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".
River Valley Players is holding auditions for their 2026 production of Neil Simon's fast-paced comedy, Rumors, directed by Ari Pollack.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join the Slowpoke Lounge & Cabaret for a performance by the Troubadours of Rhythm! Debuting in 2023, the Troubadours are a captivating journey through time, skillfully led by Milwaukee legend Jon Mroz. Drawing inspiration from the electrifying ambiance of the late 1920s and early 1930s South Side Chicago and North Side Milwaukee, this ensemble acts as a musical time machine, transporting listeners and dancers to an era of exuberance and innovation.
Join American Players Theatre for the opening night of The Two "Gentlemen" of Verona. Award-winning playwright Aaron Posner breathes new life into one of Shakespeare’s earliest comedies, and features music by composer and co-lyricist Greg Kotis. Dubbed "The Almost-Musical Hit of the Summer," this fresh adaptation walks up to the line of a musical and straps on a banjo, giving the production a heart-filling, Americana kick. The story follows childhood friends Proteus and Valentine as their relationships are tested and promises are broken when they both fall in love with Silvia in Milan. Complete with a live jug band, a couple of clowns, a group of outlaws, and one uncanny dog, it is a poetic, feel-good event where Shakespearean verse still rings from every stanza.
Kick off your Sunday morning with a feel-good yoga flow and a creative bouquet-building experience in the barn at Twin Crix Farm! This 45-minute, beginner-friendly class offers a refreshing way to welcome the upcoming week with fresh air in a gorgeous rural setting. Following your practice, stay for the Briarwood Flowers bloom bar to pick from buckets of fresh-cut, in-season local flowers—including cosmos, zinnias, dahlias, and celosia—grown right down the road in Spring Green. You'll get to select your favorites and assemble a custom bouquet to take home.
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.
All are welcome to Unity Chapel's Summer Sundays—casual, welcoming worship and speaking events with reflections on values, belonging, history, and spaces featuring reflective silence and shared singing.
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.