December 20, 2007
Around Wisconsin
It's Almost 2008!

They're getting ready to drop the carp in Prairie du Chien, the Bo-Deans are coming to rock Wausau, and there's broomsticks a-shakin' up in Oshkosh. Get out in the white stuff and have a blast - it won't be here forever.

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Holidays

Christmas on Main | Marvel in Manitowish | Kids' Days | The Bo Deans

Wrestling Tourney | Droppin of the Carp | NYE Fireworks | Mishicot Museum

Christmas on Main

Christmas on Main

Thru January 1st, 2008 Bruce
Christmas on Main offers a potporri of fun family activities and great food. There will be tasty soup and chili, a family craft time, and the Bruce Theatre will also be showing free movies. Take a horse drawn sleigh ride and get in on some Christmas tree decorating. Don't miss out on the 14th Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social! Bring the whole family to join in all the holiday festivities. And don't miss out on a visit from Santa! Main Street. Event starts at 12:00PM.

For more information call (800) 535-RUSK

Marvel in Manitowish Waters

Marvel in Manitowish Waters

December 26 thru 29, 2007 Manitowish Waters
Count down to the New Year with family-fun activities during this holiday week regardless of snow conditions. Bundle up and enjoy a festive horse-drawn sleigh ride through the wooded grounds of the Discovery Center. Then head indoors to warm up with hot cocoa, coffee & cider. Donations welcome.Stories, crafts, demos, games, sleigh rides, music and more. Plus a New Year's Eve "Kid's Night Out" at Camp Jorn YMCA, Dec. 31. Sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Chamber of Commerce. 3PM – 6PM.

For more information call (888) 626-9877

Kids' Days at EAA AirVenture Museum

Kids' Days

December 26 thru 31, 2007 Oshkosh
Grab your favorite broomstick and your best dress robes and make your way to the EAA AirVenture Museum for Kids Days. Celebrate the school holiday - Harry Potter style. Join in a golden snitch scavenger hunt and create an enchanted flying machine! Transform into a Hogwarts student and design your very own tie, hat and magic wand. Score points for your house in the world-famous Owl Toss and make your very own magic in the Wingardium Leviosa experiment. All activities are included in regular Museum admission. 10AM-5PM.

For more information call (920) 426-4818

The Bodeans in Concert

The Bo Deans

December 27, 2007 Wausau
The BoDeans forged a signature sound based on heartfelt lyrics, passionate harmonies, and ringing guitars. It's a sweet-and-sour blend that has colored such popular early numbers as "She's a Runaway," "Fadeaway," "Still The Night," and "Only Love." The group’s latest album, Homebrewed: Live from the Pabst., is a two-CD set recorded at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee. This album features the band’s latest release "Resolution," and one of their 90s hits, the theme song from Party of Five, "Closer to Free." Grand Theater, 415 4th Street.

For more information call (715) 842-0988

35th Annual Badger Conference Wrestling Invitational

Wrestling

December 28, 2007 Madison
It's time for the 35th Annual Badger Conference Wrestling Invitational. Exciting wrestling matches will take place all day long at the Alliant Energy Center this December 28th! Make your plans to attend the tournament and show your support for these young champions. The first matches begin at 10:00AM (Individual Tournament). Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall , 1919 Alliant Energy Way. Hosted by Stoughton Viking Wrestling Club.

For more information call (608) 267-3976

Droppin' of the Carp in Prairie du Chien

Droppin' of the Carp

December 31, 2007 Prairie du Chien
The first annual Droppin' of the Carp was held in 2002 after Tom Nelson and his wife, Cathie, watched locals in Savannah, Ga. lower a giant styrofoam peach. "We decided we could have some sort of New Year's celebration here in the Midwest," Nelson said. "Being on the river, it had to be a fish." They organize it every year and expect to draw as many as 2,000 - people, that is. All the ceremonial carp are named Lucky because eating carp on New Year's brings good luck. 9PM -door prizes, bonfires lit, hot chocolate, popcorn, and singing by Larry and the Carpettes.Countdown at 11:59PM. St. Feriole Island, Blackhawk Ave.

For more information call (608) 326-8602

New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Woodruff

Fireworks

December 31, 2007 Woodruff
Ring in the New Year by enjoying a spectacular fireworks show. Come by snowmobile or car and welcome in the new year in style. Bring the kids - you won’t want to miss it! Held in downtown Woodruff, with fireworks starting at 7PM. Join the fun and celebrate New Year’s Eve. A perfect oppourtunity to get out and discover Woodruff. Intersection of Hwy. 51 & Hwy. 47

For more information call (800) 446-6784

Christmas in the Museum

Christmas in the Museum

Thru January 05, 2008 Mishicot
"Christmas at the Museum" is a celebration of Christmas in a small village schoolhouse in 1873 with a huge tree, decorated with hundreds of old ornaments and lights from the late George A. Schmidt collection. In addition to musical selections provided by individuals and groups, the Friends of the Museum will serve Christmas cookies and hot cider. Last year, 14 area musical groups and individuals took part. The dates of the event are from 5:30 to 8:30PM. Dec. 17-19, and 26-27, and Jan. 4-5, with an afternoon performance from 2 to 4PM on Jan. 5.

For more information call (920) 755-3054

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