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Eats for the Arts to Happen April 03-13 Throughout Green Lake Area Green Lake, Wis. (February 17, 2025) – Eats for the Arts Restaurant Days, an initiative from the Thrasher Opera House, will kick off on Thursday, April 03, and continue through Sunday, April 13. The event will feature participating restaurants around the Green Lake area with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Thrasher Opera House, so every bite you take helps to enrich our local arts scene! Eats for the Arts: Restaurant Days aims to celebrate the culinary excellence in Green Lake, WI, and surrounding areas! “Eats for the Arts is back for its second year, and we’re thrilled to bring the community together again through great food and local support,” said Katie Menting, Thrasher Opera House Director of Development. “It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a meal at one of our amazing participating restaurants while helping keep the arts alive in Green Lake and the surrounding area. We’re so grateful for the restaurants and diners who made this event a success!” Carrie Nolen owner of Sassafras Coffee in Green Lake said “We were excited to participate in this event and bring a little extra buzz to the coffee shop with specialty drinks inspired by staff favorites at Thrasher Opera House. Let’s do it again.” The 300 Club – Green Lake, WI Adams Rib – Green Lake, WI Mr. & Mrs. P’s – Ripon, WI Information and more details, including hours and menus of participating restaurants, are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com – Restaurant looking to join in the fun? There’s still time! Contact Thrasher for details. Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House—a charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats two hundred. =30= Skerryvore Returns to Green Lake to Play Two Shows at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (February 24, 2025) – Scottish band Skerryvore will perform two shows at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Thursday, April 03, and Friday, April 04 at 7:30 p.m. The Thursday performance will be a seated show, and the Friday performance will be a standing show. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279. The band has a reputation for its energetic live performances, and they have played at numerous festivals and venues around the world. They have collaborated with other musicians and artists, including Sharon Shannon, Julie Fowlis, and Blazin’ Fiddles. In addition to their musical pursuits, Skerryvore is also involved in charitable work, and they have raised money for various organizations through their music. Skerryvore’s music brings people together and creates a sense of community. The band’s lyrics often touch on themes of love, loss, and the beauty of Scotland’s natural landscapes. They have been praised for their ability to blend traditional Scottish music with modern rock and pop influences, creating a unique sound that appeals to a wide range of audiences. Skerryvore has established itself as one of Scotland’s most exciting and innovative musical acts, and they continue to inspire and entertain fans around the world. The show is sponsored by Pinnacle Plumbing, Todd and Kara Weir, Mike and Aileen Ellis, Adams Rib, and Lydeo Storage. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, the Green Bay Packers Foundation, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats two hundred. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com. Skerryvore Returns to Green Lake to Play Two Shows at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (February 24, 2025) – Scottish band Skerryvore will perform two shows at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Thursday, April 03, and Friday, April 04 at 7:30 p.m. The Thursday performance will be a seated show, and the Friday performance will be a standing show. Tickets are available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279. The band has a reputation for its energetic live performances, and they have played at numerous festivals and venues around the world. They have collaborated with other musicians and artists, including Sharon Shannon, Julie Fowlis, and Blazin’ Fiddles. In addition to their musical pursuits, Skerryvore is also involved in charitable work, and they have raised money for various organizations through their music. Skerryvore’s music brings people together and creates a sense of community. The band’s lyrics often touch on themes of love, loss, and the beauty of Scotland’s natural landscapes. They have been praised for their ability to blend traditional Scottish music with modern rock and pop influences, creating a unique sound that appeals to a wide range of audiences. Skerryvore has established itself as one of Scotland’s most exciting and innovative musical acts, and they continue to inspire and entertain fans around the world. The show is sponsored by Pinnacle Plumbing, Todd and Kara Weir, Mike and Aileen Ellis, Adams Rib, and Lydeo Storage. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, the Green Bay Packers Foundation, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. A charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats two hundred. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com. Two shows are coming up featuring the All-Woman Bluegrass/Americana band Della Mae, and Tribute Band The Brit Pack, playing all your favorite hits from UK Bands. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 03, 2025 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com GRAMMY Nominated All-Woman String Band Della Mae at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (March 03, 2025) – One of the most powerful live bands in bluegrass/Americana, Della Mae, will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Thursday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are $27.00 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279. Founding members Celia Woodsmith (lead vocalist/guitarist) and 2-time Grand National champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker, along with guitarist Avril Smith, and two-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year Vickie Vaughn make up Della Mae. Reared in diverse musical styles, Della Mae is one of the most charismatic and engaging roots bands touring today. They have traveled to over thirty countries spreading peace and understanding through music. Their mission as a band is to highlight top female musicians, and to improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy, mentorship, programming, and performance. Della Mae’s live show always includes covers by songwriters and artists they esteem as a playful treat. Michael and Aileen Ellis are sponsoring this show. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, the Green Bay Packers Foundation, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House—a charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats two hundred. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 03, 2025 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com Experience the British Invasion with The Brit Pack at Thrasher Opera House Green Lake, Wis. (March 03, 2025) – The Brit Pack – the most authentic British Invasion experience this side of the Atlantic, will perform at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. The Brit Pack has performed with artists such as Paul McCartney, Elton John, Britney Spears, and many others. Tickets for the show are $35.00 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920.294.4279. Formed in 2011 by British session musicians based in NYC, The Brit Pack take their audience on a journey through a dynamic blend of British classics known and loved by all, including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, The Who, Oasis, Radiohead, The Police, Amy Winehouse and many more. The Brit Pack is a supergroup of sorts featuring the amazing talents of Matt Nakoa (vocals, guitar, keys), Mark Johnson (guitar, vocals), Bryan Percivall (bass), and Will Haywood Smith (drums). They have performed for company events at Google and YouTube and even arranged music for major television events like The Oscars. This show is sponsored by Farmers and Merchants Bank, and by Emmer Real Estate. This event is supported in part by a grant from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, the Green Bay Packers Foundation, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House—a charming, intimate, friendly venue with excellent acoustics. Built-in 1910, restored in 1997, and on the National Register of Historic Places. Seats two hundred. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com. CANADIAN FOLK DUO CASSIE & MAGGIE TO PLAY AT THRASHER IN GREEN LAKE Green Lake, Wis. (March 17, 2025) – Returning to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake Wisconsin on Thursday, April 24 for a 506 Session is Canadian Folk Duo Cassie & Maggie. Tickets for the show are $35 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com. 506 Session’s feature a cocktail style seating arrangement with only eighty tickets available. With over seventeen combined Canadian Folk Music, East Coast Music, and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations, the JUNO-Nominated powerhouse duo, Cassie, and Maggie, emerge as an unstoppable force on the global folk stage. Unleashing magnetic energy, they seamlessly weave their deep Celtic heritage with contemporary influences. Committed to not just preserving but also propelling Nova Scotia’s folk traditions into new realms, Cassie and Maggie bring an exhilarating energy that is both timeless and irresistibly modern. Their eagerly anticipated fifth studio album, “Gold and Coal,” poised to solidify their status as folk music trailblazers. This event is supported in part by grants from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, the Green Bay Packers Foundation, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. Built in 1910, restored in 1997, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is a charming, intimate, and friendly venue with excellent acoustics, seating two hundred. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com or find us thrasheroperahouse on Facebook and Instagram. -30- Green Lake, Wis. (March 17, 2025) – Blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Tinsley Ellis, will perform music from his first-ever solo acoustic album, Naked Truth on Saturday, April 25th at 7:30 p.m. at Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Tickets for the show are $30 and available at www.thrasheroperahouse.com or by calling 920-294-4279. Born in Atlanta in 1957 and raised in southern Florida, developed a passion for music early, picking up his first guitar at age seven after seeing The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. Influenced by British Invasion bands like The Yardbirds and Cream, as well as Southern rockers like The Allman Brothers, he discovered the blues through their music. A pivotal moment came in 1972 when he saw B.B. King live from the front row and received a broken guitar string from the legend himself—a keepsake he still treasures. By his late teens, Ellis was an accomplished guitarist and moved to Atlanta, where he joined the Alley Cats before co-founding The Heartfixers in 1981. With the band becoming Atlanta’s premier blues act and releasing four albums, Ellis soon set out on a solo career. This show is sponsored by the Victor F. Braun Foundation, and Mike & Aileen Ellis. This event is supported in part by grants from the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, the Green Bay Packers Foundation, and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Thrasher Opera House’s mission is to promote the arts and the power of live performance, provide a community gathering place, and preserve the historic Thrasher Opera House. Built in 1910, restored in 1997, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is a charming, intimate, and friendly venue with excellent acoustics, seating two hundred. For more information, please visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com or find us thrasheroperahouse on Facebook and Instagram. -30- or on FB.
Participating businesses in Green Lake, Ripon, Princeton, Berlin, and Montello include:
Chops – Green Lake, WI
CorNutrition – Berlin, WI
Horseradish Kitchen + Market – Princeton, WI
J’s BBQ – Ripon, WI
Knuth Brewing Co. – Ripon, WI
Norton’s – Green Lake, WI
Oakwood Bar & Coffee Lounge – Green Lake, WI
Oakwood Restaurant – Green Lake, WI
Oyster Crackers – Montello, WI
The Public House – Ripon, WI
RC Nutrition – Ripon, WI
Sassafras Coffee – Green Lake, WI
Waves Pub & Grill – Green Lake, WIEvent Name: Ladies Welsh Tea Event Location: Doe House 456 Mt. Vernon St Oshkosh WI 54901 Event Date: 04.12.2025 Start & End Time: 2:00PM Event Details: On Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 2:00PM the Peniel Welsh Chapel will sponsor a ladies tea for ladies of all ages. The tea will be at the Historic Doe House, 456 Mt. Vernon St. Oshkosh. Reservations can be made by calling 719-427-9239 or emailing boothlynette@hotmail.com before April 9. The cost is $20 per person. A variety of teas will be served along with a selection of finger foods, fruits and Welsh Tea Cakes. How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): For more information visit wggaw.org or call 719-427-9239 or email boothlynette@hotmail.com Event Name: Who Is That Man? A Passion Play Event Location: 401 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon WI Event Date: 04.13.2025 Start & End Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Event Details: “Who Is That Man?” dramatizes the last week of Jesus’ life, depicting the events that led up to his crucifixion. We hope that bringing this story to life will be another opportunity for this community to experience and come to know Jesus. This one hour performance is appropriate for ALL ages. Please invite your friends, neighbors and others in the community. All are welcome! Join us as we tell the greatest story ever told to help us through this time of struggles that we are currently facing.
Free Admission – A Free Will Offering will be collected with proceeds going towards the monthly community meal.
There are 2 show times available – 2:00 pm & 7:00 pmHow to get more details (Website/Phone Number): 920-748-6695 Event Name: Who Is That Man? A Passion Play Event Location: 401 W. Fond du Lac St., Ripon WI Event Date: 04.13.2025 Start & End Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Event Details: “Who Is That Man?” dramatizes the last week of Jesus’ life, depicting the events that led up to his crucifixion. We hope that bringing this story to life will be another opportunity for this community to experience and come to know Jesus. This one hour performance is appropriate for ALL ages. Please invite your friends, neighbors and others in the community. All are welcome! Join us as we tell the greatest story ever told to help us through this time of struggles that we are currently facing.
Free Admission – A Free Will Offering will be collected with proceeds going towards the monthly community meal.
There are 2 show times available – 2:00 pm & 7:00 pmHow to get more details (Website/Phone Number): 920-748-6695
