2012 EVENT INFORMATION

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JANUARY

FEBRUARY

4 SGACC 8 Pin Bowling – JB’s Bowling Green (608) 588-7377

MARCH

15 2012 Comedy Night Fundraiser featuring Chris Barnes and Geoff Lafleur. All Proceeds will be used for the Spring Green Park & Rec. Click Here For Details16& 17 Customer Appreciation Days – Spring Green Shops

APRIL

Month of April – Meet the Maker exhibitions -at the Spring Green Community Library

April 12-14-15 – River Valley Players presents: Steel Magnolias 7:30 and April 15 @ 2:30 The Gard Theater 111 E. Jefferson St. Spring Green,WI Adults: $10 Seniors/Students: $8 FMI: www.rivervalleyplayers.org or 608-588-3315

MAY

4 First Fridays After Five -  Taste of Spring Green

May 5th – June 10th, 2012     Very Personal:  An Exhibition of Original Quilts and Watercolors by Rumi O’Brien
Artist Reception:  Sunday, May 6th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Rumi O’Brien has been creating quilts for over 30 years, exhibiting her work in two solo exhibitions at the Wisconsin Artists Showcase and in group shows — at The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky and at local venues such as Olbrich Garden.  She has been giving informal presentations to groups in Madison over the last 20 years.  This exhibition displays much of her most recent work.  Her quilts range in size from small personal quilts to large 80″x80″ wall quilts.  (See attached photos which show 4 of the large quilts in the exhibition.)  O’Brien also has been expressing herself in watercolors for many years, portraying her experiences and encounters as images in this fluid medium.  In fact, some of her quilts first start out as watercolors, then get translated into full blown quilts.  Her imagery contains expressions of her own emotions, her interactions with friends, a documentation of memorable and very personal experiences.  In both her watercolors and quilts, she portrays herself and her characters in a unique personal style using a figurative form which has evolved from origami.  The angular stylized figures express her intended actions and emotions in a spare but expressive manner.  O’Brien’s sense of humor is clearly displayed in her whimsical subjects and characters.  This exhibition is free to the public.  Gallery Hours:  Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 to 5:00 pm and by chance or advance appointment Wisconsin Artists Showcase at the Jura Silverman Gallery,143 S. Washington StreetmSpring Green, WI 53588     608-588-7049
www.springgreen.com/jsgallery
jurasilvermangallery@gmail.com

 

27 Bob Fest, Celebrating the music of Bob Dylan, Music 11 am – 8 pm, Held outdoors if possible, Special menu and local beers on tap @ The Spring Green General Store

Month of May – Meet the Maker exhibitions – at the Spring Green Community Library

JUNE

1 First Fridays After 5 Expect the Unexpected – Experience art, events, special features in shops, galleries, & restaurants. Shops & Galleries open until 8 pm.

9 A Day of Antiques & Inspiration –  10-4 242 N. Lexington Spring Green.  An offering of cottage, cabin, garden, country, re-purposed, mixed media, a blend of old & new.

23 & 24 Spring Green Arts & Crafts FairMonth of June – Meet the Maker exhibitions – at the Spring Green Community Libraby

JULY

6 First Fridays After 5 Expect the Unexpected – Experience art, events, special features in shops, galleries, & restaurants. Shops & Galleries open until 8 pm.

Sidewalk Sales/ City Wide Rummage Sale

27, 28, & 29 Plain Fire & EMS 3-Day Celebration, Plain, Wisconsin

AUGUST

3 First Fridays After 5 Expect the Unexpected – Experience art, events, special features in shops, galleries, & restaurants. Shops & Galleries open until 8 pm.

10,11, & 12 St. John’s Fun Fest at North Park, Spring Green

18 Spring Green Car Show

19 4 Pete Sakes at North Park, Spring Green

SEPTEMBER7 First Fridays After 5 Expect the Unexpected – Experience art, events, special features in shops, galleries, & restaurants. Shops & Galleri

Month of September – Meet the Maker exhibitions -at the Spring Green Community Library

OCTOBER

5 First Fridays After 5 Expect the Unexpected – Experience art, events, special features in shops, galleries, & restaurants. Shops & Galleries open until 8 pm.

19 ,20, & 21 Fall Art Tour 10-6 dailyThe Fall Art Tour combines spectacular fall color with with visits to artists’ studios tucked away along the scenic byways of Southwestern Wisconsin. Dozens of the area’s best-known artists will open their doors and demonstrate their techniques. It’s a unique chance to get a “peek behind the scenes,” talk with the artists and purchase a masterpiece. Plan a leisurely day trip or devote the entire three-day weekend to this self-paced, well-mapped tour! www.fallarttour.com

Month of October – Meet the Maker exhibitions -at the Spring Green Community Library

NOVEMBER

2 First Fridays After 5 Expect the Unexpected – Experience art, events, special features in shops, galleries, & restaurants. Shops & Galleries open until 8 pm.

Month of November – Meet the Maker exhibitions – at the Spring Green Community Libraby

DECEMBER

7 First Fridays After 5 Expect the Unexpected – Experience art, events, special features in shops, galleries, & restaurants. Shops & Galleries open until 8 pm.

1 Spring Green Country Christmas

Month of December – Meet the Maker exhibitions -River Valley Stitchers–quilts at the Spring Green Community Library