Widespot Performing Arts Center

09/02/2026

If you have admired Mama Drone's photos and videos online, now is your chance to work with her to create your own professional, high quality, digital media. You could capture the beauty of your home, outdoor activities, family gatherings, milestone celebrations, the possibilities are endless.
Lot #27 on the Widespot's online auction offers you a gift certificate for a 30-60 minute session with Mama Drone. Visit the auction for more details: https://onecau.se/widespotauction Bidding opens Sept. 7 and ends Sept. 19th at 5:30 pm.
To view Mama Drone's work, visit: https://www.mamadronellc.com/

09/02/2026

We have a 3rd food truck for your enjoyment on Sat. Sept. 19th before the Cori Kennedy concert. Old Legion Coffee Co. will be on site with Eagle View Bar & Grill and Oak & Embers Smoke Show. They will be open for business from 4:30 to 7 pm, along with the Widespot bar.
Grab a bite, view the auction items (auction closes for bidding at 5:30 pm) and stay for the concert.

08/21/2026

One of Maiden Rock’s treasures playing Sunday….

🌼 Good music has deep roots. Spend your Sunday afternoon at the Garden Pub with The DitchLilies, bringing American roots and folk music to Pepin from 2–5 PM! 🎶

08/21/2026

Lot # 8 of Widespot's online benefit auction is an over night stay at The River Nest Bed & Breakfast donated by owners and Widespot volunteers, Bill and Carol Dunn. This beautiful B&B is located in Reads Landing which is on the main channel of the Mississippi River, just 1 mile upriver from Wabasha. Visit their website for more details: https://therivernest.com/

Bidding opens Sept. 7th. Visit: https://onecau.se/widespotauction to view all the auction packages and learn more about the Sept. 19th event and concert with Cori Kennedy.

08/19/2026

Visit: https://www.widespot.org/ to purchase your tickets today before they are sold out!

08/19/2026

You can view all the auction items for Widespot's first online benefit auction by visiting: https://onecau.se/widespotauction . Bidding opens Labor Day - Sept. 7 and closes Sept. 19th at 5:30 pm.

Pictured are Lot #'s 5, 6 & 7 - all created by Wabasha's talented Michael Johnston of Johnston Spinning. These are copper vases with brass trim and patina finish and a brass bowl with patina finish. The pictures don't do these justice - you can view these beautiful art pieces from 4:30 to (auction closing) 5:30 pm, Sat. Sept. 19th at the Widespot at 611 Broadway Ave., Wabasha.

All auction items will be available for pick up Sat. Sept. 19th from 6-8 pm and Sunday, Sept. 20th 1-3 pm at Widespot. Items will not be shipped.

Questions - contact Widespot: 715-448-0536; [email protected]

08/17/2026

Widespot's first online benefit auction is coming together! Bidding opens Sept. 7 (Labor Day) and closes Sept. 19 at 5:30 pm.

Pictured are lot #1: a 4 night stay in a 3 bedroom home in Cape Coral Florida, donated by Randy and Kari Hoffarth of REAL Brokers, LLC of Pine Island.

Lot #4: Thank you Wanda & Eric Hanlon of Whitewater Wines of Plainview for 3 bottles of their locally grown and produced wines.

To view all the auction items, visit: https://onecau.se/widespotauction or the Widespot's website: www.widespot.org and click the Auction Tab.

Don't forget to purchase your tickets to the Cori Kennedy concert that follows the auction closing Sept. 19th! Tickets can be purchased at the Widespot's website.

08/14/2026

Saturday, September 19th, WideSpot is thrilled to host Cori Kennedy, the country/Americana singer who wowed judges and the audience on television's The Voice last year. A superbly talented singer and guitarist you're surely going to want to see at the friendly confines of WideSpot.

Tickets in advance at our website www.widespotperformingarts.org
with doors opening at 6:30 and showtime at 7 pm.

Our bar will be open with beer, wine, cider, sodas and water for sale.

WideSpot is located at 611 Broadway in Wabasha. See you there!!!

Our mission is to expand performing arts, nurture artists, enrich audiences, and contribute to the vitality of the community. We’ve broadened our scope and are excited to have tradition and innovation exist side by side with a full buffet of talent and arts. Advance-ticket purchases are highly rec...

08/14/2026

Saturday, September 26th, WideSpot is hosting what might be one of the bigger blues events this year in Wabasha.

Here's the deal. Wabasha resident Spike Stephan has a big birthday this year. He's having a show at WideSpot, 611 Broadway in Wabasha, with Jimi and the Band of Souls opening for headliner Shaun Murphy. Shaun has played with Little Feat, Bob Seger, Eric Clapton... august company, in my opinion!

Tickets through our website at www.widespotperformingarts.org as well as possibly the door. Doors open at 6:30, with showtime starting at 7 pm

Our bar will be open with beer, wine, cider, sodas, and water. See you at WideSpot!

08/06/2026

Checkout Widespot's Fall Lineup of Artists!
We've had a few updates to our Fall Season. Visit the Widespot website to purchase tickets and see more information about all our fall concerts: https://widespotperformingarts.org/
It's going to be a FUN fall - join us!

Remember to check Widespot's NEWS tab on the website for updates and announcements. Questions? Call 715-448-0536 or email: [email protected]