3 weekend events you don’t want to miss Jan. 22-25 in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS − The Daily Tribune is highlighting local events happening in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Every week, you’ll find three local events ranging from children’s activities to festivals, learning events, performances and more. Do you have an event you want to highlight? Email event descriptions, posters, event links, photos and more details to news@wisconsinrapidstribune.com.

Art exhibit opening night

Olio Arts & Music Center will host its Opening Night Meet the Artists: Small & Mighty Exhibit from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at 2651 Eighth St. S. in Wisconsin Rapids. The exhibit will feature a collection of miniature works with high attention to detail, including mini paintings, small sculptures and ceramics. The opening event will be free and open to the public. For more information, visit oliocenter.com or find Olio Arts & Music Center on Facebook.

Wingra Wind Quintet

The Arts Council of South Wood County and the Mead Witter School of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host the Wingra Wind Quintet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Performing Arts Center at 1801 16th St. S. in Wisconsin Rapids. The Wingra Wind Quintet was founded in 1965 and is one of the longest-running quintet ensembles in the country. Tickets are $33 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased through The Arts Council at 715-424-2787 or from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 1040 Eighth St. S., Suite 101. For more information, visit savorthearts.com or find Arts Council – Wisconsin Rapids on Facebook.

Sledding

You can check out the sledding scene at Poplar Springs in Wisconsin Rapids this weekend. Don’t have a sled? The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce’s A.C.E. Community Leadership Cohort will be cutting the ribbon on a new Sled Library at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Poplar Springs on Fourth Street North where people can borrow a sled to enjoy on the hill and return it when they’re done. For more information, visit wisconsinrapidschamber.com or find Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce on Facebook.

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