Ripon Public Library Tom Pease Concert + 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Celebration!
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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.
Tom Pease Concert + 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Celebration! | Saturday, October 22 @ 10:00 AM | Kid & Families
Musician Tom Pease, who can still do the splits while playing his guitar, performs a range of family favorites designed to bring out the sillies and honor the very best in humanity! Kids and families will dance, sing, and laugh along to Pease’s singular style. The event celebrates kids who have read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten with a diploma presented by Ripon Area School District and cupcakes for all!
Pinterest Craft Club: Spooky Upcycled Books | Thursday, October 27 @ 6:00 PM | Adult
Pinterest Craft Club is Halloween themed this month! Upcycle an old book into a fun and spooky Halloween decoration. All supplies needed for the craft will be provided. Registration required. Please call or visit the library to register.
Slightly Spooky (after hours) Special! |Friday, October 28 @ 6:15-7:30 PM | Kids & Families
Youth Services Librarian Linda DeCramer performs a variety of barely scary interactive stories and sing-along-songs the whole family can enjoy! Slightly spooky costumes are encouraged for all ages. A pizza and ice cream party follows. RSVPs are requested by October 26 to ensure enough food for everyone. Please note, the library closes at 6 PM though entry doors will remain open until 6:20 for those attending the event.
Teen Halloween Movie Night | Monday, October 31 @ 6:00 PM | Teen
Celebrate Halloween with a spooky movie based on a popular book series! Snacks and treats will be provided. Costumes welcome! Movie rating PG-13, For movie title call the library or check the website.
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.
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Linda DeCramer | Youth Services Librarian
Ripon Public Library | 120 Jefferson Street
Ripon WI 54971 | 920-748-6160
Max Wienberg's Jukebox Returns to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 03, 2022 | CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com |
Max Weinberg’s Jukebox to Play at Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake, Wis. (October 03, 2022) – Legendary drummer for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and band leader for the Conan O’Brien show, Max Weinberg, will bring his “Jukebox” performance to the historic Thrasher Opera House on Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Weinberg and his four-piece group perform Max Weinberg’s Jukebox – playing songs chosen by the audience from an unlimited repertoire of classic songs – everything from the Beatles to the Rolling Stones to Bruce and The E Street Band’s biggest hits – engaging the audience in a truly interactive concert experience.
The 2022 Fall Season at Thrasher Opera House is sponsored by Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Special Properties. This show is sponsored by: Steve’s Quality Painting, Condon Total Comfort, American Family Insurance: Mike Glod Agency, and Emmer Real Estate. This event is partly supported 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 Max Weinberg’s Jukebox on Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. are $65 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