http://www.portalwisconsin.org/graphics/portal_rss.jpg http://www.portalwisconsin.org http://www.portalwisconsin.org Culture, arts, humanities and history in Wisconsin Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:31:50 CST Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:31:50 CST http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=54635 Norman Rockwell was one of the most endearing and beloved illustrators of the 20th century, capturing the warm and optimistic American spirit. This monumental exhibition provides a rare viewing of more than twenty original artworks by Rockwell’s hand, as well as the complete collection of Saturday Evening Post covers featuring over 300 illustrations by the artist. -- Paine Art Center and Gardens , Oshkosh http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=57286 Free art class for the whole family, held the second Saturday of every month. -- Rahr-West Art Museum, Manitowoc http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58030 Film director Henry Lockwood, known as “the Sultan of Suspense,” finds himself living a nightmare he usually captures on film. In this stylish thriller he becomes embroiled in blackmail, betrayal and murder. Will Henry’s career make the final cut or end up in a heap on the editing floor? -- Peninsula Players Theatre, Fish Creek http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58099 Explore the life and art of naturalist John James Audubon at the New London Public Museum’s newest exhibit "Audubon: The Art of Nature." -- New London Public Museum, New London http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=58211 The Hardy Gallery "opens the door" to a fresh vision of three-dimensional work created by Door County artists. In addition to showcasing a wide variety of materials, techniques and subject matter, the exhibit will also explore the artistic process used to create the works. -- Francis Hardy Center for the Arts, Ephraim http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59079 A closer look at the cemetery in an impromptu exploration tour designed to check out interesting and unusual things. Read tombstones and the terrain, study symbols and styles, learn about death and dying in old Oshkosh. -- Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=59476 An exhibition of eleven paintings by Tim Nuberg. Authors have written stories and poems based on the eleven paintings. Authors of selected entries read their writings at the opening event. -- The Flying Pig, Algoma http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=60260 Tools in Motion: Works from the Hechinger Collection celebrates the repetition and motion found in everyday tools such as hammers, saws and wrenches. The artists in the exhibition range from emerging to world renowned, including Arman, Jim Dine, Claes Oldenburg and Jacob Lawrence. The wide array of bright colors and vivid textures make this collection enjoyable for visitors of all ages. -- Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Neenah http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61142 Businesses and services related to pampering to include spa, travel, hobbies, specialty food, art, apparel, accessories, jewelry, handbags and personal care items. -- Fox River Mall, Appleton http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61145 The 8th Annual Crafty Apple Fest is a community celebration with free family entertainment. The festival includes activities for kids of all ages, crafters, food court, live entertainment, pumpkin bowling, micro brewed beer and more. -- Chilton Apple Fest area, Chilton http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61148 Indoor arts and crafts show. All handmade items highlighting Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Family entertainment, continental breakfast, chili, brats, burgers and more. Huge raffle. -- Grand Chute Town Hall, Grand Chute http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61149 Art Harvest hosts Wisconsin's fine artists and craftspeople for an art fair in the Botanical Garden. Celebrate the change of season in the beautiful Magnolia Grove. Light entertainment, food and plant sale. -- Green Bay Botanical Garden, Green Bay http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61316 An exhibit featuring the endangered art of dichos —a saying, proverb, or amusing expression— hand-painted on trucks and buses in Latin America that allow drivers to express their personal feelings to passers-by and other drivers. The exhibit includes vibrantly colored photos and a selection of miniature vehicles covered with dichos. -- Neville Public Museum of Brown County, Green Bay http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61361 Take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and embryos. Visitors can see and feel real dino bones and reconstructed nests, dig for eggs, experience hands-on exploration stations, and view animated video presentations featuring dino experts. -- Neville Public Museum of Brown County, Green Bay http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61362 Don’t miss the Neville’s own major, juried art exhibition. There’s always a wide variety of media and subjects in the exhibit, including paintings, photography, ceramics and mixed media. The exhibition is open to living artists currently residing in the counties of Northeast Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. -- Neville Public Museum of Brown County, Green Bay http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61698 Meet Wisconsin authors Tere Duperrault Fassbender and Richard D. Logan, co-authors of "Alone: Orphaned on the Ocean." The book describes Duperrault Fassbender's ordeal at sea; she was only 11 years old in 1961, when she was stranded for days after the sinking of her family’s rented sailboat off the coast of Florida. Books for sale and signing. -- Appleton Public Library, Appleton http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61846 The popular bluegrass group in a performance for the benefit of Kimberly House. -- Third Avenue Playhouse, Sturgeon Bay http://www.portalwisconsin.org/calendar.cfm?rid=61903 A group invitational of 36 artists interpret the theme. -- Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay