Live Music at ArtStart
Since its creation, ArtStart has brought a variety of musical acts to our stages. When you visit ArtStart for a night of music, you will enjoy an intimate experience, with musicians sharing both songs and stories. ArtStart offers both an outdoor and indoor stage.
The Chicago Tribune called him “masterful,” and the Fox Valley Folk Festival describes him as “a living archive of song and style.”
Don’t miss folk artist, Mark Dvorak live at ArtStart!
The Roots Concert Series is thrilled to welcome folk artist Mark Dvorak to the ArtStart stage on July 17th. Dvorak has given concerts throughout the US and has made visits to Finland, Canada and Ireland. To date he has released twenty albums of traditional, Americana and original songs including 2020's acclaimed Let Love Go On and 2025's Live & Alone.
Dvorak has won awards for children’s music, journalism, and was honored in 2013 with the FARM Lantern Bearer Award from Folk Alliance International. In 2008 he received the Woodstock Folk Festival Lifetime Achievement Award.
Join us for an intimate evening where you won't just hear the songs, but also the stories behind the songs.
Concerts are made possible with support from WXPR Public Radio, The Midwest Music Hour, and Mr. Dale Lang.
Suggested $10 at the door. Cash bar will be open.
2025 Roots Concert Series
The 2025 Roots Concert Series has announced its first set of acts. Mark your calendar for these unique concerts held at ArtStart. Hear songs, hear stories and support live music! Roots concert series is brought you with support from WXPR Community Public Radio, The Midwest Music Hour, Mr. Dale Lang, and generous donors.
WXPR and ArtStart Present....In Progress
Last Tuesday of the month 7pm
In Progress welcomes YOU to share what you are working on. Whether a song, a poem, a painting, anything is welcome at In Progress. You will not find a more supportive group. WXPR supported In Progress happens the last Tuesday of every month at The Hilgermann Center, downtown Rhinelander. Find all of the details and sign up for a slot here.
Interested in performing at ArtStart. Please complete this application. Our music committee reviews all submissions.