Washburn Chamber of Commerce

Story Time
2023-11-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-11-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Washburn Public Library, 307 Washington Ave., Washburn, WI, 54891
Each Wednesday at 10 am the kids’ area in the upstairs becomes a place for storybook wonder and excitement when we host Toddler Tales/Story Time.
Preschoolers and their moms and/or dads listen to a few great tales, maybe sing a song and share a dance or two, and generally just have fun.
It’s a great time for young families to interact and meet one another.

Rabbett Strickland & Leah Yellowbird Exhibit
2023-11-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-09 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-10 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-14 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-17 12:00 - 16:00 and 2 more dates | Washburn Cultural Center, 1 E Bayfield Street, Washburn, WI, 54891
Rabbit Bird & Bear and the Washburn Cultural Center are excited to co-present an exhibition featuring original works by Red Cliff artist Rabbett Before Horses Strickland and Metis heritage artist Leah Yellowbird, the first this pair has done together. This exhibition opens Wednesday, November 8, and will remain on view through December 30. Please join us for an Opening Reception on Friday, November 10, from 5pm–7pm with light refreshments, poetry readings, and meet & greet with the artists. Visit the website for more information about this exhibition.

After School Arts & Crafts
2023-11-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-11-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Washburn Public Library, 307 Washington Ave., Washburn, WI, 54891
Rally up the kids and come down to the Washburn Public Library on Wednesday afternoons for Arts & Crafts!!! Melissa will guide the group through a fun and ‘artsy’ activity each week!

Community Thanksgiving Dinner
2023-11-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Messiah Lutheran Church, 231 W 5th Street, Washburn, WI, 54891
Messiah Lutheran Church will be hosting its Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 5:00-6:30p.m. on Thursday, November 9. Freewill offering proceeds will go toward Messiah’s Heaven’s Helping Hands outreach. Call the church at 715-373-5378 for more information.

E-Fund Informational Session
2023-11-09 17:30 - 19:30 | The Club, 3 W Bayfield Street, Washburn, WI, 54891
he Entrepreneur Fund and Bayfield County EDC will be hosting a financing options and financial assistance meeting on November 9, 2023, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at The Club, 3 W Bayfield St, Washburn, WI. It is highly recommended that all affected businesses participate in the event and utilize the financial and advisory support available.
This event is ONLY for businesses affected by the Washburn Hwy 13 Reconstruction Project over the next few years.
Visit the BCEDC website for more information and to register HERE.

How to Blow up a Pipeline
2023-11-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Bay Theater, 420 Main Street West, Ashland, WI, 54806
Join the Bay Area Film Society at the historic Bay Theater in downtown Ashland on Friday, November 10th @ 5 & 7:30 pm for a screening of How to Blow Up a Pipeline. See our website for more info or to purchase tickets.

Opening Reception for Rabbett Strickland & Leah Yellowbird Exhibit
2023-11-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Washburn Cultural Center, 1 E Bayfield Street, Washburn, WI, 54891
Rabbit Bird & Bear and the Washburn Cultural Center are excited to co-present an exhibition featuring original works by Red Cliff artist Rabbett Before Horses Strickland and Metis heritage artist Leah Yellowbird, the first this pair has done together. This exhibition opens Wednesday, November 8, and will remain on view through December 30. Please join us for an Opening Reception on Friday, November 10, from 5pm–7pm with light refreshments, poetry readings, and meet & greet with the artists.
Visit the website for more information about this exhibition.
This is the first show this pair has done together and their mediums will balance the space nicely with Leah’s traditional-contemporary style of ojibwe florals and a large array of mediums including Beadwork, quillwork. Complimenting Leah’s work in the second gallery room will be Rabbett Strickland with his vibrant indigenous-inspired oil paintings. His work has been influenced by European Renaissance and Baroque masters, including Botticelli, Michelangelo, Titian, Velasquez, Rubens and Leonardo, as well as by Ojibwe mythology oral history.
This exhibition opens November 8 with an opening reception held from 5-7pm on Friday November 10, and will remain up until December 30. We hope to see you all there to experience this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Live Music at the Taphouse
2023-11-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | South Shore Brewery Taphouse, 532 W Bayfield St, Washburn, WI, 54891, United States
Enjoy live music by a different band each week.

Ready Set Play
2023-11-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-11-12 14:00 - 16:00 | WI
Ready, Set, Play is a showcase of original short plays… written, cast, rehearsed, and staged all in one day! Participants consist of experienced actors, directors and writers, as well as some who have never been on stage. The combination makes for an eclectic, unpredictable and hilarious presentation unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Performances are Nov 11 at 7:30, and Nov 12 at 2:00.
Visit www.thegroundlings.org for more information and to get tickets.

Washburn City Council Meeting
2023-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Washburn City Hall, 119 N Washington Ave, Washburn, WI, 54891

Career Seminars - All Northwood Tech Campus Locations
2023-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Northwood Technical College, 2100 Beaser Ave., Ashbland, WI, 54806
Join your local campus Career Specialist to explore your career options and learn what an education from Northwood Tech could do for you! Discover what career options are a match for your interests, explore programs, and the admissions process.
Blaze your own trail and attend the event in-person at the campus nearest you. Registration is encouraged.

Holiday Tasting Event
2023-11-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Hansen’s Market, 226 W Bayfield St, Washburn, WI, 54891, United States
Join the crew at Hansen’s IGA in Washburn for a taste of the Holidays! Try the Double Smoked Ham. Boneless Rib Roast, or Smokehouse Charcuterie. There will be wine samples too. Pre-order your Holiday Roast or Ham for a chance to win prizes! Hansen’s Butcher, Carl Stanley, will be available for questions and recipe ideas!

North Coast Cycling Annual Meeting
2023-11-17 17:00 - 20:00 | South Shore Brewery Taphouse, 532 W Bayfield St, Washburn, WI, 54891, United States
Join us for our Annual Meeting and party at the Tap House in Washburn. Light refreshments, door prizes and complimentary beer for our paid members and new members. Business meeting at 5:30 PM TO 6:00 PM. Event will be in the brewery area, so plenty of room for social distance.

Friday Series - Featuring Violin & Piano Duos
2023-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | 510 3rd Street West, 510 3rd Street West, Ashland, WI, 54806, United States
It’s easy to forget that live music is therapeutic, especially in the winter months. Join the Garland City Chamber Players this Friday, 17 November 7 p.m., at 509 3rd Street West, Ashland for music that’s meant to be enjoyable. This performance features violin & piano duos, performed by Andrew McInnes & Neil Paynter, and will last about 45 minutes. The performance is free, donations are always appreciated and help maintain the pianos & Salon. A light meal will follow the show

Bay City Cycles Winter Open House
2023-11-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Bay City Cycles, 412 Main St, Ashland, WI, 54806, United States
Get ready for the holidays and winter biking indoors or outdoors at our Winter Open House. We’ll have wish lists available (because cyclists are notoriously hard to shop for!) which you can fill out and leave with us as you peruse our new seasonal merchandise or get ready for the holiday season. Check out our new stock of indoor cycling gear, trainers, winter apparel, fat bikes, and gift items. Saturday, November 18th from 9am to 4pm. Free warm beverages and refreshments all day!

"Some of Our Favorites" - A performance of Baroque music
2023-11-19 15:00 - 16:00 | The Club, 3 W Bayfield Street, Washburn, WI, 54891
Great music played well is always worth hearing again. Join the Garland City Consort for an afternoon with some of our favorite music. From Antonio Vivaldi to J. S. Bach and beyond, you’ll be treated to a fun and educational performance. Make your way to The Club, 3 West Bayfield Street, Washburn, on Sunday 19 November, 3 p.m. The performance is free; donations are always appreciated and directly support the Consort’s music.
