Fond du Lac's can't-miss events include the farmers' market and lots of live music
FOND DU LAC - From the Fond du Lac Farmers' Market to live music events, there’s plenty to see and hear in the coming week.
Young poets are invited to share their work during Thelma's Art of Spoken Word event.
Here are five can’t-miss events happening in the community this week.
1. Fond du Lac Farmers' Market hits mid-season
The Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers' Market has passed the midway point of the season and there is lots of fresh produce to be found.
The market is open 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays on Main Street, from Forest to Western avenues.
More than 80 vendors sell fresh food and handmade items including plants, flowers, baked goods, meats, pottery and more.
The market is pet-friendly. Pets must be on a 6-foot or shorter leash, kept away from food items and owners must clean up after their pets.
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2. Thirteen Thursdays series continues with Throwback Stereo
The Thirteen Thursdays Summer Concert series continues with Throwback Stereo Aug. 24 and Katz Sass Aug. 31. The free concerts are 7 to 10 p.m., outdoors at Plaza and Sheboygan streets.
Throwback Stereo is a '90s cover band you can jam, dance and sing to.
Katz Sass is a modern-day blues/rock band from Milwaukee, with roots in Texas blues. The band has been nominated for the WAMI Blues Artist of the Year in 2013, 2014 and 2016, and won the 2013 Grafton Blues Challenge and People’s Choice Award.
The concert series is hosted by Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts.
3. Youth welcome to share original poetry
Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts will host Art of Spoken Word - Youth Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30. The event will be at Thelma, 51 Sheboygan St., in Cafe 1906.
All are welcome to share original pieces of poetry or prose. Participants are asked to limit pieces to eight minutes or less so fellow readers have a chance to perform.
Content such as minor swearing or mentions of adult themes is allowed, but no hate speech will be tolerated or accepted. Content warnings are encouraged, as necessary.
The event is free to attend. Registration is requested for those who wish to perform, but walk-ins will be accepted. Register to perform online at thelmaarts.org.
4. Second Hand Stereo next up at Buttermilk Creek Park
Second Hand Stereo will be the featured performer for the Aug. 28 Music Under the Stars concert. The free concert runs 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Buttermilk Creek Park, 700 S. Park Ave.
Second Hand Stereo plays hits from the Eagles, Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Prince and more.
Attendees should take a lawn chair or blanket to watch the show. Each week features a different local band. The concession stand opens at 6:15 p.m.
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5. Imagine That! to lead flamingo paint-a-long
Get creative with Imagine That! Art Studio during a paint-a-long Aug. 30. Participants will be led step-by-step to create a flamingo painting. The class will be 6 to 9 p.m. at the art studio, 409 E. Main St., Waupun.
All skill levels are welcome. Light snacks and refreshments will be available to purchase.
Registration is required at imaginethatartstudiowaupun.com. If after registering you cannot attend, refunds will not be given, but tickets can be rescheduled for the next class.
Contact Mara Wegner at mwegner@gannett.com or 920-996-7241.
This article originally appeared on Appleton Post-Crescent: Fond du Lac events bring farmers' market, live music, poetry at Thelma
