am-4 pm. Call our office for more details/questions @ 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.comEvent Name: Author Talk with Indigenous Author Louis Clark Event Location: Caramel Crisp Corner, 200 City Center, Oshkosh Event Date: 11.30.2022 Start & End Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 Pm Event Details: Louis Clark III (Two Shoes)Author Meet and GreetIn Celebration of Indigenous People’s MonthWednesday, November 30th at 5:30 pmCaramel Crisp Corner – 200 City Center, Suite D How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): information@caramelcrispcorner.com
