Ripon Public Library February Schedule
FEBRUAY SCHEDULE
Ripon, WI- Ripon Public Library is excited to announce its February lineup of events and offerings for all ages! Thanks to the Friends of the Library and other generous donors, programming is always free.
SUN FEB 11 | 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. Featuring Starfinder a space-based role-playing game of action and adventure. Introducing The Creature Comes for Us card game! Play as a group of people preparing to fight against a currently unknown threat. Beginners welcome. No registration necessary.
MON FEB 12 | 2 PM | MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE
Enjoy a newly released movie on the big screen with complimentary popcorn! Visit the library website for title and rating information.
MON FEB 12 | 6:00-7:30 PM | ALL NATURAL SERIES | BOTANICA NATURALS: The Benefits of Natural Skincare
New All Natural Series: featuring local business owner, Denise Lynn! Denise will give a presentation on using natural products followed by a brief demonstration and question and answer session. All are welcome!
THU FEB 15 | 6-7:30 PM | CRAFT CLUB: DIY BATH SALTS & SHOWER STEAMERS | AGES 10+
Drop in and make your own scented bath salts or shower steamers. For ages 10+ up, Youth need adult supervision. No registration required.
SAT FEB 17 | 10 AM—NOON | TEEN PROGRAM | PEG BOARD LITE BRITE |
Teens are invited to help paint golf tees and a peg board to create a pseudo–Lite Brite station in the teen space.
WED FEB 21 | 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.
MON FEB 26 | 2 PM | CLASSIC MOVIE MONDAY
Join us to relive the glory days of the black and white movies! Popcorn included! Visit the library website for title and rating information.
MON FEB 26 | 6:30-7:30 PM | ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION: The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley
Enjoy a lively and friendly discussion with other readers.
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.
Irish Folk Artists Reverie Road to Play Thrasher Opera House
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 3, 2024 | CONTACT: Jason Mansmith920.294.4279jason@thrasheroperahouse.com |
Irish Folk Artists Reverie Road to Play Thrasher Opera House on Feb. 09
Green Lake, Wis. (January 3, 2024) – Join Reverie Road on Friday, February 09, as they present a vibrant and diverse Celtic fusion, bringing together the talents of fiddler Winifred Horan and accordionist John Williams, both founding members of Solas. Joining them are former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and the accomplished Jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal, recognized as a Young Steinway Artist. This dynamic collaboration showcases the mastery of four prominent traditional and virtuosic folk artists, who have collectively enchanted global audiences across studios and stages throughout the past three decades.
Deeply rooted in their shared Irish heritage, Reverie Road skillfully blends humor with musical insight, showcasing their innate talents. Their artistic journey explores the essence of Irish musical traditions while embarking on new adventures, featuring a repertoire that includes distilled airs, continental waltzes, and lively reels and jigs. The band’s dynamic chemistry is fueled by two accomplished, classically trained fiddlers who not only share a background as award-winning Irish dancers but are also complemented by two instrumentalists dedicated to redefining traditional accompaniment and rhythm sections. Together, they create a captivating concert experience that will uplift audiences’ spirits and get them enthusiastically on their feet.
Tickets for Reverie Road’s performance on Friday, February 09, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. are $30 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 he/him/his Thrasher Opera HouseMarketing Director P.O. Box 4 • 506 Mill St. Green Lake, WI • 54941-0004 P: 920.294.4279 C: 920.295.2556 |
