HAUGEN, Wis. (WJMC) — This Friday in Haugen, ring in spring with some local entertainment.
On Friday evening, the Ceska Opera House in Haugen will present its spring variety show. Starting at 7pm, guests can enjoy an evening featuring local performers such as barbershop quartet the Getaways and accordion players Brent Harings of Rice Lake and Bob Seckora of Trego.
Robert Heinze with the Ceska Opera Foundation says the show continues a decades-long tradition of entertainment for the venue.
“Years ago, there was a lady by the name of Marie Cocolette from Spooner. And she would put on variety shows for the Washburn County Mental Health Association,” said Hinze. “And Marie became interested in our organization, and she started our variety shows. And she had a body of performers, and it included, at that time, everything from jugglers, to harmonica players, to dancers.”
Admission to the spring variety show is $12 per person. Reservations aren’t required but are encouraged. Tickets can be reserved by calling 715-234-7458.