What is “Make Music Chequamegon Bay”?   

The MAKE MUSIC CHEQUAMEGON BAY is a free, Chequamegon Bay area-wide celebration of neighbors going outside and making music as part of National Make Music Day.  Featuring music makers of all ages and abilities, this event is sponsored by the Chequamegon Bay Arts Council, Big Top Chautauqua, and Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau.

Beginning in 1982 in France as a national holiday known as “Le Féte de la Musique,” this event has grown to over 1000 cities and towns in over 120 countries and is now known worldwide as MAKE MUSIC DAY.  MAKE MUSIC CHEQUAMEGON BAY is a proud participant in this worldwide phenomenon.

For more info and/or to participate:  Go to makemusicday.org/chequamegonbay

Who is involved?

Well, besides YOU – a special event like this takes a dedicated team of volunteers to bring it all together. CBAC, Big Top Chautauqua, Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau have come together in 2023 to bring music to you!

For more information, contact us at:  chequamegonbay@makemusicday.org

SPONSORSHIP NEEDED! Big Top Chautauqua is so grateful for the love & support shown to the Big Top over our entire 36 years so far. Because of our amazing Big Top family, we continue to be a strong organization. Still, each year approximately 30% of our annual budget comes from contributors and sponsors just like you. We need each one of you to keep the magic happening. Will you renew your contribution to the Annual Fund today?

Donors of $125 or more join our Blue Canvas Club. In recognition, donors receive advance ticket ordering privileges. Benefits are valid for 12 months. Online donations can take up to 3 days to process; for an immediate donation to order tickets early, call (715) 373-5552. Thank you!

Now… June 21st is almost here!  Let’s get ready to get make some music!  

Make Music Chequmegon Bay events: 

Warren Nelson and Friends Concert, Bayfield Maritime Museum, 131 S 1st St., Bayfield 
June 21, 2023, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Part of the Bayfield Summer Concerts, with Warren, Ed Willett, Rowan Nelson-Ferris and Jack Gunderson
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Music in the Parks, Legion Park, Washburn
June 21, 2023, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Music in the Parks returns for its third season this summer in Washburn, WI. Performances will alternate weekly between Wikdal Park & Legion Park.  Come and listen to some amazing musicians and enjoy some time out side in beautiful Washburn. The shows run from 6PM – 8PM, and are FREE to the public. Just bring your family, friends & something to sit on.

Open Mic Night at The Backstage, Big Top Chautauqua
Wed June 21 6:00pm – 9:00pm
The-Backstage, 84810 State Hwy 13, Bayfield, WI
Big Top Chautauqua is providing the platform to get up on stage or just grab a seat and listen. Join us for open mic night Wednesday, June 21 at Big Top’s new year-round venue The Backstage! We will be joined by special guest hosts, including some of your favorite Blue Canvas Orchestra musicians! Enjoy live entertainment, drinks, and lite fare during a unique night out.

Live Music at The ArtBar
Featuring Stitch in Time – Steve Cotherman and Rich Pogue
It’s also wood-fired pizza night!
Wednesday June 21, 3-6 pm
Bell Street Gallery and ArtBar
807 Bell Street, La Pointe 

And…We also ask that you please take a photo of your music making on JUNE 21st and send it to us for our website, and so that we can also get an idea of how many people participated this year.  Photos can be sent to:  chequamegonbay@makemusic.org.

Let’s fill the air with music and send it out across the waves!  Cheers and stay safe!

Support

SPONSORSHIP NEEDED! Big Top Chautauqua is so grateful for the love & support shown to the Big Top over our entire 36 years so far. Because of our amazing Big Top family, we continue to be a strong organization. Still, each year approximately 30% of our annual budget comes from contributors and sponsors just like you. We need each one of you to keep the magic happening. Will you renew your contribution to the Annual Fund today?

Donors of $125 or more join our Blue Canvas Club. In recognition, donors receive advance ticket ordering privileges. Benefits are valid for 12 months. Online donations can take up to 3 days to process; for an immediate donation to order tickets early, call (715) 373-5552. Thank you!

June 21st will be here before we know it, so let’s get ready to get make some music! 

Get in touch with us at chequamegonbay@makemusicday.org