“IF WE LAUGH AND SING A LITTLE AS WE FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FREEDOM, IT MAKES IT ALL GO EASIER. I WILL NOT ALLOW MY LIFE’S LIGHT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE DARKNESS AROUND ME.” ― SOJOURNER TRUTH Saturday, May 24, 11:00-4:00* At the Center for Belonging Folk School, Decorah Iowa, outside under the gazebo […]
The Saturday Showcase Concert with Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra will take place in the Center for Faith and Life main hall at 1:30 p.m.. Watch the livestream on the Music Department YouTube Channel
Sing in the spring with the uniquely beautiful tones and harmonies of songs from Bulgaria, Croatia, Ukraine, Georgia and beyond. These songs are evocative and vibrant, making for a singing experience that is exhilarating, unique and delicious to the ears and the heart. In opening our voices and ears to new sounds, we can forge […]
Quartet Winneshiek will be presenting its inaugural performance with a program of Dvořák’s “American” String Quartet in F Major, Op.96, Mozart’s String Quartet in Bb, K. 589 and Shaw’s Entr’acte. Quartet Winneshiek is comprised of Jonathon Winter and Nicole Cody – violins, Angela Kratchmer – viola and Craig Hultgren – cello. The quartet’s personnel all […]
Who: Karen Babine What: an evening celebrating her new memoir, The Allure of Elsewhere: A Memoir of Going Solo Where: Pulpit Rock Brewing events room When: Tuesday, 5/27 at 7:00pm Join Karen Babine, author of The Allure of Elsewhere: A Memoir of Going Solo, and the Dragonfly Books Staff on Tuesday May 27th at 7:00pm […]
Dogs and their human families are invited to Lake Meyer Campground for the kick-off of the Winneshiek County US B.A.R.K. Ranger Program on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025. Check in at the campground shelter anytime between 10:00 AM and noon to receive your free B.A.R.K. Ranger Training Brochure and start your adventure in the park. The […]
Sandy Good from Decorah, Iowa and Paul and Julie Roberts and Daryl Yoder, from the Iowa City area, are good friends who’ve played bluegrass music for many years. They will be doing a performance at the Turkey River Cultural Center in Ridgeway, Iowa, from 1-2 pm, on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This will be followed […]
This is an online class hosted on Zoom by Kristine Barton. This class is for the young and new-to-rosemaling with a focus on basic strokes used in Telemark-style rosemaling. The class begins with practice scrolls, basic color mixing, and blending on a practice board before painting with acrylics on the animal cut-outs. Emphasis is […]
Who: Nickolas Butler in conversation with Shannon Horton What: an evening celebrating his new novel, A Forty Year Kiss Where: Pulpit Rock Brewing When: Monday, 6/2 at 7:00pm Join Wisconsin author Nickolas Butler (A Forty Year Kiss) and Shannon Horton, local school librarian, on Monday, June 2nd, at 7:00pm in the Pulpit Rock Brewing events […]
Join Winneshiek County Conservation for an Introduction to Kayaking & Canoeing at Lake Meyer Park on Thursday, June 5th, from 2:00-4:00 pm. We will learn basic water safety, paddling techniques, and kayaking/canoeing skills. This class is designed with beginning paddlers in mind. Registration is required as materials are limited. Open to ages 10 and older. […]
Short Description:Patterson Creek field day for growers and landowners Description: Join Trout Unlimited for this 3 hour event where growers and landowners can learn more about cost share programs and how they can benefit your lands and operations. There is no fee for this event and drinks and snacks will be provided. Learn about […]
Seed Savers Exchange Virtual Conference Series June 6, 2025 – The Present Embark on a journey through time at our virtual conference series “Growing Together: Past, Present, and Future” on Zoom over three days. Day two, “Growing Together: The Present,” will be dedicated to exploring the current landscape of seed technology, breeding projects, and the […]
Join other paddlers for a daylong river adventure down the Upper Iowa on June 7. This “5K on the water” is for padders of all skill levels. Two race-lengths offered: the long-course (34 miles) and the short-course (11 miles). Want to make a weekend out of it? Free camping at race headquarters – Pine Bluff […]
Join this webinar for the first presentations in Vesterheim’s series of cross-cultural webinars exploring bandweaving from multiple cultural perspectives. Join weaver and Sámi culture bearer Laurel Sanders to discover the art of Sámi bandweaving, a traditional craft that weaves together history, culture, and intricate design. In the webinar Laurel will be sharing some history and […]
Join us for summer dance camp at Crave Dance! We have something for everyone from Moana to Wicked! We will dance, play movement games, make crafts, and meet new friends!
