Past Events

Lakeside Lounge Bar service offering beverages and small bites opens at 1 pm. Complimentary cookies and coffee.

It is 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas, Claudia McFadden and Athena Sinclair, have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel. The stars bring with them two assistants, two sets of luggage, two overblown egos, and one legendary feud. Everything seems to be in order for their benefit performance for the troops— until they are mistakenly assigned to the same suite. Can bumbling bellhops, steadfast secretaries, and a stuffy hotel manager keep these fierce rivals apart? Or will this benefit performance end in a delicious disaster? Check into the Palm Beach Royale Hotel and check out mistaken identities, double entendres, a nosy gossip columnist, disappearing roses, dramatic door slamming, and a pampered, pocketsized pooch named Mr. Boodles. Settle into this suite and surrender to this hilarious love note to the classic farces of the ’30s and ’40s.

Lakeside Lounge Bar service offering beverages and small bites opens at 6:30 pm. Add a pre-show dinner to your ticket for just $24—fit for a 1940s starlet. Full menu available on ticketing system.

It is 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas, Claudia McFadden and Athena Sinclair, have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel. The stars bring with them two assistants, two sets of luggage, two overblown egos, and one legendary feud. Everything seems to be in order for their benefit performance for the troops— until they are mistakenly assigned to the same suite. Can bumbling bellhops, steadfast secretaries, and a stuffy hotel manager keep these fierce rivals apart? Or will this benefit performance end in a delicious disaster? Check into the Palm Beach Royale Hotel and check out mistaken identities, double entendres, a nosy gossip columnist, disappearing roses, dramatic door slamming, and a pampered, pocketsized pooch named Mr. Boodles. Settle into this suite and surrender to this hilarious love note to the classic farces of the ’30s and ’40s.

Lakeside Lounge Bar service offering beverages and small bites opens at 6:30 pm. 

It is 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas, Claudia McFadden and Athena Sinclair, have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel. The stars bring with them two assistants, two sets of luggage, two overblown egos, and one legendary feud. Everything seems to be in order for their benefit performance for the troops— until they are mistakenly assigned to the same suite. Can bumbling bellhops, steadfast secretaries, and a stuffy hotel manager keep these fierce rivals apart? Or will this benefit performance end in a delicious disaster? Check into the Palm Beach Royale Hotel and check out mistaken identities, double entendres, a nosy gossip columnist, disappearing roses, dramatic door slamming, and a pampered, pocketsized pooch named Mr. Boodles. Settle into this suite and surrender to this hilarious love note to the classic farces of the ’30s and ’40s.

Lakeside Lounge Bar service offering beverages and small bites opens at 6:30 pm. 

It is 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas, Claudia McFadden and Athena Sinclair, have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale Hotel. The stars bring with them two assistants, two sets of luggage, two overblown egos, and one legendary feud. Everything seems to be in order for their benefit performance for the troops— until they are mistakenly assigned to the same suite. Can bumbling bellhops, steadfast secretaries, and a stuffy hotel manager keep these fierce rivals apart? Or will this benefit performance end in a delicious disaster? Check into the Palm Beach Royale Hotel and check out mistaken identities, double entendres, a nosy gossip columnist, disappearing roses, dramatic door slamming, and a pampered, pocketsized pooch named Mr. Boodles. Settle into this suite and surrender to this hilarious love note to the classic farces of the ’30s and ’40s.

Tickets: $40 each at the Rhinelander District Library (cash or check only) or $42.50 online at rdlfoundation.org/doc-bonn

Lakeside Lounge Bar service offering beverages and small bites opens at 1 pm.

Join this intellectually-stimulating evening with the renowned criminologist and author of the best-selling popular culture book “Why We Love Serial Killers: The Curious Appeal of the World’s Most Savage Murderers.”

Please Note: The content of Dr. Bonn’s presentation is intense and may be disturbing to some audiences. While he incorporates dark humor, it is not intended to diminish the gravity of the subject matter or the impact on the victims’ lives.

Lakeside Lounge Bar service offering beverages and small bites opens at 5 pm.

Accomplished musicians from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula blend folk and classical music for a unique cross-genre concert experience. Each year, Beethoven and Banjos explores a different genre. It will feature Icelandic music with musicians Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir and Haldor Smarason. Evan Premo, who performs with Saeunn through his work with Decoda (an Affiliate Ensemble of Carnegie Hall), will join them. Together with Laurel Premo, they will present a captivating mix of classical and folk music.

Evan Premo, the group’s artistic director, emphasizes that this event is more than just a concert; it’s an experience that invites audiences to explore new aconnections in humanity through music.

Visit www.northwoodsmusiccollaborative.org/beethoven-and-banjos for more information.

FREE ADMISSION
In partnership with Tri-County Council

From Beneath the Tarp is a true story of one woman’s journey through the realities of domestic violence. This important and engaging story will be told by author and former Nicolet College Nursing instructor, Susan Perry. Come and witness her story of abuse and redemption to be enlightened, empowered, inspired, and informed. There will be a wellness fair immediately afterwards in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

FREE ADMISSION
In partnership with WXPR

The grill will be loaded with brats and burgers, walking tacos will be fresh, and bar service available. Food and beverages for purchase available from 6 – 8 pm. 

Join us as the College’s Lakeside Center Patio is transformed into a waterfront concert venue. Enjoy a pop-up restaurant with bar service on a late-summer evening filled with live music, delicious food, and tasty beverages.

About Dig Deep: Formed in 2015 in Stevens Point, WI, they blend traditional bluegrass and country with rock and roll, drawing from their extensive experience in punk and metal scenes. Known for their hard-edged sound and energetic live performances, Dig Deep is a unique force in the roots music world. With three releases and over 1,000 shows, Dig Deep has captivated audiences far beyond the typical string band experience. Their festival appearances include the Blue Ox Music Festival, Westport Roots Festival, and Boats and Bluegrass, among many others.

5 pm - Social Hour in Lakeside Lounge with bar and concessions (non-alcoholic)
6:30 pm - Film Showtime with discussion panel afterwards

Conservative, Christian beliefs have defined their lives. Now they’re championing their LGBTQ+ children. Premiered in 2022 at SXSW Film Festival and in 2023 on PBS. In celebration of Pride Month, we are proud to present this thoughtful documentary that explores the unshakable bond between a mother and child, and the faith that guides them along the way.

Did you know there are more than 32,000 mothers in America, many from conservative, Christian backgrounds, who fully accept their LGBTQ+ children? They call themselves “mama bears” because while their love is warm and fuzzy, they fight ferociously to make the world kinder and safer for all, including LGBTQ+ people. Although they grew up as fundamentalist, evangelical Christians praying for the souls of LGTBQ+ people, these mothers are now willing to risk losing friends, family, and faith communities to champion their kids — even if it challenges their belief systems and rips apart their worlds.