Parallel Play was created as an integral component of Marquette’s Biology class, Creative Problem Solving. This cross-disciplinary course teaches STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students to embrace divergent thinking as a path to innovative problem solving. Through art-based activities and small group interactions with artists and STEM faculty, the class emphasizes the similarities between […]
Milwaukee-based artist, writer, and curator Michelle Grabner pays homage to custodial labor through this installation of household sinks and replicated everyday objects. Largely unseen janitorial work is instead foregrounded through the presence of commonplace objects used to keep institutional spaces sanitary. In the traditionally orderly gallery space, rests a silver leafed garbage can, cast bronze […]
The Big 4-0, Vol. 2: New Views of the Collection reimagines the Haggerty Museum of Art’s six lower galleries for the spring semester, presenting an entirely new installation of outstanding works from the Museum’s own holdings. The exhibition expands on collection favorites such as Keith Haring and Salvador Dalí paintings with rarely seen works on […]
Waupun Fine Arts in cooperation with the Waupun Public Library Gallery, hosts artist exhibits showcasing the talents of local artists. Nancy Swenson will be the featured artist from March 28 through May 21, 2025. A wonderful display of her work to view and purchase includes paintings in acrylic, watercolor, Sumi-e technique, alcohol ink airbrush, brusho, […]
Bowl for Kids’ Sake is a peer-to-peer fundraising event that is fun for companies and community members to engage in. (Teams of 4-6 people are formed, and the team and individuals set fundraising goals. Team members raise money from co-workers, friends, and family.) As a thank you for the team’s support and enthusiasm, Big Brothers Big Sisters […]
Come celebrate the artwork by our graduating UW-Platteville art students at the opening reception for the Senior Show and BFA Group Exhibition in Nohr Gallery. This comprehensive show of student artwork includes a solo exhibit by senior Bachelor of Arts student Ayden Miller and a group show by graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students Becca […]
Join Tergar Madison for a 5-week hybrid workshop designed to make meditation enriching and accessible from anywhere. This program will guide you through the essential topics of awareness, compassion, and wisdom, blending traditional teachings with modern insights. The workshop will be led by Scott Anderson, an experienced meditator and teacher who combines his expertise in […]
Casework in Forensic Wood Anatomy Parking and Cafe available, Open to the public, livestreamed on ricelaketv.com
Join us for a delightful evening in support of the La Crosse Storytelling Festival! Enjoy a selection of appetizers, desserts, wine, live harp music, and, of course, captivating stories. Your generous donations are greatly appreciated and will help make the festival a success.
Songwriter Showcase encourages the creation and sharing of original music by regional singer songwriters. Formed by Jon Stravers Big Blue Sky ties together two of his passions: music and the natural world. The group also includes Sophia Landis, Folko Landvogt and Jason McCullick. You can also find them performing during the summer months on the […]
Ryan Casey is an acoustic singer songwriter based in Madison, WI. Growing up in Freeport Illinois, music was always an integral part of his childhood. Casey studied music at Western […]
Come for our Easter EGGstravaganza! 4/18 – 4/20 During the tour, a pathway is lit with hundreds of GLOWING eggs. See the amazing glow from the eggs and see the cave in a whole new light. Purchase one of our Easter Rock Hunt bags for $2 in addition to your ticket fee to receive rock […]
St. Bernadette Parish, 8200 West Denver Avenue (about three blocks south of Good Hope Road) invites you to enjoy their fabulous fish fry in the parish hall. Included in a $17 dinner are fish, coleslaw, fries, rye roll, tartar sauce, lemon wedge, and coffee. Soda, beer, and desserts are available for purchase. A small portion […]
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 […]
In 1991, Rolling Stone called John Gorka “the preeminent male singer-songwriter of what has been dubbed the New Folk Movement.” Already active on the folk scene, his first album “I Know” produced by Red House Records in 1987 was critically acclaimed. This led to a record contract with Windham Hill and later High Street Records […]
This event is a lively spin-off of the traditional football rivalry, featuring Wisconsin and Minnesota a cappella groups facing off in a friendly competition. It will take place at the Wisconsin Memorial Union Theater on April 18th at 7 PM. Unlike a typical concert, “Battle for the Vox” will feature competitive rounds based on […]
Mike Bell leads his band in a concert of music including the Klezmer tradition, jazz and eclectic folk.
Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area, where we’ll welcome expert botanist Jessica Prindiville as she leads a course covering the information you’ll need to forage this summer. She’ll start with a short classroom discussion to learn the basics, followed by a guided hike as we search for all the wild edibles available inside Sandhill. We […]
Explore a single work of art from the Museum’s collection in depth with Amy Kirschke, Barbara Brown Lee Senior Director of Learning and Engagement, during this program that encourages presence and promotes well-being.
Join the Wild Hog for a singalong, playalong hootenanny. Free and open to the public.
An Easter Cantata presented by Wausau Lyric Choir and Wausau Symphony and Band. Featuring several excellent vocalists accompanied by band and choir .. This contemporary cantata composed by Rob Gardner, […]
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 a one-of-a-kind Spring Celebration and Earth Day experience at the breathtaking Cave of the Mounds! This special event invites guests to enjoy an enchanting evening inside the cave with LIVE MUSIC resonating through the limestone chambers, capturing the essence of nature’s beauty. Each guest will receive a souvenir photo to commemorate their […]
Present Music, Milwaukee’s premiere new music group in their long-awaited Madison return, presents a contemplative program of Huang Ruo’s achingly moving A Dust in Time, a mesmerizing sonic reflection on healing and hope. A rare performance of this uninterrupted musical meditation inspired by and structured like a Tibetan sand mandala, running sixty minutes to symbolize […]
Every Sunday in April Join us for an unforgettable journey of mindfulness and serenity inside the majestic Cave of the Mounds. This unique event begins with a silent guided walk through the breathtaking limestone formations, allowing you to connect deeply with the natural beauty and ancient energy of the cave. Accompanied by gentle meditation music, […]
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 […]