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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 in Burnett County on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at Yellow Lake near Danbury. The Wisconsin Governors Fishing Opener aims to raise awareness about the fishing and tourism industries in the state of Wisconsin. It brings dignitaries to the area, including the governor and cabinet secretaries from the state Department of Natural Resources and the state Department of Tourism. ...
Randy Sabien returns to the Quam on March 16
SHELL LAKE — There’s a fun night planned for you on St. Patrick’s weekend. Randy Sabien will return to the Erika Quam Memorial Theatre to entertain you with some of his best music. He’ll start playing at 7 p.m., so you have plenty of time to enjoy dinner out at one of your favorite restaurants before you get to the Quam. Sabien has been a Shell Lake staple since he spent his summers here as a youth at his grandfather’s house. He’s been wowing us...
Events at the library
SHELL LAKE — The Shell Lake Public Library is having a number of events this month. Join the library Tuesday, March 12, from 4 to 5 p.m. as Minnesota author Mary Seifert discusses her writing and publishing process. Seifert will discuss her cozy mystery series, “Katie and Maverick,” and her latest book, “Creeps, Cache, & Corpses.” Seifert will be available to sign books as well as have books for purchase. ...
Rice Lake Public Library starts virtual author talk series
The Rice Lake Public Library has announced a new opportunity for its patrons to meet authors and hear directly from them about their newest books and their favorite genres. "We are so excited to announce that the Rice Lake Public Library will now showcase a live virtual author talk series each month featuring bestselling, award-winning and highly-acclaimed authors from around the world," said Shelby Freindshuh, the library's Public Services director. "The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction...
Return to the wild: Eagle released as large crowd cheers
SPOONER — It was sunny, windy and very chilly as people began to gather at the fields near Spooner Elementary School. The temperature sat at around 24 degrees, but the cold did not keep the people from coming. Kim Ammann, DVM, arrived a little after noon, and she quickly attracted many of the people on site. The object of their curiosity was Maverick, an immature bald eagle, that would soon be released back into the wild after months of care at Winged Freedom Raptor Hospital...
Musical ‘Crazy For You’ on stage at Spooner High School March 21-24
SPOONER — The Spooner High School drama students will present the musical “Crazy For You” on stage at the SHS auditorium in March. The classic musical features well-known music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin. The show opened at the Shubert Theatre on Feb. 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. ...
Hunt Hill, J&R Rescue help give exotic pets new homes
SARONA — It was a bittersweet day at Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary in Sarona as people had to say goodbye to their snakes, fish, lizards and other animals at the Exotic Pet Surrender Event. J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, along with Hunt Hill, Pet Advocacy Network and University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes, hosted the event to provide a compassionate alternative for individuals who could no longer care for their exotic pets. ...
Opera House hosting St. Patrick's Day concert
HAUGEN — Česká Opera House in Haugen (320 W. Third St.) is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day concert with the TrueGrass Trio and special guest Carol McDowall. It is at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17. Seats may be reserved by calling 715.234.7458. Regular attendees of Opera House events are asked to note the non-standard time and day of the event. The Česká Opera House is a historic performance and event...
Mild winter has Aquatic Center project on schedule
The mild winter has allowed the Rice Lake Aquatics and Recreation Center project to move along on schedule since its groundbreaking late last summer. “The project is really moving along nicely,” said Pat Blackaller, Rice Lake Aquatics and Recreation Center vice president. “We’ve had a good winter so the progress has been better than expected at least in some respects.” The first phase of the project that is underway includes...
Library update: Coffee & Coloring offered as a de-stress activity
The Rice Lake Public Library invites the public to drop in on Thursday anytime between 10:30-11:30 a.m. for Coffee & Coloring. Grab a beverage (coffee, hot cider or hot chocolate) and as many coloring pages desired. De-stress with some coloring therapy. Colored pencils and coloring pages will be available. The Lego club meets on Monday, March 4, at 3:30 p.m. The library supplies the Legos, attenders provide the creativity. Completed Lego creations will be put on display at the library. ...
Rice Lake High School students to perform 'Midsummer/Jersey'
“Come to Northern Star Theatre Company and see Rice Lake High School’s newest play, Ken Ludwig’s ‘Midsummer/Jersey,’” invites high school drama student Djanko Shuler-Masci. He describes the play as “A delightfully witty blend of Shakespeare and Jersey Shore.” In the play, four teenagers’ love lives get even more twisted when the mischievous fairies arrive, all the while a beauty shop rehearses an amateur production of “Romeo and Juliet.” “Join us on Feb. 29-March 2 at 7 p.m., and March 2-3 at 2 p.m. for a night full of love, iPhones, donkeys and rhyme,” Shuler-Masci said. General ticket price is $10, sold at the door, while students are free. It is produced with permission from Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
St. Patrick's Day Concert set at Ceska Opera House
The Česká Opera House is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day concert with The TrueGrass Trio and special guest Carol McDowall at 2 p.m. on March 17. Regular attendees of Opera House events are asked to note the non-standard time and day of the event. The Česká Opera House, 320 W. Third St., Haugen, is a historic performance and event venue operated by the Česká Opera Foundation, a non-profit preserving the...
Cumberland library plans sausage-making presentation
The Thomas St. Angelo Public Library of Cumberland invites the public to a sausage-making presentation with Cumberland’s own Louie Muench and his son of Louie’s Finer Meats. It is set for Saturday, March 9, at 10 a.m. Samples will be served. Register for this program by calling 715-822-2767.
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