All Upcoming Events
Thu, July 29, 2010 to Sat, January 8, 2011Michelle Lynn at Lawn Chair Night
Thu, July 29 at 7:00 PM
@ Court House
Lawn Chair Night is a special attraction in Decorah. It has an artist almost every Thur. down at the Court House. Come on down when you can!
Contact: mlynnca@gmail.com
Prairie Dog Blues Festival
Fri, July 30 to Sat, July 31, 2010
@ near Prairie Du Chien
The Prairie Dog Blues Festival is held every year on historic St. Feriole Island, right on the Mississippi River and nestled between jagged cliffs and green hills untouched by the Ice Age!
Once you get that cold drink in your hand, great tunes... read more
Contact: www.prairiedogblues.com
Women's Workshop: What Would You Attempt...
Fri, July 30 at 6:00 PM to Sat, July 31, 2010
@ 2924 Middle Sattre Road Decorah Iowa
What Would You Attempt if you KNEW you would succeed (WWYA)
Upcoming What Would You Attempt? Women's Workshop in Decorah, Iowa! July
30th - 31st!
Discover your dreams, re-energize your passions, and live a fuller life!
Join us on... read more
Contact: Inee Beninga 319-290-7184 ineebeninga@yahoo.com
Paul Kaye Trio w/ Eric Berg and Lloyd Bolz
Fri, August 6 at 9:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
Paul Kaye will be coming to town to play a few shows and the Haymarket is proud to have him. He will be playing with Eric Burg and Lloyd Bolz. $4 Cover Charge
Contact: Questions contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com
Help Create New Natural Environment for Children
Sat, August 7 at 9:00 AM
@ West Side Elementary School
The Decorah Community School district is putting in a Nature Explorer Outdoor learning classroom for the community at West Side Elementary, they are looking for volunteers to help create natural structures, move mulch, build discovery tables... read more
Contact: If you would like to see plans for this project, contact Emily Neal, nealem01@luther.edu, Lindsay Lee, ziekelee@mabeltel.coop, or Rachel Sandhorst, sandra01@luther.edu
plans should be available soon at the Decorah District Website, decorah.k12.ia.us
Free Concert at the Decorah Fish Hatchery
Sat, August 7 at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
@ Decorah Fish Hatchery, 2325 Siewers Spring Road
Concert sponsored by the Friends of the Decorah Fish Hatchery. With Jon Stravers and special musical guests Patsy Wellman and Folko Landvoght. Free event - donations accepted. Family friendly event with a variety of activities for the kids.
Contact: (563) 382-8324
Rogaland Applique Wall Hanging
Mon, August 9 to Fri, August 13, 2010
@ Vesterheim Museum, Decorah
With instructor Julie Baird. This year heralds the introduction of rosemaling-inspired appliqué designs. Join Vesterheim for an exciting week of learning rosemaling with fabrics that have been specially hand dyed for this project by Julie Baird.... read more
Contact: Diane Weston at Vesterheim, 563-382-9681, dweston@vesterheim.org
Traditional Ways Gathering, Informational/Logistical Meeting
Mon, August 9 at 7:30 PM
@ Phelps Park- Pavillion nearest the river trail
For those of you wishing to attend the Traditional Ways skills gathering on Lake Superior this year, we'll be meeting for a final opportunity for you to get information, plan car pools, swap ideas, supplies, etc. Questions about the gathering... read more
CircleSong - new dates for August
Tue, August 10 to Tue, August 17, 2010
@ Methodist Church Pre-School Room
CircleSong is a gathering of young children and babies, mothers, fathers and caregivers, singing songs that nurture the spirit and emphasize our connection to the earth and each other, along with songs that are just plain fun. All are welcome.... read more
Contact: otterdreaming@gmail.com
Religion and Norwegian-American Quilts
Tue, August 10 at 7:00 PM
@ Vesterheim Museum, Amdal-Odland Heritage Center
Presentation by Laurann Gilbertson, Vesterheim Textile Curator. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition "Pieces of Self: Identity and Norwegian-American Quilts." Free admission.
Introductory Gathering of "The Serenity Circle" Support Group
Tue, August 10 at 7:00 PM - ending time: 8pm
@ Shelter #4, Phelps Park, Decorah
A meet-up of the what we're calling "The Serenity Circle" of NE Iowa! Everyone is invited to come and learn more about this newly forming open and inclusive community support group. We will discuss future meeting times and locations... read more
Contact: Eleanor Reed-Maxfield, 563-419-4710, Eleanor.rm@gmail.com, or: Mike Blevins, 503-956-6720, michael.blev@gmail.com
Commonweal Presents: Blue Collar Diaries
Tue, August 10 at 7:30 PM to Wed, August 11, 2010
@ Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn
Sometimes hysterical, sometimes heartbreaking, Michelle Myers Berg illuminates the lives of twenty-some characters from her working class childhood in St. Paul. None, however, are as intimately drawn as Berg's father, a Korean War veteran who... read more
Contact: Sarah Kathryn Hawkins | (800)657-7025 | events@commonwealtheatre.org | www.commonwealtheatre.org
MidAmerica Herbal Symposium
Fri, August 13 to Sun, August 15, 2010 - Check in begins August 12th at 7:00 pm and also Friday morning Aug 13th at 7:15 am Opening Ceremony 9:00am
@ Lanesboro, Minnesota
An herbal gathering for herbal enthusiasts. Three days filled with classes and workshops on herbal medicine, traditions, and folklore. Teachers are Clinical Herbalists and Practitioners from all across the country sharing their gift of knowledge... read more
Contact: Questions?, give the committee a call at 507-523-2447, Bonnie, Serena, or Ashley or go to www.bgfloristnherbals.com to read more about it.
Irish Fest
Fri, August 13 to Sun, August 15, 2010
@ LaCrosse
A few features:
Stage entertainment for the 2010 festival will include Celtic Spring, The Fuchsia Band, Gaelic Storm, Seamus Kennedy, McPeake, The Screaming Orphans, Scythian, Slide, Tom Sweeney, and much more!
Irish Dance shows featuring... read more
Contact: http://www.irishfestlax.org/
Barn Dance With "The Footnotes"
Fri, August 13 at 7:00 PM
@ Craig and Ellen Cutting Farm, 2336 Trout River Rd., Decorah
Friday, August 13, 2010
7-10 PM
Free Admission. All donations will go to PFLAG.
Bring a chair if you need to rest between dances!
"Achieving Marriage Equality in the Heartland"
Sat, August 14 at 9:00 AM - Conference ends at 5 pm -- Registration deadline is July 31.
@ Luther College - Dahl Centennial Union - Peace Dining Room
Early bird registration $50 thru July 15, $60 after that date. Contact Jean at jhuffey@acegroup.cc to register.
This multi-state conference is sponsored by PFLAG Northeast Iowa, Luther College Upward Bound, Luther PRIDE, and Northeast Iowa... read more
A Taste of August
Sat, August 14 at 5:30 PM - call 563.382.8401 for reservations
@ Seed Savers Exchange
This "party for a good cause" celebrates the abundance of community connections that make the work of the Spectrum Network possible.
The event features:
- an elegant evening in the beautiful country setting of Seed Savers Exchange... read more
Contact: The Spectrum Network, 563.382.8401, www.thespectrumnetwork.org
Michelle Lynn at McCaffrey's Dulce Vita
Sun, August 15
@ McCaffrey's Dulce Vita
If the weather is nice, this event will be outside. Come down and enjoy some excellent food while listening to music! Check out www.michellelynnmusic.com for a preview.
Contact: mlynnca@gmail.com
Patrick Ball: Celtic Harp and Story
Mon, August 16 at 7:30 PM
@ Pepperfield Farm and the home of David CAvagnaro, 1575 Manawa Trail Road, 7 miles NE of Deocrah
Patrick Ball is one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world and a captivating spoken word artist. He has recorded nine instrumental and three spoken word albums which have sold well over one-half million copies internationally and won... read more
Contact: Tickets are $15/$10 for students, available at Oneota Co-op, 312 W. Water St in Decorah. call Liz Rog (563)382-8013 with questions or email <decorahevents@gmail.com>
"We're Talking Hawkeye Football
Tue, August 17 at 6:30 PM
@ Rubaiyat, 117 W. Water Street, Decorah
"We're Talking Hawkeye Football" with Gary Dolphin, "Voice of the Hawkeyes"
Social Hour 6:30 PM Program 7:00 PM
*Complimentary Admission
*Door Prizes
*Special Guests
Co-Sponsored by KDEC 100.5 and The Rubaiyat... read more
Contact: John Bay 563/380-9505 jbay785@mchsi.com
Patrick Ball, Celtic Harp and Story: The Fine Beauty of the Island
Tue, August 17 at 7:30 PM
@ Good Shepherd Church, 701 Iowa Ave in Decorah
a solo musical theater piece
written and performed by Celtic Harpist & Storyteller Patrick Ball
The Blasket Islands lie three miles off the coast of County Kerry in Ireland. For centuries they were a lonely, remote place, a place of... read more
Contact: Tickets $15/$10 students, available at Oneota Co-op, 312 W. Water St. Decorah. Contact Liz Rog with questions, (563)382-8013, or <decorahevents@gmail.com>
2nd Annual DigIN: Decorah Iowa Green Initiative
Fri, August 20 at 6:00 PM to Sun, August 22, 2010 - Opening Registration is Friday evening, 6pm at Hotel Winneshiek in downtown Decorah
Don't miss it! The Winneshiek County Convention & Visitors Bureau would like to invite you to the 2nd Annual DigIN: the Decorah Iowa Green Initiative. We'll show you how this community puts the "eco" in Decorah. See firsthand what... read more
Contact: Brenda Balk, Event Manager
wctc@alpinecom.net
563-382-2023
Running on the Wild Side - 5K Trail Run
Sat, August 21 at 9:00 AM
@ Lake Meyer Park
Join the Winneshiek County Conservation Board in an off-road adventure through Lake Meyer Park! The 5k course covers the up-and-down hiking trails that surround the lake. Enjoy the views and keep your eyes open for wildflowers and wildlife as... read more
Contact: Winneshiek County Conservation Board
www.winneshiekwild.com
education@neitel.net
563-534-7145
ArtHaus Fall Registration Day
Sat, August 21 at 11:00 AM
@ ArtHaus
DATE: Saturday, August 21
TIME: 11am-1pm
Stop by to ask questions, chat with instructors, and register for your favorite classes and workshops! Pick up a fall calendar now from the milk-box in front of ArtHaus, the Co-op, the Library, Java... read more
Contact: 382-5440, arthaus508@gmail.com, www.arthausdecorah.org
Fifth Annual Fairy "Chair"ity and Home Tour
Sun, August 22 at 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
@ 2106 Twin Springs Road in Decorah, home of Karl and Gail Magnuson
Please join us for the Fifth Annual Fairy "Chair"ity and Home Tour, a fund raiser for PAW. This unique event includes a hand crafted fairy chair display, a magical garden tour of diminutive fairy homes created by local artists, and... read more
Contact: Tickets are available at Agora Arts, Blue Heron Knittery, FancyPants and The Perfect Edge or at the garden gate the day of the show. Join us in the gardens at 2106 Twin Springs Road in Decorah, home of Karl and Gail Magnuson, on Sunday, August 22! This event is sponsored by Agora Arts, Zelda Productions, Blue Heron Knittery and The Perfect Edge.
Lynne Rothrock with Ron DeWitte
Wed, August 25 at 7:30 PM
@ Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn
Singer Lynne Rothrock's engaging mega-watt personality is as expansive as her knack for uncovering priceless, little-known musical gems. Join Lynne for an evening of an eclectic blend of jazz, country, pop, musical theatre and gospel at the... read more
Contact: Box Office - (800)657-7025 | events@commonwealtheatre.org | www.commonwealtheatre.org
35th Annual Great River Folk Festival
Fri, August 27 to Sun, August 29, 2010
@ LACrosse
Join us for the 35th annual Great River Folk Festival, under the late summer sky August 27-29 on the UW-La Crosse campus.
We’re proud to present at the Friday evening opening concert three folk music greats:
Eliza Gilkyson
John Gorka... read more
Contact: http://www.greatriverfolkfest.org
Two Many Banjos
Fri, August 27 at 9:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
Two Many Banjos is a bluegrass band out of Duluth MN. This group had a great time the last time they came through and plan on bringing the same enthusiasm to this performance. This is a show you don't want to miss!
$4 Cover
Contact: Questions contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com
Decorah Chorale "DeVine" Singfest
Sun, August 29 at 1:45 PM
@ Winneshiek Wildberry Winery
Open to all singers....an afternoon of singing with the Decorah Chorale at the Winneshiek Wildberry Winery, 10 miles north of Decorah. In addition to singing with the Chorale, there will be tours of the vineyard, wine tasting, socializing,... read more
Contact: John Bay (563) 382-8222
Big Daddy Cade & the Blues Masters
Fri, September 3 at 9:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
Big Daddy Cade and the Blues Masters hail from LaCrosse Wisconsin. One of the best blues shows around. Don't miss them!
$4 Cover
Contact: Questions contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com
The Delta Routine
Thu, September 16 at 9:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
The Delta Routine's infectious blend of rock & roll of today with an influence from rock & roll greats has quickly made the band a favorite on the music scene. The Delta Routine is in the studio again with producer Mike Hoffmann recording... read more
Contact: Questions contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com
Fort Atkinson Rendezvous Days
Sat, September 25 to Sun, September 26, 2010 - Phone: 800.463.4692
@ Fort Atkinson, IA
Special events, food, artifact displays and demonstrations. See 1840s fort buildings, foundations and museum. This military station was used to keep peace between native tribes.
The People Brothers Band
Fri, October 8 at 9:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
Want your face rocked off???? This is the band to see. Traveling all the way from Madison Wisconsin and never disappointing they are sure to get you dancing and will leave you wanting more!
http://peoplebrothers.wordpress.com/
$4 Cover
Contact: Questions contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com
Deep Sea Summit
Sat, October 9 at 10:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
Deep Sea Summit presents a refreshing take on the live/electronic, "man meets machine" feel. It's one part dance party and one part movie soundtrack, with an inherent emotional charge that transitions seamlessly from stereo to stage.... read more
Contact: Questions or booking inquiries contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com
Michelle Lynne
Sat, October 23 at 9:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
With literate, transformative lyrics and a luminous, soulful voice; singer-songwriter Michelle Lynn connects the personal with the universal--and the spiritual with the profane--by confronting broader themes such as sustainability, feminism... read more
Contact: Questions contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com
Festival of Writing
Fri, October 29 to Sun, October 31, 2010
@ Luther College
Creative writers will gather, present readings of their work and lead discussions about writing and the writer's life at "The Vibrant Word: A Lutheran Festival of Writing," Oct. 29-31 at Luther College.
The event celebrates the literary... read more
Contact: For more information about the Lutheran Festival of Writing visit http://www.LutheranFestivalofWriting.org.
The Guppy Effect
Sat, October 30 at 9:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
The Guppy Effect puts on a rock show like no other. Yes, they do play some cover songs (they were nominated for BEST COVER BAND OF THE YEAR at the 2009 Madison Area Music Awards), but the presentation is spectacular. They also have many original... read more
Contact: Questions contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com
Maximillian Eubank
Fri, November 5 at 9:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
Hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, Maximilian Eubank writes a cross genre of Acoustic music, blending sounds with a sense of Folk, Folk Rock, Anti-Folk, Acoustic Rock and Acoustic Alternative sensibility. With a commitment to melodies that are interesting... read more
Contact: Questions contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com
The Henhouse Prowlers
Fri, November 19 at 9:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
From Chicago, The Henhouse Prowlers wear the Bill Monroe mantle with spit and polish. They perform -- and conduct media interviews -- in suit-and-tie and work in a tightly choreographed, one-mic stage setting, which adds a dynamic dimension... read more
Contact: Questions contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com
Wonder Creek
Fri, November 26 at 9:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
The Wonder Creek Band has Been lighting up venues since '03. They've had the honor of warming up the stage for a variety of acts from hair bands like Warrant to classic rock and blues groups like Canned Heat. Their set list on a given night... read more
Contact: Questions contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com
Pistol Whippin Party Penguins
Sat, December 11 at 9:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
The Pistol Whippin Party Penguins are comprised of will, determination, endurance, and charisma in form of Chris Pyle, Jake Manders, Matt Walvatne, and Doug Canyon. the Pistol Whippin Party Penguins, or PWPP, combine folk, rock, blues, bluegrass... read more
Contact: Questions contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com
Wonder Creek
Sat, January 8, 2011 at 9:00 PM
@ The Haymarket
The Wonder Creek Band has Been lighting up venues since '03. They've had the honor of warming up the stage for a variety of acts from hair bands like Warrant to classic rock and blues groups like Canned Heat. Their set list on a given night... read more
Contact: Questions contact Lynnette at nuttynetters@yahoo.com