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Artist Reception Featuring MWVAC January 06, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Green Lake, Wis. (December 22, 2023) – Green Lake’s historic Thrasher Opera House will host an art exhibit from January 03, 2024 – to March 03, 2024. This exhibit can be viewed M-F 10-4; for after-hour visits, call 920.294.4279 to schedule a time.

Please join the Mid-Wisconsin Visual Arts Connection for a reception on Saturday, January 06, from 5-6:30 pm.  This event is open to the public. 

MWVAC is a collective of regional artists designed to maintain a registry of local artists, foster communication among artists in the area, and facilitate exhibition and educational opportunities.
MWVAC had a booth at the Green Lake Art Show, where it received the Best of Show Award.  The organization is just coming off an exhibit at the Dick Folse Pop-Up Gallery in Ripon, where many of the members showed their works.  All new works will be shown at the Thrasher, and various media will be represented, from paintings and photography to ceramic pieces and textiles.

MWVAC is represented on social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook, and their website is MWVAC.org.

The reception is free and open to the public; a cash bar will be available.  Green Lake’s historic Thrasher Opera House will host the exhibit through March 04, 2024. This exhibit can be viewed M-F 10-4; for after-hour visits, call 920.294.4279 to schedule a time.

Later that evening, Milwaukee blues musician Buffalo Nichols will perform in the Thrasher Opera House beginning at 7:30 pm.  Tickets are 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

JANUARY SCHEDULE

Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its January lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.

WEDS JAN 10-FEB 7 | 10 AM | STORYTIME FOR KIDS & FAMILIES | NO REGISTRATION

Welcome to active learning & fun, where early literacy & 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. After Storytime, Stay-and-Play in the Romper Room! This active space allows kids to release excess energy and advance their physical skills all while supporting social connections for kids and their adults. On Wednesdays when there is no story time, keep your weekly library habit with DIY Books + Romper Room! Come on in for a stack of books and enjoy social time in the Romper Room.

SUN JAN 14 | 1-4 PM | D&D GAME TIME | AGES 11+

Always wanted to delve into the iconic D&D role-playing game but found it daunting? Local Dungeon Masters guide players through one-shot adventures. Beginners welcome! No registration necessary.

WED JAN 17 | 6-8 PM | ADULT GAME NIGHT | AGES 16+

Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for an evening of modern board games. We teach, you play! Check our website/Facebook for featured game(s). Recurring event, 3rd Wednesday of each month.

THU JAN 18 | DROP-IN 10 AM—NOON | FIRST LEGO LEAGUE OPEN BUILD |GRADES 2-6 | PREK- GRADE 1 WITH ADULT

With guidance and inspiration from Ripon’s FIRST LEGO® League unleash your imagination through collaborative LEGO® builds! Instruction is geared toward a grade 2-6 audience. Younger children are welcome with adult supervision. LEGO® Duplo will be offered in a separate room to avoid choking concerns. Bring a friend!

THU JAN 18 | 6-7:30 PM | CRAFT CLUB: GOLF TEE STARS | AGES 10+

Never heard of combining snow and golf? Enjoy crafting this easy and unique snowflake ornament made of golf tees and glitter! Youth require adult supervision.

SAT JAN 20 | 10 AM—NOON | TEEN PROGRAM | DIY BATH SALTS & SHOWER STEAMERS |

Drop in to design custom scented and colored bath salts or shower steamers. Great for gifting or for pampering yourself. Open to ages 11-17. No registration required.

MON JAN 22 | 2 PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY

Join us and relive the glory days of the black and white movies! Complimentary popcorn available. Visit the library website for title and rating information.

MON JAN 22 | 6:30-7:30 PM | ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Enjoy a lively and friendly discussion with other readers.

SAT JAN 27 | NOON—4:00 PM | LET’S PLAY FAMILY GAME DAY

Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly tabletop gaming! Enjoy a variety of games for all ages from the library’s extensive collection. Try out something new with the guided help of staff and volunteers or play a tried-and-true classic, all while networking with fellow board game enthusiasts.

DROP-IN BOREDOM BUSTERS

· Come play in the 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 trikes, foot-to-floor vehicles, a balance bike, tunnels, tumbling mats, balance beams, and more. The Romper Room, which is open during regular library hours, is most engaging for ages 2-6 years, though younger/older kids are welcome.

· Enjoy the always-available board games, toy library, and activity sheets located in the youth department.

· Visit the community table where there is always a puzzle in progress! Stay for a bit and place a few pieces or settle in for a longer session.

Visit the library’s website or follow Ripon Public Library on Facebook and Instagram for detailed information and the latest library news on programs and resources, or call a friendly librarian, 920-748-6160.