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May 2012

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2 - 27 Milwaukee - Summer Stories with John McGivern. John takes us through the summer cycle of Memorial Day, school's end, the 4th of July, summer camp, family vacation, the dog days of August, and the dreaded arrival of Labor Day when it all comes to an inevitable end with the return to school. John's brilliant talent for comedy and storytelling will send you into summertime feeling like a kid again. Created by and starring John McGivern. 255 S. Water Street. For more information call (414) 278-0765.
4 - 31 Portage - Art Exhibit by Patricia Habel Zastrow. The exhibit for May is entitled "Full Circle", a display of fabric painting by Patricia Habel Zastrow. Opening Reception May 4th from 4-6PM. Show runs May 4th through May 31st in the Drury Gallery. Open Wed-Fri 1-6PM, Sat 10AM-3PM. Portage Center for the Arts 301 E. Cook Street. For more information call (608) 742-5655.
May 6 - Nov 25 Milwaukee - Milwaukee Marketplace Rummage Sale. Milwaukee's Monster Rummage Sale at Miller Park for 15 Sundays this year. Vendors and visitors wanted. Sundays only. 1 Miller Park Way, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For more information call (414) 219-9081.
May 10 - Jul 1 Fort Atkinson - Legally Blonde The Musical. The tale of Harvard's most unlikely (and most glamorous) law student - a determined young woman who rises above everyone else's expectations and pre-judgments to her ultimate triumph over the naysayers in a show filled with music, dancing and laughs galore for audiences of every age. The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Ave. For more information call (800) 477-9505.
May 15 - Jun 28 Madison - Tai Chi at Monona Terrace . Tuesdays & Thursdays from May 15 to June 28. Noon to 12:45PM on rooftop. Free and open to the public. Kick Off Celebration on May 15 - free lunch will be offered to the first 75 people courtesy of Group Health Cooperative - South Central Wisconsin! (Rain date is May 17). Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. For more information call (608) 261-4000.
May 19 - Jun 17 Chippewa Falls - Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire 2012. Enjoy five big weekends of music, magic, jousters, jesters, artisan shoppes, gourmet delights and entertainment fit for a king! Huzzah! The GLEE parody, the troll bridge, Midnight University (wizard school for kids), woodland creatures, fairy nests, Men in Tights, archery championship daily vs. Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves and much more. 2302 Nelson Road. For more information call (715) 723-9999.
May 19 - Sep 9 Green Bay - Football the Exhibit. The Green Bay Packers present Football the Exhibit, the Neville's new, interactive display which explores the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) behind the game. Football includes a mixture of artifacts, text, video and hands-on activities with something for everyone! Call for admission info. Neville Museum, 210 Museum Place, GB, WI 54303. For more information call (920) 448-4460.
22 Wisconsin Dells - Moosejaw Holds Benefit for Dells-Delton EMS. Moosejaw will donate 22 percent of sales on May 22 to benefit the Dells-Delton EMS. Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co., 110 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy. S.. Event starts at 11:00AM and ends at 10:30PM. For more information call (608) 254-1122.
24 Wisconsin Dells - 2nd Annual Delton Firefighter's Open. Entry fee includes 18 holes of golf with GPS car, use of the practice facility, cook-out dinner, hole & raffle prizes. 12:00 PM shotgun start. Proceeds to benefit Delton Fire Department. Trapper's Turn Golf Course. For more information call (608) 477-3473.
25 - 28 Johnson Creek - Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale at Johnson Creek Premiu. Monday-Saturday 10AM - 9PM, Sunday 10AM - 7PM. Kick off the summer season with the hottest trends and colors plus enjoy savings on the sidewalks and in the stores! Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 Linmar Lane. For more information call (920) 699-4112.
25 - 28 New Glarus - New Glarus Music Fest. Live music is performed under the Big Tent in celebration of Memorial Day weekend. Also athletic tournaments: 5K Fun Run/Walk (Saturday ) and a local talent show (Monday). Plenty of activities for kids and cookout food and drink concessions all weekend. Bid on one-of-a-kind items at the "Furniture with Flair" auction benefiting Special Olympics. Proceeds from Music Fest benefit area kids' programs and projects via the New Glarus Youth Committee. Village Park. For more information call (608) 558-4907.
25 - 27 Wisconsin Dells - Game Day USA - Badger Freedom Classic. 8U - 18U Softball. Wisconsin Dells/Lake Delton Area Fields. For more information call (630) 664-4263.
25 Wisconsin Dells - Rocky Arbor State Park Opens For 2012 Camping Season. The 244-acre Rocky Arbor State Park is within 1.5 miles of the popular Wisconsin Dells vacation community. Eighty-nine wooded campsites offer seclusion, while pine trees and sandstone bluffs offer a cool escape to the picnicker or hiker in this summer park. Camping is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Highway 12/16 about 1.2 miles North of Wisconsin Dells. For more information call (608) 254-8001.
26 - 27 Burlington - Burlington Jaycees Arts, Crafts & Vendor Fair. 2nd Annual Arts & Crafts Fair featuring a variety of vendors. Vendors are being accepted. Echo Park. For more information call (262) 210-0284.
26 - 27 Fort Atkinson - Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous. The 19th Annual Fort Koshkonong Rendezvous allows visitors to step back in time and see how life was in the 1840s. Witness living history and eat period food. Rock River Park. For more information call (920) 563-3210.
26 - 27 Jacksonport - Jacksonport Maifest. Maifest is Jacksonport's celebration of spring in Door County. Activities include a parade Saturday morning, 10K run and horse pull on Sunday, childrens' activities, food, fish boil, live music, and a softball tournament. Sat and Sun 9AM to 5PM. Admission: Free. Lakeside Park, State Highway 57. For more information call (920) 823-2887.
26 Johnson Creek - Live Music at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. The Summer Music Series, presented by Coca Cola, will offer free live music throughout the summer at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. On May 26 3's A Crowd will perform from 12:30-4:30PM. This is a family fun, kid-friendly, free event for all. Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, 575 W. Linmar Lane. For more information call (920) 699-4112.
26 New London - Motorcycle Rodeo. 10th Annual Motorcycle Rodeo and Silly Games. Games begin 1PM sharp, rain or shine. Food, drink & raffles. Bean City Bar & Grill - N2505 Bean City Road. For more information call (920) 428-7537.
26 Sauk City - Sauk Prairie Walk. The Dairyland Walkers are sponsoring a 6K/10K walk in the neighboring towns of Sauk City and Prairie du Sac. Walkers may register and start walking between 8AM and noon, and must finish by 3PM. Cost is free or $3 for volkssport credit. The routes include city parks, historic homes, and views of the Wisconsin River. August Derleth Park, 236 Water Street. For more information call (608) 821-0263.
26 Spooner - Canoe Heritage Day/Wooden Boat & Canoe Show. Celebrate the history of canoes with a canoe and wooden boat show, museum tours and open house, canoe shop tours, food, music & workshops. WI Canoe Heritage Museum, 312 N. Front Street. For more information call (715) 635-5002.
26 Spooner - Railroad Memories Museum Brat & Hot Dog Feed. Join in for some delicious food to celebrate the start of a new season. Open daily through Labor Day 10AM to 5PM. Railroad Memories Museum, 424 N. Front St.. For more information call (715) 635-3325.
26 - 27 Sturgeon Bay - Fine Art Fair. A variety of fine artists and craftsmen display their wares at Sunset Park, along Sturgeon Bay's beautiful waterfront, everyone will enjoy the strolling entertainers, live music and colorful childrens' activities. Sat 10AM -5PM, Sun 10AM - 4PM. Admission charged. Sunset Park. For more information call (920) 743-6246.
26 - 27 Tomahawk - Main Street Memories Car Show. Sat: family activities including Race Car Cake Walk downtown and 3rd annual Skate Board Competition at Pride Park. Sun: Fantasy Corral petting zoo, craft fair, concessions music. The 18th annual show features over 300 meticulously restored hot rods, classics & muscle cars competing for trophies and cash prizes. No fee. Main Street District. For more information call (715) 453-1090.
27 Lakewood - McCaslin Lioness Faire. Annual Faire with funds going to community and Lions projects. Silent Auction, Badger Bouncer & Children's Games, Unique craft booths, book fair, raffle drawings, food and fun for all! 10AM - 3PM, Admission free. Lakewood Town Hall & Activity Grounds, 17258 North Road. For more information call (920) 213-6264.
27 St. Germain - Classic Sled Roundup. Held from 8AM to 5PM at St. Germain Community Park. Vintage and antique sled show and swap. Music and food all day. Sponsored by Arctic Cat, Inc. of Thief River Falls, MN. Community Park, Hwys. 70 & 155. For more information call (715) 542-4463.
28 Brookfield - The Knightwind Ensemble Memorial Day Concert. The Knightwind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Erik Janners, presents their 23rd annual Memorial Day Concert. Enjoy their beautiful Avenue of the Flags display, and then come to the Chapel of the Chimes for an hour of patriotic music, depicting military endeavors throughout the generations, rousing marches and a tribute to honor each branch of the military. Admission is free. Wisconsin Memorial Park, 13235 West Capitol Drive. Event starts at 1:00PM. For more information call (262) 781-7474.
May 28 - Sep 3 St. Germain - St. Germain Flea Market. Held at the St. Germain Community Park every Monday from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 8AM to 3PM. Held rain or shine! Presented by the St. Germain Fire Department Auxiliary. Community Park, Hwys. 70 & 155, St. Germain, WI. For more information call (715) 891-7333.
28 Wisconsin Dells - Wisconsin Dells Memorial Day Parade. Area children are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and join the parade! They will need a signed permission slip to ride, available at district schools. Prizes are given for the best decorated bikes. The Memorial Day program will follow in the park. From corner of Washington & Superior streets to Broadway east to Bowman Park..

Earlier events that run through May:

Mar 8 through May 27 Racine - A Chosen Path: The Ceramic Art of Karen Karnes. For more than 60 years Karen Karnes has been at the forefront of the studio pottery movement. The exhibition features 69 masterworks from this pioneering artist. Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street. For more information call (262) 638-8300.
Mar 8 through Jun 17 Racine - Out On A Limb: Contemporary Wood Jewelry. Features the work of emerging and established artists that use wood as the primary medium for jewelry and adornment. Whether carving, painting, appropriating, or otherwise manipulating, they stretch the boundaries of how we understand a familiar material. Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street. For more information call (262) 638-8300.
Apr 13 through Jun 30 Portage - The Art of Bettina Madini at the Tivoli. Portage Center for the Arts partners with Tivoli at Divine Savior Healthcare in bringing original art to the community at large featuring the art of Bettina Madini. The Tivoli is located at 2805 Hunters Trail, behind the hospital off Highway 51 North. For more information call (608) 742-5655.

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