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SUMMARY:Sprig of That @ Big River Theatre
DESCRIPTION:We can’t wait to host Sprig of That\, September 23 at 7pm. Sprig of That is a tabla\, fiddle\, and guitar trio playing a hearty Midwest-raised and globally inspired acoustic stew. Drawing inspiration from the work of cross-genre pioneers like Zakir Hussain\, Chris Thile\, and Béla Fleck\, they play music that is at once both steeped in tradition(s) and thoroughly modern. Though this combination of instruments might seem unexpected at first glance\, Sprig has left an immediate and lasting impression on all who have heard and seen them. \nDoors at 6:30\, show starts at 7pm \nTickets: $15 \n  \nYou won’t want to miss this one.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/sprig-of-that-big-river-theatre/
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SUMMARY:Sarah Morris & Haley Rydell
DESCRIPTION:Sarah Morris and Haley Rydell make their way down to the Big River Theatre September 16 at 7pm. These two lyrically-driven singer songwriters hail from Minneapolis\, MN\, singing and writing and independently as well as collaborating together. \n  \nMeet Sarah: \nAs songwriter\, lover\, mother\, and witness\, acclaimed Minneapolis Americana artist Sarah Morris invites us to join her in missing the forest for the trees\, with songs that count and celebrate the glorious details of our messy\, magical\, everyday lives. \n2018 Kerrville New Folk Winner; twice-named Midwest Country Music Organization’s Songwriter of the Year\, Sarah Morris aims to document the glorious details of our messy\, magical lives. Called a “A bright\, clear\, brilliant songwriter” (L’Etoile Magazine)\, Morris wields a keen eye and a captivating voice offering poignant and relatable songs with timeless melodies. \n“What a voice\, never showy or seeking the limelight\, just impressive within the requirements of the song and that in itself\, in this day and age\, is a rare thing.” – DANCING ABOUT ARCHITECTURE \n  \nMeet Haley: \nFargo raised fiddler\, singer and songwriter\, Haley Rydell’s memorable melodies and honest lyrics have been makign their way across the country. Rydell has been performing for nearly 20 years in a plethora of projects \, most recent Ryan Necci and the Buffalo Gospel and The Lowland Lakers. Although best known for her top-notch fiddle playing and her Christine McVie-esque harmonies\, the Minneapolis-based artist has been quietly making a name for herself as a first-rate songwriter. Now\, with the release of her solo album Midwestern Daughter\, she shows why her work has been called\, “Absolutely gorgeous\, like Patty Griffin sitting in with the Weepies” (Denver Westwood). 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/sarah-morris-haley-rydell/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Russ Parish & The Lone Oaks
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning singer-songwriter Russ Parish joins us at the Big River Theater Friday\, August 11th. From profoundly emotive\, Faithful originals\, to a back catalogue of pop\, rock and country classics spanning six decades\, Russ masters the moment with confidence and style. His charismatic and charming sets have won over venues across the US\, showcasing effortless transitions from the likes of The Beatles to Ed Sheeran\, from Chris Stapleton to American rock legends the Eagles. \nTickets: $15 \nDoors @ 6:30pm \nShowtime @ 7:30pm \nhttps://www.russparrishmusic.com/home \n  \nAbout the band: \nPassionately uniting music fans amidst the warmth and glow of hope and positivity\, Russ Parrish brings together organic pop-rock arrangements and deeply moving\, expressive vocals\, for a sound that’s all at once familiar\, uplifting\, and refreshingly pure. \nAn award-winning singer and songwriter with a multitude of live shows to his name\, Russ Parrish excels on the stage. His Nashville roots pour through as the natural performer calms and connects with audiences across the board. Whatever the venue or event\, from popular bars to breweries\, state and county fairs\, resorts and even festivals\, Russ Parrish creates a welcoming\, immersive and musically impressive realm of escapism for even the most stubborn or fired-up of crowds. \nHaving relocated to Minnesota in 2016\, Russ Parrish has gone from strength to strength as both a recording artist and well-respected live performer. \nStylishly fusing the delicacy of acoustic guitar play with breathy\, expressive and increasingly powerful vocals\, Russ Parrish’s naturally compelling sound has already won him the top prize in a plethora of renowned competitions – the John Lennon Songwriting Contest\, the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest\, and the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest. \nIn recent years\, Parrish also received an Honorable Mention in American Songwriter Magazine’s Lyric Contest\, along with NSAI’s Song Contest\, presented by CMT. His accolades speak volumes\, but his music is where the true magic resides. Notably a songwriter of depth\, honesty and integrity\, Russ Parrish has continuously connected with his fans across dozens of heartfelt\, soulful and beautiful releases\, and has subsequently amassed thousands of streams online for his original works.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/russ-parish-big-river-theatre/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Madisen Ward @ Big River Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Madisen Ward will be joining us in Alma July 28th before continuing his journey north where he will join Mary Mack and Harmstead for a show in to Hayward\, WI. Madisen Ward writes what can be described as “wildly original songs drawing from timeless American genres such as roots\, folk\, Americana\, and blues.” Don’t miss it! \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/madisen-ward-big-river-theatre/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Taylor James Donskey with Johanna Mathews
DESCRIPTION:You’re not going to want to miss this one. Two talented solo singer-songwriters\, Taylor James Donskey and Johanna Mathews take the Big River Theatre stage July 22nd\, starting at 7pm. \nAdvance tickets just $10! \nTickets go up to $15 day of show. \n  \nMeet the artists: \nTaylor James Donskey \nTaylor James Donskey is a lover and writer of songs. He is known for his work in the Minneapolis/St.Paul music scene as a side-man bassist\, music instructor\, host and soloist. He works to foster growth & connection through music. His songs tell stories of the everyday folks; stories set in the comfortable American styles of folk\, alt-country\, rock and indie. \nAbsorbing the sounds of the many bands he’s played in The Lowland Lakers\, Lena Elizabeth\, The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League\, Barbaro\, Donskey has carved a unique spot for himself in the Twin Cities music scene that includes elements of pop\, bluegrass\, folk and jazz. \nRaised in La Crosse\, Wisconsin and influenced by his time in the Driftless Region\, he picked up the bass at 14 and began his life as a sideman. He played in pop punk bands and school jazz combos. He sang in choirs and played trumpet\, trombone\, percussion and most importantly\, the bass. This led him to playing paid gigs in high school\, sitting in with his uncle’s cover band. \nRecognizing his talent\, his uncle gave him a Sigma acoustic guitar. “He bought it in the seventies\, and I’ve continued to play it. A relentless old companion\, it has followed me wherever I go\, and it is the instrument from which many of my songs have grown.” \nJohanna Mathews \nBorn and raised in Minnesota\, Johanna Mathews has been performing her original songs at some of the top venues throughout the Twin Cities for over 10 years. Her music is haunting\, soulful\, and contemplative. She seeks to create a space for processing what we feel but may not have words to express. She has released one indie-folk EP\, titled Hank (her childhood nickname)\, and plans to release more music soon!
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/taylor-james-donskey-with-johanna-matthews/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Vogts Sisters @ Big River Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The Vogts Sisters are coming to town! July 7th\, 7:00 pm. \nDoors @ 6:30pm \nShow starts @ 7:00pm \n  \nMeet the sisters: \nThe Vogts Sisters ~ Sweet Sister Harmony from America’s Heartland \nTouring the Midwest since May 2012\, the Vogts Sisters (pronounced “Votes”) have gained widespread recognition for their vocal arrangements and tight sisterly harmonies. They perform in varied environments\, including festivals\, theatres\, coffee houses\, and even family parlors. \n“With haunting harmonies and wickedly creative songs\, the Vogts Sisters…stand out in a crowded field of similar performers\, with a fresh sound from America’s Heartland.” -Ozark Highlands Radio \nThe Vogts Sisters have garnered numerous awards in regional and international songwriting competitions\, including Best Duo in the 15th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards. The girls have over thirty original songs that fit seamlessly into their acoustic Americana-Folk act\, blending timeless music with sibling harmony. \nWhile the sisters play a goodly portion of original material\, they also include covers from favorite artists such as Emmylou Harris and Gillian Welch. They plan to release their first full cover album in Spring 2023. Other albums of original work include Broken Ties (2018)\, Homeward (2016)\, and My Own Dixie (2015). \nPraised for their graceful yet vulnerable performances\, the Vogts Sisters remain humble\, possessing a highly developed sense of who they are and what they represent. \nMaggie and Abigail play a Collings CJ35 guitar. Abigail also plays a Collings MT mandolin. Maggie plays a Czech violin made by John Juzek in 1927. \nhttps://vogtssisters.com \n  \nCheck out their music here–> \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcHLt-HKxSpltPoHpgRzkQ
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/the-vogts-sisters-big-river-theatre/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Swallows and Amazons - presented by Alma Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this family-friendly free movie\, “Swallows and Amazons”\, presented by the Alma Public Library as a part of their 2023 summer reading program. \nAdmission: Free \nTime: 7:30 pm \n  \nAbout the film: \n\n\n\nFour children dream of escaping the tedium of a summer holiday with their mother. When finally given permission to camp on their own on an island in the middle of a vast lake in the Lake District\, they are overjoyed\, but when they get there they discover they may not be alone. The battle for ownership of a lonely island teaches them the skills of survival\, the value of friendship and the importance of holding your nerve. Based on the novel by Arthur Ransome.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/swallows-and-amazons-presented-by-alma-public-library/
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SUMMARY:Patchouli @ Big River Theatre
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to host the magnificent\, colorful\, full of life – Patchouli! June 10th @ 7pm. \nDoors open at 6:30\nShow at 7pm\nTickets $12 in Advance\, $15 at door\n\nLimited seating!! Don’t miss it!\nMeet the band: \nPatchouli & Terra Guitarra have performed over 5\,000 shows\, toured a million miles on the road supporting 22 CD releases\, performed on TV\, film and are played on radio programs around the World. Their soulful fusion of blazing Spanish and world guitar instrumentals\, heartstring tugging lyrics\, lush vocal harmonies\, and epic folk rock anthems infused with a visible onstage chemistry guarantees to make the night an uplifting one of music that will leave you uniquely inspired and excited to pick that old guitar back up. \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/patchouli-big-river-theatre/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Princess Bride @ Big River Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 3rd as your next stop in the Fire in the Shire celebrations! We will be showing the 1987 classic film\, “Princess Bride”. Sword fighting\, giants\, medieval torture machines? Say no more\, I’m there! \nBring the fam! \nYouth tickets $5 \nAdult ticket $7 \nAbout the film: \nA bedridden boy’s grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles\, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/princess-bride-big-river-theatre/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T213000
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SUMMARY:Tommy Bentz Band LIVE @ Big River Theatre!
DESCRIPTION:The time is right and Big River Theatre is BACK with the Tommy Bentz Band on May 13th @ 7:00pm!  \nTickets $15 – click here for tickets! \nDoors @ 6:30 \nShow @ 7:00  \nMeet the band: \nThe Tommy Bentz Band has been in existence for over 15 years & jams in the style of “Allman Brothers meets Van Morrison”. The band performs songs from their 6 original albums\, live DVD and CD\, and unique covers from Cream/Clapton\, The Band\, SRV\, Beatles\, and more. Their latest album “1000 Reasons” was released in May of 2021. TBB tours regionally\, has toured overseas for over 10 years and competed in the International Blues Challenge (IBC) with artists from around the world in Memphis\, TN in January\, 2020\, representing the State of Wisconsin.  \nNext step: get yer rear in gear and come on down to Big River Theatre May 13th. Can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/tommy-bentz-band-live-big-river-theatre/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
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SUMMARY:Decoding the Driftless @ Big River Theatre
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 6:30pm \nDecoding the Driftless – A film of science exploration and adventure\nWhat better way celebrate the return of the Big River Theatre on Earth Day 2023 than with a FREE showing of Decoding the Driftless? Includes new extended-cut with bonus films: Tundra Swans\, The Places in Decoding the Driftless\, and more! Hope to see you there! \n  \nAbout the film: \nJoin us for a wild ride of adventure above\, on\, and below the amazing Driftless Region! Emmy- winning filmmakers George Howe\, Tim Jacobson\, Rob Nelson\, and Neil Rettig have teamed up with Jonas Stenstrom of Untamed Science\, to capture fantastic footage of the Driftless Region\, and weave it into a compelling story\, in a way never done before. You’ll soar over ancient rugged bluffs\, skim the surface of primordial rivers\, venture deep underground to mysterious secret worlds\, marvel at sacred archeological treasures\, and hang perilously over massive rock cliffs. One thing for sure\, you’ll never forget this film\, and you’ll want to share it with everyone you know! \n  \nFilmmaker George Howe will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A \nDecoding the Driftless Website
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/decoding-the-driftless-a-film-of-science-exploration-and-adventure/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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SUMMARY:Pat Travers Rockin House Party
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 12\, 8pm CST\nPat Travers is excited to be performing for you virtually and bringing live music to fans during this unusual time! \nSaturday\, December 12\, 8pm(CST) 9pm(EST) watch at:\nhttps://rockinhouseparty.com/BigRiverTheatre\n(click the link to get tickets)
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/pat-travers-rockin-house-party/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200925T200000
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SUMMARY:Johnny A. Staydium-at-Home
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 25\, 2020 – 8pm cst\nJohnny A. Staydium-at-Home\nWe miss concerts and hope to see you again very soon.  In the meantime\, we’re looking to keep the music going with some great live streamed shows and are proud to announce Big River Theatre is participating in the Johnny A. Just Me…And My Guitars “Stay-dium at Home” Virtual Tour.  On Friday September 25th join guitar virtuoso\, and former Yardbird lead guitarist\, Johnny A. as he broadcasts live online celebrating the British Songbook of the 60s and beyond!  Catch an amazing show in full HD from multiple cameras and pro audio all while supporting Big River Theatre\, our staff\, and touring musicians when we can’t be together.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/johnny-a-staydium-at-home/
LOCATION:Live Stream: Big River Theatre
CATEGORIES:Live Stream Music Event
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SUMMARY:Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Live Stream
DESCRIPTION:Thursday September 10\, 7pm CST\nWe had such a fantastic time for our first stream concert that we are excited announce our next live stream concert flowing to you virtually from The Big River Theatre. \nThursday September 10\, 7pm(CST) 8pm(EST) watch at:\nwww.facebook.com/patchoulimusic\n(bookmark this page to find the link easily on the night of the event) \n  \nEvent is free and open to the public\, accessible on the night of the event\, on Facebook at the performer’s page. \nYou do not need to buy tickets\, but you are encouraged to support the performer by utilizing their virtual tip jar: \nEnjoying the show? please support us! Go to our Tip Jar\nhttp://www.patchouli.net/virtual-tip-jar \nOur new Patchouli album “Nothing But Heart” is out now\nListen & Order the new CD at http://www.patchouli.net/nothing-but-heart-cd \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/patchouli-terra-guitarra-live-stream-3/
LOCATION:Live Stream: Big River Theatre
CATEGORIES:Live Stream Music Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200618T190000
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SUMMARY:Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Live Stream
DESCRIPTION:Thursday June 18\, 7pm CST\nWe had such a fantastic time for our first stream concert that we are excited announce our next live stream concert flowing to you virtually from The Big River Theatre. \nThursday June 18 7pm(CST) 8pm(EST) watch at:\nwww.facebook.com/patchoulimusic\n(bookmark this page to find the link easily on the night of the event) \n  \nEvent is free and open to the public\, accessible on the night of the event\, on Facebook at the performer’s page. \nYou do not need to buy tickets\, but you are encouraged to support the performer by utilizing their virtual tip jar: \nEnjoying the show? please support us! Go to our Tip Jar\nhttp://www.patchouli.net/virtual-tip-jar \nOur new Patchouli album “Nothing But Heart” is out now\nListen & Order the new CD at http://www.patchouli.net/nothing-but-heart-cd \n  \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/patchouli-terra-guitarra-live-stream-2/
LOCATION:Live Stream: Big River Theatre
CATEGORIES:Live Stream Music Event
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SUMMARY:Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Live Stream
DESCRIPTION:Saturday June 6\, 7pm CST\nWe had such a fantastic time for our first stream concert that we are excited announce our next live stream concert flowing to you virtually from The Big River Theatre. \nSat June 6 7pm(CST) 8pm(EST) watch at: www.facebook.com/patchoulimusic \nEvent is free and open to the public\, accessible on the night of the event\, on Facebook at the performer’s page. You do not need to buy tickets\, but you are encouraged to support the performer by utilizing their virtual tip jar: \nEnjoying the show? please support us\,\nOur tip jar is at :\nhttp://www.patchouli.net/virtual-tip-jar \nOur new Patchouli album “Nothing But Heart” is out now\nListen & Order the new CD at http://www.patchouli.net/nothing-but-heart-cd
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/patchouli-terra-guitarra-live-stream/
LOCATION:Live Stream: Big River Theatre
CATEGORIES:Live Stream Music Event
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SUMMARY:Gretchen Peters
DESCRIPTION:Gretchen Peters \nFriday\, February 28\, 7:30-9pm\nThere’s a bittersweet beauty to the passing of time — the changes it brings are just as often heartbreaking as they are heartwarming. The inevitable tension that arises from that sway is Gretchen Peters’ most trusted muse. “The years go by like days. Sometimes the days go by like years. And I don’t know which one I hate the most\,” she sings in “Arguing with Ghosts\,” the hauntingly wistful opening cut on her new album\, Dancing with the Beast. \nBeauty tempered by dread\, sorrow buoyed by hope\, these are the ever-present tugs of war that make life worth living and songs worth writing. And they are the over-riding themes that make Gretchen Peters one of her generation’s most compelling singer/songwriters. \nTickets are 16 in advance\, 18 day of show
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/gretchen-peters/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200223T203000
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SUMMARY:Firefall - SOLD OUT!!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday February 23\, 2020\, 7:30 – 8:30pm\nSOLD OUT!!\nIn an age where new bands come and go\, Firefall has enjoyed a career that spans more than forty years and shows no sign of slowing down. Firefall’s commercial success includes three Gold albums\, two Platinum albums and eleven chart-topping singles. The band’s biggest hit\, “You Are the Woman” has been played on commercial radio more than 7\,000\,000 times and has also appeared in many movies and television shows.  \nOver the past four decades\, Firefall has toured the world and shared stages with other iconic bands such as Fleetwood Mac\, The Band\, The Beach Boys\, Kenny Loggins\, Journey\, Heart\, ELO and Marshall Tucker Band. \nCurrently touring with three original members (Jock Bartley\, David Muse\, Mark Andes)\, longtime drummer Sandy Ficca and talented newcomer Gary Jones\, Firefall continues to make great music for a loyal following\, adding new fans at each show. \nMore info: http://firefallofficial.com/  \n$30 in advance\, $35 at the door
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/firefall/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T164138
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SUMMARY:Chris Koza
DESCRIPTION:January 18\, 2020\, 7:30 – 9:30pm\nChris Koza is a composer and performer based in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. Both solo and with his band Rogue Valley\, he has supported and shared the stage with artists such as Brandi Carlile\, Ingrid Michaelson\, The Jayhawks\, Neko Case\, Kathleen Edwards\, Dan Wilson\, Stephen Kellogg\, This is the Kit\, and Tift Merrit\, among others. His music appears regularly on ABCʼs General Hospital and 60 Minutes\, and his song “Be Wild” will be featured as the soundtrack to an upcoming State of Minnesota tourism campaign. His song (Rogue Valley) “The Wolves and the Ravens” was featured in Ben Stillerʼs film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. \nSleepwalkers Part 1 is Chrisʼs seventh solo release\, following Exit Pesce (2004)\, Patterns (2006)\, A Friend of a Friend EP (2006)\, The Dark Delirious Morning (2008)\, In Real Time (2014)\, and Beyond the Divide: A Film Soundtrack (2014). Additionally\, Chris has also released 5 albums with his band Rogue Valley and 2017ʼs electro-pop collection Off The Screen under the moniker Nobody Kid. \nIn addition to releasing and producing his own music\, Chris is also involved with other projects including performing with Minnesota-based artists The New Standards and Little Fevers. Chris also records and produces other artists\, most recently 2 EPs for buzzworthy rockers Early Eyes. \nThe music Chris produces is rooted in Americana but heeds its own spirit. Born out of folk\, country\, storytelling and rock ʼn roll\, Chris both honors and builds on Americana traditions by incorporating a unique pop-music sensibility\, subtle synthesizers\, rich harmonies\, and imaginative production choices. But despite late-night deep dives in the studio\, Chris never strays from the core of the song itself and isn’t afraid to let a raw vocal and woodsy acoustic guitar deliver the story. Chris performs solo\, as a duo\, and with a band of almost any other configuration. \n$13 in advance\, $15 at the door
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/chris-koza/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200109T210000
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SUMMARY:Good Morning Bedlam with Nickel & Rose
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 9\, 2020 – 7pm-9pm\nGood Morning Bedlam has become an innovative force in the folk scene with 15 national tours in 44 states. Their shows are known for their contagious energy\, with members careening about the stage\, jumping and dancing with a wild playfulness. With tight soaring three part harmonies\, and thumping kick-drum\, they captivate their audience night after night with no intention of slowing down. Every song is a unique twist on what is generally dubbed as folk music.
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/good-morning-bedlam-with-nickel-rose/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T164138
CREATED:20191105T152944Z
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SUMMARY:Evening of Holiday Music with Vicky Emerson
DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Holiday Music with Vicky Emerson\nSaturday\, December 7 @ 7:30pm\nTickets are $15
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/evening-of-holiday-music-with-vicky-emerson/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T191741Z
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SUMMARY:Big Little Lions
DESCRIPTION:Thursday November 21\, 7:30 pm\nBig Little Lions at Big River Theatre\nBig Little Lions are the award winning band from Cincinnati\, OH and British Columbia\, Canada. They were born out of a collaboration that won them a JUNO Award in 2014. Since then they have been cranking out infectious folk pop songs that are jam-packed with emotion and tight harmonies that sound like the product of two people working side-by-side instead of living in different countries. They have released 5 albums to date\, which have garnered them awards and nominations including the CFMA Ensemble of the Year. \nTheir live show is quite the spectacle with Paul playing drums\, bass and keyboard all while singing lead vocals. Helen\, who is no slacker either\, sings\, plays guitar and foot percussion. They use every limb\, and then some\, to make two people sound like a full band. \nTheir music has been dubbed ‘a blissful marriage of new folk and sophisticated pop’\, and is packed with emotion and tight harmonies. \nTickets  $13 in advance\, $15 at the door
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/big-little-lions/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191119T210000
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SUMMARY:Brendan James live at Big River Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 19\, 7:30 pm\nBrendan James’ latest EP\, The Howl\, finds the singer-songwriter steering into new territory\, discovering the courage to release a brave new sound\, while staying respectful to his meaningful history and the depth of his lyric and message. \nFrom the opening declaration of “Bring My Love Home” to its conclusion\, it is clear James has out done even his own expectations. \nFor those who have followed Brendan James from his 2008 major label debut\, to his current ranking among today’s top troubadours; the journey has been a pretty remarkable one. \nBorn in New Hampshire\, schooled in Chapel Hill\, signed by Capitol Records by the age of 25\, and road tested with over 1\,000 shows to date\, James’ has certainly lived the troubadour life. His songs have landed spots on over 15 major television shows and feature films\, as well as achieving the #1 Singer Songwriter spot on iTunes\, multiple times. He has formed relationships with music legends Carly Simon and Cat Stevens\, enjoyed on stage experiences with the likes of John Legend\, John Mayer\, and Paula Cole\, and recently been asked to give a TedTalk on gun violence\, love songs\, and simpler societies. \nNow\, after 2 years of touring in support of his 2012 release\, Simplify\, James embarks on a new sound all together. His new EP\, The Howl\, set for release in the summer of 2015\, is bigger\, badder and dancier than anything he’s attempted to date. In his words\, ‘The Howl’ is “…a reflection of my years on the road\, my dreams broken and reformed\, and my growing addiction to the upbeat and the feel good.” \nHe chose the name after reading a review of his last album\, in which he was described as an artist holding back a howl. \nSo howl he will do. Bigger songs\, bigger shows\, and bigger goals. \nThe Howl is the bold next step in the evolution of an artist. \nThe musical journey of Brendan James continues… \nTickets $18 in advance and $20 at the door
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/brendan-james-live-at-big-river-theatre/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260514T164138
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SUMMARY:Pilar Gerasimo
DESCRIPTION:November 16\, 7pm\nEnjoy an evening of “Healthy” conversations with Pilar Gerasimo\nPilar Gerasimo is an award-winning journalist and a pioneering social explorer. Her passion: cultivating what she calls “Healthy Deviance” — the art of being a healthy person in an unhealthy world. \nBest known for her work as founding editor of Experience Life magazine\, which today reaches more than 3 million people nationwide\, Pilar is now Chief Creative Officer for The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She previously served as executive editor of Healthy Living for The Huffington Post. \nPilar is the author of an award-winning chapbook\, Being Healthy Is a Revolutionary Act: A Manifesto for Thriving in a Mixed-Up World\, and the creative force behind the popular mobile app: 101 Revolutionary Ways to Be Healthy. She also co-hosts a top-rated weekly podcast called The Living Experiment. \nPilar lives on an organic family farm in Wisconsin with her pit bull pal\, Calvin. Her new book\, The Healthy Deviant\, will be published in January 2020 by North Atlantic Books. \n$15 advance\, $17 at door
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/pilar-gerasimo/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T164138
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SUMMARY:Ed Willett Cheryl Leah and Warren Nelson
DESCRIPTION:November 2\, 7:30 pm\nEd Willett Cheryl Leah and Warren Nelson\nJoin us for a concert featuring the writings of two of the world’s great naturalists\, John Muir and Sigurd Olson\, intertwined with the “nature-forged” music of EdWillett\, Cheryl Leah\, and Warren Nelson. This trio of prominent musicians now in their 25th year together have brought under one roof the best of their two programs: Willett and Leah’s “John Muir – University of the Wilderness” and Warren Nelson’s “Song for the Wild.” Ed Willett and Cheryl Leah\, known collectively as the “Chance Ensemble\,” recently completed the 61st performance of their program which they’ve now performed across 12 states in the U.S. and in Europe. \nTickets $13 in advance and $15 at the door
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/ed-willett-cheryl-leah-warren-nelson/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191026T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191026T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T164138
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SUMMARY:David Huckfelt with Savannah Smith
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 26 7:30 pm\nDavid Huckfelt with Savannah Smith\nIn the fall of 2017\, David Huckfelt left behind the familiar—the comfort of his home in Minneapolis; the camaraderie of his critically acclaimed band\, The Pines; the luxuries of heat\, hot water\, and electricity—and relocated to Isle Royale\, America’s most remote and least visited national park in mighty Lake Superior. Six hours by boat off the Michigan coast\, Isle Royale is the largest island in the world’s largest freshwater lake\, an isolated stretch of wilderness seemingly forgotten by the 20th century (to say nothing of the 21st). There\, as an Artist In Residence selected by the National Park Service\, Huckfelt spent ten hours a day for two straight weeks writing in solitude\, channeling the mysterious and lonesome island’s spirits into his stunning debut solo album\, ‘Stranger Angels.’ \nSavannah Smith’s debut full length album “LEO” is a dark and lush tribute to loss and the ripples it creates. Tucked away in a house built by her great-grandfather Leo\, Smith leaned heavily on the solitude of an empty house to hone in a new sound far from her first ukulele laden EP\, Leaving Eau Claire. Recorded and produced by Minneapolis’ Brett Bullion\, the two created a stormy soundscape for Smith’s earnest words and vocals. The coming together of simple\, swelling instrumentation and complex rhythms and samples make an evocative home for Smith’s songs \nTickets $18 in advance\, $20 at the door
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/david-huckfelt-with-savannah-smith/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191014
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SUMMARY:Flyway Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Thursday – Sunday October 10-13\, 2019\nTwelfth Annual Flyway Film Festival\nThe Flyway Film Festival will take place October 10-13\, 2019 in Pepin\, Stockholm\, and Alma\, Wisconsin and in Wabasha\, Minnesota. \nDetails Here
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/flyway-film-festival-2/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191004T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T164138
CREATED:20190808T134441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T144627Z
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SUMMARY:Pieta Brown
DESCRIPTION:Friday October 4\, 8pm\n“This record marks a major shift for me\,” says Pieta Brown. “The songs mirror so many transitions: in my musical life\, in my home life\, in my creative life\, in my country.  I’ve been hovering at a crossroads\, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one.” \nRecorded at Justin Vernon’s April Base studio and co-produced by Bon Iver drummer and acclaimed solo artist S. Carey\, Brown’s lush new album\, Freeway\, is an utterly mesmerizing collection\, a delicate yet forceful reckoning with change that’s marked by the push and pull of unabashed intimacy and a slow-burning intensity. Brown cut the album live in just three days with an all-star band that included Carey\, bassist Mike Lewis (Bon Iver\, Andrew Bird)\, and guitarist Jeremy Ylvisaker (Andrew Bird\, Alpha Consumer)\, and the resulting recordings reflect the foursome’s seemingly telepathic bond\, a deeply organic chemistry fueled by a shared passion for emotional exploration and sonic discovery. Due out this fall on Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records\, Freeway is Brown’s most experimental collection to date\, but it’s also her most confident and direct\, an honest accounting of bittersweet endings and hopeful beginnings\, of painful loss and traces of liberation in the aftermath\, all captured here with a raw spontaneity and fierce self-assurance. \n“When you’ve got a pile of songs and only a few days and nights in a studio\, you go into a hyper-focus\,” reflects Brown. “You lay all you’ve got on the line\, and that’s where a lot of the energy in this album comes from. We were all fully present in the moment with these songs\, and we recorded each of them in just a few takes.” \nThat approach stands in stark contrast to the way the Iowa native recorded her last album\, 2017’s Postcards. A sprawling release featuring remote collaborations with friends and mentors like Calexico\, David Lindley\, Mason Jennings\, and Carrie Rodriguez among others\, Postcards explored isolation and distance in the creative process\, with songs written alone in hotel rooms around the world and recorded piecemeal like an international game of telephone. This time around\, though\, Brown leaned into the power of human connection and physical presence. The players heard the songs for the first time in the studio\, forcing them to rely on their gut instincts and to react to the tunes (and each other) in real time. \n“The recording process was eye opening for me because it was so different from the way I’ve worked in the past\,” says Carey. “Pieta would just nail her vocal takes while she played live in the room with all of us\, and I’d say\, ‘How are you doing that?!’” \nHailed as a “self-styled poetess\, folk goddess and country waif” by the BBC\, Brown first came to international prominence with the release of her self-titled debut in 2002. Over the course of the ensuing decade-and-a-half\, she’s gone on to tour the US and Europe extensively and release another seven critically lauded records\, prompting NPR to applaud her “moody\, ethereal” songwriting\, and the New York Times to praise her “sweet\, smoky voice.” Perhaps even more importantly for an artist as fiercely independent as Brown\, her work continues to garner praise and support from a wide array of peers and mentors\, including legendary producer Don Was\, filmmaker Wim Wenders\, and Bon Iver mastermind Justin Vernon\, who called Brown’s 2014 album Paradise Outlaw his “favorite recording made at our studio.” In addition to the mountain of acclaim\, Brown’s music has also earned her co-writes with the likes of Iris Dement\, Amos Lee\, and Calexico; tour dates with an astonishing array of artists\, including John Prine\, Brandi Carlile\, Emmylou Harris\, JJ Cale\, Neko Case\, Richard Thompson\, Ani DiFranco\, Mavis Staples\, and Iris Dement; and festival slots everywhere from Bonnaroo to Mountain Jam. \nWhile music has always been in Brown’s blood (her father is the beloved Midwestern folksinger Greg Brown)\, she decided to embark on something of a bold new chapter after Postcards\, relocating to Europe for the better part of a year in order to star in her first feature film as an actress. \n“Acting turned out to be a great detour for me\,” explains Brown. “Playing the lead role in a foreign language film challenged me in ways I couldn’t have imagined. Everything was in French\, but the character I played was a singer\, which made for some interesting parallels with my own life. I collaborated on the music for the film\, too\, and the whole experience is still opening new channels for me.” \nAs one chapter was beginning abroad\, Brown found herself grappling with major shifts on the home front\, both professionally and personally. \n“I was in a pretty fragile state of mind when I came in to the studio\, but the guys in the band were the most perfect and open shelter I could have asked for\,” says Brown. “They’re all true musicians. They were extremely sensitive and really listening so that an open conversation was able to form without any words exchanged.” \nThat musical conversation begins with the ethereal album opener “Ask For More\,” a gentle\, tender tune that contemplates our simultaneous resilience and insignificance in the grand scheme of the universe. Brown draws much of her language here\, and on the album as a whole\, from the natural world\, frequently invoking images of the sea\, the sun\, forests\, fire\, and water. \n“Nature is a major player on the album\,” explains Brown. “We had a microphone going outside the whole time capturing the sounds of the woods while we worked in the studio. It created a sense of anti-isolation for us. The record starts with those sounds and they’re woven throughout the tracks really subtly. \nSubtlety is one of Brown’s specialties\, both as a songwriter and a producer. While she called on the band to experiment with her pop sensibilities for the project\, her music has long been defined by nuance and incremental change\, slight evolutions in arrangement that grow into seismic shifts over time. On the new album\, keyboards hinting at hip-hop and R&B influences come and go like the breeze\, layered harmonies drift in and out like the tide\, and images—of war\, violence\, liberation\, shelter—flash by like scenes through the car window. The songs are alive\, breathing\, always in flux and constantly in motion. The driving “Morning Fire” finds love even in the ashes of despair (“In the smog of apocalypse / I reach for you as the horizon slips\,” she sings)\, while the cinematic “Only Flying” finds a fresh start in a sorrowful farewell\, and the infectious “The Hard Way” (which features a guest appearance by Mark Knopfler) reflects on the growth that comes from pain. \nIn the end\, Freeway is all about that emotional alchemy\, that intangible magic that transforms our ache into understanding and our doubt into belief. The initial seeds for many of the songs came to Brown in dreams\, and it’s easy to hear that otherworldly quality in her delivery. She sings with grit and grace in a raw and all-encompassing voice that seems to flow effortlessly from within\, a bubbling spring of feminine strength that celebrates the beauty in our brokenness. “If music is love\, we’ll have enough\,” she sings on “Bring Me\,” and truer words have never been spoken. \n 
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/pieta-brown/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191002T210000
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SUMMARY:Phil Heywood and Eric Lugosch
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 2\, 7pm\nPhil Heywood and Eric Lugosch\nNational Guitar Champions Heywood and Lugosch bring a Unique and tender blend of American music\, presented in a way that possesses a deep tradition and reverence but at once revels in its unique wit and joy. \nTickets are $15 in advance\, $17 at door
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/phil-heywood-and-eric-lugosch/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190904T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T164138
CREATED:20190715T163615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T163615Z
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SUMMARY:Humbird with Mike Munson
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 4\, 7pm \nCombining a wintry longing with the warmth of a familiar folktale\, Humbird stretches between experimental folk and environmental Americana to embrace the unexpected. This music invites a refreshing dissonance into the house\, it leaves breadcrumbs along the path and reflects light back at the stars. \nMike Munson has established himself as an adept slide guitar player and a member of the next generation of bluesmen to carry on a tradition some feared was dying out.  With his fourth release\, Rose Hill (2018) Munson traced the tradition to its roots\, recording at the Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia\, MN on the Blue Front Record label. \nTickets $10 advance & $12 at the door
URL:https://www.almatheater.com/event/humbird-with-mike-munson/
LOCATION:Big River Theatre\, Big River Theatre\, 121 S. Main Street\, Alma\, WI\, 54610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Performance
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