Hear ye, hear ye, lief cousin (aka happy friend) of the OAC!

The Oconomowoc Arts Center is celebrating our 15th anniversary season by hosting an all-new Festival of Fools Gala on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at The Red Circle Inn. Our Honorary Host is Vicki Lublin. This festive one-of-a-kind evening will beest jam-pack’d with comedy, juggling, music, charm, balloons, and m’re!

Since 2008 the OAC hast been the lodging to wend in Lake Country and features a wide variety of performances for all ages, offering music and danceth concerts, theatrical performances, comedy, special events, visual arts, community forums, and m’re.

Proceeds from the Gala will benefit the Building Preservation Fund to help maintaineth and upgradeth the arts center. Thy support allows us to continueth providing the most exciting and entertaining opportunities possible while maintaining our quite quaint facility f’r years to cometh.

The course of true love never did run smooth. One of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream weaves a tale about two couples, Hermia and Lysander, and Helena and Demetrius, who run away from Athens only to get lost in the forest. Trouble and misunderstanding ensue as the mischievous sprite Puck uses magic to tangle their romance through the whims of Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairies. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the enchantment, and the two couples reconcile and marry. The OHS Players are sure to engage their own special magic as they explore the capricious, dream-like, and sometimes ridiculous nature of love in Shakespeare’s lighthearted romp through a medieval forest.

Student/Staff show: All are welcome to attend, however, Students and Staff tickets must be ordered in person or via phone for the OASD Student/Staff pricing. (Student/Staff pricing is NOT available online and refunds will NOT be issued.)

The course of true love never did run smooth. One of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream weaves a tale about two couples, Hermia and Lysander, and Helena and Demetrius, who run away from Athens only to get lost in the forest. Trouble and misunderstanding ensue as the mischievous sprite Puck uses magic to tangle their romance through the whims of Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairies. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the enchantment, and the two couples reconcile and marry. The OHS Players are sure to engage their own special magic as they explore the capricious, dream-like, and sometimes ridiculous nature of love in Shakespeare’s lighthearted romp through a medieval forest.

The course of true love never did run smooth. One of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream weaves a tale about two couples, Hermia and Lysander, and Helena and Demetrius, who run away from Athens only to get lost in the forest. Trouble and misunderstanding ensue as the mischievous sprite Puck uses magic to tangle their romance through the whims of Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairies. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the enchantment, and the two couples reconcile and marry. The OHS Players are sure to engage their own special magic as they explore the capricious, dream-like, and sometimes ridiculous nature of love in Shakespeare’s lighthearted romp through a medieval forest.

The course of true love never did run smooth. One of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream weaves a tale about two couples, Hermia and Lysander, and Helena and Demetrius, who run away from Athens only to get lost in the forest. Trouble and misunderstanding ensue as the mischievous sprite Puck uses magic to tangle their romance through the whims of Oberon and Titania, the king and queen of the fairies. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the enchantment, and the two couples reconcile and marry. The OHS Players are sure to engage their own special magic as they explore the capricious, dream-like, and sometimes ridiculous nature of love in Shakespeare’s lighthearted romp through a medieval forest.

The Wisconsin Philharmonic/Waukesha Symphony Orchestra concludes its celebration of their 75th Diamond Anniversary, and welcomes the warm weather back to Wisconsin, with a glorious collection of music and special guests. Featuring Joshua Roman (cello, Opus 3 Artists), the Women's Choirs of Brookfield Central High School and Brookfield East High School, and a selection of area high school brass musicians.

Seven of Long Island’s top professional musicians have pooled their talents, years of performance experience, and their love of the Doobie Brothers to become the very best Doobie’s tribute show in the country today. Inspired by the Doobie Brothers’ superior song writing, the Doobie Others deliver powerful harmonies and a fun filled, high-energy performance covering a catalog of hits, including “Listen to the Music," “What a Fool Believes,” "Long Train Running,” “Minute by Minute,” “Black Water,” to “Takin’ it to the Streets” and all the rest.

Come experience an intimate evening of original songs and stories with Singer-Songwriter Erik Lunde, a Colorado based Folk-Rock poet and Americana Songsmith with a captivating voice, cinematic songs, and a dynamic stage presence who "pens lyrics that are haunting and memorable poetry.” Grateful Web says Lunde’s “post-modern folk-rock spirituals are deeply reflective songwriting set in Americana soundscapes creating a sound that is truly his own.” Lunde’s 2021 Album “Water From The Stone” was voted “Album Of The Year” by the Colorado Playlist and many of his songs were inspired by his life growing up in the Oconomowoc area.

Opening the show, and joining Lunde on Mandolin and Guitar, is Davey Harrison, and his wife and musical partner Maire Clement. Originally from Gloucester, England, Harrison found his passion for the mandolin and American Roots music while growing up in Wisconsin. His constant love for music led him to study Classical Vocal Performance at Lawrence University’s Conservatory of Music in Appleton, WI. Davey then attended the New England Conservatory in Boston, MA where he received a Master’s of Music in Contemporary Improvisation focusing on mandolin and vocal performance.

Davey and Marie now live near Minneapolis and perform frequently in their duo the Boston Imposters. Their original music combines the influence of many folk traditions with their own personal stories and perspectives.

Both Erik and Davey are Oconomowoc High School graduates. All proceeds benefit the OHS Performing Arts Department and the Oconomowoc Arts Center.