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White Lake students perform state-finisher solo ensemble songs
White Lake School had two students who made it to State for Solo Ensemble, which was held on May 4. Both students received a second-place finish for the songs that they performed. At the recent Spring Band and Choir Concert, both students presented their songs to the community.
Antigo Farmers Market marks 16th Anniversary
ANTIGO — The Antigo Farmers Market will be celebrating its 16th anniversary this year, and this could be the largest market yet. The first market will be held June 1 from 8 a.m.-noon at the Heinzen Pavilion in Peaceful Valley Park at 420 Field Street. It will run every Saturday morning until September 28. The Antigo Farmers Market is a nonprofit organization run by a five-member volunteer board which includes...
Team Destiny's Child takes second at statewide Whipping Up Wellness Student Chef Cook Off
On May 16, Destiny’s Children team members Sofa A, Taylor M, Buckley P and Dallas Z competed in the Whipping Up Wellness Student Chef Cook Off. Their qualification for participation in the Cook Off began with a project as part of the Exploratory class at White Lake School. The class was divided into three teams of four members each. The teams had to research and develop a recipe that followed guidelines for the Whipping Up Wellness Student Chef Competition. They then prepared that recipe and...
Downtown craft and vendor fair to coincide with wine tasting Saturday
ANTIGO — A craft and vendor fair will be held on 5th Ave. Saturday from 1-7 p.m. Saturday’s is the first of five events in a series. Continuing in June, those will be held one Saturday each month until September as part of the Summer Antigo Craft and Vendor Fair series. An assortment of goods will be sold at the events, which will take place on the corner of 5th...
AVA hosts exhibition at historical museum
ANTIGO — The Antigo Visual Arts (AVA) held their 2024 Summer In The Northwoods Exhibit reception May 11 at the Langlade County Historical Museum. The evening was a lively and enriching event and commenced with a spread of wine and hors d’oeuvres, creating a welcoming atmosphere for artists to mingle and converse with the exhibit judge, Stephen Loftus. Wayne Gagnon of Antigo Community Theater added a touch of theatrical flair to the event, appearing in costume from his recent performance at North Star Lanes in...
Schroeder’s mural project gets green light
ANTIGO — A mural project will begin soon at Schoeder’s Gifts. A motion passed at Wednesday evening’s city council meeting to approve funding for the project. The mural will span the entire north wall of Schroeder’s North, also known as the frame shop. The image was designed by Antigo High School Art Club President Brett Powell, according to Olivia Kraucyk, the club’s advisor. “‘Northwoods Scene’ is how we’ve kind of...
WRAP workshop at Antigo Visual Arts
ANTIGO — Antigo Visual Arts hosted a Wisconsin Regional Arts Program (WRAP) workshop at their gallery located inside the Langlade County Historical Museum on Saturday, May 4. The workshop was led by Deb Lund, WRAP Judge, and workshop presenter. ”I found the demonstration very interesting and informative.” said Audrey Wild, a member of AVA and participant in the WRAP workshop, “Deb did a great job of explaining negative painting, and her tips on framing a pastel were helpful.” ...
Library to host author of fighter pilot books
ANTIGO — The Antigo Public Library will host Mike O’Connor, the author of two nonfiction books about American fighter pilots, this Friday, May 10 at 2 p.m. O’Connor’s first book on the topic, “Ace of Aces,” tells the story of Poplar, Wis. native Richard Bong, the top American fighter ace of all time, while his second, “Badger Aces,” chronicles the lives of all the aces — there were 44 in total — that Wisconsin ever produced. ...
ACT Announces Cast for “Dearest Auntie” Opening May 9 at Northstar Lanes
ANTIGO — The Antigo Community Theatre (ACT) is offering a special play, “Dearest Auntie,” at Northstar Lanes opening on Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m. “Dearest Auntie,” a comedy set in the Midwest during the 1940s, is an original play written and directed by Antigo’s very own Bridget Strasser. Strasser, who has worked behind the scenes...
"Here Comes the Sun" Beatles tribute coming to Volm Theater
ANTIGO — Members of the Antigo Music Association will celebrate The Beatles with a fresh, vibrant, and musically-authentic act that gets audiences “rising” to their feet: Here Comes the Sun! Presented on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Volm Theater, five multi-instrumentalist/vocalists (Broadway, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) will combine talents to recreate a decade of Beatles soundscapes. Foregoing costumes and wigs to focus on the music, this modern rock-and-roll experience satisfies the true Beatles fan! Memberships for the 2024-2025 season will be sold at this concert, and new members may attend “Here Comes the Sun.” Memberships to the Antigo Music Association for the 2024-25 season will be sold at this concert, and new members may attend “Here Comes the Sun.” More information is available at 715-623-5133.
Fifteen years after its start, Antigo Community Garden thriving
ANTIGO — When Patrice Flock thinks of her time in the Antigo Community Garden, one memory that stands out to her involves family. It happened roughly two years ago, in a season when Flock had planted green beans. She’d replanted them twice already, but, try as she might, just couldn’t get them to grow. Then, one day, she decided to go to the garden with her four-year-old granddaughter, who she...
One last smile: local woman’s granddaughter surprises her with unique performance
ANTIGO — Joan Eldridge had known her mother Barbara Alsteen’s health was declining for years, but only last week did the fact that she would soon be gone really sink in. “Her kidneys are shutting down pretty quick — she had diabetes for a long time. The hospice woman and the doctor actually came into the room and said, ‘If it was my mom, I’d be calling my family.’ It hit home when the doctor said, ‘A weekish,’” Eldridge said. “I thought it would be...
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