Arts-related events are back in full swing around Southern Wisconsin. And the warmer temps of summer allow for several to take place outside on large patios, in city parks and betwixt sprawling country hills.
Arts & Culture
Revel Craft Club
Looking to get crafty this spring? Revel, a modern DIY studio and event space in Madison, has launched its reservation-only Craft Club, now through May 29 on Saturdays.
Milwaukee Art Museum’s Spring Season
Milwaukee Art Museum, which recently reopened, will offer both online and in-person events for the whole family this spring. Visitors can also enjoy exploring new artworks and exhibitions on the main and lower levels.
Milwaukee Museums Reopen
To the delight of Wisconsinites, Milwaukee museums have announced they are reopening in March 2021. By the end of the month, Discovery World, the Harley-Davidson Museum, the Milwaukee Public Museum and the Milwaukee Art Museum will all be safely reopened to the public.
Best New Fiction from Wisconsin Authors
Wisconsin is home to a number of published authors. And several of the most successful have new releases on tap for this year. Mystery to Me Bookstore “book barista” Hannah Oxley shares which ones worth pre-ordering or adding to library waitlists—stat.
Winter’s Wisconsin Author Events
Live readings are happening online over the next few months until local libraries, writers’ groups and bookstores can safely host events back onsite. Dotters Books co-owner Margaret Leonard recommends “saving the date”—and registering early—to be a part of these virtual audiences this month and next.
Wisconsin Voting Rights Advocates Host Screening of All In: The Fight for Democracy
On Jan. 28, Menikanaehkem, an Indigenous lead organization, along with several co-hosts, hosts a screening of the new film, All In: The Fight for Democracy, followed by a panel discussion with Wisconsin leaders advocating for voting rights.
Wisconsin’s Best Local Bookstores
There are a handful of beautiful and unique bookstores throughout Wisconsin that have stood the test of time. Here are some of the best in the state.
Under the Ghost Light: A Paranormal Halloween E-Venture
Though Overture Center for the Arts is currently closed, the historic Madison venue is offering a spooky way to ring in the season with a new interactive virtual event—Under the Ghost Light—on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m.
Madison Opera Offers Digital Fall Subscription
Although the Overture Center for the Arts is closed this fall, Madison Opera is still giving art enthusiasts the chance to see and hear their favorite talents take the stage.
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Harley-Davidson® Homecoming™ Event
Harley-Davidson® will celebrate its 120th Anniversary by launching the Harley-Davidson® Homecoming™ event, an annual four-day festival filled with music, food and moto-culture from July 13 to July 16 in Milwaukee.
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Wine with Alpacas at LondonDairy Alpaca Ranch
Enjoy a relaxing evening in the country at the LondonDairy Alpaca Ranch for a Wine tasting with Alpacas on Friday, July 15, or Saturday, July 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
$25.00
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The Dirty Ninja Mud Run for Kids™
Get ready for the ultimate outdoor obstacle course—equipped with mud pits, climbing and crawling elements, and a water slide at The Dirty Ninja Mud Run for Kids™ on Saturday, July 16 at Rener Park in West Bend.
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2022 Dane County Fair
The annual Dane County Fair is returning to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison for its family-friendly fun featuring a world-class carnival, free nightly concerts, animals, FMX Freestyle Motocross, Wheels of Agriculture, youth projects, food and commercial vendors, and more from July 21 to July 23.
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MKE Food Truck Fest
Milwaukee World Festival and OnMilwaukee are excited to announce that MKE Food Truck Fest will be back at Henry Maier Festival Park on Saturday, July 23.
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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Aviation anniversaries and notable personalities are part of the lineup as the nightly Theater in the Woods evening programs bring the world of aviation to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022. The 69th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention will take place from July 25 to July 31 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.