Sauk Prairie River Arts Center

04/11/2025

Happy opening to the cast, crew, and production staff of Sylvia!

Don't miss this great comedy, this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only!

We're so doggone excited to share this production of Sylvia - A comedy about a man, a woman, and a dog with you all! Opening Tonight!

Tickets are still available - come support these kids!

Performances tonight at 7pm, Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. www.riverartsinc.org/sphs-drama/

04/10/2025

04/10/2025

Don't miss this fun comedy! It's also our first production in Leola Hall since the space was completely... completed.

What??? You don't have tickets yet? What are you, a cat person? Come find out what Sylvia thinks of that this weekend at Sylvia - A comedy about a man, a woman, and a dog!

Performances are April 11-13th, 2025 - with shows at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets available at www.riverartsinc.org/sphs-drama/

03/19/2025

Leola Hall's sound system is officially installed!

With the unique needs of Leola Hall due to the retractable seating system, and multiple room configurations, a modern line array sound system was necessary to get proper coverage in the room. Due to some budgetary limitations, we opted to install the sound system in phases. We opened with a temporary system in place in September of 2023, using equipment we already had. This week, the permanent sound system for the room was installed!

This is a top-level sound system manufactured by L-Acoustics, the same brand you'll hear in spaces like Overture Hall, or many stages on Broadway.

We're excited to have a top-quality audio system to support events in the River Arts Center. Check out our website and calendar for more information on coming events, facility rentals, and more!

03/16/2025

Coming soon to Leola Hall! Sauk Prairie Drama presents "Sylvia" by A.R. Gurney. Cast members include:
Samuel Roberts as Greg
Ava Chestnut as Kate
Addie Statz as Sylvia
Gavin Krueger as Tom
Abby Hollenberger as Phyllis
Adrian Klecker as Chris
This comedy will be performed April 11-13, with shows on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. General Admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students/seniors, and they are available right now at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=271806
Hope to see you there!

03/07/2025

From information on wheelchair seating, assistive listening, changing tables, service animals, parking, and more - if you're ever wondering about accessibility at the River Arts Center, check out the "Accessibility" page on our website at

Upcoming Events

03/05/2025

Last week the River Arts Center hosted 3rd Grade Students from Grand Avenue Elementary to do an experiment on how we see light.

We discussed the lighting in the River Arts Center, and then sorted M&M candies by color under different colored light. Students were surprised to see how some colors are hard to differentiate depending on the lighting colors available!

02/17/2025

Congratulations to our local dancers who were among several hundred to compete this weekend in over 430 dances!

Celebrating a Wonderful Performance Weekend

Congratulations to our KP Dance Company dancers on a successful weekend at the Imagine Dance Challenge at the River Arts Center! Our Junior & Premier Teams took the stage with focus, confidence, and support for one another—showcasing their growth as dancers and performers.

We are incredibly proud of their dedication and how they carry themselves with kindness and teamwork. A special thank you to our teachers Abbey, Pato, and Shawn for their guidance and support throughout the weekend.

This weekend’s performers:

KP Dance Company Junior Team – Charlee Cook, Makenna Getgen, Sophie Keller, Brooklyn Miller, Grace Schmidt

KP Dance Company Premier Team – Alexis Cleveland, Alyssa Dahlby, Amber Dregney, Gianna Sylvester, Sophie Witecha

02/15/2025

02/14/2025

Want to watch this weekend's dance competition, but don't want to trek down to the River Arts Center Theater?

Dance Bug will be streaming the competition on their app and website! Look for the Imagine Dance Challenge listed as "Madison, WI"!

02/14/2025

Here is the comprehensive schedule for this weekend's Imagine Dance Challenge!

Visitors: keep an eye on our page and our website at www.RiverArtsCenter.com for details on the facility, and recommendations for local restaurants.

Locals: Here's a great way to see what to expect for traffic around the River Arts Center. Solos will be slower times, and groups will be busier times. We'll see lots of people leaving about 45 minutes following each awards ceremony.

02/03/2025

This is a River Arts Center favorite! Madhatters have been a reliable sell-out crowd! Don't miss this great performance on Saturday!

THIS SATURDAY! take the Sauk Prairie River Arts Center stage at 7pm.

Tickets are available: https://www.riverartsinc.org/madhatters/

ABOUT The MadHatters:
Founded 1997 in Madison, the MadHatters are the oldest a ca****la group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Easily identified by their trademark red jackets, the “Hatters entertain audiences all across the Midwest with their goofy antics, dashing looks, and musical talent. These boys have reached incredible heights, with previous iterations of the group singing for audiences such as the White House for President Obama, Governor Tony Evers, and Lambeau Field!”

Thank you to our show sponsor, 💛 for continuing to support River Arts Inc. and The Arts of their community!

01/20/2025

The Show Choir Friends and Family night tomorrow is still on, even with the school cancellation - but it is SOLD OUT. If you wish to watch from your warm home, you can watch the live stream on our YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M95E4p1YJU

Happy Monday! IT'S INVITE WEEK! It is a busy week for our performers and families!

Tuesday - Tomorrow - Family and Friends at RAC - 7pm - SOLD OUT! We are at capacity. If you were not able to get a ticket for this event, please know we love you and have more opportunities this week to see the groups!

Friday - 2nd Annual Middle School Show Choir Invitational hosted by our own Soaring Sound!
YTBN - 5:45pm
Executive Session - 8:05pm
Soaring Sound - 8:30pm

Saturday - Sauk Prairie Music Show Choir Invitational hosted by YTBN and Executive Session!
Executive Session - 6:15pm
YTBN - 10:25pm

Complete Invite information here. (https://sites.google.com/saukprairieschools.org/january-29th-2022/home)

DID YOU KNOW, volunteering for a single shift from Friday to Saturday gets you into the whole weekend for free! Thats 30 visiting show choirs! Volunteering for multiple shifts makes you feel younger and hipper with the visiting teens. Sign Up to Volunteer Here. (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F45A5AB2AA1F49-54359445-sauk?fbclid=IwY2xjawH7M7pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQvSCfLAuT9EJf5X3xHfQILh2Cy0nVpwVb4QTD-xfTQb-Brs2PvNsSp__g_aem_qzAVWahsnIrQiV1KfnMymQ #/)

01/18/2025

Thank you to Ferry Bluff Eagle Council and Raptor Education Group, Inc. for a great presentation to nearly 1,000 Sauk Prairie elementary students, up close and personal with these amazing birds!

01/06/2025

We are currently trying to digitize old recordings from Sauk Prairie High School. We're working on a number of reel-to-reel recordings, and unfortunately the unit we have access to doesn't have the ability to do 7.5 inch-per-second tape.

Is there anyone in the Sauk Prairie area with a Reel-to-reel deck that would let us borrow it for a while to digitize these recordings?

12/18/2024

12/10/2024

Tonight's Middle School Choir Concerts will be available to live stream on our YouTube Channel. You can watch them live, or come back and watch them later.

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12/08/2024

An adaptation of the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from an embittered, ungenerous creature into a giving, caring human being at the hands of three spirits, who, one Christmas Eve, show him what life means. Including period carolers singing traditional music, this production promises to be a ...