Thank you to everyone who sent me events!  You were invaluable.  It still took me almost 24 hours. I probably won't do any more updates so I packed this one as best I could.  PLEASE take out a pen and start writing events on your calendar as you go through this!! If you end up not being able to go, that is OK, but your own calendar entry will remind you in case you can attend.  Please help your communities by SHOPPING LOCAL and attending events. I apologize for the length & any errors.  I don't know why some whole entries are bolded, entries are different sizes, etc. They are all OK on my end but don't print out that way. At least it is finished!  See you at some of the events.  Sandee

Reminder:  Mineral Point Monthly brush pick-up is scheduled for the 1^st and 3^rd Mondays of each month, April – November.  Grass clippings are not considered brush & should not be put out for city pickup.  Brush & leaves should be out at the curb by 7 am each Monday. (not in the street) (otherwise they wash down storm sewers & plug the drains)  (NEW NOTE) All brush should be on the terrace or in the yard, no brush or other materials should be set out past the curb into the gutter or street. The City’s brush pick-up is for trimmings & fallen limbs & leaves. The City will not pick up full trees or large bushes that have been taken down.  They should be taken to the City’s brush site behind the water treatment facility during business hours.  Leaves, grass clippings, and compost may be taken to the City’s compost site on Old Darlington Rd. If you have questions about the City’s brush pick-up policy, please contact City Hall, 137 High St. 608 987.2361 & see https://cityofmineralpoint.com/city-services/.  

State Route 39 Construction Project Details and Weekly Updates:  Full Closures for the week of April 18, 2023, to April 25, 2023:
STH 39 will be closed to through traffic from CTH E to CTH QQ (south intersection) for culvert installations and box culvert C-25-24 repair work.
STH 39 will be closed to through traffic from Sunny Slope Road to CTH QQ (north intersection) for bridge repair work to B -25-568.
Residence within the full closures will always have access to driveways from the nearest side road.
Work outside of the full closures for the week of April 18, 2023, to April 25, 2023: delays may occur during flagging operations or equipment may be present on the shoulders.

Café 43 is Open SUN & MON 8 am to 2 pm, TUES thru SAT 7:30 am to 5 pm (kitchen closes at 3 pm), After Hours:  Open FRI & SAT Open evenings 5-10 PM for curated with craft cocktails & a special café menu. (kitchen closes at 8 pm) There is often music & other events so check their website for this, their menu, and other information:  https://www.cafe43mp.com/  They have daily specials, a full bar, delicious sweets and food.  608.987.6556

The Mineral Point Hotel & Suites serves drinks and light appetizers on their beautiful patio as weather allows.  It is a magical place and so relaxing  Also, their Lobby and Patio are available for private events, small gatherings & photo shoots. If interested, call 608.987.3889 for information on the spaces and times available. If your plans need a caterer, they can suggest potential options. 608.987.3889 They also have great rooms for rent.  They have two 19^th century buildings perfectly located in the heart of Mineral Point’s historic downtown.  They are a few steps away from restaurants, art galleries, antiques, unique shops, museums, and the Cheese Country Recreational Trail.  They feature 8 beautifully appointment guest rooms & suites.  Read more at https://www.mineralpointhotel.com/

The Walker House offers Special Meals every Wednesday.  They are $15 and the meal varies from week to week.  If you are interested, email walkerhouse1@gmail.com or call them 608.553.0728.  Pick up times are 4, 5, or 6 pm.  

The Walker House also has delicious frozen pasties (many varieties) and their restaurant is open MON, WED & FRI 11 am to 2 pm by reservation 608.553.0728 or email them at walkerhouse1@gmail.com  And, their meal store, has over 100 other food options.  Check them out at www.thewalkerhouse.org/meal-store 

Glenda's Tamales & More is now serving homemade tamales & other Mexican fare at Shake Rag Alley's Art Café, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point. Open Daily (except Mondays). Business hours are 8 am to 1 pm TU & WED & 8am-3pm on THURS-SUN.  Options for dine in or carry out.  You can also buy frozen tamales to heat at home.  The restaurant is Platteville based but Mineral Point’s menu is not as extensive as they sell mainly tamales & sides.  If you want to order something from the Platteville Restaurant, you can call Glenda 24 hours in advance at608.642.2388 so she can have it ready for you to pick up in Mineral Point. Read more at https://www.facebook.com/tamalesnmore/ 

The Mineral Point Chamber has "Get To The Point T-Shirts"  See the T-shirt & order it at https://www.mineralpoint.com/events/details/get-to-the-point-t-shirt-07-09-2023-97510.  Click on the REGISTER tab to make a purchase.  Please include your color preference, size & mailing address.  The cost of the shirt is $20 and a flat rate shipping fee of $7.00. FMI: email info@mineralpoint.com

Do you love history & sharing it with others?  Pendarvis is hiring seasonal tour guides in Mineral Point. The position requires some weekend hours.  Seasonal staff enjoy 20% off in the museum store 40% off WI Historical Society Press books, free admission to the other 11 WI Historical Society sites & special staff-only behind-the-scenes enrichment programs.  Starting wage is $14/hour.  This application is for new hires only.  Applications are only accepted through this link this link  All questions should be directed to HR@wisconsinhistory.org.  Click here for the application and more information

Taliesin is hiring for seasonal positions as Tour Guides, to work in their Cafe, Gift Shop, & more.  Visit them online for Information & to apply (but I could not find it there so their phone is 608.588.7900, they are located at 5607 County Rd C, Spring Green and their email is tours@taliesinpreservation.org 

American Players Theater tickets 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/plays  Visit this page to check out Special Offers:  https://americanplayers.org/your-visit/special-offers  Dining at APT https://americanplayers.org/your-visit/food  Plays this year are:  The Merry Wives of Windsor” by William Shakespeare (Up the Hill), “The Royale” by Marco Ramirez in the Touchstone Theater, “The Liar” by David Ives (Up the Hill), “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder (Up the Hill), “Once Upon a Bridge” by Sonya Kelly in the Touchstone Theater, “Anton’s Shorts” by Anton Chekhov & Aaron Posner (Up the Hill), “Romeo & Juliet” by William Shakespeare (Up the Hill), “Mala” by Melinda Lopez in the Touchstone Theater, & “Proof” by David Auburn in the Touchstone Theater.  At 5950 Golf Course Rd, Spring Green

Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts is offering amazing classes in rustic crafts, mosaic, culinary arts, ceramics, blacksmithing, mixed media, painting, cold was, drawing, art journals, creative writing & more.  Check this website for classes offered May thru December  https://shakeragalley.org/workshops-month/ There is also a student discount if staying in Shake Rag lodging.  There are also writing workshops offered https://shakeragalley.org/product-category/month/may
Oil & Cold Wax Retreat in June https://shakeragalley.org/product-category/month/june/ & in August https://shakeragalley.org/product-category/month/august/
 

For Kids Classes at Shake Rag:  including favorites like July’s Free Arts Camp;  Make Your Mark! (which is nearly sold out), Shake Rag Alley classics like Steampunk Owls, Soap Carving with Mike Christensen, & new offerings for tweens and teens with local artists like Ben Brummerhop’s Explore Abstract Painting & Lorraine Reynolds’ Customize Your Look: Upcycled/Recycled Denim. They are also offering a Performing Arts Camp in August for kids grades 3-6 and tweens & teens to work with a creative mentor & share their voices on our Alley Stage. For all classes being offered, See https://shakeragalley.org/youth-program/ (608) 987-3292

Shake Rag Alley's Gardens & the gardens at the Lind Pavilion are starting to bloom. Please consider lending your time and energy to our volunteer garden crew -- every hour helps!  Please contact us at 608.987.3292.  Thank you.

Taliesin has many Youth Classes this summer.  I did not have time to post them separately.  See them at https://www.taliesinpreservation.org/tours/2023-youth-camps/

Nick Englebert's Grandview in Hollandale has many summer classes.  I did not have time to post them separately.  See them all at https://www.nicksgrandview.com/2022_Grandview_Summer_Academy.html

Adamah Art Studios in Dodgeville has classes all year long.  I did not have time to post them separately.  See them here:  https://www.adamahartstudio.org/workshops2023

At the end of this Update, there is a Preparedness Survey to complete for those living in Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland and Vernon Counties, in partnership with SW Regional Planning Commission to better understand community preparedness needs.  More details below.  

Small card group Playing Tuesday evenings 7 PM to 9 PM.  Currently playing Sevens, but interested perhaps in Canasta, Hearts, Spades, but not Euchre.  No money, no politics, no religion.  Interested ?  Call Beryl 608 553 2770.  Still getting established so call for location.
 

4/22/23 Earth Day Orchard Lawn Tour at the Cider Farm Orchard, 2 pm at 7258 Kelly Rd., Mineral Point.  See the unusual apple varieties used to make their ciders & apple brandy.  Learn how they manage them organically & enhance the natural environment of their 166-acre farm.  The tour will be just over 1 hour.  Sample their Classic Dry Cider.  After, you are welcome to walk around the orchard, woodlands & prairie & stay for a picnic.  Cheese & charcuterie boxes are available.  Tickets are $15 & optional charcuterie boxes are $25.  Read about all of this & buy tickets & make reservations (required) at https://www.theciderfarm.com/event/orchard-tour-earth-day-organic-apple-growing/  They also own the Cider Farm Restaurant at 8216 Watts Rd in Madison, WI, serve food, their ciders, and have musical entertainment frequently. See https://www.theciderfarm.com/

4/22/23 Monthly Prose Writers (Fiction & Nonfiction) Group Meets 3-5 pm, 4^th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3^rd bldg. on the right when you enter the grounds—has a porch on the front).  Register once online to be added to email list sflesch@shakeragalley.org   Writers need readers from tentative first draft to hopeful last.  Looking for a 2^nd pair of eyes or more?  If you are interested in deepening your writing craft, short story, novel, memoir, essay (or more), meet monthly for feedback & support.  At least 2 writers will have submissions of up to 20 pages & they will be workshopped each month.  Fellow writers will provide written feedback & discuss the work.  (Zoom Jan-March but in person Apr thru Nov.).  Class size 12.  Free.  Donations welcome. 

4/22/23 & Continuing Most Saturdays: The Shoppe/Herbs Spices & More is taking orders for Saturday pick up.   If you want some Homemade Goodies please call 608-753-9000.  Must order ahead by phoning as they only bake for orders placed by 8 pm on Friday.   See their inventory list here:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UH2Xhvc8ekOsdQ2XcSMgArijilwLK7tYuR1SkjMlno8/edit#gid=0 

4/22/23 Common Chord at the Spring Green General Store, 1-3 PM, 137 S. Albany St., Spring Green, “From folk to swing & much in between.”  A blend of originals & unique covers with flavors of folk, blues, swing, country, pop, & jazz.  A collaborative project directed by Michael Bryant & Tracy Jane Comer, joined by Bruce Buttel, Delores Jenison, Faye Bruggink, & often Alan Maslowski.  Donations to the musicians gratefully accepted. https://www.facebook.com/events/2441771599308246  Call 608-588-7070 or email: Karin@SpringGreenGeneralStore.com

4/22-4/23/23 Driftless Road Trip Hosted by Aspen Ridge Home & Garden Open MON-SAT 8 am to 5 pm & SUN 10 AM to 4 pm at 915 Ridge St., Mineral Point  https://aspenridgemineralpoint.com/.  Full of plants, gardening supplies, gifts, antiques, furniture, food items, purses, some clothing, toys, botanical products & much more. AND Rural Route 1 Popcorn at 101 US 18 In Montfort with many varieties of popcorn and gifts galore.  The Driftless Tour covers areas in Iowa, Grant & Lafayette counties & selected shops will have established hours, giveaways & more you won't want to miss.  See more & all towns & shops involved at https://www.facebook.com/driftlessroadtripwi 
 
4/22-4/23/23 The Board Shoppe on the Driftless Road Trip.  20 Fountain St., Mineral Point.  Located in the old Lanyon Blacksmith & Wagon Shop built in 1868, you will find Gary's handmade wooden tables & shelving along with beautiful home decor curated by Laura.

4/22/23 LunART Chamber Music Collective at the Mineral Point Opera House, 7 pm, at 139 High St, Mineral Point. The LunART Chamber Music Collective, a high-octane ensemble based in Madison, WI, is dedicated to performing music by women composers, embodying LunART’s mission of supporting, inspiring, promoting, & celebrating women’s creativity in the arts! Composed of seasoned, versatile chamber musicians from around the world, “celebrating women from past to present, revered to forgotten, from rap to rhapsody.  Musicians: Iva Ugrcic - flute, Dawn Dongeun Wohn - violin, Isabella Lippi - violin, Marie Pauls - viola, Lindsey Crabb - cello, Satoko Hayamo - piano  Tickets $20 in advance, $25 the day of the show.  https://www.lunartfestival.org/ Student tickets $5. FMI & tickets at https://mineralpointoperahouse.org/events/event/4272/ 

4/22/2023 Friends of Folklore Village Spring Hop with “Ladies Must Spring” at Folklore Village, 6 pm At 3210 County Road BB, Dodgeville. Ladies Must Swing are a phenomenal, award-winning, Madison, WI based all-women, big band. They specialize in 30s, 40s and 50s jazz & swing standards you know & love and are irresistible to dance to. The night includes a dance lesson at 6pm prompt, led & donated by John Curran of Madison Area Ballroom Inc. Dancing starts at 7pm. Raffle tickets will be on sale until 7:30pm, with the drawing at 8 pm. There will also be awards for the best swing era fashions--dress to impress! Tickets will be $30 at the door. https://secure.givelively.org/event/friends-of-folklore-village-incorporated/spring-hop-2023

4/22-4/30/23 Green Lantern Gallery Featuring Shake Rag Alley 2023 Scherbarth Residency Artists Suzi Dillinger Fiber Art, Claire Jussel, Poetry, & Sharon Ragir, Graphic Novel.  Hours THURS, FRI, SAT 11 am to 5 pm & SUN 11 am to 3 pm & by chance or appointment.  At 262 High St., Mineral Point.  608.553.3645

4/22-4/30/23 American Wine Project is featuring Seasonal Spritzes & 15% off their newest release, Rivals during the month of April.  802 Ridge St, Mineral Point.  Hours FRI 5-8 pm, SAT 1-8 pm, SUN 1-6 pm.  Offering wine, drinks, appetizers, a great place to gather and relax & special events throughout the year.  They also take appointments for tasting throughout the week.  608.987.0505   See pictures of the winery here:  https://americanwineproject.com/ If you would like to receive updates about their events, etc. go to https://americanwineproject.com/contact-1
 
4/23/23 What’s So Odd About It? A Visit to the Odd Fellows Lodge. 2 pm Join the Mineral Point Historical Society for their final lyceum of the winter 2023 season at the Mineral Point Odd Fellows Lodge, 112 Front St. in Mineral Point. There will be a guided tour of the lodge & a presentation on the history of the Odd Fellows. Free. mineralpointhistory.org
 
4/23/23  Vets on Frets at the Spring Green General Store, 1-3 pm, At 137 S. Albany St., Spring Green.  This group came out of the Guitars for Vets program in Madison, whose motto is “The healing power of music.”  Students & guitar instructors together for 10 years,  who play popular, folk, rock, & country hits from the 60s and 70s (& love for folks to sign along).  Most served in the military during the Vietnam War & 1 who just protested).  Jim Ballweg, Joe Ballweg, Rick Larson, Mark Loder, Neil O’Connor, & Dan Proud.  Donations to the musicians gratefully accepted.  FMI Call 608-588-7070 or email:  Karin@SpringGreenGeneralStore.com & see https://www.facebook.com/events/1316535742460598 

4/23/23 A Celebration of the 16th Year of the Community Connections Free Clinic, 5-8 PM At the Wisconsin Riverside Resort, S13220 Shifflet Rd, Spring Green.  Hors d’oeuvres & Dinner included with ticket.  Cash bar.  Entertainment by the Honey Pies. Original Lauren Thuli “Bluebird” artwork will be auctioned. Raffles, Meat & Cheese Paddles, Other Activities!  This is the main fundraiser for the Free Clinic. $50 per ticket or a reserved table, including eight tickets, for $400. If you can't attend, please make a generous donation payable to:  Community Connections Free Clinic, PO Box 184, Dodgeville, WI  53533.  Order tickets online at: https://tinyurl.com/yxt3pavp  https://ccfcwi.org/event/ccfc-sweet-16-celebration/

4/24/23 The Mineral Point Book Club meets at 1:30 in the lower level of the Mineral Point Library.  The book for discussion is "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt.  All welcome.  Come enjoy an interesting discussion.

4/25-4/29 & every TUES thru SAT after that) Zom’s Thai Food Truck Open for the season in Dodgeville. Surada (Zom) Wattanakun’s Thai food truck will be open TUES thru SAT 11:50 a.m. to 6 p.m.   It is parked in the Anytime Fitness Parking Lot (across from the Methodist Church) in Dodgeville – just off Iowa Street.  To see her daily menu, go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083558281254.    It’s a good idea to order ahead – at least one day – by texting her at 608-513-8546 or 608-513-1985.  See her FACEBOOK page above to confirm her schedule in case she has Special Events --  which means she wouldn’t be there.

4/27/23 High School Honors Concert, 7 PM, at the Mineral Point Opera House, 139 High St..   The Concert features the Mineral Point Middle and High School students who will also perform at State Solo & Ensemble later this month Come support our young musicians! Admission is free. 

4/28/23 Prairie Lights Playing Live Music, Bluegrass, 7 pm at Café 43,  the 28th at 7pm, 43 High St., Mineral Point.  No cover

4/28 - 4/30/2023 English Country Dance & Music Weekend, Folklore Village, 3210 County Road BB, Dodgeville. This 2023 event features dance calling by Susan Kevra & live music by the renowned band Bare Necessities. Jacqueline Schwab, Mary Lea, Kate Barnes, & Earl Gaddis) will join us for this elegant weekend of music & dance. Full-time admission is $305, & part-time options are available.  FMI Including a schedule & a link to register, go to https://folklorevillage.org/english-country-dance-weekend/.   

4/29/23 10th Annual Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Championship 2023, Starts 11 am at the Ley Pavilion in Harris Park, 600 Bennett Rd, Dodgeville.  Grilled cheese sandwich competition showcasing some of the greatest Wisconsin Cheeses.  Be a competitor* or come browse the vendors, exhibitors, & watch the fun competition. There is an adult beverage area, food trucks, & much more!  General Admission is free but limited VIP tickets will be available for those interested in taste testing competitor sandwiches the day of the event.***Competitors are responsible for reading competition rules before the day of the event to avoid misunderstandings that could result in their elimination from the competition.  Read more here (& buy VIP tickets if interested) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10th-annual-wisconsin-grilled-cheese-championship-2023-tickets-349623381947?aff=erelexpmlt

 DON'T KNOW WHY THESE ENTRIES ARE SHOWING UP BOLD! 
4/29/23  Chad Moritz at the Spring Green General Store, 1-3 pm at 137 S. Albany St., Spring Green. Guitarist playing some of his own compositions & some favorite old-time polkas.  2nd Set: classic country & 60s rock covers from performers like Hank Williams, Roger Miller, Dylan, Kinks, Beatles & more.  Chad is the Sultan of Squeeze & also plays the old Hohner squeezebox. Donations to Chad gratefully accepted. FMI Call 608-588-7070 or email:  Karin@SpringGreenGeneralStore.com or see https://www.facebook.com/events/600746024863524   
 
4/30/23  The Parrishes at the Spring Green General Store 1-3 pm at 137 S. Albany St., Spring Green. Catherine & Ted Parrish are an acoustic duo from Viroqua, WI. They write original songs crossing the bridge between folk & blues. Catherine’s soaring vocals are the focal point of all the songs, with their multi-instrumental skills deployed on whichever instruments each song requires: guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, or flute.  Donations to the musicians gratefully accepted. FMI: Call 608-588-7070 or email:  Karin@SpringGreenGeneralStore.com  & See https://www.facebook.com/events/1612191782563834 

5/3/23 Uplands Garden Club is hosting Lisa Johnson, Dane County Horticulture Educator discussing "Organic Techniques for Vegetable Gardens, 7 pm.  She will discuss soils, composting, cover crops, insect & disease avoidance, companion planting, watering, straw bales, raised beds, & no till gardening.  At the Law Enforcement Center Conference Room, 109 E Leffler St, Dodgeville.  Free & open to all who are interested.

5/4/23 The Woman King Movie at the Mineral Point Opera House, 7 pm, 139 High St, Mineral Point, A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.  Buy tickets here or at the door: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-woman-king-tickets-592857140667  Adults $8; Students $4
 
5/6/23 Farmers Market in Mineral Point Opening Day!  8:30-11 AM Every Saturday until at least mid-October...rain or shine!  At Watertower Park.  Many vendors just waiting to greet you.

5/6/23 Tour of Homes: Mineral Point. 10 am-4 pm. The Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce is bringing back this much-loved event allowing ticket holders a rare opportunity to go inside some of the most beautiful, historical homes in town. Tickets may be purchased online or at the Chamber of Commerce (145 High Street) before or on the day of the event. To buy tickets, go to https://www.mineralpoint.com/events/details/tour-of-homes-97281?calendarMonth=2023-05-01 or call the Chamber at 987-3201.  You will pick up your actual ticket at the chamber office on May 6^th as well as your bag lunch if you order that.  Tickets are $20 and $30 if you order the brown bag lunch (turkey or ham sandwich, chips, a cookie/bar & a water)

5/6/23 Kentucky Derby Gathering starting at 12 Noon at Café 43, 43 High St., Mineral Point.  Includes a hat contest & a drawing for a Bottle of Blanton’s 
 
5/6/23  Paul Stiegler at the Spring Green General Store 1-3 pm at 137 S. Albany St., Spring Green.  Paul is a singer/songwriter from Madison, WI, & a past winner of the UK Songwriting Contest for Love Songs. He will share songs from his CD, Days Gone By.  Born in Minnesota, Paul has travelled & lived around the world and now calls Madison home.  Learn more at Paulstiegler.com  Donations to the musician gratefully accepted.  https://www.facebook.com/events/160492730166959  FMI Call 608-588-7070 or email:  Karin@SpringGreenGeneralStore.com

5/6/23 Point Five Band playing at Trout Days, 2-3 PM, Zander Park, Cross Plains, WI

5/6/2023 Maypole Social, Folklore Village, 6 pm at 3210 County Road BB, Dodgeville. Welcome spring with this colorful English tradition! The evening begins with a potluck at 6pm.  Bring a dish to share. After dinner, folks of all ages will have fun as we learn maypole dances & weave patterns with the maypole ribbons. The young & young-at-heart are encouraged to bring fresh flowers to help decorate the maypole. Musicians are welcome & encouraged to join the informal, volunteer Folklore Village Band. Admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors & teens, and $5 kids aged 5-12. Family admission is capped at $25. Kids under 5 are admitted free. ​https://folklorevillage.org/upcoming-events/saturday-night-socials/​​​
 
5/7/23  Acoustic Collective concert at the Spring Green General Store Café 1-3 pm at 137 S. Albany St., Spring Green.  Acoustic Collective performs covers of feel-good music from the 60’s & 70’s, music people know & enjoy singing along with.  Donations to the musicians gratefully accepted.  https://www.facebook.com/events/931665067846319  FMI Call 608-588-7070 or email: Karin@SpringGreenGeneralStore.com

5/8/23 Book Signing with Dannelle Gay, author of 100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Before You Die, 6 pm at the Platteville Municipal Auditorium, 75 N Bonson St.  Free The evening will also include a recognition of local Outstanding Hospitality Customer Service Employees & a talk by Regional Tourism Specialist Drew Nussbaum.  No registration necessary. This is the kickoff of National Travel & Tourism Week in Platteville.  The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums partnered with the Platteville Regional Chamber to offer this program

5/9/2023 Live Open Mic Night, Folklore Village, 7 pm, at 3210 County Road BB, Dodgeville. All are invited, from aspiring & accomplished musicians and poets to appreciative audience members, to join this supportive, cooperative effort to celebrate our local talent. The night features a traditional open mic format with a coffee house ambience. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm & performances start at 7 pm. Piano available. Free admission, with coffee, tea, & a light snack provided. ​https://folklorevillage.org/in-person-open-mics/

5/10/23 Deb Talan at the Mineral Point Opera House, 7 pm at 139 High St, Mineral Point Deb Talan is an American singer-songwriter best known for being part of the folk-pop duo The Weepies! Deb plays guitar, started a band in Portland, OR & wrote many fun songs people loved to dance to. She played solo in Boston coffee houses, opened shows for Catie Curtis, met up with Steve Tannen and formed The Weepies, & played shows all over the country/world.  She made 5 records & had her songs placed in many movies & TV shows, Music heals. Songs can be prayers. Tickets range from $25 to $35. FMI & tickets at https://mineralpointoperahouse.org/events/event/4386/ https://debtalan.com/   Deb Talan of The Weepies! Need we say more?? Tickets, ranging from $25 to $35. Purchase tickets here or at the door: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deb-talan-tickets-576525682837?aff=ebdssbdestsearchs

5/11/23 A Solo Tenor Odyssey:  Jon Irabagon at Buttonhill Studio, 154 High St., Mineral Point.  7 pm.  Filipino-American, Irabagon garnered attention in the jazz world with a win at the Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition & his involvement with Dave Douglas, Mary Halvorson, & Barry Altschul. Unpredictable solo saxophone sets, where rare saxophones, long forms, jazz standards & extended techniques merge for a fascinating & unique evening of listening & imagination.  $15 student $25 adult  LIMITED SEATING, All proceeds go to the artist  Message Leslie Damaso 608-576-5590 or email leslienerissedamaso@gmail.com or Buttonhill Music Studio on FB to reserve your seat/s  https://facebook.com/events/s/a-solo-tenor-odyssey-jon-iraba/183310464565798/
and https://www.jonirabagon.com/

5/13/23 Remember Your Farmers' Markets today!

5/13/23 Blacksmithing & Welding Open Forge Day in the Barn up the hill at Shake Rag Alley.  18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point Open Forge days are an opportunity to work on your own projects, especially if you don’t have your own forge at home. There are 6 coal forges, 9 anvils, 4 gas forges, 4 oxyacetylene kits, 2 MIG welders, drill press, grinders, tools, & some scrap metal. While instruction will not be provided, a facilitator will be on site for safety and guidance.

5/13/23 The House Gala at the Mineral Point Opera House, 7-10 pm at 139 High St, Mineral Point.  Music will be provided by The Tim Ekenberg Jazz Combo, Red Door Duo, & Ray Calderon  Join in an evening of food, drinks, live music, & a celebration of a successful season. Local food vendors will offer tasty treats (included in the price of the ticket as well as 2 drink tickets to try local beer, wine, or craft cocktails.  Explore the Opera House like never before, & celebrate the community that supports this historic theater.  Tickets cost $50 plus applicable Eventbrite fees. Cocktail attire is encouraged. Everyone is welcome! FMI & tickets, go to https://mineralpointoperahouse.org/events/event/4350/

5/13/23  Bluegrass Jam at the Café at the Spring Green General Store 1-3 pm at 137 S. Albany St., Spring Green.  Come to listen or come to play, all are welcome!  Kitchen open until 2 pm. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/events/733830934814443  Call 608-588-7070 or email:  Karin@SpringGreenGeneralStore.com

5/13/23 Tea at Trinity, 2 pm: The Community is invited once again to a complimentary Tea Party at Trinity Episcopal Church, 403 High St. Mineral Point in the hall.  Please enter the lower level by the door at the rear of the church off Iowa Street.  Put on your Spring hats and finest & enjoy tea, fancies, and conversation with your friends and neighbors.

5/13/23 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets In Person & via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm in the Ellery House at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Rag St, Mineral Point to discuss & share poetry.  No registration required but please send your email & information about wanting to participate to sflesch@shakeragalley.org New poets welcome but only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback & critique.  Group members take turns leading the workshops by sharing a poem that demonstrates a form or craft technique.  Class size 12.  Level:  Beginner & Above.  Free.  Donations Welcome.

5/17/23 Free Movie for Kids Presented by the Mineral Point Library (they are not allowed to publish the title of the movie, but they can tell you if you contact them), 2:30-4 PM at the Mineral Point Opera House, 139 High St.  

5/17/23 Makers & Shakers Art Party with Christina Kubasta.  Instant Gratification Container Garden 6:30-8:30 pm.  Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point. Plant an annual pot & add fiber art whimsy.  If you want to bring your own container or any starter plants, please do.  Otherwise, they’ll have everything you need.  Class size 12.  Cost $5 project fee.  Fee waived for middle and high school students.  Must pre-register by 5/16/23.  3^rd WED of each month Women gather for creative camaraderie.  Newcomers 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 & register, email sflesch@shakeragalley.org 

5/18 - 5/20/23 Spring Rummage Sale at Trinity Episcopal Church:   9 AM - 5 PM Thursday and Friday, 9 AM - 12 Saturday. $2 Bag Day is Saturday at 403 High St, Mineral Point.  Please enter the lower level by the door at the rear of the church off Iowa Street

5/18/23 Grease (Movie) at the Mineral Point Opera House, 7 pm, 139 High St, Mineral Point.  Adults $8; Students $4.  Buy tickets here or at the door:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grease-tickets-592938263307 

5/19/23 Mineral Point Golf Outing at Dodge Point Country Club.  Please form a team & join in.  Registration starts at noon with a shotgun start at 1 pm.  Open to everyone & all skill levels.  Invite your colleagues & friends. It's a great way to meet new people & make new business connections. To register your team, go to https://www.mineralpoint.com/events/details/golf-outing-97381 or contact the Chamber office 608.987.3201.  Remember to take advantage of the Mulligans & participate in the 50/50 raffle & bucket raffles. After the game, join us for dinner and prizes at 5pm.  $75 per person - Includes a cart, bag lunch & meal after all teams are finished.  $60 per person for Dodge Point Country Club Members. Includes same as above.  If you want to sponsor a hole, sign up for the event, or get more information either contact the Chamber Office at 987-3201 or click here: https://www.mineralpoint.com/events/details/golf-outing-97381?calendarMonth=2023-05-01

5/19-5/21/23 Seventh Annual Writing Retreat at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Art, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point, WI  Class size limited to 9. Registration deadline is May 8, 2023.   Open to writers at all levels.  Explore storytelling, narrative, flash forms, & working across genres with retreat faculty Patricia Ann McNair (Explorations in Flash Forms; Retreat Artistic Director), Christine Maul Rice (Writing Fiction), & Sheree L. Greer (Memoir & Personal Narrative). These in-depth workshops will challenge you & are led by award-winning published authors & active, experienced teachers of writing.  Interwoven around these main workshops are optional & inspiring creative activities.  A retreat packed with opportunities to learn, share, network, & write. Postcard Poetics with guest faculty Matthew Guenette takes you on an adventure in alternative logic. The Gallery Walk introduces you to the creative community of Mineral Point. The Saturday night reading & Open Mic provides an opportunity to share your work.  Manuscript consultations with the retreat leaders are available on a 1st-come, 1st-served basis at a very affordable price.  Retreat price $325 includes main workshop, optional workshop, activities & lunches.  Read all about it here:  https://shakeragalley.org/retreat-index/writing-retreat/ 608.987.3292

5/20/23 Remember Your Farmers' Markets today! Go ahead and just mark the Farmers Market on your calendar for every Saturday!

5/20/23 Cleanup Day and Seedling Sale at Trinity Episcopal Church 9-11 am: During our Spring Cleanup Day of the Church gardens and yard, the Creation Care Committee will be selling seeds & seedlings on High Street between the Church & the Rectory next door.  Proceeds will help fund the Wild & Scenic Environmental Films that will be shown for free in 4 area schools. Please come by to buy a plant or give a donation! 403 High Street.

5/20/23 Dark of the Moon Contra-Band concert at the Spring Green General Store Café 1-3 PM at137 S. Albany St., Spring Green.  Dark of the Moon, a women's band based in Madison, WI, plays traditional music from  the British Isles, America, Scandinavia, & other countries for dancing & listening. Specializing in music for contradancing, such as jigs & reels, and also playing waltzes, polkas, schottisches, folk songs, Cajun, bluegrass, Klezmer, Mexican, & other traditional music.  Donations to the musicians gratefully accepted.  FMI:  https://www.facebook.com/events/601809571986412  Call 608-588-7070 or email:  Karin@SpringGreenGeneralStore.com

**5/20/23 Republic of Letters is Mineral Point’s New Independent Bookstore.  The public is invited to celebrate the work of Shake Rag Alley's Writing Retreat faculty & students & the bookstore 7:30 pm at 151 High St.  Enjoy hearing from Shake Rag Alley’s award-winning faculty — Sheree L. Greer, Patricia Ann McNair, and Christine Maul Rice — as well as retreat students from near and far. Free; no registration required!  Consider sharing your work during the open mic portion of the evening.  See more at https://bookshop.org/shop/republicofletters & Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RepublicofLettersBooks

5/20/23 Hypnotized — The Music of Fleetwood Mac, 8 pm at the Mineral Point Opera House 139 High St, Mineral Point.  Enjoy a rockin' Saturday night with music from one of the defining bands of the 70s rock era; Hypnotized is a tribute group performing in homage to Fleetwood Mac. Evoking the spirit & sound of the 70’s, Performing album tracks, deep cuts & chart topping hits from Rumours, Tusk, Tango In The Night, Mirage, Mystery To Me & more. Prepare yourself for a night of memories brought back in song!  Advance tickets: $15-$25 (choose your own seats) Day of show Tickets $20-$30.  Buy tickets here or at the door:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hypnotized-the-music-of-fleetwood-mac-tickets-516972848707
 
5/21/23  Acoustic Jam at the Spring Green General Store Café 1-3 pm at 137 S. Albany St., Spring Green Come to listen, come to play.  All welcome.  Kitchen open until 2 pm.  FMI https://www.facebook.com/events/514899047256374  Call 608-588-7070 or email:  Karin@SpringGreenGeneralStore.com

5/2123 Southwest Academy of Ballet Arts Presents its Student Showcase, 2 & 4:30 pm at the Platteville Municipal Auditorium, 75 N Bonson St.  A program of dances for each level of ballet showing the mastery of their work over the season & featuring the Ballet Arts Ensemble dancers. The event is open to the public and free of charge.  FMI: Contact Summer Hamille at BalletArts.SABA@gmail.com

5/24/23 (New Date) The Driftless Bones, 7:30 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm) at the Mineral Point Opera House 139 High St, Mineral Point, A night of expert trombone playing  with drums & bass by a 9 person ensemble. Advance reserved seating for the show $15 ($20 day of show) for adults and $20 for students.  Buy tickets here or at the door:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-driftless-bones-new-date-tickets-580678042657

5/25/2023 Steam Machine in Concert, 7 pm, Folklore Village, at 3210 County Road BB, Dodgeville Steam Machine is a Midwest-based stringband that doesn't draw hard lines between bluegrass & old-time music. Originally formed in Minneapolis in 2017, the band is fronted by award-winning, in-demand Minneapolis fiddler AJ Srubas and Twin Cities old time music & dance instigator Rina Rossi, with the support of David Robinson on banjo. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. ​https://folklorevillage.org/upcoming-events/concertsspecial-events/

5/26/23 Opening Day of Historical Home Tours at Orchard Lawn. 12 pm.  Tour the beautiful historic Orchard Lawn (the Gundry House) at 234 Madison St. in Mineral Point. Tours are every FRI, SAT & SUN 12 Noon to 4 pm.  Tours depart from the front porch on the hour. You will experience an almost fully restored Victorian home, built by one of Mineral Point’s most famous families, the Gundrys. Adults, $10, Children $5. MP Historical Society Members tour for free. mineralpointhistory.org

Enjoy select 4 Saturday afternoons at Shake Rag Alley for their 3^rd year of Staged Play Readings featuring “original plays in progress”.  Held at Alley Stage at Shake Rag Alley.  Besides being fun to watch, a staged reading is an important way a playwright can get important feedback from an audience (you!) and determine what their next steps are with the script.  What to expect:

• 4 pm: The actors and moderator will take the stage with their scripts.
• Talkback: Stay after the play and share your feedback with the playwright.
• Reception: Mix and mingle with the playwright and cast at a post-reading cocktail reception on the Art Cafe patio.
• Rain or Shine: In the event of inclement weather, we will move to the Lind Pavilion or Sardeson Studio.
• Interested in joining a cast of one of this year’s readings, or performing music at a post-reading reception? Please complete our form by clicking here!
• Plays will be held on 5/26/23 with Playwright Marcia Jablonski’s “The Last Hotel”, 6/4/23 Scott Strom’s play “And a Belle’s Merry Reign”, 7/29/23 Brian James Polak’s play “News for the Deaf Man” & 9/16/23 Nina Kissinger’s play “This is Government

5/26/23 Opening of the 3^rd Alley Stage Reading Series at 4 pm.  Come see a Play-in-progress by Artistic Director & Mineral Point Native, Marcia Jablonski.  As part of the World Premiere WI festival.  Marcia’s play, “The Last Hotel” will be read by Lisa Duwell, Paul Lorentz, Autumn Smiley & Melody Thompson with stage direction by Justin O’Brien.  Enjoy a talkback session & reception following the reading.  $5.  Held at Alley Stage, Shake Rag Alley, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point.

5/27/23 Remember Your Farmers' Markets today!

5/27/23 Monthly Prose Writers (Fiction & Nonfiction) Group Meets 3-5 pm, 4^th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3^rd bldg. on the right when you enter the grounds—has a porch on the front).  Register once online to be added to email list sflesch@shakeragalley.org   Writers need readers from tentative first draft to hopeful last.  Looking for a 2^nd pair of eyes or more?  If you are interested in deepening your writing craft, short story, novel, memoir, essay (or more), meet monthly for feedback & support.  At least 2 writers will have submissions of up to 20 pages & they will be workshopped each month.  Fellow writers will provide written feedback & discuss the work.  (Zoom Jan-March but in person Apr thru Nov.).  Class size 12.  Free.  Donations welcome. 
 
5/28/23 26th Annual BobFest in the backyard of the Spring Green General Store 11 am to 6 pm at 137 S. Albany St., Spring Green.  Celebrate the music of Bob Dylan (as well as his birthday).  Bring a chair (and bug spray).  Special Zimmerman’s Deli menu begins at 11 am.  Lake Louie beer, The Cider Farm cider, & Driftless Fine water will all be there.  17 local and regional music performances will fill the day with Dylan.  No cover, but no carry-ins, please. FMI https://www.facebook.com/events/796119818343280  Call 608-588-7070 or email:  Karin@SpringGreenGeneralStore.com

Remember your Farmers Markets every Saturday in June-Mid October

6/1/23 Music by the Wundo Band in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

6/2/23 Armchair Boogie Band, 8 pm at the Mineral Point Opera House 139 High St, Mineral Point.  Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, Armchair Boogie is a nationally touring newgrass act whose unbounded original sound ranges from lightning-fast bluegrass to fiery funk to soulful folk & more. Their unique lineup features drums, electric bass backing acoustic guitar & banjo. Pair that with powerful harmonies, timeless originals, & choice covers for an unforgettable live performance Advance tickets: $15-$25 (you choose your seat).   Buy tickets here or at the door:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/armchair-boogie-tickets-536261381227
 

6/3/23 Brewery Pottery is hosting a new exhibit of original paintings by local artist Bruce Fortney on Gallery Night.  Open 10 am to 9 pm.  Opening Reception 5-9 pm & Meet Bruce in person from 5pm-7pm.  Show runs thru July.  Bruce's large scale paintings are done in oil & this exhibit will have an emphasis on the Wisconsin River. Scenes from the river & perspectives about life on the river will hang on the main gallery wall.  All one-of-a-kind, original pieces will be for sale in a variety of price points.  At 276 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point  Open 7 days a week 10 am to 9 pm.  Free event.  http://brewerypottery.com

6/4/23 Scott Stron’s Play Reading “And a Belle’s Merry Reign”, 4 pm at Alley Stage at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point.  Enjoy a talkback session & reception following the reading.  $5. 

6/6/23 Live Open Mic Night, Folklore Village, 7 pm, at 3210 County Road BB, Dodgeville. All are invited, from aspiring & accomplished musicians and poets to appreciative audience members, to join this supportive, cooperative effort to celebrate our local talent. The night features a traditional open mic format with a coffee house ambience. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm & performances start at 7 pm. Piano available. Free admission, with coffee, tea, & a light snack provided. ​https://folklorevillage.org/in-person-open-mics/

6/8/23 Music by Point Five in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

6/9/23 Jammin’ on the Porch with Trailer Kings. 6 pm. Join us on the lawn at Orchard Lawn, 234 Madison St., Mineral Point, as part of the summer concert series. Bring your friends, a lawn chair/blankets, food & drinks (or buy them there!) to enjoy a gorgeous summer night with music and dancing if you would like.  Food will be sold by a local group & MP Historical Society will sell beverages. Carry-ins are also welcome. Free will donations are accepted & encouraged for the band and for MPHS. mineralpointhistory.org

6/10/23 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets In Person & via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm in the Ellery House at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Rag St, Mineral Point to discuss & share poetry.  No registration required but please send your email & information about wanting to participate to sflesch@shakeragalley.org New poets welcome but only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback & critique.  Group members take turns leading the workshops by sharing a poem that demonstrates a form or craft technique.  Class size 12.  Level:  Beginner & Above.  Free.  Donations Welcome.

6/15/23 Music by Panchromatic Steel in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

6/17/23 Mineral Point Gospel Music Fest at the Iowa County Fairgrounds Featuring Shekinah King, George Nicholson & Blue Grass Express, 11 am to 5 pm, at 815 Fair St., Mineral Point.  Free admission.  Bring lawn chairs.  Food available for purchase.  Please no coolers.  Nondenominational. Free will offerings will be taken.  100% of offering is given to the bands.  FMI Dennis Hintz 920-418-4975  or 608.987.4543

6/20/23 Live Open Mic Night, Folklore Village, 7 pm, at 3210 County Road BB, Dodgeville. All are invited, from aspiring & accomplished musicians and poets to appreciative audience members, to join this supportive, cooperative effort to celebrate our local talent. The night features a traditional open mic format with a coffee house ambience. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm & performances start at 7 pm. Piano available. Free admission, with coffee, tea, & a light snack provided. ​https://folklorevillage.org/in-person-open-mics/

6/21/23 Make Music Platteville is an annual one-day, citywide, free day of music held on the summer solstice, June 21.   Make Music Day is also recognized in many cities and towns in WI on this date.

6/21/23 The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums welcome the Tri-State Homeschool Choir for a Free underground music performance in the 1845 Bevans Mine, 1-2 PM.  Free.  At 405 E Main St., Platteville.  Visitors experience the unique acoustics & atmosphere 50 feet underground as they listen to an enticing lineup of music. The performance will be followed by light refreshments & lemonade. Registration suggested. Scroll down at https://mining.jamison.museum/programs/

6/21/23 Free Movie for Kids Presented by the Mineral Point Library (they are not allowed to publish the title of the movie, but they can tell you if you contact them), 2:30-4 PM at the Mineral Point Opera House, 139 High St.  Wednesday May 17, 2023, 

6/21/23 Makers & Shakers Art Party 3^rd WED of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point.  Must pre-register by 6/20/23.  Check website for theme https://shakeragalley.org/product/msap-6/Topic.  Women gather for creative camaraderie.  Newcomers 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. Fee waived for middle and high school students.  To get on the email list & to register, email sflesch@shakeragalley.org 

6/22/23 Music by Gary Beal Band, in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

6/24/23 Monthly Prose Writers (Fiction & Nonfiction) Group Meets 3-5 pm, 4^th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3^rd bldg. on the right when you enter the grounds—has a porch on the front).  Register once online to be added to email list sflesch@shakeragalley.org   Writers need readers from tentative first draft to hopeful last.  Looking for a 2^nd pair of eyes or more?  If you are interested in deepening your writing craft, short story, novel, memoir, essay (or more), meet monthly for feedback & support.  At least 2 writers will have submissions of up to 20 pages & they will be workshopped each month.  Fellow writers will provide written feedback & discuss the work.  (Zoom Jan-March but in person Apr thru Nov.).  Class size 12.  Free.  Donations welcome. 

6/28/23 Jammin’ on the Porch with Point Five Band. 6 pm, Join us on the lawn at Orchard Lawn, 234 Madison St., Mineral Point, as part of the summer concert series. Bring your friends, a lawn chair/blankets, food & drinks (or buy them there!) to enjoy a gorgeous summer night with music and dancing if you would like.  Food will be sold by a local group & MP Historical Society will sell beverages. Carry-ins are also welcome. Free will donations are accepted & encouraged for the band and for MPHS. mineralpointhistory.org

6/22/23 Music by Gary Beal Band, in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

6/29/23 Music by Annie & The Oakies, in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

Note:  Tree Ripe Citrus is who brings their truck full of peaches and blueberries to the Dodgeville & Platteville Farm & Fleet every July.  Their dates are not posted yet, so please check their website for updates https://www.tree-ripe.com/fruit/georgia-peaches/

Remember your Farmers Markets every Saturday in July-Mid October

**7/3/23 Fireworks in Mineral Point at dusk- note Fireworks will be on 7/3 not 7/4 this year**

4th of July Volunteers needed to help with the race from 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m. at Soldiers Memorial Park on July 4. Your time commitment earns you a free t-shirt.   Please contact the Chamber if you’re able to help!  608.987.3201

7/4/23- 4th of July CELEBRATION IN Mineral Point. A Great day  starting with the annual Gettin' The Lead Out 2-or-5 mile run at 8 pm Sharp (Must be there to register before 7:30 am.  Then, An enthusiastic crowd enjoys a big small-town parade down Fountain Street (Note—Fountain Street this year due to the construction on High & Commerce Streets). Music, food, & games at Water Tower Park after the parade.  Through the day there will be ball games at Soldiers Memorial Park followed later in the day with a pie social & a band concert.  Note:  the fireworks display will take place July 3rd at dusk, & the parade will take place down Fountain Street.   Watch the Mineral Point chamber site for more details and times as the date gets closer.  www.mineralpoint.com 

7/6/23 Music by 2 Carls Band, in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

7/8/23 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets In Person & via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm in the Ellery House at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Rag St, Mineral Point to discuss & share poetry.  No registration required but please send your email & information about wanting to participate to sflesch@shakeragalley.org New poets welcome but only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback & critique.  Group members take turns leading the workshops by sharing a poem that demonstrates a form or craft technique.  Class size 12.  Level:  Beginner & Above.  Free.  Donations Welcome.

7/10-7/13/23 Young Pioneers Camp 1-3 pm, A fun day camp for students entering 2nd through 5th grades. Travel into the past and discover life in our region in the pioneering period of the early 19th century. Prospect for minerals, create unique crafts, cook over a fire, play historic outdoor games, & more.  Cost: $35 per student | $25 for Household or Grandparent Members | Registration Required (Scholarships available)  Scroll down at https://mining.jamison.museum/programs/

7//23 Live Open Mic Night, Folklore Village, 7 pm, at 3210 County Road BB, Dodgeville. All are invited, from aspiring & accomplished musicians and poets to appreciative audience members, to join this supportive, cooperative effort to celebrate our local talent. The night features a traditional open mic format with a coffee house ambience. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm & performances start at 7 pm. Piano available. Free admission, with coffee, tea, & a light snack provided. ​https://folklorevillage.org/in-person-open-mics/

7/13/23 Music by Platteville City Band, in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

7/13-7/16/23 Woodlanders – Summer Camp for Adults Filled with Rustic Arts & Nature Crafts.  At Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point.  Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced craftsperson, you are in for an incredibly fun & creative time with nearly 40 nature-based workshops to choose from & more than 30 talented experienced instructors.  Create rustic furniture, gourd art, pottery, garden projects; try your hand at blacksmithing, woodcarving, nature printing, fabric dyeing, & more (Scroll down & see the full list here: https://shakeragalley.org/retreat-index/woodlanders/   Start your days with morning coffee and treats on the Art Cafe patio, enjoy daily lunches on the Green, & browse the incredible Woodlanders Silent Auction featuring rustic arts, nature crafts, books, tools, & more donated by instructors and students and benefiting Shake Rag Alley scholarship students. Relax, soak up the sunshine, enjoy the company of a great group of nature-loving folks, & discover the magic of Shake Rag Alley’s lush gardens, tall trees, historic buildings, & natural spring-fed stream.  Come for a day, two, three or the entire four days & have the time of your life! 

7/14/23 Jammin’ on the Porch with Kneptics with Steve Brown. 6 pm.  Join us on the lawn at Orchard Lawn, 234 Madison St., Mineral Point, as part of the summer concert series. Bring your friends, a lawn chair/blankets, food & drinks (or buy them there!) to enjoy a gorgeous summer night with music and dancing if you would like.  Food will be sold by a local group & MP Historical Society will sell beverages. Carry-ins are also welcome. Free will donations are accepted & encouraged for the band and for MPHS. mineralpointhistory.org

7/19/23 Free Movie for Kids Presented by the Mineral Point Library (they are not allowed to publish the title of the movie, but they can tell you if you contact them), 2:30-4 PM at the Mineral Point Opera House, 139 High St.  Wednesday May 17, 2023

7/19/23 Makers & Shakers Art Party 3^rd WED of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point.  Must pre-register by 7/18/23.  Check website for theme https://shakeragalley.org/product/msap-7/  Women gather for creative camaraderie.  Newcomers 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. Fee waived for middle and high school students.  To get on the email list & to register, email sflesch@shakeragalley.org 

7/20/23 Music by Ken Kilian’s Classic Big Band, in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

7/22/23 Mineral Point Garden Tour. 10am to 4 pm.  Explore some of the most stunning gardens in beautiful Mineral Point. Bring your camera!  Tickets are $15 & support the Mineral Point Historical Society.  The tour starts at Orchard Lawn, 234 Madison St., Mineral Point & from there you will make your way to many other breathtaking gardens. From aromatic flower beds & zen-like water features, to vibrant flora bursting with bright summer hues, this tour promises to be a feast for the senses. Experience plants, flowers, & gorgeous design elements.  Come prepared to be inspired.   Purchase tickets on 7/22/23 at Orchard Lawn or online https://mineralpointhistory.org/events/1044-2/ 

7/22/23 Monthly Prose Writers (Fiction & Nonfiction) Group Meets 3-5 pm, 4^th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3^rd bldg. on the right when you enter the grounds—has a porch on the front).  Register once online to be added to email list sflesch@shakeragalley.org   Writers need readers from tentative first draft to hopeful last.  Looking for a 2^nd pair of eyes or more?  If you are interested in deepening your writing craft, short story, novel, memoir, essay (or more), meet monthly for feedback & support.  At least 2 writers will have submissions of up to 20 pages & they will be workshopped each month.  Fellow writers will provide written feedback & discuss the work.  (Zoom Jan-March but in person Apr thru Nov.).  Class size 12.  Free.  Donations welcome. 

7/26/23 Jammin’ on the Porch with Too Sick Charlie. 6pm.  Join us on the lawn at Orchard Lawn, 234 Madison St., Mineral Point, as part of the summer concert series. Bring your friends, a lawn chair/blankets, food & drinks (or buy them there!) to enjoy a gorgeous summer night with music and dancing if you would like.  Food will be sold by a local group & MP Historical Society will sell beverages. Carry-ins are also welcome. Free will donations are accepted & encouraged for the band and for MPHS. mineralpointhistory.org

7/26-7/31/23 Lands’ End Warehouse sale at the Ley Pavilion, Harris Park, 600 N Bennett St, Dodgeville. Open:  WED 7/26 from 7 am to 8 pm, THURS 7/27 from 8 am to 8 pm, FRI 7/28 & SAT 7/29 from 8 am to 7 pm, SUN 7/31 from 7 am to 4/pm    Save up to 75% on a huge assortment of Lands’ End products, including first-quality overstocks, samples & returns. Tables and clothing racks are continually restocked throughout the event, so there will be an ever-changing selection of great products at great prices. All sales are final. 

7/27/23 Point Five Band Playing at Local Night at the Shed in Spring Green, 5:30-7 pm, 123 N Lexington St.

7/27/23 Music by Sarah Day in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

7/29/23 Brian James Polak’s Play Reading “News for the Deaf Man”, 4 pm at Alley Stage at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point.  Enjoy a talkback session & reception following the reading.  $5. 

Remember your Farmers Markets every Saturday in August-Mid October

8/3/23 Music by DR Band, in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

8/5/23 Gallery Night in Mineral Point.  Galleries & Shops Open 10 am (some 11 am) to 9 pm.  Many sponsor special artists, restaurants offer specials, & it is always an exciting and fun evening..  Please watch for more details as the date approaches.

8/5/23 Wine Walk: Mineral Point. 5 pm-7 pm. The Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce looks forward to sponsoring this wine walk to take place on the same night as Gallery Night.  Sample a variety of local wines accompanied by award winning cheeses from 5-7 pm at participating galleries and shops.  https://www.mineralpoint.com/events/details/wine-walk-97283?calendarMonth=2023-08-01 

8/5/23 Mineral Point Gallery on Gallery Night featuring Artist Marian Baker at 22 High St.  Gallery open 11 am to 9 pm.  Meet Marian in person between 5 & 9 pm.  Marian will also be their featured artist the entire month of August.  Marian is a ton of fun & full of personality.  She will be visiting from her home in Alabama.  She's a must meet for the art lover. (note from Sandee—we have one of her pieces & love her work!)  See Marian’s art here: https://www.themineralpointgallery.com/artists/43-marian-baker/works/1-paintings/

8/5/23 Brewery Pottery as part of Gallery Night is Hosting a new group exhibit, Pentimento, celebrating the magic of oil and cold wax medium.  Pentimento will feature works by 5 unique artists – Susan Fey, Rick Ross, Stefan Jensen, Cynthia Lee, & Pam Peterson.  Gallery is open 10 am to 9 pm.  Opening Reception is 5-9 pm.  Meet the Artists 5-7 pm.  At 276 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point  608.987.3669 http://brewerypottery.com  Each artist will have pieces for sale in a variety of price points.  Works range from landscapes & pportraits to more abstract images.  All one-on-a-kind, original pieces.  (Pimento is the hidden presence or re-emergence of initial marks, sstrokes, or shapes painted over during the process of creating finished work.  Show runs through the end of September 2023.

8/9-8/12/23—10^th Annual Paint the Point in Mineral Point.  Observe artists as they capture idyllic scenes of historic Mineral Point, Dodgeville & the surrounding driftless countryside, then purchase their original artworks on SAT, August 12 from  9 am to 5 pm at the historic Masonic Lodge, 236 High St.. Read more about the events happening each day at: https://www.artsmp.org/paint-the-point

8/10/23 Music by Boogie Monster, in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

8/11/23 Jammin’ on the Porch with The Driftless Ramblers. 6pm.  Join us on the lawn at Orchard Lawn, 234 Madison St., Mineral Point, as part of the summer concert series. Bring your friends, a lawn chair/blankets, food & drinks (or buy them there!) to enjoy a gorgeous summer night with music and dancing if you would like.  Food will be sold by a local group & MP Historical Society will sell beverages. Carry-ins are also welcome. Free will donations are accepted & encouraged for the band and for MPHS. mineralpointhistory.org

8/12/23 Mine Day at the Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums, Free Backyard Events 10 am – 4 pm; & Specialty Priced Ticketed Tours Guided Mine Tours: 6 tours from 12:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. At 405 E Main St., Platteville's classic festival of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) is a celebration of the pioneering spirit of ingenuity, inquiry, enterprise, & development that shaped our nook of the Driftless Area.  Join them for a day of live music, games, industrial craft demonstrations, & earth science fun and festivities.   Guided tours include specially priced new UV Light Prospecting Mine Tours and half-price Museum admission, Guided Mine Tours, and unlimited train rides all day.  To register for tours, scroll down at https://mining.jamison.museum/programs/

8/12/23 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets In Person & via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm in the Ellery House at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Rag St, Mineral Point to discuss & share poetry.  No registration required but please send your email & information about wanting to participate to sflesch@shakeragalley.org New poets welcome but only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback & critique.  Group members take turns leading the workshops by sharing a poem that demonstrates a form or craft technique.  Class size 12.  Level:  Beginner & Above.  Free.  Donations Welcome.

8/16/23 Free Movie for Kids Presented by the Mineral Point Library (they are not allowed to publish the title of the movie, but they can tell you if you contact them), 2:30-4 PM at the Mineral Point Opera House, 139 High St.  Wednesday May 17, 2023

8/16/23 Makers & Shakers Art Party 3^rd WED of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point.  Must pre-register 8/15/23.  Check website for theme https://shakeragalley.org/product/msap-8/  Women gather for creative camaraderie.  Newcomers 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. Fee waived for middle and high school students.  To get on the email list & to register, email sflesch@shakeragalley.org 

8/17/23 Music by Adam Bartels Band, in Platteville City Park, 6-8 pm.  Free & Open to the public.  Park at N. Monson & Market St.

8/18 & 8/19/223 Blues & Roots Fest at Orchard Lawn/The Gundry House in Mineral Point at 234 Madison St.  Great Blues music & community spirit.  Times will be announced soon, but usually doors open on FRI about 5 pm with music 6-10 pm & SAT doors open about 12:30 with music 1:30 or 2 pm-10 pm.  Featuring several regional blues bands & some big name bands   Several food & drink vendors on site.  No carry-ins.  Bring a lawn chair.  Benefit for the Mineral Point Historical Society.  The website will be updated with bands, etc.  Parking on the street around Orchard Lawn, Farmers Bank lot on Doty St. (after Noon), and limited church lot parking.  FMI about ticket prices, bands, etc. please visit the website (it is not up to date yet).  https://mineralpointbluesfest.org/

8/23/23 Jammin’ on the Porch with Psycherelic 6 pm. Join us on the lawn at Orchard Lawn, 234 Madison St., Mineral Point, as part of the summer concert series. Bring your friends, a lawn chair/blankets, food & drinks (or buy them there!) to enjoy a gorgeous summer night with music and dancing if you would like.  Food will be sold by a local group & MP Historical Society will sell beverages. Carry-ins are also welcome. Free will donations are accepted & encouraged for the band and for MPHS. mineralpointhistory.org

8/24-8/27/23 Mixed Media Art Retreat at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point.  Treat yourself to a 4-day artful getaway where you’ll get to explore a variety of art forms, media, and aesthetics. Work with metal, fiber, collage, assemblage, oil & cold wax, painting, calligraphy, & mixed media.  15 workshops with 9 talented instructors from across the country & across the street!  There will be After class social hours,  a “swap table”, Art Adventure Showcase night (open to the public) featuring work by instructors & students, & a chance to engage with the charming creative community of Mineral Point: art galleries, eclectic shops, and delicious dining options.  Read more here & scroll down to check out the classes, instructors, and register https://shakeragalley.org/retreat-index/art-adventure/  Registration for most workshops is 8/15/23.  608.987.3292

8/26/23 Art Adventure Showcase Open to the Public, in the Lind Pavilion, 6-8 pm with food & a cash bar. 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point  https://shakeragalley.org/retreat-index/art-adventure/

8/26/23 Monthly Prose Writers (Fiction & Nonfiction) Group Meets 3-5 pm, 4^th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3^rd bldg. on the right when you enter the grounds—has a porch on the front).  Register once online to be added to email list sflesch@shakeragalley.org   Writers need readers from tentative first draft to hopeful last.  Looking for a 2^nd pair of eyes or more?  If you are interested in deepening your writing craft, short story, novel, memoir, essay (or more), meet monthly for feedback & support.  At least 2 writers will have submissions of up to 20 pages & they will be workshopped each month.  Fellow writers will provide written feedback & discuss the work.  (Zoom Jan-March but in person Apr thru Nov.).  Class size 12.  Free.  Donations welcome. 

Remember your Farmers Markets every Saturday in September-Mid October

9/4/23  BeatleFest  Join us in the backyard of the Spring Green General Store, Monday of Labor Day Weekend 11 am to 6 pm for an all-day outdoor music festival celebrating the music of the Beatles.  At 137 S. Albany St., Spring Green.  FMI Call 608-588-7070 or email:  Karin@Springgreengeneralstore.com & see                           https://www.facebook.com/events/891740498873625    

9/8/23 Jammin’ on the Porch with The Mascot Theory. 5:30pm (Note Earlier Starting Time) Join us on the lawn at Orchard Lawn, 234 Madison St., Mineral Point, as part of the summer concert series. Bring your friends, a lawn chair/blankets, food & drinks (or buy them there!) to enjoy a gorgeous summer night with music and dancing if you would like.  Food will be sold by a local group & MP Historical Society will sell beverages. Carry-ins are also welcome. Free will donations are accepted & encouraged for the band and for MPHS. mineralpointhistory.org

9/9/23 Mineral Point Car Show: Soldiers Memorial Park. 8 am-4 pm. The Annual Mineral Point Car Show is back! Food and beverages will be sold by the Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce. Bring your friends & family! https://www.mineralpoint.com/events/details/mineral-point-car-show-94690?calendarMonth=2023-09-01 

9/9/23 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets In Person & via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm in the Ellery House at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Rag St, Mineral Point to discuss & share poetry.  No registration required but please send your email & information about wanting to participate to sflesch@shakeragalley.org New poets welcome but only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback & critique.  Group members take turns leading the workshops by sharing a poem that demonstrates a form or craft technique.  Class size 12.  Level:  Beginner & Above.  Free.  Donations Welcome.

9/9/23 Mineral Point Gallery is featuring Artist Holly Strope 5-9 PM at 22 High St.  Holly will also be their featured artist for SEPT.  Come meet her  get a close up look at her art.  Holly is a Madison, WI & has been a featured artist with the gallery since they opened.  It is always eaxciting to see holly's newest artwork. See Holly’s art here: https://www.themineralpointgallery.com/artists/58-holly-strope/works/1-paintings/

9/9-9/10/23 Historic Re-Enactment on 9/9 from 11 am to 5 pm & 9/10 from 10 am to 3 pm at Mound View Park, Platteville. (9/8 is School Day)  Free will donation suggested.  Held  since 1998, the 3-day Platteville Historic Re-enactment showcases 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.   https://mining.jamison.museum/programs/

9/16/23 Nina Kissinger’s Play Reading “This is Government”, 4 pm at Alley Stage at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point.  Enjoy a talkback session & reception following the reading.  $5. 

9/20/23 Makers & Shakers Art Party 3^rd WED of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point.  Must pre-register 9/19/23.  Check website for theme https://shakeragalley.org/product/msap-9/  Women gather for creative camaraderie.  Newcomers 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. Fee waived for middle and high school students.  To get on the email list & to register, email sflesch@shakeragalley.org 

9/22-9/24/23 29TH CORNISH FESTIVAL in Mineral Point.  Mineral Point has been called the most Cornish Town in America, giving us plenty of reasons to celebrate our connections to Cornwall, England. Immigrants from Cornwall played an important role in our history: this annual event celebrates that heritage with tours, workshops, music, food, children's activities, guided bus tours, museums to visit & much more. Organized by the SW Wisconsin Cornish Society.   Friday evening Pendarvis will host their annual  Pub Night, Saturday will feature two workshops:  1. Where to start your Family History Search, & 2.  Writing a Family Memoir.  Other events on Saturday include The Taste of Mineral Point, Music in the Park, A Pasty Dinner at the Walker House, and The Main stage show on Saturday night, Sept 23 at the Mineral Point Opera House will feature 16 performing arts students from the Mounts Bay Academy in Penzance, Cornwall  presenting  a traditional Cornish Variety show entitled “Cornwall My Home”. Sunday is a Gymanfa Ganu or Hymn sing.  Stay tune for brochures and more updates.

9/23/23 Taste of Mineral Point: Mineral Point. Library Park. Sample some great food & beverages Mineral Point has to offer as part of Cornish Fest.  Sponsored by the MP Chamber of Commerce.

9/23/23 Monthly Prose Writers (Fiction & Nonfiction) Group Meets 3-5 pm, 4^th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3^rd bldg. on the right when you enter the grounds—has a porch on the front).  Register once online to be added to email list sflesch@shakeragalley.org   Writers need readers from tentative first draft to hopeful last.  Looking for a 2^nd pair of eyes or more?  If you are interested in deepening your writing craft, short story, novel, memoir, essay (or more), meet monthly for feedback & support.  At least 2 writers will have submissions of up to 20 pages & they will be workshopped each month.  Fellow writers will provide written feedback & discuss the work.  (Zoom Jan-March but in person Apr thru Nov.).  Class size 12.  Free.  Donations welcome. 

Remember your Farmers Markets every Saturday through at least 10/21/23 

10/14/23 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets In Person & via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm in the Ellery House at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Rag St, Mineral Point to discuss & share poetry.  No registration required but please send your email & information about wanting to participate to sflesch@shakeragalley.org New poets welcome but only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback & critique.  Group members take turns leading the workshops by sharing a poem that demonstrates a form or craft technique.  Class size 12.  Level:  Beginner & Above.  Free.  Donations Welcome.

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10/18/23 Makers & Shakers Art Party 3^rd WED of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point.  Must pre-register by 10/17/23.  Check website for theme https://shakeragalley.org/product/msap-10/   Women gather for creative camaraderie.  Newcomers 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. Fee waived for middle and high school students.  To get on the email list & to register, email sflesch@shakeragalley.org 
 

10/20-10/22/23 Fall Art Tour 10 am to 6 pm Daily, Mineral Point, Dodgeville, Spring Green, Baraboo (& a few points in between)  Read all about it at https://fallarttour.com/  Check out all the artists, see maps, & pick up a brochure at many places in WI.  There will also be listings for food & lodging locations.
 

10/28/23 Monthly Prose Writers (Fiction & Nonfiction) Group Meets 3-5 pm, 4^th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3^rd bldg. on the right when you enter the grounds—has a porch on the front).  Register once online to be added to email list sflesch@shakeragalley.org   Writers need readers from tentative first draft to hopeful last.  Looking for a 2^nd pair of eyes or more?  If you are interested in deepening your writing craft, short story, novel, memoir, essay (or more), meet monthly for feedback & support.  At least 2 writers will have submissions of up to 20 pages & they will be workshopped each month.  Fellow writers will provide written feedback & discuss the work.  (Zoom Jan-March but in person Apr thru Nov.).  Class size 12.  Free.  Donations welcome. 

10/28/23 Haunted Mine Tours at the Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums, 5-9 pm, At 405 E Main St., Platteville Cost: General (13+) $16, Seniors (65+) $14, Youth (6-12) $10.  Experience Platteville’s spookiest Halloween tradition! Descend deep into the 1845 Bevans Mine in the back yard of The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums for a guided lantern-lit tour to discover historical truths that are stranger than fiction. Above ground before your tour, learn about piskies, brownies, & other fairies known in Celtic lands and receive a charm bag to ward off unwelcome spirits.  https://mining.jamison.museum/programs/

10/31/23 Trick’R Treat at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts, 5-7 PM.   All welcome.  Costumed Guides will be around Shake Rag Campus passing out free treats.  18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point.

11/2-11/5/23 Driftless Film Festival at the Mineral Point Opera House, 139 High St.  Check as these dates get closer for the list of films, times, and cost.  https://mineralpointoperahouse.org/  This website is not up to date yet for 2023, but it will be later:  https://driftlessfilmfestival.com/

11/11/23 Clay Ornament Making Night at Brewery Pottery 3-7 pm.  How it works:  They supply the clay and tools, You make a personalized ornament, Brewery Pottery folks fire it up for you, & You pick up your free, unique ornament at Brewery Pottery on the following Gallery Night (December 2, 2023) just in time for holiday decorating & gift giving!  At 276 Shake Rag Alley, Mineral Point.  Free event.  One free ornament per guest.  http://www.brewerypottery.com 608.987.3669

11/11/23 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets In Person & via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm in the Ellery House at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Rag St, Mineral Point to discuss & share poetry.  No registration required but please send your email & information about wanting to participate to sflesch@shakeragalley.org New poets welcome but only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback & critique.  Group members take turns leading the workshops by sharing a poem that demonstrates a form or craft technique.  Class size 12.  Level:  Beginner & Above.  Free.  Donations Welcome.

11/15/23 Makers & Shakers Art Party 3^rd WED of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point.  Must pre-register by 11/14/23.  Check website for theme https://shakeragalley.org/product/msap-11/  Women gather for creative camaraderie.  Newcomers 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. Fee waived for middle and high school students.  To get on the email list & to register, email sflesch@shakeragalley.org  

11/23/23 Thanksgiving

11/25/23 Please join Brewery Pottery for their (30th!) annual Holiday Open House, 10 am to 6 pm.  Celebrating the start of holiday shopping with extended hours today.  They’ll have sweet treats out for nibbling while you shop – plus, enter the bowl drawing giveaway for a chance to win a free ceramic bowl. We'll draw one name from the hat at the end of the week for the name of the lucky winner. At 276 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point.  608987.3669 http://brewerypottery.com  Happy Holidays.

11/25/23 Monthly Prose Writers (Fiction & Nonfiction) Group Meets 3-5 pm, 4^th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3^rd bldg. on the right when you enter the grounds—has a porch on the front).  Register once online to be added to email list sflesch@shakeragalley.org   Writers need readers from tentative first draft to hopeful last.  Looking for a 2^nd pair of eyes or more?  If you are interested in deepening your writing craft, short story, novel, memoir, essay (or more), meet monthly for feedback & support.  At least 2 writers will have submissions of up to 20 pages & they will be workshopped each month.  Fellow writers will provide written feedback & discuss the work.  (Zoom Jan-March but in person Apr thru Nov.).  Class size 12.  Free.  Donations welcome. 

12/1/23 Mineral Point Christmas Madrigal Dinner by the Mineral Point Madrigal Singers,  5-8 pm  Adults $45, Child 5-9 $22.50.  Children 4 & Under Free.  Also 12/8 from 5-8 pm & 12/10/23 in the afternoon.  Tickets will go on sale the first week of October.  Seating limited to 54 persons per performance.  Reservations are Required.  Watch for more updates as the date gets closer.  This has been held at the Walker House in the past.  FMI Beth Martin 608.341.9778.
 
12/2/23 Santa Day at Shake Rag Alley, Pictures With Santa, Craft Workshops for Kids & Treats.  Check times as the date gets closer--normally about 10 am to 12 Noon for photos and open until about 2 pm for crafts.  Photos with Santa are a holiday tradition at Shake Rag Alley. Visit this historic campus for photos, holiday craft-making, & sweet treats.  Fun for the entire family!  608.987.3292  You will be able to make reservations for a time for your photo.  Watch this website:  https://shakeragalley.org/calendar/santa-day/  Go to the Lind Pavilion, 411 Commerce St., Mineral Point to check in.

12/2/23 Gallery Night & Candlelight Shopping in Mineral Point, Galleries & Shops Open 10 am to 9 pm, Celebration 5-9 pm.  The tradition continues, come celebrate the annual Candlelight Shopping event.  Experience the warmth of the season with hundreds of luminaries lining the streets of historic downtown Mineral Point while exploring the garland draped shops & galleries filled for holiday shopping. More luminaries are located near the northern end of Shake Rag Street as well as near southern end of Ridge Street. Businesses are planning specials all weekend long.  Chestnuts roasting over an open fire, carolers, lights & fresh evergreen garlands transform Mineral Point into a Norman Rockwell scene-a picture perfect evening to create magical holiday memories.

12/8/23 Mineral Point Christmas Madrigal Dinner by the Mineral Point Madrigal Singers,  5-8 pm  Adults $45, Child 5-9 $22.50.  Children 4 & Under Free.  Also 12/10/23 in the afternoon (no time shown yet).  This has been held at the Walker House in the past..  Tickets will go on sale the first week of October.  Seating limited to 54 persons per performance.  Reservations are Required.  Watch for more updates as the date gets closer.  FMI Beth Martin 608.341.9778
 
12/9/23 Driftless Poets Workshop Meets In Person & via Zoom the 2nd SAT of each month 2-4 pm in the Ellery House at Shake Rag Alley, 18 Rag St, Mineral Point to discuss & share poetry.  No registration required but please send your email & information about wanting to participate to sflesch@shakeragalley.org New poets welcome but only those who have submitted work prior to the workshop will receive feedback & critique.  Group members take turns leading the workshops by sharing a poem that demonstrates a form or craft technique.  Class size 12.  Level:  Beginner & Above.  Free.  Donations Welcome.

12/10/23 23 Mineral Point Christmas Madrigal Dinner by the Mineral Point Madrigal Singers,  Time to be announced.  Adults $45, Child 5-9 $22.50.  Children 4 & Under Free.  Tickets will go on sale the first week of October.  Seating limited to 54 persons per performance. This has been held at the Walker House in the past.  Reservations are Required.  Watch for more updates as the date gets closer.  FMI Beth Martin 608.341.9778

SURVEY NOTICE ATTACHED FROM: 
Iowa County Emergency Management, Keith Hurlbert, Director, 109 E. Leffler Street, Dodgeville WI 53533, Office Phone 608-930-9540  
Fax 608-935- keith.hurlbert@iowacounty.org   4/21/23In 2023, County and Tribal Emergency Managers across the State will be developing a Multiyear Integrated Preparedness Plan or (IPP). The IPP is a schedule of preparedness priorities; one of the ways emergency managers can determine what those priorities are is by conducting a survey. County Emergency Managers from Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland and Vernon Counties, in partnership with SW Regional Planning Commission developed the SW Integrated Preparedness Survey to better understand community preparedness needs. The survey will be used to drive discussions in an upcoming workshop to assist in identifying threats, hazards, and risks; developing preparedness priorities for addressing those risks; and utilizing the integrated preparedness cycle to build, sustain, and deliver capabilities aligned with the preparedness priorities.  The survey results and the information gathered from the upcoming preparedness workshops will be used in the development of the IPP.  The IPP is not limited to just training and exercises but is being developed to address potential gaps in response and recovery capabilities and to improve overall preparedness efforts across our County.   The survey should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete and can be accessed at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IPPWsurveySWWI.  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to via email at keith.hurlbert@iowacounty.org or phone at 608.930.9540. Thank you for being a part of our community’s preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.  Respectfully, Keith Hurlbert, CEM, Emergency Management Director