ArtHaus Events

ArtHaus Events
Winter-Spring 2010

From First Fridays to Poetry Slams, ArtHaus has events that are fun for everyone. So dust off those dancing shoes, shake off those work-day blues, and come on down and check out our events! You'll have fun, we promise.

Baker London Presents: The Wapsipinicon

DATE: January 15
TIME: 8:00pm
COST: $5

Originally a solo project for Cloud Cult’s Shawn Neary, the Wapsipinicon has evolved into an orchestra of multi-instrumentalists, specializing in slow-burning Americana: full, layered, and awash in harmony. The Wapsipinicon is: Shawn Neary on guitar and vocals, Adam Svec on keyboards and vocals, Scott Hefte on bass, trombone, and vocals, and Ted Held on pedal steel.

“Baker London Presents” was created to support and promote emerging artists and provide a venue for live music in Decorah. Founded in honor of Baker London's alter ego, Trevor Grimm, “Baker London Presents” aims to ensure his legacy will live on through this series of concerts at ArtHaus. If you appreciate good music, like to support young musicians, and want to keep it local, BYOB and grab a seat at the next “Baker London Presents” show.

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First Friday: Winter Poetry Slam

DATE: February 5
TIME: 8:00pm
COST: $5/$3 students
LOCATION: Decorah Elks Lodge

The ArtHaus Poetry Slam has become a not-to-be-missed Decorah event! Poetry leaps off the page in this energetic and wildly popular evening celebrating the spoken word. The evening starts off with a Featured Artist, followed by Original Voices (perform 2 minutes or less of your own work), and the Slam (perform 2 minutes or less of your own or someone else’s work in a good-natured competition complete with prizes and Applause-o-Meter). Call ArtHaus to sign up to perform! (recommended for adults, ages 16 and up.)

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Valentine Jewelry Fair

DATE: Saturday, February 6
TIME: 10:00am-5:00pm
COST: FREE

Diamonds are a gal’s best friend? How about beaded earrings, river stone amulets, a smoky quartz necklace and much more! ArtHaus is lucky to have made its home in an area that values and supports a thriving community of jewelry artists. Stop by our Valentine Jewelry Fair for a sampler of what the local talent has to offer and you’ll be sure to find something that catches your eye in plenty of time for Valentines Day!

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Upstart Crow Presents: “Lessons from Cancer College” Written by Nancy K. Barry

DATE: February 19-28
TIME: February 19, 20, 26 & 27 at 8:00 pm; February 21 & 28 at 7:00pm
COST: $10/$5 students
LOCATION: ArtHaus

What happens when a middle-aged college professor finds herself enrolled in a nine-month course of treatment for breast cancer? This one-woman show explores the anxiety and questions that emerge when the teacher becomes the student--of a disease, of a battery of treatments, and of her own changing body. Assuming it will be a manageable task to continue teaching through cancer, she’s is surprised--and ultimately healed--by the revelation that somehow cancer is teaching through her. Kristen Underwood performs this original adaptation that resonates with power and humor.

Sponsored in part by The Family Care Clinic/David and Kirsten Heine.

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Young Artists Open Stage

DATE: Saturday, March 6
TIME: 7:00pm
COST: $5/$3 students
Location: Decorah Elks Lodge

ArtHaus is pleased to host the return of this great performance opportunity for the many talented 12-17 year olds in our community! Last fall’s sold-out show was incredible – you don’t want to miss this one. We’ve moved it to the Elks so grab your friends and come support these young artists on the rise. Musicians, singers, solos, duets, trios, actors, poets… call ArtHaus for performance guidelines, or to sign up!

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First Friday: Jazz Club

DATE: April 2
TIME: 8:00-10:00pm
COST: FREE

Drop by for a night of cool cats and hot jazz! Members of the ArtHaus Jazz Workshop will have you groovin’ to jazz rhythms—you don’t have to wear a beret but you might want to wear black. BYOB.

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Baker London Presents: Artist to be announced

DATE: April 16
TIME: 8:00pm
COST: $5

“Baker London Presents” was created to support and promote emerging artists and provide a venue for live music in Decorah. Founded in honor of Baker London's alter ego, Trevor Grimm, “Baker London Presents” aims to ensure his legacy will live on through this series of concerts at ArtHaus. If you appreciate good music, like to support young musicians, and want to keep it local, BYOB and grab a seat at the next “Baker London Presents” show.

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Spring Poetry Slam

DATE: April 23 (yep, Shakespeare’s birthday!)
TIME: 8:00pm
COST: $5/$3 students
LOCATION: Decorah Elks Lodge

The ArtHaus Poetry Slam has become a not-to-be-missed Decorah event! Poetry leaps off the page in this energetic and wildly popular evening celebrating the spoken word. The evening starts off with a Featured Artist, followed by Original Voices (perform 2 minutes or less of your own work), and the Slam (perform 2 minutes or less of your own or someone else’s work in a good-natured competition complete with prizes and Applause-o-Meter). Call ArtHaus to sign up to perform! (recommended for adults, ages 16 and up.)

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May Day Garden Party & ArtHaus Fundraiser

DATE: Saturday, May 1
TIME: 6:00-9:00 pm Silent Auction, live music, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar; 8:00 pm Live Auction!
LOCATION: Decorah Elks Lodge
COST: $10

Support ArtHaus by bidding on the work of outstanding local artists, both student and professional, in this celebration of the creative season: Spring! Ladybug Landscapes and ArtHaus students will bedeck ArtHaus in greenery and décor for the occasion. Last spring’s Garden Party was a fantastic success – you won’t want to miss it this year!

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First Friday: Heay Metal Exhibit and Artist Reception for Kelly Ludeking

DATE: May 7
TIME: 7:00-9:00pm
COST: FREE

Join us for a new perspective on heavy metal! Sculptor Kelly Ludeking got his start right here in the Decorah Schools before going out to further his education--and fuel his love for molten metal. ArtHaus welcomes Kelly back to the area to showcase some of his own amazing creations, as well as metalwork created by Tom Sheppard’s Middle School students during Kelly’s residency with them in April.

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Upstart Crow Presents: “Twelfth Night” by Wm. Shakespeare

DATE: May 15-16
TIME: Saturday, May 15, 2:00pm & 7:00pm, Sunday, May 16, 2:00pm, (family preview Friday May 14, 7:00pm)
COST: $5/$3 students
LOCATION: Decorah Elks Lodge

Upstart Crow Theatreworks presents this production of one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies. This topsy-turvy tale of true love and mistaken identities is set on the fictional isle of Illyria, where no one may be quite what they seem. From the moment a lovesick duke utters his opening lament (“If music be the food of love, play on…”), you’ll be swept up in the adventures of an unforgettable cast of characters.

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