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Wisconsin Governor’s Fishing Opener May 3-4 on Yellow Lake, Burnett Co.
DANBURY– The Northwest Wisconsin ITBEC Tourism Committee has announced that the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Fishing Opener will be held in Burnett County on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at Yellow Lake near Danbury. The Wisconsin Governors Fishing Opener exists to raise awareness of the fishing and tourism industries in the state of Wisconsin. The event brings Wisconsin dignitaries to the area, including the governor and Cabinet secretaries from the Wisconsin...
Intermezzo auditions April 21
TREGO — The Spooner area Intermezzo Music Club invites Shell Lake and Spooner musicians in seventh through 11th grades to audition for vocal or instrumental music awards. Each year, we look forward to providing an opportunity for music students in our communities to participate in this program. The award auditions will be held on Sunday, April 21, at Trego Community Church. The Junior Division (grades seven and eight) auditions will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the Senior Division (grades nine through 11)...
Spooner Restaurant Is Thrilled To Host Powerful National Food Influencer
It's hard to beat the thrill that a local, independently-owned restaurant gets from getting some national attention. It not only can be a boost for their bottom line, but it also highlights their hardworking staff and the community. That is why Spooner, Wisconsin is buzzing over an upcoming opportunity to...
Battle of the Pep Bands
SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake pep band took second place in the Lakeland Conference Pep Band playoff held Friday, March 15, hosted by Shell Lake. The Lakers were the defending band and lost out top honors to Prairie Farm by one point. Shell Lake, Prairie Farm, Clayton, New Auburn and Turtle Lake competed in a fun night of music and dancing.
Spooner High School will present Gershwin musical ‘Crazy for You’
SPOONER — The drama and music departments at Spooner High School will present “Crazy for You on March 21-24 in the school’s auditorium. “Crazy for You,” with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, opened at the Shubert Theatre on February 19, 1992, and ran for 1,622 performances. It won the 1992 Tony Award (Broadway), the 1993 Olivier Award (London) and the 1994 Dora Award (Toronto) for Best Musical. Famous musical numbers include “Someone to Watch over Me,” “Slap that Bass,” “Embraceable You,” “I...
Ice Age Trail hike at Timberland Hills
The Superior Lobe Chapter of the Ice Age Trail will lead a hike Saturday on the Timberland Hills segment. The hike begins at 10 a.m. at the Timberland Hills East trailhead, three miles northwest of Barronett on Leach Lake Road. Park along the road. The hike in and out to the headwaters of the Clam River is about 2½ miles. For questions call 715-645-0234 or email dale6@prodigy.net.
Northern Star sets auditions for the musical 'Mystic Pizza!'
Northern Star Theater Company of Rice Lake has announced auditions for the 80s musical "Mystic Pizza!" Auditions are Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and Monday from 4-6 p.m. Other arrangements can be made if needed, and callbacks to be arranged. Those interested should prepare a two-minute vocal piece. The company is able to connect devices to its sound system via bluetooth/cord or bring a CD or play guitar/ukulele. A 16-count choreographed dance piece will be taught during the session. A short reading from the...
Wisconsin Governor’s Fishing Opener May 3-4 on Yellow Lake, Burnett Co.
DANBURY– The Northwest Wisconsin ITBEC Tourism Committee has announced that the 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Fishing Opener will be held in Burnett County on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at Yellow Lake near Danbury. The Wisconsin Governors Fishing Opener exists to raise awareness of the fishing and tourism industries in the state of Wisconsin. The event brings Wisconsin dignitaries to the area, including the governor and Cabinet secretaries from the Wisconsin...
Spooner High School will present Gershwin musical ‘Crazy for You’
SPOONER — The drama and music departments at Spooner High School will present “Crazy for You on March 21-24 in the school’s auditorium. “Crazy for You,” with music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, opened at the Shubert Theatre on February 19, 1992, and ran for 1,622 performances. It won the 1992 Tony Award (Broadway), the 1993 Olivier Award (London) and the 1994 Dora Award (Toronto) for Best Musical. Famous musical numbers include “Someone to Watch over Me,” “Slap that Bass,” “Embraceable You,” “I...
Shell Lake Art Festival call for artists
SHELL LAKE — Applications for the 21st-annual Shell Lake Fine Art Festival are now available. The art festival will be held Saturday, July 6, at Memorial Park in Shell Lake. This is a juried fine art and fine craft show and applications are juried by three images of the artist’s current work. The Shell Lake Art Festival has become a very successful event and we would like to encourage local and regional fine artists/craftspeople to apply. Applications can be accessed online at: http://www.shelllake.org/shell-lake-art-fair-7-6-24-call-for-artists/, picked up at the Shell Lake City Hall or by contacting art festival directors, The Trio, at wzeug@charter.net. Application deadline is April 19.
Artists, crafters invited to 35th-annual Arts & Crafts Extravaganza
WEBSTER — Artists and crafters are invited to apply for booth space at the 35th-annual Arts & Crafts Extravaganza scheduled for the Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 25, in Webster. This is the largest one-day arts and crafts show in Burnett County, attracting up to 100 vendors and an estimated 2,300 to 3,000 visitors in any given year. It is organized by the Webster Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC). The...
Northwest Wisconsin WTU donates to Railroad Park, Shell Lake Arts Center
SPOONER — The Northwest Wisconsin Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited (WTU) gave back to the community this week, making donations to help the area. Northwest Chapter President Dave Zaloudek and Secretary Dick Hartman visited the Spooner Railroad Park, presenting Terri Reiter, president of the Railroad Park, a check in the amount of $500. With this donation, the Northwest Chapter of WTU are at the Friends of the Railroad Park Conductor Partnership and will receive an 8x8 brick with their name on the park’s Honor Wall. Whitetails Unlimited also made a donation in Shell Lake, as Zaloudek and Hartman presented a check in the amount of $500 to the Shell Lake Arts Center for their fundraiser. Hartman made the presentation to Sheila Aderman Squires, Arts Center president of the board.
St. Pat's Day concert with TrueGrass Trio
HAUGEN — The Česká Opera House in Haugen will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day concert with the TrueGrass Trio & Special Guest Carol McDowall on Sunday, March 17, starting at 2 p.m. The TGTrio+1 will be donning their green and polishing up their Irish credentials to get ready for a fun afternoon of music at this unique venue in Haugen. The Ceska Opera House (320 W. Third St.) is a historic performance and event venue operated by the Česká Opera Foundation, a nonprofit preserving...
Library invites kids to make moon sculptures at Explore & Create
The Rice Lake Public Library offers Explore & Create for Kids, a program for kids to explore and create a variety of science and art activities, on Thursday at 1 p.m. In recognition of the solar eclipse coming up in April, those attending will make a moon sculpture. Everyone will get a pair of solar eclipse glasses and a journal to take home. The library staff celebrates its Winter Reading Finale with an evening of fun for the whole family at Family Bingo Night on...
Blue Hills Chorale to perform 'Hosanna'
The Blue Hills Chorale will present the Easter concert "Hosanna" four times this season. A freewill offering will be taken at each performance. Refreshments will be served after the concert. The concerts will be performed as follow: • March 20 at 7 p.m. at Nathaniel Lutheran Church of Bruce; • March 23 at 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church of Ladysmith; • March 24 at 2 p.m. at Ss Peter & Paul Catholic Church of Weyerhaeuser; • March 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church of Cumberland.
Kiwanis Club's can sinks; winners announced
Just a month after it was placed on the lake near the Moose Lodge, the Rice Lake Kiwanis Club’s giant metal can sunk in the shortest time ever in its fourth annual Sink the Kiwanis Can contest. “The can went through the ice on the night of Feb. 27 at 11:30 p.m.,” contest Chairman Wally Narins said. This was a cold night of high winds, snowing and we did not expect it to go down so early.” ...
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