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SUMMARY:Other Country Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Not just any country ensemble\, Other Country Ensemble takes us on a world tour celebrating the diversity of music from other countries around the globe. What do we mean? Just check the line-up! \nMichael Ziegahn – flamenco guitar\, vocals\, cajon\nScott Nieman – oud\, bouzouki\, mandocello\nLaurie Knutson – alto clarinet\, bass clarinet\nSteve Clarke – soprano sax\, C flute\, alto flute\, bass flute\nMark Black – frame drums\, doumbek\, nackers\, misc percussion \n  \nSaturday\, October 26 at 7pm \n(please note time changes from 6pm to 7pm) \nTickets: $15 advance/$18 day of show \nDoors: 6:30pm \nShow: 7pm \n  \nCheck out their latest work\, Covivencia: \nhttps://othercountryensemble.bandcamp.com/album/convivencia-high-definition-audio \n  \nVideo Link Here  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/other-country-ensemble/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drum Circle with Cheri Bunker
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxing and meditative drum circle\, hosted by Alma’s Cheri Bunker. No experience needed. Every third Thursday of the month. All are welcome! \n$10 entry.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/drum-circle-with-cheri-bunker-3/
LOCATION:WI
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SUMMARY:Hiroya Tsukamoto
DESCRIPTION:Hiroya Tsukamoto returns to Big River Theatre Saturday\, October 12\, 2024! \nSaturday\, October 12 at 7pm\nTickets: $20 advance/$25 day of show\nDoors: 6:30\nShow: 7pm\n\nMeet the artist: \n\nHiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say\, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker\, but a soulful and transcendent performer\, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life. \n\nTsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City\, Japanese National Television (NHK)\, International Storytelling Center and United Nations\, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022. \n“Hiroya Tsukamoto may play the guitar with the skill of a virtuoso\, and he may write compelling music that draws from many different cultures and genres\, but if I had to choose one word to describe him it would be orchestrator. ” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine\n \n\n“Hiroya Tsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey ” -Boston Herald \n\n“…chops\, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!”   -Jazz Review.com \n\n\n  \nSocial Media Links: \nWebsite:   www.hiroyatsukamoto.com \nFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/HiroyaMusic \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiroya_tsukamoto/ \n  \n\nYoutube Links: \n1. From Coast to Coast \nhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=85BM_xhZmv0&pp=ygUWaGlyb3lhIG5vcnRoZXJuIGxpZ2h0cw%3D%3D\n2. Gemini Bridge \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aEhApYFtWg \n\n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/hiroya-tsukamoto-2/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T170000
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SUMMARY:Guitar Workship with Hiroya Tsukamoto
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto will lead a comfortable\, informal masterclass (approximately 75 min.) for players of all levels of ability and accomplishment. \nWisdom on scales\, thumb placement\, tunings\, improvisation\, and more to help players improve and expand their talents will be presented with kindness and patience and easy laughter by one of the best fingerstyle players in the world. \nHiroya will demonstrate fingerstyle techniques\, including chords and basic theory\, breaking down elements such as tone and rhythm\, explaining how to apply them to a practice routine. Questions will be warmly received. \n  \nCost: \nWorkshop Only $35 \nWorkshop + Show at 7pm $50 (10% discount)
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/guitar-workship-with-hiroya-tsukamoto/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cimmaron 615
DESCRIPTION:Cimmaron 615 takes the Big River stage Sunday October 6\, at 7pm. \n  \nMeet Cimmaron 615: \nNamed for the Poco classic “Rose of Cimarron” and Nashville’s 615 area code\, every member of Cimarron 615 is a respected songwriter\, accomplished singer\, and virtuosic instrumentalist. The band comprises Rick Lonow (Poco\, Flying Burrito Brothers)\, drums/percussion/vocals; Jack Sundrud (Poco\, Great Plains)\, bass/vocals; Michael Webb (Poco\, Hank Williams Jr.)\, keyboards/mandolin/accordion/vocals; and Ronnie Guilbeau (Flying Burrito Brothers\, Griffin-Yancey-Guilbeau\, Palomino Road)\, guitars/vocals. \n  \nCheck out their music here
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/cimmaron-615/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Good Bye Lenin!
DESCRIPTION:In case you don’t usually celebrate…\n\n\nGerman reunification day is next Thursday\, October 3rd\, and we are going to show one of my favorite movies of all time – “Goodbye\, Lenin!” It’s a classic!!\nWill be shown in German with English subtitles\, so if you don’t like to read\, better brush up on your German.\n\n\nFilm Summary: In 1990 East Berlin\, to protect his fragile mother from a fatal shock after a long coma\, a young man must keep her from learning that her beloved nation of East Germany as she knew it has disappeared.\n\n\nAdmission FREE – 10/3\, 7pm
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/goodbye-lenin/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T190000
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SUMMARY:Elliott Blaufuss with Al Green & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Elliott Blaufuss\, all the way from Nashville is coming to the Big River Theatre in Alma\, WI Saturday\, September 28th! \nIn addition\, Al Green\, all the way from Cochrane\, WI will be opening – truly an unforgettable night. \nElliott is: living in East Nashville TN\, releasing music and playing shows\, staying in motels and taking photos from my car\, producing artists\, playing on sessions\, dancing and bowling\, eating Italian sandwiches. \n  \ntickets: $15 advance/$18 day of show \nCheck him out…
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/elliot-blaufuss/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T203000
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SUMMARY:Film: Alma the Way it Was
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo County Historical Society invites you to remember Alma the way it was. Historical film clips from the 1949 Fall Festival. Gary Evans will share his memories of growing up in Alma as you enjoy this film. Bonus clips from the 1955 Mondovi Centennial Celebration.\n\nWednesday September 25\, 2024\, at 7:00PM\nBig River Theatre-121 S Main St.\, Alma\, WI\nAdmission is free.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/film-alma-the-way-it-was/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Philip Daniel + Elskavon
DESCRIPTION:We’ve got a double feature coming at you! Lincoln\, Nebraska’s Philip Daniel returns to Big River Theatre alongside Minnesota-based electronic ambient artist Elskavon (Chris Bartels) Saturday\, September 21st at 7pm. \nDoors: 6:30pm \nShow: 7:00pm \nTickets: $15 advance/$18 day of show \nMeet Philip: \nOriginating from Lincoln\, Nebraska\, Daniel is a distinguished pianist and composer\, acclaimed for his ability to evoke powerful emotions through his music. He holds a graduate degree in Piano Performance from the UMKC Conservatory and an undergraduate degree in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy from Hastings College. \nWhile pursuing his education\, Daniel uncovered a fervent passion for composing original music. Drawing inspiration from contemporary classical luminaries like Olafur Arnalds\, Nils Frahm\, Philip Glass\, and Max Richter\, he has cultivated a unique musical voice that gracefully merges classical elements\, minimalist soundscapes\, and cinematic qualities. Daniel’s compositions resonate with both seasoned musicians and casual listeners\, creating a profound impact on a diverse audience. \n  \nMeet Elskavon: \nElskavon is the electronic-ambient moniker of Minnesota-based musician Chris Bartels\, whose sonic palette has ranged from spacious and unique drones\, to sample-heavy eclectic electronic pop\, to cinematic and post-rock characteristics. \nIntermixing studio accidents and real-life field recordings with analog synthesizers\, cassette tape and vintage reel-to-reel machines\, the latest album\, Origins\, blends spacious electronics in the realm of Tycho\, Jon Hopkins\, and Tourist\, with songcraft akin to Bon Iver and Ólafur Arnalds. \nGarnering acclaim from outlets such as HypeM and Bandcamp’s editorial teams\, who describe Origins as “full of kaleidoscopic soundscapes that are joyfully danceable and optimistic\,” the album acts as the start of a new era for Elskavon\, one that sees itself breaking out of any and all creative walls or genre boxes. \nLIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS\nhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT7bzUcl0smT3HeXPQdjxGbE_ryItGBib&si=eB8j2GOioSaLcHvB \nPRESS \n“Full of kaleidoscopic soundscapes that are joyfully danceable and optimistic.” – Bandcamp \n“A beautiful and evocative ambient classical collection.” – Higher Plain Music \n“The collaborative debut of ambient-classical composers Elskavon & John Hayes\, the pair’s intent was to frame the sonic strata of their home state of Minnesota’s overlong winter months. They’ve succeeded.” – Aquarium Drunkard \n“As endearing to listen to as it is beautiful.” – Stationary Travels \n“Bartels conjures magic here.” – Mp3Hugger \n“Impressively rich in sonic textures.” – Alfitude \n“[Elskavon] reveals time as malleable\, imitating the manner in which the human mind loops back\, repeats\, distorts\, amplifies and dulls memories\, finally ceding control to neurons and synapses. – A Closer Listen
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/philip-daniel-2/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T190000
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SUMMARY:Drum Circle with Cheri Bunker
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxing and meditative drum circle\, hosted by Alma’s Cheri Bunker. No experience needed. Every third Thursday of the month. All are welcome! \n$10 entry.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/drum-circle-with-cheri-bunker-2/
LOCATION:WI
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T210000
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SUMMARY:Wildwoods
DESCRIPTION:Help us welcome The Wildwoods Friday\, September 6th at 7pm! \nTickets: $17/$20 \n  \nMeet Wildwoods: \nIn the heart of Lincoln\, Nebraska\, The Wildwoods emerge as a folk/Americana trio\, a musical tapestry woven by husband-and-wife duo\, Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin)\, accompanied by bassist Andrew Vaggalis. Their story is a symphony of exploration and connection\, a journey that has taken them from the Midwest to international stages\, carving out a unique place in the folk landscape.  Their presence has graced stages alongside artists such as Mighty Poplar\, Sierra Ferrell\, Aiofe O’ Donovan\, Melissa Carper\, Jamie Wyatt and Joe Nichols at concerts and festivals like Summerfest\, FreshGrass and the Oyster Ridge Music Festival. \nThe Wildwoods have become a force in the folk scene\, boasting accolades like being finalists at the FreshGrass Music Festival Band competition and Gems on VHS “Gems in the Rough” competition in 2023. Their songwriting prowess is underscored by semi-final placements in the International Songwriting competition\, with tracks like “Untitled” and “Way of Train.” Recognized consistently at the Omaha Arts and Entertainment Awards\, they were crowned “Best Band” by the Lincoln Journal Star’s Lincoln Choice Awards in 2022. \n  \nCheck em out! \n\n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/wildwoods/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Anana Kaye
DESCRIPTION:The talented Anana Kaye and her husband Ikrali join us at Big River Theatre Saturday\, August 17th at 7pm! \nDoors: 6:30 \nShow: 7:00pm \nTickets: $13 advance/$15 day of show \nAnana Kaye is a Nashville based Indie Alt-Americana Duo. Hailing from Georgia\, the other one\, where Argonauts sailed to steal The Golden Fleece and  where wine was invented 8000 years ago\, Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel deliver a unique sound we rarely experience in such potent doses today. With influences including Kate Bush\, Nick Cave\, Leonard Cohen\, and David Bowie their music is a genre bending musical experience akin to twisting kaleidoscope.  \nHuffington Post calls them “rich\, strong\, tender\, translucent\, and dynamic. The luminous vibrancy simply embraces the listener\, enfolding you into sumptuousness.” Anana’s voice brings their ambient sound back to reality with it’s luxuriously earthy tone and husky timbre.  \nAnana and Irakli currently live in Nashville TN where they also own and operate Duende Vision\, a professional photo and video production company. They pride themselves on bringing a musical perspective to visual work with stylistic influences wide ranging in time period and geography. Their detailed\, patient\, meticulous and enthusiastic approach has been carefully bringing New York and Nashville artist’s vision to life in a unique fashion. \n  \ncheck em out! \n\n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/anana-kaye/
LOCATION:WI
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T190000
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SUMMARY:Drum Circle with Cheri Bunker
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxing and meditative drum circle\, hosted by Alma’s Cheri Bunker. No experience needed. Every third Thursday of the month. All are welcome! \n$10 entry.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/drum-circle-with-cheri-bunker/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115316
CREATED:20240723T171555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T171555Z
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SUMMARY:Native Americans in Buffalo County
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, July 25 for a special presentation on Native American History in Buffalo County hosted by Buffalo Country Historical Society with special guest Max Bachhuber. A fun and informative evening! Don’t miss it. \nThursday\, July 25 – 7:00pm \nAdmission is free!
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/native-americans-in-buffalo-county/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T210000
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SUMMARY:Lone Piñon
DESCRIPTION:We are THRILLED to welcome Lone Piñon to Big River Theatre Wednesday\, July 24th at 7pm. \nTickets: $17 advance/$20 day of show \n  \nMeet the band: \nLone Piñon is a New Mexican string band\, or “orquesta típica”\, whose music celebrates the integrity and diversity of their region’s cultural roots. With fiddles\, upright bass\, guitars\, accordions\, vihuela\, and bilingual vocals\, they play a wide spectrum of the traditional music that is at home in New Mexico. \nThe Norte has long been a crossroads of cultures\, and centuries of intersecting histories\, trade routes\, migrations\, and cultural movements have endowed the region with an expansive and rich musical heritage that weaves together Spanish\, Mexican\, Indigenous\, European immigrant\, Anglo-American\, and Afro-American musical influences. The oldest strands of this tradition have survived in continuity\, renewed by each new generation’s contribution to core style and repertoire that has been passed from musician to musician\, in some cases over many centuries.  Though rapid cultural change since the ‘50s has led to these sounds becoming scarce in their home territory\, they never fully disappeared–thanks to the elders and past generations that lovingly and tenaciously carried them forward\, renewing the voice of their musical ancestors at each step into changing circumstances. \nThe musicians of Lone Piñon learned from elder musicians who instilled in them a respect for continuity and an example of the radicalism\, creativity\, and cross-cultural solidarity that has always been necessary for musical traditions to adapt and thrive in each generation.  In 2014\, Lone Piñon was founded as a platform for creativity around the oldest sounds of traditional New Mexico string music\, sounds that had all but disappeared from daily life in many Northern New Mexico communities.  Through relationship with elders\, study of field recordings\, connections to parallel traditional music and dance revitalization movements in the US and Mexico\, and hundreds of local and national performances\, they have brought the language of the New Mexico orquesta típica back onto the modern stage\, back onto dance floors\, into a contemporary aesthetic/artistic conversation\, and into the ears of a young generation. \nThe musical landscape of Northern New Mexico bears the record of interconnecting musical movements that cross state\, national\, generational\, and ethnic borders. Lone Piñon’s active and recorded repertoire reflects that complexity\, and has included a wide range of regionally-relevant material (Western swing\, conjunto\, New Mexican Spanish and Mexican ranchera\, Central Mexican son regional\, country\, onda chicana\, etc.) around the core New Mexican violin and accordion-driven polkas\, cunas\, inditas\, valses\, and chotes learned from elders.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/lone-pinon/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240718T190000
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SUMMARY:Drum Circle
DESCRIPTION:Alma’s very own Cheri Bunker is hosting a monthly drum circle\, or “Monthly Mindful Drumming”. Join us every third Thursday (unless otherwise noted) in the cove at the theatre at 6pm. We will be using Native American style drums and hand percussion. Absolutely no experience needed. \nEntry: $10 • 6pm
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/drum-circle/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sounds of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 17 we are joined by an awesome group of people doing awesome things for kids all over the world! Starting in 1991\, Sounds of Hope\, Ltd.\, based in Saint Paul\, Minnesota\, creates performing arts camps and arts & culture camps for young people from countries worldwide. \nSongs of Hope is a six-week\, overnight performing arts summer camp for kids aged 10 and older from around the world. Songs of Hope™ offers participants a unique opportunity to live in community with kids from other countries and cultures while learning and performing music from many countries. \nCome and see what they’re all about! \n  \nSuggested donation: $10 entry \nDoors: 6:30 \nShow: 7pm \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/sounds-of-hope/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115316
CREATED:20240605T163348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T163348Z
UID:4204-1718737200-1718744400@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:Movie Night at BRT
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a movie! Tuesday\, June 18\, 7pm. \nMove: “Crocodile Dundee” \nFREE entry! \nDonations highly cherished
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/movie-night-at-brt-2/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115316
CREATED:20240227T231421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T222040Z
UID:4087-1718478000-1718485200@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:Al Green
DESCRIPTION:Woohoo this is going to be a fun one! Saturday\, June 15 at 7pm!\n\nMeet Al:\nFrom murder ballads to sweet melodic love songs Alexandra Green and Kale Olson-Reed bring their quirky selves and stories to Big Turn. Expect to hear some fiddle\, mado\, and even a little (tasteful) kazoo.\n\nWhen they are not busy raising their 3 kids\, you can hear them playing with some of the Midwest’s best musicians; The Killer Vees\, Church of Cash\, Matt Pudas (of White Iron Band)\, and Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball to name a few.\n\nSaturday\, June 15 at 7pm\nTickets: $13 advance/$15 day of show\nDoors: 6:30\nShow: 7pm
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/al-green/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115316
CREATED:20240605T163152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T163152Z
UID:4202-1718218800-1718226000@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:Movie Night at BRT
DESCRIPTION:Movie Night! Come join us for a movie Wednesday\, June 12 at 7pm. \nMovie: True Lies \nFREE entry! \nDonations highly cherished
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/movie-night-at-brt/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115316
CREATED:20240125T232121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T162400Z
UID:3990-1717786800-1717794000@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:Eli Lev
DESCRIPTION:Singer-Songwriter Eli Lev joins us at Big River Theatre Friday\, June 7th at 7pm! \nDoors:6:30 \nShow: 7:00pm \nTickets: $13 advance/$15 day of show \n  \nMeet Eli: \nRising singer-songwriter Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place\, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment—songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt\, earthy\, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery. The Maryland-based artist has just completed his epic Four Directions project which includes four EPs that were inspired by indigenous traditions he learned while teaching on the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona. His four part EP releases\, All Roads East (2017) and Way out West (2018)\, Deep South (2019)\, and True North (2021) – imaginatively and intrepidly connect spheres and generations within a body of work that is irresistibly uplifting\, emotionally resonant\, and down-to-earth. A cross between The Avett Brothers and The Lumineers\, Lev has opened for both Shooter Jennings and Lee DeWyze\, performed at The Kennedy Center and 9:30 Club in Washington\, DC\, and toured extensively around the world. \n“Eli‘s original\, spirit-filled lyrics become familiar and make you want to join in signing\, clapping\, and dancing as soon as he starts singing. Sweet voice. Kind soul.” – Rhonda Brown\n“His music is inspiring yet raw at the same time. He makes you close your eyes and just imagine there is nothing going on at all. I really enjoy his music and the other musicians that he collaborated with.” – April Watson \n  \nCheck him out: \n\n  \nhttps://elilevmusic.bandcamp.com/album/four-directions \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/eli-lev/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115317
CREATED:20231206T195242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T174039Z
UID:3903-1717182000-1717189200@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:The Rough & Tumble
DESCRIPTION:The Rough & Tumble are a folk/Americana duo\, consisting of Mallory Graham & Scott Tyler. Forming in 2011\, they’ve spent the last 8 years full time in a 16ft camper with two big dogs and one hamster. At home in festival settings\, listening rooms and house concerts\, their commanding stage presence\, engaging performances and affecting songwriting won them Listening Room Network’s Artist of the Year in 2019 and the Independent Music Awards Americana Song of the Year for their song “The Hardest Part. 2021’s We’re Only Family If You Say So\, an album about what it means to be family and then to lose it\, had singles debuting on American Songwriter and The Bluegrass Situation and has been embraced by fans for its stark honesty\, unique storytelling and well-crafted melodies. The band now resides in New Hampshire and their new album\, Only This Far\, was released in May 2023 that has been described as “quality songs\, well written\, well played\, well sung and arranged\, and a pleasure from start to end.” \nFriday\, May 31 at 7pm\nTickets: $17 advance/$20 day of show\nDoors: 6:30\nShow: 7pm \nCheck em out: \n\n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/the-rough-tumble/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115317
CREATED:20240409T192453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T215456Z
UID:4168-1715446800-1715454000@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:We are partnering with Wings Over Alma and River Valley Raptors to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day Saturday\, May 11! We’ve got a lot planned\, so join us for all or any portion of our activities for the day! \nHere’s the schedule: \n1-2pm @ Wings over Alma: \nStart your migration down Main Street by stopping in at Wings Over Alma where you will hear a presentation about bluejays. \n2-4pm @ Wings over Alma:\n \nMeet visual artists\, Kira & Greyley Sabin. They are currently best known for their entries to the duck stamp competition. They will be have their work on display and be present for an artist reception from 2-4pm. They are seriously cool people with some seriously cool artwork. Come say hi! Check out their work here: \nKira Sabin & Greyley Sabin \n5-6pm @ Wings over Alma: \nIt’s a live bird presentation by River Valley Raptors\, who will be bringing an owl\, a hawk and a falcon! This free one hour presentation will be one to remember. \n7-9pm @ Big River Theatre \nEnd your evening at Big River Theatre by watching “Winged Migration” – a documentary that follows several species of birds over the course of four years! FREE ENTRY (& donations highly cherished) \n  \nWinged Migration Trailer:
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/bird-day/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115317
CREATED:20240227T231117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T173905Z
UID:4085-1715281200-1715288400@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:Forrest McCurren
DESCRIPTION:We’ve got Forrest McCurren rolling through Thursday\, May 9 at 7pm! \nMeet Forrest: \nForrest McCurren comes from the heart of the heartland\, where the foothills of the Ozarks meet the Big Muddy: The Middle-of-Missouri. Blazing his own trail while stylistically tipping his hat to the songwriting giants of the past\, McCurren wields the magic of lyricism to cast a light on the many intricacies of everyday life set against vignettes of Middle America. Tackling topics such as: wise words from waitresses\, heartbroken high school football standouts\, and tattooed trailer park lovers\, McCurren writes songs for good people that got bad grades in school\, are drunk on dreams\, and still trying to figure out if life is sour or sweet. \nThursday\, May 9 at 7pm\nTickets: $13 advance/$15 day of show\nDoors: 6:30\nShow: 7pm \n  \nListen up:
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/forrest-mccurren/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115317
CREATED:20240419T204401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T203811Z
UID:4185-1714849200-1714856400@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a movie! Celebrate with us on the eve of Cinco de Mayo with us and Zorro! Yes\, Zorro\, complete with margaritas and maybe a little mezcal. \nMovie: The Mask of Zorro \nSaturday\, May 4th\, 7pm \nall ages \nfree free free!
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/movie-night-9/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115317
CREATED:20240419T194923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T204618Z
UID:4176-1714813200-1714820400@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Cartoons
DESCRIPTION:Cartoons on tap Saturday\, May 4th at 9am! \nPopcorn\, dry cereal\, coffee and Pop Tarts will be available! \nSaturday\, May 4\, 9am \n$2
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/saturday-morning-cartoons-2/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115317
CREATED:20240307T210059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T173745Z
UID:4096-1714762800-1714770000@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:Buffalo Nichols
DESCRIPTION:Buffalo Nichols joins us at Big River Theatre Friday\, May 3!\nyou’re not going to want to miss this one\, folks. \nDoors: 6:30 \nShow: 7pm \nTickets: $20/$25 \nOn his second album\, The Fatalist\, Carl “Buffalo” Nichols does things with the blues that might catch you off guard. There’s 808 programming\, chopped up Charley Patton samples\, washes of synth. There’s a consideration of the fullness of the sonic stage and the atmospherics of the music that can only come with a long engagement with electronic music. But this is no gimmicky hybrid or attempt to turn the blues into 21st century music by simply dressing it with skittering hi-hats. Nichols’ vision for the blues is of a form of music that’s intimately tied to everyday life in 2023\, something that’s reflected not only in the choice of instrumentation\, but in the complexities of the songwriting and the gray areas his lyrics explore. This is music that comes straight from the present\, and as such\, it’s a reminder that the same shit that drove the first blues singers to pick up a guitar is still present behind the throbs of deep bass hits today. The Fatalistsounds unlike any blues record you’re likely to hear in 2023. \n  \nCheck him out:
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/buffalo-nichols/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115317
CREATED:20240419T203434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T203447Z
UID:4178-1714244400-1714251600@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:Community Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a movie! \nMovie: Holes \n-7pm \n-all ages \n-Free Free Free!
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/community-movie-night/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115317
CREATED:20231023T165655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T055938Z
UID:3792-1714158000-1714165200@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:The Neighborhood Quartet
DESCRIPTION:A bass\, a guitar\, drums\, and a vibraphone\, The Neighborhood Quartet joins Big River Theatre Friday\, April 26 at 7pm. Their performance at BRT falls right around the release of their latest album\, set to release April 20\, 2024! \nDoors: 6:30pm \nShow: 7:00pm \nTickets: $15advance/$18 at the door \n  \nMeet the quartet: \nRemember sitting in your living room as kid? The shag carpet tickling the back of your legs. You were chewing on your Marathon bar and sipping from a can of Rondo Soda while watching your favorite TV show… was it CHiPs or S.W.A.T.?… Doesn’t matter they both were great and so was the music in them. The Neighborhood Quartet might just take you back to those times with their groovy 70’s theme song inspired tunes\, but sorry Rondo is long gone\, but I’m sure you will find something from the bar to crush your thirst! \nThe quartet’s unique instrumentation brings a sound that is ethereal and groovy. They blend pop and soul influences with roots and jazz to bring a fresh take on tunes that fit perfectly with whatever you are drinking. \nCheck out their latest video:
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/the-neighborhood-quartet/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T115317
CREATED:20240419T203805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T203821Z
UID:4181-1713812400-1713819600@www.almatheater.com
SUMMARY:Decoding the Driftless
DESCRIPTION:We are THRILLED to announce that we will be showing “Decoding the Driftless” this coming Monday\, April 22nd\, Earth Day! We will be joined by a very special guest\, Ryan C. Howe\, who will both talk a little bit about the film and share his music with us.\n\n\n\nOn April 22nd\, 2023\, we met the very special George Howe\, who helped lift us off the ground on our first day of reopening\, pulling in a full house as he presented “Decoding the Driftless”. We’re extremely grateful for the time he took to freely share his passion and knowledge\, helping us understand and recognize the beauty of the place we live. We can’t wait to honor his work and legacy again this year\, Monday\, April 22nd at 7pm\, and couldn’t think of a better person to present this work than Ryan.\n\n\nFree entry! Donations highly cherished.\n\n\nDoors: 6:30\nShow: 7:00
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/decoding-the-driftless-2/
LOCATION:WI
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