Badger History Group will kick off their series of lectures related to local history on September 9th. Their 2026-27 series will be held at the River Arts Center on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (save December and January). Events are free and open to the public.  September's lecture will take place in the Art Gallery.

Carolyn Dallmann will speak about her newest book, Powder Plant, Farmland to National Defense, released in March 2026. Her presentation will explore the events she experienced, the employees she worked with, what she learned while researching and writing the book, and the lasting impact the Badger Army Ammunition Plant had on her life.

Dallmann draws on more than three decades of technical and field experience at Badger. Her writing has appeared in The Wisconsin Magazine of History. Her debut book is North Freedom: A Memoir. Her short story, Thanksgiving with the Professors, will appear in a Wisconsin Writers Association publication in October, honoring the legacy of Jerry Apps.

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The River Arts Center is attached to the southern end of Sauk Prairie High School, at 105 9th Street in Prairie du Sac, WI - on the corner of 9th Street and Oak Street.  Only a short 25 minute drive from Madison, the River Arts Center is a beautiful venue to see a performance or host an event!

When using a GPS navigation system, we recommend entering the address as opposed to searching "River Arts Center", as some systems will confuse "River Arts Center" with "River Arts Inc", which is a different location.

Parking outside of school hours is available in the south lot or staff high school lot.  You may disregard the "parking permit required" sign outside of school hours.  During school hours, street parking is recommended.

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Lobby doors typically open an hour before a scheduled performance.  Doors into the theater typically open 30 minutes before a performance.

Flash photography is prohibited at all performances.  For many performances, photography and video recording of any kind is prohibited by copyright law.  Listen for a preshow announcement and check the program for production specifics.

For accessibility information please see our Accessibility page.

The River Arts Center's various spaces are available for rental for events of all sizes!  From a graduation or birthday party, to a meeting or corporate retreat, to a wedding or private concert, the River Arts Center is a beautiful space for your next big (or small) event!  Click here for more information!