Rolling in to 2022, welcome to the new year! |
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The "month of love" is upon us, February, with Valentines day in the middle... It occurs to us that love is such an inspiration for creativity, whether in paintings, sculptures, literature and of course music... So many love songs have been composed over the centuries...What is your favorite love song?
Have fun making valentines. Here are some great ideas to make you own!
We are excited because we are planning the 2022 Community Art Project, and it will be something that literally everyone can partake in, utilizing their creativity and imagination. We will reveal the project next month, but in the meantime, here are some clues:
- We will show up at various events so you can partake,
- Individual kits will be available soon, so young and old can help us create something beautiful!
- Watch for your first chance to partake at the Irish Wake in March!!!
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!
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The WCAB Irish Wake has been on hold due to COVID, for a couple years. Last year, you may remember that we did a FB Live performance with our Irish Music playing friends, and while it was fun playing for you all, it just totally was NOT the same as being together. So stay tuned and save the date for 2022!
On the Actual St. Patrick's Day, Thursday March 17
Go here, there will be more details soon!
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WCAB's Waupaca Local Live February Show
Featuring
The Station
Thursday, February 17 at 7pm
7:00pm Live in the Studio and Live on Facebook!
Contact Us if you would like to be in the small, safe, masked live audience!
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The Station is an up and coming string band from Central Wisconsin that plays original bluegrass, folk and rock. They are working on an EP set to be released in the spring, and have already shared a video,
Want to join us in the studio? if you are willing to mask up, you can be part of the live studio audience! DM us and we will give you the details!
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View previous programs from the past 5 years here! Great musicians, interesting dialogue and great music!
We seek to bring local and regional musical excellence to the airwaves!
We have lots of exciting shows planned for 2022, but if you know of a musician who has original music that you think would be great on our show, Contact us! We are doing winter and spring booking now!
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The Waupaca Community Arts HUB
a program of the Waupaca Community Arts Board
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There is always a lot of new NEWS to report from WCAB's Arts HUB!
on Saturday, February 5
from 1-3 pm.
Come meet our Director, Laura Colbert, who will be serving up pizza! Sliced Pizza will donate part of the proceeds for each pizza sold to the Arts HUB! (Thanks, Sliced Pizza!!!) Go here for more details, and we hope to see a lot of you on Saturday!
Upcoming Classes: ADULTS!!!
You asked for it and we heard you! We will be offering a couple of Adult Art Classes in February and March! Spend the evening getting creative at the HUB!
February: Pet Portraits: a 2-week course with Artist BOORAS, on Wednesdays!
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New Kid Art Classes for February |
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"Pet Portraits for Youth with Artist BOORAS
2 Consecutive Wednesdays, Feb 23 and March 2, 2:30-4
Kids will create a black and white Pet Portrait based on a photo they supply. It can be a print or a digital photo. This is a two-part workshop — “Preparation” and “Final Art.” We will use an art tool called a china marker. This is a black, paper-wrapped crayon, also known as a grease marker. Materials are provided for artwork from 8” x 10”, up to 11” x 14”. Participants can bring their own materials for larger sizes.
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"Art Journaling" with Artist Laura Reynolds
2 Consecutive Tuesdays. Feb 22 and March 1, — 3:30-5 p.m.
Ages: 7-12
Learn to create an Art Journal. An art journal is a visual diary that allows students to practice making art through self-expression. Kids love engaging in daily art, all supplies included. A fun way to support off-screen creativity!
And as Always, we have:
Listen to what our students are saying...
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Other February Happenings... in and around our community! |
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Waupaca King and In Between |
Why do we continue to talk about Waupaca King and In Between in an arts and culture publication? It's because our local retailers have a very uniquely supportive relationship with our Arts Organizations, and are supportive of our projects, events and ideas, and active in planning for the Arts and Culture plans in our area. Having such an awesome community means subtle and real relationships on hundreds of levels. A strong downtown creates a vibrant center of our community, and this vibrant center is the backdrop for gathering, events, and so many wonderful ways we express ourselves.
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Waupaca Area Arts and Culture Network |
The WAACN is a network of organizations, creatives and business who have a common goal to work together to create a vibrant creative community. Each member of the network is interested in some aspect of the arts or culture in the Waupaca area. Together, we work collaboratively to support the intention of creating an arts and culture-rich community.
The WAACN will be meeting on
February 24 at 6pm
Our Agenda includes catching up on the progress of the Arts and Culture Plan, Networking and co-supporting, and planning for WAACN's future! All are welcome to join this active vibrant group!
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COMING SOON........YOUTH ART
MONTH
Saturday, February 5, 2022 to Saturday, April 9, 2022
Youth Art Month is an annual exhibit and collaboration between the School District of Waupaca, the Waupaca Area Public Library, and Waupaca Public Library Foundation, to show off the best artwork from Kindergarten-12th Grade students. Stop by the exhibit February 5-April 9 in the Waupaca Area Library Exhibit Room (lower level), or visit our ONLINE GALLERY this year. Pieces are selected by school district art teachers and juried by local artists. In lieu of our traditional awards reception, join us for our VIRTUAL AWARDS CEREMONY (available 6pm, Tuesday March 1).
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Want to help brighten up Valentine's Day for some of our area senior citizens?
- Make a Valentine (please don't use any glitter!) - and don't address it to a specific person
- Put your Valentine into a plastic baggie (any size is fine)
- Please use one baggie per Valentine - they will be delivered individually to area senior citizen residents
- Drop your Valentines off at at the Library anytime prior to February 9!
We'll deliver the Valentine's to area senior care facilities by February 14 - so that those residents can enjoy a Happy Valentines Day!
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The Waupaca Area Public Library |
Positivity and Rebounding in Tough Times
(a 4-part series)
Session 1: The Benefits of Nature on Mental Health
Thursday, February 3, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
you will receive a Zoom link a few days before the session takes place!
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FEBRUARY TEEN ACTIVITIES
- Teen Volunteer Agents - In-Person, Meeting Rooms A & B on Wednesday, February 2nd from 4:00-5:00. (Masks required.)
- Anime/Manga Club - In-Person, Meeting Rooms A & B on Wednesday, February 16th from 3:00-4:00. (Masks required.)
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The Waupaca Historical Society |
Check out the new Little Free Art Box in front of the Holly Center!
The Little Free Art Box has Postcard Kits! Make your own postcards that you can actually send in the mail with the stuff included in these kits! While supplies last!
The Waupaca Historical Society is partnering with the Waupaca Area Public Library to offer free art supplies and kits to the community! The Little Free Art Box is located underneath the Little Free Library in front of the Holly History and Genealogy Center. If you have extra art supplies at home, please feel free to donate them to the box by placing them in bags inside.
February Program:
Thursday, February 17 at 6 p.m.
“Bethany Home of Waupaca: 125 Years
of Care”
This program will take place at the Holly Center! Masks encouraged!
Also, continue to send in your COVID STORIES!
The Historical Society is collecting memories and stories from the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021. These collections will be preserved at the Holly History and Genealogy Center to help future generations understand this time in Waupaca, our state, and our country. Surveys are available on the WHS website.
The surveys can be emailed or mailed to WHS, 321 S. Main Street, Waupaca, WI 54981.
New Winter Hours at the Holly Center: Wednesday -Friday 10am-2pm!
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The Waupaca Fine Arts Festival: February Plays and the Art Show! |
Love Letters Feb 10 and 12
Hate Mail Feb 11 and 13.
Go HERE for details and ticket information.
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ATTENTION ARTISTS!
59th Waupaca Art Show continues to accept entries!
The show will take place starting March 26 at Danes Hall.
Registration is now open!
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Make this Mardi Gras Bracelet in a free online class!
Mardi Gras Bracelet Class is on
Tuesday February 8
at 6pm, online FB
A Touch of Glass Studio has locations downtown Waupaca and out "in the country" off HWY 54 heading West...They offer classes, and you can sign up in person or online!
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The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce |
The Chamber recently held it's Annual Awards Ceremony, and honored businesses and retailers throughout the community at a fun 70's themed celebration at Par 4 Bistro. Pictured are the Chamber and Visitor and Convention Bureau staff, hamming it up. Thanks Chamber for supporting our local businesses!
Go here to see more fun pics and lists of award winners!
SAVE the DATE:
Strawberry Fest will be held Saturday,
June 18, 2022 [9am-4pm]
We are planning for this event now, and looking for vendors!
For more information or to download an artist/crafter or reseller booth application:
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Quite possibly one of the coolest February events...
Saturday, February 26 at 6pm.
Join us for a winter's evening around multiple bonfires in the field behind the Jensen Community Center.
Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 6 p.m.
We'll provide the bonfires, bean bag boards/bags, and music. Please bring your own drinks, campfire chairs, food for roasting, roasting sticks, blankets, and warm clothing.
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It's time to think about becoming part of the annual Tomorrow River Variety Show! You know you want to be on stage....
Get ready to sign up, the show is in April, so you have time to think of something marvelous!
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Judah Studios February Classes |
February Valentine Couples Cooking Class takes place on Wednesday, February 9...
Come with your partner and watch a decadent meal prepared before your eyes! Of course, you get to sample as well...
Other classes in February include:
*Wool Needle Felting on Feb 5, and Market *Basket making class on Feb 12...
To sign up just call Jen at 715-347-4544 or GO HERE for more information!
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Lessons from the
Art Iola
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Basket making and Watercolor classes will be held at Lessons form the Art in Iola in February! Sign up today!
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Love and Anti-Love Poems with the Women of Poetry Unlocked! |
Poetry Unlocked brings together literary artists on the second Monday of each month. The group is based in Appleton, but we can all join in when they are on ZOOM!
Join us for our Valentine's Day reading and open mic featuring the Poetry Unlocked team — including the exceptional Cathryn Cofell! (who is one of the Waupaca Sidewalk Poetry poets!)This session is going to be on zoom, and you must register ahead of time to attend.
Listen to the 4 wonderful poets, as well as participate in the Poetry Open Mic!
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Amoco and the Filling Station February Thursday Generosity Days |
The Amoco Station and The Filling Station continue their generosity and support of local organizations, by donating 20 cents per gallon/20% of their proceeds on Thursday, February 3, to the Rural Access to Justice!
Rural Access to Justice is committed to providing reduced-rate legal representation to clients whose needs are not met by existing programs and who otherwise lack affordable access to legal counsel.
Thank you to these local businesses for being so awesome!
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Waupaca Danes Hall's Granite Cellar |
Reservations are being accepted for this special Valentines Day Dinner, catered by the Green Fountain Inn! Enjoy cocktails at the Granite Cellar, and then Dine in the beauty of the Grand Ballroom of the Historic Danes hall!
And remember: Danes Hall Granite Cellar has Karaoke nights and live music on Thursday nights! Check it out!
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Winchester has TWO February Programs!
All programs are free, and will be in person as well as streamed on various platforms.
Watching Paint Dry: It's More Fascinating than it Sounds!
Monday, February 21
6:30 pm
City Council Chambers
Allison Fleshman, PhD, associate professor of Chemistry at Lawrence University, has always loved the arts, so a fun side project of hers is identifying the chemical composition of pigments and inks in medieval manuscripts. Allison will take you on a chemical adventure into the captivating world of oil paintings.
Also in February:
Cultivating Creativity as We Age: Resisting the Pull of Apathy
Monday, February 7
6:30 pm
City Council Chambers
Rev. Thomas Aldworth, PhD, presents strategies for cultivating creativity.
Aging inevitably leads to a diminishing of physical abilities but aging does not necessarily lead to a diminishing in imagination and creativity.
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Hartman's Creek Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe and Hike |
Join us in the woods by candlelight!
Saturday, February 26
5-8 pm
Hartman's Creek State Park
There will be trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing/hiking around Hartman Lake and through the woods. Trails start & end at the shelter where there will be warming fires (and bathrooms).
Park admission required (annual pass or pay on entry). Snowshoes will be available to rent for at the park for $5 from Adventure Outfitters. We will keep our FB page updated with updates & any changes. Hope to see you there!
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Waupaca Danes Hall's Granite Cellar |
Reservations are being accepted for this special Valentines Day Dinner, catered by the Green Fountain Inn! Enjoy cocktails at the Granite Cellar, and then Dine in the beauty of the Grand Ballroom of the Historic Danes hall!
And remember: Danes Hall Granite Cellar has Karaoke nights and Open Mic nights, and live music on Thursday nights! Check it out!
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The Center for Living Well |
Lots going on at the Center for Living Well in Iola!
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Wednesdays with Wags at the Wheel House |
Come on out to the Wheel House for
Live Music with MoJoe and Flipside!
Wednesday, February 2
7:30pm
Wheelhouse Wednesday with Wags Series
Live music with Tony Wagner and the band, MoJoe...
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Don't miss this Jazz Field Trip to either Stevens Point or Appleton...
JD Walter has become a pioneer of improvisation and electronic innovations in the world of jazz. His recording career spans 20 years and his purist progressive approach to jazz music has been recognized worldwide.
Go to the website for ticket info and extensive information on this great artist!
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The 2022 Iola Winter Carnival |
The 60th Annual Iola Winter Carnival (IWC) will be held Feb. 4-6. The only events cancelled are the Norwegian Lutefisk Supper and the Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Indoor Craft Show.
6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4: the 6th Annual Snow Bully Fat Bike Race at the Iola Winter Sports Club
8 am Saturday Feb 5: The Ice Sculpting Contest at Chet Krause Legacy Park
Registration for the Free Children’s Ice Fishing Contest on Lake Iola begins at 9:30 a.m.
Other events on Saturday include Skijoring at 1 p.m., crowning of the Queen of Snows at 3 p.m. and the Iola Twilight Snowshoe Race at 6 p.m. These three events will be at the Iola Winter Sports Club.
Noon on Sunday Feb 6: The Central Ski Jumping Championships will begin at noon at the Iola Winter Sports Club.
A full narrative of events is on the
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Continue to Spread the LOVE during February!
We are sending our entire community a loving valentine this February, wishing you a great month, and that you find connection and hope through the arts. See you soon, Waupaca!
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