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Students to perform romcom show

Submitted by Christian Von P... on Friday, May 3rd, 5:59 pm

'Almost, Maine' about falling in love  

Sun Prairie High School students will perform the play "Almost, Maine" from May 10 to 12 at the SPHS Performing Arts Center.

"Almost, Maine" is a comedic theatrical performance written by John Cariani about a small town whose residents feel the highs, lows and pain of falling in love.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time through the box office at 608-834-6848 or www.seatyourself.biz/sunprairie. Tickets may also be available at the box office one hour prior to showtime.

The Performing Arts Center is at 888 Grove St.

Performance times:

  • May 10 at 7 p.m.
  • May 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • May 12 at 2 p.m.
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Musical show to celebrate African-American women

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Friday, February 8th, 2013, 9:15am

Music-driven performance on Feb. 19 at library   

The Sun Prairie Public Library will present "Daughters of Africa," a performance by Mixed Blood Theater from the Twin Cities. The Feb. 19 show is a part of Black History Month at the Sun Prairie Public Library.

"Daughters of Africa" presents the history of African-American women from slave ship survivors to their start on the silver screen. The 7 p.m. performance commemorates the famous and the overlooked in celebration of the triumph of pride, determination and courage.  

Fueled by the songs of Lena Horne, Aretha Franklin, Queen Latifah and many others, the 45-minute music-driven show is appropriate for all ages.

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A cappella 'Pajamas' crew to perform at high school

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Thursday, February 7th, 2013, 7:02pm

An all-male a cappella group will perform at Sun Prairie High School Performing Arts Center Friday.

The 7 p.m. show will feature the SPHS choir as the opening act for The Cat's Pajamas, which recently received national acclaim on NBC’s "The Sing Off."

The group performs full time in Branson, Mo., at The Andy Williams Moon River Theatre.

The Cat’s Pajamas perform pop classics ranging from the '50s up to today in the group's innovative a cappella style.

Call Candie Douglas at 834-6777 or Mary Schmidt at 834-6776 with the SPHS choir department for tickets.

Tickets -- $8 for students, $12 for adults -- are general seating and can be purchased in advance or at the door.

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Jimmy says spring to come early

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Saturday, February 2nd, 2013, 3:18pm
Jimmy says spring to come early

It looks like Wisconsin is in for an early spring this year, according to Sun Prairie’s Groundhog Jimmy the 10th.

Sun Prairie celebrated its 65th Groundhog Day Saturday morning as Jimmy determined whether he could see his shadow.

Mayor John Murray told the crowd of more than 250 that Jimmy was unable to see his shadow, ensuring an early spring for the state.

The groundhog celebration brought traffic to Sun Prairie’s local businesses, which promoted the event with groundhog-themed treats.

State Assembly Rep. Gary Hebl of the 46th district was also on site to announce that Gov. Scott Walker officially proclaimed Sun Prairie the Groundhog Capital of the World Saturday.

Jimmy also made another seasonal prediction: Murray said the furry foreteller believes the 49ers will be victorious in Sunday’s Super Bowl game.

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Local furry forecaster Jimmy to predict spring

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Friday, February 1st, 2013, 7:15pm
Local furry forecaster Jimmy to predict spring

Mayor to translate the groundhog's word on winter's end     

Sun Prairie will host its traditional prognostication ceremony early Saturday with nationally famed Jimmy the Groundhog. 

The city’s annual Groundhog's Day event is scheduled at sunrise on in Cannery Square Plaza, downtown Sun Prairie.

According to the cultural tradition, if a groundhog sees his shadow on the morning of Feb. 2, winter will hold off the spring season another six weeks.

Bruce Sprague, chairman for the Sun Prairie Business Improvement District, said Jimmy will get a fire truck escort at about 6:50 a.m.

The official prognostication will take place at sunrise, about 7:11 a.m., when Mayor John Murray will share Jimmy's estimate on when spring will arrive. Sun Prairie city legend says that only the mayor can translate Jimmy’s prediction.

 

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Band students chosen for tri-state festival

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Tuesday, January 29th, 2013, 2:01pm

14 area middle school musicians to play in Iowa    

Several Sun Prairie middle school students were chosen to participate in a multi-state band festival in early March.

Students from Patrick Marsh Middle School and Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School will join more than 200 other students from Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin on March 2 for an annual performance that combines kids from the tri-state area for a one-day musical event.

Seventh-grade students to participate from Patrick Marsh Middle School band include:

  • Kyra Devlin, bassoon
  • Mallory Keating, trombone
  • Jordan McWilliams, trumpet
  • Andy Paulson, trombone
  • Isaac Tess, trombone

Eighth-grade students from Cardinal Heights band include:

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DNR announces first winter season free-fishing weekend

Submitted by Tabatha Wethal, Channel3000.com Community Reporter
Friday, January 11th, 2013, 7:31pm

Residents, nonresidents invited to try winter-time fishing without a license    

The state Department of Natural Resources announced Wisconsin’s first winter free fishing weekend, which is scheduled to take place Jan. 19-20.

Bob Manwell, DNR spokesman in Fitchburg, said residents and nonresidents are invited to fish Wisconsin waters without first purchasing a license.

Wisconsin has had a similar free fishing weekend in June for many years but Manwell said the mid-January free fish event offers the chance to  try "hardwater" fishing.

Manwell also said loaner tackle is available at some sites.

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