...is the world class entertainment that we are providing here at the Campanile Center for the Arts auditorium. We have a wonderful lineup of programming coming up so go to the "events" tab and check out the calendar.  Word of mouth is bound to spread the news but if you haven't made one of our concerts lately, you don't know what you're missing. Our recent attendees have been thrilled with what has graced our stage but we would like to see more of you. It's our goal to provide our community with fabulous entertainment, diversity in the offerings at an affordable ticket price. We would like to earn your trust with what performers we are bringing in and hope you will broaden your horizons by attending one of our concerts with the confidence that you will be impressed and enjoy yourself. We hope to see you soon.

If you are looking for a foot stompin' good time, then head to Campanile for an evening of Monroe Crossing.

Named in honor of Bill Monroe, “The Father of Bluegrass Music,” Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada.

Based in Minnesota, the group plays an average of 125 shows a year at major venues and festivals, frequently for non-bluegrass audiences — and people often comment that they’d never really liked bluegrass music until they attended a Monroe Crossing concert!

Monroe Crossing is made up of five very distinct personalities with differing musical backgrounds and tastes, combining for a very unique ensemble sound.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for Students.

Generations of northwoods residents and visitors dreamed of a comprehensive art center to serve as the heart of the arts community in the north. We are excited to tell you that this long-held dream is today becoming reality.
The Campanile Center for the Arts now occupies the building that served St. Patrick's Church in Minocqua for forty-four years.  What was once the sanctuary has been transformed into a performing arts auditorium.  As we continue to renovate the interior of the building, we will be able to hosts receptions, exhibitions and other art and community related events.  The Campanile Conservatory now resides in the former rectory and offers all disciplines of art instruction from dimensional, all aspects of music, creative writing and theatre.   Planners received a ringing endorsement from the Wisconsin Arts Board, "This facility, located on a large lakeside lot in the center of Minocqua, lends itself superbly to this application."

Campanile ~ comes from the Italian word for freestanding bell tower.

As we renovate the building, the old bell tower will remain to honor the history of the site and to symbolize the role of the Center as a bell to draw the arts and art seekers to the northwoods.

You are invited to help to keep the dream of the  Campanile Center alive.

Your donation will honor those who through the generations kept the dream of an arts center alive. Help us provide for those to come that will dance on its floors, sing in its halls and create the artwork we hang on our walls.

Ring the bell for Campanile!

As many of you have noticed, we have a lot going on here at Campanile. If you haven't made one of our performances featuring the world class entertainment that has graced our stage, you just don't know what you're missing! However, we need a little assistance in getting the word out to the rest of the folks. We have posters made to help publicize and inform the public about our upcoming events and we have a couple of outstanding and dedicated volunteers who distribute the posters in the immediate area. The problem we are having is getting the information to Manitowish Waters, Lac du Flambeau, Winchester, Presque Isle, Boulder Junction, Rhinelander and Eagle River. If you happen to work in one of these places and live here, or vice versa, or if you get there on a regular basis and would like to help to drop off the posters in appropriate locations in these towns, we would be most grateful. If you are able to lend a hand, please contact the office at 356-9700 and thank you in advance.

Think of the popular TV show but with a unique twist.  The contestants in this competition will be some of our area's nonprofit organizations.  We are not quite sure what they are going to do for their talent but won't it be fun to witness your family members, friends, neighbors, business associates and the pillars of our community all on stage showcasing the talent that they have (or perhaps don't have).  This is the inaugural event of what we hope will turn into an annual affair.  Mark your calendar and cheer on your favorite group. The fun starts at 7:30pm on Saturday September 11.  Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door.  We will see you there.

As fall approaches, our conservatory begins a full schedule of class offerings and welcomes two new instructors to our staff.  Jennifer Anderson, formerly the music director at the Conserve School in Land O'Lakes, will begin teaching violin, viola and cello for us.  Dan Lansdown, a classical pianist, composer and instructor will be joining our staff as a piano instructor.  But, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what is available.

All aspects of musical instruction are available from piano and voice to guitar and banjo and everything in between including opportunities to participate in the Campanile Children's Chorus, the Lakeland Community Concert Band and the Campanile Chorus.  In our art department you can learn to sketch, paint, draw or carve and discover all of your hidden talent that is just waiting to be unleashed.  Age has nothing to do with it.  We all have to start somewhere and we have students from kindergarten age to septuagenarians, so start to work on that bucket list, even if you are only five.

Music and the visual arts are marvelous ways to develop your creative minds and to stay mentally sharp as we mature.  Make an investment in your and/or your children's mental health and then take pride in your creative accomplishments.  Call the office today for more information.