Category: Events

The Oconto Falls Friends of the Arts are proud to announce an exciting new 2014-2015 Fine Arts Series Season—

MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE presents RAPUNZEL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2014
3 PM & 7 PM
Falls Area Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $11 adults/$6 students

Join Missoula Children’s Theatre and 50 area children as they present RAPUNZEL.
Would it surprise you to know that the story of Rapunzel happened in France? Well it didn’t really, but our story takes you on a frivolous frolic through the French countryside. The Ogres garden in the Mushroom patch while the Corn and Potato spies report back to Madame Gothel. Frenchy and his intense friends, the Wood Elves, do their best to help Rapunzel escape the grasp of Madame Gothel. The lost Prince, Rapunzel’s Parents, and her friends the Unicorns try to help. Just when you think it’s safe to cross the bridge a Troll and Three Billy Goats Gruff get in the way. It doesn’t help that the Three Bears (or is it four) confuse Rapunzel with Goldilocks and chase her through the forest. Add to that the Gremlins trying to play tricks on everyone and you have chaos! Well, it’s not that bad because the Pixies foil the Gremlin’s plans most of the time. In short, Rapunzel and all the rest of the characters tell a silly tale of personal triumph and friendship.

ANTHONY KEARNS, STAR OF THE IRISH TENORS
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
2 PM
Falls Area Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $38

Anthony Kearns, considered Ireland’s Foremost Tenor, is recognized around the globe for over a decade of extraordinary collaborative work with the PBS super-group, The Irish Tenors. As a classically trained tenor, he has the incredible ability to flawlessly sing what audiences love to hear. Performing a concert repertoire which spans the spectrum brilliantly from Ireland to Broadway, from well-loved melodies to popular classics, and from light hearted comedy to the greatest tenor arias every written, Anthony does it all with class, style, assurance, and perfection. He is the consummate performer with universal appeal.

DADDY D PRODUCTIONS presents SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL
DINNER & SHOW
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2014
1 PM
Romy’s Holiday Inn-Kelly Lake
Tickets: $43
Event includes FINE ARTS CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER & RAFFLE

Daddy D Productions is proud to present SHAKE, RATTLE, & ROLL, celebrating all of the 1950’s music you can handle! Cool tunes from Danny and the Juniors to hits from Bill Haley and the Comets. It’s time to dust off your saddle shoes, find that poodle skirt, and break out the brylcreem! This afternoon event also includes our Fine Arts Celebration Fundraiser & Raffle. Purchase tickets for your chance to win in one of our numerous bucket raffles, 50/50 raffle, ticket raffle, or silent auction. Seating is limited—advanced ticket sales only.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014
THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS by David Rambo
6 PM
Falls Area Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $33

For decades, renowned newspaper advice columnist Ann Landers responded to countless questions from lovelorn teens, confused couples, and a multitude of others in need of advice on matters small and momentous – like the proper way to hang toilet paper rolls. This one-woman show provides a compelling portrait of this folksy, funny, frank, and slightly eccentric writer and personality.

Eppie Lederer was born in Sioux City,Iowa, and for several years was a happy Midwestern housewife. When her family moved to Chicago, she applied for a job to assist the woman writing the syndicated “Ann Landers” advice column for the Chicago Sun-Times. But the woman had just died and Eppie was hired to write the column … and she also inherited the Ann Landers pen-name. At the height of her popularity, Ann Landers was read by some 90 million people. Her daily dialog with America helped shape the social landscape for almost half a century. For adult audiences only.

JOHN DENVER MUSICAL TRIBUTE starring Ted Vigil
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015
2 PM
Falls Area Performing Arts Center
Tickets: $38

The legendary John Denver evokes memories of an era in music which was both inspiring and influential. His music was a combination of romance -Annie’s Song; folk – Leavin’ on a Jet Plane; country – Thank God I’m a Country Boy; and environmentalist – Calypso. He recorded nearly 300 songs, 200 of which he composed, which led to 12 gold and 4 platinum albums; he was also awarded an Emmy and two Grammy’s. He was a brilliant song writer and a truly gifted performer. And his music lives on.

Ted Vigil, a man who, according to long-time Denver guitar accompanist Steve Weisberg, closely resembles John both physically and musically, is carrying on the tradition honoring this colossal music icon. Steve now accompanies Ted and is happy to once again be bringing the great compositions and hits of John Denver to audiences via a quality interpreter of Denver’s music.

Ted is not an impersonator, but rather sings a tribute to this great man. People miss John Denver; Ted Vigil is doing his best to pay homage. His gift for the music and polished and energetic performing style presents a warm and delightful evening through some of the world’s most popular music.

DORF KAPELLE
DINNER & SHOW
FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015
6 PM
Romy’s Holiday Inn-Kelly Lake
Tickets: $43

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND—
Join director Ernest Broeniman and Dorf Kapelle as they bring you the finest in authentic folk music of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. Capturing the traditional ethnic style of the typical European Village Band, Dorf Kapelle continues to delight audiences throughout Wisconsin. Don’t miss this evening of great music, including waltzes, polkas, and marches!
Seating is limited—advanced ticket sales only.

All tickets are subject to a $2 processing fee. Tickets are now online at www.ocontofallsfriendsofthearts.com. For more information, contact the Oconto Falls Friends of the Arts at (920) 848-7469.

This season’s performance sponsors include: ST PAPER, NEVA-HODGE LEMORANDE, CENTURYLINK, COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, N.E.W. CREDIT UNION, & HEID MUSIC COMPANY.

3rd Annual Joint Golf Outing
Print a reservation form by clicking Golf forms – 2014.
Pay online by clicking here. Click on Donate button and enter your amount. Thanks!

Monday, July 28, 2014

River Island Golf Course
100 River Island Drive
Oconto Falls

“Rain or Shine”

Proceeds benefit both Oconto Falls Area and Oconto Area Chamber of Commerce in their joint marketing activities

Special Events and Refreshments on the Course

Hole in 1 Contest
2014 Chevy Cruze
1st 9 Holes – Sponsored by Koehne Chevrolet Buick GMC, Oconto
2nd 9 Holes – Sponsored by Packerland Websites, Abrams

9:00 a.m.
Mandatory Registration

10:00 a.m.
Shotgun Start/Scramble Format
9 or 18 Holes

1:30 p.m.
9 Holes only

5:00 p.m.
Cash Bar, Dinner
Golf & Event Prizes Awarded
Raffles

NWTC Oconto Falls is holding a TECH Camp in August. This camp is designed for Middle School Students and will provide the student two great days of operating your digital camera and Macintosh laptops.

TECH CAMP
August 6-7
9 am-3:30 pm.
$40.00 includes lunch and T-shirt

We have 2 classes:

Zoom and Click!!
Day 1
Students will take pictures with a digital camera (bring your own camera) and learn the different settings and types of lighting to make many unique pictures.

Mac and Cheese please!!
Day 2
Students will work on our Macintosh computers and turn their photos into works of art with graphics, words, and images.

The Oconto Falls Friends of the Library are having their first ever Summer Garden Art Silent Auction. The event includes donated items from a number of local artist and wanna be artists. Four of the top 8th grade students at Washington Middle School got into the act as a last minute “Final Project.” Using a classic cracked shovel that had seen better days, they turned it into a metal and wood canvas for their creativity. Working with WMS Art Teacher Karen Knoerzer, they shared in work to transform the old tool into something that will have a cherished place in the lucky highest bidder’s home.

This piece and several other items will be on display for bidding at the Oconto Falls Community Library beginning June 10. It’s worth stopping by to say ‘Hi” and check out one of your favorite books for summer reading. For more information, contact Friends of the Library President Amy Dessart or Librarian Joan Denis at the Oconto Falls Community Library at (920) 846-2673.
Pictured left to right were artists, Rickaela Ludwig, Ethan Winkler, Delani Romback, and Noah Kokko Ludemann.

Abrams Spotlight Productions, Inc. will be hosting a Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop, June 16, 2014 – June 21, 2014 at The Byng Community Theater in Abrams.
Brandon Byng & Debra Jolly will conduct a high-energy and fun-filled workshop for Children ages 8-12 interested in musical theatre.

The class will explore creative movement, acting, singing, and dance. Children will get to work with and perform alongside other experienced veteran Abrams Spotlight Productions, Inc. Guest Actors. They will present a Showcase Performance on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 1:00p with songs and dance from many Broadway Musicals featuring the Workshop Children and Guest Actors.

Class meeting times are 6:00p-8:00p on June 16-20 & 10:00a-12:00p on June 21. The workshop is $25.00 per child. To enroll your child, call the Box Office at 920-826-5852. Please leave a message and we will contact you to complete your enrollment. Space is limited, only 30 children will be accepted.

A Workshop Showcase featuring the Workshop Children and Guest Actors will be held for the public on Saturday, June 21 at 1:00p. Tickets are $3.00 per person, you can purchase your tickets online atwww.AbramsTheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at 920-826-5852.

On Saturday, June 21, Hometown Veterinary Clinic in Oconto Falls will host a “Bark For Life” walk to benefit the American Cancer Society and their search for a cancer cure. This one mile or 2.5 mile walk for people and their canine companions will begin at 9:00 am at Hometown Veterinary Clinic, 180 E Highland Drive.

Participants will receive a gift bag and t-shirt as well as a bandana for their canine walking partner(s). All participants are encouraged to bring their dogs and families. Food will be provided after the walk. The cost is $25 per person in advance or $30 after June 13th. Registration on the day of the walk begins at 8:00 am.

Bark For Life honors the care giving qualities of our canine companions and caregivers. It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society. Participants come together to celebrate cancer survivorship, to honor people lost to cancer, to fundraise in support of cancer research, education, awareness, patient services, advocacy, and to help eliminate the suffering that cancer causes worldwide.

Contact Hometown Veterinary Clinic at (920) 848-4280 for more information or visit hometownvetclinic.com to sign up!