Join Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra for a trip around the world in this concert for all ages! Experience a spellbinding combination of Korean three drum dance with the Western orchestra in “Impressions of Cheonmachong”. Also hear melodies from Europe, South America, and Africa. This short performance is welcoming to patrons of all ages with sensory […]
Join Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra for a trip around the world in this concert for all ages! Experience a spellbinding combination of Korean three drum dance with the Western orchestra in “Impressions of Cheonmachong”. Also hear melodies from Europe, South America, and Africa. Plus, the winner of CVSO’s Young Artist Competition solos with the orchestra […]
Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to welcome LA Phil Principal Violist Teng Li for the premiere of a new viola concerto by award-winning local composer Chiayu Hsu, inspired by the history of the Chippewa Valley and commissioned especially for CVSO’s 50th anniversary season. The concerto will take us on a voyage through the past, […]
Celebrate curiosity at #WiSciFest! October 14-20, 2024 The weeklong Wisconsin Science Festival features events throughout Wisconsin for people of all ages. Activities include hands-on science experiments, live Q&A sessions and interviews with scientists, demonstrations, performances, behind-the-scenes tours and more. Explore nature at our BioBlitz. Take in a book talk with an award-winning author. Cultivate your […]
Mercury specializes in DIY and home maintenance. She expertly teaches your audience all about unclogging drains, drywall repair, the best tools for your home toolbox, replacing an outlet, knowing your different types of plungers and augers, garbage disposal repair, and so much more! She also shares her life story as a trans woman to highlight […]
Join Wisconsin author Liam Callanan as he takes the audience on a dynamic European tour through the pages of his most recent novel, When in Rome, and a very special audiovisual display. Building on the virtual tour, Callanan will discuss the important role of “place” in building a novel. More details: https://www.cvbookfest.org/festival-events/liam-callanan
Want to find a new weekend escape? Or, maybe, get to know your state a little better? Develop a deeper appreciation for lesser-known destinations in Wisconsin with longtime travel author Mary Bergin. Bergin will share her selective guide to rural treasures and her affinity for small-town life in Wisconsin. More details: https://www.cvbookfest.org/festival-events/mary-bergin
Northwoods is a murder mystery that goes beyond the crime to explore themes of strength in the face of adversity. It’s a story that celebrates the resilience that blooms when individuals lean on each other, share burdens, and forge bonds that defy the darkest of circumstances. Join the author in a discussion about compassion and […]
Lee will share a brief history and overview of Hmong mythology and how she incorporated that into Pahua and the Soul Stealer and the overall importance of diverse characters and cultures within the literary landscape. Gain a fuller understanding and appreciation for stories from different cultures and their importance to all children. More details: https://www.cvbookfest.org/festival-events/lori-m-lee
This event is the Nadine St. Louis Memorial Poetry Conversation 2024. Poems and conversation with Bayfield’s current Poet Laureate, Denise Sweet, moderated by Max Garland. More details: https://www.cvbookfest.org/festival-events/denise-sweet
The truth hurts. But it doesn’t have to ruin your relationships. Meg Kissinger will explain how she wrote an honest, unflinching memoir about some of the most humiliating and painful experiences in her family and still gets invited to Thanksgiving dinner. Attendees will learn how to tell the truth. Where to find medical records, police […]
From the Tengri Mountains to the Chippewa Valley 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Many might think that they are far from supporting the genocide happening in Xinjiang (Chinese-occupied East Turkestan), but will be shocked to find out that even the clothes they wear support those horrors. Author and activist Gulchehra Hoja will provide an insightful […]