Native American Community Connections
Northern Wisconsin is home to some rich cultural heritage . This year we honor that heritage in several events at the tent . June-July Building of an Ojibwe Wigwam led by Michael Charette ( Laughing Fox )
June 13 New First Night Blessing of the Tent with Gerry DePerry and Frank Montano 7:30PM Michael Charette on grounds to talk about Wigwam project 6:30PM July 12 Dreamcatcher Making workshop with Kat Werchouski 11:00AM FREE July 12 Michael Charette discusses the Wigwam project 2:00PM FREE July 12 Laughing Fox performs on Tent Show Radio Live 7:30PM July 19 Native Expressions Drum & Dance Free Family Matinee 1:00PM FREE
Part of the Essentia Health Free Family Series Aug 8 Frank Montano workshop on Native American flutes and Ojibwe culture
1:00PM FREE Sept . 4 Student Matines with Native Pride Dancers and Special Guests
10:30AM and 1:00PM FREE
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Michael Charette discusses the Wigwam project 6:30PM Native Pride Dancers with Special Guests 7:30PM Native Expressions Drummers on the grounds pre-show
NEW EVENT ! Bluegrass Camp for Kids
Aug . 19 – 21 9:30am – 3:30 each day Ages 8-19 recommended Tuition : $ 150 Early Registration /$ 175 after July 1 ( scholarships available )
A unique experience for your child to be exposed to bluegrass , old-time , and folk music . It is a well rounded camp , teaching everything from individual instruments ( beginning through advanced ), to dance , singing , jamming , songwriting , and performing . Children gain a love for traditional music that will last them their entire lifetime . Go to www . bigtop . org for more info .
Subject to change . Please check www . bigtop . org for up-to-date information or call 715-373-5552 .
Thanks to The Apostle Islands Area Community Fund , an affiliate of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation and the Chequamegon Bay Arts Council for providing funds for these activities .
Grant support provided by Chequamegon Bay Arts Council
Essentia Health FREE Family Series
No tickets necessary . Everyone is welcome !
Join us under the Big Top for our free performances that are fun for people of all ages . The cost of bringing these performances to you is underwritten by our generous sponsors and grantors . Salute to these wonderful community members !
Additional sponsorship support provided by Chippewa Valley Bank , The Inn on Madeline Island , Memorial Medical Center , & Von Holzen ’ s Chevrolet .
Sami Dare Hypnotist Sat ., June 21 , 1:00 Hilarious stage show as Sami hypnotizes audience members- great fun !
The Zinghoppers Sat ., July 5 , 1:00 Emmy Award-winning children ’ s show – Dance and hip-hop music for kids .
The Okee Dokee Brothers Sat ., July 12 , 1:00 Music that inspires you to get outside and experience nature .
Native Expressions Drum & Dance Sat ., July 19 , 1:00 Celebrated Native American dance troupe from Red Cliff .
Creole for Kidz with Terrance Simien Sun ., July 27 , 1:00 Indigenous music and culture of Southern Louisiana .
ComedySportz Improv Theater Sun ., Aug . 31 , 1:00 Light-hearted insanity – improvisational , family-friendly comedy
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