By Kim McDarison Work has been underway on a second downtown mural painted by local artist Larry Schultz for about a month, according to Fort Atkinson Beatification Council President Jude Hartwick. An anticipated completion date for the project, weather permitting, he said, is the end of this month. Thus far,...
Category: Art, culture
Area history, peonies attract museum visitors Saturday
By Chris Spangler A local family turned back time Saturday to celebrate life in Fort Atkinson nearly 180 years ago. Beneath a tent outside the Hoard Historical Museum’s Foster House, members of the Hamele family — Nick and Christine; their daughter, Rachel Hamele, and their niece, Grae Szabo, all of...
Alwin film debuts in Fort; second showing scheduled tomorrow
By Chris Spangler A documentary about a former Fort Atkinson man’s selfless courage during the Vietnam War debuted locally Friday morning. “Honor in the Air,” which shares the heroism of the late Capt. Scott R. Alwin, was shown to students and other guests, including several Vietnam War veterans, at the...
Ernie Pope Art Show, in its 33rd year, will feature student art on Main Street
The 33rd annual Ernie Pope Art Show will be displayed in the windows of Fort Atkinson’s Main Street businesses between May 7 and 22, according to information released by Fort Atkinson Community Credit Union (FCCU), one of the show’s sponsors, and Angela Szabo, a School District of Fort Atkinson art teacher....
‘Discover Wisconsin’ TV launches annual photo contest
"Discover Wisconsin" travel and tourism TV series, in partnership with the Wisconsin Counties Association, is once again hosting its annual photo contest. According to information released Wednesday, the contest, which was launched through social media, has become a popular event, attracting more than 1,000 entrants who submit photographs of destinations...