The Fort Atkinson Community Band has announced that it will be performing its final concert of the summer season Monday, Aug. 14, at Barrie Park, 210 Robert St., Fort Atkinson. Fort Atkinson Community Band Director Wayne Crook said he will “begin (waving) the baton” at 7 p.m. with music compiled...
Category: Art, culture
Rhythm on the River, Rhythm Remix rebranding ‘Rhapsody’ to provide family and evening entertainment
By Kim McDarison The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be hosting “Rhapsody,” a rebranded version of two former summertime events: “Rhythm on the River” and “Rhythm Remix.” The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 26. The rebranded event will provide musical venues spread throughout...
Wisconsin’s 2023 poet laureate Nicholas Gulig awarded $50,000 to fund public poetry
Fort Atkinson resident, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater associate professor, and Wisconsin’s 2023 poet laureate Nicholas Gulig is among 23 poet laureate fellows who will each be receiving $50,000 to lead public poetry programs in their respective communities, according to information released Tuesday by the Academy of American Poets.The New York-based organization announced that...
Area artist inspires others to say: ‘I can do that’
By Kim McDarisonTeacher, mother, artist and daughter of a “crafty” mom, Whitewater resident and retired School District of Fort Atkinson Barrie Elementary School teacher Dawn Hunter says she has used art throughout her life to inspire herself and others to say: “I can do that.”With her upcoming exhibit, which will...
Hoard Museum assistant director to lead historical walking tours Saturday
The Hoard Historical Museum will be hosting walking tours of downtown Fort Atkinson. The activity will be held Saturday, July 29. According to information released by the museum, a tour, which will be held in conjunction with the Fort Farmers Market, will offer two opportunities for participation. The first will be...