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Events for August 17 - August 24

Thursday, August 17 cont.

Wine & Yoga 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Wild Hills Winery, 30940 Oakridge Dr, Muscoda wildhillswinery.com Join certified Yoga Instructor for Wine & Yoga every Thursday evening in summer! Lara offers a fun and relaxing yoga session in the beauty of our vineyard. Please bring a mat and water. $12 per person.

LIVE MUSIC: Better Daze at Local Night 5:30 PM Post House Garden, 127 E

Jefferson St, Spring Green . Look up The Shed on Facebook for more info Come enjoy a summer outdoor music series featuring different local artists every week! Grills will be fired and beverages available, so come and enjoy the best that River Valley has to offer!

LIVE MUSIC: Paul Bentzen and Doug Lloyd 5:45 PM American Players Theatre, Picnic Area, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green americanplayers.org Paul Bentzen and Doug Lloyd have been making music together for over twenty years. They play a combination of traditional and modern bluegrass, old-time country, and old string band tunes. With Paul on 5-string banjo and vocals and Doug on guitar, they strive to keep alive that fine old summer tradition of front porch pickin' and singin'.

Knit Night at Nina’s 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM . Nina’s Department Store, 143 E. Jefferson St. Spring Green ninasdepartmentstore.com Every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. All knitters and crocheters are welcome. Store closed after 5:30 pm.

SOLD OUT – LIVE MUSIC: Shitty Barn Session 296: King Pari // Def Sonic 7:00 PM 506 E Madison St, Spring Green shittybarnsessions.com Doors open at 6 Advance tickets sold out. That sald, tickets often come up that people can't use, so check out SH*TTY TICKET SWAP, which helps to connect ticket buyers and sellers King Pari is an almost accidental project. Cameron Kinghorn (Nooky Jones) and Joe Paris Christensen (PHO) didn’t even set out to start a band. When Joe texted Cameron some jams whipped up on his tape machine, Cameron hit him back with “what is this? I want in”. Folk by definition, Def Sonic ( formerly “ All Good Things” ) exemplifies musical creativity. Twisting genres through an emotional performance, Def Sonic puts a unique spin on time-honored sounds, by mixing beats, samples/loops, & synths - while strumming & singing heartfelt melodies.

Friday, August 18

Wine Down Fridays 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wild Hills Winery, 30940 Oakridge Dr, Muscoda wildhillswinery.com Come enjoy live music and wood fire pizzas from our food truck. There is no cover, but we ask that folks support free live music by not bringing in outside food or drink. Family friendly! You may want to bring lawn chairs and blankets for extra seating. Handmade and hand tossed wood fire pizzas for sale made from scratch by the Halverson family! Relax, enjoy the music, take in the fresh air, have a glass of wine, and enjoy some delicious snacks from our tasting room while you wait.

Karaoke 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM . Slowpoke Lounge, 137 W Jefferson St., Spring Green slowpokelounge.com Join us the fourth Friday of every month for a night of Karaoke at Slowpoke. Janna Johnson hosts this night for the community to come together in song. Take a chance and come up on stage, or just cheer on your friends. We’ll get started around 8:00, and go until last call. That could be as early as 10:00 or as late as 2:00am. It all depends on you! No cover, but tips for our host are always welcome.

Saturday, August 19

Lone Rock Market 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM . Under the Lone Rock Water Tower, 358 S Oak Street, Lone Rock For more information, look up Lone Rock Market on Facebook . We will be hosting a variety of Farmer's Market and Craft Vendors at our Weekly Community Market Mid-May Through Mid-October. Any items you would like to see at future markets or if you are a Vendor that would like to participate in our future market please message or contact for more information 608-604-3537.

Spring Green Farmers Market 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM S230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green . Spring Green Farmers Market Is a year-round outdoor market offering seasonal produce, local meats, baked goods and many other wonderful items. Held outside the Spring Green Community Public Library every Saturday morning. Preorders are recommended. Visit our Facebook or Instagram page or email SGFarmersMarket@gmail.com for a list of participating vendors and their contact into.

Mindfulness: Discussion and Practice (Zoom Only) 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Virtual Event springgreenlibrary.com Our meetings will include discussions and short mindfulness exercises/practices. We will explore sitting, standing, lying down and moving mindfulness experiences. Find the zoom link online.

Driftless Landscape Tour 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, 5607 Cty. Rd. C Spring Green taliesinpreservation.prg Rates Adult - $25, Student, Senior, Teacher & Military - $20 Children under 10 years old - Free Join us for a conversation about the interconnectedness of land and culture while enjoying an approximately 1-mile walk across the Taliesin property. Guests on this tour will explore the landscape that Wright felt so connected to and learn about the geology, ecology, and cultural history of the area while discovering what draws so many people to the Driftless Area. Ending time is an estimate only and varies.

Singing in the Country 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM Witwen Park, S9855 County Rd E, Sauk City wormfarminstitute.org Join us in gathering with special guest Ben Fink in the historic tabernacle at Witwen Park for an interactive day of shape note singing, sharing, and learning. The event will feature a potluck lunch and an exploration of the connections between singing and democracy. No experience or ability required. For a community to function, everyone's voice must be heard.

LIVE MUSIC: Wildlife Forever — 6th Annual Summer Party 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hyde Store, 5314 County Rd H. Ridgeway springgreenlibrary.com Summer Raffle!

Tickets: 1 for $10 - 08 - 3 for $20 - first prize: Matthews V3x29 bow. Draw weight: 70 lbs Let-off: 85% Draw length: 29” Second prize: Vortex binoculars Drawing starting around 5:00 p.m. Do not need to be present to win! Horseshoe tournament beginning at 12 p.m. Contact Kenny Amble to enter 608-320-9908.

Riverway Board Field Trip 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cruson Slough, West of Lone Rock on HWY 14, Richland County Mark Cupp at (608) 739-3188 or by e-mail at mark.cupp@wisconsin.gov The group will hike around the dike and bottomland forest to view the blooming plants and identify birds of the floodplain. Discussion of the DNR’s drawdown of Cruson Slough and Bakken’s Pond and associated management for waterfowl production will occur. Recently, some scientists have questioned the validity of the DNR’s management methods and cost-effectiveness of the decades-old techniques of dike repairs and draining the impoundments, which result in fish kills and predation of vulnerable endangered species, such as the starhead topminnow.

Sunday, August 20

LIVE MUSIC: 4PeteSake Day in the Park 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM North Park, Spring Green 4petesake.com Run/walk & Bike begins at 8:00 a.m. The entrance fee for each event is $30 or $25 each for families or 4 or more. Pickleball Tournament new this year. A staggered start will begin at 9am, however if you are participating in the run/walk or bike, your start time will be later. Please let us know if you are running/walking or biking. Fee to participate will be $25/person or $50/team, with all proceeds going to 4PeteSake. There will be a pool party from 10 until Noon. LIVE MUSIC: 11-12, Don Greenwood 12-1, Peatsmoke 1-2, Violet Palms 2-3, Sugar Mama and the Rent Check 3-4, Camela Widad 4-5, Jambidextrous 5-5:30, speeches 5:30-6:30, Solstice Jazz Band. Food And Beverages. Kid’s Area is open Noon – 5:00 p.m. The popular Cakewalk returns once again this year. Pay $1.00 for a chance to play. Walk the Cakewalk until the music stops and if you land on the lucky number, you may choose a delicious cake or other delectable desserts. The silent auction ofers nearly 200 unique items, including contributions from local merchants and service providers and artwork by local artists. The auction is open for viewing at 11:00 a.m., with tables closing at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 20 cont.

Sunday Salon 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Post House Park, Jefferson Street, Downtown Spring Green americanplayers.org A casual conversation with APT staff and leadership about whatever is on your mind. Free, no tickets required.

Flower Crown Workshop and Wine Tasting 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Wild Hills Winery, 30940 Oakridge Dr, Muscoda wildhillswinery.com Florist and owner Delaney of Briarwood Flowers will lead our quests in a workshop where they will create their own gorgeous flower crown from her farm-grown flowers and blooms. All materials are included. Guests will also enjoy a wine tasting of eight delicious Wild Hills Winery wines. In addition, the experience includes a grazing box full of Wisconsin cheeses, meats, fruit, and other delights.

LIVE MUSIC: Psycherelic on the River Stage 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wisconsin Riverside Resort, S13220 Shifflet Road, Spring Green www.wiriversideresort.com Warm weather, cold cocktails, and great live music! Join us outside on the River stage! Let’s welcome in the summer!

Monday, August 21

Lone Rock Market 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Under the Lone Rock Water Tower, 358 S Oak Street, Lone Rock For more information, look up Lone Rock Market on Facebook We will be hosting a variety of Farmer's Market and Craft Vendors at our Weekly Community Market Mid-May Through Mid-October. Any items you would like to see at future markets or if you are a Vendor that would like to participate in our future market please message or contact for more information 608-604-3537.

LIVE MUSIC: Big Night Out on the River Stage 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wisconsin Riverside Resort, S13220 Shifflet Road, Spring Green www.wiriversideresort.com Warm weather, cold cocktails, and great live music! Join us outside on the River stage! Let’s welcome in the summer!

Rural Musicians Forum: Grupo Balanca 7:00 PM Performing Arts Pavilion, Westland Promenade, 114 Brodhead St., Mazomanie ruralmusiciansforum.org For more than a quarter-century, the Rural Musicians Forum has served the Wisconsin River Valley community and beyond.

Katie Dahl 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Slowpoke Lounge, 137 W Jefferson St., Spring Green slowpokelounge.com $10 in advance Katie Dahl’s four albums of original songs showcase her creamy alto and trademark wit, as well as her unflinching authenticity. Her recent work finds her exploring more vulnerable territory than ever before, from anxiety to body image to the challenges of growing up queer in an evangelical church. Richly steeped in the American songwriting tradition, Katie navigates the muddy waters between the personal, public, and political with tenderness and dexterity.

Tuesday, August 22

Summer Family Storytime 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Plain Kraemer Library and Community Center, 910 Main St, Plain kraemerlibrary.org Summer Family Storytime lasts about 30 minutes and is full of stories, songs, and followed by a simple craft. Geared toward ages 3-5, but older and younger siblings and friends are always welcome. All children must attend with an adult.

Summer Movie: The NeverEnding Story 10:30 AM 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green springgreenlibrary.com . Bring the whole family to the Library for a fun movie. Enjoy the show with snacks and a drink. Synopsis: On his way to school, Bastian (Barret Oliver) ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called "The Neverending Story," Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. The novel is about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by "The Nothing," a darkness that destroys everything it touches. The kingdom needs the help of a human child to survive. When Bastian reads a description of himself in the book, he begins to wonder if Fantasia is real and needs him to survive (PG, 1h 34m, 1984).

LIVE MUSIC: Tom Waselchuk, guitarist 5:45 PM American Players Theatre, Picnic Area, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green americanplayers.org Singer. Songwriter. Band leader. Producer. Tom has lead the Dang-Its (Americana) since 1998, presented Sweet Dreams & Honky Tonks (a classic country music revue) since 2012, toured the US and Far East with Harmonious Wail (Gypsy swing, 2001-2011), and free-lances in many music genres: jazz, bluegrass, country, Irish, and folk music. Tom currently performs with his Americana vocal group, The Honey Pies.

APT: Talk Backs 9:30 PM American Players Theater, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green americanplayers.org Stay afer the play to chat with the cast. Free, afer the performance. This weeks performance: Romeo and Juliet (8:00 PM).

Wednesday, August 23

All Ages Storytime 10:30 AM Spring Green Library, 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green springgreenlibrary.com Bring the whole family to the library for a morning of song, stories, movement, and fun!

Book Discussion 2:00 PM Community Room, Spring Green Library, 230 E. Monroe St., Spring Green springgreenlibrary.com For August, we will be reading a short story collection: The Souvenir Museum by Elizabeth McCracken. Synopsis: In these stories, the mysterious bonds of family are tested, transformed, fractured, and fortified. A recent widower and his adult son ferry to a craggy Scottish island in search of puffins. An actress who plays a children’s game-show villainess ushers in the New Year with her deadbeat half brother. A mother, pining for her children, feasts on loaves of challah to fill the void. A new couple navigates a tightrope walk toward love. And on a trip to a Texas water park with their son, two fathers each confront a personal fear. With sentences that crackle and spark and showcase her trademark wit, McCracken traces how our closely held desires—for intimacy, atonement, comfort —bloom and wither against the indifferent passing of time.

Hike With Mike & Grace – The Lower Wi Riverway 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM County Road C across the street from the Taliesin entrance near 5481 County Rd C, Spring Green taliesinpreservation.org Join us for a series of naturalist-led hikes on the landscape that inspired Frank Lloyd Wright. These hikes will highlight southwestern Wisconsin’s geology, flora, and fauna as you take in the fresh air and scenic views. As Mike and Grace guide folks through the trail system developed on the estate, come along with us and learn why these are such an important piece of the estate and public access. We work in concert with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation—to turn back the hands of time so the woodlands, oak savannas, and prairies can once again thrive.

LIVE MUSIC: 4H 5:45 PM . American Players Theatre, Picnic Area, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green americanplayers.org . John Haarbauer, Dave Hopper, Ned Hodgson, and Mark Hubanks make up the group 4H. Teir music is acoustic folk-rock, covering songs from the '60s and '70s.

APT: Talk Backs 9:00 PM American Players Theater, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green americanplayers.org Stay afer the play to chat with the cast. Free, afer the performance. This weeks performance: Anton's Shorts (7:30 PM).

Thursday, August 24

Storytime 10:30 AM Lone Rock Community Library, 234 N Broadway St, Lone Rock Join us every Thursday for storytime!

Stitch and Bitch 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Spring Green General Store, 137 S. Albany St. Spring Green springgreengeneralstore.com The Spring Green General Store’s Stitch and Bitch handwork group meets Thursday afternoons weekly. All are welcome.

LIVE MUSIC: Solstice Jazz Band at Local Night 5:30 PM Post House Garden, 127 E Jefferson St, Spring Green Look up The Shed on Facebook for more info Come enjoy a summer outdoor music series featuring different local artists every week! Grills will be fired and beverages available, so come and enjoy the best that River Valley has to offer!

Events for August 10 - August 26

Thursday, August 24 cont.

LIVE MUSIC: McCarty & Sanyer Violins 5:45 PM American Players Theatre, Picnic Area, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green americanplayers.org Leyla and Maureen are the two violinists of the Madison-based Camerata String Quartet. Maureen worked with great joy as an APT musician for five seasons during the early years when musicians were part of the APT staff.

Knit Night at Nina’s 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Nina’s Department Store, 143 E. Jefferson St. Spring Green ninasdepartmentstore.com Every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm. All knitters and crocheters are welcome. Store closed after 5:30 pm.

Friday, August 25

Trapper Schoepp //with Brother Galen 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Slowpoke Lounge, 137 W Jefferson St., Spring Green slowpokelounge.com Tickets $10 in advance / $15 at the door “What’s most important to me is to be a link in the chain of folk singers before and after my time,” Trapper Schoepp says in light of his forthcoming album, Siren Songs. In 2019, the Milwaukee singer-songwriter published a long lost song with Bob Dylan called “On, Wisconsin” – making him the youngest musician to share a co-writing credit with the Nobel Prize laureate Starting off the evening is Brother Galen, a writer and performer who began writing music and songs after working on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico for two years. Before his debut album On The Way, Galen toured and performed under various names. In music and film he has worked with Dua Lipa, D. Ozi, Mark Barry (Lord Huron) and filmmaker Rex Miller among others.

Saturday, August 26

APT: Inside Out Tour 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM American Players Theatre 5950 Golf Course Rd Spring Green springgreen.com $17.50 or free w APT insider card. Get a peek at APT’s inner workings during our two-hour walking tour of the grounds, costume shop, backstage, and more. You'll see all that goes into making the productions you ultimately see on the Hill and in the Touchstone Theatre. Stair-Free tour option availble.

APT Play Talks: The Royale 12:00 PM American Players Theatre, 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green americanplayers.org . $5 or Free with an APT Insiders Card . Jamal James (Jay in The Royale) and Rasell Holt (The Royale Movement Director) talk about how the poetry of movement tells a story in Marco Ramirez's The Royale.

2nd Annual UTV/ATV Ride and Steak Feed 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Arthur's Supper Club, E4885 US-14, Spring Green Spring Green Rod and Gun Club, S12314 County Rd G, Spring Green For more info look up Spring Green Rod and Gun Club on Facebook UTV/ ATV Scavenger with registration starting at 10am at Arthur's Supper Club and conclude no later at 5pm at the Rod and Gun Club. End your evening with a grill your own steak meal for $20.

Campfire Skits & Smores: Cub Scout Pack 38 6:30 PM Tower Hill State Park, 5808 County Rd C, Spring Green For more info look up Cub Scout Pack 38 on Facebook Come Join us for an evening of fun skits and delicious smores! and to learn more about Scouting in the River Valley!

SOLD OUT – LIVE MUSIC: Shitty Barn Session 297: The Sadies + Sally Timms & Jon Langford 7:00 PM 506 E Madison St, Spring Green shittybarnsessions.com Doors open at 6 Advance tickets sold out. That sald, tickets often come up that people can't use, so check out SH*TTY TICKET SWAP, which helps to connect ticket buyers and sellers Without doubt or qualification, The Sadies are one of this continent’s greatest extant rock ’n’ roll bands — just as they have been for the last quarter-century. Versatile and imaginative, they skip from astral psychedelia to shuffling bucolics and leap from puckish pop to righteous garage-rock without losing momentum or mastery. Sally Timms was born in Leeds, England. She grew up in the Yorkshire dales, sang in the church choir and performed in poetry recitals as a child. In 1985 she joined the Mekons as a full-time member and has regretted it ever since. Unfortunately, the only way out of the Mekons is in a box, so she's still there. Known as one of the laziest women in show business, she frequently calls in favors from her more talented and successful friends so that she can dedicate more time to watching television and eating bananas.