Welcome to the WPR Music, Arts & Culture calendar!

For 50 years, this Canadian musical legend has been capturing in song the essence of human experience – while fiercely striving to make it better. One of Canada’s finest artists, Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable journey has seen him embrace folk, jazz, rock, and […]

Dollar-a-Day Boys This program is as entertaining as it is important and sheds light on a little known story of the CCC boys! Bill Jamerson is a singer/storyteller based in Ironwood, Michigan. For the past twenty years he has presented programs on the lumberjacks, iron miners and ski jumpers as well as CCC Boys. Prior […]

See the Drama Desk-nominated performance of The Other Mozart, a theatrical performance that the New York Times calls “Strikingly beautiful”. The Other Mozart tells the true, forgotten story of Nannerl Mozart, the sister of Amadeus – a prodigy who performed throughout Europe with her brother to equal acclaim, but her work and her story faded […]

The young and wild Prince Hal is now King in his own right. His enemies and allies have something in common: they all underestimate him. Now, King Henry will make […]

For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process […]

It’s never too early to learn to love art! Smush, press, and shape air-dry clay to create travel-inspired texture tiles. Then join in the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. This monthly program is designed especially for visitors ages five and under (with an adult).

Every Friday in Feb. – April Blacklight & Brews Tour, an enchanting and unforgettable experience designed for adults. This unique tour promises a captivating journey through the cave, illuminated by ultraviolet lights that reveal the dazzling beauty of fluorescent minerals and formations. Important Information for Attendees; Age Restriction: This event is strictly for guests aged […]

The young and wild Prince Hal is now King in his own right. His enemies and allies have something in common: they all underestimate him. Now, King Henry will make […]

Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra concludes its 50th anniversary season with an epic performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection”, in collaboration with Chippewa Valley Festival Choir and two guest soloists. It is a symphony of hope, determination, and excitement – sentiments that have sustained CVSO for 50 years and will lead it into new […]

For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process […]

This singer-songwriter duo is a Black Hawk favorite. Cris’ music reflects his childhood–born in South Texas, the son of migrant workers who moved from one harvest site to another, providing a wide range of musical experiences that have become his signature style: “Mexican roots.” Ann adds bass guitar and back-up vocals. Enjoy an optional potluck […]

Stop playing wine roulette. Instead of gambling money on a bottle of wine just to find out you actually HATE red blends, grab your Uncork Me Wisconsin tickets and sample […]

Every Saturday starting in Feb. through April Unique Experience to explore the Cave of the Mounds by Black Light. Watch the cave glow under UV Light. You will learn about ultraviolet light, fluorescence, and see the speleothems GLOW! The tour price includes a black light rental and a guided tour of Cave of the Mounds. […]

Join us for an AfterGlow in The Grand Lounge featuring Franki Moscato! Midwest Dueling Pianos has quickly become one of the most sought after Dueling Piano production companies in the country. This interactive musical comedy experience will have guests singing, shouting, dancing and laughing during an all request-driven show with music ranging from the songs […]

The young and wild Prince Hal is now King in his own right. His enemies and allies have something in common: they all underestimate him. Now, King Henry will make […]

The Portage Road Songwriters Guild is a group of 9 supportive, creative singer-songwriters that have been nourishing new songs into existence for over 20 years. The Coffee House has hosted its well-anticipated new song concert each year. The Guild includes Eric Baer, Rick Fitzgerald, Jay Bullock, Bob Estes, Chris Head, Mark Plotkin, Chris Straw, and […]

For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process […]

The young and wild Prince Hal is now King in his own right. His enemies and allies have something in common: they all underestimate him. Now, King Henry will make […]

Walk through what used to be an ancient ocean and look for fossils older than the dinosaurs. In a limestone cave, there are many fossils to see. Learn from our Cave Educator about different fossils that have been discovered. Fossilization is rare. According to the BBC, scientists estimate that less than one-tenth of 1% of […]