Past Events
Bad River Film & Discussion
Admission includes meal, screening, and panel
Free With Nicolet College Student ID
Bar opens at 5 pm – Enjoy non-alcoholic refreshments and concessions before the show.
5 pm | Meal and Fellowship
6 pm | Drum Ceremony and Film Screening
Join us for a meaningful discussion panel with some of the filmmakers and contributors immediately following the screening.
Experience this engaging and critically acclaimed film highlighting local tribal members and their powerful story. Bad River is a new documentary film which chronicles the Wisconsin-based Bad River Band and its ongoing fight for sovereignty. A story unfolds in a groundbreaking way through a series of shocking revelations, devastating losses, and a powerful legacy of defiance and resilience which includes a David vs. Goliath battle to save Lake Superior, the largest freshwater resource in America. An aging pipeline is threatening the Bad River Band reservation in Northern Wisconsin. This film has been nominated for three Critics Choice Awards and recently won the Environmental Media Award for Best Documentary. Narrated by Quannah ChasingHorse and Academy-Award nominee, Edward Norton; written and directed by award winning filmmaker, Mary Mazzio; and produced by Grant Hill (owner of the Atlanta Hawks) and Allison Abner (writer for Narcos, West Wing, and descendant of the Stockbridge Munsee Band).
Presented by: Nicolet College Tribal Students and Alumni Club along with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and 350 Wisconsin.
Global Game Jam Northwoods Showcase
In collaboration with Culture Tap and the School District of Rhinelander
Bring the kids out for an exciting family-friendly evening celebrating creativity and innovation at the Global Game Jam Northwoods Showcase! Experience a hands-on gaming session, where local students will showcase their video games and non-digital (analog) creations. Then, enjoy a presentation in the theater by Jeremy Nikolai, a professional game designer, who will give us a peek into the world of game design. The term “jam” refers to collaborative music sessions, and this “game jam” brings together students from the community to share the games developed over their past few weeks. Nikolai mentors these budding game designers, guiding them as they bring their ideas to life. Prepare to be impressed by the creativity and skill of the emerging designers as there will be opportunity to play the games they’ve built. This global event connects game designers from around the world and supports the growing community of creators at all levels. Click here to learn more at globalgamejam.org.
Laura Rain and Caesars
Enjoy beer, wine, and concessions in the Lakeside Center Lounge beginning at 6 pm
Detroit’s Laura Rain and Caesars transform funky soul and R&B into their own unique vision. Formed in the Motor City in 2012 with her husband George Friend, the pair set off on a creative journey writing and recording their own music. Inspired by the spirit of classic recordings of a bygone era, Laura Rain creates her own environment of expression with a powerful and soulful voice. Performing in over 25 states, the band has delighted audiences with their dynamic performances. Featured at the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, Marquette Area Blues Festival, Edmonton Blues Festival, the Legendary Blues Cruise, and other top tier venues. Laura Rain and the Caesars continue to grow, making new friends and fans along the way. More at laurarain.net.
Winter Solstice in the Garden Community Celebration
Free Admission
Welcome the return of the light on the darkest day of the year in the Northwoods Community Garden. Wisconsin winters give us good reason to find warmth and light by gathering together and braving the cold. The highlight of the event is the traditional solstice fire. This year’s sculpture will be created by Deborah Ketchum Jircik, Jeanne Debbink, and Tony Drehfal. Sip hot beverages while watching the fire and participating in other solstice traditions. This event is hosted in partnership with the Northwoods Community Garden.
Community Holiday Concert
Free Admission
Complimentary cookies and coffee will be provided during the concert. Nonperishable food and monetary donations for local food pantries are welcome at the door.
Talented musicians from several area groups once again come together to bring you this holiday tradition. Seasonal favorites will be performed by the Rhinelander Area Community Band, Northwoods Choraliers, Rhinelander Male Chorus, and the Hymns and Hers.
In Progress
Free Admission
Beer, wine, and concessions will be available for purchase beginning at 6 pm.
What are you creating? Ready to share? Join us at the Nicolet College Theatre for In Progress — our version of Open Mic. Bring a song, a poem, a painting… everything is welcome. Share or join the audience. All ages are welcome. Participants can sign up on ArtStart’s Facebook event page, audience members are welcome, and there will be a cash bar available as well. In Progress is a collaboration with Nicolet College, presented by ArtStart and WXPR.
Please note: Though we will try our best, due to time constraints we may not be able to accommodate everyone. Signing up ahead of time ensures you have a chance to participate. If you are submitting something digitally (video, photo, etc.), please submit it by noon the day of the event to ensure it can be shown.
The Nicolet Players Present: Agatha Christie's - The Mousetrap
Complimentary cookies and coffee will be provided during the Sunday matinees.
Free for Nicolet Students
Experience the world’s longest-running play! After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.
The Nicolet Players Present: Agatha Christie's - The Mousetrap
Beer, wine, and concessions will be available for purchase beginning at 6:30 pm.
Complimentary cookies and coffee will be provided during the Sunday matinees.
Free for Nicolet Students
Experience the world’s longest-running play! After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.
The Nicolet Players Present: Agatha Christie's - The Mousetrap
Beer, wine, and concessions will be available for purchase beginning at 6:30 pm.
Complimentary cookies and coffee will be provided during the Sunday matinees.
Free for Nicolet Students
Experience the world’s longest-running play! After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.
The Nicolet Players Present: Agatha Christie's - The Mousetrap
Beer, wine, and concessions will be available for purchase beginning at 6:30 pm.
Complimentary cookies and coffee will be provided during the Sunday matinees.
Free for Nicolet Students
Experience the world’s longest-running play! After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. A police detective, arriving on skis, interrogates the suspects: the newlyweds running the house; a spinster with a curious background; an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef; a retired Army major; a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift; and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish from Dame Agatha Christie, the foremost mystery writer of her time.