February, the month of love! |
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The "month of love" is upon us, February, with Valentine's 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... and love is such a great force in our world. So many love songs have been composed over the centuries...What is your favorite love song? Here is a list of the "60 best love songs" of all time, at least according to Time Out...
And, do you like to send valentines? You can send them to anyone you love, and we hope that you love many! Have fun making valentines. Here are some great ideas to make you own! Get creative, it's fun!!!
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, including locations, dates, times, and ticket info!
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Chick Night 2023: Supporting Each Other!
Chick Night is back, in person, and better than ever! You won't want to miss this interactive great event....This year we will be at Par4 Bistro!
Friday, February 24
Show starts at 7
Tickets $20 at the door
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Our Headliner this year is the talented Singer-Songwriter Laura Bomber. Laura Bomber was born & raised in Appleton, WI. She does not limit her original music style through one genre exclusively, but instead expresses her broad musical palette through various styles. She's played with Cory Chisel at his Holiday Blowout show, at Summerfest and Mile of Music, and is an excitingly talented up-and-coming artist. Go here to listen to her music!
"Chick Night is the best girl's night out ever!" Chick Night participant
Join us for a very full evening...Many talented women gather to share their creativity with you! Be ready for songs that speak to your heart, poetry and spoken word that speaks to your soul; let go as we drum and sing together, and let yourself be supportive and creative with the group art project!
All are welcome: men and women, come support creative women!
Come early, doors open at 5:30! Have dinner at Par4 and wait for the show to start at 7!
Want to know who else is performing? GO HERE! All of the details and more! |
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Save the Date...We will be at a new location this year for the Irish Wake!
WE are partnering with HH Hinder Brewery to bring you a fantastic interactive event...Stay tuned for more details, plan to attend!
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Attention Artists:
Applications for Arts on the Square are now open.
Artists! If you’d like to be in our August 19 Arts on the Square Fine Arts & Crafts Show on City Square in Downtown Waupaca, apply today. Spots are limited. Last year we filled before the May 15 deadline! Online and by-mail applications accepted. Click the link to learn more. |
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WCAB's Waupaca Local Live February Show
Featuring
Hemlock Chaser
Thursday, February 16 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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Hemlock Chaser was formed on the eve of 2022, Hemlock Chaser is a 4 piece Wisconsin-raised string band, drunk on the rich traditions of bluegrass, folk, and punk music with a seasoning of swing, jazz, and some classical expression peppered on top. Always ready to get down with some high-energy jamming onstage or just pickin' around a fire, Hemlock Chaser will have your soul buzzing and heart humming with their enthusiastic original songs and sound till the next time you hear them.
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! Waupaca Local Live is now available on the "Chain to Main" Podcast. It's available on Apple, Google, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and all major podcast platforms.
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
How do you like our new Logo? Many thanks to Andrea Jensen at
Chain O Lakes Litho for helping us capture our creative spirit with this new symbol created especially for the Arts Hub!
Our Winter Semester is in full force with lots of kids coming to the Hub after school for a variety of cool classes: Improv, Abstract art, and our new Digital Makers' Space for 2 age groups via the Art Camps. Some classes that started in January have a little space, instructors would be happy to get you caught up if you are interested.
We experimented with cooking classes and have decided: they are awesome!!! so more are planned...
You can sign up for the fantastic offerings for February, below...Bookmaking and another great cooking class with Chef Jenn!
GO HERE to see all of our Winter/Spring Classes. The classes are starting to fill up so if you see something yhou like, sign up!!!
And Bonus! we are partnering with HH HInder for a fun on-site class at the Brewery! |
Crafts and Craft - Luminary Making at H.H. HINDER for Adults
Wednesday, February 15, 6pm
Interested in a great night out with friends? How about meeting at H.H. HINDER Brewing Co. to create a unique luminary and enjoy delicious craft beer. Anyone from beginner to advanced can do this project. Fee covers materials and instruction. Beer is available for purchase.
You must pre-register to be part of the class. Cost is $15 and includes materials and instruction!
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More New Art and Cooking Classes for February
GO HERE to sign up for these classes that start in February!
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We'll be creating our own book. We will start by looking at parts of a book and begin creating decorative paper for our covers. We'll create our own pulled paper to serve as our block. Our final class will be folding and sewing! All of our parts will come together as we fully construct our book. |
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This class is the same as the youth and adult class, but geared towards kids. But, guess what? They will be making books too, from start to finish, including making paper and sewing! Sign your kids up today for this super fun class! |
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Participants will watch the Pixar Short “Bao”. Students will then make, cook, and eat their own version of the traditional Chinese Dumpling. Meet Chef Jenn Beland, self and industry-taught chef, former bakery owner/operator, caterer, and lover of cooking (and eating) good food. |
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SAVE THE DATE for our first
Arts Hub Fun-Raiser!
Saturday, April 29
Waupaca Country Club
Featuring Music and dancing with Mojoe and Flipside!
Music, cocktails, 50/50 raffle, and so much more! Stay Tuned!
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Other February Happenings... in and around our community! |
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Waupaca High School All School Play |
It's time for Waupaca High School's All School Play!
Come and support our local actors and drama students!
Show times are as follows:
Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7pm
Friday, Feb. 17 at 7pm
Saturday, Feb. 18th at 7:00 p.m.,
Sunday, Feb. 19th matinee at 2:00.
Tickets will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and will be available at the high school office approximately 2 weeks prior to showtime.
Waupaca High School is located at
E2325 King Road, Waupaca, WI 54981
Call the Main Office - 715.258.4131 for more details!
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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.
Our next project involves the installatoin of a large display case that will hold information about all of the Network organizations and their events. This was purchased thanks to a generous grant from the Community Foundation, and will be installed in the lobby between the Library and City Hall.
The WAACN will be meeting on
February 23.
All are welcome to join this active vibrant group!
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COMING SOON........to the Library
Exhibit Room:
YOUTH ART
MONTH
Saturday, February 13, 2023 to Saturday, April 8, 2023
With a Reception/Awards night on Monday February 13, 6p-7p.
The Exhibit will include arts programming for kids and their caregivers in collaboration with the Arts Hub on February 20, The program on the 20th is a drop-in take-and-make activity from 10a-12p with an opportunity to add to the next community art project "Woven All Together." There will also be kids art programming on Wednesdays throughout the month!
Stay tuned for more information!
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Jack Rhodes Day
Thursday, February 2
A celebration of all the years our library was blessed to have Jack Rhodes share classic movies with us. To remember his legacy, we will be having a full day celebration!
Join us for classic movies with snacks, video clips of Jack himself, and more at this special event.
Free event!
Movies starting every two hours.
9:30am Singin’ in the Rain
11:30am Casablanca
1:30pm Rear Window
3:30pm Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
5:30pm Stagecoach
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The Waupaca Area Public Library |
Storytime
Wednesdays at 10 am
Join us for stories, fun and learning for caregivers and their preschoolers!
Babygarten
Every Fridays at 10 am
A time for parents with their infants and toddlers. Rhymes, songs, a short story, and social play time for your little ones. We can’t wait to see you!
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FEBRUARY TEEN ACTIVITIES
- Teen Volunteer Agents - In-Person, First Wednesday of the month from 4-5pm. (Feb. 1)
- Anime/Manga Club - In-Person, from 4-5pm, second Wednesday of the month (Feb. 8)
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The Waupaca Historical Society |
Sunday, February 3, 3-5 pm!
Hike at Shambeau Park/Hill
2 Hike Options:
*Shambeau Hill toward the depot
*Shambeau Park loop
The Historic Train depot will be open for warming, drinks and activities.
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February Program:
Thursday, February 23 at 6pm
At the Holly Center on Main St.
Building a Legacy: The History of the Waupaca Foundry
Sara Timm of the Waupaca Foundry presents, "Building the Waupaca Foundry," sharing the story of how the Waupaca Foundry came to be one of the largest foundries in the world.
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The Waupaca Fine Arts Festival: February Musical, and enter the Art Show! |
presents the musical
Vanities
February 10, 11 and 12
201 Foxfire Dr, Waupaca
"Vanities: The Musical" will be a dinner theatre production featuring 3 local stars, and directed by Carmen Riebel, and accompanied by a live band featuring 6 musicians. This show is not to be missed!
Seating will be limited so get your tickets early!
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ATTENTION ARTISTS!
Artist Registration:
Opens: February 15th
closes: April 15th
The Waupaca Fine Arts Festival Art Show
will return to Danes Hall, 301 N. Main street, Waupaca WI
When: April 22nd - 26th, 2023
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Musicians: There is a Jazz Jam on The Second Saturday of the Month!
February's Jam session Saturday Feb. 11
5pm
Come one, Come all... to watch or play. Jazz Jam is an Open Mic evening, with a nod towards (not a requirement) JAZZ. Each Jazz Jam proves to be a unique experience.
For attendees, we will have French Wine and Non-alcoholic drinks, Coffee, and Craft Cheese Boards (you cut).
180 N. Main St. Iola
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The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce |
Even though it's 9 below zero, the Chamber is planning Strawberry Fest! Strawberry Fest is a family festival that features an art/craft fair with more than 100 vendors from across the Midwest, strawberry shortcake, live entertainment, great food and more. Strawberry Fest is a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer!
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Saturday, February 18 at 6pm.
JBrave the cold and warm up outside the Jensen Community Center with 3 large bonfires on a cold winter night!
Bring your own folding chairs, warm drinks, food for roasting, roasting sticks and FRIENDS for a fun evening out.
No admission to get in. The Jensen Center facility will be remain closed, however there will be a port-o-potty for use.
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The Jensen Center is looking for a few artists to display their work in the center's Display area. Contact Mariah at 715-824-5202! |
Sunday, February 5
7-8pm
Self Care Sunday Nights
Love yourself, Love others!
Go Here for registration information
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Lessons from the Art in Iola |
Watercolor Painting of a Winter Sunset with Carolyn Rosenberger
Monday, February 13, 9:30-noon
Brighten up your day by creating a colorful winter sunset scene, while learning how to paint pine trees and birch trees. Take home a finished painting ready to be framed.
To sign up for this class call Carolyn Rosenberger @ 715-445-3442 or email.
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Waupaca Rotary Club's Annual Casino Royale
Friday, February 17
7pm
Par4 Bistro
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The Rotary Club of Waupaca is happy to host a fun night to play blackjack, poker, craps, roulette and win prizes. There will be a pizza buffet and live music by Charlie Justmann Rock & Variety Band. Tickets are $20 per person and available from a Rotary Club member or at Office Outfitters, Waupaca Area Chamber office, Bank First, Farmers State Bank and Premier Community Bank or at the door. Please come to PAR 4 Resort on 2/17 to help raise money to support local charities!
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Winchester Programs take place at the Waupaca Library at 6:30 on Mondays, and are always free!
Monday, February 6
Solving Food Insecurity Utilizing Local Agriculture
In 2022, The Biden Administration held the first national conference on food insecurity since 1969. bringingt farmers, food pantries, chefs, policy makers and healthcare workers together to promote a new national plan to combat food insecurity.
Tara Roberts-Turner is a 1996 graduate of Waupaca High School. She holds a BS in human physiology from Boston University and an MS in Public Policy from Tufts Veterinary School. In 2012, along with 12 other farms, Tara and her dad helped to start the Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative (WFHC.) Tara was the first board president of WFHC, and then became the general manager.
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Monday, February 13
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald": In-Person Badger Talk
This talk will explore the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald from perspectives of the weather, the ship and the song by Gordon Lightfoot. This talk will be given by
Speaker Steve Ackerman joined the UW-Madison faculty in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.
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Hartman's Creek Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe and Hike |
Join us in the woods by candlelight!
Saturday, February 25
5-8 pm
Hartman's Creek State Park
Embrace Winter! Hike and snowshoe park trails lit by candlelight. Over 500 luminaries show the way to family fun. Leashed pets are allowed. Hot choco and snowshoe rentals are available. A park vehicle admission pass is required and available at the gate or online.
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Attention Music Students! |
Don't miss this opportunity to check out the UW Stevens Point Jazz Studies Department!
Open to all high school students interested
in music performance or jazz studies!
Wednesday, February 22
10:30am-5pm
Attend classes, a concert, meet Jazz students and faculty and more!
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The Center for Living Well |
Lots going on at the Center for Living Well in Iola!
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Waupaca Park and Rec Winter Rec Fest 2023 |
Saturday, February 11
3pm-7pm at Swan Park
Games from 3-5...
Local Restaurant Chili Cook-off @ 4pm
Dog Sled Rides
Lighted Snow Shoe Walk @ 5:30
Self-guided illuminated story book walk
Arctic Dash 3-5pm
Pick-up Broomball 3-5pm
Sledding
Hot Chocolate
Bonfire w/Smores
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The Filling Station and Amoco's Monthly Giving continues! |
The Filling Station (where there's great pizza BTW) and Waupaca Amoco donate a portion of their sales monthly to charitable orgs in Waupaca. February's donation goes to the Lost Companion Cast Rescue.
February 2, all day... fill up your car, get a pizza and help a kitty!
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Swing your Valentine! A big band. A little dinner. And a whole lotta fun!
This sixteen-piece orchestra possesses a powerhouse line-up of members comprised of artist-musicians whose combined pedigrees gives the band the ability to play a broad range of repertoire. The band performs music from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Thad Jones/Mel Lewis as well as contemporary masters like Maria Schneider, John Clayton and Bill Holman with equal measures of authority, sensitivity, and creative spark.
Featuring:
Marc Jimos | Myles Boothroyd | José Encarnacion | Steve Johnson | Katie DelGiacco | Brent Turney | John Daniel | Marty Robinson| Adam Gaines | Tim Albright | Patrick Lawrence | Bill Dennee | Dave Sawall | Mathew Buchman | Dave Story | Ryan Korb.
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The 2023 Iola Winter Carnival |
Great winter weather for this weekend's Winter Carnival up in Iola!!!
Dress warm and get outside!!!
Check out the list of events!! This year Friday February 3rd through Sunday February 5th . The list of family friendly events to attend includes:
- Ice Sculpting Contest
- Kids Fisheree (FREE)
- Snow Bully Fat Bike Race
- Skijoring
- Cross Country & Snowshoe Trails
- Crowning Queen of Snows
- Ski Jumping Championships!!!
These events take place all over Iola area so you need to check out the
for details!
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Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra |
The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra presents
"Simply Classical"
February 18, 2023
7:30 pm
At the Sentry Theater, Stevens Point
1800 North Pont Dr
Stevens Point
featuring soloists
Graham Emberton and Mary Moran, who are teachers at Waupaca's own Chain Exploration Center!
CEC parents, bring your strings students to this wonderful concert rfeaturing the music of Beethoven, Mozart and Mendellsohn!
GO HERE for more information and tickets!
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And Regarding the Chain Exploration Center, (CEC) Waupaca's Charter school, there will be a Gala Fundraiser :
Magical Moments
February 4
5:30-9:30 PM
Danes Hall, Main St. Waupaca
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A few select Live Music shows in Waupaca and around the area....
Due to Cabin Fever, we thought we would list a few live music events that we heard about...there may be more but at the time of publish, these are what we could find on social media, word of mouth and websites...support live music!!!
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The Atelier in Waupaca; February 25 at C.B.G.G. (Country Bluegrass Blues) with 4 great acts! GO HERE for more info and address |
Feb. 11, 7-9pm: Del Weed and His Sweet Rollers
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Continue to Spread the LOVE during February!
We love our community, and send you all a lot of heart-felt greetings during the month of LOVE!
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