4262 County Hwy B Land O' Lakes, WI 54540 (715) 547-3950 www.lolaartswi.com |
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The tulips are blooming, the smell of sunscreen on children lingers, and the hummingbirds have arrived! Welcome back, summer! We sure did miss you. The warmer weather means spending more time outside, which in turn means welcoming back all of the Northwoods visitors, humans and animals alike. We at LOLA Arts are excited to bring back our summer Annual Events, which all have an emphasis on the arts in the outdoors. Whether it’s a free Plein Air Painting workshop, walking through the outdoor Sound Garden Exhibit, or listening to free live music during Make Music Day, we are all about bringing the arts outside to people of all ages in the Northwoods. We also have many indoor classes, so please check those out as well. Be sure to read through the entire newsletter to find out about upcoming events and classes. Cheers to summer!
McCall Hocking
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
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We are looking for a variety of volunteers this summer! From helping set up or take down events like Sound Garden, selling raffle tickets at the summer Car Park Music Series, and more. Please check out our volunteer opportunities by clicking the link below and sign up for any you’d like to be a part of. If it is easier to email or call us with your volunteer commitment, please do so. Thanks in advance!
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We are so excited to bring you this summer’s Arts Venture! We have a large selection of art, music, dance, and theater classes over a 7 week period, something for every age group. Click on the Summer Arts Venture button above, or here to find out more.
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LOLA Sound Garden Returns! Participate in workshops to create artwork that will be a part of the exhibit!
Once again, JG Everest, a composer based in the Twin Cities, will return to LOLA this summer and create a LOLA Sound Garden, a site-specific music and art installation that combines the sounds of the surrounding nature with 25+ small speakers, hidden in art objects, like flower pots or birdhouses, creating a trail through the woods, leading participants through different musical sounds in a relaxing, outdoor environment. View the artwork as you enjoy this reflective journey. All ages will enjoy this interactive walk through the woods. Free and open to the public Saturday June 18th 12-4pm, Monday June 20th 11-4pm, and Tuesday June 21st 11-3pm.
Want to help make Sound Garden even more special? Join one or all four of our workshops! These free workshops will include a walk through the Sound Garden space with a local DNR Naturalist, and then with the guidance of a local artist, participants will create a piece of photography, poetry, painting, or music to contribute to the Sound Garden. Work will get returned after the conclusion of Sound Garden the following week. All ages are welcome, though children should be accompanied by an adult. All workshops are free, but registration is required.
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Make Music Day! Celebrate the longest day of the year with live music!
Join us for Make Music Day, a nationwide live music event happening June 21st.
Land O’ Lakes will be one of hundreds of towns and cities celebrating Make Music Day by having opportunities to listen and/or make music all over town. Enjoy live music from local musicians and bands or try your hand at the steel drums. Join us at LOLA for the Make Music Day parade at noon, a small band of drummers, singers, and music makers walking around downtown, and take home a donated percussion instrument. All ages are welcomed in this free, family-friendly event. Music starts at 10am at various locations and ends at the Snowflake, with the kick off of the Car Park Music Series. Come enjoy these free live music experiences!
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A PSA: Save the Date! A party honoring Harold and Barbara Nehring for their many contributions to our community is set for August 20th, from 4-7 pm at The Gateway! Everyone is invited to attend. |
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The Art of Smoking Food
Friday, June 3rd
10am-12pm
$40
Come hungry! Chef Scott McFarland leads this class, all about smoking meats, cheeses, and other foods. Scott will use his smoker for demonstrations on the premise and will teach you how to use a smoker or your grill to recreate at home, all while tasting smoked foods. Come hungry and leave with a full belly and a pocket full of his recipes. Elevate your grill master status and get prepared for a tasty summer!
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Stained Glass Suncatcher
Friday, June 3rd
12:30-3pm
$50
Laura Hamlett will lead students of all ages (teens through senior citizens) and teach the copper foil method of stained glass making. Students will get to make their choice of one of ten different designs and go home with a beautiful and fun suncatcher! A variety of glass colors and choices will be available.
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Acrylic Loon on Wooden Plague
Tuesday, June 7th
10am-1pm
$45
Join artist Sue Schurch as she takes you step by step using acrylic to paint a loon on a solid wooden plaque. The 7”x 20” inch plaque will already be prepared with a wood-burned outline, all that is left is your creativity. All materials will be supplied.
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Basic Beginning Pastels
Friday, June 10th
10am-3pm
$75
Pastel is a wonderful medium to use in creating beautiful pieces of art. It is very forgiving as you are able to go over an area several times to get the results you wish. In this class, you will receive step-by-step instructions. You will create a 4 1/2 by 7" painting on this piece. Information about pastels, cutting the matboard to size, and how to finish for framing and framing pastels will be covered.
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Intuitive Encaustic Painting
Saturday, June 18th
10am-3pm
$80
Painting with the ancient, luminous medium of encaustic wax offers unlimited creative possibilities. Encaustic medium is a combination of beeswax and damar resin with pigment added to the medium for color. Encaustic painting is the process of applying the heated wax onto a substrate and fusing layers of wax with a heat gun or torch.
*Because of ordering and the cost of materials, the registration date is early, June 1st, and will need 8 participants to run the class*
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Want to take your watercolor skills to the next level? Want to create in a new space and around other people and make new friends? Click here for more information
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2021 Annual Report
The 2021 Annual Report is ready for your viewing pleasure. Highlights from the year, along with the numbers, are available in hard copy at LOLA (we will be mailing some as well) or you can look at it digitally at our website under the ‘donate’ tab.
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LOLA Arts often could use volunteer help with light office work, cleaning, and helping out at events. If you are interested in being on an email list that will send out requests for volunteers, please email LOLA to let us know of your interest.
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Help out LOLA When You Shop!
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Open Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Call with your questions or visit the LOLA website for more great updates!
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