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.
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
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Jason Mansmith
Thrasher Opera House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
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.
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.
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 House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
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.
GratitudeTake 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.
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.
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
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Jason Mansmith
Thrasher Opera House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
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.
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
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Jason Mansmith
Thrasher Opera House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
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.
GratitudeTake 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.
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.
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
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Jason Mansmith
Thrasher Opera House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
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.
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
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Jason Mansmith
Thrasher Opera House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
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.
GratitudeTake 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.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, November 10: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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.
Friday, November 11: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
Saturday, November 12: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, November 10: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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.
Friday, November 11: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
Saturday, November 12: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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.
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.
Thursday, November 10: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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.
Friday, November 11: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
Saturday, November 12: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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.
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4 Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279 www.thrasheroperahouse.com
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@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
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 House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
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.
Thursday, November 10: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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.
Friday, November 11: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
Saturday, November 12: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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.
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4 Green Lake, WI 54941 • 920.294.4279 www.thrasheroperahouse.com
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@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
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 House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
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.
Thursday, November 10: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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.
Friday, November 11: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
Saturday, November 12: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Black Hawk Folk Society proudly presents Crystal River Trio in concert Saturday, November 12. The trio will take the Mountain View Community Center stage at 7 p.m. Once they do, be ready to enjoy an evening of Irish ballads, sea shanties, folk, oldies, and more all woven together with humor, trivia and random facts, and maybe a reply to a comment or request from the audience!
Gary Arndt, Peter Bartman, and Jay Smuddle make up the trio and have been performing together for thirty plus years. These self-taught musicians have mastered a dozen or more acoustic instruments, and have shared stages with Judy Collins, The Kingston Trio, and other talented musicians. Their performances bring joy to folk festivals–large and small, coffee houses and pubs, as well as house concerts.
Gary Arndt co-founded the trio in 1981, inspired by the Clancy Brothers, The Kingston Trio, and Peter, Paul, and Mary. That kind of music “is and always will be a very important and driving force” for us on and off the stage, Arndt has observed. Music continues to inspire the threesome, while they are strongly bonded by their friendship. For more information about Crystal River Trio, please visit crystalrivertrio.com.
Mountain View Community Center is located at N3137 21st Lane, just off Highway 152, south of Mt. Morris. General admission tickets will be sold at the door (adults: $10; 12 and under: free) beginning at 6:30.
Black Hawk Folk Society is a volunteer-driven non-profit dedicated to promoting folk music in Wisconsin’s heartland since 1985. We thank generous donors and the following sponsors who help make these concerts possible: Joe Behlen (in honor of Jane Behlen); Lyle and Beth Buettner; Conners/Barrett & Company, LLC; Louise Coumbe; the Frey Family Foundation; Patricia Grant; Dave Gunderson; Paul & Betty Hagan; the Dick Hansen Family; Guy Kaplan; Barbara Peterson; and Janet Scalpone. For more information about Black Hawk Folk Society, including how to become a donor or sponsor, or about volunteer opportunities, please visit the website at blackhawkfolk.org or check our Facebook site.
Black Hawk Folk Society announced its Second Saturday “fall into winter” concert series.
Mark your calendars for The Crystal River Trio’s performance at Mountain View on Saturday, November 12, 7 p.m. Gary Arndt, Peter Bartman, and Jay Smudde make up the trio. These talented musicians have been performing together since 1987. Their repertoire includes more than three hundred tunes—Irish ballads, calypso, sea shanties, folk, oldies, you name it. And yes, they take requests from the audience! Fun fact, their name is inspired by the beautiful Crystal River that flows through Waupaca. Check them out at crystalrivertrio.com.
December 10 and January 14 concerts will be on-line—no need to worry about weather and highway conditions! Small Potatoes, a Chicago-based folk duo consisting of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso, will delight December’s virtual audience. These award-winning singer-songwriters are not strangers to Black Hawk folkies, and their performance of everything from Celtic ballads to cowboy tunes will be a wonderful early Christmas gift. Visit smallpotatoesmusic.com for more information.
Bill and Kate Isles will offer a perfect antidote to post-holiday doldrums come January 14. They are talented and versatile musicians, linking their songs with a ready supply of wit and anecdotes all can relate to. Learn more about this national touring duo whose home base is Duluth at billandkateisles.com.
Mountain View Community Center is located at N3137 21st Lane, just off Highway 152, south of Mt. Morris. General admission tickets are sold at the door (adults: $10; 12 and under: free). Check Black Hawk’s website, blackhawkfolk.org or Facebook page for more information, including links to the on-line concerts in December and January.
Black Hawk Folk Society is a volunteer-driven non-profit dedicated to promoting folk music in Wisconsin’s heartland since 1985. We thank generous donors and the following sponsors who help make these concerts possible: Joe Behlen (in honor of Jane Behlen); Lyle and Beth Buettner; Conners/Barrett & Company, LLC; Louise Coumbe; the Frey Family Foundation; Patricia Grant; Dave Gunderson; Paul & Betty Hagan; the Dick Hansen Family; Guy Kaplan; Barbara Peterson; and Janet Scalpone. For more information about Black Hawk, including how to become a donor or sponsor, or about volunteer opportunities, please visit the website at blackhawkfolk.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.
Thursday, November 10: Book Sale open from 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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.
Friday, November 11: Book Sale open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Open to everyone looking for a great deal on gently used books. Come back tomorrow for even more deals!
Saturday, November 12: Book Sale open 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
Black Hawk Folk Society proudly presents Crystal River Trio in concert Saturday, November 12. The trio will take the Mountain View Community Center stage at 7 p.m. Once they do, be ready to enjoy an evening of Irish ballads, sea shanties, folk, oldies, and more all woven together with humor, trivia and random facts, and maybe a reply to a comment or request from the audience!
Gary Arndt, Peter Bartman, and Jay Smuddle make up the trio and have been performing together for thirty plus years. These self-taught musicians have mastered a dozen or more acoustic instruments, and have shared stages with Judy Collins, The Kingston Trio, and other talented musicians. Their performances bring joy to folk festivals–large and small, coffee houses and pubs, as well as house concerts.
Gary Arndt co-founded the trio in 1981, inspired by the Clancy Brothers, The Kingston Trio, and Peter, Paul, and Mary. That kind of music “is and always will be a very important and driving force” for us on and off the stage, Arndt has observed. Music continues to inspire the threesome, while they are strongly bonded by their friendship. For more information about Crystal River Trio, please visit crystalrivertrio.com.
Mountain View Community Center is located at N3137 21st Lane, just off Highway 152, south of Mt. Morris. General admission tickets will be sold at the door (adults: $10; 12 and under: free) beginning at 6:30.
Black Hawk Folk Society is a volunteer-driven non-profit dedicated to promoting folk music in Wisconsin’s heartland since 1985. We thank generous donors and the following sponsors who help make these concerts possible: Joe Behlen (in honor of Jane Behlen); Lyle and Beth Buettner; Conners/Barrett & Company, LLC; Louise Coumbe; the Frey Family Foundation; Patricia Grant; Dave Gunderson; Paul & Betty Hagan; the Dick Hansen Family; Guy Kaplan; Barbara Peterson; and Janet Scalpone. For more information about Black Hawk Folk Society, including how to become a donor or sponsor, or about volunteer opportunities, please visit the website at blackhawkfolk.org or check our Facebook site.
Black Hawk Folk Society announced its Second Saturday “fall into winter” concert series.
Mark your calendars for The Crystal River Trio’s performance at Mountain View on Saturday, November 12, 7 p.m. Gary Arndt, Peter Bartman, and Jay Smudde make up the trio. These talented musicians have been performing together since 1987. Their repertoire includes more than three hundred tunes—Irish ballads, calypso, sea shanties, folk, oldies, you name it. And yes, they take requests from the audience! Fun fact, their name is inspired by the beautiful Crystal River that flows through Waupaca. Check them out at crystalrivertrio.com.
December 10 and January 14 concerts will be on-line—no need to worry about weather and highway conditions! Small Potatoes, a Chicago-based folk duo consisting of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso, will delight December’s virtual audience. These award-winning singer-songwriters are not strangers to Black Hawk folkies, and their performance of everything from Celtic ballads to cowboy tunes will be a wonderful early Christmas gift. Visit smallpotatoesmusic.com for more information.
Bill and Kate Isles will offer a perfect antidote to post-holiday doldrums come January 14. They are talented and versatile musicians, linking their songs with a ready supply of wit and anecdotes all can relate to. Learn more about this national touring duo whose home base is Duluth at billandkateisles.com.
Mountain View Community Center is located at N3137 21st Lane, just off Highway 152, south of Mt. Morris. General admission tickets are sold at the door (adults: $10; 12 and under: free). Check Black Hawk’s website, blackhawkfolk.org or Facebook page for more information, including links to the on-line concerts in December and January.
Black Hawk Folk Society is a volunteer-driven non-profit dedicated to promoting folk music in Wisconsin’s heartland since 1985. We thank generous donors and the following sponsors who help make these concerts possible: Joe Behlen (in honor of Jane Behlen); Lyle and Beth Buettner; Conners/Barrett & Company, LLC; Louise Coumbe; the Frey Family Foundation; Patricia Grant; Dave Gunderson; Paul & Betty Hagan; the Dick Hansen Family; Guy Kaplan; Barbara Peterson; and Janet Scalpone. For more information about Black Hawk, including how to become a donor or sponsor, or about volunteer opportunities, please visit the website at blackhawkfolk.org.
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
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Jason Mansmith
Thrasher Opera House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
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!
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to solve a murder (or two). Are you up to the challenge?
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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!
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to solve a murder (or two). Are you up to the challenge?
www.eventbrite.com
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 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
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 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 2022 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 2022 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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=
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.
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 Wright Founder and Owner Dynamic Family Solutions, LLC 715-853-6968
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
Dynamic Family Solutions website at https://www.dynamicfamilysolutions.net/
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.
GratitudeTake 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.
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.
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 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
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 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 2022 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 2022 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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=
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.
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 Wright Founder and Owner Dynamic Family Solutions, LLC 715-853-6968
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
Dynamic Family Solutions website at https://www.dynamicfamilysolutions.net/
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.
GratitudeTake 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.
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.
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
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 November 17 Doors open at 6 Show begins at 7 PM Montello High School
The beloved flower show is reborn! Formerly the Montello Women’s Club Flower Show, the Montello Historic Preservation Society is proud to continue the tradition.
The Florists: Michaela Maas, Sensational Stems Carole LaVigne, Edgewater Greenhouse Annette St. Onge, Your Town Florist.
Tickets $10 ahead, $12 at the door. Limited number of tickets available.
Buy your tickets at:
Teapot Quilt Cottage 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
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
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 November 17 Doors open at 6 Show begins at 7 PM Montello High School
The beloved flower show is reborn! Formerly the Montello Women’s Club Flower Show, the Montello Historic Preservation Society is proud to continue the tradition.
The Florists: Michaela Maas, Sensational Stems Carole LaVigne, Edgewater Greenhouse Annette St. Onge, Your Town Florist.
Tickets $10 ahead, $12 at the door. Limited number of tickets available.
Buy your tickets at:
Teapot Quilt Cottage 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
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
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
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
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Jason Mansmith
Thrasher Opera House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
Markesan Area Chamber of Commerce 20th Annual Homespun Holidays
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
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.
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.
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
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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
PRESS RELEASE 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.com
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
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
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.
GratitudeTake 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.
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 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.com
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
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
PRESS RELEASE 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.com
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
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
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.
GratitudeTake 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.
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.
(Drive thru/Carry out thru the back gym doors 4:30 to 5:30, Handicap Accessible)
Dine In Meal (All you can Eat )Includes – Chili, Grilled Cheese or Ham & Cheese 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
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.
GratitudeTake 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.
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.
(Drive thru/Carry out thru the back gym doors 4:30 to 5:30, Handicap Accessible)
Dine In Meal (All you can Eat )Includes – Chili, Grilled Cheese or Ham & Cheese 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
Thrasher Opera House • 506 Mill Street • PO Box 4 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
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 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 2022 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 2022 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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=
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
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
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
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Jason Mansmith
Thrasher Opera House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
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 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
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 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 2022 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 2022 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 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=
CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
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
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
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Jason Mansmith
Thrasher Opera House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
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.
PRESS RELEASE 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.com
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.
GratitudeTake 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.
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.
Louis Clark III (Two Shoes) Author Meet and Greet In Celebration of Indigenous People’s Month Wednesday, November 30th at 5:30 pm Caramel Crisp Corner – 200 City Center, Suite D
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.
