Bard-A-Thon
WHEN: Beginning at 8 AM on 1/22. Another play begins every 4 hours until we close, at Midnight, on 1/28. WHERE: The Commons
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Epic & Lyric Poetry ~ Steiner School of Speech Arts Student Sharing
WHEN: Wednesday, December 28 ~ 4:00 PM. WHERE: The Commons DIning Room. WHAT: An offering of Epic and Lyric poetry by Students of
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Ex Tempo Orchestra THE END
A final multimedia concert by local talented artists.
WHEN: Sunday, November 13, 7pm.
WHERE: The Commons Theater.
COST: Free, donations appreciated. EX TEMPO ORCHESTRA: Gavain U’Prichard ~ Frank Wildingway ~ Ed Schultz ~ John Stauber. TOGETHER WITH: Murder Kween ~ Mandy Herrick.
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CHARLIE PARR ~ LAST OF THE BETTER DAYS AHEAD ~ PRE-RELEASE PARTY
WHEN: Thursday ~ September 22 ~ 6:30pm.
WHERE: The Commons Theater.
WHAT: A pre-release music and reading party for Charlie Parr’s new book.
COST: Admission includes a copy of the book.
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Romeo & Juliet ~ a YIHS production
WHEN: 11/11(SOLD OUT), 11/12(SOLD OUT), 11/18(SOLD OUT), 11/19 2:00pm(SOLD OUT) & 7:30pm(SOLD OUT). Rush ticket waitlist available, see web page for details.
WHERE: The Commons Theater.
WHAT: Youth Initiative Fall Production.
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Shadow puppetry, period music and entertaining local actors. WHEN: Friday October 28 ~ 7pm.
Saturday October 29 ~ 7pm.
Sunday October 30 ~ 2pm.
WHERE: The Commons Theater.
WHAT: A ghost story come to life.
COST: $15.00 ~ Foundational Members: $12.00
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Open House ~ 10th Anniversary of Artists and Friends
WHEN: Sunday October 16 ~ 1pm – 9pm.
WHERE: The Commons ~ 401 E Jefferson St. Viroqua.
WHAT: An open house ~ activities all day throughout the building and outdoors.
COST: FREE ~ Donations welcome.
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ACROSS GENERATIONS: A Reading and Conversation with Poets Daniel Smith and Austin Smith
WHEN: Friday September 23, 2022 ~ 7:00pm.
WHERE: The Commons Theater.
WHAT: A poetry reading and conversation between father and son poets Daniel Smith and Austin Smith.
COST: FREE, Donations welcome.
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BURNING MAN – MOVIE and DISCUSSION with an Artist and a Filmmaker
When: Friday, Sept. 30, 7-9:30pm.
Where: The Commons Theater.
What: Film and Discussion.
Cost: Donation.
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CONCERT: J.E.Sunde (trio)
WHEN: Sunday September 18 ~ 6:00pm
WHERE: The Commons Theater.
Tickets: $15;
The Commons Members $12.
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THE HEARTH
WHEN: Sunday Oct 23, Nov 6 ~ Noon-2pm.
WHERE: The Commons Cafe.
COST: Free, donations are welcome
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AUDITION NOTICE for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
WHEN: Sunday September 4 ~ 2:00-3:30pm.
WHERE: The Commons Theater.
WHAT: Auditions for parts (3 men & 3 women).
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Driftless Folk School ~ Switchels, Oxymels, Shrubs & Infused Honeys
WHEN: Sat Sep 3 ~ 1pm – 4:30pm.
WHERE: The Commons Cafe.
AGES: 12+ years.
INSTRUCTOR: Dwight Zietlow.
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PICK UP TRUCK OPERA – The Magic Flute
WHEN: Sunday August 21 5pm.
WHERE: Rock Avenue outside of McIntosh Memorial Library.
WHAT: Family-friendly and youth-orientated program
COST: FREE with snacks provided.
Bring your own seating and wear a hat!
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Driftless Folk School ~ Flower & Berry Kordiall Making
WHEN: Sunday August 28 ~ 1pm – 4:30pm.
WHERE: The Commons Cafe.
INSTRUCTOR: Dwight Zietlow.
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Shadows and Lovers Productions presents RISE ~ a local indie horror film
WHEN: Saturday September 24 ~ 2pm ~ 5pm ~ 7pm.
WHERE: The Commons Theater.
COST: $5.00 ADMISSION **OVER 17 ONLY**.
See Trailer &
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An Evening of Music With Barbara McAfee
When: Friday, Sept. 16 @ 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Commons Theater.
What: Song leader Barbara McAfee shares original music.
Cost: Donation (sliding scale $10-$30).
Tickets available here.
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WORKSHOP: Harmonizing the Whole of Society
WHEN: Saturday, August 20 9am – 4pm.
WHERE: The Commons Sky Movement Studio.
WHAT: A full day workshop.
COST: Suggested donation $30 (includes lunch). Please RSVP.
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TALK: How Can Culture, Politics, & Business Work Together in the Driftless?
WHEN: Friday, August 19 7 – 9pm.
WHERE: The Commons Sky Movement Studio.
WHAT: An introductory talk preceding an all day workshop on Saturday.
COST: Suggested donation $10.
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Viroqua Chamber Main Street’s VIROQUA SOUP at The Commons
WHEN: TUESDAY AUGUST 16 5pm – 6:30pm.
WHERE: The Commons Cafe.
WHAT: A micro-granting, crowd-funding event celebrating and supporting creative projects in Viroqua.
COST: Suggested donation of $5
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SHEPHERD’S LANDING ~ Conversations overheard from a future date
WHEN: Saturday August 27, 7:30pm.
WHERE: The Commons Theater.
WHAT: A theatrical reading.
COST: Donations welcome.
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STORYTELLING FOR YOUNG AND OLD WITH JOEN DEALANDE’
WHEN: Wednesday, July 27 6:30 – 8:30pm.
WHERE: The Commons Cafe Dining Room.
WHAT: Storytelling Songs and Poetry for all ages.
COST: Free Will Donation.
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SHAKESPEARE AUDITIONS FOR AS YOU LIKE IT
WHEN: Monday August 1 Noon – 4pm.
Please drop by during this time to audition, or schedule ahead by email.
WHERE: The Commons Sky Movement Studio.
WHAT: Auditions… requires preparation (read below).
FOR MORE INFO: mcgilliganliam@gmail.com
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Art Show: PROSPECTIVE FORM ~ Lucien Dante Lazar
WHEN: Show is open to view July 7 – Oct 25 when Free Store is open or book a private viewing.
WHERE: The Commons Cafe Gallery.
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MOVEMENT WITH MANDY ~ KIDS DANCE CAMP
WHEN: Aug 9 -12 ~ 8:45am-11:45am;
Informal Showing Sat Aug 13
WHERE: The Commons Sky Movement Studio
COST: Ages 1-3 with adult ~ 9-9:30am ~ $30
Ages 3-6 (FULL) ~ 9:45-10:30am ~ $45
Ages 7+ ~ 10:45-11:45am ~ $60
Register by Monday August 8, email: bodyaslandscape@gmail.com
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Eurythmy Therapy: Life-Filled Movements to Strengthen the Immune System
WHEN: Tuesday June 7, 7pm.
WHERE: The Commons Theater.
WHAT: Lecture Demonstration.
COST: Freewill donations will be accepted.
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The Viroqua Renaissance Project presents CLUB NOUVEAU
WHEN: Sat June 11. Doors open 5:30pm. Show starts 6pm.
WHERE: The Commons Theater.
WHAT: Music, Theater, Poetry; 5 performances, 6 performers!
COST: Free. Donations encouraged.
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FOX & BEGGAR present The Lonesome Spectacular!
WHEN: Sun June 12, 4pm.
WHERE: Outdoors in the playground across from The Commons.
Fox and Beggar theater returns with a NEW circus-ish show about a lot of things!!
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SING SONG SING ALONG
WHEN: Sat June 4, 2pm.
WHERE: The Commons Yard.
WHAT: Children’s Songs and Music for ages 3 – 9.
Bring a lawn chair if the weather is good. If not, we’ll be in The Commons Theater.
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CONCERT: Mike Gangloff and Adam Kiesling
WHEN: Fri June 3, 7pm. WHERE: The Commons Theater.
Tickets: $10.
Mike and Adam will each play a solo set and then they will play a duo.
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SHAKESPEARE AT THE COMMONS: coinciding with the right times
Where: The Commons Cafe What: Table Readings, no experience necessary Cost: $5 donation towards script When: 6:30 pm 2023: Wednesday, March 15 ~~ Julius
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THEATER JAM: The Wild Duck table reading (no experience necessary)
WHEN: Thursday June 2, 6:30pm.
WHERE: The Commons Cafe.
WHAT: Table Reading, no experience necessary.
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CONCERT: Luke Callen and Long Mama has changed to Luke Callen and Dandy L Freling
Sat May 14 7 – 10pm CONCERT: Luke Callen and Long Mama
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Building Health for the Community — Archive
Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 pm Driftless United for Health Freedom presents a series of health-related seminars featuring local experts.
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YIHS presents Driftless: A Modern Renaissance
WHEN: LAST WEEK OF SHOW. Open Wed Jun 22 4-6pm.
Email erin@yihs.net for a private viewing.
WHERE: The Commons Cafe Gallery.
An impressive array of art from YIHS high school students!
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***CANCELED*** Sapsuckers Concert Series ~ first Sunday of the month ~
WHEN: First Sundays of each month, 6pm. Next show David Huckfelt August 7.
WHERE: The Commons Theater.
TICKETS: $20.
The Sapsuckers host different talented artists.
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2022 Winding Roads Art Tour
WHEN: Sat & Sun, June 4 & 5.
WHERE: Self guided tour of artists’ studios through the Driftless region. Treat yourself to a weekend of creativity and inspiration in the beauty of the Driftless landscape.
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GEOSMIN – Local Author book launch
GEOSMIN book launch Sunday April 24, 2:00pm in the east side yard
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Observational Drawing ~ first Tuesday of the month
WHEN: FIRST TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH.
5-7 pm
NEXT SESSION: NOVEMBER 1.
WHERE: The Commons Sky Movement Studio.
Artists & interested people of all skill levels to practice drawing human figures. Live model sometimes or Still Lifes.
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Satsang ~ second Sunday of the month
When: SECOND SUNDAY of the month, 11am – Noon. Next Satsang: No Satsang November 2023, next session December 10thWhere: The Commons Gallery. What: Singing alternating
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Spoon Carving Circle ~ monthly second Thursdays
When: 2nd Thursdays 6:30pm-8:30pm. Next session: December 14th Where: The Commons Cafe during the colder months (November – April), at Eckhart Park in the
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ART SHOW ~ COULEE SCENES featuring SEE VIROQUA
WHEN: November 2022 – February 2023 ~ CLOSING Feb 28. Now open Mondays – Fridays 10am – 4pm. or by appointment ~ email
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The Commons Organic Food Buying Club
Order Dates: Every 4 weeks. Next order cycle: TBD, Closed while DCO reorganizes, check back later. Inventory: TBD. Pickup Date: Every 4 weeks.
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Open Mic Night ~ last Sunday of the month
When: Last Sunday of every month, 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Where: The Commons Theater. Venture out to listen to your neighbors and friends,
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Vegan Monthly Potluck
WHEN: Third Tuesdays of the month. Next Potluck: November 21st at 6:00 pm WHERE: The Commons Cafe Dining Room in the cooler months,
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One Spirit Rising ~ first and third Sundays of the month
When: First & Third Sundays of the month, 10:30am – Noon. (Summers off, resumes in the fall 9/17) Next Meeting: November 19th. Where: The Commons
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PauseConnect ~ 4 week class series
WHEN: Sundays in January 2023 (4 week class series 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29) ~ 1pm – 2:30pm. WHERE: The Commons Sky Movement Studio.
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Paul Ratte’ Lecture Series ~ Obstacles to Cure
Second Saturdays, lecture at 9:00 AM. Bonus Q&A at 8:30
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Driftless United for Health Freedom: Building Health for the Community
WHEN: Monthly Fourth Thursdays ~ 6:00-8:00PM. Next Gathering: April 27. WHERE: The Commons Theater. WHAT: Monthly Lecture Series on Health & Wellness Topics.
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Tai Chi Qigong Breathing ~ weekly
When: Saturdays 12-1:00pm
Where: Sky movement studio (upstairs)
Cost: Donations or barter welcome.
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