The Friends of San Damiano hope you’ll join us on Saturday, May 11, 8:00 a.m., for a bird walk at San Damiano. May 11, 2024, is World Migratory Bird Day, which occurs every year during the peak of spring migration. We’ll meet near the house on the lake side at 8:00 a.m. That’s early, but birds are most active and most vocal early in the day. We’ll walk the property looking for birds but also appreciating the many features of the San Damiano property that are attractive to birds, whether our resident birds or those migrating through. Since we’ll be walking on grass, which is likely to be wet, choose appropriate footwear. And, since parking is limited, we encourage you to walk or bike to the event. Bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll provide a checklist of birds you might see.
Visit: https://www.harrywhitehorse.com/festival/
A Truly Immersive and Unforgettable Experience
The Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival, in partnership with the Friends of San Damiano, will unite renowned artists worldwide for a week-long residency in Monona, Wisconsin, in an outdoor setting on Lake Monona. They will create captivating sculptures, showcase their previous works, and engage with the community during their stay.
This festival is significant culturally and artistically because it is the first international festival dedicated to an indigenous person, honoring the legacy of the late Monona, Wisconsin, and Ho-Chunk Nation sculptor Harry Whitehorse. Through wood sculpting, it fosters cultural exchange, promotes indigenous arts, and celebrates the natural beauty of San Damiano Monona.
What sets this festival apart is its fusion of tradition and innovation, combining contemporary and traditional wood sculpting techniques. The emphasis on international collaboration and indigenous artistry adds a rich layer of diversity and cultural exchange. The festival’s setting on the picturesque shores of Lake Monona, coupled with its interactive programming and community engagement initiatives, creates a truly immersive and unforgettable experience for attendees.
Event Details
Dates: The festival will take place from June 14 – 22, 2024
Opening Ceremony: June 14 @ 5 PM
Artist Working Hours: June 15 – 21 @ 9 AM – 5 PM , June 22 @ 9 AM – 11 AM
Closing Ceremony & Reception: June 22 @ 5 PM
Location: The festival will be held at scenic San Damiano Monona on Lake Monona in Monona, Wisconsin. The address is 4123 Monona Drive, Monona, WI Map
Duration: The festival spans a week, offering attendees ample opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of wood sculpting.
Activities: Attendees can expect a diverse range of activities, including:
Accessibility: The festival is open to all ages and is designed to be inclusive and accessible to everyone interested in art and culture.
Tickets: Free tickets are available on Event Brite.
Join us for the June Biergarten at San Damiano on Tuesday, June 18th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm! Enjoy amazing views, beer, food trucks, yard games, & live music.
Cash Box Kings, offering a throwback to the golden age of blues with some kickin’ fresh young blood, will be playing from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Lawn chairs or blankets. Cash for food and beverages.
There is very limited parking at San Damiano. We recommend walking or biking. If you drive, please drop off guests and materials, then park on Winnequah Road or local streets, and walk to the San Damiano entrance on Monona Drive.
This event is hosted by the Friends of San Damiano.
We cannot wait to see you!
Join us for the July Biergarten at San Damiano on Thursday, July 11th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm! Enjoy amazing views, beer, food trucks, yard games, & live music.
The Ladies Must Swing is a 19-piece all-female jazz band that finds its niche playing events in airport hangers and other places that evoke jazz nostalgia and toe tapping swing. The band will be playing from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Lawn chairs or blankets. Cash for food and beverages.
There is very limited parking at San Damiano. We recommend walking or biking. If you drive, please drop off guests and materials, then park on Winnequah Road or local streets, and walk to the San Damiano entrance on Monona Drive.
This event is hosted by the Friends of San Damiano. We cannot wait to see you!
Join us for the June Biergarten at San Damiano on Thursday, August 15th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm! Enjoy amazing views, beer, food trucks, yard games, & live music.
Orquesta SalSoul Del Mad combines the best of two worlds bringing together the fire of Latin rhythm and the smooth sound of soul. Come on out and move to the groove! 6:00-8:00 pm.
Lawn chairs or blankets. Cash for food and beverages.
There is very limited parking at San Damiano. We recommend walking or biking. If you drive, please drop off guests and materials, then park on Winnequah Road or local streets, and walk to the San Damiano entrance on Monona Drive.
This event is hosted by the Friends of San Damiano.
We cannot wait to see you!
