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It’s hard to know who your friends are in a world that’s more divided than ever. Recently widowed, Peg tends to the native plants in her 40-acre rural Wisconsin prairie backyard. Her solitary days are interrupted only by visits from Ryan, a family friend with a checkered past. When a mysterious theft alerts the authorities, a string of events unfold that forever changes their lives and their community. Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman questions how we help each other when it feels like our way of life is in danger of disappearing.

Producing Sponsor Donna Martynski
Associate Sponsor Sandra Zingler
Co-Sponsors Judges John and Jean DiMotto, Pam Frautschi, and John McGivern

Valentine’s Day | Saturday, February 14, 2026
The Dark Room at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
$175 per person
(Tax and service charge will be added at checkout.)

Surrender to the romance of the evening with Love in the Dark, an exclusive Valentine’s Day dining experience in the intimate glow of The Dark Room at Saint Kate.

Indulge in a decadent four-course dinner created by Executive Chef Heskeith Flavien, thoughtfully paired with hand-selected drinks designed to complement each dish and elevate your celebration.

Whether you're celebrating new love, lasting connection, or simply the joy of fine dining, this unforgettable evening promises warmth, elegance, and exquisite flavor in every course.

✨ Seating is extremely limited. Reservations are required.
Secure your place today for this one-night-only Valentine’s experience.

Direct from a sold-out Broadway run, Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar’s thrilling and darkly comic new work follows Jacob McNeal — a brilliant yet dangerously charming novelist obsessed with his own genius. On the eve of his greatest achievement, his thirst for whiskey, fractured relationships, and curious fascination with artificial intelligence threatens to unravel everything. You’ll experience jaw-dropping projections and special effects at this opening production in the new Herro-Franke Studio Theater, as McNeal explores the price of greatness and raises vital questions about art, truth and originality in the not-too-distant future.

“A brilliant and transfixing new play... Akhtar goes to a place that few writers have visited so effectively.” – The Atlantic

By Ayad Akhtar
Directed by Mark Clements

This heartwarming Wisconsin musical is a testament to the power of sisterhood and self-discovery. When a governor’s order uproots the small village of Fish Creek to make way for Peninsula State Park, two sisters must confront their fears and fight for the home they love. This charming show comes direct from Northern Sky Theater and celebrates the deep connections we share with our family, community and the land around us. With touching songs and home-grown humor, you’ll treasure this funny, fitting love letter to a slice of our great state’s history.

"Musical theater of high quality… Katie Dahl weaves a beautiful tapestry."
– WFRV Green Bay

Book, Music and Lyrics by Katie Dahl
Directed by Molly Rhode

Join us at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for the opening of Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance.

Discover the profound journeys of Black artists, writers, performers, and intellectuals who found freedom, inspiration, and transformation in the in the liberating cultural and social environment of Paris. Be transported to the city of lights, where figures like Henry Ossawa Tanner, Josephine Baker, Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, and James Baldwin lived and created in defiance of American racism.

With over 100 objects, including masterpiece paintings and sculptures from The DuSable’s permanent collection, archival photographs, and multimedia elements, Paris in Black tells a global story of Black resilience and creativity.

The Bridgewater will host live music on Sundays with rotating genres serenading patrons on Sundays from 1-4 p.m., starting May 26th until September 2nd.

To make a reservation and to see the full music line-up, visit: https://bridgewatermke.com/

It’s hard to know who your friends are in a world that’s more divided than ever. Recently widowed, Peg tends to the native plants in her 40-acre rural Wisconsin prairie backyard. Her solitary days are interrupted only by visits from Ryan, a family friend with a checkered past. When a mysterious theft alerts the authorities, a string of events unfold that forever changes their lives and their community. Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman questions how we help each other when it feels like our way of life is in danger of disappearing.

Producing Sponsor Donna Martynski
Associate Sponsor Sandra Zingler
Co-Sponsors Judges John and Jean DiMotto, Pam Frautschi, and John McGivern

It’s hard to know who your friends are in a world that’s more divided than ever. Recently widowed, Peg tends to the native plants in her 40-acre rural Wisconsin prairie backyard. Her solitary days are interrupted only by visits from Ryan, a family friend with a checkered past. When a mysterious theft alerts the authorities, a string of events unfold that forever changes their lives and their community. Pulitzer Prize finalist Rebecca Gilman questions how we help each other when it feels like our way of life is in danger of disappearing.

Producing Sponsor Donna Martynski
Associate Sponsor Sandra Zingler
Co-Sponsors Judges John and Jean DiMotto, Pam Frautschi, and John McGivern

Direct from a sold-out Broadway run, Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar’s thrilling and darkly comic new work follows Jacob McNeal — a brilliant yet dangerously charming novelist obsessed with his own genius. On the eve of his greatest achievement, his thirst for whiskey, fractured relationships, and curious fascination with artificial intelligence threatens to unravel everything. You’ll experience jaw-dropping projections and special effects at this opening production in the new Herro-Franke Studio Theater, as McNeal explores the price of greatness and raises vital questions about art, truth and originality in the not-too-distant future.

“A brilliant and transfixing new play... Akhtar goes to a place that few writers have visited so effectively.” – The Atlantic

By Ayad Akhtar
Directed by Mark Clements

This heartwarming Wisconsin musical is a testament to the power of sisterhood and self-discovery. When a governor’s order uproots the small village of Fish Creek to make way for Peninsula State Park, two sisters must confront their fears and fight for the home they love. This charming show comes direct from Northern Sky Theater and celebrates the deep connections we share with our family, community and the land around us. With touching songs and home-grown humor, you’ll treasure this funny, fitting love letter to a slice of our great state’s history.

"Musical theater of high quality… Katie Dahl weaves a beautiful tapestry."
– WFRV Green Bay

Book, Music and Lyrics by Katie Dahl
Directed by Molly Rhode