It's JUNE, and we are launching Summer! |
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June is really the start of summer in Waupaca. We know that the kids are still in school for a few days, but the beach is open, it's hot and we are ready. Living in the north, we have to make the most of our short 3 month summer, so let's get going! And there's always so much to do in our little rural area...unreal!
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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Something NEW from WCAB!!! |
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Take an Artsy Bus Trip with WCAB to Spring Green, Wisconsin! |
We are planing our exciting adventure in and it involves you, 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! Shows at the APT are a memorable experience! |
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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! We have a nice group but need a few more adventurous fols to fill the bus!
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 June Show
Featuring..............
TBD!!!
Ugh, we had a very late cancellation, but we are very close to booking another great act. Alas, it will not be in time for this newsletter printing!
But...The show will be on
Thursday, June 16 at 7:00 pm
and we are guaranteed to have a great musical guest!
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Watch our Facebook Page in the next few days for an event announcement of the June Mystery Guest for the Waupaca Local Live June Show!
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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Summer Art Classes are open for registration!
Our Kid and Adult art classes will take place throughout the summer. Scholarships are available as always. Some classes are filling up so be sure to visit our class page and sign yourself or your kid up today!
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Teens! Join our very first Arts Hub Drum Circle with renowned musician, Lucas Fischer! Four weeks of fun, great drumming, and music! Learn to keep the beat, vary the beat, and BE the beat! We will provide a wide variety of rhythm instruments for everyone to play on in the circle. Be part of this exciting group! |
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Some of our Hub students and our Teacher, Laura, planned and painted this mural at the Community Garden near Thedacare. This project was done in collaboration with the Living the Waupaca Way. Way to go, young artists!
As Always, we have:
Listen to what our students are saying...
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Another happy Obelisk maker, age 3!
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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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Get your free kit from the Waupaca Public Library
- This is a super fun activity for all ages, very young to very old! Create your Obelisk!
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Now that school will soon be out, take advantage of this creative opportunity for the kids! They will love creating their own work of art!
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Summer Nights Concerts for June! |
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Special Summer Nights Kick-off Concert at the Indian Crossing Casino
The Claudettes!
Wednesday, June 8
6:30-9:30PM
This special concert features Waupaca's own Baba Ghanooj opening the show at about 6:45. They play songs form Steely Dan, Tom Petty, the Beatles, and some fabulous original gems. They spread the love with a sound that is tight, energetic, & just a lot of fun for all. The headline band, Chicago based The Claudettes, takes the stage around 8:00. NPR said that the Claudettes are "Chicago's Original Recipe Band." Wielding their own distinctive "garage cabaret" sound, the Claudettes merge earthy blues and soul with indie-rock energy and punk spirit, writing an intriguing new chapter in American roots music.
GO HERE to listen to music by The Claudettes.
Thanks to our sponsors and the ICC for helping us bring this fifth Summer Nights Concert to Waupaca!
*Bring an item for the Waupaca Area Food Pantry!
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Our Second Summer Nights Concert
Wednesday, June 22
The Sweet Shieks
5:30-9:30PM
Bringing a little bit of the Big East to the Brew City, Sweet Sheiks is a Milwaukee-based five-some inspired by the popular music of the teens, twenties and thirties. The acoustic stylings of Sweet Shieks are compelling, diverting and are best summed up in two words, "refreshingly vintage." We are so excited to host this unique band, be prepared to dance the night away! This concert is at South Park!!!
This concert will take place at Waupaca's South Park! Rain Location is the Indian Crossing Casino.
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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Due to popular demand, the Poetry Committee of the WCAB would like to do Haiku Wednesdays Once a Month!!!
We will be doing Haikus the First Wednesday of the Month.
June Haiku Wednesday is June 1!
Check our FB page to join in the fun! |
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Other JUNE Happenings... in and around our community! |
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Waupaca King and
In Between
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Waupaca King and In Between's FB page can keep you up to date on events in our local retail world. It pays to check them out, you will find events happening that you otherwise might miss! This engaged collaborative group of retailers support each other, as they provide our community with so many unique options for local shopping. Thanks, WKI!!!
Here are a couple of June Events:
June 2: Complete with Mocktails
June 11: 35 craft vendors, food and live music!
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Waupaca Area Arts and Culture Network |
The WAACN is a network of organizations, creatives and businesses 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 currently working with the City of Waupaca on an exciting idea, to be announced soon, so stay tuned!
The next WAACN meeting will be on Thursday, June 23 at Weasel's Restaurant.
All are welcome to join this active vibrant group!
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The Library is gearing up for summer, and you can find all of the events planned HERE in this handy summer schedule! There are so many activities planned for all ages, too many to list here. Check it out and let your Summer of Possibilities begin! |
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! This is a fun, all ages creative activity, just in time for Summer! Join us! |
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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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Stop in at the Library, either at the circulation desk or at curbside, to pick up your take and make kit for Cajun Spiced Nuts. Get the ingredients (minus your favorite variety of nuts), plus a few extra recipes to try out using the Cajun seasoning provided.
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Also: 96.3 FM is beta testing streaming Waupaca Radio on the internet. Give it a listen.
You can also download the "Live 365" app to your smart device and search "Waupaca Radio" to listen.
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New Program and Collaboration! Good News Waupaca! |
Waupaca Rotary Club has partnered with our community radio station, 96.3 FM to come up with a bi-weekly radio show that brings all of the great things that Waupaca has going on to the airwaves! Rotary meets weekly and has a weekly guest; members felt so strongly that the topics and news they were hearing should be shared with everyone, so that is how the show started! Like their new FB page, and be eligible fto win a $50 donation to the org of your choice! You can Tune in live at 9am on Waupaca Radio fm96.3, 99.1 WAUP, watch live on the Good News Waupaca Facebook Page or stream live at www.waupaca.tv. If you want to get your event on the show, contact Josh or Wayne at 96.3 fm! |
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The Waupaca Historical Society |
Lost Arts Fair
Saturday, June 25
10AM-4PM
Hutchinson House at South Park
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 soap making 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 on the Hutchinson House porch! Refreshments will be served.
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June Program:
Whispering Pines Park: Memories of How it Was (1929-1974)
Thursday, June 16
6-8PM
Holly Historical Center
The Jenswold family presents the history and stories of Whispering Pines Park, a much-loved park previously on Marl Lake in what is now Hartman Creek State Park. Come learn the history of the park and share your stories and memories!
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The Annual Waupaca County Garden Walk and Art Stroll is always hard to find on the internet, but it is worth the search!
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Outdoor Movie Night at the Airport!
Friday, June 10, starts at 6pm
Bring some blankets and snacks to cozy up in your vehicle while watching this double feature. This will take place at the Waupaca Municipal Airport.
6pm - Sing 2
8pm - Spider-Man
Sponsored by Waupaca Park and Rec
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Waupaca Farm Market is NOW OPEN! Located on the square on Fulton Street, every Saturday! Check it out! The Waupaca Farm Market is a thriving growing event, supporting local farmers! See you at the Market!!! |
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Hartman's Creek Happenings |
The Summit Players are a traveling, non-profit theatre company bringing free Shakespeare shows and workshops to the Wisconsin State Parks. Their shows are perfect for any age: family-friendly entertainment for the price of a park sticker. Join us for the full Shakespearience and find us soon in a park near you.
They will present a brand-new production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing
at our own Hartman's Creek State Park on June 26
Workshop at 1:00 pm
Performance at 2:30pm.
All shows and workshops are presented free of charge. Seating is general admission on a first come, first served basis.
Wisconsin State Park Admission is required and can be purchased upon entry to the park.
Other interesting programs at the park in June:
June 18 at 7pm at the Beach
a program about astronomy by UW Madison Astronomy Department
June 18 at 3-5pm at the Beach
Learn all about turtles, and how to help them survive!
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The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce |
Celebrate the beginning of summer with Strawberry Fest!
Saturday June 18, 9AM-4PM
Strawberry Fest is a family festival that features an arts/crafts fair with more than 150 vendors from across the Midwest, strawberry shortcake, music, great food and more!
GO HERE for a full list of events happening on the entire weekend of June 17-19!
Summer means lots of Live Music in Waupaca! From Clear Water Harbor to Chain Bar and Grill, The Casino, The Wheel House to the Granite Cellar, we have a lot of great music coming your way, and the Chamber Community Calendar is a great spot to see all of the bands coming to Waupaca this summer!
Go HERE for the Chamber Website and Community Calendar!
Waupaca City Band Concerts
First Concert of Summer is Friday, June 17 at 7PM.
Summer in Waupaca means City Band Concerts! The group and their director Mark Kryshak are eager to make music for audiences both young and old. Concerts are free and open to the public. The concerts will be held at the Upper Shelter at South Park located at the south end of Main Street. Concerts begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and last about an hour.
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Check out this opportunity for the young AND the young at heart - to be a part of! Auditions are June 18-19! GO HERE for information.
Cornhole and Auditions. Oh, Amherst!!!
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Also, their Granite Cellar has been around for about a year now, and they are becoming a live music venue. Check out the many Thursday night performances, including Erin Krebs on June 16!!! |
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Art and Herbsfest 2022!!!
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Art and Herbsfest at Alice's Rabbit Whole!
June 18, 10AM-4PM.
Come help create! Using old sheets, scrap lumber and left over house and tempra paint...Bring a picnic lunch, spend the day, and learn more about backyard herbs! Herb products and artist Ashley Megal's prints and cards will also be available for purchase. Located at 8981 Riley Road, Amherst, beautiful setting, enjoy!
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The Amherst Opera House is alive this summer with several events of interest!
Claude Bourbon
June 10, 6:30-9pm
Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? (medieval & Spanish blues…..progressive blues) Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories. Tickets go on sale soon. Another event:
120th Anniversary Celebration
June 12, 1-5PM
Join friends at the Opera House for a picnic, pie auction, & a return performance by Bruce & Julie of Patchouli as they celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the formation of The Amherst Opera House Company. Other events can be found on their FB page, Check it out!
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Waupaca Story Project
"Now or Never"
Saturday June 11, 1:30-3:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
Join us for this LIVE storytelling event! Enjoy personal stories that fits the theme of “Now or Never : crossroads, leaps of faith, and tough choices.” 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.
First United Methodist Church of Waupaca and the Community Arts Hub are kind enough to host our event. We will be collecting monetary donations that will be split between the two groups. |
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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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Wednesdays June 8 and 22,, and Thursdays June 9 and 23, to the The Waupaca Nomads Scholarship fund, (first week) and the Waupaca Fire Department. (second week)
The Waupaca Nomads maintain a Scholarship Fund, and proceeds form the June 8-9 fundraisers will be contributed to that fund.
The Waupaca Fire Department is ever-present in our community, helping anyone in need. The June 22/23 funds will be donated to this group of local heroes.
Thanks to these benevolent businesses for their continued community support! The funds they raise are significant, and they could not do it without all of you! Thanks Waupaca!!!
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Worthwhile events just over the County Line |
The 31st Annual Energy Fair: June 24-26, 2022
Custer, Wisconsin
This Annual event that draws 12,000 attendees features:
Plan to attend, and help Be the Change!
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Winchester has 3 programs in June!
As always, all programs are on Mondays, are at 6:30 PM and are free. Most programs take place at the Waupaca Public Library meeting rooms.
Monday, June 13: Watching Paint Dry with Allison Fleshman, PhD, is associate professor of Chemistry at Lawrence University. Allison has always loved the arts, so a fun side project of hers is identifying the chemical composition of pigments and inks in medieval manuscripts.
Monday, June 20: How the CDR supports Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry": In-Person Badger Talk from Waupaca, WI
Speaker Dean Sommer discusses the CDR and how it supports Dairy in Wisconsin.
Monday, June 27: Hidden Thunder: Rock Art of the Upper Midwest
Robert “Ernie” Boszhardt is a professional archaeologist with more than four decades of experience, the vast majority in Wisconsin.
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ATTENTION KIDS & PARENTS!!!
ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT!
"Come Garden With Us" Event
IS
10:00am,
Saturday June 18th
at Turner's Fresh Market
Spring has us all excited to be planting and there is nothing like sharing the joys of gardening with the kiddos! The dirt! The plants! The wonder of it all!
HERE ARE THE DETAILS:
Craft a small (3 plant) or large (5 plant) succulent, cactus, or fairy garden container with the help of Tara Roberts-Turner, Aunt Jeanne & youth gardener Jacob Rowland!
Small $20 Large $30
Please sign up at the market, call the market 715-258-3355 or email us at turners@turnersfreshmarket.com to ask questions and sign up!
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Little Wolf Gallery June Jazz Jam
June 11 at 5:00 PM
Eric and Amanda Bestul, from Lessons from the Art, will provide a solid backing band for any musicians that may want step on stage. Come to watch or play! Anyone who steps up on stage can get a free drink from the French wine bar (including sparkling waters, coffee, etc). GO HERE for info! |
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Lesson From the Art June events |
Lessons from the Art in Iola has a couple of June classes!
Click the links for more info on these fun classes!
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The Center for Living Well |
Lots going on at the Center for Living Well in Iola, with a variety of services and opportunities to explore wellness. Especially check out this unique opportunity:
Tammie Jo's 2022 Water Meditations, done via your kayak on various Waupaca County Lakes!!!
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Loving Awareness Sanctuary |
Summer Solstice CommUNITY Fire Circle and Celebration
Saturday, June 18, 7-9:30 PM
Celebrating Summer Solstice at Loving Awareness Sanctuary has become a cherished tradition. Join us for this year's celebration ... a soul family gathering to honor mama earth and nature's rhythms as spring gives way to summer and growth, evolution, creativity, and abundance on all levels.
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We welcome everyone at WCAB!
We are now looking for volunteers for 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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