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Bayfield Summer Concerts
How we got here...
In 2010, the Summer (Mostly) Thursdays concert series was created to fill the void left in the community
after the Bayfield (Mostly) Schubert Festival ended after the retirement of its founder, Fr.Dennis Michno.
That summer series was a solid tradition in Bayfield, WI, attracting standing room only crowds of 70-100 people
for most of its concerts from 1997 to 2008. Five of the musicians from the original series volunteered to produce
a handful of concerts, and a decision was made based on audience response, interest from local businesses,
commitment from volunteers, and encouragement from the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau to revitalize the series.
A steering committee was organized, a fiscal agent was identified, the scope of musical offerings was broadened,
and commitments were garnered from performers and volunteers enabling Summer (Mostly) Thursdays
to move ahead with its mission.
At the close of our fifth season, a decision was made to change the name of the series to
Bayfield Summer Concerts - a Moveable Feast of Superior Music.
Our Mission
Our mission remains the same: to offer a broad range of music in a variety of settings around Bayfield, WI performed
by musicians from the Chequamegon Bay area and beyond. The vision is to ensure a sustainable and successful series
of summer performance events in Bayfield, WI that meets the needs and expectations of faithful concertgoers
while attracting new performers, audience members, and patrons of the arts.
Values and Goals
The values and goals of BSC are: to nurture younger performers and younger audience members;
support professional musiciansand composers; increase and maintain opportunities for artistic growth and quality of life
for local residents, visitors, and performers; create partnerships that enhance the local economy and tourism;
operate in a fiscally responsible manner to identify private and corporate sponsors and seek grant funding;
and create a culture of joyful volunteerism vital to the arts life of the community and this organization.
Bayfield Summer Concerts
PO Box 1495 Bayfield, WI 54814
PO Box 1495 Bayfield, WI 54814
