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Start With Art in Downtown Stevens Point

Flooded with inspiration from local artists, downtown Stevens Point offers the perfect place to find a mix of culture and history told through various art forms. Read on to learn more about where to experience Stevens Point's own interactive art and hand-painted murals, then make it a day trip to see it for yourself…

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Meet the Artist: Stephon Kiba Freeman

CREATE Portage County launched a program called Paint the County. The program allows local artists to tell visual stories as Stephon Kiba Freeman did with his visualization of how his daughter sees the world through books on the Worzalla mural. Get the inside scoop on the artist and his "controlled chaos" style with our Meet the Artist series.…

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Top 7 Spots For Live Music

Looking for a great place to enjoy live music in the Stevens Point Area? Find some great spots, so you don’t miss out on great bands and unforgettable fun…

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12 Months of Fun in the Stevens Point Area

It's officially 2024! To celebrate the turning of a new year, we have reviewed some of the best events that happen annually in the Stevens Point Area. Read ahead for ideas to celebrate each month and plan for a great year full of festivals, food, fun, and much more…

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Meet the Artist: Jessie Fritsch

CREATE Portage County launched a program called Paint the County. The program allows local artists to tell visual stories as Jessie Fritsch so colorfully did with her Ruth Bader Ginsberg mural. Get the inside scoop on the lifelong artist herself with our Meet the Artist series. …

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Meet the Artist: Dondi Bueno

CREATE Portage County launched a program called Paint the County. The program allows local artists to tell visual stories like the colorful octopus creature Dondi Bueno created on the side of Zest Bakery. Get the inside scoop on the artist and his go-with-the-flow style with our Meet the Artist series. …

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Meet the Artist: Chris Sweet

CREATE Portage County launched a program called Paint the County. The program allows local artists to tell visual stories, which is exactly what Chris Sweet did with his impactful "A Song for the Seven Sisters" mural. Get the inside scoop on the artist himself with our Meet the Artist series…

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Horseshoes & Hand Grenades on the City Behind the Music

“As we’ve traveled around, it seems like every show has at least a couple folks who come up and have a story or some connection to Stevens Point,” said Adam Greuel, guitarist and vocalist of the band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (HHG). Bluegrass band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, known for their innumerable sold-out shows, three albums, and infectious energy is proud to come from Stevens Point, or as they lovingly call it Point-town…

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Emmitt James and His Path Through Point

Poetry and music are the fundamental passions that make up indie hip-hop artist Emmitt James. As he reflects on the trail he's been paving from Milwaukee to Stevens Point out to LA, James is able to see the opportunities that have defined him…

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Insider's Guide to Virtual Events On Demand

Do you miss heading out for live events? We do too! To help, we've curated a list of on-demand experiences from live music, film festivals, original plays, beer and cheese pairings, local history, and storytime that are worth checking out! Read on to learn more about what is available, and enjoy…

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