It's May, and finally Spring...Happy Spring from WCAB! |
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May is such a busy month in our community! We hope that this newsletter gives you a glimpse of some of the things happening, in addition to the end of school events, graduations, Mother's Day, gardens to be planted, and yards to be cleaned up...May is busy!
May Day meaning has changed throughout time. Traditions also have changed, but one thing is for sure: whether you celebrate workers, or new life, leave a May basket or dance around a Maypole, May Day is a sure sign that spring is coming! And after this long winter, we are happy to get on board and launch in to the "Lusty month of May!" And here is a special First Of May song from our May Waupaca Local Live guest, Pat Wiley!
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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Our 2022 Arts on the Square Image has been created!
We are so thrilled with the work of Artist Kenneth Lambert. Ken lives in Waupaca and has worked with the WCAB on many projects. We knew he would be able to capture what we wanted this year: our concept of the 2022 Community Art Project: Obelisks; and he fashioned a colorful, lively, symbol-rich image that reflects our culture and arts-rich environment! You will see this image everywhere this summer: on posters, save the date cards, yard signs, the festival program, our website and more! We will even try to get it on a T-shirt in time for you to wear it to Arts on the Square!
BTW, save the date: ARTicipation Week will be August 14-19 and Arts on the Square is going to be on Saturday, August 20! Stay tuned for a TON of info on what we have planned, but pencil in those dates, you won't want to miss a single thing!!!
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Something NEW from WCAB!!! |
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Take an Artsy Bus Trip with WCAB to Spring Green, Wisconsin! |
We have an exciting adventure in the works, and it involves a bus, some Shakespeare, some Frank Lloyd Wright, and lots of fun!
Our Itinerary includes:
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A World-class Shakespeare Company nestled in the Driftless area of Southwest Wisconsin! |
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If we have enough people interested, we can book the bus and reserve our seats for the play and the tour!
Date: Wednesday, August 24.
Cost: $175-$200 per person (includes all tours, tickets and bus!)
Please help us determine if we can take this fun trip by filling out our Interest Form!
And go here for more details of this exciting opportunity! |
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WCAB's Waupaca Local Live April Show
Featuring
Pat Wiley and
John "J Dub" Wilson
Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 pm
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Pat Wiley is the quintessential storyteller, using his music to illustrate the every day and extraordinary moments of life. As an extra bonus, he brings his musical partner and fishing partner, John "J Dub Wilson" with him to the studio, promising not only great stories, but their wonderful music as well. It will be one of those shows that warm your hearts and get your feet tapping. Listen to Pat and John HERE and HERE.... Join us live in the studio for this one! DM us for details. Join us for Waupaca Local Live! You can join us in the studio (send us a FB message) or experience the show on FB Live on our FB page!
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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!
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News from The Waupaca Community Arts HUB
a program of the Waupaca Community Arts Board
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We are so excited to welcome Kathy Hammond to the
Arts Hub!
Kathy Hammond is a musician with 33 years in the music education profession, much of that time spent in the choral and general music classroom. She will be teaching voice and piano for the Waupaca Arts Hub. She is the former choral director at both Waupaca and Winneconne High Schools, and taught general music for the Appleton School District.
Kathy is a member of the classic rock band STEEM, K&J Duo with her husband John, and the vocal ensemble Jazz Central Voices. She has sung professionally at various theme parks and in Las Vegas, as well as with the Big Band Reunion and The Dean’s List Big Band. Mrs. Hammond has led music in worship as a pianist, cantor and choir director at various churches in NE Wisconsin. She has accompanied the Oshkosh Chamber Singers, many high school musicals, and collegiate student recitals.
Kathy Hammond received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, and a Masters Degree in Educational Technology from Marian University. Among many other awards and designations, she is listed in Who’s Who Among American Teachers.
To sign up for vocal or intermediate piano lessons with Kathy,
GO HERE! She is accepting new students starting in June!
Spring Recital and Art Show at the HUB
Thursday, May 19
6:30 PM
Join us for our Spring Performance Event at the HUB. We will have our art students displaying art, and our music students performing a variety of music! Enjoy the creativity of our students! All are welcome!
The Arts Hub is located within the First United Methodist Church
720 Demarest Avenue, Waupaca
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We had a great First Birthday Month in April... The Big Sing was a blast, the Open House brought so many new people to the Hub to see what we were all about, and our Games Night was a multigenerational success! Thanks Waupaca, for welcoming the Arts Hub to the community, and for embracing our vision and mission! Go here to hear our Executive Director, Laura Colbert, give an update of our accomplishments and our work, and more! |
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Summer Classes at the Hub now open for registration!!! |
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Join us for this special Adult Ukulele Class with HUB teacher Eric Bestul!
Here you go! By popular request, we are offering a 4 week Ukulele "Starter Class" starting May 2! By starter class, we mean this is for beginners who want to delve in to Ukulele...
Seats are limited...
Each one hour session taught by the Hub's Eric Bestul will happen at 7pm on Monday eves in May. Learn to play the Ukuklele in a fun supportive group! Bring your Uke or rent one from us, GO HERE for all the info and to register! |
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Registration is now open for our Summer Session of Art Classes!
This summer's expanded session offers art classes for both kids and adults!
YOUTH ART CLASSES:
3-4:30 p.m., Aug. 2 & 3 - Fun With Clay, taught by Arts Hub teacher Delaney Schroeder
ADULT ART CLASSES:
12-4 p.m., July 23 - You Can Paint This! – Watercolor Workshop, taught by area artist Sue Atkinson.
All required materials are included in the class prices. Class seating is limited. GO HERE to see all of our classes, and to register!
And as Always, we have:
Listen to what our students are saying...
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The Community Art Project 2022: Obelisks!!!
Help us build a Monumental Obelisk Forest during ARTicipation Week, in August of 2022!
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The Waupaca Public Library has handed out over 75 kits so far! Get yours while supplies last!
- Use your imagination and creativity to create your Obelisk!
- Check out the instructions on our website for even more Obelisk fun!
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And a couple more things in the works for WCAB... |
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The Claudettes are one of the best bands we have heard in a long time. We were so happy to be able to partner with the ICC/Casino to bring them to Waupaca, and thrilled that our sponsors rose to the occasion to add this 5th Summer Nights Concert! And, the ICC/Casino will be our rain location this summer, for all other concerts, so no more rescheduling the concerts in 2022!!! |
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Gear up for WCAB's
Summer Nights Concerts 2022
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Plan now to come and hear the Claudettes,
noted by NPR to be "Chicago’s original recipe band," playing on the stage at the iconic ICC!
Food by Purple Basil, drinks available, Art Project, 50/50 raffle and more! This concert will help us launch our summer of fantastic concerts that will take place at Waupaca's South Park!
Go HERE for the full lineup for our 2022 Summer Nights Concert Series, made possible by our incredible Waupaca Area sponsors!
And GO HERE to purchase our new Summer Nights 2022 Concert T-shirts...Buy a T and support Summer Nights!!! |
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Juried Art Applications due May 15 |
Call to Artists: You have until May 15 to submit your work to be considered for the 2022 Arts on the Square Fine Art Show!
We are back downtown Waupaca on the Square, with music, workshops, dance and more! This show is going to be EPIC!
Artist prizes to include the new Patti Vaux Award!
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The 2022 Haiku Wednesday Haikus can all be viewed here. Well done, everyone.
So you think you're poets now?
Waupacans Haiku!
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Borrow our WCAB Survey Board!!! |
Do you need to understand attendance data at your events? How many people stayed overnight, or what people want for future planning?
WCAB has created a unique, fun and super effective way to gather data at events, and we would love to share it with other organizations!
Contact us if you would like to borrow the survey board! We would love to share it!
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Other May Happenings... in and around our community! |
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Waupaca King and
In Between
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Shopping Local is easy! And there are so many options in Waupaca! Consider the upcoming Mother's Day...(btw, that is coming up: Sunday May 8! You're Welcome!) Many of our shops have special Mother's Day sales, so take advantage and buy yer ma something special and unique from one of our dedicated retailers! She will thank you and so will our local businesses!
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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.
Members are working on an exciting idea, to be proposed soon, so stay tuned!
The next WAACN meeting will be TBD.
All are welcome to join this active vibrant group!
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Open until June 4!
Did you know Waupaca native Eddy Hanson wrote our state waltz as well as countless ragtime hits, including Rattlesnake Rag? Learn about Eddy's fascinating story as well as the history and roots of jazz music at this fun exhibit! LISTEN as Children's Department librarian, Sue, teaches us about the trombone.
This exhibit is part of the Winchester Academy Waupaca Roots of Jazz Series, April 25-May 9, but the exhibit will be up until June 4. For additional information on Eddy Hanson, the Roots of Jazz, Music 101, and links to videos,you can also view the Virtual Exhibit here!
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Thursday May 5, 1:30 PM
As part of the Winchester Academy of Waupaca's "Roots of Jazz" series, join us as Dr. Jack Rhodes hosts "Alexander's Ragtime Band" - the story of the ragtime band trio of Stella, Charlie and Roger that grows both stronger and weaker through love, breakups and war -- all along the rising and falling tide of their musical success.
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The Waupaca Area Public Library |
There are many great murals and alley art pieces in downtown Waupaca, Many (of which were done in the summer of 2021 by artists sponsored by the Waupaca Community Arts Board)...and they are all within a few blocks of the library! Come in the library to get paper versions of the scavenger hunts, or download the files here. It's super fun, There is a children's version and an older kid/adult version! Happy hunting!
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The Waupaca Public Library is partnering with the WCAB Community Art Project! Obelisk kits are available at the circulation desk! Be part of the Monumental Obelisk Forest in August, an art installation of hundreds of community-made Obelsisks in the Library/City Hall Lobby! Get your kit at the Library while supplies last! |
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The Waupaca Historical Society |
Tuesday, May 3 at 6 p.m.
at the Depot (525 Oak Street)
As part of Winchester Academy's The Roots of Jazz event, this program, "Player Pianos: Bringing Music to the Masses," will feature a presentation by Catherine Hennessy Wolter and player piano by Mike Kirk. |
May Program:
Thursday May 19, 6-8pm
Holly Center
Join author Michael Stevens as he presents stories of pioneer Wisconsin through the voices of early settlers.
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Register today for the "Living the Waupaca Way's Superhero Fun Run!"
The run/walk will take place on May 7th, with a rolling start time anytime between 8:30-11am. You can get an early bird start or sleep in and join us after brunch!
The race will take place at 950 Riverside Dr. in Waupaca.
Choose between the 1-mile walk or the 5k run and bring all of your friends and family for a healthy start to spring!
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May 2-5
All proceeds go back to the WHS Plant Sciences pathway classes.
When: The greenhouse will be open Monday (5/2) through Thursday (5/5) 3:30PM-5:00PM each day.
Where: WHS Greenhouse
E2325 King Road Waupaca
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CEC Creative Expressions Night |
Come to the Chain Exploration Center for an evening of Creative Expression!
Thursday, May 12
5-7:15 PM
5:00-6:15 Student Led Art and Music Presentations
6:30 Suzuki Concert-Grades 3-8
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The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce |
Check out what's happening in Waupaca!
Go HERE for the Chamber Website and Community Calendar!
Discover Wisconsin will feature Waupaca in a full half hour show premiering May 7 and 8! Check it out, it will be streaming on many channels!
SAVE the DATE:
Strawberry Fest will be held
Saturday, June 18, 2022 [9am-4pm]
They 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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Alternative Indie Rock Show featuring various musical artists and including the fantastical taxidermy art of Amanda Bestul
May 22 at 6:00 PM
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A Blacklight Art Show
Sunday May 15
8:00 PM
Glow Art and Vibes featuring Art by the talented Ms. Amber Moth and Waupaca's own (also very talented) Ben Nendza ( Ben's Dark Art ) ! $4 Gin & Tonic drink Specials! Formal Attire is encouraged prepare yourself for Neon & Glow Art and some pretty radical lights!
317 N. Appleton Street
Appleton
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The Annual plant swap is happening at the Jensen Center, just in time for the (supposed so-called) spring season!!!
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Belly Dance Wellness Series starting May 4th
5:30-6:45
This 6-week Belly Dance Wellness Series will be held in the Exercise Room at the Waupaca Rec Center, on: Wednesdays May 4 – June 15
Each class also includes a Wellness component! Breathing exercises, Energy Medicine techniques, and a Gratitude Meditation.
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The You Belong committee is actively trying to gather information, or: our "Community Treasures!" Please take a few minutes to fill out this SURVEY that will help us create a community assets map for our town, making it easier for people to join together! And, you might get a committee member at your door, looking to have a conversation with you! In Waupaca, You Belong!!!
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Spring Dance at the Gerold Opera House! |
Spring Dance with
the Last of the Big Bands
Saturday May 14 at 6:30
The Gerold Opera House, Weyauwega
The terrific Last of the Big Bands from Green Bay will be back playing all the big band favorites at the Gerold Opera House in Weyauwega. This Green Bay based band has been playing for over 60 years! The dance floor will be open! Doors open at 6:30pm, concert at 7pm. Full bar and light snacks available.
And....a reminder that the 2022 Weyauwega International Film Festival is now accepting submissions for next fall's festival!
Go here for Submission guidelines and dates and details!
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May 27, 7:30-9:30
The Gerold Opera House, Weyauwega
Dead Man's Carnival is a Milwaukee based Live music variety show. The show combines our love for turn of the century Vaudeville with the uncompromising passion of the Do-it-yourself underground art community. Acting as more than just an evening of entertainment, we create a time and place for unusual displays that would otherwise have no place to bloom. The show is presented in a format that emphasizes interaction, improvisation, and inner group collaboration. With a cast of performers from all over the country we are writing the next chapter in Wisconsin's long Circus legacy. Featuring...
Fire eating, Stage Illusions, Aerial Dance, Feats of strength, Burlesque, Human Oddities, Comedy and 8 musicians on dozens of vintage instruments!
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Amoco and the Filling Station May Thursday Generosity Days
Crystal River Pub and Grill Warm-Hearted Wednesdays
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A police dog, also known as K-9 or K9 (a homophone of canine), is a dog specifically trained to assist members of law enforcement. Dogs have been used in law enforcement since the Middle Ages. The most commonly used breeds are German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois, but several other breeds are represented having some unique talents. Basset Hounds, Bloodhounds, and Labrador Retrievers, for example, are known for their tracking, trailing, and detection skills. Used as a means of law enforcement widely across the United States, Police K-9s usually serve in the force for 6 to 9 years.
Thanks to these benevolent businesses for their continued community support!
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Waupaca High School Music Department |
Attention Waupaca Alumni:
Mr. Kryshak is Retiring!
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WHS Alumni, please help us spread the message! Mr. Kryshak is retiring at the end of this school year. We'd love to have people that he taught and whose lives he impacted attend his last concert. His final concert is the Senior Tribute Band Concert on Monday, May 9th 7:00pm.
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Waupaca Story Project!
We are back!! Join us for this LIVE storytelling event and share your personal story that fits the theme of “Now or Never : crossroads, leaps of faith, and tough choices.”
Creative interpretation of our theme is always welcomed and encouraged! Or come just to 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.
Want to be one of our featured storytellers? You don't have to be an experienced storyteller to join us. Give it a try!
The Live event will be Saturday, June 11.
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-Stories must be submitted in a fully-typed format. All stories are property of the storytellers. Waupaca Story Project will never use them in any way other than to review for content and time.
-Stories must be between 5-7 minutes long and have a distinct beginning, middle and end. This usually works out to be about 1.5 – 2 pages, single-spaced.
-Please read/tell your story aloud and time yourself before submitting so you know it is within our timeframe.
-Stories should be linked to the theme which can be creatively interpreted in many ways.
-Please base your story on your personal experience.
-Waupaca Story Project is inclusive of people with diverse beliefs, experiences & perspectives.
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Get ready for the
A celebration of Jazz Music and its roots; Ragtime, Blues, and West African Drumming.
April 25-May 9!
There are so many events during this jazzy week, we hope that you can attend them all!
- Monday, May 2: The Roots of Jazz: A Rhythmic Perspective with Ryan Korb, UWSP, at the Waupaca Public Library, 6:30 PM
- Tuesday, May 3: Player Pianos, Bringing Music to the Masses with the Wauapca Historical Society, at the Historic Train Depot, 6:00 PM
- Thursday, May 5: Rusty Nails Band-Blues Music at Simpson's at 5:30 PM
- Thursday May 5: Limanya Drum and Dance Ensemble at the Waupaca HS PAC, 7:00 PM
- Friday, May 6: Bob Milne-Ragtime Piano, Danes Hall, 7 PM
- Saturday, May 7: Erin Krebs, Jazz and Blues Vocalist, Waupaca HS PAC, 7:00 PM
- Sunday, May 8: Ecumenical Vespers with Jazz, St. Mark's Church, 5:00 PM
- Monday, May 9: Wisconsin Jazz, From the Roots to the Present at the Waupaca Library, 6:30 PM
For the full schedule of Roots of Jazz events, GO HERE!
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Rising Star Mill Annual Fine Art and Fine Craft Sale
May 28-29
Nelsonville, Wisconsin
After two years of cancelled shows due to Covid 19, the Fine Art and Craft show will return inside the Mill with more artists displaying outside the Mill in tents so that we can accommodate greater spacing in an effort to be sensitive to everyone's health concerns.
28 artists from Central Wisconsin will be showing & selling work including:
Painting, Fiber, Jewelry, Wood, Pottery, Photography, Weaving, Glass, and more during the 2 day holiday show.
The Rising Star Mill was placed on the National and State Registers of Historical Places & is owned by the Portage County Historical Society. Exploration of the Mill will still be available during the show.
See you in Nelsonville!!!
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The Center for Living Well |
Lots going on at the Center for Living Well in Iola!
Including Tammie Jo's upcoming 2022 Water Meditations, done via your kayak on various Waupaca County Lakes!!!
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Join friends for a night of Improv with Green Bay Comedy City and WHS Drama!
Tuesday, May 10
7:00 PM
free admission, but
Donations to help the Ukraine are accepted!
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Don't miss this Jazz Field Trip to either Stevens Point... or Oshkosh....
Stevens Point Country Club
May 3, 7 pm
or
The Gibson Music Hall, Appleton
May 4, 7 pm
ALBUM RELEASE! Trumpeter John Raymond is ”steering jazz in the right direction” (DownBeat) with some very ‘Kind Folk’ including saxophonist Alex LoRe, bassist Noam Wiesenberg, and drummer Colin Stranahan on their luminous new album, Head Towards The Center.
Go to the website for ticket info and extensive information on this great artist!
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Riverfront Arts Center, Stevens Point |
Wisconsin Watercolor Society Exhibit
May 13-June 12
Riverfront Arts Center, Stevens Point
Attention all Watercolor lovers: Thhis show will be a must-see!
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We welcome everyone at WCAB!
We are deep in the planning for our our summer events. If you would like to join the fun, send us a message! We welcome creative passionate people to help us build and nurture our creative community! (or, GO HERE)
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