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=
The Friends of Library are helping collect letters to Santa this year. Stop at the library and pick up a letter for kids to fill out. Return it to the library and put in our Letters to Santa mailbox by December 12 so it can be mailed to the North Pole! Kids will even receive a reply from Santa!
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December 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.
Holiday Closings
The library will be closed Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25, and Sunday, January 1, and open regular hours all other days: Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM, Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 to 4 PM.
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.
I use the pronouns she, her, and hers. Sharing your own pronouns and checking with people about what pronouns they use helps us all create welcoming environments for one another regardless of our gender identity or expression.
The Friends of Library are helping collect letters to Santa this year. Stop at the library and pick up a letter for kids to fill out. Return it to the library and put in our Letters to Santa mailbox by December 12 so it can be mailed to the North Pole! Kids will even receive a reply from Santa!
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December 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.
Holiday Closings
The library will be closed Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25, and Sunday, January 1, and open regular hours all other days: Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM, Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 to 4 PM.
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.
I use the pronouns she, her, and hers. Sharing your own pronouns and checking with people about what pronouns they use helps us all create welcoming environments for one another regardless of our gender identity or expression.
The Saint Nicholas Faire, A Traditional English Christmas Market
Event Location:
The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul: 51 W. Division St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Event Date:
12.03.2022
Start & End Time:
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Event Details:
The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, Fond du Lac, will present its annual Saint Nicholas Faire on Saturday, December 3, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m.
This year, the Cathedral will be staged as an old English Christmas market and will feature hand-painted ornaments, local honey, pottery, poinsettias, roasted chestnuts and mulled cider, and, of course, candies, breads, and thousands of Christmas cookies! There will also be a silent auction and a shop for gently-used Christmas decorations. Children will have the opportunity to have their pictures taken with the REAL Saint Nicholas, and, as with every year before, our new Cathedral Mice will make their first public appearance!
Come one and all to your Cathedral on December 3rd and view the incredible sights and delights of the Saint Nicholas Faire!
Bring a new or like new wrapped book to exchange. Include a tag on the outside with a short “teaser” that gives a hint about the book. There will be a fun exchange game and treats provided by the Friends of the Library.
Bring a new or like new wrapped book to exchange. Include a tag on the outside with a short “teaser” that gives a hint about the book. There will be a fun exchange game and treats provided by the Friends of the Library.
Saturday, December 3 from 1-3 pm at Berlin Public Library
Local veteran F. Mark Moore has written a memoir about his time as a surgeon in the Vietnam War. Stop in the library to get a book signed and chat with Dr. Moore about his experiences. Copies of his book will be available for purchase.
The Saint Nicholas Faire, A Traditional English Christmas Market
Event Location:
The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul: 51 W. Division St., Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Event Date:
12.03.2022
Start & End Time:
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Event Details:
The Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, Fond du Lac, will present its annual Saint Nicholas Faire on Saturday, December 3, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m.
This year, the Cathedral will be staged as an old English Christmas market and will feature hand-painted ornaments, local honey, pottery, poinsettias, roasted chestnuts and mulled cider, and, of course, candies, breads, and thousands of Christmas cookies! There will also be a silent auction and a shop for gently-used Christmas decorations. Children will have the opportunity to have their pictures taken with the REAL Saint Nicholas, and, as with every year before, our new Cathedral Mice will make their first public appearance!
Come one and all to your Cathedral on December 3rd and view the incredible sights and delights of the Saint Nicholas Faire!
Bring a new or like new wrapped book to exchange. Include a tag on the outside with a short “teaser” that gives a hint about the book. There will be a fun exchange game and treats provided by the Friends of the Library.
Bring a new or like new wrapped book to exchange. Include a tag on the outside with a short “teaser” that gives a hint about the book. There will be a fun exchange game and treats provided by the Friends of the Library.
Saturday, December 3 from 1-3 pm at Berlin Public Library
Local veteran F. Mark Moore has written a memoir about his time as a surgeon in the Vietnam War. Stop in the library to get a book signed and chat with Dr. Moore about his experiences. Copies of his book will be available for purchase.
The Parish of St. Peter Open House: Baklava and Poinsettia Sale
Event Location:
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 217 Houston Street, RIpon, WI 541971
Event Date:
12/04/2022
Start & End Time:
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Event Details:
The Parish of St. Peter of Ripon invites community members to an open house and holiday fundraiser event on December 4 from noon to 3 p.m. to be held at the church at 217 Houston Street, Ripon. Formal tours of the decorated sanctuary of Ripon’s oldest house of worship begin at 12:30, 1:00, and 1:30 p.m. to be led by the Rev’d Canon Ezgi Saribay Perkins. Baklava and Bake Sale Indulge in some sweet holiday fare to round out the Dickens weekend. An array of treats will be available for sale including cakes, cookies, bars, sweet breads, and Mother Ezgi’s authentic Turkish baklava ($7 for a 4 piece serving)! Christmas Poinsettia Fundraiser Poinsettias adorn our communities during the Christmas season, symbolizing the Star of Bethlehem guiding the Three Magi to Christ’s birth. Order your poinsettia as a way to bring holiday cheer to your home or office, or to give as a special gift this year! Red premium poinsettias will be available in six ($15) and eight ($35) inch pots. All orders are due ASAP and can be picked up at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church during the open house event. Poinsettias are purchased locally through DiG Garden & More in Ripon. All proceeds from the holiday fundraiser will go towards an ADA accessible railing upgrade for the entry into the Parish Hall. Metalworks of Ripon has designed an iron railing to complement the original structure of St. Peter’s while maintaining the church’s status on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Please contact office@stpetersripon.com or 920-748-2422 for questions or to place your order. Cash and check payments accepted. About St. Peter’s Episcopal Church St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, located at 217 Houston Street, was founded in 1860 and is a small but vibrant community that welcomes all to join in their parish community. Please find out the latest ways that you can engage with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church by visiting their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpetersripon.
How to get more details (Website/Phone Number):
Please contact office@stpetersripon.com or 920-748-2422 for questions or to place your order. Cash and check payments accepted.
Please find out the latest ways that you can engage with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church by visiting their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/stpetersripon.
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December 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.
Take and Make Melted Snowman Tealight Craft | STARTING MON DEC 5 | All Ages Take and Make
Visit the checkout desk to pick up a Melted Snowman tealight craft! Makers will need their own black marker, scissors, and glue. All other supplies included. Available for all ages while supplies last.
Boardgame Bonanza | WED DEC 21 @ 6:00 PM | Adult
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! A variety of entertaining and easy to learn games will be available with no experience necessary. Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through each game!
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.
Holiday Closings
The library will be closed Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25, and Sunday, January 1, and open regular hours all other days: Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM, Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 to 4 PM.
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.
I use the pronouns she, her, and hers. Sharing your own pronouns and checking with people about what pronouns they use helps us all create welcoming environments for one another regardless of our gender identity or expression.
Berlin Public Library | (920) 361-5420 | E-mail | Website
Snowshoes Available for Checkout
Looking for something to do on a snowy day? Checkout snowshoes from the library and get out and explore. We offer 8 pairs of snowshoes in various sizes, including kids’ sizes. Checkout snowshoes for the whole family!
ThedaCare Medical Center – Berlin 225 Memorial Drive Berlin, WI 54923
Event Date:
12.06.2022
Start & End Time:
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Event Details:
ThedaCare Medical Center – Berlin Blood Drive 225 Memorial Drive Berlin, WI 54923 Tuesday, December 6 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM To schedule your lifesaving donation, visit donate.communityblood.org/donor. Log in, click “Donate Now” and search for sponsor code GL01. You may also register by calling (800) 280-4102.
How to get more details (Website/Phone Number):
To schedule your lifesaving donation, visit donate.communityblood.org/donor. Log in, click “Donate Now” and search for sponsor code GL01. You may also register by calling (800) 280-4102.
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December 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.
Cocoa & Cookies Storytime! |WED DEC 7 @ 6 PM | SAT DEC 10 @ 10:00 AM |WED DEC 14 @ 10 AM | Kids & Families
Welcome to active learning and fun with a holiday theme! Families with children enjoy a rousing and hilarious cookie-themed Storytime! Stay for warm cocoa, cookie decorating, and Romper Room fun! May attend one or more sessions.
Take and Make Melted Snowman Tealight Craft | STARTING MON DEC 5 | All Ages Take and Make
Visit the checkout desk to pick up a Melted Snowman tealight craft! Makers will need their own black marker, scissors, and glue. All other supplies included. Available for all ages while supplies last.
Boardgame Bonanza | WED DEC 21 @ 6:00 PM | Adult
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! A variety of entertaining and easy to learn games will be available with no experience necessary. Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through each game!
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.
Holiday Closings
The library will be closed Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25, and Sunday, January 1, and open regular hours all other days: Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM, Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 to 4 PM.
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.
I use the pronouns she, her, and hers. Sharing your own pronouns and checking with people about what pronouns they use helps us all create welcoming environments for one another regardless of our gender identity or expression.
Santa is coming to the library! Come listen to holiday stories and sing songs with Santa and his helper elf! Afterwards, tell Santa what you would like for Christmas and take pictures! Registration is required. Call the library at 920-361-5420 to sign up!
This event is sponsored by the Berlin Friends of the Library.
Green Lake, Wis. (November 14, 2022) – Sbowe is the solo project of Rachel Icenogle, a versatile cellist and composer based in Calabria, Italy, with a mind for new and interesting sounds. Sbowe thrives in the scratchy, creaky, whirly sounds the cello can make, layering diverse musical textures in a lush groundwork for wild fables about insects and impressionistic stories about human batteries. In November 2022, Sbowe released a new EP called Morimus. “…the two tracks here create massive, textural, exquisite movements that feel poetic as they feel intentional. It’s like we’re observing both the gorgeous and tense moments of nature unfold in real time, punctuated by a variety of cello sounds. Calm meets the storm with Sbowe’s Morimus.”
-Ben Slowey, Breaking & Entering Milwaukee
The 2022 Fall/Winter 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.
Tickets for the Sbowe performance on December 08 at 7:30 p.m. are $15 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 for more details.
Jason Mansmith
Thrasher Opera House Marketing Director PO Box 4, Green Lake, WI 54941-0004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2022 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Returns to Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake, Wis. (November 14, 2022) – Thrasher favorites Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band will return to play the historic Thrasher Opera House on Friday, December 09 at 7:30 p.m. Three-time BMA nominee’s The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band are “the greatest front-porch blues band in the world”.
They are led by Reverend Peyton, who most consider being the premier finger picker playing today. He has earned a reputation as both a singularly compelling performer and a persuasive evangelist for the rootsy, country blues styles that captured his imagination early in life and inspired him and his band to make pilgrimages to Clarksdale, Mississippi to study under such blues masters as T-Model Ford, Robert Belfour, and David “Honeyboy” Edwards. Their latest record Dance Songs For Hard Times went #1 on the Billboard, iTunes, and Sirius XM Blues Charts and was produced by Grammy winner Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton). The record is critically acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Relix, Popmatters, Guitar World, American Songwriter, No Depression, Glide, Wide Open Country, Paste, American Blues Scene, and many more.
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.
Tickets for Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band performance on December 09 at 7:30 p.m. are $28 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 visi
Black Hawk Folk Society announced its Second Saturday “fall into winter” concert series.
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.
Free pancakes, eggs and sausage. Have breakfast with Santa and Mrs.Claus. All are welcome. A big thank you from the Wild Rose Lions Club for all the community support.
How to get more details (Website/Phone Number):
Check out their Facebook and website for complete information.
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December 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.
Cocoa & Cookies Storytime! |WED DEC 7 @ 6 PM | SAT DEC 10 @ 10:00 AM |WED DEC 14 @ 10 AM | Kids & Families
Welcome to active learning and fun with a holiday theme! Families with children enjoy a rousing and hilarious cookie-themed Storytime! Stay for warm cocoa, cookie decorating, and Romper Room fun! May attend one or more sessions.
Take and Make Melted Snowman Tealight Craft | STARTING MON DEC 5 | All Ages Take and Make
Visit the checkout desk to pick up a Melted Snowman tealight craft! Makers will need their own black marker, scissors, and glue. All other supplies included. Available for all ages while supplies last.
Boardgame Bonanza | WED DEC 21 @ 6:00 PM | Adult
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! A variety of entertaining and easy to learn games will be available with no experience necessary. Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through each game!
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.
Holiday Closings
The library will be closed Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25, and Sunday, January 1, and open regular hours all other days: Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM, Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 to 4 PM.
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.
I use the pronouns she, her, and hers. Sharing your own pronouns and checking with people about what pronouns they use helps us all create welcoming environments for one another regardless of our gender identity or expression.
Robin Spielberg’s Spirit of the Holidays Show at Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake, Wis. (November 21, 2022) – The Spirit of the Holiday will come alive with a fantastic show by Robin Spielberg on Saturday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. This evening will include Robin’s gorgeous arrangements for the season, from traditional Christmas carols to winter favorites, as well as tales from the bench that uplift and inspire.
Robin Spielberg is one of America’s most beloved pianists/composers. With an impressive tour schedule and hundreds of thousands of recordings sold, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners around the world with her compelling melodies and sensitive piano techniques since debuting her first recording of original solos for piano, Heal of the Hand. A prolific composer, Spielberg has 20 recordings to her credit and appears on over 40 compilations around the world. Her discography includes albums of original piano solos, arrangements of American standards, original pieces for piano/ensemble, recordings for the holidays, a CD of American melodies, and a CD of lullabies.
Thanks to a grant from Arts Midwest, high school choir students will join Spielberg on the Thrasher stage for a public holiday performance that incorporates the joy of the season with sing-a-longs, meaningful reflection, fun stories, and concert films which will leave the audience feeling uplifted and in the spirit of the season.
The 2022 Winter 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.
Tickets for Robin Spielberg’s Spirit of the Holiday performance on December 10 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
Black Hawk Folk Society announced its Second Saturday “fall into winter” concert series.
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.
Free pancakes, eggs and sausage. Have breakfast with Santa and Mrs.Claus. All are welcome. A big thank you from the Wild Rose Lions Club for all the community support.
How to get more details (Website/Phone Number):
Check out their Facebook and website for complete information.
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December 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.
Cocoa & Cookies Storytime! |WED DEC 7 @ 6 PM | SAT DEC 10 @ 10:00 AM |WED DEC 14 @ 10 AM | Kids & Families
Welcome to active learning and fun with a holiday theme! Families with children enjoy a rousing and hilarious cookie-themed Storytime! Stay for warm cocoa, cookie decorating, and Romper Room fun! May attend one or more sessions.
Take and Make Melted Snowman Tealight Craft | STARTING MON DEC 5 | All Ages Take and Make
Visit the checkout desk to pick up a Melted Snowman tealight craft! Makers will need their own black marker, scissors, and glue. All other supplies included. Available for all ages while supplies last.
Boardgame Bonanza | WED DEC 21 @ 6:00 PM | Adult
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! A variety of entertaining and easy to learn games will be available with no experience necessary. Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through each game!
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.
Holiday Closings
The library will be closed Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25, and Sunday, January 1, and open regular hours all other days: Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM, Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 to 4 PM.
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.
I use the pronouns she, her, and hers. Sharing your own pronouns and checking with people about what pronouns they use helps us all create welcoming environments for one another regardless of our gender identity or expression.
Robin Spielberg’s Spirit of the Holidays Show at Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake, Wis. (November 21, 2022) – The Spirit of the Holiday will come alive with a fantastic show by Robin Spielberg on Saturday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. This evening will include Robin’s gorgeous arrangements for the season, from traditional Christmas carols to winter favorites, as well as tales from the bench that uplift and inspire.
Robin Spielberg is one of America’s most beloved pianists/composers. With an impressive tour schedule and hundreds of thousands of recordings sold, this Steinway Artist has been winning the hearts of listeners around the world with her compelling melodies and sensitive piano techniques since debuting her first recording of original solos for piano, Heal of the Hand. A prolific composer, Spielberg has 20 recordings to her credit and appears on over 40 compilations around the world. Her discography includes albums of original piano solos, arrangements of American standards, original pieces for piano/ensemble, recordings for the holidays, a CD of American melodies, and a CD of lullabies.
Thanks to a grant from Arts Midwest, high school choir students will join Spielberg on the Thrasher stage for a public holiday performance that incorporates the joy of the season with sing-a-longs, meaningful reflection, fun stories, and concert films which will leave the audience feeling uplifted and in the spirit of the season.
The 2022 Winter 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.
Tickets for Robin Spielberg’s Spirit of the Holiday performance on December 10 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
Monday, December 12 from 10-11 am at Berlin Public Library
Children can bring a grandparent/elder or pair up with a volunteer from the Senior Center for this special multi-generational event. Elders will read holiday stories to the kids, and afterwards, everyone will decorate cookies together. Registration is required. Call the library at 920-361-5420 to sign up.
The Berlin High School Instrumental Music Department presents
Everything Beautiful – Music for the Season
Please join us for an evening concert featuring several holiday tunes and carols. We will feature the works of John Rutter, some traditional carols with various arrangements, and the work Everything Beautiful by Samuel R. Hazo. Admission is free with a free-will donation during the concert.
Emily Conrad Wisconsin Author Chat and Book Signing Caramel Crisp Corner 200 City Center, Suite D Oshkosh, WI 54901 Tuesday, December 13th, 5 to 6 pm
Wisconsin author Emily Conrad writes about rock stars from a Christian world-view. Her goal is to entertain while exploring life’s relevant questions, such as those surrounding mental health, addiction, grief, and more.
Conrad first dreamed of becoming a novelist during middle school. She later studied creative writing at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Merging her love of story with her belief in Jesus, she draws ideas from biblical accounts when plotting her contemporary romances. Her debut novel, Justice, was published by Pelican Book Group in 2018. She ventured into independent publishing in 2021 with To Bring You Back, which kicked off the Rhythms of Redemption Romances. Elements throughout the series were inspired by the people and events of King David’s life.
To Believe in You, released in October, 2022, concludes the series with the story of Matt Visser, a famous bass guitarist who is one year into addiction recovery, and Lina Abbey, a rule-following heiress recovering from a painful betrayal. The connection between them grows, but finding love isn’t as simple as believing in each other. They must overcome their pasts before history repeats itself in all the worst ways.
Join Emily Conrad for an author chat at Caramel Crisp in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from 5 – 6 PM on Tuesday, December 13th, to learn more about her publishing journey and the inspiration behind her series. Books will be available for purchase, and a time of question and answer will round out the evening.
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its December 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.
Cocoa & Cookies Storytime! |WED DEC 7 @ 6 PM | SAT DEC 10 @ 10:00 AM |WED DEC 14 @ 10 AM | Kids & Families
Welcome to active learning and fun with a holiday theme! Families with children enjoy a rousing and hilarious cookie-themed Storytime! Stay for warm cocoa, cookie decorating, and Romper Room fun! May attend one or more sessions.
Take and Make Melted Snowman Tealight Craft | STARTING MON DEC 5 | All Ages Take and Make
Visit the checkout desk to pick up a Melted Snowman tealight craft! Makers will need their own black marker, scissors, and glue. All other supplies included. Available for all ages while supplies last.
Boardgame Bonanza | WED DEC 21 @ 6:00 PM | Adult
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! A variety of entertaining and easy to learn games will be available with no experience necessary. Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through each game!
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.
Holiday Closings
The library will be closed Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25, and Sunday, January 1, and open regular hours all other days: Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM, Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 to 4 PM.
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.
I use the pronouns she, her, and hers. Sharing your own pronouns and checking with people about what pronouns they use helps us all create welcoming environments for one another regardless of our gender identity or expression.
Doo Wop Group, The Alley Cats, Perform Two Shows at Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake, Wis. (November 28, 2022) – The high-energy doo-wop group, The Alley Cats, will deliver harmonies, humor, and holiday good cheer with TWO Christmas-themed shows, “Jingle Bell Rock, A Harmonious Hysterical Holiday Hit” on Saturday, December 17 at 3:00 & 7:00 p.m. at the historic Thrasher Opera House in downtown Green Lake. Great entertainment for the entire family – witty, uplifting, and just plain fun!
The Alley Cats are a perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing. Their interaction with audiences and their spontaneous humor make each show refreshing and exciting. The Alley Cats never miss a beat as they bring their contemporary style to the great songs of the 50s and 60s. Together, their freshness and talent make them truly the Cat’s Meow. For their holiday show, the talented quartet breaks out timeless hits from “Joy to the World” to “Winter Wonderland” and “Silent Night,” along with jolly jokes, festive costumes, and some smooth dance moves.
The 2022 Winter 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.
Tickets for either performance by The Alley Cats on December 17 at 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. are $25 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
Fox Cities Swing Band to Perform Free Holiday Concert at Thrasher Opera House
Green Lake, Wis. (November 30, 2022) – The Fox Cities Swing Band will perform a free Holiday Concert as a Gift to the Community at the historic Thrasher Opera House Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
The Fox Cities Swing Band has been together for over twelve years. The band specializes in the ’40s and 50’s jazz standards from the significant band era. The ensemble is made up of a variety of musicians from all over the Fox Valley area. On average, the ensemble plays six to ten times yearly for events at retirement communities, fundraisers, birthday parties, community events, and wedding receptions. Members manage the band. This show is free to attend at Thrasher Opera House.
Thrasher Opera House Board of Directors member Steve Yeomans is sponsoring this show. Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Special Properties sponsor the 2022 Fall/Winter Season at Thrasher Opera House. 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
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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 December 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.
Boardgame Bonanza | WED DEC 21 @ 6:00 PM | Adult
Calling all strategists, team players, and those who like to test their luck—enjoy an evening of tabletop board games! A variety of entertaining and easy to learn games will be available with no experience necessary. Staff will be on hand to teach and guide players through each game!
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.
Holiday Closings
The library will be closed Saturday, December 24, Sunday, December 25, and Sunday, January 1, and open regular hours all other days: Monday through Thursday 9 AM to 8 PM, Friday 9 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 to 4 PM.
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.
I use the pronouns she, her, and hers. Sharing your own pronouns and checking with people about what pronouns they use helps us all create welcoming environments for one another regardless of our gender identity or expression.
Blue Christmas Worship: Even the darkest night turns into day. If you are struggling this holiday season, please join us for our Blue Christmas service on Wednesday, December 21st at 6:30 PM.
Grace Lutheran Church www.gracelutheranberlin.org 384 Oak St. Berlin, WI 54923 920-361-1820
Due to the high winds expected and low visibility on the roads, and to keep staff and patrons safe, the Berlin Public Library will close Thursday, December 22 at 4 pm and will be closed on Friday, December 23.
The library is closed December 24 – 26 for the holidays. We will reopen Tuesday, December 27 at 9 am.
All items due today and tomorrow, are now due back Tuesday, December 27.
Due to the high winds expected and low visibility on the roads, and to keep staff and patrons safe, the Berlin Public Library will close Thursday, December 22 at 4 pm and will be closed on Friday, December 23.
The library is closed December 24 – 26 for the holidays. We will reopen Tuesday, December 27 at 9 am.
All items due today and tomorrow, are now due back Tuesday, December 27.
Due to the high winds expected and low visibility on the roads, and to keep staff and patrons safe, the Berlin Public Library will close Thursday, December 22 at 4 pm and will be closed on Friday, December 23.
The library is closed December 24 – 26 for the holidays. We will reopen Tuesday, December 27 at 9 am.
All items due today and tomorrow, are now due back Tuesday, December 27.
