Past Dates
Friday, April 19th, 2013
Wynwood of Madison West
General Audience Concert - 1:30 p.m.
413 South Yellowstone Drive; Madison, WI 53719; 608-277-1010Friday, February 22nd, 2013
CAL Center - Reedsburg Area High School
Fiddler On The Roof - February 22 & 23 at 7pm; February 24 at 2pm
2000 South Albert Avenue; Reedsburg, WI, 53959 608-524-4646
Price: $12 in advance; $15 at the door (see poster for details)
One of my favorite 'extra-curricular' activities is participating in community theater. This year I'm thrilled to reprise one of my favorite roles in the Reedsburg Players production of, "Fiddler On The Roof." The first time I played Tevye's wife, Golde, was in a 2003 Baraboo Theater Guild production of, 'Fiddler.' It was also the first time I worked opposite my friend Joe Corbin, who will be reprising his role of Tevye this time around as well! Come spend a few hours with Tevye, Golde, and the rest of our cast of talented, home-town thespians. You are always welcome in the little village of Anatevka. Right? Of coarse, right!
Monday, October 1st, 2012
Watertown Senior & Community Center
General Audience Concert - 1 pm
514 South First Street, Watertown, WI, 53094 - 920-262-8099Come and join Diane for an afternoon of great music and storytelling.
Monday, October 1st, 2012
Watertown Senior & Community Center
General Audience Concert for The Euterpe Music Club - 7:30 pm
514 South First Street, Watertown, WI, 53094 920-262-8099The second concert of an October 1 double header! Diane will be presenting an evening concert for The Euterpe Music Club of Watertown, Wisconsin.
Saturday, September 29th, 2012
Mineral Point Opera House
The Cornish Festival - 7 pm
139 High Street, Mineral Point, WI, 53565 - (608)987-2642
Price: Adults - $15; Ages 13-18 - $10; 12 & under - free
Come out to the beautiful Mineral Point Opera House, and and enjoy an evening of Cornish and Celtic music as only Diane can perform it!
Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
Galena Primary School
Tiny Tunes & Tales - 6 pm
219 Kelly Lane Galena IL 61036A hour of tunes and tales for the pre-school set!
Wednesday, July 18th, 2012
Menomonee Falls Public Library
Swing On A Star! - 1 pm
W156 N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, 53051 - Ph: 262-532-8900Diane wraps up her tour of the Waukesha Federated Library System, so come out and SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Monday, July 16th, 2012
Montello Public Library
Swing On A Star! - 2 pm
128 Lake Court, Montello, Wisconsin, 53949 - Ph: 608-297-7544Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Saturday, July 7th, 2012
St. Mary's Care Center
General Audience Concert - 1:30
3401 Maple Grove Drive, Madison, WI 53719 - 608-845-1000Thursday, June 28th, 2012
Elm Grove Public Library
Swing On A Star! - 10:30 am
13600 Juneau Blvd., Elm Grove, Wisconsin, 53122 - Ph: 262-782-6717Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Thursday, June 28th, 2012
New Berlin Public Library
Swing On A Star! - 1 pm
15105 Library Lane, New Berlin, Wisconsin, 53151 - Ph: 262-785-4980Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Mukwonago Community Library
Swing On A Star! - 10 am
1012 Main Street, Mukwonago, Wisconsin, 53149 - Ph: 262-363-6411Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Wednesday, June 27th, 2012
Alice Baker Public Library
Swing On A Star! - 1 pm
820 Main Street, Eagle, Wisconsin, 53119 - Ph: 262-594-2800Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
Big Bend Village Library
Swing On A Star! - 1 pm
W230 S9175 Nevins Street, Big Bend, Wisconsin, 53103 - Ph: 262-662-3571Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
Waukesha Public Library
Swing On A Star! - Two Shows! 3 pm & 7 pm
321 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53186 - Ph: 262-524-3680Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Monday, June 25th, 2012
Pauline Haass Public Library
Swing On A Star! - 1 pm
N64 W23820 Main Street, Sussex, Wisconsin, 53089 - Ph: 262-246-5180Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Monday, June 25th, 2012
Butler Public Library
Swing On A Star! - 7 pm
12808 West Hampton Avenue, Butler, Wisconsin, 53007 - Ph: 262-783-2535Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Muskego Public Library
Swing On A Star! - 1 pm
S73 W16663 Janesville Road, Muskego, Wisconsin, 53150 - Ph: 262-971-2101Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Thursday, June 21st, 2012
Brookfield Public Library
Swing On A Star! - 10:30 am
1900 North Calhoun Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin, 53005 - Ph: 262-782-4140Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Thursday, June 21st, 2012
Hartland Public Library
Swing On A Star! - 1 pm
110 East Park Avenue, Hartland, Wisconsin, 53029 - Ph: 262-367-3350Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
Town Hall Library
Swing On A Star! - 10:30 am
N76 W31429 Highway Vv North Lake, Wisconsin, 53064 - Ph: 262-966-2933Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Wednesday, June 20th, 2012
Delafield Public Library
Swing On A Star! - 3 pm
500 Genesee Street, Delafield, Wisconsin, 53018 - 262-646-6230Come SWING ON A STAR, and learn how much fun it can be to, DREAM BIG, READ!
Tuesday, June 19th, 2012
Oconomowoc Public Library
Swing On A Star! - 1 pm
200 West South Street, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 53066 - Ph: 262-569-2193SWING ON A STAR, is a program of songs and stories to light the way for young imaginations to see that there are no limits on dreams. This is a new program created for the South Central Library System's 2012 Summer Reading Program theme; DREAM BIG, READ!
Monday, June 18th, 2012
Pewaukee Public Library
Family Concert - 7 pm
210 Main Street, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, 54072 - Ph: 262-691-5670Diane kicks off her tour of the Waukesha County Federated Library System with an evening concert for all ages!
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
Music Makes The World Go 'Round - 1 pm
114 East 3rd Street, Waunakee, Wisconsin, 53597 - Ph: 608-849-5325
Diane will be presenting her signature multicultural music and storytelling program for the students at St. John's. Look for lots of music, merriment, stories, and exotic instruments that will take the audience on an hour long, musical journey around the world!
Friday, May 18th, 2012
Wild Hog in the Woods Coffee House
General Audience Concert - 8 pm
953 Jenifer St., Madison, WI, 53703 - Ph: 608-233-5687
Price: $2-members, $3- non-members
Friday night concerts at The Wild Hog in the Woods Coffeehouse have been a tradition for 30 years! Come and enjoy a great evening of music with Diane as she presents a solo concert in this wonderful Madison venue. There will be an open mic during intermission.
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
The Colonial Club Senior Activity Center
General Audience Concert - 1:30 - 2:30 pm
801 Blankenheim Lane, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, 53590 - Ph: 800-373-0783Sunday, May 6th, 2012
First Presbyterian Church of Reedsburg
Sixth Welsh Weekend For Everyone - 2:30 pm
148 North Park Street, Reedsburg, WI - 53959 - 608-524-2812
Diane will be doing special music for the 80th State Gymanfa Ganu (Hymn Sing), that will take place on the second day of the Sixth Welsh Weekend For Everyone.
The 2012 Welsh Weekend takes place on May 5 - 6 with a host of special activities for all ages. Please visit the Cambrian Heritage Society of Madison's website for more details. This is a wonderful, fun-filled weekend for anyone interested in Welsh culture and music.
Saturday, March 10th, 2012
Voyageur Inn & Conference Center
South Central Shamrock Club's St. Patrick's Day Banquet - 5:30 - 9 pm
200 Viking Drive Reedsburg WI 53959 608-524-6431 or 1-800-444-4493
Price: $25/Adults - $9/Children 12 & Under
If you enjoy 'all things Irish,' this is the place to be the evening of March 10! Diane will be providing Irish & Celtic music off and on throughout the social gathering & dinner hour. Following, is a schedule of events and reservation information.
5:30 - Social gathering begins. (cash bar)7:00 - Welcome & Full Irish Dinner
The highlights of the evening will be the introduction of the 2012 Irish Rose, Pat Hanes, and the 2012 Irishman of the year, Charlie Montgomery, following the dinner hour. There will also be a drawing of the Marguerite Murray Scholarship raffle for a trip to Ireland, a getaway to an Irish Inn, golf package, along with other great prizes. There will also be plenty of opportunities for audience participation, toasts and general merriment!
Advance reservations by March 3, 2012 are required. Reservations with check can be mailed to: Gloria Judge, 2227 Winfield Drive, Reedsburg, WI 53959. For more information contact Dick Fish at 608-985-7068.
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
Baraboo Public Library
All Things Celtic - 7 pm
230 Fourth Avenue, Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913 - Ph: 608-356-6166Come out and celebrate St. Patrick's Day a little early with an hour of music and fun for the whole family. Join Diane for an evening of All Things Celtic at the Baraboo Public Library. Snowdate: March 8, 2012.
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Pineview Elementary School
RIFF (Reading Is Family Fun) Night - 6 - 8 pm
1121 8th Street, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, 53959 -Diane will be telling stories, and singing songs from all over the world for this year's 'Reading Round-up.'
Sunday, February 19th, 2012
First Presbyterian Church
Sunday Storytelling Service - 9:30 am
148 N Park Street, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, 53959 - Ph: 608-524-2812
Come and enjoy a unique morning of worship, storytelling and song. Diane will be presenting a traditional story from South America, about an ancient people, their love of community, the land they called home, and the creatures they shared it with. It explores the themes of love, transformation, peaceful conflict resolution, paradise lost and found, resurrection and eternal life.
Diane will also be singing Jean Ritchie's, "Cool Of The Day," and accompanying herself on the harp. A free will offering will be collected for ongoing repairs to the historic, First Presbyterian Church.
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
Oak Park Place East
Christmas Concert - 3 pm
718 Jupiter Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53718 -Diane will be presenting a special Holiday concert for the residents of Oak Park, and she will be joined by special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Sunday, December 18th, 2011
Oak Park Place
Christmas Concert - 2 pm
800 Waldo Street, Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913 -Thursday, December 15th, 2011
St. Clare Meadows Care Center
Happy Hour Concert - 2 pm
1414 Jefferson Street, Madison, Wisconsin, 53913 - 608-356-4838Diane will be providing an hour of nostalgia and Holiday songs during 'Happy Hour,' for the residents of St. Clare Meadows.
Sunday, December 11th, 2011
First United Church Of Christ
Christmas Concert - 4 pm
503 Washington Street, Sauk City, Wisconsin, 53583 - 608-643-8387
Price: Free Will Offering
Come and enjoy an afternoon of song and celebration of the Holiday Season with Diane and special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Friday, October 28th, 2011
The Village Booksmith & Coffee House
Evening Concert - 7:30 pm
526 Oak Street, Baraboo, Wisconsin, 53913 - 608-355-1001
Price: Donation For The Baraboo Food Pantry
Diane will be giving a solo concert to benefit the Baraboo Food Pantry. Come and enjoy an evening of music and storytelling and be sure to bring a non-perishable food item to help stock the food pantry shelves before the Holiday Season.
Thursday, October 6th, 2011
The On Wisconsin Room @ The Red Gym
Taste Of Australia - 6 pm
716 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706 -Diane will be providing a short presentation and demonstration of the didgeridoo at the UW Taste of Australia. The Taste Of Australia is open to UW faculty, staff and union members, and is not a public event.
http://www.today.wisc.edu/events/view/42138
Sunday, September 25th, 2011
First Presbyterian Church
Sundaes On Sunday Fundraising Concert - 6 pm
148 N Park Street, Reedsburg, Wisconsin, 53959 - 608-524-2812
Price: Free Will Offering
Diane will be joined by the band, Chasing The Sound, for an hour long show followed by an ice cream social. A free will offering will be collected to raise funds for a new roof for the beautiful and historic First Presbyterian Church in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. Come on out and help us 'raise the roof' with Songs and Sundaes on the last Sunday evening in September.
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Iron Ridge Public Library
Music Makes The World Go 'Round - Express - 1:30 pm
205 Park Street, Iron Ridge, WI - Call 920-387-3637
In order to meet the needs and budgets of smaller venues, I decided to create a scaled back version of my 'Music Makes The World Go 'Round' program. The Express version is just that; quicker set up time, and a few less instruments, but still lots of fun. I'll bring along my bag of instruments for an impromptu rhythm band, and there will still be plenty of exotic sights and sounds. Don't forget to bring your voices . . . there will be plenty of opportunities to sing your way around the world!
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Columbus Public Library
Music Makes The World Go 'Round - 3:30 p.m.
223 W. James St. Columbus WI 53925-1572 920-623-5910Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
Reedsburg Public Library
Family Concert - 6:30 pm
370 Vine Street Reedsburg WI 53959 608-768-READ (7323)Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
Golden Living Center
2 pm
300 Race Street Wisconsin Dells WI 608-254-2574This will be a return visit for me to play for the residents at The Golden Living Center. It's always a pleasure to play for these folks because they aren't shy about joining in!
Friday, May 6th, 2011
Wild Hog in the Woods Coffee House
General Audience Concert - 8 pm
953 Jenifer St. Madison WI 53703Friday concerts at The Wild Hog In The Woods have been a Madison tradition for more than 30 years. The coffee house is located in the Wil-Mar Community Center on Jennifer Street. Diane will be playing 2 sets with an open mic after the first set.
Saturday, March 26th, 2011
Tuvalu Coffee House & Gallery
A Saturday Double Header! - Children's Concert: 3-4 pm & Evening Concert: 7:30 - 9 pm
300 South Main Street Verona Wisconsin 53593 608-845-6800Thursday, March 17th, 2011
Capitol Lakes Retirement Community
St. Patrick's Day Concert - 2 pm
333 West Main Street Madison WI 53703 608-283-2000Saturday, March 12th, 2011
Voyageur Inn & Conference Center
Shamrock Club St. Patrick's Day Dinner - 7 p.m.
200 Viking Drive Reedsburg WI 53959 608-524-6431 or 1-800-444-4493Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Baraboo Public Library
Friends Of The Baraboo Public Library Concert Series - 7 p.m.
230 Fourth Avenue Baraboo WI 53913 608-356-6166
Price: Free Public Concert!
Diane will be joined by the band, Chasing The Sound. Come and enjoy an hour of music at this family friendly concert!
Monday, February 28th, 2011
Pineview Elementary School
RIFF (Reading Is Family Fun) Night - 6 - 8:30 pm
1121 8th Street Reedsburg WisconsinI'll be telling stories, playing some interesting instruments, and singing a few songs throughout the evening. RIFF Night is a wonderful, annual event hosted by the Reedsburg School District, that celebrates reading fun for the whole family.
Sunday, January 30th, 2011
Dodgeville United Methodist Church
Ringing In The New Year Concert - 4 p.m.
327 Iowa Street Dodgeville WI 53533I'll be playing a short 15 minute Christmas set for this annual concert organized by some very dear friends of mine. It's always an enjoyable afternoon with performances by the Dodgeville United Methodist choir, bell choir, and more. They have traditionally waited until all of the Christmas bustle, and post season football games have passed to have their Holiday concert. Although this year, Wisconsin football fans have one more game to look forward to in February. Yeah, Packers! There will be a little Holiday music as well as songs for all seasons, followed by a homemade lasagna supper. It promises to be a warm place to spend the last Sunday evening in January!
Sunday, January 9th, 2011
Fore Seasons Restaurant/Baraboo Country Club
Shamrock Club Christmas Dinner - About 12:30 p.m.
401 Mine Street Baraboo WI 53913 1-800-657-4981
Price: private party
The great blizzard of 2010 postponed the Christmas party in December, so the party and show will go on this coming Sunday!
Sunday, December 12th, 2010
Four Seasons Restaurant/Baraboo Country Club
Shamrock Club Christmas Dinner - about 12:30 p.m.
401 Mine Street Baraboo WI 53913 1-800-657-4981
Price: private party
I'm looking forward to playing for the Sauk County Shamrock Club Christmas Party again this year! It's a great crowd that loves to sing. This time I'll be joined by two special visitors from the North Pole to spice things up a bit!
Friday, November 5th, 2010
The Village Booksmith & Coffee House
Diane Michaels & Chasing The Sound - 7:30 pm
526 Oak Street Baraboo Wisconsin 608-355-1001
Price: Items for Baraboo Food Pantry
We will be missing Michelle on November 5th. She is appearing as Aunt March, with the cast of the musical 'Little Women,' that will be performing at the Al Ringling Theater that same evening. Stay tuned for future dates that will include the entire band. In the meantime, Ellen Lee will be filling in at the piano for us.
We have been playing together for about a year now, and thought it was time we tried out a few tunes in front of a friendly audience. The Village Booksmith is just such a place! The proprietor, Annie Randall is a wonderful hostess, and there is a 'friendliness guarantee' from the crowd of regulars who attend events.
With the Holidays fast approaching and the economy being what it is, we are asking audience members to bring one or more non-perishable item for the Baraboo Food Pantry. In addition to food items, they also appreciate things like laundry detergent and shampoo. There is no such thing as a 'too small' donation!
Hope to see you there!
Friday, October 8th, 2010
The Village Booksmith & Coffee House
Second Friday Poetry Night with poet Mokasiya - 7:30 PM
526 Oak Street Baraboo Wisconsin 608-355-1001This will be a new adventure for me, but a joyful one. I will be accompanying the poet, Mokasiya, as he reads selections from his two newest books, "The Shaman's Dream," and "When God First Laughed." Mokasiya describes his poetry as, 'playful earth-sun-moon-nature-soul-connected poetry,' and that it is! I had the great pleasure of sitting down with him not long ago to hear him read some of his work.
There will be open stage poetry reading for the second half of the evening. The Village Booksmith, is a unique venue in downtown Baraboo, Wisconsin. The proprietor, Annie Randall, is a wonderful event hostess and great storyteller to boot!
Even though this is a late addition to my calendar page, come on out on October 8 to hear some beautiful poetry!
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Black Earth Public Library
The H2O Show - 2:15 P.M.
1210 Mills Street Black Earth WI 53515-9463 608-767-2563
Price: Free!
The 'H2O Show,' is a program for the whole family that is all about water. It was created for the South Central Library System's summer reading program theme, 'Make A Splash, Read!' Here's a map link to the Black Earth Public Library. Hope to see you there! www.bepubliclibrary.org/map.html
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Pineview Elementary School
Storytelling & Music - 6 - 8 P.M.
1121 8th Street Reedsburg WisconsinFriday, February 26th, 2010
LaGrange Elementary School
Multi-Cultural Music & Storytelling - 6:45 P.M.
Tomah WisconsinWednesday, December 16th, 2009
Clarion Hotel and Convention Center
Christmas Program - About 8 PM
626 North Pine Street Baraboo WI 53913 608-356-6422Private Christmas Party for the Baraboo Lion's Club.
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Karl Junginger Memorial Library
Deck The Halls - 6 pm
625 N. Monroe St. Waterloo WI 53594 920-478-3344
Price: Free
