Schauer Arts Center

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TheatreArtBanquet HallsDanceEducationMusicPaintingRentals
Hours:
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Box Office: Mon-Fri, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Driving Directions:
From US HWY 41 take Slinger/Hartford Exit onto State HWY 60 W. Continue on HWY 60/Sumner St until you reach Rural St in Hartford. Turn right on to N Rural St. Go 1 block N on Rural St.
About Us
With the Ruth A. Knoll Theater and Suckow Family Art Gallery, the Schauer Arts & Activities Center is a non-profit regional center for the arts. The Schauer Center provides world class performances, local and regional art displays and beautiful event rental space with professional event planning services. The Schauer School of the Arts provides youth instruction and experience in dance, theater
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Highlights
- Main Stage offers touring performances in the 549 seat Ruth A. Knoll Theater
- Family Series offer family friendly entertainment and a professional theater experience
- Pikes Peak provides a beautiful setting for wedding and other events and space for large group meetings
- The Schauer School of the Arts offers arts development and experience to children and adults
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Schauer Arts Center
The Ruth A. Knoll Theater is a state-of-the-art performance space that hosts hundreds of events each year.
The Schauer Center offers beautiful spaces for photos during your event.
The Schauer Courtyard makes for a beautiful location and backdrop for any event.
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The possibilities of decoration in Pikes Peak are endless.
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Events
Schauer Courtyard: Ryan Meisel Quartet featuring Susan Hofer
- Get into the spirit of the summer party season as traditional New Orleans jazz is celebrated with the Ryan Meisel Quartet featuring Susan Hofer.
- Thursday Jun 18, 2026
Movies in the Courtyard
- Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for a magical night of cinema under the stars with The Goonies.
- Wednesday Jun 24, 2026
Schauer Courtyard: The NIX
- If you're looking for a great band that covers all your favorite classic rock hits, look no further than The NIX!
- Thursday Jun 25, 2026
Kids From Wisconsin: America's Soundtrack; the Pulse of a Nation
- Join Kids From Wisconsin in their 58th season as we honor the 250th anniversary of this great nation with America's great composers, songwriters, musicians, and
- Saturday Jun 27, 2026
Schauer Courtyard: Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns
- Cold Sweat is a consummate 8-piece dance band, featuring a 4-piece rock-solid rhythm section and a super-tight 3-piece horn section, led by incredible vocalists
- Thursday Jul 2, 2026
Schauer Courtyard: 5 Card Studs
- The 5 Card Studs are a group of veteran players whose diverse backgrounds combine to bring subtlety and precision to top 40 A.M. Gold hits and forgotten favorit
- Thursday Jul 9, 2026
Schauer Courtyard: The Squeezettes
- The six-time WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) award-winning Squeezettes (2025, 2023, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2012) are noted as one of the state’s most unique att
- Thursday Jul 16, 2026
Schauer Courtyard: Scotch & Soda
- Scotch & Soda Band plays familiar acoustic rock tunes, from artists like Bonnie Raitt, the Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, & America, and more.
- Thursday Jul 23, 2026
Movie Night in the Courtyard: The Princess and the Frog
- Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for a magical night of cinema under the stars with The Princess and the Frog.
- Wednesday Jul 29, 2026
Schauer Courtyard: Weird Science
- Your favorite songs of the 80’s amped up for the new millennium, performed by real musicians with a sense of humor! No schlock, just rock!
- Thursday Jul 30, 2026
Schauer Courtyard: The Lamboni Brothers
- The Lamboni Brothers bring a high-energy, super-fun blend of classic rock tunes you know PLUS Packers tailgate tunes you'll love. Check out their tailgate tunes
- Thursday Aug 6, 2026
Schauer Courtyard: Los Mitoteros
- Los Mitoteros are a Milwaukee-based Latin ensemble built around rhythm, melody, and a little beautiful chaos.
- Thursday Aug 13, 2026
Family Weekend Featuring Optimist Theatre: Shakespeare in the Park
- The Schauer Center will transform into a hub for all things Shakespeare. Optimist Theatre, the producer of Milwaukee’s celebrated Shakespeare in the Park, is br
- Sunday Aug 16, 2026
Rep/Contact Info
Donna Dienhart
Dani Kuepper
Katrina Kyle
Katrina Kyle
School of the Arts Director
- Phone: (262) 670-0560 x 207
Jennifer Rodriguez
Jennifer Rodriguez
Volunteer Coordinator
- Phone: (262) 670-0560 x-201
- 147 N Rural St Hartford WI 53027