The Hilgermann Center

05/26/2026

Looking for something to do tonight? Join us this evening (5/26) at 7PM for In Progress, an open mic art share event open to all!

Presented by ArtStart, WXPR and hosted by Nate Sheppard, In Progress is a unique event where participants are encouraged to share something they're working on in any stage of the process (hence the name "In Progress").

Join us at The Hilgermann Center for Community in downtown Rhinelander at 7PM on the last Tuesday of every month and show us what you're up to! Whether a song, a poem, a painting, anything is welcome and you will not find a more supportive group. We can't wait to hear and see what you have been creating!

All ages are welcome! Participants can sign up at www.thehilgermann.com/inprogress and audience members are welcome. See you soon!

05/18/2026

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind...?

(More local wildlife caught on our security cameras!)

05/13/2026

We are thrilled to announce our latest hallway gallery installation with these fantastic historical photos of downtown Rhinelander curated by local historian Kerry Bloedorn!

Stop on in at the Hilgermann (25 S. Brown St. in Rhinelander) anytime over the next two months to see these photos in person and read more about their historical context. Huge thank you to Kerry for putting this all together!

05/12/2026

Beware the Hodagmann! In honor of the upcoming Hodag Heritage Festival this Saturday, we're announcing that you can now purchase Hodagmann stickers at Crate Digger's Music & More in the Hilgermann building!

Learn more about this gentlemanly beast at www.thehodagmann.com and then stop on by the Hilgermann (25 S. Brown St.) to take home your very own Hodagmann. Happy Hodag Heritage week!

05/11/2026

Join us tomorrow evening (5/12) at 7PM for the second CULTURE TALK in our new series dedicated to exploring the natural world: An Introduction to the Northwoods Fungal Kingdom!

In this lecture, Emilymae King—Mycological Herbalist, Outdoor Education Director, and Board Member of the Wisconsin Mycological Society—will provide an immersive dive into the world of fungi. This lecture begins with simple identification features, blending the safety habits of a field mycologist and foraging tips in the Northwoods.

Participants will learn what an ethical foraging and tree associations to the ecological role of the mycelial web. Whether you are seeking a deeper connection to the Northwoods or looking to safely harvest your first edible, Emilymae shares the foundational tools and personal stories from her own transformative journey with our fungal allies. There will be a Q&A immediately following.

All lectures are free and open to the public and will be held at The Hilgermann Center (25 S. Brown St. in downtown Rhinelander). See you there!

(The views expressed during these lectures are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Hilgermann Center. All organizers, speakers and participants are expected to remain civil and respectful when engaging with these topics.)

05/05/2026

Thank you to all those who stopped by our Mother’s Day Market this past weekend! Every purchase supported people in your local community who loving sharing what they do with you.

And mark your calendars for our first Summer Night Market coming up on June 26 from 5-8pm!

(Interested in being a vendor at the next market? Visit www.thehilgermann.com/vendors to apply.)

05/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for last month's CULTURE TALKS presentation on Wisconsin's wetlands by Aaron Marti!

We had a packed house of folks interested in learning about these often overlooked natural resources. The recording of the lecture is available upon request if you missed it.

Make sure to mark your calendars for our next lecture on May 12 at 7PM where mycologist Emilymae King will be talking all things mushroom in her Introduction to the Northwoods Fungal Kingdom!

All lectures are free and open to the public and will be held at The Hilgermann Center (25 S. Brown St. in downtown Rhinelander).

See you there!

(Learn more about CULTURE TALKS at www.thehilgermann.com/culturetalks)

05/02/2026

05/01/2026

Despite what this morning's snow flurries may suggest, May is finally here! Which means two things:

1) Mother's Day is coming up so don't forget to get her something special at our Mother's Day Market tomorrow (5/2) from 10AM-2PM in our community room.

2) We're about to switch out the art in our hallway for a new exhibit, so this weekend is your last chance to check out Robin Harrison's fantastic paintings on your way to the market!

See you tomorrow!