Patio Concert: Nightinjails
2024-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Bring a chair and join us for our summer Concerts on the Patio! Enjoy live, local music with the whole family. All concerts are free to the public. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase.
The Nightinjails are a Milwaukee-based duet – two established female artists, combining acoustic guitar, violin, and vocals. Their setlist pulls from classic rock and grunge icons like Nirvana, U2, Led Zeppelin, and David Bowie, remaking classics into a captivating acoustic live show.

Pop-Up Retro Market
2024-08-23 18:00 - 21:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Put on your bell-bottom jeans, leg warmers, or whatever retro attire you love, and join us for our final patio concert of the summer! Enjoy a lively performance by Nightinjails, an all-women band covering everything from classic rock to grunge icons.

Patio Concert Info

Retro Night & Pop-Up Market

We’ll also be hosting a Retro Fashion Contest with exciting prizes for the best outfits! This community event is free and will feature food, drinks, and a pop-up market with unique items for purchase. We’re excited to welcome local retro and vintage vendors to our Retro Night pop-up market. We’re looking for high-quality, curated collections of clothing, home goods, and more.
VendorsWe’re inviting vendors offering genuine vintage, retro, and antique merchandise to ensure an authentic retro experience for our attendees. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Vendors are permitted to bring in food and beverages for their consumption. No food or beverage of any kind is allowed to be sold or given away. The includes but is not limited to candy, cookies, and water.

Vendor Registration

The vendor form is best viewed on a desktop/laptop, or tablet.

Labor Day- Closed
2024-09-02 08:00 - 17:00 | WI

Fashion Show Rehearsal & Afternoon Tea - Ensayo y Tarde de Té: Desfile de Modas Quinceañera
2024-09-07 16:00 - 18:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Ladies interested in joining the Quinceañera Fashion Show at the Fort Atkinson Fiesta are invited to a special pre-event on Saturday, September 7, from 4-6pm. Come try on fabulous dresses, rehearse your runway look, and enjoy a charming afternoon tea together. Don’t miss this chance to prepare and connect before the big show!

Las interesadas en participar en el Desfile de Modas Quinceañera en el Fort Atkinson Fiesta están invitadas a un evento especial previo el sábado 7 de septiembre, de 4 a 6 p.m. Ven a probarte fabulosos vestidos, ensayar tu desfile y disfrutar de una encantadora tarde de té. ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad para prepararte y conectar antes del gran evento!

Fort Atkinson Fiesta: Quinceañera Fashion Show
2024-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Jones Park, 600 Janesville Ave,, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us at the 7th Annual Fort Atkinson Fall Fiesta! The Fall Fiesta is hosted by the Unity Project at Jones Park in Fort Atkinson from 12-4 pm. The fashion show takes place at 1:00 pm. Participants will be walking the runway in dresses donated by the community. To be a participant in the fashion show, please contact info@fortatkinsonclub.org.

Fort Club Board Meeting
2024-09-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-11-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-21 17:30 - 18:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

FAC Taste: Hispanic Culinary Traditions | Tradiciones Culinarias Hispanas
2024-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Wednesday, September 18
7:00-8:30 pm
Bilingual Event!
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, come taste and learn about traditional recipes from three Hispanic cultures. Discover how these dishes are made and the traditions behind them. Enjoy a variety of authentic flavors with us. Also, to improve your bilingual skills, plan to join our friends from Dwight Foster Public Library, who will lead a Spanish/English language exchange right after the recipe demos.
Learn how to make:

Handmade tortillas – Mexico:
Fried plantain with filling – Dominican Republic
Tamales – Honduras

Miércoles, 18 de septiembre
7:00 – 8:30 pm
¡Hablaremos Español!
Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, prueba y aprende recetas tradicionales de tres culturas hispanas. Descubre cómo se preparan estos platos y las tradiciones que hay detrás de ellos, y disfruta de una variedad de sabores auténticos con nosotros. Además, para mejorar tus habilidades bilingües, podrás participar en un intercambio de Lengua Español/Inglés con nuestros amigos de la Biblioteca Pública Dwight Foster, justo después de las demostraciones de recetas.

Tortillas caseras – México:
Canastas de plátano – Dominican Republic
Tamales – Honduras

Supper Exhibition
2024-09-20 - 2024-11-30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Learn more about this exhibition at fortatkinsonclub.org/visual-arts.

Supper Juried Art Exhibition Reception
2024-09-24 16:15 - 17:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us for a reception to meet the artists featured in the Supper Juried Art Exhibition. Immerse yourself in their work and learn about their interpretations of the theme Supper. A diverse selection of artwork will be available for purchase, offering a chance to support talented artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the artists and gain insight into their creative processes, and all are invited to join us for the art workshop at 5 pm hosted by UW-Whitewater art education students.

FREE Community Art Class: Create Postcards Using Everyday Ingredients
2024-09-24 17:00 - 19:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Create unique postcards by using food—like fruits, vegetables, and dried pasta—to create one-of-a-kind art prints. Learn innovative techniques to paint and transfer your designs onto paper, or use our additional printing supplies if food-based tools aren’t your style. Take home your personalized postcards, or mail them to friends and share your masterpiece!
Class Instructors:
Sidney Chaney
Sidney is from Eagle, Wisconsin, and a dedicated art education major at UW-Whitewater. With plans to become a high school art teacher in the Midwest after graduation, Sidney is passionate about supporting the creativity in her students and is looking forward to sharing her knowledge in the classroom.

Emma Siskoff
Emma is pursuing a degree in art education with a minor in entrepreneurship at UW-Whitewater. Alongside her studies, she runs a small business creating murals and commissioned paintings. Emma is excited to apply her skills in real-world classroom settings. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her fiancé and friends.

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Medicare Education Seminar
2024-09-25 17:00 - 19:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us for a free Medicare seminar hosted by WPS Health Insurance and sponsored by Day Insurance. This event is perfect for those about to start Medicare or those already enrolled who want to learn more about their options. Please RSVP to Day Insurance at 920-563-5872 to save your seat, but walk-ins are also welcome!

Build Local: Setting up for Entrepreneurial Success with WWBIC
2024-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | WI

FAC Talk - Wisconsin Supper Club Cookbook: A Taste of History, Through All Courses
2024-10-02 19:00 - 20:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Supper Club Fundraiser
2024-10-12 17:30 - 22:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Disability & Inclusion Workshop
2024-10-16 09:00 - 11:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join the Fort Atkinson Club for this important morning workshop. We will focus on ways to foster more equitable and accessible workplaces, schools, and communities – starting with one person at a time. This FREE, public event is made possible for the Fort Atkinson community through a grant from the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD). All are welcome to attend.
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Topics will include:
Understanding Disability

Types of Disabilities: There are various types of disabilities, including physical, sensory, intellectual, and mental health disabilities. All are not the same.
Etiquette and Language: Examples of respectful language and appropriate behavior when interacting with people with disabilities.

Legal Framework

Laws and Regulations: Overview of relevant laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the U.S., or equivalent legislation in other countries.
Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding the rights of individuals with disabilities and the obligations of organizations to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Inclusive Practices

Diversity and Inclusion: Emphasizing the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture that values all individuals.
Bias and Unconscious Bias: Identifying and addressing unconscious biases that might affect interactions with people with disabilities.

Communication Skills

Effective Communication: Techniques for clear and respectful communication, including understanding and using alternative communication methods when necessary.
Listening and Feedback: Encouraging open dialogue and feedback to better understand and address the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Action Planning

Implementing Changes: Developing action plans to improve accessibility and inclusion within the community.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Setting up mechanisms to regularly review and improve accessibility and inclusion efforts.

Resources and Support

Local and Online Resources: Providing information on additional resources, organizations, and support networks.
Support Systems: Establishing internal support systems and contacts for individuals needing accommodation or assistance.

FREE Community Art Class
2024-10-22 17:00 - 19:30, 2024-11-12 17:00 - 19:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
UW-Whitewater’s Art Education graduating students are offering free art classes to the Fort Atkinson community! These classes will be led by talented students who will share their skills with participants of all ages. Everyone is welcome to join and explore their creativity. The class will meet on September 24, October 22, November 21, February 11, March 11, and April 22 with a concluding class show in May.

Indigenous Textiles Community Conversation
2024-10-26 15:00 - 17:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join Marcia Miquelon, Arts Outreach Project Coordinator for the University of Wisconsin- Madison’s Division of the Arts, for a community conversation around textiles, and their power to preserve cultural heritage. The conversation will focus on this impact among women in indigenous, immigrant, and refugee communities.

Chamber Concert: Duo Zinck-Chicha
2024-10-27 16:00 - 18:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

A Day at the Club: Caregiver Retreat
2024-11-06 09:00 - 16:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Holiday Market
2024-12-07 09:00 - 15:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Celebrate the season by supporting local talent and exploring a variety of unique gifts and handmade treasures from vendors across the community. Enjoy seasonal treats and hot chocolate with a Latin flair by FUMC Hispanic Ministry, and don’t miss our special floor dedicated to next-gen artists and entrepreneurs, showcasing fresh creativity and innovation.

Christmas Radio Play
2024-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Kick off the holiday season with FAC and the Fort Atkinson Community Theater (FACT) for a Christmas radio play on December 14th. Donations are appreciated.

Christmas Eve - Closed
2024-12-24 | WI

Christmas Day - Closed
2024-12-25 | WI

New Year's Eve - Closed
2024-12-31 | WI

New Year's Day Closed
2025-01-01 | WI
