Notes for the Week - May 21st

The latest episode of the History Channel's Foods that Built America shared the story of Swiss Miss. The episode aired on May 17th and is titled "Chocolate in a Glass". You can stream it on the History Channel's website if you have a cable or streaming package that includes the History Channel.

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The 2026 Rustic Roads Guide is now available in print and online, showcasing Wisconsin’s 126 unique Rustic Roads and Wisconsin’s five Scenic Byways. A new Rustic Roads Guide is developed each year by WisDOT and distributed through a partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The guide includes photos and descriptions of all Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads and Scenic Byways, detailing how Wisconsinites and visitors to the state alike can explore these unique destinations. You can find a free copy of the 2026 edition of Wisconsin Rustic Roads HERE or call 1-800-432-8747. 

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From Govin's Farm:

Govin's Farm is looking for family-friendly musical acts and entertainment for our Strawberry Festival (June 20–21) and Fall Season (mid-September through October weekends)! We’re especially seeking solo performers or duos, as our farm setup is best suited for smaller acts rather than full bands. Daytime performances only.

Acoustic musicians, family-friendly entertainers, and kid-friendly performers & interactive acts welcome. Interested? Please email jgovin@govinsfarm.com with links to videos, audio samples, social media pages, or your website. Please contact by email only as we plan the season.

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From the Mabel Tainter:

The Mabel got an upgrade! Check out the before-and-after of what our stage front looks like now with our new speakers! Our new AC6 system from EAW - Eastern Acoustic Works is not only a visual upgrade made to match our colors perfectly and hand-stenciled by the talented Wade Lambrigsten of Vintage Sign Shop, but it comes with a phenomenal sound upgrade to better suit the needs of our unique theater AND improve the use of hearing assist devices! Metro Sound & Video, Inc. worked carefully over the course of a week on the install and we are thankful to have had their help throughout the entire process   Thank you so much to Eastern Acoustic Works, Metro Sound & Video, and Vintage Sign Shop for your excellent work! This improvement would not have been possible without a gracious gift by one of our sponsors, Hampton Family Trust - thank you for your investment in The Mabel Tainter's quality and for allowing us to make such an improvement for our performances while maintaining the beauty of The Mabel.

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