Lunch & Learn: Wisconsin Idols

Lunch & Learn: Wisconsin Idols

With Dean Robbins – The Wisconsin Historical Society

Dean Robbins discusses his essay collection Wisconsin Idols: 100 Heroes Who Changed the State, the World, and Me, offering a unique perspective on legendary figures with often surprising connections to the state, including Jackie Robinson, Oprah Winfrey, Harrison Ford, Bob Dylan, Ann Landers, and Joni Mitchell. With photos, videoclips, and humorous anecdotes, the presentation establishes Wisconsin as a notably influential place: a crossroads for people who changed the world. Attendees will learn more about the Wisconsin heroes they know and discover new heroes to fall in love with. NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar calls Wisconsin Idols “insightful and entertaining: a passionate and poetic homage.

Dean Robbins is a journalist who has contributed to USA Today, The New York Daily News, GRAMMY magazine, and other media outlets, as well as serving as editor in chief of Isthmus and On Wisconsin magazine. He is also a children’s author whose books have appeared on many best-of-the-year lists, earning praise in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal.

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: Lunch at 11:15am | Presentation at 12:30pm
Location: Village on the Square | 314 East Village Court, Dousman, WI 53118
Cost: $16 per person

Lunch Seating begins at 11am in River’s Edge Restaurant. The presentation begins promptly at 12:30pm in the community room.

A free presentation without lunch will be offered in the Holz Pavilion Theater at 2pm. No registration required for the 2pm showing.

Space is limited — register today to reserve your seat!
(Registration closes Thursday, February 26))

Link straight to registration:  https://threepillars.salsalabs.org/lunchlearnmar2026?page=register

Residents – please sign up in the portal.

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