Ripon Area Community Theatre Holding Auditions
The Ripon Area Community Theatre will be holding auditions for their upcoming murder mystery dinner production of, “Bordello of the Damned,” Saturday, October 8thSunday, October 9th at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall, First Congregational Church; 220 Ransom St., Ripon.
All roles are open to ages 18 and up. Auditions will be a combination of scene reading and improv games, as the performance will involve some improvisation and engagement in-character with the audience. The performance will be held on Tuesday, November 15th at J’s BBQ; with the last dress rehearsal on Sunday, October 13th. There will be a total of 4 rehearsals, prior to the performance.
THE YEAR: 1880THE PLACE: The Leland Hotel and Saloon, Deadwood, Black Hills, South Dakota
Jimmy Hayward rules this downtrodden, almost forgotten town of Deadwood; once thriving mining town, now an occasional stagecoach stopover for folks moving on to better places, and the Leland is a haven for outlaws (like yourselves) and it houses Madam Iggy’s, the best little whorehouse in the South Dakota.Consider it just another night at the Leland, only this time it will be more deadly than usual.
Ripon Library Emoji Extravaganza
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120 Jefferson Street |Ripon WI 54971
920-748-6160
Linda DeCramer Rachel Clift
Youth Services Librarian Teen and Adult Services Librarian
decramer@riponlibrary.org clift@riponlibrary.org
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8/26/22
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its September 2022 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.
September Programs
Kids & Families
Welcome to active learning and fun! 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 & play.
Emoji Extravaganza! | Friday, September 23 Drop-in 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | All Ages Event
What to do on a no-school-Friday?! Visit the library to enjoy emoji-themed games, sentence puzzles, and create the cutest little emoji magnet! Enter a prize drawing for a $10 gift card to Alexandria Games. The Emoji Extravaganza repeats at Alexandria Games on Saturday, September 24 from 10 AM to noon during their “Shops of Watson Street” promotion. Gift card awarded Saturday at noon.
Pinterest Craft Club: Beanie Baby Taxidermy | Thursday, September 29 @ 6:00 – 7:30 PM| Adult Program
Remember the Beanie Baby craze of the 90’s? Take a trip down memory lane while creating one-of-a-kind Beanie Baby wall art! All supplies provided. Registration is required; call 920-748-6160 or visit the checkout desk.
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. Please note there will be no Monday Matinee on May 30th as the Library will be closed for Memorial Day.
Book Bites
Take a morsel-sized look at a great book with Adult & Teen Services Librarian Rachel. New episodes of Book Bites will be posted every two weeks on our Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram!
For more information, call 920-748-6160, visit the library’s website, or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for the latest library news and information on programs and resources.
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