Best to read this on a regular computer and not your phone! I have a correction to make—there is no play at Shake Rag on 6/4/24—the play is on 6/24/23 and is shown below! Also, I decided to resend the calendar for 5/9/23 & continuing & incorporate the new events people have sent me as well as numerous other updates. PLEASE take out a pen and start writing events on your calendar as you go through this!! (That is exactly what I did!). If you no longer want to receive this calendar, there is a place at the very end where you can opt out. Sandee
The Mineral Point Farmers Market would like to bring music to the market. Do you or someone you know love to sing or play an instrument? They’d love to have you! Markets are every Saturday 8:30-11 am thru November 2023. FMI or to sign up, go to https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0844abab2aa4fd0-2023#/ Held at Water Tower Park, off Ridge St. in Mineral Point
If you are interested in vending at the Mineral Point Market, email mineralppointmarket@gmail.com Interested in promoting a local event, club, or cause at the Mineral Point Market? Educational, cultural, and arts organizations have set up tables at the Market to sell tickets, promote events, & conduct fundraisers. There is generally no fee to do so. Also see www.mineralpoint.market.com
The Sliced Pear in Mineral Point has gifts, art, antiques & more. At 14 Fountain St. Open SAT 11 am to 4 pm, or by appointment 608.987.2200. Arlene has a lovely selection of curated gift boxes for Mother’s Day—complete and ready to gift. Or you can pick out merchandise and create our own. Select a box size and gross grain ribbon.
Aspen Ridge has plants galore, hanging baskets, herbs, mulch, shrubs, and trees. They also sell various types of grass seed, straw bales, rolls, and shredded items as well as antiques, gifts, children’s toys, jewelry, some clothing, cards, candles, lotions, food stuffs, and truly much more! Hours MON-SAT 8 am to 6 pm & SUN 10 am to 4 pm. There was a 20% off sale of trees (fruit, ornamental and evergreen). Check to see if the sale is ongoing. There won’t be another sale on trees until fall 2023. At 915 Ridge St., Mineral Point
Midway Lanes Beach Volleyball Leagues are back on WED & THURS evenings. Leagues start 5/24 & 5/25. Six (6) person Mixed Teams (at least 2 women on the court at all times). There will be a league meeting on Thurs. 5/11/23 at 7 pm. If interested, go to https://www.midwaylaneswi.com/beach-volleyball to sign up & FMI send an email to midwaylanesWI@gmail.com You can also reserve their beach volleyball court for $10 per hour. Call (608)987-2668 for available dates & times. At 1850 Midway Rd, Mineral Point
Just click on the Restaurant Name below (In Mineral Point) to get their menu:
Café 43
Commerce Street Brewery Hotel
Midway Bar & Grill
Midway Lanes
Pointer Café
Popolo
Red Rooster Café
The Walker House
Tony's Tap
The Walker House in Mineral Point prepares special meals every Wednesday for $15 (a tip is appreciated). To get on their email list to be notified what is offered, please email them at walkerhouse1@gmail.com To order, you email them or call 608.553.0728. The food is delivered to your car and pick up is at 4 pm, 5 pm or 6 pm. Check out their Meal Store for over 100 other food options: www.thewalkerhouse.org/meal-store. They also make delicious pasties and sell them frozen. They are open for lunch MON, WED & FRI 11 am to 2 pm. You can check out the 5/10/23 entrée but must order by the end of the day on 5/9/23.
Commerce Street Brewery has part-time opportunities for a cook/kitchen assistant, bartender/server & brewery assistant. Stop in to apply at 23 Commerce St., Mineral Point or email Helo@commercehotel.com
Volunteer At the Roland Sardeson Reserve with the Driftless Area Land Conservancy. Volunteer the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, 10 am to 2 pm. At the Western Edge of Mineral Point on Betty Lane. People in Mineral Point fondly remember Roland, and he gave the land to DALC. If you're planning to join a workday, please contact Zach Pacana a few days in advance at zachary@driftlessconservancy.org. Read about the volunteer opportunities here: https://www.driftlessconservancy.org/volunteer. Read more here about the Sardeson Reserve itself: https://www.driftlessconservancy.org/sardeson
Point Food Co-Op is working to establish a grocery store or food Co-Op in Mineral Point. If you are interested in being part of the group, please contact Dean Dickel at pointfoodcoop@gmail.com The Co-Op has been incorporated z7 they are nearly ready to adopt bylaws. There is a grant application pending to help pay for a preliminary feasibility study & hope to have the study completed by the end of the summer. The plan is to have the project funded by private investors who would lease the site to the co-op with an option to buy in the future. Due to a scarcity of potential sites, the steering committee is investigating renovation of the old city garage on Fountain St. They are talking with potential partners who will provide some of the essential products, including meat, produce, dairy & bread. Their goal is to source locally grown or produced food wherever possible, including both organic and non-organic products. They are working with several people including Farmers Market vendors. They are investigating a line of basic hardware. The committee is anticipating a membership/fundraising effort starting later this summer to build a capital fund for start-up costs. FMI, to volunteer or help in any way, please contact Dick at the above email. He & his group have been working very hard on this project to bring a local grocery store back to Mineral Point.
Announcing the launch of a new website for the Frank Lloyd Wright trail in WI: https://franklloydwrighttrail.org/ The website connects 9 public Wright sites along 200 miles in Southern WI The prevalence of Wright's architecture in Southern WI makes the Trail attractive to Wright enthusiasts. Visitors can plan their trip with the updated app or track their progress via the website's Trail Tracker feature. Dedicated Facebook & Instagram accounts have also been created at @flwtrailwi. The website also provides information about America's most iconic architect & his deep roots in his birthplace of Wisconsin. The Frank Lloyd Wright Trail was originally established in 2017 following the signing of legislation by the governor to honor America's most iconic architect in his home state. Visit the new website, contact the individual sites in advance as public access may be limited, and start planning your trip today!
(If you aren’t interested in the Mineral Point Construction, just scroll down below the next entry)
You can keep track of the Downtown Mineral Point Construction Update here: https://www.mineralpoint.com/downtown-construction-update. The two-week outlook is:
- Week of May 8th
- Contractor intends to pour concrete pavement on Commerce Street (Doty St – High St) on Tuesday. The road will be barricaded off until concrete has completed initial curing (approximately 7 days).
- Contractor intends to pour concrete pavement on Commerce Street (High St – Fountain St) on Thursday. The road will be barricaded off until concrete has completed initial curing (approximately 7 days).
- Contractor intends to pour concrete curb and gutter on Jail Alley later in the week.
- Begin rock trenching on High Street (Vine Street – Chestnut Street).
- Begin Water Main installation on High Street (Vine Street – Chestnut Street).
- Begin Storm Sewer installation on High Street (Commerce Street – Vine Street).
- This will include removing majority of sidewalk on the north side of High Street from Commerce Street to Vine Street. Contractor will provide a temporary hard surface for pedestrian access.
- Continue grading the proposed road on Jail Alley and Vine Street.
- Contractor will install a rock base for the proposed road that is ok to drive on for local traffic when contractor is not actively working.
- Week of May 15th
- Begin Water Service replacements on High Street (Vine Street – Chestnut Street). Individual property owners shall be given a 24-hour notice.
- During the water service replacement, homeowners/business owners can expect their water to be off for no longer than a few hours.
- Contractor to replace water services for the following businesses on the dates specified.
- Wednesday May 17th – Upland Hills
- Thursday May 18th – Guler Chiropractic
- Friday May 19th – Ivey’s Pharmacy
- Begin grading the proposed road on High Street (Commerce Street – Vine Street) and Vine Street (Jail Alley – High Street).
- Contractor will install a rock base for the proposed road that is ok to drive on for local traffic when contractor is not actively working.
- Pour curb and gutter on High Street (Commerce Street – Vine Street) and Vine Street (Jail Alley – High Street).
- Prepare concrete sidewalk pours on Jail Alley (Chestnut Street – Vine Street), High Street (Commerce Street – Vine Street), and Vine Street (Jail Alley – High Street).
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 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deb-talan-tickets-576525682837?aff=ebdssbdestsearchs
5/11/23 Meeting on the Progress of the Downtown Mineral Point Construction, 9 am City Hall. 137 High St. (enter from Jail Alley through door to City Clerk’s office). Public Welcome.
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/
5/11/23 Beach Volleyball League Meeting at Midway Lanes, 7 pm to discuss the leagues on WED and THURS evenings all summer. 1850 Midway Rd, Mineral Point
5/13/23 Remember Your Farmers' Markets today! Go ahead and just mark the Farmers Market on your calendar for every Saturday!
5/13/23 & Continuing thru October 2023 The Mineral Point Farmers Market is open 8:30-11 AM in Water Tower Park. Currently selling fresh vegetables, beef, pork, bacon, chicken, eggs, honey, maple syrup, cheese, Artisan Breads, Coffee, Sweet & Savory Baked Goods, Salad Mix, Lettuce Heads, Ramps, Kale, Baby Arugula, Radishes, Bok choy, Salad Turnips, Wreaths, Bags, Flowers (fresh cut & potted), Herb starts, Paintings, Engravings, & Wildlife Print Cards. There will be much more as the growing season expands during the year. Read the news here: https://www.mineralpointmarket.com/news/ Find more about the vendors here: https://www.mineralpointmarket.com/vendors/ You can sign up to get on their weekly email list here: https://us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ec24569cdc6ef57461b0bfc6d&id=6c37d292c2 (I recommend it)
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 Food Truck JJ’s Curbside Grill will be at The American Wine Project, 1-6 pm, at 802 Ridge St., Mineral Point. Stop by for an incredible local-focused burger, loaded fries, or side of smoky beans. They’ll help you with wine pairings, or hand you a cold beer.
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 & drink vendors (10 in all) 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.
5/14/23 Mother’s Day at The American Wine Project: Mimosas All Day Long plus beer, lawn games, garden seating & treats, 1-6 pm. At 802 Ridge St., Mineral Point The garden is blooming and they’ll have Mimosas all day long! Plus, macarons from Bloom Bake Shop & a selection of adorable, arty craft kits! Kid and dog friendly, as usual!
5/14/23 Apple Blossom Tour at The Cider Farm, 2 - 3pm. $15 tour tickets. Optional Cheese and Charcuterie Picnic box with cider + $25. Tour The Cider Farm orchard to see the unusual apple varieties in blossom that are used to make their ciders & apple brandy. Learn how they manage them organically & enhance the natural environment of their 166-acre farm east of Mineral Point. With wine glass in hand, you’ll taste three different ciders in the orchard, made from our apples including one of our limited-release ciders. The tour will last just over one hour. Afterward, you are welcome to walk the orchard, woodlands, & prairie. Tickets are available here. See www.theciderfarm.com/events for more events at the farm and their Cidery & Tasting Room on Madison's far-west side. deirdre@theciderfarm.com
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. 3rd 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!
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 Buttonhill Student Recital at the Gundry House at Orchard Lawn, 2:30 pm. The piano & voice students of Leslie Damaso will perform, using the beautiful square grand piano at the Gundry. At 234 Madison St., Mineral Point, WI Special thanks to The Mineral Point Historical Society & Frank & Sandee Beaman.
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 Volunteer At the Roland Sardeson Reserve with the Driftless Area Land Conservancy. Volunteer the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month, 10 am to 2 pm. At the Western Edge of Mineral Point on Betty Lane. People in Mineral Point fondly remember Roland, and he gave the land to DALC. If you're planning to join a workday, please contact Zach Pacana a few days in advance at zachary@driftlessconservancy.org. Read about the volunteer opportunities here: https://www.driftlessconservancy.org/volunteer. Read more here about the Sardeson Reserve itself: https://www.driftlessconservancy.org/sardeson
5/21/13 Community Art Event: Journey Exhibition Center at Adamah Art Studios at Bethel Horizons, 1-4 pm. 4681 County Road ZZ, Dodgeville, WI. Join Steven Hill’s Journey Workshop for an exhibition & community cultural art event celebrating their year of work. Enjoy pottery sales, appetizers, refreshments, and live music by Don Greenwood. Free Community Event but $10 donations are greatly appreciated to support Adamah’s affordable creative workshops with nationally recognized instructors. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-art-event-journey-exhibition-sale-tickets-608803005177
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 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 string band 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 Gundry’s. Adults, $10, Children $5. MP Historical Society Members tour for free. mineralpointhistory.org
Enjoy select 4 Saturday afternoons at Shake Rag Alley for their 3rd 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 3rd 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.
5/26-28/23—BaseCamp USA, a ministry of Cowboy Country Church, will be hosting Homeschool Family Camp Weekend. At 1200 Betty Lane, Mineral Point Do you need some time to recharge as a family? Are you looking for your family’s mission in life? Whether you just need some low key downtime or want to revitalize the dynamics in your household, we invite you to join us at our Homeschool Family Retreat, where Shannon Badger will share her over 30 years of experience in building your family crew and we will feature activities designed to bring your family closer together on your family ship’s voyage of life. Cost varies depending on family size, please visit our website at www.basecampusa.org for more details or contact Jim Kackley to reserve your spot today! 608.469.7113 or jkackley1049@icloud.com
5/27/23 Remember Your Farmers' Markets today!
5/27/23 Monthly Prose Writers (Fiction & Nonfiction) Group Meets 3-5 pm, 4th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3rd 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 2nd 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 (& 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 music. No cover, but Please no carry-ins. 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 Gallery Night in Mineral Point, Galleries & Shops Open 10 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.
6/3/23 Mineral Point Gallery on Gallery Night featuring Artist Irene Gates, Contemporary folk artist at 22 High St. Gallery open 10 (or 11) am to 9 pm. There will be a host reception for Irene from 5-9 pm. See Irene’s art here: https://www.themineralpointgallery.com/artists/74-irene-gates/works/1-paintings/
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
6/6/23 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 The Mineral Point Municipal Water Utility has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to increase water rates. A public hearing on the application will be held this date at 2 pm. This hearing has no physical location. Members of the public attend by Zoom or by audio-only telephone connection. Join Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/my/pschearings You can join by phone also, and you can testify or make a web comment or a mail comment. For more details, go to https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/CommissionActions/PublicParticipation.aspx If you have any questions, please contact the Mineral Point Municipal Water Utility at (608) 987-2361.
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.
6/10/23 Brennan Leigh Performing at the Mineral Point Opera House, 7:30 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm) At 139 High St, Mineral Point. Brennen is an American songwriter, guitar player, mandolin player, & singer whose to-the-point storytelling style has elevated her to cult icon status in Europe, Scandinavia, across the United States, South America, & the UK. Celebrating the release of her new album, Brennen Leigh is awash in full-throttle fiddle, weeping steel guitar, & anchored by her warm, expressive vocals Advance tickets will range from $25 to $30 and will increase by $5 on the day of the show. Buy tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brennen-leigh-tickets-627840717487 or at the door:
6/12-6/15/23 Grandview Youth Clay Camp for Youth 4th thru 12th grades, 9 am to 3 pm. Bring your own lunch. Beginner to advanced skills welcome. Ceramic Instructors: Kathy King, Frank Polizzi & Dana Showers. Fee $60; materials included. Registration Deadline is 6/1/13. FMI & to register, contact Marilyn Rolfsmeyer 608.574.7169 or marilynr@mhtc.net At Grandview Folk Art Site, 7351 State Road 39, Hollandale, WI
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
6/17/23 Martha Wainwright Performing at the Mineral Point Opera House, 8 pm At 139 High St, Mineral Point. The beguiling performer & songwriter returns with her 5th studio album, “Love Will Be Reborn”, out in August. Not since 2012’s Come Home to Mama has a Martha Wainwright record been so full of original written material. Advance tickets will range from $20 to $30 Buy tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martha-wainwright-tickets-627842161807 & choose your seat, or buy tickets at the door:
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.
6/21/23 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 3rd 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, 4th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3rd 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 2nd 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.
6/24/23 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.
6/28/23 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
7/1 & 7/2/23 Jen Logueflower’s Homesong at the Mineral Point Opera House. 7 pm on SAT and 2 pm on SUN. Jen is delighted to welcome a number of players from the Poemsong & Heritage Song troupes back to the stage, including vocalists/ thespians Vicki Mecozzi & Mike Mitchell, electric guitarist/vocalist John Birner, cellist/trumpeter Eric Miller, & percussionist Todd Hammes. New to her group are Daniel Nordstrom on vocals & trombone, soprano Alexis Berget, multi-string artist Mike Schmidt, Shannon Greaves on flute & vocals, and Justin O'Brian, Narration. Jen says, "I aim to present ample familiars in the folk, blues, jazz, & spiritual traditions, and Logueflower original musical settings of notable old-time poetry and prose. Homesong will include some narrative. We hope to bring people together in a kindred commemorative celebration of the national holiday." Tickets are not available yet but please check the Opera House website for tickets & more information: https://mineralpointoperahouse.org/tickets/ (This is not to be missed as Poemsong & Heritage Song were fabulous. Sandee)
**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 3rd 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.
7/20-25/23—BaseCamp USA, a ministry of Cowboy Country Church, will be hosting “BCU Teen program”. At 1200 Betty Lane, Mineral Point This program is designed to walk alongside teen boys, to show them their true potential. There are limited spots available. There is a cost associated with this event. FMI: Please go to www.basecampusa.org or contact Jim Kackley to reserve your spot today 608.469.7113 or jkackley1049@icloud.com
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, 4th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3rd 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 2nd 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.
7/24 & 7/25/23 Grandview Youth Clay Camp for Youth 4th thru 12th grades, 9 am to 3 pm. Bring your own lunch. Beginner to advanced skills welcome. Ceramic Instructors: Kathy King, Frank Polizzi & Dana Showers. Fee $60; materials included. Registration Deadline is 6/1/13. FMI & to register, contact Marilyn Rolfsmeyer 608.574.7169 or marilynr@mhtc.net At Grandview Folk Art Site, 7351 State Road 39, Hollandale, WI
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 & portraits to more abstract images. All one-on-a-kind, original pieces. (Pimento is the hidden presence or re-emergence of initial marks, strokes, or shapes painted over during the process of creating finished work. Show runs through the end of September 2023.
8/9-8/12/23—10th 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
8/11-8/13/23 4th Annual White Oak Folk Fest, A weekend-long Traditional Folk Fest: Bluegrass, Old Time Country & More At the White Oak Savanna at 4352 State Road 23, Dodgeville, WI Welcoming to the Lloyd Jones Barn Pavilion mainstage Hubby Jenkins, Sons of the Never Wrong, Jonas Friddle, Cielito Lindo Trio, Mark Dvorak, The Allard Brothers, Mark Lavengood Chirps Smith, SteveRosen, Fred Campeau & more. Tickets include the workshops. Food and drinks are available to purchase (no carry ins). Camping onsite available. Read all about it & buy tickets for the whole weekend of 1-3 days www.whiteoakfolkfest.com Early Bird Tickets for All Weekend $45 ($55 at gate). Fri. only Early Bird $25 ($30 at the door) & Sat. only Early Bird $35 ($40 at the door).
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 3rd 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/
8/18, 8/19 & 8/20/23 BaseCamp USA, a ministry of Cowboy Country Church, hosting their 2nd annual “Father/Son Weekend.” At 1200 Betty Lane, Mineral Point. This weekend is designed to give Father & Sons time to bond, & grow together. There is a cost associated with this event. If interested, FMI please go to www.basecampusa.org or contact Jim Kackley to reserve you & your son(s) spots today. 608.469.7113 or jkackley1049@icloud.com
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, 4th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3rd 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 2nd 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 exciting 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 3rd 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, 4th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3rd 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 2nd 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.
10/7-8/23—BaseCamp USA, a ministry of Cowboy Country Church, hosting their first “Youth Deer Camp”. At 1200 Betty Lane, Mineral Point. There is a cost associated with this event. If interested & FMI please go to www.basecampusa.org or contact Jim Kackley to reserve your spot today. (This event has limited space.) 608.469.7113 or jkackley1049@icloud.com
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.
10/18/23 Makers & Shakers Art Party 3rd 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, 4th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3rd 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 2nd 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 3rd 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
11/17-21/23—BaseCamp USA, a ministry of Cowboy Country Church, hosting their first “Deer Camp.” At 1200 Betty Lane, Mineral Point. If interested & FMI, please go to www.basecampusa.org or contact Jim Kackley to reserve your spot today! 608.469.7113 or jkackley1049@icloud.com (This event has limited space.) There is a cost associated with this event
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, 4th SAT of each month at the Ellery House, 18 Shake Rag St, Mineral Point (3rd 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 2nd 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
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