Preserving and Presenting the Traditional Arts
Sledders, snow angelers, snow eaters - we will meet at the Cabin SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2022 between 1 PM – 3 PM and pick a few areas to sled. All activities will be held outside with cabin bathroom open for use. The lanes to the hills are not plowed so be prepared to break trail if necessary, and a tow rope for your sled. Read more »
The whole family is welcome to join in!!!! Brenda Bonter will introduce many different types of rhythm instruments from different cultures. We will be experimenting with household items that can be used to create rhythm Brenda will demonstrate using items on the list and we will play simple rhythms together. Kids will work on their […] Read more »
Lavender Cloud will take you on an imaginative, musical journey full of feet stompin’ fiddle tunes, anthropomorphic animal sing-a-longs, and repeat-after-me camp songs! Join Justin and Rachael for lots of dancing, singing and playing along! Read more »
Patchwork Pear give a heartfelt fun (even wacky) and uplifting family show for all ages. Music, mime, jugging and storytelling are the pieces of their warm and colorful “patchwork pearformance.” Read more »
Join Ms. Tiyi and her old pal Rootbear on Saturday, February 13, for a fun storytelling adventure. You will have a blast listening to stories by master storyteller Ms. Tiyi, (Lake Effect), along with participating in group stories as we pass the time spinning yarns and sharing laughs. To participate – RSVP by email to Marcia […] Read more »
This hands-on (feet-on!) workshop for all ages will introduce you to some of these gestures that you can use to make music with your feet. Drawing from clog and step dance styles from Ireland, Scotland, England, Canada, and Appalachia, Nic Gareiss will share the building blocks of many of these movement traditions. Read more »
Bruce Bauman (a Wheatland Founder and fiddle instructor for 20+ years) and seven of his students will to show you what they’ve learned, play some favorite melodies and include a HOLIDAY TUNE OR TWO. Bruce will also get everyone up and moving with a few party songs - bring the family and be part of the fun! Read more »
The Wheatscouts 2020-21 season begins on Saturday, October 17, with a fun and interactive presentation on Voyageurs by Wally and Rachel Ewing. The presentation will be shared via Zoom (as Wheatland is not currently offering face-to-face activities). Wheatscout families should email Kris Stableford <thestablefordagency@gmail.com> by noon, Friday October 16 to get link and a password sent […] Read more »
The WMO office will remain closed through April 30. As before, phone messages will be monitored and emails will be answered. We’re still here! Do you need a Wheatland ‘fix’? Check out the video WCMU made for our 40th anniversary, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIPSqDqv9cw, it tells the story of WMO’s first 40 years. To keep everyone safe, […] Read more »