Barbara Arnold

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS. Founded in 2016, the Stand in the Light Memory Choir is celebrating its decade milestone with special shows later this year, and a forthcoming book, With Jubilant Song. (Photo via Facebook) The Stand in the Light Memory Choir is celebrating its 10th anniversary season this fall. The 83-member choir is comprised of people in the early to mid-stages of memory change, their care partners and volunteers – all coming together to share a love of music and singing.

A PRAGUE PREMIERE. Just look at those views! You too can be transported into the city streets and performance halls of Europe in "Music from Prague," the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra's 2026-2027 season debut. Slated for Sept. 20 at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire, both composer and musicians will perform four separate pieces that pay homage to the city of Prague.

IN A STITCH? Maybe this new event will help! The first-ever All Wisconsin Shop Hop, a statewide quilting event, encourages shoppers to visit favorites and new-to-them businesses from Sept. 1-Oct. 31. (Menomonie's Fiber Lab, pictured) Attention all quilters in the Chippewa Valley and beyond! Time for a road trip by car, train or plane for the first-ever All Wisconsin Shop Hop, a statewide quilting event (and adventure!) where participants pick up a passport and travel to participating quilt shops.