August 18th – October 13th

New this year to Norskedalen Heritage Site (Formerly known as Skumsrud Heritage Farm) is a five acre corn maze. Opening Saturday August 18^th, the corn maze is a challenge of twist, turns, and dead ends which will give visitors a good opportunity to use their navigation skills.

The corn maze will be open on weekends: Saturdays, 10am to 5pm and Sundays, noon to 5pm, beginning August 18^th through October 13^th

Labor Day weekend hours: Saturday, September 1^st: 10am to 5pm, Sunday: noon to 5pm and Monday: 10am to 5pm. Admission is $5 per person.

August 24th – September 30th

Love’s Travel Stop & Country Store, located outside of Tomah at the Oakdale exit, is selling Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals balloon icons throughout August and September.  Purchase one to help support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

www.gundluth.org/CMNHospitals

September 1st – 30th
Reception will be held Thursday, September 20th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.

“The Art of Photography” by Dan Heerts

“Layers of the Fall, Tie Painted Scarves & Clothing” by Lori Monson

For more information, visit the Heider Center for the Arts online.

September 6th – 8th,
September 13th – 15th, and
September 20th – 22nd
7:00pm
The Pump House Regional Arts Center

Poking good fun of our wondrous Coulee Region, through sketch comedy, music, and improvisation. If you read the paper or watch the news, you’ll enjoy the gentle jabs at political and community foibles. Fully playful and genuinely hilarious, kind of like a chicken. Starring Lisa Warsinske, Doug Lietke, Todd Olson, Brad Williams, Tracy Balzer, and Bret Emmel. Directed by Jim Warsinske, with technical direction by Trevin Thomson.

Tickets are $21 in advance and $24 day of show.  Theater doors open at 7:00 PM.  Come early and enjoy our galleries.  We are sold out for opening performance on September 6.

September 6th – October 20th
The Pump House Regional Arts Center
Artist: Lisa Ulik

“Within/Without” is an exhibition about proximity, made in dialogue with others in response to notions of place and distance. Included are drawings, prints, and other media accompanied by cell phone photographs from artists in and outside the region made in an attempt to collapse distances through a shared experience.

A meet the artist wine and cheese reception will be held on Saturday, September 15 from 5:00-7:00 PM.  There is no cost to attend this event, but donations are welcome.  Gallery Hours:  Tue-Fri: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM,
Sat: Noon – 4:00 PM, Sun-Mon: closed

September 6th – October 20th
The Pump House Regional Arts Center
Artist: Kim Radatz

“Skins-Inside/Out” uses a surface that is reminiscent of skin; Radatz makes a variety of forms, such as a dress or an envelope, to express human experiences.  Like cast off tattooed bits, the skins remain to tell a story long after the moment has passed.

A meet the artist wine and cheese reception will be held on Saturday, September 15 from 5:00-7:00 PM.  There is no cost to attend this event, but donations are welcome.  Gallery Hours:  Tue-Fri: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM,
Sat: Noon – 4:00 PM, Sun-Mon: closed

September 6th – October 20th
The Pump House Regional Arts Center
Artists: 4-H Students

4-H is inspiring the imagination of youths through the arts. Come see the creativity and get a sense of youth imagination as you explore this unique exhibit.  4-H brings to the arts, the ability to provide youth with hands-on learning. The exhibit contains awesome accomplishments of developing, talented youth artists all inspired through 4-H and imagination.

A meet the artist reception will be held on Thursday, September 20 from 4:30-6:30 PM.  There is no cost to attend this event, but donations are welcome.  Gallery Hours:  Tue-Fri: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM,
Sat: Noon – 4:00 PM, Sun-Mon: closed

The very merry model of a modern major musical! 

Reel Recovery is a national non-profit organization that conducts fly-fishing retreats for men recovering from cancer.  Our mission is to help men in the recovery process by sharing with them the healing powers of the sport of fly-fishing, while providing a safe, supportive environment to explore their personal experiences with cancer, with others who share their stories.  Retreats are offered at no cost to the participants and are led by professional facilitators and expert fly-fishing instructors.  Reel Recovery provides all meals, lodging and fly-fishing equipment, and no previous fishing experience is required.  A maximum of 14 men are invited to participate!

The Retreat Starts: 4:00pm, Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
The Retreat Ends: 2:00pm, Friday, September 14th, 2012
Location: Stoney Creek Inn, Onalaska, WI
Primary Service Area: Wisconsin & Iowa
Eligibility: Men recovering from cancer

To apply as a participant, fishing buddy, or assist in some way:
Go to www.reelrecovery.org
Apply as Participant: Click on Programs: Application and Medical Release Forms
Apply as Fishing Buddy or Help: Click on How to Help: Volunteer or other options as best fits your desire.

For more information, contact Reel Recovery at info@reelrecovery.org or call 1-800-699-4490.  Locally: bearbernard@yahoo.com, or 515-494-3434 (Bob)