• One-Day Workshop: Raku Firing

    One-Day Workshop: Raku Firing
    Adamah Art Studios (Bethel Horizons) 4681 County Road ZZ, Dodgeville, Wisconsin, United States

    Raku firing is a fast, dramatic process that produces unique textures, crackles, and colors you can’t achieve in traditional kilns. Participants will learn the fundamentals of Raku firing, including glazing techniques, firing, and post-firing reduction, in a one-day workshop. This workshop is perfect for beginners curious about Raku as well as experienced makers looking to explore a fast, experimental firing method

    $140
  • White Oak Festival

    White Oak Festival
    White Oak Savanna Events Farm & Sanctuary 4352 State Road 23, Dodgeville, Wisconsin, United States

    The 7th Annual White Oak Festival is a weekend of live music, outdoor activities, and community gatherings at the White Oak Savanna. It includes various musical performances, workshops, and a guided nature walk by one of the Driftless Area Land Conservancy's staff members.

    $55
  • Spring Green Letter Writing Society

    Spring Green Letter Writing Society
    Spring Green Community Library 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States

    The Spring Green Letter Writing Society is bringing back the art of letter writing. Join them at the library to write a letter to a loved one, a penpal, or even a total stranger. All necessary supplies will be provided—including a typewriter—along with snacks and information for individuals who would love to receive mail. It is a wonderful way to spend a Saturday for anyone who enjoys stationery, the anticipation of getting mail, or simply spreading joy.

    Free
  • Paul Joseph Ryan’s ‘The Little Strange Forest in the Library’

    Spring Green Community Library 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States

    Paul Joseph Ryan exhibits "The Little Strange Forest in the Library" at the Glass Case Gallery in August. An artist and poet, Ryan expresses his love for libraries as a sanctuary for imagination. The exhibit explores perception beyond sight, emphasizing dreams and boundless potential. It is open during regular library hours.

    Free
  • Deb Cavanaugh’s Quilts in the Community Room Gallery

    Spring Green Community Library 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States

    Deb Cavanaugh's quilts are on display in the Community Room Gallery throughout August, showcasing her 50-year journey in quilting inspired by her husband's grandmother. An additional presentation will occur on August 18 at 2 PM. The exhibit is open during library hours, and visitors can access it via the circulation desk.

    Free
  • Healing Through ArtFest

    Spring Green General Store 137 S. Albany Street, Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States

    Gather for the third festival of the summer at the general store, "Healing Through ArtFest," an afternoon dedicated to coming together in joy, art, and conversation. The event features four hours of live performances centered around the theme of healing in community rather than in isolation, a concept inspired by Sophie Strand's essay, "Make My Healing a Party Everyone is Invited To".

    Free
  • Opening Night: Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea

    American Players Theatre 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States

    Join American Players Theatre for the opening night of Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea. This "Modern Odyssey" is written by Nathan Alan Davis, directed by Tyrone Phillips, and features choreography by Victor Musoni. Set sail for a theatrical voyage where poetry and history flow together like boats on a silken sea. The story follows Dontrell, a teenager with a bright future whose ancestry is haunted by water. As he prepares for college, a riddle from an ancestor delivered by a dream pulls him toward his family's mysterious history and an ancestor lost at sea long ago. Searching for a connection to his past while his family attempts to anchor him in the present, Dontrell embarks on a lyrical, funny, and theatrical exploration of love, legacy, and self-discovery.

  • 3 Souls Live on the River Stage

    3 Souls Live on the River Stage
    Wisconsin Riverside Resort S13220 Shifflet Rd, Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States

    Enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon with live outdoor music on the River Stage. Sit back with a drink, enjoy something delicious, and take in the river view.

  • Frank Lloyd Wright and Ralph Waldo Emerson: Reclaiming the Promise of the American Project

    Hillside Theater - Taliesin 6604 Hwy 23, Spring Green, Wisconsin, United States

    Part of the Frank Lloyd Wright and the American Landscape Lecture Series, this presentation features guest speaker Professor Ayad Rahmani of Washington State University. By the middle of the 19th century, America was losing ground socially and politically, leading many to question its continued claim on freedom. This lecture examines how Frank Lloyd Wright looked to the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson to restore Americans' capacity for insight and innovation.

    $15
  • Sam Ness

    Drift Bake House 301 Dalogasa Dr, Arena, Wisconsin, United States

    Catch an evening of storytelling and fantastic live music featuring Sauk Prairie local Sam Ness. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure a table and enjoy some delicious food, before he lights up the stage.

    Free