The Arts and Culture News for OCTOBER 2022 | |
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October is officially here, and in Waupaca, that doesn't mean that arts and culture slows down! Au contraire, we have so much stuff going on in this incredibly connected community!
The Bach Festival has its final event on Sunday, October 2, with many thanks to a grant from the Waupaca Area Community Fund within the Waupaca Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region. We are excited to end this 2022 Bach Festival with a truly unique concert, see below! And along with Bach, the Chamber puts on the 11th Annual Blues Festival following the Bach Festival... What an amazing way to bring on the fall season!
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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BACH PASSPORT NEWS!!!
To be eligible to win the grand prizes, (one for adults and one for kids) you have to turn in your passport at the Bach Celebration Concert on Sunday October 2 at Danes Hall!
If you are unable to make it to that concert and you are eligible for the drawing, drop off your passport at the Bookcellar by 3pm on Saturday!
***Eligible to win:***
- Adults need at least 4 passport stamps,
- Kids need at least 2.
GO HERE for all the details on the Bach Festival 2022!
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The final Bach Festival Event:
Bach Celebration Concert: “From Minuet to Modern: Dancing to the Goldberg Variations”
Sunday, October2, 6:30 PM
Danes Hall, Waupaca
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Go HERE for a little snippet of this unique performance rehearsal....
And Go HERE to hear Nell play the Aria at the recent Winchester Academy lecture on the Goldberg Variations.
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Nell Buchman performs selections from Bach’s most expansive and difficult keyboard work: the Goldberg Variations. Dancing choreographed and performed by Jeannie Hill and Pamela Luedtke.
This is a must-experience concert! Do. Not. Miss!
Concert is followed by a dessert (with Three Angels Dessert Shop)and wine reception. Complimentary commemorative Bach Festival Dessert glass, hand-painted by WCAB members!
Tickets cost $25. Tickets available at The Bookcellar, The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce office and at the door, or online.
Go Here for more information
Go Here for online tickets
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WCAB's Waupaca Local Live October 20 Show
Featuring
Bomber and Red
7:00 pm
Live from the 96.3 FM studio and Live on Facebook!
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Bomber & Red is a collaboration between Wisconsin songwriters, Laura Bomber & "Red" Ben Lila.
Red Ben has been the front man for several bands throughout his career in music, most notably, “Red Ben and the Missing Miles.” His songwriting and guitar playing draws strongly from bluegrass and folk music and carries elements of ragtime, blues, and rock.
Laura Bomber’s songwriting and piano playing stems from indie, folk, and pop music. Though newer to the scene, her vision and style is strongly defined, yet raw and intriguing.
Together, they deliver powerhouse vocal harmonies, skillful musicianship, and provocative lyricism in a performance that draws you in and makes your hair stand on end.
You can join us in the studio (send us a FB message) or experience the show on FB Live on our FB page!
Go HERE for more information!
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To listen to shows from the past 5 years, go to the
Waupaca Local Live Archives
Waupaca Local Live is collaborative venture between the WCAB, Waupaca's 96.3 FM radio and WAUP 99.1 fm radio.
We seek to bring local and regional musical excellence to the airwaves!
Waupaca Local Live
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Your contributions are tax deductible and help to fund all of the wonderful events that WCAB hosts throughout the year! | |
October brings the Annual Friends of WCAB Campaign!
Stay tuned for a special edition WCAB Newsletter featuring information about our Annual Friends of WCAB Campaign! This annual appeal invites you to become a Friend of WCAB by supporting us with a contribution. GO HERE to see the 2021 list of Friends of WCAB...and join us for 2022!
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News from The Waupaca Community Arts HUB
a program of the Waupaca Community Arts Board
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GO HERE to sign up for the Mid-Fall Art Classes, listed above, at the Hub!
And Don't Miss the
Free Creativity Lab
Friday October 21, 9am-Noon!
The kids are off of school, so take advantage of this opportunity to get creative with your kids!!!
This is a drop-in, so we hope to see you there!
GROUP Music Classes
Kids Ukulele Group Music Class
Ages 7-12, Mondays October 3-24, 3:30-4:30pm, $60 (rent a uke if needed for $20) 4 weeks
Adult Ukulele Group Music Class
Teens/Adults: Mondays, October 3-24, 7-8pm, $60 ($20 uke rental if needed), 4 weeks
The Hub Rock Band has started, and we are so excited! 5 students on piano, guitar, bass, drums and vocals, are starting to learn how to work together to play some really great songs. Stay tuned for more news about this up and coming band! And stay tuned for more opportunities for your student to be in a band!
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As always, we have:
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Music Lessons for all ages in Piano, Guitar, Drums, Voice, Banjo, and Band Instruments!
We have just a few openings for fall, call today!
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Gift Certificates to use for art and music classes
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Tuition assistance to help offset costs of classes for qualifying students of all ages! We wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to UMC Parfreyville for the generous grant to offset the costs of scholarships. We strive to offer arts to all and your donation allows us to do so! THANKS!
The Waupaca Community Arts HUB
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Make sure you get up to the Historic Bandstand downtown Waupaca to play the Community Piano, because we will be moving it sometime in late October or early November. It's Winter Home will be at the Waupaca Rec Center, so it can be played over the winter. If you need to practice your piano lessons, or just want to play a favorite song, check out the Community Piano! Let us know if you want to help move it! Waupaca Recreation Center | |
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Haikus on Wednesdays
Counting out the syllables
Waupaca Poets!
We will be doing Haikus the First Wednesday of the Month.
October Haiku Wednesday is
October 5!
Check our FB page to join in the fun!
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Other October Happenings... in and around our community! | |
Waupaca King and
In Between
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Our local retailers will be participating in the second annual
Halloween on Main Street
Friday October 2 from 4-6 pm.
Come downtown Waupaca and enjoy all kinds of festivities including trick or treating at local businesses!
Waupaca King and In Between
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Waupaca Area Arts and Culture Network | |
We are excited to resume meeting, and to begin planning for the 2022 Yuletide Trail!
As a network of organizations, collaborating is how to pull this event off!
All are welcome to join this active vibrant group! Send any questions via FB Messenger through our FB page!
Next meeting To Be Announced!
Waupaca Arts and Culture Network
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The Waupaca Public Library | |
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Thursday Film Series with recorded video lectures by Dr. Jack Rhodes. The theme this fall is Films that Make us Happy.
October's film is
The Thin Man
Thursday, October 6, 1:30 PM!
No registration necessary. Come join the fun of watching movies with friends!
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Starting Wednesday, October 5
Every Wednesday at 10 AM
Stories, Learning and fun for caregivers and their preschoolers! Everyone is welcome!
GO HERE for more info
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First Wednesday of the month from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Teen Volunteer Agents is our group of teen volunteers here at the Waupaca Area Library. This team is made up of students in grades 6-12 who help out around our library and our community in any way that they can. This group is always looking for new members to help out!
- Earn volunteer hours
- Meet new friends learn about the library
- Make a Difference in the community
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Teen Writing Club
Wednesdays, October 5 and 12
4-5pm
is a great way to get to know other teen writers, stretch your imagination, improve your writing skills, get one-on-one writing help, and share/read new stories!
Waupaca Public Library
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The Waupaca Historical Society | |
Pumpkin Carving with Jim Miller
October 3-12
Learn how to carve pumpkins with different shadings in this beginners class. All supplies and materials will be provided. Ages 12 and older; ages 12-16 must also have a registered adult. $12 per class. Limit 7 participants per class.
To register for the class, visit the Waupaca Historical Society (321 S. Main Street) during open hours (Wed-Fri, 10-2), call 715-256-9980 or email Cash or check only.
This event is part of the Lost Arts Folk School, a program of the Waupaca Historical Society.
October Program
Waupaca's Granite Quarry
Thursday, October 13, 6 PM
Historic Depot
Mike Kirk presents a program on the history of Waupaca's granite quarry at the Depot, which sits near the quarry location. Come early for a walking tour on the quarry trail, beginning at 5 p.m.
Go Here for more info!
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Waupaca's Rotary Club continues to work for the betterment of our community and beyond!
Pints for Poiio
October 15, Noon-10PM
Plan now to join friends new and old at HH Hinder between noon and 10 PM on Saturday, October 15. It will be our club's FIRST EVER Pints for Polio Event. The event will feature live music, the Grilligans food truck, 50/50 raffles, and of course, HH Hinder Brewing Company's selection of fine beverages.
*Funds raised during this event will go to eradicate polio worldwide. FUN FACTS! (1) Since 1983 The Rotary Foundation has helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children. (2) Reported polio cases have dropped 99 percent from 350,000 in 1988 to fewer than 700 a year today. (3) Every dollar donated to Rotary’s End Polio Now efforts are matched two-to-one by the Gates Foundation, so $ = $3!
Rotary Club of Waupaca
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Wednesday, October 5
11am-11pm
at Crystal River Pub and Grill
Thursday October 6
6am-11pm
at Waupaca Amoco
and The Filling Station Pizza
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join Waupaca Amoco , The Filing Station and the Crystal River Pub and Grill as we continue our fundraising series and we’ll donate 10 cents for every gallon of gas sold from Amoco, and 20% of sales from Crystal River Pub and Grill and the Filling Station to the CAP Services Family Crisis Center.
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MORE Than Just a Meat Raffle
The Chain O Lakes Bar and Grill
Sunday, October 2.
We'll be selling paddles for $15 each. We will have 100 available. They will go on sale at 11am. Drawing will begin at 2:30pm. Must be present to win! All net profits will be donated to Foundations For Living. We will also have a 50/50 raffle with all proceeds going to Foundations For Living, Waupaca. So many amazing items...all from right here in Waupaca! Join us for a day of fun!
Chain Bar and Grill
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The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitor's Bureau | |
The history of ICC comes alive at the Chain O’ Lakes Blues Festival on the shores of the beautiful Chain O Lakes!
Mark your calendars for the
11th Annual
Chain O Lakes Blues Festival 2022
October 7-8, 2022!
Check out the stellar line-up this year on both Friday and Saturday!
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The Chamber Community Calendar is a great spot to see all of the events and bands coming to Waupaca this fall!
Go HERE for the Chamber Website and Community Calendar!
Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce and Waupaca Visitors and Convention Bureau
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Hidden Studios Art Tour
Saturday-Sunday
October 1-2
The Hidden Studios Tour is committed to organizing and promoting a public art event of high quality and artistic diversity. Our goal is to provide personal one-on-one opportunities for visitors buy fine art, to ask questions, and to see where and how work is created.
Check out the 7 working art studios and 20 artists that will be part of the art tour this September 30 and October 1-2, 2022!
Go HERE for the map and listing of the 7 studios.
Go Here for their digital brochure!
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Join the 715 Community for a fun celebration of Fall and help raise funds for the Waupaca County Dive & Rescue Team!
- Food, Beer & Cocktails!
- Over 30 Pop-up Shops and Vendors
- Live Music with K&J Duo and MoJoe & Flipside
- Entertainment including Chainsaw Carving & Traditional Blacksmith demonstration
Support Local all day on Saturday October 8th on the Strip in King!
715 Harvest Fest
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Some Halloween Fun in the Waupaca Area.... | |
Haunted Hollow
October 8-31
Haunted Hollow is an event that is different than any other. This is not your normal haunted yard. This yard is 600 ft long and filled with the unimaginable. All scenes can be viewed from the comfort of your vehicle. Live characters roam the roadway waiting to scare you and your passengers. If you wish to enjoy the yard only and not get scared, just turn on your hazard flashers. Fun for the whole family, young and old. Haunted Hollow has been voted #1 yard haunt in Wisconsin for the last 5 years.
Haunted Hollow is free and accepts cash donations and/or food donations for the Waupaca area food pantry. Starting this year we are also taking donations to support the Waupaca area Humane Society.
Please help make this year great. Drive careful and be respectful to our monsters. Stay safe everyone.
for more information. send an E-mail HERE.
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Waupaca's Second Annual Halloween on Main Street
Friday, October 28
4-6 pm
Come Downtown Waupaca for loads of Halloween Fun!
In collaboration with: Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce, Living the Waupaca Way, Riley Crest Farm, WMS Mad Scientists, Waupaca Historical Society, Waupca Arts Hub, and WHS Drama
Bring the kids and have fun on Main Street Waupaca!
Halloween on Main
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Winchester has 3 great programs in October! All programs start at 6:30 and take place at the Waupaca Public Library.
Why Slavery Caused the Civil War and Why That Matters Today More Than Ever
Monday, October 3, 6:30 PM
Historians today agree that the institution of slavery, and how it made the North and South very different societies, was the root cause of the war. Yet for much of the century afterward, some Americans tried to create an alternative interpretation downplaying the significance of slavery.
The Art of Active Listening: “What did you say?” “Do I really care?”
Monday, October 10, 6:30 PM
Dan Naylor is a retired human service consultant, Dan will outline the importance of active listening in today’s world of conflict and lack of civility.
Refugee Resettlement in Central Wisconsin
Monday, October 24, 6:30
A refugee resettlement office has been established and is bringing people from all corners of the world to Central Wisconsin. This presentation examines this first year of refugee resettlement, its challenges and its promises for the future.
Winchester Academy
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Turner's Farm Market is hosting
Family Days
every Saturday in October!
Farmfest
Saturday October 1
10am-4pm
The annual Farm Fest Is This Saturday, October 1st!
Hayrides, Petting Zoo, Pumpkin Patch, Corn Mazes, Barrel Train, Big Slides, Concessions!
From 10am-4pm! $5 a person.
Ages 2 & Under Are Free!
Arts & Crafts!
Pumpkins! Apples! Squash! & More!
Presented by Turners, Waupaca FFA, & Riley Crest Farms
Pumpkin Cannon and Tom Pease!
Saturday October 8
The pumpkin cannon will be firing, and Tom Pease will be entertaining families with his wonderful children's music!
More Info HERE!
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The Center for Living Well
There are many ways to care for yourself, check out the Centers for Living Well in Iola.
The Center for Living Well
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Manawa FFA Alumni
16th Annual Bluegrass Bash 2022
October 14-15, Noon to Midnight
Bear Lake Resort
Join the Manawa FFA Alumni as we raise money to support our local FFA and Ag program with scholarships and grants. Friday night pre Bash music with Noah John and Ringing Iron. Then Saturday 12 hours of Bluegrass music with...Biscuit Creek...The Mark Hembree Band...Genesee Ridge...Flat Creek HWY and Soggy Prairie. There will be basket raffles, paddle raffles 50/50 raffles, food and fun.
Bluegrass Bash
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PodPaca is a brand new podcast that highlights the people that make the Waupaca area unique. Every week there will be a new episode where you get to learn more about the people in Waupaca, what they do, and what is currently happening in the area. PodPaca is hosted by Joe Drake and Tim Drake. This father son duo have lived in the area for many years, and help give everyone's unique perspective of this great small town. Guests on the podcast include Andy Behrendt, Laura Colbert, Bill Zimmerman, and more! |  | |
PodPaca is available to listen to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. PodPaca is also available to watch as a video podcast on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe to PodPaca's YouTube channel. PodPaca also provides updates on Facebook and Instagram so make sure to follow PodPaca today!
In the future PodPaca is also looking to participate with the community that listens and enjoys the show. By supporting PodPaca with a listen or watch or follow you help local media in our community grow.
Podpaca
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A couple cool things in Nelsonvillle!!! | |
Just a couple more days to get to Nelsonville to see this cool photo exhibit! October 1-2 at the Rising Star Mill, a super cool old vintage Mill in downtown Nelsonville... | | |
And...on October 6, in Nelsonville, again... there's a sing-along at the Nelsonville Lutheran Church, with Jazz musician Matt Buchman, and his friends form Copper Box, Danny and Michelle Jerabek! Cool church... | | |
Badger's Den Brewclub
8th Annual Beer Tasting Event
October 29, 6PM
Waupaca Historic Train Depot
This event is for those who wish to learn about and sample home brewed beverages!
Food, Live Music, Beer Tasting, and more!
Donations go to Brewclub and Waupaca Historical Society
Badger's Den Beer Tasting Event
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Par Four Bistro is hosting a
Fall Quilting Retreat
October 17-20.
For more information on how to register, send an E-mail!
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Halloween Themed Cookie Class
October 10 at 5pm
and tons of other really great glass art classes!
Blessings and Friends in Wega
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A Touch of Glass Jewelry Classes
Schedule your own jewelry class at A Touch of Glass Country location! GO HERE to see all classes available! Find your class and get it scheduled!
A Touch of Glass
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Jazz Jam
Saturday October 8, 5-8pm
Little Wolf Gallery, Iola
Eric Bestul from Lessons from the Art, along with his musical friends Scott and Rex and Tom 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).
Little Wolf Gallery
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Open Mic at Familiar Grounds
in New London
October 2, 12-3PM
Come join us to perform or to simply enjoy the local talent.
Familiar Grounds
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Next month we will likely be talking about snow, so enjoy, with all your senses, these fall days... with the brisk air, the beautiful colors, the earthy smells, the fall tastes of crisp apples and wonderful fall harvest foods, and all of the joy of the short but sweet autumn season! Stay Creative, Waupaca!
Waupaca Community Arts Board
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