Featured Events in Monroe in September, 2025 (July Updated)

About the book: In The Tracks of My Years: A Music-Based Memoir, the acclaimed co-author of Rolling Stone’s 2015 music book-of-the-year, We Go@a Get Out of This Place: The Soundtrack of Vietnam War, tells the story of a life lived with, and in, music. He provides a poignant, someAmes painful, series of portraits of a young man maneuvering the intricacies of family life, love and romance, and a complicated relaAonship with a high school teacher who inspired him but was a constant source of bewilderment. As Bradley discovers who he is and, crucially, who he isn’t, the soundtrack evolves from Sinatra and the Beatles to Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. The Tracks of My Years is a book for anyone who grew up in post-World War II America, and for their children and grandchildren trying to look beyond the haze of myths surrounding Baby Boomers. It opens windows into the echoes of the heart. Cue up Alexa, Siri, or Spotify and curl up for a journey through The Tracks of My Years. About the Author: Doug Bradley is an author, educator, and Vietnam veteran. He has blogged for PBS’s Next Avenue and The Huffington Post, taught at UW-Madison, Baldwin-Wallace University, Edgewood College, and Arizona State University, and is the author of three books grounded in the Vietnam experience, including DEROS Vietnam: Dispatches from the Air-Conditioned Jungle, Who’ll Stop the Rain: Respect, Remembrance, and Reconciliation in Post-Vietnam America, and co-author of We Gotta Get Out of This Place: The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War, named the Best Music Book of 2015 by Rolling Stone magazine. After graduation from college in 1969, Doug was drafted into the U. S. Army in March 1970. He served at the Army’s Hometown News Center in Kansas City, Missouri, and as a combat correspondent with U. S. Army Republic of Vietnam headquarters at Long Binh, South Vietnam, from November 1970-November 1971. He relocated to Madison, Wisconsin, in 1974 where he helped establish Vets House, a storefront, community-based service center for Vietnam era veterans. He currently serves as chair of the Board of Advisors of the University of Wisconsin’s Missing in Action Recovery and Identification Project. Doug’s music-based memoir, The Tracks of My Years, will be released by Legacy Book Press this summer. Information Source: Mystery to Me | eventbrite

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Guardian's Clay Shoot! Join us for a day of fun and friendly competition at Blackhawk Valley Hunting. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time shooter, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Grab your gear, bring your friends, and get ready to test your aim on the range. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to support a great cause and enjoy a day outdoors. See you there! Register & Pay here to reserve your spot today. Walk-In's welcome the day of with the option to pay at the door (based on availability the day of). Or call to reserve your spot and mail a check. Please reach out to Bryan Vancil at 314-565-2617 or realtorbryan1@gmail.com OR Jason Davis at 636-779-6312 or jdavis2@stlouiscountymo.gov. Information Source: NCPBA | eventbrite

About the Book: A twenty-five-year-old murder case awakens violence in the present day, as Cork O’Connor struggles to find answers that have long eluded him. A few nights before Halloween, as Cork O’Connor gloomily ruminates on his upcoming birthday, he receives a call from his son, Stephen, who is working for a nonprofit dedicated to securing freedom for unjustly incarcerated inmates. Stephen tells his father that decades ago, as the newly elected sheriff of Tamarack County, Cork was responsible for sending an Ojibwe man named Axel Boshey to prison for life for a brutal murder that Stephen is certain he did not commit. Cork feels compelled to reinvestigate the crime, but that is easier said than done. Not only is it a closed case but Axel Boshey is, inexplicably, refusing to help. The deeper Cork digs, the clearer it becomes that there are those in Tamarack County who are willing once again to commit murder to keep him from finding the truth. At the same time, Cork’s seven-year-old grandson has his own theory about the investigation: the Windigo, that mythic cannibal ogre, has come to Tamarack County . . . and it won’t leave until it has sated its hunger for human blood. In one of his most gripping and intriguing novels, bestselling author William Kent Krueger brings the small town of Aurora, Minnesota to life in all its beauty and complexity, showing that as much as the world changes over time, the essence of what makes us human remains the same. About the Author: Raised in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon, William Kent Krueger briefly attended Stanford University—before being kicked out for radical activities. After that, he logged timber, worked construction, tried his hand at freelance journalism, and eventually ended up researching child development at the University of Minnesota. He’s been married for more than fifty years to a marvelous woman who is a retired attorney. He makes his home in St. Paul, a city he dearly loves. Information Source: Mystery to Me | eventbrite

Arborialis: An ArtPrize Experience is an enchanting, family-friendly experience that immerses visitors in a stunning, inflatable light and color exhibit. Created by the UK-based design company Architects of Air, this awe-inspiring installation invites people of all ages to explore a world of vibrant hues and mesmerizing shapes over 16 exciting days. In addition to the exhibit, ArtPrize will offer a variety of workshops and inclusive experiences inspired by the installation, making it a perfect destination for creativity and connection. Whether you’re creating art, enjoying a live performance, or simply marveling at the beauty of the installation, Arborialis promises to be an unforgettable experience. On the door tickets available onsite during opening times from 11:30am to 6:30pm (last admission)on a first come first served basis. This queue might close early in the case of high attendance. To learn more about Architects of Air, visit https://www.architects-of-air.com/. For more information about ArtPrize, click here. Information Source: ArtPrize | eventbrite