I just had 6 hours so I combined some of my past calendars events with new events. Some of what I copied came out indented wrong, unbolded, etc. I apologize! Please read carefully & jot down anything you might be interested in so you will remember then put them on your calendar. So much going on! Enjoy! Sandee
The “Mineral Point Gallery” Opens 8/7/21 on Gallery Night. The Gallery Represents Ben Brummerhop & over 25 other artists and creators with a focus on indigenous artists & folk artists. They have filled the the gallery with art & artists they love & have taken the time to select each piece of art in the gallery. Many of our artists are new to the Mineral Point market. Located at 22 High St. Check them out.
If you are participating in the Mineral Point Garage Sales on 8/13 & 8/14/21, and want to be on the Map, sign up by 7/30/21 for $15. Get all the details here: https://www.mineralpoint.com/events/details/summer-citywide-garage-sales-89526 Forms are available at the Mineral Point Chamber Office, 145 High St. or call 608987.3201 or email info@mineralpoint.com Maps will be available on 8/20/21
Gray Dog Deli in Mineral Point is for sale. There is a restaurant, kitchen/banquet room, outdoor patio, covered porch, private office, public restroom and 23 Steps Inn with a2 bedroom Suite, 2 kind-sized rooms, & an owner's efficiency apartment. MLS #1909150
I'm listing this in hopes someone would like to move to Mineral Point and continue this business.
APTickets are on sale online at americanplayers.org, & by phone at 608-588-2361. For the full season and other news from APT, please go to https://americanplayers.org/?dm_i=5KVB,E5OT,4DJLYO,1HBIP,1 As of July 1, masks will no longer be required in the Hill Theatre or any other outdoor spaces at APT. Masks will continue to be required for indoor spaces, including the gift shops & Touchstone Theatre. To accommodate people who prefer a fully masked environment, selected Hill performances will be designated as “masks required.” For Rough Crossing, these performances are July 9, 16, 23 and 30. #FacemaskFridays.
The Avalon Cinema Theater in Platteville is open & are showings films FRI, SAT & SUN Masks may be required. At 95 E Main St., Platteville. See Schedule: http://avalon.statetheatres.com/ It is updated weekly.
The Millennium Theater in Platteville & The Dodge Theater in Dodgeville & The Grantland Theater in Lancaster are now open. http://www.statetheatres.com/ You can also subscribe at that website to receive weekly updates of showings.
Great classes being offered at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts. Check this website & each month has classes offered May thru December. https://shakeragalley.org/workshops-month/ There is also a student discount if staying in Shake Rag lodging.
For Kids Classes at Shake Rag: Offering kids a variety of creative hands-on activities in small-group in-person settings at Shake Rag Alley or via take-and-make kits. Prices for most kits range from $10 to $12. Kits can be mailed & mailing cost will be added to the base price. See https://shakeragalley.org/youth-program/ & FMI: Contact Youth Program Director Elizabeth Johanna or call the office at (608) 987-3292
There are many folk classes being offered by Folklore Village from now thru 11/13/21, Including Beginning Chair Caning, Rosemaling, Working with Paper Cutting Artist, Torbin Jarlstrom Clausen, Making Kimchee & Kraut, and many more. Please check them out here: https://folklorevillage.org/folk-school/
Music in the Platteville City Park every Thurs. night, 6/3/21 to 8/19/21 from 6-8 pm. Free & Open to the public. See schedule: https://www.plattevillemainstreet.com/events-programs/music-in-the-park At N. Bonson St. & Market St.
Driftless Market & Deli, 95 W. Main St., Platteville, WI. Driftless Market is the tri-state area’s choice for fair trade, organic & locally grown foods. They offer a wide variety of healthy, sustainable, & ultimately, better tasting foods all year round. They offer a complete selection of environmentally-friendly household products as well as many other food products. They offer homemade soup, coffee, and other delicious food.
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I am posting several Picnic & a Play events at Shake Rag & Alley Stage. I won’t repeat the details for each one, but here they are: Picnics can be purchased for pick-up in the Shake Rag Alley Cafe at 12 noon. You are welcome to bring your picnic from home. Local musicians will provide entertainment. Non-alcoholic beverages plus wine & beer will be available for purchase. The picnic is $15 & the play tickets are $5
. 1 pm: The actors and moderator will take the stage with their scripts.
Talkback: Stay after the play & share your feedback with the playwright.
- Rain or Shine: In the event of inclement weather, we will move to Green Lantern Gallery, 261 High St., Mineral Point WI.
Interested in joining the cast of a staged reading? Add your name to our community actor roster here
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7/17/21 Nikki Wallschlaeger, visiting professor at the Iowa Writers' Group, reads poetry from Waterbaby, her 3rd collection of poetry 4-5 PM at Arcadia Books, 102 E Jefferson, Spring Green, WI. Read more here: https://readinutopia.com/?q=h.calevents
7/17/21 Steve Brown, Rick Harris, Paul & Callan performing at Gray Dog Deli 7 pm. Must purchase tickets in advance here: https://www.graydogdeli.com/music-events
7/17/21 Movie “Funny Girl” at the Mineral Point Opera House, 7 pm, 139 High St.
7/17/21 Live Music by Don Myers & Scott Stieber at the Cider Farm & Tasting Room, 6-8:30 PM at 8216 Watts Road, Madison. (Food & Drinks available)
7/17-7/18/21 Time and Again Vintage open at 146 N Iowa St Dodgeville, WI. 9 am to 4 pm. The link to their Craig’s List: https://madison.craigslist.org/gms/d/dearing-huge-day-sale-july-restocked/7348416309.html (Note—this event started 7/14/21)
7/19/21 Iowa County Cancer Coalition Brat Sale Fundraiser on Hwy. 18 at 109 E. Main St. in Cobb. Funds raised help support local families battling cancer.
7/20/21 Scott Stieber & Don Myers Playing Music at Herbs, Spices & More on Pizza Night, 5-7:30 pm, 7352 US Hwy 14, Arena
7/21/21 Free Kid's Movie at the Mineral Point Opera House 2:30 pm. Sponsored by the Mineral Point Public Library. This is the 2nd movie about a dog who loves to rock 'n roll.
7/21/21 Ruby's Pantry Pick Up (all eligible) at 1200 Betty Lane, Mineral Point. Pick up is the 3rd WED of each month. Registration begins at 4:30 & Food bundles are available 4:30-6:30 pm. Hosted by the Cowboy Church. No Waste. Great Food. Ruby's Pantry gathers various food overages, surpluses, & bumper crops into generous food bundles for a low $20 contribution. Read more about this program at https://rubyspantry.org/home
7/21/21 Women’s Art Part 3rd WED of the Month, 6:30-8:30 Making Tooled Leather Coasters. This month will be in Smeja’s Studio at 30 Doty St., across from the Lind Pavilion. Park at the Lind Pavilion, on Commerce in Smeja's small parking lot or the grassy area behind Smeja's on Vine St. Newcomers always welcome. It's a friendly group. There will be plenty of pre-cut round blanks to embellish by hammering metal stamps into the dampened leather surface. Many designs to choose from or use letter stamps to make words, phrases, & names. Make as many as you can in 2 hours! All tools and materials provided. Cost $5 project fee Register here: https://shakeragalley.org/womens-art-party/
To get on the email list, email sflesch@shakeragalley.org
7/21/21 Book Club at Arcadia Books Reading Diary of a Young Naturalist" by Dana McAnulty, 6 pm, 102 E Jefferson, Spring Green. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdemorDoiH9dl9bTrtlhQUQxKER3VbNKE
7/22-7/24/21 Rummage Sale at Trinity Episcopal Church: THURS & FRI 10 am to 5 pm, SAT It’s Bag Day 9 am to 12 Noon. At , 403 High St. Mineral Point.
7/23/21 Mineral Point Library Children's Program, 10 am, Sand Art, Outside. Part of the Beach Summer Program. For all Ages. 608.987.2447.
7/24/21 Acoustic Jam at the Spring Green General Store, 2:30-4:30 pm. All welcome. At 137 S. Albany St. All welcome. 608.588.7070
7/24/21 Picnic & A Play “Step Two” by Brandon Smith at Shake Rag Alley & Alley Stage, 12 pm with Play at 1 pm, Optional picnic lunch from a variety of Mineral Point restaurants & the music of Driftless Standard Time. The play will be a staged reading followed by a talkback session. Reserve your seat, order your picnic at www.shakeragalley.org/picnic-play (see details above 6/12/21 entry) Play ticket $5
7/25/21 Customer Appreciation Day at Dodger Bowl, 1-5 PM. Live Music in their outdoor bar, Food and Fun. At 318 King St. 608.935.2595
7/25/21 Family Fun Day at Taliesin. 10 am – 3 pm Picnic, explore grounds (on 5/23 there was live music, ice cream and gourmet brats). Must buy tickets. Do that here: https://www.taliesinpreservation.org/event/family-day-2-2021-07-25/ Children under 10 Free. Adults $25, Seniors, Students & Military $20. To find out what is included, please phone 608.588.7900 or 1.877.588.7900.
7/25/21 Customer Appreciation Day at Dodger Bowl, 1-5 PM. Live Music in their outdoor bar, Food and Fun. At 318 King St. 608.935.2595
7/28-8/2/21 Lands’ End Warehouse Sale in Harris Park at the Pavilion, 600 N Bennett St, Dodgeville. WED 7/28 7 am to 8 pm, THURS 7/29 8 am to 8 pm, FRI & SAT 7/30 & 7/31 8 am to 7 pm, SUN 8/1 10 am to 5 pm, MON 8/2 7 am to 4 pm Save up to 75% on a huge assortment of Lands' End products, including first-quality overstocks, samples & returns. Tables & clothing racks are continually restocked each of the 6 days, so you'll find an ever-changing selection of great products at great prices. All sales are final.
7/29/21 Mineral Point/Dodgeville Golf Outing at Dodge Point Country Club, 12 Noon to 4 pm, Steak Dinner 5 pm (non-golfers can just have dinner for $25). More information available online soon. If you have questions or want to sign up, please call Dena at the Chamber: 608-987-3201. M-F 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or email her at info@mineralpoint.com or go into the office at 145 High St.
7/29/21 Tree-Ripe Fruit Trucks with Georgia Peaches & Michigan Blueberries, & Georgia Pecans & Maybe New Mexico Pistachios), 9-10:30 am At Blain’s Farm & Fleet, 4894 County Rd. YZ, Dodgeville (also on 7/29/21) Peaches are $43 for a half bushel (about 25 pounds), Blueberries are $20 for a 5 pound case, Pecans are $13 for a 1 pound bag. Lines form early. FMI: https://www.tree-ripe.com/
Note: The truck goes to Platteville after & will be there from 12-1:30 pm at Blain’s Farm & Fleet, 1535 E Business 151
7/29/21 Carla Pustina Playing Local Night at the Shed, 5:30-8 pm 123 N. Lexington St., Spring Green. Enjoy food and music. Outside.
7/30/21 Ocean Odyssey Mobile Touch Tank (by the Mississippi River Museum), 10 am at The Mineral Point Fire Dept., 214 Doty St., Mineral Point. For All ages. FMI 608.987.2447 (Library)
7/30/21 Mineral Point is Celebrating 50 years on the National Register of Historic Places. Held at Orchard Lawn at 7 pm with ice cream & cake & Point Five Band. Free & open to the public.
You can Visit mineralpoint.com Click About Mineral Point & select: Historic Mineral Point Architecture Tours. Choose from 3 walking tours & 1 driving tour.
7/31/21 Trinity Episcopal Church in Mineral Point invites you to learn about & walk the labyrinth on the lawn, 3:30 pm. At 403 High St. People walk a labyrinth for meditation, prayer, & to experience peace. Gather outside at the back of the church to gain some history, ideas & to experience the walk itself. FMI: Contact Dorothy: 920-723-5889.
7/31/21 Book Signing: "American Vaudeville" by Geoffrey Hilsabeck, 3:30PM - 4:30PM at Arcadia Books, 102 E Jefferson, Spring Green, WI Read more here: https://readinutopia.com/?q=h.calevents
7/31/21 A Concert to Benefit the Mineral Point Opera House. Mineral Point’s Finest Performers Unite for a Special Evening, 7 pm. Be a part of this exciting & spectacular one-night concert by our family, for our family as the Mineral Point Opera House stage is brought to musical life. Featured performers: The Firesides, Meeker & Maiden, Mike Mitchell, Alexis Berget, Daniel Nordstrom, Ashley McHugh, Matthew Nevers, Monica Kmak, Larry Owens, Ray Calderon, & Jean VanMatre Buy tickets for $15
here: https://mineralpointoperahouse.org/events/event/2962
8/1/21 Scott Stieber & Don Myers Playing Music at WI Riverside Resort, 2-5 pm, S13220 Shifflet Rd, Spring Green
8/5/21 Regenerative Fruit Growing in the Driftless Region, 6-8 pm. Free although a donation is encouraged. Group size limited to 30. See organic orcharding in action where heirloom apples, pears, grapes, & other fruits are grown. Outdoors at: Future Fruit Farm, 5363 Knobs Road, Ridgeway, Leaders: Selena & Ellen Warsaw-Lane. Presented by the Driftless Area Land Conservancy & the Lowery Creek Watershed Register here: https://www.driftlessconservancy.org/evenings-afield-registration
8/7/21 Remember Your Farmers' Markets today!
8/7/21 Art & Motion Parade Down High St. in Mineral Point at 5 pm. Dress up As wildly as you want, ride bikes, pull kids in wagons, and have Kooky Crazy Fun. All welcome to participate and watch the parade. The more the merrier. Need help with your creation? There is inspiration, & tutorials galore available on Pinterest! FMI Contact Dee Hooks od Dee-Construct or show up 30 minutes before the parade. Read more here: https://www.facebook.com/Art-in-Motion-Parade-305090030184135/
8/7/21 Picnic & A Play “Cassandra” by Jan Levine Thal at Shake Rag Alley & Alley Stage, 12 pm with Play at 1 pm, Optional picnic lunch from a variety of Mineral Point restaurants & the music of Driftless Standard Time. The play will be a staged reading followed by a talkback session. Reserve your seat, order your picnic at www.shakeragalley.org/picnic-play (see details above 6/12/21 entry) Play ticket $5
8/7/21 Gallery Night in Mineral Point. Galleries & Shops open until 9 pm.
Opening or Reopening on Gallery Night: Longbranch Gallery, the new Mineral Point Gallery at the bottom of High Street & Green Lantern Gallery with an Exhibition & Sale of Cindy Taylor’s collection of printed English tins.
8/7/21 Dale Eric Glaudell ( “Lonesome Dale” ) Performing at the Spring Green General Store, 2:30-4 PM. A solid musical performer in WI & the Midwest with over 40 years of show business under his guitar strap, Dale plays a mixture of hit songs, originals, old-time favorites, country & rock classics, with a little humor mixed in. At 137 S Albany St.
8/10-8/15/21 Boxwood & Berries at Country Sampler in Spring Green. Guest Designers & in person: Maggie Bonanomi & Vicki Jennett. At 133 E Jefferson St. Must pre-register. Read more about this event here: https://www.sgcountrysampler.com/coming-events/ 608.588.2510 or email stchgirl@yahoo.com
8/11-8/14/21 Paint The Point in Mineral Point. Registration entitles entrant to participate in the Main Event, Nocturne and Quick-Paint. Event is limited to 45 participants. Registration is first-come, first served.
WED-FRI 8/11-8/13/21 Observe artists as they paint scenes throughout the day in Mineral Point, Mineral Point Township, & new this year, Dodgeville.
THURS Evening 8/12/21 Nocturne Event: Watch artists paint throughout the historic district from Dusk into the Night (Continued below on 8/13 & 8/14/21)
8/13-8/14/21 Mineral Point Garage Sales All Over Town.
8/13-8/14/21 Shake Rag Alley Garage Sale at the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point. They will accept items you want to part with.
8/13/21 Jammin’ on the Porch with band “Three For All”, 6-8 PM (Free but Donation Collected for the band). At Orchard Lawn, 234 Madison St., Mineral Point. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket, any food or drinks you would like (& check the website to see if food will be sold on site). https://mineralpointhistory.org/events/ & https://mineralpointhistory.org/events/jammin-on-the-porch/
8/13-8/15/21 2nd Annual White Oak Folk Fest at the White Oak Savanah. An exciting weekend of folk music featuring some of the Midwest’s best folk music along with workshops & jams with multiple folk musicians including Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton, The Sapsuckers, Jonas Friddle, Chris Walz, Buds & Shoots, Mark Dvorak, Max + Otto Allard, & youth band The String Strangs & an opportunity to jam with Jason McInnes, take a clogging workshop with Barb Silverman, attend a harmonica workshop & jam with a jug band. ALL Wisconsin Health Department Covid-19 safety protocols will be followed. Buy tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/white-oak-folk-festival-2021-tickets-97232032627 You TubeVideo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkApztwpMg0 At 4352 State Road 23, Dodgeville, WI
8/14/21 Saturday Morning Quick Paint Competition, Visit the Historic District and see artists create an amazing artwork in just 2 hours 8-10 am
8/14/21 Remember Your Farmers' Markets today!
8/14/21 Saturday SHOW & SALE 9 am to 5 pm at the Historic Masonic Temple, 304 High St., Mineral Point, View & purchase completed nocturn & main event paintings. Quick paint paintings available early afternoon after judging & awards ceremony. View & purchase paintings from 45 professional artists from across the country. These artists will have painted scenes of Mineral Point over the last 4 days in the 8th Annual Paint The Point Plein Air Painting competition. Proceeds benefit Arts Mineral Point, a non-profit arts organization. More at artsmp.org/paint-the-point
8/14/21 Beginning Chair Caning with Mary Jo Harris at Folklore Village 9 am to 4 pm. Hand cane a wooden trivet using natural strand cane. Students will learn the difference between the various types of caning and caning materials, the 7-step method of hand caning & how to care for caned furniture. $80. Read more & sign up here: https://folklorevillage.org/product/beginning-chair-caning/
8/14/21 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm to discuss & share poetry. No registration required but please provide an email RSVP via the link at https://shakeragalley.org/literary-events New poets welcome. Only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback and critique.
8/14/21 Bluegrass Jam at the Spring Green General Store, 2:30-4 PM These musicians have been meeting at the General Store for decades. They would love you to join them as audience or participant. If not this month, then on the 2nd SAT Saturday of any month. At 137 S Albany St.
8/14/21 Movie “Raya And the Last Dragon, at the Mineral Point Opera House, 7 pm, 139 High St.
8/14/21 Fish Boil at Hope Lutheran Church 5-7:30 pm, Mineral Point
8/17/21 Scott Stieber & Don Myers Playing Music at Herbs, Spices & More on Pizza Night, 5-7:30 pm, 7352 US Hwy 14, Arena
8/18/21 Ruby's Pantry Pick Up (all eligible) at 1200 Betty Lane, Mineral Point. Pick up is the 3rd WED of each month. Registration begins at 4:30 & Food bundles are available 4:30-6:30 pm. Hosted by the Cowboy Church. No Waste. Great Food. Ruby's Pantry gathers various food overages, surpluses, & bumper crops into generous food bundles for a low $20 contribution. Read more about this program at https://rubyspantry.org/home
8/18/21 Women’s Art Part 3rd WED of the Month, 6:30-8:30 in the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point. From March-Nov. women gather for creative camaraderie. Newcomers always welcome. Each month a project is planned & participants or local artists take turns leading the group. All necessary supplies are provided. It’s a friendly group. Make crafts. Make friends. Project Fee $5. To get on the email list, email sflesch@shakeragalley.org Details on upcoming Art party projects available as they develop. Please register each month if you will be attending.
8/20-8/21/21 Blues & Roots Fest at Orchard Lawn/The Gundry House in Mineral Point at 234 Madison St. Great Blues music & community spirit. FRI 6-10 pm, SA 1:30-10 pm (Open at 12:30) $20 for Friday per person & $25 for Saturday per person. Several food and drink vendors on site. No carry-ins. Bring a lawn chair. Benefit for the Mineral Point Historical Society. Bands FRI: Steve Brown & Dealin’ 7 am to 8:15 pm & The Cash Box Kings 8:45-10 pm. SAT Bands: Too Sick Charlie 1:30-2:30, Johnny Chimes Band 2:35-3:50 pm, Rick Harris 4-5:10 pm, Joel Paterson Trio 5:15-6:30 pm, Jimmy Burns Band 7-8:15 pm, & Mud Morganfield 8:45-10 pm. Parking on the street around Orchard Lawn, Farmers Bank lot on Doty St. (after Noon), and limited church lot parking. ATM on premises. Contact them for handicap needs. Can buy tickets at the gate on the day or event or buy tickets ahead at: https://mineralpointhistory.org/events/blues-fest/, . Looks like you can use this link even if you don’t have a PayPal account. Also, you have to put in your own total amount & list the number of tickets in the remarks field. Hoping they make this link easier to use as it is not very self-explanatory.
8/21/21 Remember Your Farmers' Markets today!
8/21/21 Acoustic River Performing at the Spring Green General Store, 2:30-4 PM Join Ned Hodgson, STS & Mike Anstett. They do acoustic version of songs from the 60's to the present & original songs; they blend finger style with rhythm & lead work on both 6 and 12 string Acoustic guitars. At 137 S Albany St. All welcome
8/21/21 The Rollo & Jamison Museum's Mine Day 10 am to 5 pm Commemorating the 45th anniversary of the re-opening of the Bevans Mine in 1976 & the 50th anniversary of the Grand Opening of the Mining Museum celebrated on August 21, 1971. The day celebrates the pioneering spirit of ingenuity, inquiry, enterprise& development that shaped the mining district as well as our Mining & Roll Jamison Museum. Join us for a day of earth science, industrial crafts fun & festivities. Enjoy a talk and book signing by Steve Bussan, author of "Mining the Driftless." Winners for the Pick & Gad Raffle will be drawn at 3 p.m. Interested in purchasing a raffle ticket? Advance reservations are recommended for mine tours. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/miningjamisonmuseum/items/109176/calendar/2021/07/?flow=99924&full-items=yes At 405 E. Main St. in Platteville.
8/21/21 Iowa County Antique & Collector Club Power Show, 351 Jones Branch Rd, Mineral Point, 8 am to 4 pm.
8/21/21 Summer Orchard Tour & Cider Cocktail Demonstration 11 am to 12 Noon at The Cider Farm Orchard 7258 Kelly Rd, Mineral Point. Enjoy the beauty of the blossoms & taste 2 different ciders made from the orchard’s apples. After the tour, watch the demonstration of how to make The Cider Farm Apple Brandy Old Fashioned. And you are welcome to walk around the orchard, woodlands & prairie. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs and advance order a boxed cheese board and cider for you to enjoy on site. Be sure to select the Cheese & Cider add-on when purchasing your tickets. Get Tickets $13.5 – $25 https://www.theciderfarm.com/event/summer-orchard-tour-cider-cocktail-demonstration/ You can also sign up for their newsletter at that site.
8/21/21 The Summer Orchard Tour above is also offered from 2-3 PM. Register here: https://www.theciderfarm.com/event/summer-orchard-tour-cider-cocktail-demonstration-2/
8/22/21 Scott Stieber & Don Myers Playing Music at WI Riverside Resort, 2-5 pm, S13220 Shifflet Rd, Spring Green
8/22/21 Family Fun Day at Taliesin. 10 am – 3 pm Picnic, explore grounds (on 5/23 there was live music, ice cream and gourmet brats). Must buy tickets. Do that here: https://www.taliesinpreservation.org/event/family-day-2-2021-08-22/ Children under 10 Free. Adults $25, Seniors, Students & Military $20. To find out what is included, please phone 608.588.7900 or 1.877.588.7900.
8/26-8/29/21 A Mixed Media Art Retreat at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts. 4 Days, 19 workshops, 11 talented instructors teaching: collage, assemblage, book arts, mixed media, & more. After class social hours & a “swap table. All skill levels welcome. Registration Deadline is 8/16/21. All information is here: https://shakeragalley.org/annual-retreats/art-adventure/
8/28/21 Remember Your Farmers' Markets today!
8/28/21 Mixed Media Night With Artwork & Supplies for Sale from Art Instructors & Students. 4:30-7 pm at the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point Open to the Public. In tandem with the Art Adventure Retreat
8/28/21 Acoustic Jam at the Spring Green General Store, 2:30-4 PM A longstanding jam for Acoustic musicians, held on the 4th SAT of every month. The performers enjoy an audience, & if you’d like to play along, please bring your instrument. At 137 S Albany St.
8/28/21 Dodgeville Dodge Fest 11 am to 11 pm (Doors open at 10:30 am). Rain or Shine. Admission $5. Live Music, food stands, Beer Garden, Band Schedule: 11 am to 1 pm Swing Crew, 1:30-3:30 Three For All, 4-6 pm The Michael Mikrut Band, 6:3e0-8:30 Dylan Doyle, 9-11 PM Super Tuesday. I can't tell if there are Maxwell Street Days and a Car Show on Chapel St. or not
8/28/21 Movie “Airplane” at the Mineral Point Opera House, 7 pm, 139 High St. You can buy tickets ahead of time at www.mineralpointoperahouse.org
9/2-9/5/21 Iowa County Fair, 815-841 Fair St., Mineral Point. (More details to follow)
9/4/21 Picnic & A Play “Love or Forever?” by Curtis McGinnis Brown at Shake Rag Alley & Alley Stage, 12 pm with Play at 1 pm, Optional picnic lunch from a variety of Mineral Point restaurants & the music of Driftless Standard Time. The play will be a staged reading followed by a talkback session. Reserve your seat, order your picnic at www.shakeragalley.org/picnic-play (see details above 6/12/21 entry) Play ticket $5
9/4/21 Gallery Night in Mineral Point. Galleries & Shops open until 9 pm. (More details to follow)
9/4/21 “BoDeans Performing at the Mineral Point Opera House, 8 pm, 139 High St. You can buy tickets ahead of time at www.mineralpointoperahouse.org
9/4/21 Summer Orchard Tour & Cider Cocktail Demonstration 11 am to 12 Noon at The Cider Farm Orchard 7258 Kelly Rd, Mineral Point. Enjoy the beauty of the blossoms & taste 2 different ciders made from the orchard’s apples. After the tour, watch the demonstration of how to make The Cider Farm Apple Brandy Old Fashioned. And you are welcome to walk around the orchard, woodlands & prairie. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs and advance order a boxed cheese board and cider for you to enjoy on site. Be sure to select the Cheese & Cider add-on when purchasing your tickets. Get Tickets $13.5 – $25 https://www.theciderfarm.com/event/summer-orchard-tour-cider-cocktail-demonstration/ You can also sign up for their newsletter at that site.
9/4/21 The Summer Orchard Tour above is also offered from 2-3 PM. Register here: https://www.theciderfarm.com/event/summer-orchard-tour-cider-cocktail-demonstration-2/
9/6/21 Beatlefest at the Spring Green General Store, Bands all day long. Food & Drinks will be sold (no brought in food or drinks). Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. At 137 S. Albany St., 608.588.7070. More details later.
9/9/21 Monitoring Stream Quality: Demonstration and Results, 6-8 pm. Free although a donation is encouraged. Group size limited to 30. See how streams are monitored statewide by Water Action Volunteers and learn how local results relate to land management and climate trends. Outdoors at Cates Family Farm, 5992 County Road T, Spring Green, Leaders: Mike Degen, Jean Unmuth, & Dick Cates. Presented by the Driftless Area Land Conservancy & the Lowery Creek Watershed Register here: https://www.driftlessconservancy.org/evenings-afield-registration
9/10/21 Jammin’ on the Porch with Harris (Rick), Backstrom, & Brown (Steve), 6-8 PM (Free but Donation Collected for the band). At Orchard Lawn, 234 Madison St., Mineral Point. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket, any food or drinks you would like (& check the website to see if food will be sold on site). https://mineralpointhistory.org/events/ & https://mineralpointhistory.org/events/jammin-on-the-porch/
9/10-9/12/21 Platteville Historic Re-Enactment. Showcasing the history of America’s Upper Mississippi Valley from the mid-1700s to 1840, featuring educators, artisans, & re-enactors all taking part in the celebration. The Historic Re-enactment presents a hands-on living history experience for the general public, as well as thousands of students whose visit enhances their educational curriculum. SEE LAST YEAR'S VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING
9/11/21 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm to discuss & share poetry. No registration required but please provide an email RSVP via the link at https://shakeragalley.org/literary-events New poets welcome. Only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback and critique.
9/11/21 Music at the Spring Green General Store, Bluegrass Jam, 2:30-4:30 pm. All welcome. At 137 S Albany St
9/11/21 Laugh Factory Presents “Verified Laughs with Darryl Schmitz”, at the Mineral Point Opera House, 8 pm, 139 High St., Mineral Point’s Own Darryl Schmitz Returns Home for another Night of Bona Fide Comedy You can buy tickets ahead of time at www.mineralpointoperahouse.org
9/15/21 Women’s Art Part 3rd WED of the Month, 6:30-8:30 in the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point. From March-Nov. women gather for creative camaraderie. Newcomers always welcome. Each month a project is planned & participants or local artists take turns leading the group. All necessary supplies are provided. It’s a friendly group. Make crafts. Make friends. Project Fee $5. To get on the email list, email sflesch@shakeragalley.org Details on upcoming Art party projects available as they develop. Please register each month if you will be attending.
| 9/17/21 The Miners Ball, 5-10 pm. A formal event for people of all ages & everyone passionate about the history of Platteville. Dress up, enjoy a great dinner, & swing to the music of a Big Band orchestra— just like generations of young engineers in training did starting back in 1926. At Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall, UW-Platteville (corner of Main & Hickory Streets). Gourmet buffet dinner, cash bar, silent & live auction, and dancing! Music by the full Ken Kilian Classic Big Band, delivering the fullness & swinging sound of the Big Band era with 5 saxophones, 6brass, full rhythm section & a featured vocalist. Tickets: Dinner tickets $50 each, including social and dance. Dance only tickets are $10 each. FMI: Museum Director Erik Flesch at (608) 348-3301 or museumdirector@platteville.org. Tickets available at the Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums or here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/miningjamisonmuseum/items/109354/calendar/2021/09/?flow=99905&full-items=yes |
9/21/21 Scott Stieber & Don Myers Playing Music at Herbs, Spices & More on Pizza Night, 5-7:30 pm, 7352 US Hwy 14, Arena
9/24-9/26/21 Cornish Festival, Mineral Point. This includes Pub Night at Pendarvis on Friday night, A Taste of Mineral Point in Library Park with music on SAT and more.
9/25/21 Picnic & A Play “Shelter” by Bob Curry at Shake Rag Alley & Alley Stage, 12 pm with Play at 1 pm, Optional picnic lunch from a variety of Mineral Point restaurants & the music of Driftless Standard Time. The play will be a staged reading followed by a talkback session. Reserve your seat, order your picnic at www.shakeragalley.org/picnic-play (see details above 6/12/21 entry) Play ticket $5
9/25/21 Acoustic Jam at the Spring Green General Store, 2:30-4:30 pm. All welcome. At 137 S. Albany St. All welcome. 608.588.7070
9/26/21 Family Fun Day at Taliesin. 10 am – 3 pm Picnic, explore grounds (on 5/23 there was live music, ice cream and gourmet brats). Must buy tickets. Do that here: https://www.taliesinpreservation.org/event/family-day-2-2021-09-26/Children under 10 Free. Adults $25, Seniors, Students & Military $20. To find out what is included, please phone 608.588.7900 or 1.877.588.7900.
10/2/21 Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Seattle Band Brings Infectious Grooves & Soulful Tunes to the Mineral Point Opera House Stage, 8 pm, 139 High St. You can buy tickets ahead of time at www.mineralpointoperahouse.org
10/3/21 Halloween Movie & Costume Contest at the Mineral Point Opera House, 3 pm, 139 High St.
10/3/21 Iris Dement Performing with Ana Eggs at the Mineral Point Opera House, 7:30 pm, 139 High St. You can buy tickets ahead of time at www.mineralpointoperahouse.org
10/7/21 History of Farms in the Wyoming Valley Area, 6-8 pm. Free although a donation is encouraged. Group size limited to 30. Hear the history and tales of early farmers to better understand today's renowned Wyoming Valley area. Inside at Taliesin Visitor Center, 5607 County Road C, Spring Green, Leader: Mary Pohlman. Presented by the Driftless Area Land Conservancy & the Lowery Creek Watershed Register here: https://www.driftlessconservancy.org/evenings-afield-registration
10/9/21 Music at the Spring Green General Store, Bluegrass Jam, 2:30-4:30 pm. All welcome. At 137 S Albany St
10/9/21 WI Improv Comedy Showcase Featuring Keith Huie & Brett Hermanson, at the Mineral Point Opera House, 7:30 pm, 139 High St. You can buy tickets ahead of time at www.mineralpointoperahouse.org
10/9/21 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm to discuss & share poetry. No registration required but please provide an email RSVP via the link at https://shakeragalley.org/literary-events New poets welcome. Only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback and critique.
10/15-10/17/21 Fall Art Tour: Mineral Point, Dodgeville, Spring Green, Baraboo & a few towns in between, 10 am to 6 pm Daily. Read about the artists, locations, maps, restaurants, lodging, & more at https://fallarttour.com/
10/15/21 Off the Vine, 5-8 PM, Enjoy a Walking Wine Tasting in Downtown Dodgeville, WI. Local businesses & local wines. There will be several host sponsors with wines at each location. Your ticket includes 1 wine glass, 1 glass charm, wine booklet & wine samples at each host location. Every host will have their own set up of snacks & activities. There will be 2 Registration Sites. You will be notified, closer to the event, of your registration site to pick up your event materials & begin your walk. Age 21 & Older. No refunds less than 30 days before the event. All sales final. FMI & to buy tickets, contact the Dodgeville Chamber 935.9200.
10/16/21 Picnic & A Play “Magnolia Star” by Jeff Pfeiffer at Shake Rag Alley & Alley Stage, 12 pm with Play at 1 pm, Optional picnic lunch from a variety of Mineral Point restaurants & the music of Driftless Standard Time. The play will be a staged reading followed by a talkback session. Reserve your seat, order your picnic at www.shakeragalley.org/picnic-play (see details above 6/12/21 entry) Play ticket $5
10/20/21 Women’s Art Part 3rd WED of the Month, 6:30-8:30 in the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point. From March-Nov. women gather for creative camaraderie. Newcomers always welcome. Each month a project is planned & participants or local artists take turns leading the group. All necessary supplies are provided. It’s a friendly group. Make crafts. Make friends. Project Fee $5. To get on the email list, email sflesch@shakeragalley.org Details on upcoming Art party projects available as they develop. Please register each month if you will be attending.
10/23/21 Acoustic Jam at the Spring Green General Store, 2:30-4:30 pm. All welcome. At 137 S. Albany St. All welcome. 608.588.7070
10/23/21 2nd Annual Shake Rag Halloween Event (for Adults Only), 7 PM to Midnight. A brand new event so watch for updates. A fall fundraiser supporting Shake Rag Alley arts & crafts programming & historic preservation. Tickets available in Sept. at https://shakeragalley.org/. Held at the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point.
10/29/21 Dar Williams Performing at the Mineral Point Opera House. Dar Williams She rose out of the vibrant mid-90’s Boston scene, inspired by the eclectic influences of alt-rockers, Berklee jazz musicians, slam poets, & folk artists. She is excited to be returning to the road with a new album titled “I’ll Meet You Here” to be release by Renew/BMG in the fall of 2021. Opening Act will be Madison Singer/Songwriter, Heath Maloney. Buy tickets here: https://mineralpointoperahouse.org/events/event/2654/
10/30/21 Halloween Movie and Costume Contest for Kids at the Mineral Point Opera House Sponsored by Mineral Point Kiwanis and Key Clubs & the Mineral Point Public Library. Beginning at 10 am sharp, children’s costumes will be judged. Prizes will be donated by various businesses. While the results are tabulated, youngsters will be treated to a short Halloween kids movie. After, the winners will be announced. Each participating child will receive a treat.
10/31/21 Trick or Treat at Shake Rag Alley, 5-7 PM, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point. Free If you are a kid or want to act like a kid – put on your wildest costume & come visit. Children of all ages will meet friendly (not scary) costumed characters who will be passing out Halloween treats at each of the Shake Rag historic buildings. This Mineral Point tradition is enjoyable for the whole family and a way to meet so many other free spirits and check out their wacky get-ups.
11/3/21 The Weight Band Performing at the Mineral Point Opera House, 8 pm, 139 High St. You can buy tickets ahead of time at www.mineralpointoperahouse.org
11/4-11/7/21 11th Annual Driftless Film Festival, Mineral Point Opera House 139 High St. Times and film titles will be announced soon, as well as festival passes and tickets to individual films. Stay tuned for details! You will be able to buy tickets ahead of time at www.mineralpointoperahouse.org
11/13/21 Gallery Night in Mineral Point. Galleries & Shops open until 9 pm. (More details to follow)
11/13/21 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm to discuss & share poetry. No registration required but please provide an email RSVP via the link at https://shakeragalley.org/literary-events New poets welcome. Only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback and critique.
11/13/21 Music at the Spring Green General Store, Bluegrass Jam, 2:30-4:30 pm. All welcome. At 137 S Albany
11/13/21 The Weight Band Performing at the Mineral Point Opera House featuring Members of the Band & the Levon Helm Band, 8 pm. Performing their current album, World Gone Mad & classic songs of The Band, The Weight Band is led by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band & the Levon Helm Band. At 139 High St. Buy tickets here: https://mineralpointoperahouse.org/events/event/2657/
11/17/21 Women’s Art Part 3rd WED of the Month, 6:30-8:30 in the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point. From March-Nov. women gather for creative camaraderie. Newcomers always welcome. Each month a project is planned & participants or local artists take turns leading the group. All necessary supplies are provided. It’s a friendly group. Make crafts. Make friends. Project Fee $5. To get on the email list, email sflesch@shakeragalley.org Details on upcoming Art party projects available as they develop. Please register each month if you will be attending.
11/19-11/21 The musical “Chicago – High School Edition” Presented by the Mineral Point High School, Mineral Point Opera House 139 High St. More details to follow. Will be able to buy tickets ahead--not sure if through the school or the Opera House. I'll let you know.
11/27/21 Acoustic Jam at the Spring Green General Store, 2:30-4:30 pm. All welcome. At 137 S. Albany St. All welcome. 608.588.7070
12/4/21 Photos with Santa & Free Take & Make Arts, Crafts & Sweet Treats for registered Youth. 10-12 am, at Shake Rag Alley. Photos with Santa are a holiday tradition at Shake Rag. Fun for the entire family! Schedule a safe and socially distanced photo session with Santa at the Cabinet Shop – $10. & 10 am – 12 pm (maybe 1 pm) Free Take-and-Make Arts and Crafts and Sweet Treats for registered youth. More details to follow on how to register, etc. 608.987.3292
12/4/21 Gallery Night & Candlelight Shopping in Mineral Point. Galleries & Shops open until 9 pm. (More details to follow)
12/11/21 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm to discuss & share poetry. No registration required but please provide an email RSVP via the link at https://shakeragalley.org/literary-events New poets welcome. Only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback and critique.
12/11/21 Music at the Spring Green General Store, Bluegrass Jam, 2:30-4:30 pm. All welcome. At 137 S Albany
12/18/21 Gallery Night in Mineral Point. Galleries & Shops open until 9 pm. (More details to follow)
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