WideSpot Performing Arts Center
celebrates its seventh season! We’re
grateful for all who made it possible and we
recognize that WideSpot’s success is due, in
part, to the community of volunteers, who
give so much of their time and talent freely.
Volunteers make it happen!
WideSpot relies on the generous
financial support of donors. Without your
contributions, we could never dream of
providing a calendar like this one, packed
with nationally-known talent.
Because of programs like the Junior Players
Summer Theater Camp for youth, WideSpot
Players Theater, and Goin’ Coastal, the
Wisconsin Arts Board awarded WideSpot a
Creative Communities Grant for 2015-16. No
small feat for a performing arts center in a
village of only 66 residents!
Season Seven brings you programming as
diverse and as breathtaking (we hope) as
the landscape in which this historic venue
calls home. Steps from the banks of Lake
Pepin (also known as a “wide spot” in the
Mississippi River), it’s located in Stockholm’s
original opera house. So, it seems fitting that
WideSpot has been called the sweetest spot
to enjoy local and national performers.
WideSpot has come to mean: Welcome
to camaraderie! Welcome to regional
refreshment! May this season’s lineup bring
you joy and quench your thirst for quality,
engaging artistic performances.
Visit our new website, where you can now
purchase advance tickets for multiple events
using one shopping cart! As always, we can’t
wait to see, greet, and treat you.
How to get tickets
Avoid transaction fees by purchasing
tickets in advance.
ONLINE
Go to WideSpot.org and purchase tickets
using PayPal or your credit card.
Subscribe to our event emails, visit
our website, or like us on Facebook
for information and reminders about
upcoming events — including a few surprises
and performance packages. Don’t miss out!
BY PHONE
Call 715-307-8941
Leave a message with your name, phone
number, name of show, and number of
tickets. Your call will be returned within
24 hours, at which time your credit card
information will be taken to secure your
advance ticket-purchase. Ticket requests by
phone cannot be accepted after noon on
show day.
[email protected]
WideSpot.org
BY MAIL
Send your ticket request and your
credit card information or check made
out to: WideSpot Performing Arts
Mail at least 7 days before show date to:
WideSpot Performing Arts Center
P.O. Box 600
Stockholm, WI 54769
facebook.com/WidespotPerformingArts
AT THE DOOR
Tickets may be purchased at the box
office half an hour before a show. A $2
transaction fee will be charged for each
ticket purchased at the door. Please note:
Availability of tickets at the door is not
guaranteed.
Everyone with advance reservations
must check in at the box office.
The box office opens half an hour
before each performance.
WideSpot is located on the second floor, above
Stockholm Pie Company, in the Spring Street Arts
Building on the corner of Spring Street and Highway
35 in the Village of Stockholm, Wisconsin.
Stay in the loop!
WideSpot welcomes kids 5–18, and offers a
kid-friendly $10 ticket for Goin’ Coastal and
Widespot Players Theater shows.
N2030 Spring Street, Second Floor • 715-307-8941
P.O. Box 600, Stockholm, Wisconsin 54769
WideSpot is a 501c3 organization. As a nonprofit, we
welcome your attendance, sponsorships, donations, and
volunteer commitment. It survives entirely through the hard
work, dedication, and enthusiasm of patrons and volunteers
like you, as well as the efforts of its hands-on board of
directors. All proceeds help fund WideSpot’s programming
and ongoing operating expenses.
We’re terribly sorry, but WideSpot’s performance space is not
wheelchair friendly. It resides on the second floor of a historic
building. All contributions toward a passenger elevator will be
warmly received — leave cash or send a check to WideSpot
Performing Arts.
The WideSpot space is available to rent. Please call for details.
K
2016
2017
NOV
AUG
19
SEPT
11
FRIDAY at 7:00 | Donations at the door
Participants of the theater camp, under
the direction of Michelle Meyer and
Nancy Lund, perform their capstone
production for the public.
SUNDAY at 7:00 | $15 adults/$10 kids 5–18
Goin’ Coastal! 4.1
Live Audience Radio Variety Show
Everyone’s raving about WideSpot’s very
own down-home show, featuring local
talent with professional expertise. In its
FOURTH season, enjoy an evening of
stories, comedy, and drama, with musical
guests The Sawtooth Brothers, fresh
from their recent Minnesota State Fair
appearance. Listen to previously recorded
podcasts of Goin’ Coastal at
www.widespot.org.
SEPT
24
OCT
2
OCT
15
5
WideSpot Junior Players
SATURDAY at 7:00 | $15
Brokedown Dollys
Joanna Jahn, Kari Shaw, and Megan Shaw
harmonize to the music of EmmyLou
Harris, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and
many other female country artists of the
70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Always a treat, the
Dollys will entertain you with their folk
and Americana hits.
NOV
19
DEC
3
DEC
17-18
SUNDAYS at 3:00–5:00 | $75/8 Sessions
SATURDAY at 7:00 | $20
Rio Nido
With Tom Lieberman on vocals and guitar,
Prudence Johnson on vocals and Tim
Sparks on vocals and guitar, Rio Nido
specializes in Classic Jazz and Swing of
the 1930’s and 40’s. This popular jazz
trio emerged from the heady days of the
Minneapolis West Bank music scene of
the early 1970’s.
The Old Fashioneds
DEC
31
JAN
Guitarist Mike “Jump” Munson and vocalist
“Little Miss Wiggle” Sarah Johnson are
joined by bassist Dave “In That Case”
Casey and drummer Zac “Magik” Barbieur,
playing jazz and rock & roll. Known for
reworking songs by greats like Gene
Vincent and Dave Alvin, they’ll make you
want to shake your tailfeathers. See you
on the dance floor!
15
SATURDAY at 7:00 | $15
JAN
Southside Aces
In the New Orleans jazz tradition, the
Aces possess a diverse repertoire, with
a roll call that includes names like Louis
Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Hoagy
Carmichael, Duke Ellington, and Bix
Beiderbecke. Dance and jive to this
phenomenal band.
SATURDAY at 7:00 | $15
The Hot Flashes Holiday Concert
28
FEB
11
FEB
25
SATURDAY at 7:00 | $25
Dan Chouinard
Renowned pianist, accordionist,
storyteller, and master of ceremonies,
Dan Chouinard returns to WideSpot,
ushering in 2017 with a special guest. Be
wowed by their festive blend of stories,
wit, and intoxicating music. Don’t miss
this classic — and classy — evening for
grownups, complete with hors d’oeuvres
and a cash bar.
Live Audience Radio Variety Show
SATURDAY at 7:00 | $15
An Evening of Improv! with
Black Dirt
Members of the Season Seven WideSpot
improv class go head-to-head with
Hastings’ own Black Dirt Theater’s improv
troupe — guaranteed to melt the winter
doldrums!
SATURDAY at 7:00
SUNDAY at 2:00 | $15
Holiday Readers Theater
SUNDAY at 7:00 | $15 adults/$10 kids 5–18
MAR
11
MAR 31
APR 1-2
Goin’ Coastal! 4.2
Let laughter warm your heart with Season
4, Episode 2 of Goin’ Coastal! Our local
performers bring professional expertise to
the stage for an evening of stories, drama,
music and, as always, a few surprises!
Ignite your Christmas spirit once again
with Dave Zahn and the fabulous Hot
Flash ladies! Their zest and humor light a
fire under each Christmas classic. Always
a sell-out performance!
It’s become a holiday tradition! Members
of the community perform in the
manner of an old-time radio production.
Complete with sound effects, cute kids,
and plenty of holiday cheer. Don’t be left
out in the cold; purchase your tickets
early. It’s a sell out!
Intro to Improv Classes
Steve Anderson, veteran performer and
Brave New Workshop Student Union
alumnus, heads up another 8-week
workshop series to help you with stage
fright and teach you improvisational
theater techniques. Join the fun. Runs
through November 20.
SATURDAY at 7:00 | $15
APR
7-8
APR
22
Bernie King & the Guilty Pleasures
SATURDAY at 7:00 | $15
Gumbo Cook-off
What do we have in common with New
Orleans besides the Mississippi River?
Gumbo, baby! Ten participants battle it
out for your vote for the best gumbo of
the season. Celebrate Mardi Gras with
delicious food and entertainment in the
company of friends. Want to compete?
Call us at 715-307-8941.
SATURDAY at 7:00 | $15
Four Pints Shy
We’ll be celebratin’ a wee-bit-early! But
even St. Paddy himself would approve.
Based in Minneapolis, this Irish band has
been playing traditional folk music in
true Celtic style for ten years. Enjoy Irish
beer and feel the spirit of Ireland right
here in Wisconsin.
WideSpot Players Theater
Community theater at its finest, featuring
your family, friends, and neighbors!
Always the highlight of the season,
the WideSpot Players bring drama and
laughter to sell-out crowds. You, too,
could be an aspiring actor; so, consider
becoming a Player! Nancy Lund returns
as director. (Auditions take place the first
week in January.)
SATURDAY at 2:00 | $20
SATURDAY at 7:00 | $20
Warren Nelson & Friends
in Concert
The Big Top Chautauqua founder and
performer calls himself a “tent-show
junkie.” Producer, poet, historian,
storyteller, musician, and songwriter,
Warren Nelson — along with Jack
Gunderson, Rowan Nelson-Ferris, and
Otis McLennon — will bring the Big Top to
WideSpot for two shows.
SATURDAY at 7:00 | $15
A little bit blues, a little bit bluegrass, a
little bit rock, and a little bit kitchen sink,
a style of music that some fans have
come to call “blues-grass.” Performing
original songs inspired by the styles
of Shane McGowan, Johnny Cash, The
Rolling Stones, and Bill Monroe, this
band promises an evening of pure
guilt-free pleasure!
FRIDAY + SATURDAY at 7:00
SUNDAY at 2:00 | $15 adults/$10 kids 5–18
MAY
6
MAY
21
SATURDAY at 7:00 | $15
Pat Donohue
He’s called an “American Standard” of
acoustic guitar. Save the date for this
Grammy-winning performer as he graces
the stage with his music and wit.
SUNDAY at 7:00 | $15 adults/$10 kids 5–18
Goin’ Coastal! 4.3
Live Audience Radio Variety Show
It’s been a long winter and spring is
in the air! Tickets will go fast for the
Season 4, Episode 3 finale. Be part of
this live audience radio show as Patty the
Postmistress solves another mystery and
the Torgesons take hilarity to another
level, as only they can!
JUN
3
SATURDAY at 6:00 | $15 adults/$10 kids 5–18
Street Dance
Plan an evening outdoors with friends
and neighbors as we kick off summer
and kick up our heels! Enjoy polka
music and dancing on Spring Street.
Festive food and a beer tent will be
available. (Festivities will take place inside
WideSpot if weather dictates.)