Renaldo Hudson is an educator, minister, and community organizer focused on ending perpetual punishment in Illinois. After being sentenced to death row, Hudson spent thirty-seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. During his incarceration, Hudson worked alongside fellow death row members and outside organizers to push for an end to the death penalty. Hudson […]
Renaldo Hudson is an educator, minister, and community organizer focused on ending perpetual punishment in Illinois. After being sentenced to death row, Hudson spent thirty-seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. During his incarceration, Hudson worked alongside fellow death row members and outside organizers to push for an end to the death penalty. Hudson […]
Experience soulful, heartfelt performances by Keith Secola & Dave Hucksfelt, blending storytelling, folk, and Indigenous influences. They play Tom's Burned Down Cafe on both Sept 12 & 13th. Their music resonates deeply, making for thoughtful, emotionally rich evenings at 7:00 PM both nights.
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Join us for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities! Enjoy wood fire pizzas, artist demos, live music, a farmer's market, and more!
Northern Wisconsin’s most popular favorite dance jazz orchestra brings a night of swing music, with plenty of space for dancing! The 18-piece group, led by Ron Bergin, performs classic big band favorites by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, and more.
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Harvest Fest in Ashland, WI!The Northwood's Band will be performing 8pm–10pm. The day will be full of local live music, a pancake feed, vendors with crafts/art/farm products, inflatable games, and more. Now accepting applications for vendors. Click this link for the vendor application form: https://www.coawi.org/formcenter/community-events-15/harvest-fest-vendor-application-82
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 PM - NOT SUPER SCARY6:30 - 9:00 PM - FULL ON CREEPY! Are you ready to face your fears and uncover the secrets that await in the darkness? Step into the Haunted Trail, where the true terror begins!Prepare for a spine-chilling adventure as you step into […]
The Cosmic Otter Club is a musical collective with a rotating cast that features talented folks from the woodland waterways of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Led by Pete Whiteman of the twin-cities jamgrass outfit Buffalo Galaxy, the group plays expansive styles of music ranging from jazzy originals to tried and true classics from the American songbook […]
Or How a Midwesterner Got Schooled on the Arctic. Join us for our first Sip & Slides with Bayfield resident Fred Clark. Crossing the Norwegian Sea in April is never predictable. Bayfield resident Fred Clark had the chance to take that trip this spring on a 650 mile sail crossing from the Faroe Islands to […]
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Free event of food, music and fun in honor of senior citizens. RSVP by calling 715-682-7089.
Come see the Ashland High School Drama Department's production of This Murder Was Staged, a comedy play and book where the director of a new mystery play is murdered on opening night, right as the show is supposed to end. The play's setting becomes a real crime scene, with the cast and crew as suspects, and […]
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
Folktales is a 2025 documentary film, directed and produced by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady. It follows teenagers at a folk high school in Norway, where they must rely on each other and a pack of sled dogs as they grow. It had its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2025, […]
Feast at 5:30pm, Grand Entry at 7:00pm. The public is welcome to attend!
Come see the Ashland High School Drama Department's production of This Murder Was Staged, a comedy play and book where the director of a new mystery play is murdered on opening night, right as the show is supposed to end. The play's setting becomes a real crime scene, with the cast and crew as suspects, and […]
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
Ashland High School will be hosting a breakfast for area veterans and a guest beginning at 9am. 1900 Beaser Ave. Free & open to all veterans; simply RSVP at the High School office: 715-682-7089. Ceremony to honor veterans will follow the breakfast and will begin at 10:15am – the ceremony is open to the entire […]
Come see the Ashland High School Drama Department's production of This Murder Was Staged, a comedy play and book where the director of a new mystery play is murdered on opening night, right as the show is supposed to end. The play's setting becomes a real crime scene, with the cast and crew as suspects, and […]
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
Come see the Ashland High School Drama Department's production of This Murder Was Staged, a comedy play and book where the director of a new mystery play is murdered on opening night, right as the show is supposed to end. The play's setting becomes a real crime scene, with the cast and crew as suspects, and […]
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
The Ashland Historical Museum will be having remembrance a 50th Anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, 6-7pm with a slide show and displays throughout the museum. This event is free and open to the public. They would like to invite any family members of the five men from our area who lost their […]
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Please join us at the CORE Community Resource building on Thursday, November 13th at 6:00 p.m. as we discuss the book, "The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World," by Robin Wall Kimmerer. We will share a potluck meal, talk about ways we can participate in building community well-being, and consider the idea of […]
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
Join us this month for WOODLAND – GICHIGAMI, a group exhibition of visual work by Indigenous artists promoting Indigenous art, history, music, and culture, organized by Michael Laughing Fox Charette. An Opening Reception celebrating the artists and their contributions will be held on Friday, November 14, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. WOODLAND — GICHIGAMI will […]
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
Neighborly Bar – Honor Flight Northland Fundraiser. 11am-7pm. Raffle drawing at 6pm. 50/50 drawing at 7pm. Food sales starting at 11am provided by Bad River American Legion Post 25. Where: Neighborly Bar, 1301 Main St W. Why: It costs approximately $600 to send each veteran from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam on Honor Flight […]
You'll hear 15 beautiful voices singing our favorite songs by Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, and more! We can't wait to take you down "Melody Lane!"
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
A classic broadway musical set in 1950's Time Square revolving around the romantic entanglements of gamblers and the amazing women in their lives. Produced by The Fourth Wall Theater in partnership with The Ashwabay Alliance
For our November Science on Tap presentation, join Peggy Burkeman, a retired National Parks Service biologist, as we dive into the topic of Canada Yew! The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore hosts one of the best landscape scale representations of Canada yew (Taxus canadensis) in the Great Lakes states. As a keystone species, Canada yew has […]
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Come dance the night away with celebrity DJ & stylist Jacqueline Rezak while shopping Taylor Swift themed merch designed by Jacqueline — including glasses she designed for Taylor herself! We will be creating the ultimate Swiftie atmosphere for the Northwoods! She will be spinning Taylor tracks and other fun girly pop from 6-8 . Her […]
Duluth-based comedian Danielle Thralow won Miami's funniest competition and was named ACME's Comedy Club's 2nd funniest person in the Twin Cities. She has performed throughout North America and is a regular guest at the Los Angeles-based Dat Phan and Friends and numerous other events, including the Seattle International Comedy Competition. She has shared the stage […]
Out of the imagination of a songwriter, the Big Top began and has remained a haven for the art form ever since. The Blue Canvas Orchestra is lucky enough to have many great songwriters in its ranks and on this November night we’ll hear from the pens of three of them. The songs of Ed […]
Story Time Thanksgiving / Friendsgiving, Wednesday, November 26. After our 10:30 story time, we will prepare a table for any who wants to join us. We will have the main fixings: turkey, potatoes, and pie. All who join us are invited to contribute what they can. (Even a friendly smile counts). Please join us, everyone […]
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
The Washburn Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is back! Same day registration is available starting at 8am at the Washburn Chamber Office with the fun run starting at 8:30am. The cost is $30 per person through November 26th and $40 for day of registration. All proceeds go to Homecoming 2030. This year finishers will get a […]
Naturalist Emily Stone will be joining us for Small Business Saturday with her latest book Natural Connection 3. Stop by to say hello and get your signed copy. She'll have activities for kids. Or pre-order your signed copy and we'll send it you! Emily M. Stone is a naturalist by birth, training, profession, and passion. […]
Watch the holiday tree sparkle as it is ceremoniously lit for the season! Join us inside the Lakeside Pavilion for music, cookies, and holiday spirits! People are invited to the Lakeside pavilion starting at 5:00 p.m. and the tree lighting will be at 5:30 p.m. This event is put on in partnership with the Bayfield Women's Civic League.
We'll be topping off Small Business Saturday with the talents of Cellist Ed Willet and vocalist Cheryl Leah, orged by the metropolis but sustained by the wilderness.. Chance coalesced in Los Angeles California, a coming together of two musicians with wildly diverse backgrounds. One of the few voice and cello duos in the world, theirs […]
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Performers Jan Lee and Tom Mitchell are bringing their uniquely entertaining and emotionally powerful two-person rendition of Charles Dickens' holiday classic to Bayfield! Nonrefundable tickets are $20. Purchase online or call (715) 779-5223
The Armando is an improv show exclusive to The Backstage that bases the action on true tales told by a Bay Area special guest who will share personal stories. We will take those stories as inspiration for hilarious and heartwarming scenes. People you know will be sharing stories about the things that you love. Whether […]
Join us for an evening of Funk, Reggae, and Blues with Spring Fed—a collaboration of the chillest musicians on the shores of Lake Superior. This community-powered series supports emerging regional artists in an intimate, interactive space. Live in the Lounge is a donation-based event that thrives on your support. Come early, stay late, and be part […]
Blue Moon is a 2025 American biographical comedy drama film directed by Richard Linklater and written by Robert Kaplow. The film follows songwriter Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke) as he reflects on himself on the opening night of Oklahoma!, a new musical by his former colleague Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott).
Join us for the most festive night of the year. Special Guest Author Trent Preszler will be signing copies of his latest release, Evergreen with a short talk at 8pm Ben Thoen from the Good Thyme will be serving appetizers.
Washburn-born BCO member Yazmin takes the stage with her very own band Beat Zero. The show will feature the Havana Quartet, a group of young Cuban string players based in Minneapolis, and the one and only, fellow BCO member Scott Kirby. Together they create a riveting fusion of Latin-jazz, Funk, Folk/Rock, and Cuban rhythms, driven […]
Come help decorate the tree, listen to holiday music and enjoy a cup of hot apple cider and cookies. Lights will be turned on at twilight.
Join us for an afternoon with Julianne Lepp for a talk about making it through the seasons of chronic illness. Living with chronic illness has many challenges, and the journey is not just a physical one. Tend to Your Spirit is a companion for this emotional and spiritual journey, offering tools to help readers practice […]
Bundle up for the BIG CHILL Chili Cookoff! Now in its fourth year, this family-friendly winter favorite brings together neighbors and chili fans for an afternoon of fun, food, and community spirit. Taste, vote, or enter your best recipe in categories including Vegetarian/Vegan, Meat, Wild Card, People’s Choice, and Overall Judge’s Pick. Join us for […]
Don't miss Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves at the climax of this old-fashioned hometown parade featuring marching bands and Christmas-themed floats. Start your holiday season off on a merry note! Following the Parade Ashland will have it's Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pearson Plaza. Come see Santa, sing songs and roast some marshmallows!
Hot cocoa & cookies, ornament decorating, Garland City Market in Otis Park, a performance by Golden Era Jazz, and visit with Santa!
Owen is a very unique performer. He dances throughout the keyboard rendering a distictive and unparalleled gift of music.
Washburn shops and restaurants will have deals and exclusive offers for customers on this special shopping night. Get your last-minute shopping done while spending your money locally. As if having the awesome businesses in Washburn open late wasn't enough, back again this year is the Shop Local Shop Late Holiday Market! Stop by The Club […]
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Join us for our Festive Holiday Bingo Night. Wear your favorite holiday sweater or festive outfit—ugly, sparkly, silly or chic, we love it all! Prizes each round, drink specials, snacks and $2 bingo cards. We play 5-6 rounds and the grand prize round. Come B4 to get a bite to eat and a seat.
Sparky Stensaas, the founder and executive director of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog, describes the bog and explains how each winter "vole snatchers" like Great Gray Owls, Hawk Owls, Boreal Owls, Northern Shrikes, ermine, marten, fox and coyote survive and thrive there on a diet of voles.
Dustin DeGolier is a guitarist and vocalist serving greater Northwest Wisconsin. With over 20 years of professional experience, he maintains a busy schedule performing both solo and with a variety of groups spanning jazz, rock, country, blues, and original music. His solo shows incorporate introspective originals alongside an eclectic blend of jazz, classic R&B, and […]
The presentation of a holiday show in December is a tradition that the Big Top and their BCO began some fifteen years ago. The night has always delivered music that is heartwarming, thought provoking, humorous and unexpected, and this year will be no different. In years past the group has effortlessly navigated a spellbindingly wide […]
Annual Holiday Artisan Market. This beloved event showcases our thriving community of local artists and makers, along with nourishing bites, mulled wine, hot cider, and live music. We invite you to share in the holiday cheer with wreath making, cookie decorating and ornament crafting, while also finding heartfelt gifts for your loved ones. This event […]
Join for their 53rd annual Christmas concert.
Hometown Christmas Market Join us for a festive day of holiday shopping at the Hometown Christmas Market! Browse a wonderful variety of local vendors offering handmade crafts, unique gifts, and seasonal goodies — perfect for everyone on your list. Enjoy a delicious lunch available for purchase while you shop, and let the Ashland High School […]
Ashland Winter Market at the Plaza Park. This quaint little market has some wonderful vendors. You’ll find pottery, hand brooms, linen and wool stuffed animals, original art, hand dipped candles, soaps, homemade candies, herbal salves, and more! We will also have a fire and caroling throughout the day as well. Hope to see you there!
Annual Holiday Artisan Market. This beloved event showcases our thriving community of local artists and makers, along with nourishing bites, mulled wine, hot cider, and live music. We invite you to share in the holiday cheer with wreath making, cookie decorating and ornament crafting, while also finding heartfelt gifts for your loved ones. This event […]
We invite all local children and their families to meet Santa Claus and his Elf as they make a memorable appearance in Bayfield on the Madeline Island Ferry. 11:30 a.m. - Families are welcome to gather outside the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion to prepare to greet Santa. The pavilion will open once Santa arrives. 11:50 a.m. - […]
Need something to do between Bay Area Film Society screenings?? Head on over to Stage North on December 13th for a special 50th Anniversary Special Edition Screening of The Giant Spider Invasion! The cult classic returns in a stunning 50th Anniversary Special Celebration Edition with enhanced effects, restored footage, and never-before-seen scenes. This exclusive sneak […]
Brady Dahl Live at the Alley!
Join the CSO for a program featuring a fun mix of classical tunes plus some holiday favorites! $10/general admission, $8/seniors, Free/students
Need something to do between Bay Area Film Society screenings?? Head on over to Stage North on December 13th for a special 50th Anniversary Special Edition Screening of The Giant Spider Invasion! The cult classic returns in a stunning 50th Anniversary Special Celebration Edition with enhanced effects, restored footage, and never-before-seen scenes. This exclusive sneak […]
Dress like your inner rockstar and get your groove on with CBPO and special guests. Prizes for the best dressed. Suggested admission is one non-perishable food item that will be donated to The Brick.
Join the Consort for our last performance of 2025! From Vivaldi to Corelli, we'll bring you the sounds of the season from centuries past. This event is free and open to the public.
JAZZ/FUNK/LATIN FUSIONTreats and Good CheerSpecial guests, festive vibes, ugly (or not) Christmas sweaters!
Join for their 53rd annual Christmas concert.
Geology professors Bruce Goetz and Tom Fitz will be talking about the geology of the Apostle Islands as well as signing books.
For one year Robin Greenfield is foraging every bite of his food and medicine. A year without grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies or even a garden. “Nature” is his garden! Is it possible to eat in harmony with Earth and live in reciprocity? Robin wholeheartedly believes so and is putting this love and devotion for Earth […]
For our December Science on Tap presentation, join Terry Daulton, UW Trout Lake Station volunteer and retired environmental educator for her talk, Drawing Water: Building Science Understanding through the Arts! What happens when a group of artists and scientists explore the complexity, beauty and future of northern lakes? Beginning in June of 2010, a group […]
Join us for Community Conversations! The School District of Ashland is inviting the community to come share their thoughts at our next Community Conversations session on December 17 at 6:00 PM in the District Office board room. This discussion will focus on the Co-Curricular Director hiring process, and we want to hear what qualities, skills, […]
Join us this week for our Open Mic! Whether you're a performer or a fan of discovering local talent, this is your Wednesday night go-to. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of fresh tunes, poems, comedy, and more. Got something to share? Step up—the mic is OPEN, and the stage is yours. […]
Come join us for some beautiful Christmas music. A free will offering will be accepted to benefit The BRICK.
Enjoy the glory of the Christmas season at the annual community concert and sing-along. A 20-piece orchestra accompanies soloists performing memorable arias; the audience is encouraged to sing the choral portions. Free admission!
Come over and visit adoptable animals from Chequamegon Humane Association
Come celebrate the Christmas season on Ashland’s Main Street!Stroll through our charming shops and enjoy traditional Hay Wagon Rides with Santa Elves — courtesy of Lulich Implement—from 11am - 1pm along Historic Main Street. And don’t miss the festive carolers adding holiday cheer to the day. It’s fun for all ages! For more information, call […]
"Javier Trejo's guitar playing is a marvel to witness in any of it's forms, wether it's in his Santana-esque ensemble Caballo Cósmico, the pared-down Javier Trejo Trio, or even solo at a taproom. The taproom sets are as special as they are impressive, because not only does he sing and play, sometimes for hours, but […]
Live music in Herbster on Saturday night -- Roger Lee at Elsie Blue Timberrr Bar
Join us for an upbeat end to 2025 and hopeful start to 2026 with Minneapolis-based storyteller Kevin Kling and accordionist Jan Lee, two of the Midwest's biggest, most positive theatrical talents. Expect a heart warming evening of good friends, laughter, stories, and songs designed to take off the winter chill and ring in the new year. […]
Say goodbye to 2025 at StageNorth. A ball dropping New Year’s jollification featuring Baba Fats and Joy Scout.
Please join us for a night of debauchery circa Prohibition and enjoy period jazz, cocktails, photo station with props and lite fare to bring in the New Year. Dressing up for the occasion is encouraged but not required.
Roar into 2026! A night of ritz, revelry, and Roaring 20s Glamour!
Ring in the New Year at Poncho’s Tavern! Join us for Poncho’s Tavern 1st Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Dropping Ceremony on December 31st on Poncho’s patio. When the clock strikes midnight, watch our neon Cornucopia drop to welcome the New Year in style! - Hot chocolate & warm adult beverages- Fireworks display at midnight- […]
Barefoot Bluegrass is an electrifying bluegrass band hailing from Minneapolis, MN. Formed in 2021 by a group of musicians with a deep-rooted love for bluegrass, this ensemble has been captivating audiences with their unique blend of traditional bluegrass melodies and high-energy jamming. Barefoot Bluegrass is known for their tight-knit harmonies and virtuosic instrumentals. With banjo, […]
Absinthe is a down-to-earth, classic Jazz & Blues cover band with some unique originals thrown in there. The trio is comprised of Mark Rossow on vocals/jazz guitar, Adam Staupe on upright bass, and Emily Robertson on vocals. These three formed a friendship & musical collaboration after many open mics & shin digs at The Snug, […]
Winter got you down? Get out of the house, come enjoy Warren Nelson’s All-Star Band heat up the night with original songs comedy and hot licks! Songs include, “Winter News,” and “The Deep Snow Blues.” Let it snow and snow and snow some more I can hardly get out my door, got them deep snow […]
David Karas is a musician from Hayward Wisconsin area. He will entertain from 5:00-8:00 in the Alley January 10th. Dave has performed before at our restaurant and has proven to keep you out of your seat dancing!
Look who we got in the house this Saturday. We are honored to welcome Brett to our humble stage. Great talent and full of energy. Come on out, support live music and don't miss an opportunity to hear this very gifted musician.
