Community Events
COMING EVENTS
114 Vinal Street
Downtown Wittenberg
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Scroll to the bottom of the page to see 2024 Quilt Show Award Winners and prior years' activities.
2024 WOW Events
- January-February, 2024: Art of the Quilter X, Jan. 20-21, Jan 27-28, and Feb. 3-4 from 11 AM-3 PM.
- February: Dueling Pianos, Friday Feb. 9 from 7 PM-10 PM. $25 tickets (21 & older)
- March: Dinner Theatre,
March 1 & 2, 8 & 9. $40. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Advance tickets only-will be available at Wittenberg Sentry or by calling 715-253-3525.
Meat Raffle at T & C Lanes Bowling Alley on March 23 starting at 6:00 PM. All proceeds will go towards upgrading WOW's computer software. - April: Wine, Beer, & Cheese Gala Friday, April 12, 7 PM-10 PM $25 will be available in advance from ticketbud.com, at Tavern Front, or from a WOW member. $30 at the door. Spring Art Show- “Artist Free Play” April 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28. (free)
- May-June: Emerging Talent Show (to showcase artwork from area youth), May 25-26, June 1-2, & 8-9 (which is Wittenberg Community Days) 11 AM-3 PM Free! Mural tours on June 8-9.
- May-August: Second Tuesday concerts 6-8 PM in WOW Art Park-May 14: Skip Jones Trio; June 11: Elvis Impersonator; July 9: Mike & Bill Duo from Shawano (50's, 60's & 70's music); and August 20 (3rd Tuesday): The Drovers. Free!
- September: Fall Art Show, Sept. 21-22, 28-29 11 AM-3 PM, Free!
- October: Fall Play, Oct. 18-19 and 25-26.
- December: Community Tree Lighting Dec. 6th and Bake Sale/Craft Show Dec. 6th and 7th.; Festival of Trees-register by Dec. 1st. Grand opening Dec. 11 6-9 PM, Free viewings Dec. 12-22, Thursday and Fridays from 4-7 PM and Saturdays and Sundays 2-6 PM. Also open Saturday Dec. 14 until 8 PM during Wittenberg Holiday Parade.
The Wittenberg Chamber of Commerce and the Walls of Wittenberg are inviting you to participate in our first Winter Wonderland/Festival of Trees event. We are looking for businesses, organizations or individuals to decorate a holiday tree or wreath to be displayed in the WOWSPACE during the holiday season. Our goal is to spread cheer and enjoyment to our greater community. Proceeds from the event will support the Wittenberg Chamber and WOWSPACE events.
A ticketed grand opening will be held on Wednesday, December 11th from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Free viewings will run Thursdays and Fridays from 4-7 pm and Saturday and Sundays 2-6 pm starting December 12th through December 22nd . On Saturday, December 14 the WOWSPACE will be open from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the Wittenberg Holiday Parade.
Click here for participation rules and registration forms . Questions regarding the Festival of Trees can be directed to Angie Johnson, Chamber Representative at 715-250-1995 or Elaine Knab, Walls of Wittenberg Chairperson at 817-455-5985. Registration is due by December 1st – NO EXCEPTIONS. We hope you will join us as we celebrate the holiday season.
Past Events of 2024
Thank you to all who came to support our community theatre! Hope you had as much fun watching as we did acting! Be ready for the sequel in the future.
September Art Show
Sept. 21, 22, 28 and 29 from 11:00-3:00 p.m.
at the WOWSPACE. Free!
Highlights: Woodcarving, Wall Art and Taxidermy
Untamed, A Wildlife Art Exhibit at Walls of Wittenberg Art Gallery
Wittenberg, WI – The Walls of Wittenberg Art Gallery was thrilled to organize an exciting new exhibit that captured the beauty and diversity of wildlife through multiple artistic mediums. The exhibit, Untamed, featured an impressive collection of oil paintings, murals, wood carvings, and taxidermy, showcasing the talents of several acclaimed artists.
The exhibit opened to the public on September 21-22 and 28-29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The exhibit invited art lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and the community at large to experience this one-of-a-kind celebration of nature. The gallery, located at 114 Vinyl Street in downtown Wittenberg, was the perfect backdrop for this stunning display of craftsmanship and creativity.
Among the featured artists was award-winning Wisconsin painter Brian Kuether, known for his evocative wildlife portraits. Visitors also had the chance to admire the rustic waterfowl carvings of Eugene Wessley and the dynamic chainsaw carvings of local artist Michael Koeppel. In addition, the exhibit presented taxidermy works by Brent Lerch, alongside works by national mural artist Andrew Goretski, whose work captures nature’s essence in artistic detail.
This exhibit offered an opportunity to explore wildlife art in a variety of forms and techniques, making it a unique event for those interested in the natural world and artistic expression.
Those who came were able to immerse themselves in the beauty of wildlife through the eyes of these talented artists.
Award-winning carver, Michael Koeppel held a chainsaw carving exhibition Saturday, September 28 from noon to 2:00 p.m. Attendees were able to get an up close view of the creative process and skillful carving techniques.
Koeppel, a native of Wittenberg, Wisconsin, grew up immersed in the rugged beauty of the outdoors, spending his early years hunting and logging alongside his father. He discovered a passion for carving, initially as a hobby. However this passion quickly evolved into a creative outlet, allowing him to bring both whimsical and intricate designs to life through his carvings.
Michael's unique approach to carving, blending a love of nature with playful, imaginative themes, has earned him widespread recognition. Select pieces were available for sale.
Emerging Talent X Art Show
(To showcase our talented youth!)
May 25-26, June 1-2, & 8-9
11 AM - 3 PM
WOWSPACE Gallery
114 Vinal St. Wittenberg, WI
Free admission!
Free mural tours on June 8-9 during Wittenberg Community Days
Saturday, June 8: 3-6 PM
Sunday, June 9: 1-4 PM
Walls of Wittenberg was pleased to present its 10th annual collaboration with the Witt-Birn School District with the Emerging Talent X Art Show, which displayed the original art work of over 100 students, K-12.
During the course of this school year the district’s 3 art teachers, Greg Luedtke, Carly Roepke, and Diana Wendler, selected and set aside several works of art from each section of their art classes, K-12 for exhibition in this show.
On Sunday, June 9th, following the Wittenberg Community Day’s noon parade, a celebration reception was held at the WOWSPACE honoring all the exhibiting students. Friends and families, along with the public, were encouraged to attend to honor the students and share in the celebration; refreshments were served, donated by Lisa’s Sweet Shoppe and Catering.
We hope you didn't miss seeing the work of several 7th grade boys’ work of making a huge 3-D farm, with amazing details.
This show was an opportunity to highlight our students’ achievement in the arts; and also allow their talents to be seen beyond their peers, teachers, and parents’ refrigerators!
What beautiful weather for our first Tuesday concert!
The music, good food, and free ice cream was enjoyed by all!
Spring Art Show-Artist Free Play
April 13-14, 20-21, and 27-28
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Photographs, Paintings, Wood and Metal Art (some for sale)
Free admission!
Another wonderful show at the WOWSPACE!
Thank you to T&C Lanes for giving us this opportunity to raise funds for software and our sound system, and thank you to our supportive community!
Three of the four nights were sold out! Crossroads Community Theatre presented another great production to entertain our supportive customers, and the food was wonderful too. Thank you to our wonderful audiences!
A sold-out crowd enjoyed the music of Dueling Pianos on February 9th. Thank you to all who attended this WOW fundraiser for the Art Park-and special thanks to all who donated food and drinks.
Art of the Quilter X– Sew Bee It
4 Awards were presented at the Art of the Quilter X– Sew Bee It quilt show at the Walls of Wittenberg WOWSPACE. 41 quilts including 2 antique quilts and 3 commemorative wallhangings were displayed at the show which ran for 3 weekends. The show included the quilted creations of 24 different quilters from 9 different cities.
225 visitors signed the guest book.
Award of Excellence
This award recognizes the high level of technical skill and difficulty employed by the quilter. The recipient is chosen by local quilt club quilters with entries in the show.
The Award of Excellence went to Teresa Locknane, Wausau, WI for her quilt titled Sunflowers. Teresa’s wallhanging featured sunflowers created using a raw edge applique technique.
People’s Choice
3 Peoples’ Choice awards were presented based on votes cast by visitors to the show who were asked to vote for the quilt or quilts which appealed to them the most. Each visitor was allowed 3 votes.
1st place went to Linda Peterson of Weston, WI for Lakeshore. Linda’s quilt employed soft hues of blue and green batiks in a complicated overall design which incorporated many traditional block patterns.
2nd place was awarded to Dar Ryba-Borchardt of Wittenberg, WI for Cost of Freedom. Depicting a variety of scenes in the life of our soldiers, Dar beautifully pays honor to our veterans and the fallen of the Vietnam War through the use of machine embroidery.
3rd place was awarded to Marge Mech of Wausau, WI for Chenille Warmth. Her quilt made of plaid flannels, employed a unique technique of creating chenille strips to pull the whole piece together.
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