Events in Wisconsin

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• 1 Stoughton - Red Skelton: A Performance Tribute by Tom Mullica. 3PM & 7PM - General admission. No, it's not an April fool's joke - America's favorite comedian will come alive right before your eyes on the Stoughton Opera House stage. Red Skelton was an American favorite, and Tom Mullica's Red Skelton Tribute has become a favorite of Branson audiences. Tom's voice and movements are incredibly like Skelton's. Join Freddy the Freeloader, Clem Kadiddlehopper, Gertrude & Heathcliff, The Mean Widdle Kid, Willie Lump-Lump, George Applebee, and a legion of memorable characters. Don't miss your opportunity to experience this spectacular 2-hour-trip down memory lane. Stoughton Opera House, 381 East Main St. For more information call (608) 646-0019.
• 3 Wausau - St. John Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt. Easter Egg Hunt for ages birth to 6th grade, prizes, puppet performance, refreshments and more. Starts at 10:00AM. E10723 County Road Z . For more information call (715) 359-2397.
• 7 Madison - Tunes at Monona Terrace. UW Jazz Bznd (Era Jazz). Open to the public. Enjoy an evening of dancing and great music with friends all at no charge! Tunes at Themed menu specials, snacks, beer, cocktails, and soft drinks are available for purchase beginning at 5PM. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. For more information call (608) 261-4000.
• 9 - 10 Eau Claire - Home Based Business Expo. Home based businesses or artists to include home decor, table top, specialty food, art, photography, apparel, home craft, direct sell representatives, accessories, jewelry, handbags, personal care, toys, and educational items. Fri/Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-6PM. Admission free. Oakwood Mall. For more information call (715) 855-6883.
• 9 Richland Center - The Illusion Show featuring Tristan Crist. This full evening production of large-scale illusion and intimate sleight-of-hand is the perfect entertainment event for the entire family. Classic magic meets modern theatrical presentation as Illusionist Tristan Crist demonstrates dangerous disappearing acts and even defies gravity! Richland Center Auditorium 182 North Central Ave. For more information call (608) 647-6205.
• 10 Dodgeville - Paws Fur A Cause - 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk. All proceeds benefit the Iowa County Humane Society, a non-profit, no kill animal shelter. Iowa County Humane Society, Dodgeville. For more information call (608) 930-0883.
• 10 Genesee Depot - Dick Van Patten: Conversations at Ten Chimneys. In the first Conversation at Ten Chimneys of 2010, Mr. Van Patten will share stories about his life, his career, and the fascinating people he's known along the way. After the conversation, Mr. Van Patten will be available to sign copies of his new memoir, "Eighty Is Not Enough." Books will be available for sale at Ten Chimneys, and book/ticket packages are available. Ten Chimneys. For more information call (262) 968-4110.
• 10 Madison - Terrace Town 2010 Going Green. Free and open to the public. Terrace Town engages local schools to study architecture and community planning in the classroom. This year, participants are challenged to design sustainable neighborhoods using recycled materials. The public is invited to view over 10,000 square feet of miniature cities designed and created by 1,500 students. Join in on the fun with activities designed to draw out the builder in all of us! Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. For more information call (608) 261-4000.
• 10 Madison - Wisconsin Gourd Festival. Annual event features the ordinary gourd as an art medium - through musical instruments, demos, classes, etc. Family friendly, featuring live music, competitions, seeds/growing literature, raffles, and prizes. Admission free. Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Avenue. Event starts at 8:00AM and ends at 4:00PM. For more information call (608) 873-1703.
• 10 - 11 Onalaska - 12th Annual Spring Gift and Craft Show. Over 140 booths with spring and summer handcrafted and retail items. Well advertised, free admission, and free parking. Sat 9AM-4PM, Sun 10AM-3PM. Onalaska OmniCenter, 255 Riders Club Road. For more information call (608) 781-9566 ext 203.
• 10 Stoughton - Greg Brown in Concert. For an eclectic musician like Greg Brown, folk music as a description doesn't do any justice to his art. Known for his personal and intimate concerts, Brown's most revealing recordings are live. Greg Brown's smooth, subtle poetics and honest no-frills instrumentation bring to mind great oldies like Woody Guthrie, Muddy Waters, and Leadbelly. At times his songs sound a little like Taj Mahal, while other times they're flat out political folk songs like Pete Seeger. Stoughton Opera House, 381 East Main St.. Event starts at 7:30PM. For more information call (608) 646-0019.
• 10 Viroqua - The Illusion Show featuring Tristan Crist. Tristan Crist invites you to experience The Illusion Show, a theatrical performance of modern magical illusion that is the perfect entertainment event for young and old alike. Audience members will be treated to plenty of thrills as they witness a show filled with grand illusion as well as more intimate sleight-of-hand. Classic magic meets modern theatrical presentation as the illusionist demonstrates dangerous disappearing acts and even defies gravity! Temple Theatre, 116 S Main Street. For more information call (608) 477-1447.
• 10 West Bend - Spring Fair to Remember. Art & craft show, 4-H concession, children's activities, door prizes. Many handmade items for the home and garden. Enter chance to win gift certificates. Admission charged. Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Hwy PV. Event starts at 9:00AM and ends at 4:00PM. For more information call (262) 692-9488.
• 11 Briggsville - Sunday Pancake Brunch. Homemade potato & buttermilk pancakes. Sausage, applesauce & milk or coffee. Sponsored by the Lake Mason Lion's Club. Club 23, east of Wisconsin Dells. Event starts at 9:00AM and ends at 1:30PM. For more information call (608) 254-8633.
• 14 Madison - Tunes at Monona Terrace. Open to the public. Enjoy an evening of dancing and great music with friends all at no charge! Themed menu specials, snacks, beer, cocktails, and soft drinks are available for purchase beginning at 5PM. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. For more information call (608) 261-4000.
• 17 Appleton - March for Babies - Fox Cities. The Fox Valley March for Babies brings together families, companies and volunteers all raising money so that all babies are born happy and healthy. Live music, inflatables, batting cages, mini golf, refreshments and much more. Walk Distance: 2 or 4 miles. Registration Time: 8:00AM. Badger Sports Park, 3600 E Evergreen Drive. For more information call (920) 337-9099 .
• 17 Kimberly - Kimberly High School Art and Craft Fair. Art and Craft Fair with over 100 Art and Craft vendors, brat fry, music, Raffle, and Kids Craft Area. All proceeds benefit the High School Art & Photo Clubs. W2662 Kennedy Ave. For more information call (920) 687-3024 x6196.
• 17 Kimberly - Annual Art and Craft Fair. Annual event to support the Art Clubs at the Middle and High School level. There will be a raffle, brat fry, soup sale, and music performed by band students! Admission charged. Kimberly High School, W2662 Kennedy Avenue. Event starts at 9:00AM and ends at 3:00PM. For more information call (920) 687-3024 x6196.
• 17 Manitowoc - Happy Anniversary Pops Concert - Manitowoc Symphon. Randy Sabien, jazz violin, will make your spirit soar and your toes tap. From Broadway to Hollywood and from patriotic to jazz the program has something for every musical taste! Call for ticket prices. Capitol Civic Centre. For more information call (920) 683-2184.
• 17 Menomonee Falls - Menomonee Falls River Cleanup Event. Come Join us this Spring around Earth Day in April each year to clean up the Parks and Rivers of Menomonee Falls. Everyone meets at Rotary Park off Fond du Lac Ave for registration at 8:15AM and the clean-up occurs from 9:00AM until noon. Many locations of the River are available to clean up. Gloves and bags will be supplied. Brings boots (optional). Return at noon for drawing, prizes, and food. Volunteers needed. Rotary Park Shelter on Fond du Lac Ave by Lilly Rd. For more information call (262) 532-4417.
• 17 - 18 Milwaukee - 40th Annual Norse Rosemalers’ Association Show. Juried rosemaling show with approximately 75 entrants, along with a sales table, ethnic food court, demonstrations in rosemaling and wood carving, woodenware vendors, and raffle. Norwegian dancers Sunday at 1PM. Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun Noon-4PM. Admission free. 7507 W. Oklahoma Avenue. For more information call (414) 643-9398.
• 17 Phelps - Phelps Arts Festival. Area adult and youth artists will have a variety of artwork on display. The day will include performing arts. 4451 Old School Road. For more information call (715) 545-2724.
• 17 Stanley - The Robin Return. The 2nd Annual Robin Return will be held April 17th. The event will host a 2 mile run/walk and a 5 mile. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Stanley-Boyd High School 507 E 1st Ave. For more information call (715) 379-3953.
• 17 Wisconsin Dells - Riverfest 2010. Dells Riverfest invites athletes and spectators to celebrate Spring. Race your kayak in a 2K sprint from Blackhawk Island to Drinker's Landing or take a more leisurely 5K guided tour around the island. Race your body in a 5K loop from Drinker's Landing through Camp Wawbeek or walk the route at your own pace. Race your bike in a 30K loop through Adams County or tour it at a slower pace. The hardiest athletes may do all three in a staggered-start triathlon. Teams of two or three racers are also welcome to compete in the triathlon. A registration link can be found at the website: http://www.dellsstewards.org/riverfest . Spectators will have an opportunity to participate in beginner kayak clinics (boats provided), race a minnow, and explore kayak and bike choices with vendors on the festival grounds at Drinker's Landing - on River Road two blocks north of Broadway in the Dells. Dells Riverfest is sponsored by the Stewards of the Dells of the Wisconsin River. From Broadway (Highway 13-16-23), turn north onto River Road, and head down the hill tothe RiverWalk Hotel. For more information call (608) 253-6658.
• 22 Marshfield - Miracle Fest 2010. 5:30PM - Hors d'oeuvres, Cocktails and Silent Auction. 6:30PM - Miracle Story and Vocal Auction. 7:45PM - Entertainment - Spike Manton, comedian. 9:00PM - announcement of Silent Auction Winners, door prize drawings & raffle drawings. Ticket Price - $25 before March 1 / $30 after March 1. Proceeds benefit the Child Life Program at Saint Joseph's Children's Hospital and Marshfield Clinic Children's through Children's Miracle Network. Wildwood Station - Wildwood Park & Zoo. For more information call (715) 387-9965 .
• 22 Stoughton - The Anoushka Shankar Project. General admission. Daughter of legendary sitar virtuoso and composer Ravi Shankar and half sister of jazz singer Norah Jones, Anoushka is a star in her own right. She has been performing on the sitar with her father and as a soloist since the age of thirteen. She received her first of two Best World Music Grammy nominations in 2003, the youngest ever nominee in that category. Anoushka's spellbinding sitar playing skilfully merges classical Indian, electronic and world music. Her ability to give the sitar new expression in a modern context has seen her collaborate with Thievery Corporation, Sting, Nitin Sawhney and Norah Jones. Anoushka will be appearing with an ensemble of virtuoso Eastern and Western musicians performing Indian classical and fusion music from her three CD's, Anourag, Rise and Breathing Under Water. Come and be mesmerized. Stoughton Opera House, 381 East Main St. Event starts at 7:30PM. For more information call (608) 646-0019.
• 23 - 24 Genesee Depot - Mark Nadler: Music in the Drawing Room. 2010 is the 75th anniversary of the Lunts' legendary production of "The Taming of the Shrew," which inspired the Cole Porter musical "Kiss Me, Kate." In celebration, Mark Nadler has agreed to perform his world-renowned Cole Porter show, LET'S MISBEHAVE! Seating is extremely limited, so call details. Ten Chimneys. For more information call (262) 968-4110.
• 24 - 25 Fitchburg - 14 South Artists Spring Art Show. Annual Spring Art Show, located in the Fitchburg Community Center. Visit award winning artists and find wonderful unique artwork. Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 9AM-4PM. Admission free. 5520 Lacy Road. For more information call (608) 332-7900.
• 24 Lake Delton - Mel Tillis in Concert. Mel has recorded more than 60 albums. He has had thirty-six Top Ten singles, with nine of them going to #1 - "Good Woman Blues," "Coca Cola Cowboy," and "Southern Rain" to mention a few. One show only at 3:00PM. Crystal Grand Music Theatre, 430 Munroe Street(Hwy 23). Event starts at 3:00PM. For more information call (608) 254-4545.
• 24 Milwaukee - Broken Doll - An Editorial Photographic Event. Broken Doll is a traveling editorial photographic exhibition event inspired by the inward search for fantasy and make-believe, where dress up, tea parties and playing with dolls create a grown up illusion tarnished by the bleakness of reality. At the event, you will experience what it is like to create a fashion, beauty, and culinary conceptual photo shoot. Images are brought back to life through live model installations and behind scenes documentation. Call for admission prices. 228 S. 1st Street, #302. Event starts at 6:00PM and ends at 10:00PM. For more information call (414) 324-4144.
• 24 - 25 Rothschild - Cedar Creek Mall Art & Craft Show. Annual Art & Craft Show, featuring quality handcrafted items. Great gift ideas! Well advertised, free admission, and free parking. Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun 11AM-4PM. Cedar Creek Mall, 10101 Market Street. For more information call (715) 355-0011.
• 24 Stoughton - The Myth of the Gunfighter and the Hollywood America. By speaker Michael Hecht and special guest Matthew William Miller- piano. Life in the American West: from riding in a stagecoach to who was Wyatt Earp. Hecht will utilize the writing of Larry McMurty, John Steinbeck and Herman Melville and the country music of Roy Acuff, Hank Williams and Leadbelly. Free-will donation at door, OH Benefit. Stoughton Opera House, 381 East Main St.. Event starts at 1:00PM. For more information call (608) 646-0019.
• 25 Appleton - Woodcarving Show. Woodcarving of all kinds and carvers from northeastern Wisconsin on display. Small admission charged. Monarch Gardens, 2311 W. Spencer Street. For more information call (920) 725-53 91.
• Apr 25 - Jan 2 Sheboygan - Norman Pettingill Exhibition. An Exhibition at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 608 New York Ave. For more information call (920) 458-6144.
• Apr 25 - Jan 2 Sheboygan - Lynda Barry and Roz Chast. An Exhibition at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 608 New York Ave. For more information call (920) 458-6144.
• 27 Madison - Wright Lecture Series. Free and open to the public. "Generation Mobile: The Death of Distance". Jennifer Siegal is known for her work in creating the Prefab home of the 21st century. She is the founder and principal of the Los Angeles-based firm Office of Mobile Design (OMD). Drawing on her fascination with materials, Siegal is constantly experimenting with new ways of making her units sustainable. Most recently she worked with students at Taliesin West to design and build the award-winning Taliesin Mod.Fab; a prefabricated off-the-grid home located on the desert terrain. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Le. For more information call (608) 261-4000.
• Apr 27 - May 1 Whitewater - The Provok'd Wife. By John Vanbrugh, directed by Angela Iannone. Watch the very rich behave very badly, the lovers get caught in all kinds of impossible positions and the wife "provoked" to win her husbands' love all over again in this wild romp through a high society scandal! Disguises, secret meetings, rude letters and a sword dance set off mayhem, mishaps and much more. Enjoy this comedy evening with Lord Brute, Lady Fanciful, the faithful lover Constant, and the French maid in this Restoration farce set in the 1970's Glam Rock scene in New York City. Call for ticket info. Barnett Theatre. Event starts at 7:15PM. For more information call (262) 472-2222.
• 29 Black River Falls - Louella Blackdeer Fun Run/Walk. 5k 10k Half Marathon, Kids races. Fun-Flat-Fun. Sponsored by Runners against Drunk Driving. Hwy 54 East and Brockway Road. For more information call (715) 429-0629.
• Apr 30 - May 9 Rhinelander - The Comedy of Errors. Every character in this fast-paced play is fair game for outrageous, screwball fun. While Aegeon of Syracuse searches for his lost wife and identical-twin son, this same twin is searching for his brother. Add another set of identical twins and it's all delightful mayhem, served up with Shakespeare's wit. Auditions March 1 & 2. April 30 at 7:30PM, May 1 at 7:30PM, May 2 at 2PM, May 6-8 at 7:30PM, May 9 at 2:00PM. Call for ticket prices. Nicolet College Theatre 5364 College Dr. For more information call 800-544-3039 x4646.
• Apr 30 - May 2 Wauwatosa - Women's Weekend Out. Businesses and services related to pampering to include spa, travel, hobbies, specialty food, art, apparel, accessories, jewelry, handbags and personal care items. Fri/Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun 11AM-6PM. Admission free. Mayfair Mall, 2500 N. Mayfair Road. For more information call (414) 443-5112.



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• Sep 22 through May 31 Appleton - Fiberscapes - Experience Paper in 3-D. Exhibit-goers wearing 3-D glasses take an exciting walk inside a sheet of paper. Enlarged fiber microscope images are projected onto the walls and floor, surrounding the visitors and inviting them to reach out amongst the fibers. Also be a display of prints and paper made from unique materials such as silk, cattails, & corn husks. Included in regular admission price - members free. Event runs Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM thru May 31st 2010. Paper Discovery Center 425 W Water St Appleton. For more information call (920) 380-7491.
• Jan 11 through Apr 12 Appleton - Free Evening Learning Events. Join us the 2nd Monday of Jan-April as we discuss: paper fibers, fox river water quality, sustainability, and pop-up book engineering. Free educational event! Paper Discovery Center, 425 W. Water Street. For more information call (920) 380-7491.
• Feb 27 through May 23 Oshkosh - Snapshots of History. Step back onto the streets of old Oshkosh and explore the development of our historic city on the water. This local history exhibit focuses on the landscapes and buildings of Oshkosh in the mid-1910s and showcases more than 50 large-scale panoramic photos and artifacts to bring Oshkosh history to life. Oshkosh Public Museum, 1331 Algoma Boulevard. For more information call (920) 236-5799.
• Mar 23 through Dec 30 Appleton - Picturing Main Street: Postcards From Our Past. Drawing on The History Museum's collection of more than 500 picture postcards dating back to the turn of the century, showcasing historic downtowns throughout our region. Scores of original postcards as well as large scale replicas will be featured. A computer kiosk will allow visitors to discover hundreds of additional postcards. Also a do-it-yourself postcard station where visitors can create and mail their own personalized postcard. Additional hands-on activities and supplementary educational and community programs will also be offered. The History Museum at the Castle, 303 East College. For more information call (920) 735-9370.
• Mar 27 through Apr 3 Appleton - Spring Paper Crafts & The Science of 3D & Nanotech. Extra hands-on science and art activities included in regular admission price (call for prices). Come any time during open hours, 10AM-4PM. Make paper baskets and spring art. Learn about depth perception and sight & the evolution of 3D technology. Participate in the nation-wide Nanodays celebration by exploring the world of the super small. Hands-on activities involve: measurement and size scales, nano applications for strength and water-proofing, effects of surface area, and bucky-balls. Paper Discovery Center, 425 W. Water St. For more information call (920) 380-7491.

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2-05-2010

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