A Summer we can actually get excited about! |
|
We are thrilled that so many are getting vaccinated, making it possible for us to plan so many cool events this summer! We at WCAB are so excited to see you all again!
Enjoy this newsletter, it is chock-full!!!! As always, we encourage you to browse through: see all the happenings and many opportunities in our community, and if you feel curious, click on the bright blue links to take a deeper dive and get more details!
|
|
The Sidewalk Poetry Committee continues to move forward with its goal of embedding 16 poems into the newly laid sidewalks on Waupaca's Main Street. The actual imprints for the 16 poems have arrived in our city! They will soon be used to imprint the first 8 poems, on North Main Street, as the city gets ready to do the final sidewalk creation. |
|
Stay Tuned for Sidewalk Poetry! |
Coming soon, the decorative parts of the sidewalks will be laid. They will
be in a light red color and that is where the poems will be embedded.
The plan is for the WCAB webpage to print 1-2 poems that will go into the
sidewalks of the northern most blocks weekly from June 20-July 25th.
Watch for more updates about the sidewalk poetry as the renovation continues
to the remaining 2 blocks of Main street.
|
|
|
|
WCAB's 3-D Alley Mini Mural Project |
The Murals have been selected...the Permits are in progress, and painting will commence starting the first weekend in June! Stop down to the alleyways downtown Waupaca to see muralists in action!
|
|
|
|
WCAB's Summer Nights Concerts kick off in June! |
We are thrilled to be back with Waupaca's Summer Nights Concert series! We will be kicking it off with our favorites,
Wednesday June 30
at South Park!
Start the night at 5:30 with our Family Art Project! Bring the kids, and create something awesome! Also, plan to have dinner! Food available from Primitive Pastures!
Then, the music starts at 7pm.
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, and some cash for the 50/50 raffle! and, please bring an item for the Waupaca Area Food Pantry.
|
|
Copper Box is a Roots/Americana quartet loaded with energy and a mountain of instruments, influenced by blues, jazz, rock, and polka. Copper Box continues to deliver a punch in entertainment and musicality, playing familiar songs with a twist in a multi-genre accord (polka-rock-blues), as well as their own originals.
We are happy to bring this excellent band back to Waupaca to perform at Waupaca's Summer Nights! We hope you can join us for the first Summer Night concert of 2021. It will be so good to be back!!!
|
|
WCAB's Waupaca Local Live:
Our June show will showcase the music of emerging singer-songwriter Amanda Straub!
Thursday, June 17 at 7pm on Facebook Live!
|
Amanda grew up with music all around her. Her family sings at every gathering, melodies are woven into the tapestry of her experience.
She's been singing in the reggae band, Kyerokaya since 2015, which helped her to build confidence onstage and spark the desire to pick up the guitar after some years of neglect. In that time, a few songs of her own have emerged.
Amanda loves freeform songs, that pour out without preconception: songs that come spiraling to her like a maple seed helicopter. If she doesn't catch it mid-flight, it fades into the rest. Join co-hosts Barb Laedtke and Tammie Jo Berg, as they hear this emerging singer songwriter share some original songs and talk about her creative process! Go here to hear Amanda cover a Johnny Cash song....
|
|
We are back in the studio! Due to Covid precautions, we will not have a live audience just yet, but we are happy to be back with our 96.3FM crew who will make the sound quality excellent: what we had been used to prior to Covid. Looking forward to more shows produced by our tech staff in the coming months! Stay tuned, we have some great events lined up!!!
|
We seek to bring local and regional musical excellence to the airwaves! If you have suggestions for musical talent that you would like to hear on our show, send us a message via our Facebook page!
|
|
The Waupaca Community Arts HUB |
The Waupaca Community Arts Hub is now open! We have a great summer planned with the arts for kids! We are offering summer art classes for kids ages 8-14, starting in July:
- Painting Class with Local artist Dort Dewild on July 12-14
- 3D Sculpture Class with artist Greg Luedtke on July 19-21
- Mandala Painting Class with artist Delaney Schroeder on July 26-28
- check out the August classes as well, and sign up today!!!
Plus: Private Music Lessons are available: Drum, Piano and Guitar, for all ages!
Go here for more information on how to sign up for music lessons.
We are excited to start our program. Check out our new website, and join us at the Hub, a place where creativity comes to grow!!!
|
|
The Waupaca Area Arts and Culture Network |
|
The Waupaca Area Arts and Culture Network is a monthly meeting of Waupaca's arts and cultural organizations, city and business leaders, who share information, mutually support each other, and work together on events that enrich our community. Join us! WE love welcoming new members to our collaborative network!
|
|
The WAACN meets at 6 pm on the 4th Thursday of each month, on ZOOM! Join us! Send us a FB message to get the zoom link! |
At the WAACN's last meeting in May, we continued to discuss updating the Waupaca Arts and Culture Plan, and are excited to work together to set new creative goals for our community. An event is planned for September 2021, with Arts and Culture stakeholders. Waupaca is a community that prioritizes the arts! If you care about Arts and Culture, Join us!
|
|
Other JUNE Happenings... in and around our community!
Events, classes, stress relief and local artisan shopping!
|
|
 |
Attention Serious Artists: There is still time for this fantastic opportunity to submit designs for a major piece of Public Art that will enhance Waupaca's Downtown!
The City of Waupaca invites artists to submit their qualifications for the commission of a significant public art installation at the intersection of West Session Street and MainStreet.
A successful project will foster a greater sense of place and identity in our historic downtown by interacting with the theme of “Gateway to Waupaca’s Waters.”
Artists with experience creating site specific art installations whose work reflects and engages community are encouraged to apply.
Submissions due July 12 at 4:30 pm
Go HERE for more information on how to submit!
|
|
|
|
Check out a couple of events in our neighboring community of Amherst in June!
School's Out for Summer
June 3
5-8 pm
A local celebration of the end of school! Games, food, live music and more! Go here for more information.
|
Amherst Wine Walk
Friday June 25
4-8 pm
An evening in downtown Amherst, the 2nd Annual TRBA Wine Walk will stop at up to 20 businesses with 2 pours of Wisconsin wine at each stop and appetizers/snacks.
Tickets will be limited to 300 available online. Go here for more info!
|
|
|
|
Life Class Thursday, June 3
at 6pm on ZOOM
Join us for the last installment in our series "Whole People," brought to you by Twin Cities PBS. This 4-part virtual series focuses on the importance of creating a community that is safe, vibrant, resilient and connected for ALL!
- Part 4-Whole People: family solutions
"It takes a village” …; what part will you play in building a compassionate community?
|
|
The Waupaca Area Public Library |
The Library is Open For 30 Minute Visits and More!
- Visits - 30 minutes
- Computer Use - 1 hour
- Study Rooms - 4 hours
- Conference Room- 4 hours, groups of 4 or less
- Curbside Deliveries
- Outdoor Programs Coming Soon!
Call to reserve a computer or study room slot, and request items for pickup. You can also place hold requests on infosoup.
|
|
|
|
|
If you think you don’t like jazz, think again!
Jazz Coterie is a curated, pop-up, live music concert series setting out to showcase the finest classic and contemporary jazz artists from across the state, the country, and the globe. Through diverse programming, we seek to explore the foundation and future of this ever-evolving genre. And to have a great time doing it!
|
Monday, June 21
6:30-9:00 pm
aboard the Chief Waupaca!
A swingin’ sunset cruise aboard the Chief Waupaca with New York trumpeter and crooner Benny Benack III. Cruise directors Angela, Gene, Ryan and Kyle will do their darnedest to help keep everyone afloat. Anchors aweigh!
6:30PM Boarding | 7:00PM Launch
|
|
|
|
The summer musical will not take place this summer, but instead, the Waupaca Community Theater will be gearing up for a Christmas musical, and tryouts are in June!
The Waupaca Community Theater will be holding auditions for an upcoming musical to be held in December....
Nunsense!
Book, Music & Lyrics By Dan Goggin
Co-Directed by Liz Kelley & Linda Trepasso
AUDITIONS
Saturday, June 12 from 9am-3pm
Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca
PERFORMANCES
December 9, 10 & 11 at 7pm • December 12 at 2pm
|
|
|
|
The Waupaca Historical Society |
- This June, we start our "Second Weekends of the Summer!" On these weekends, both the Hutchinson House Museum (1-4 p.m.) and Depot (12-5 p.m.) will be open for tours. These weekends will be featured in June, July and August.
-
Starting Thurs, June 10, the Holly Center will be open Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Fridays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Stop in to view the new exhibits or work on your local or family research!
-
It doesn't feel like summer in Waupaca until we experience Strawberry Fest! This year, Strawberry Fest will be held on Sat., June 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot. Check out our NEW outdoor exhibit, "Waupaca's Main Street," a historical look at the Main Street from 1849 to today! Then grab a cold drink or snack at our refreshment stand, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
-
The Depot will also be open during Strawberry Fest weekend--Sat., June 19 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun., June 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
|
|
Lost Arts at the Hutchinson House Museum
June 26
10am-2pm
Hutchinson House
One of our Summer Porch events!
Visit the Hutchinson House Museum and take a step back in time to learn about arts, crafts and hobbies common more than 100 years ago! Demonstrators will show how they are keeping these arts alive—from wood carving and spinning wool to basketweaving and needle felting. Take part in family activities like weaving and quill writing, along with other interactive demonstrations. And enjoy old-time music from Flip o’ the Coin from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Hutchinson House porch! Refreshments will be served.
|
|
The Waupaca Area Model Railroaders club will be hosting the
31st annual Strawberry Fest
Model Railroad show.
There will be operating model railroad layouts, a Thomas the Tank Engine play table, vendors that will be selling model trains and delicious food to eat. This show is FREE to the public.
Hours are:
Saturday June 19: 9 AM-5PM
Sunday June 20: 10AM-3PM
held at the Waupaca Rec Center
|
|
Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce
How exciting to be able to resume a Waupaca Tradition: Strawberryfest is happening again! Start your summer with this event!
June 19
9am-4pm
Strawberry Fest is a family festival that features an arts/crafts fair with more than 100 vendors from across the Midwest, strawberry shortcake, music, great food and more!
Due to reconstruction of Main Street taking place during the summer of 2021, Strawberry Fest will be relocated this year. We will utilize the Trinity Lutheran Church Parking Lot (206 East Badger Street) and Jefferson Street (from Badger to Deer Street).
Strawberryfest features food, live music, kids activities and more.
Sunday June 20 continue the fun with the Annual Model Railroad Show at the Waupaca Rec Center!
|
Check the Waupaca Area Chamber's Community Calendar for tons of summer events!
|
|
Wega Hometown Days
Saturday, June 12
9am
Downtown Weyauwega
Kick off your summer on Main St. in Weyauwega! It will be a day filled with many activities and entertainment. Shop our local businesses and see what they have to offer.
Activities:
Corn Hole Tournament
(Contact Chris @ (920)505-8066)
Vendors, Kids Activities, Food, Beverages and more!
Live Music Entertainment:
Vice Versa (rock)
2-5 pm
The Rejects (rock)
7-11 pm
|
|
The Waupaca Farm Market is open on Saturdays, at 9 am, across from Kwik Trip on Fulton Street! The variety of vendors is incredible, and the vibe is all community! Check it out, get your produce and so much more at the Farm market!!! produce, plants, hand made toys, bakery, coffee, local meat and eggs and maple syrup, mushrooms...
Go Here for vendor list (more than ever!!!) and more information!
|
|
|
|
Public Art Regional Workshop
Thursday, June 3
9am-4pm
Danes Hall, Waupaca
|
|
Are you interested in public art and place making?
This downtown workshop series will feature three smaller regional events focused on Public Art and Design. Waupaca is a host city, and will share our success stories incorporating the arts into downtown, and participants will also hear from Public Arts expert Karin Wolf on strategies to engage the public and your arts community to develop sustainable projects. The workshop will end with the installation of a temporary art exhibit!
You must register to attend this workshop.
|
|
|
|
As we are deep in to the Downtown Remodeling project, our downtown retailers want to remind you that they are still OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Check out the back door entrances of many of our local retailers: Explore the alley in June, and watch a mural being made!!!
Go here for an online directory of our downtown businesses.
|
|
Winchester Academy is launching its Summer Virtual Series.
Here are the June lectures:
Monday, June 14: Racial Wealth Equity, with Chuck Self, CFA, an Appleton based registered investment advisor and serves on the board of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region.
Check out Winchester's full summer line-up, and take advantoage of these great free learning opportunities!
|
|
|
|
Schueller's has a couple of great events in June! Check them out!
Heavy metal Barbeque
June 12
6pm
More Metal, More Burgers, More Beer. This year we're beefing it up BIG TIME Get ready for an insane lightshow! Sure to blow your mind! Outdoor Event, Straight up shredding all night long. Oh and ALL YOU CAN EAT BURGERS N BRATS
|
Open Mic
Saturday June 19
8pm
|
|
The Center for Living Well has many opportunities for achieving your highest degree of wellness! Here are just a couple of them...
Wednesday Water Meditations
Wednesdays in June
Various times, various lakes!
A 1 hour paddle on a different lake each week. Join us for a relaxing paddle and a guided meditation.
6/2 - Sand Lake, Scandinavia, 7:30am
6/9 - Bear Lake, Amherst, 9pm-star gazing
6/16 - Schoolhouse Lake, Iola, 6pm
6/23 - Lake Emily, Amherst, 6pm
6/20 - Hatch Lake, Iola, 6pm
|
Monday Morning Yoga
Mondays
9am
The Center for Living Well
Iola
It is a beautiful way to start your day and your week. I welcome your presence at this Gentle Yoga class.
|
|
|
|
Juneteenth Celebration
June 19, 11am-2pm
Stevens Point
Join in on this grassroots celebration of Juneteenth, otherwise known as Freedom Day, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. All are welcome to attend and learn more about this celebration and how we can continue to work to create equity in our communities.
GO HERE for more details on this event.
GO HERE to learn more about Juneteenth.
|
|
Park and Watch Outdoor Movie
The Croods
Friday June 11
7pm
At the Airport!
Join us for another free Park & Watch event taking place out at the airport to watch The Croods: A New Age! The movie will be playing through the speakers so you can sit and relax in your vehicle while watching the movie!
Bring some blankets and snacks to cozy up in your vehicle while watching the movie on the big screen.
|
|
|
The Midwest REnewable Energy Association presents
The MREA Member Celebration
June 26, 2021
9am-10pm
Custer MREA grounds
Join us in the rolling hills of Custer, WI on Saturday, June 26th for an outdoor, socially distanced event celebrating clean energy and sustainability!
The day will be packed full of 10+ hours of live music, inspiring keynote speakers, local food and beer, and family-friendly activities
.
Not a member? Not a problem! We've missed seeing you this past year, so we’ve opened this event up to the general public. Everyone is welcome.
Tickets to this event are limited and must be purchased in advance, so don’t wait–get yours today!
|
|
|
|
Lost and Found
June 11
6:30-8:30
South Park
Join us for this LIVE storytelling event and share your personal story that fits the theme of “Lost & Found”. Or maybe you have a great story of simply losing OR finding something. Creative interpretation of our theme is always welcomed and encouraged! There are so many ways in which we have experienced “Lost & Found” and we want to hear your stories about these experiences. Or come to just listen and enjoy the art of storytelling and the depth of stories that exist right here in our community.
Reservations are encouraged and can be done through the “Get Tickets” link on this event page. PLEASE bring your own chairs/blankets for sitting and some cash! Nonalcoholic beverages will be sold.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nocturne: An Evening of Dance i s a live dance performance at the Amherst Opera House. The performance features two original pieces choreographed by Constance Anderson of Sock Opera Dance and Monica Endres.
A small reception will follow the performance, with an opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy refreshments from Upstream Cider and Main Grain Bakery.
|
|
|
|
|
|
ARTicipation Week and Arts on the Square 2021 is just a couple months away! |
We are still accepting just a few more submissions for the juried art show on Saturday August 21. If you are an artist who would like to be part of the juried art show, please visit our page for information on submissions.
We also have some volunteer opportunities available, be part of the fun! Go here to sign up!
And if you would like to support our program with your logo for just 25 bucks, contact us by June 8!!! We have a little room left and it's always good to be a supporter! Send us an email.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
