With heavy hearts, and considering all our options, we have decided we have no option other than to cancel the much anticipated Bach Festival 2021... We want to keep everyone as safe as possible, and we want to give our community and the artists the full Bach Festival experience. We cannot justify holding this festival as the Delta Variant continues to rise sharply in our community. We apologize to everyone who has been as excited as we had been to bring the music, life and times of Bach once again to our small community. We plan to reschedule this phenomenal festival for the fall of 2022.
And on that note, as always, we continue to follow CDC guidelines. We will also be checking in with this interactive map. Please be part of the solution that will help us be able to enjoy this fun filled week: GET VACCINATED !!!
In the meantime, please enjoy this documentary about Glenn Gould. He has been recorded playing Bach's Goldberg Variations. ( be sure to scroll down and watch all the videos to hear the entire work) This should get you hooked on Bach for god, and ready for 2022!!!
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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The weather is perfect for a stroll down the alleys and down by Rotary Park to view the murals! Check out the map, and go to our website to find out more about the individual artists! The website and map load great on your cell phone, so you can take it with you and learn as you go!
Go here for the full story of this wonderful nearly complete project! (hint: there is one more mural to go!)
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Poetry at Your Feet: Sidewalk Poetry continues as Main Street construction progresses! |
We urge you to take a stroll down Main Street. North Main has poems, but they are not finished!!!! "Signed, sealed delivered..." There is a 3-step process of creating sidewalk poetry. The first step is embedding the poems in the concrete, and that is what is taking place right now on Main Street, downtown Waupaca. Next step will be to colorize the letters, then the final step will be to seal them so they will be easy to read! WE are going to be one poetic town!!!
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WCAB's Waupaca Local Live September Show
Featuring:
Sylas Schaberg
Thursday, September 16
7pm on Facebook Live
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Sylas Schaberg’s music has an intricate blend of bluegrass, punk, and classic rock that stems from his festival upbringing and a splash of classical training. His music is poetic and sweet, yet loud and angry, all with an underlying picking melody that intertwines into a wonderful blend of sound. As a slight change of pace he joined the Central Wisconsin reggae band, Kyerokaya, in 2021 to explore another musical culture. Never one to shy away from a chance to play music with others, he has hosted several open mic nights in both Amherst and Stevens Point, revamping the friday-night bar scene and awakening sleepy Sunday afternoons. |
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Due to the spiking of the Covid Delta variant, we will be doing our September show LIVE via ZOOM via Facebook Live. What a miracle of technology! Join us online, we'd love to hear your feedback and questions!
View previous programs from the past 5 years here! Great musicians, interesting dialoque and great music!
We seek to bring local and regional musical excellence to the airwaves!
If you know of a musician who has original music that you think would be great on our show, send us a FB message! We are doing fall and winter booking now!
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The Waupaca Community Arts HUB |
A bit about the Art Classes:
- Classes are after school for kids ages 8-14
- Tuesdays with Ashley Gordon Ellis, "Art-side the Lines"
- Wednesdays (early release day) with Laura Reynolds, "Nothing Flat"
- Kids can take the school bus to the hub: The Black Fish! Go here to find out more!
- Tuition covers all supplies and 14 weeks of a connected artistic experience with the resident artists!
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Gift Cards are a great way to support your budding artists!
- Scholarships available:
We are so excited that people are taking advantage of our Scholarship Program! We are able to offer scholarships for eligible students starting with our fall semester.
And Go HERE for our Arts HUB Instrument Petting Zoo video that we did during ARTicipation week! What a blast jamming with kids!
Check out our website, and join us at the Hub, a place where creativity comes to grow!!!
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We're excited to announce that the rocking Ric Reynolds is joining the HUB Music Staff to teach Guitar and Bass! You may know Ric from the band Baba Ghanooj...he has a lifetime history of playing acoustic and electric guitars as well as Bass. Ric is taking new students, all ages and levels. Call 715-256-7369 to get started!
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It's September: Time to get your student in shape for band with Mr. Dan Radley! Dan is a musician (His primary instrument was the Tuba!) and an educator with 35 years of experience teaching kids from middle school through high school! He has retired from teaching but still plays in several ensembles, subs at our Middle School and is beloved by all. Dan will be taking on students starting on Wednesdays in September. GO HERE for more information on how to sign up for private lessons with Dan!
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Other September Happenings... in and around our community!
Events, classes, stress relief and local artisan shopping!
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Are an "Arts and Culture Stakeholder?" (anyone in our community who engages in any way with the arts and culture...we think that is everyone!!!) If so, then this event is for you! We will be working on updating our visions and goals for our community's Arts and Culture Plan!
Please plan to join us!
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Refreshments will be available from 5 – 6 p.m. in the Granite Cellar at Danes Hall with arts and cultural planning from 6 – 8 p.m. Join our discussion to give input on the arts and cultural programs and initiatives you would like to see in our community. Your input can help arts and culture flourish in Waupaca for years to come. |
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The Library is happy to announce that Exhibit Room will Re-Open!
September 8-November 13, the exhibit "Beyond Borders" will be on display.
This exhibit features oil paintings by Ruth Wydeven, inspired by her travels to Latin America. Ruth is a nationally recognized artist who lives in Colorado, but is a native of the Fox Cities. She will be in Waupaca to install the exhibit and our community will have the opportunity to meet her at a
Meet the Artist event
September 8
3p-7p
on the library lawn
The Children's Department will also be there with some fun activities for kids and families.
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The focus of this three-part series is to build resiliency using the following core components:
CONNECTION, WELLNESS, HEALTHY THINKING, AND MEANING
This discussion will help empower you to withstand and learn from difficult and traumatic experiences.
Denise from the Waupaca County Department of Health and Human Services will facilitate this session.
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The Waupaca Area Public Library |
All programs at the library will be outside or virtual for September, but the library is still open for regular browsing. There is so much going on that you really need to browse the website to get all the details: something for literally all ages!
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Here is a sampling of what you can find to get involved in at our Library:
Book Club: Saturday September 18
Virtual Storytime: Online stories read to your kids! on demand, go here!
Poster Display: A poster exhibit will be installed on the main floor of the library during September in honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
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Teen Events are happening in the library's front yard!
- Teens Talk Thursdays: Meets every Thursday from 6:30-7:30 to play games and meet other teens
- Page Turners (Teen Book Club): Meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 5:30-6:30 to talk books! Swing by the Teen Room to grab a copy of our club selection, or bring whatever you've been reading lately.
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The Waupaca Historical Society |
150 years of the Railroad Potato Bake
The Waupaca Historical Society is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the railroad coming to Waupaca by hosting a potato bake luncheon and program at the historic Railroad Depot.
Saturday, September 25
at the Depot
Seatings for the potato bake at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person, with each attendee receiving a commemorative souvenir. Each seating will also be followed by a brief presentation by Mike Kirk on the 150-year history of the railroad in Waupaca. All proceeds from the luncheon will go toward the ongoing restoration of the Depot.
The potato bake luncheon will include a baked potato, a variety of toppings, beverage, and a root beer float. Sixty tickets are available for each seating.
Tickets are available at the Holly History and Genealogy Center You can email the director for more information! |
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The September event Wisconsin Post Office Murals by David W. Gates Junior has been cancelled due to the rising numbers of covid cases. But you can still go in to our post office and see the mural, which was one of many to be featured in this program!
Check the Historical Society Website for info on dates and times that you can tour the Historic Depot, Hutchinson House, or go to the Holly Center!
As always, watch the Historical Society FB page for "Where are we on Wednesdays" for pics and clues, and then lots of interesting history on places in Waupaca!
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Celebrate Amherst!!!
Join our neighbors over in Amherst for activities downtown throughout the day!
* Craft Vendors * Classic Car Show (located behind the Amherst Telephone Company) * Central WI Model A Club Rides * Kids activities: Face Painting & Balloon Art & Silent Auction
Check out the Live Music
4pm The Big Road Band (Rock, Funk, Blues & Soul)
7pm The Gray Cats (Eclectic Mix)
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Waupaca Danes Hall's
Granite Cellar Wednesdays!
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Want to have some fun on Wednesdays? Danes Hall's Granite Cellar is now open on Wednesdays with fun interactive events!
Be brave and sing a couple tunes! Karaoke on Wednesday, September 8 from 4-9pm!
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You can also share a song at the Open Mic on Wednesday September 15 from 4-9pm!
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Weyauwega 60th Annual Horse and Buggy Days
September 10-11
Parade will be downtown Weyauwega on Saturday at 11 am... pool tournament, live music, games, vendors and Bed Races!
It's hard to find the fine details on this 60yth annual event, you might just have to go to Weyauwega to find out what's happening on September 10 and 11!
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Winchester Academy September program has been cancelled...
But! their 30th Anniversary is this fall...help them celebrate!
Please join us for a relaxed evening at the South Park Upper Shelter when we celebrate our 30th year in Waupaca!
Monday, September 13
6:30 pm
South Park
Meet and greet current and former trustees and community members. Light refreshments and beverages along with music by Mike Barden.
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New Arts Business in Waupaca!!!
Scadoodle Toys and Games
at 115 W. Fulton Street near Downtown Waupaca is a happening new hot-spot!
Built on five generations of art and education, Scadoodle Toys and Games ignites imagination with fresh takes on classic toys. And, they also have classes!
If you are looking for a guided activity for your small group, consider booking time for a Craft en-Counter. Craft en-Counters are short, directed craft projects led by our creative and experienced staff. All ages!
Check them out!
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And another new art business in Waupaca:
Agatha Art Glass
at 204 North Main Street!
At Agatha Art Glass, you can purchase hand made stained and fused glass items, and you can also take a class!
Classes are on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, 6pm to 8pm.
They also have Wednesday and Saturday morning classes from 11am to 1pm.
It's all about having fun in a laid back environment, while you learn the art of stained glass! Class size is a maximum of 4 people. Each person has their own cutting tools, grinder, soldering iron, etc
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