Cozy Mysteries featured in February!

Ripon WI – Ripon Public Library celebrates National Mystery Month with “Cozies and Cookies!”

Cozy mysteries – lighthearted with little to no violence – are featured throughout the month of February with special events, prizes, cookies, and a display. The month-long celebration is financially sponsored by Ripon Noon Kiwanis, in honor of their 100th year of service to the community!

Throughout February, drop in to browse a delightful book display of the cozy mystery genre near the fireplace. Displayed books are available for check out or may enjoyed at the library.

SAT FEB 3 | 10 AM—NOON | KICKOFF CELEBRATION! | TEENS & ADULTS

Join us on Saturday, February 3, 10 AM- 12 PM for the kickoff celebration! Browse this diverse genre while enjoying cookies, warm beverages, and guest speakers. Enter to win book prizes and claim a free mug while supplies last!

At 10:30 AM, guest speakers, aka local mystery buffs, offer excerpts, light literary analysis, favorite quips from their own favorites, and welcome discussion from attendees. Here’s a sneak peek at speakers and their focus.

· Doug Northrop delves into Paige Shelton’s delightful Scottish Bookshop mystery series and the Edgar Award winning series, by David Handler, featuring the witty and dapper celebrity ghostwriter, Stewart Hoag.

· Robin Woods discusses the famously exciting Sherlock Holmes mystery by Sir Conan Doyle, Hound of the Baskervilles, and brings in a bit of Agatha Christie’s renowned body of work, too.

· Jeanne Williams delights with the highly entertaining and historically representative Jane Austen Mysteries series by Stephanie Barron.

MONS FEB 5, 12, 19, 26 | 4-8 PM

Monday evenings throughout February, enjoy cookies and warm beverages while exploring the “Cozies” display. Enter to win book prizes and a free mug while supplies last!

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.

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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 08, 2024 CONTACT: Jason Mansmith 920.294.4279 jason@thrasheroperahouse.com

Feufollet Unveils Musical Alchemy at Thrasher Opera House

Green Lake, Wis. (January 08, 2024) – Feufollet, the dynamic and youthful band from Southwest Louisiana, will play the historic Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin on Friday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. It is a musical journey that transcends genres, embracing Cajun, honky-tonk, and string-band roots while exploring uncharted territories of modern sound.

Taking Cajun traditions as a springboard, Feufollet channels its vibrant energy and open-minded approach into its latest release, “Two Universes.” The album breaks free from the constraints of defining musical boundaries, showcasing the band’s evolution beyond their Cajun origins. The swamp’s whispers and time-honored waltzes provide a backdrop to a contemporary and expansive musical imagination, seamlessly blending blues, old-time, country ballads, and rock’n’roll into a harmonious symphony—all in pursuit of the perfect song.

Tickets for Feufollet’s performance on February 16 at 7:30 p.m. are $26 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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Waushara Ice Age Trail Sweetheart Hike & Auction

see flyers….26th Annual Waushara County Chapter Sweetheart Hike Flyer (FINAL)

…..2024 Auction form

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Willy Porter Returns to Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake, Wisconsin

Green Lake, Wis. (January 08, 2024) – Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Willy Porter will return to take
the stage at the historic Thrasher Opera House in Downtown Green Lake, Wisconsin, on Saturday night,
February 17, at 7:30 p.m. Porter has been touring solo and with ensembles of different sizes and shapes
for over 30 years now. Porter continues a musical and personal odyssey spanning over two decades, 11
albums, and multiple continents. His journey has been defined by an inquisitive love for humanity and
the language that describes what we all hold to be true. Porter’s songs weave a universal perspective
about human existence’s questions, struggles, and triumphs. His live shows are guitar-driven grit, soul,
silence, and muscle– at times electrifying, dynamic, and unique in the way that Porter’s voice blends and
fuses with his fretwork. A largely self-taught musician, Porter began treating audiences to his brand of
guitar playing and wry storytelling in the late ’80s while living in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1990, he
released his first full-length independent album, The Trees Have Soul, and his touring life has flowed
steadily ever since. Porter has logged millions of miles across America, Canada, the UK, and Europe
touring solo, as well as with various incarnations of the Willy Porter Band and in support of artists like
Tori Amos, Paul Simon, Jethro Tull, Sting, and Jeff Beck. The show will also feature opener Carisa.
Adam’s Rib of Green Lake generously sponsors the Willy Porter show.
Tickets for Willy Porter 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