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December 2010

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1 Madison - Tunes at Monona Terrace. Listen the Clyde Stubblefield Band (Funk, R&B) music. Enjoy an evening of dancing and great music..all at no charge. Themed menu specials, snacks, beer cocktails and soft drinks for purchase beginning at 5PM. Monona Terrace. Event starts at 5:30PM and ends at 7:00PM. For more information call (608) 261-4000.
3 - 5 Cedarburg - Christmas In The Country. Held in the Cedarcreek Winery located within the historic 1856 Woolen Mill Settlement building. A nationally recognized folk and fine art show that features original works by 70 of the finest artists and craftsmen from around the country. Fri 10AM - 9PM, Sat 10AM - 5PM, Sun 11AM - 4PM. Admission charged. N70W6340 Bridge Road. For more information call (414) 352-5655.
3 Chilton - Kaytee Learning Center Open House. Open from 10AM-4PM - free admission. A family friendly place to visit where you may interact with live animals and also do educational projects. 585 Clay Street. For more information call (800) 669-9580.
3 - 12 Elkhart Lake - Old World Christmas Market. Annual holiday event featuring international and regional artisans displaying specialty products and delicious European delicacies - all within a grand heated tent adorned in twinkling lights and fragrant evergreens. Admission charged. 101 Osthoff Avenue. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 5:00PM. For more information call (920) 876-5845.
3 - 5 Stoughton - Victorian Holiday Weekend. The weekend spectacle features music, a tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, arts, crafts and bake sales, as well as caroling, period-appropriate costumes, and carriage rides. Admission free. Downtown. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 5:00PM. For more information call (608) 873-7912.
3 Wausau - Wausau Holiday Parade. Lighted floats, decorated vehicles and Santa! Marathon Park to 400 Block. Event starts at 6:30PM. For more information call (715) 843-0748.
4 Abbotsford - Kettle Moraine High School Holiday Arts & Craft Fair. 8th holiday craft festival featuring quality handcrafted items. There will be a variety of live holiday music throughout the day, as well as activities for children including Breakfast with Santa. Admission free. 349 Oak Crest Drive. Event starts at 8:30AM and ends at 2:00PM. For more information call (262) 968-5319.
4 - 5 Coon Valley - Norskedalen Old-Fashioned Christmas. Take a holiday hiatus at our old fashioned Christmas celebration complete with horse-drawn wagon rides, seasonal foods, entertainment, demonstrations and more! 3 mi north on Cty Road PI. For more information call (608) 452-3424.
4 Edgerton - Annual Snowflake Craft Fair. 21st Annual Holiday Craft Fair featuring a variety of items and exhibitors from across the state. Come join us for an afternoon of holiday shopping, Edgerton Chamber Singers caroling and lunch. Also, featuring hourly door prizes. Admission charged. Edgerton Middle School, 300 Elm High Drive. Event starts at 9:00AM and ends at 3:00PM. For more information call (608) 884-9402 Ext. 3.
4 Monches - 17th Annual Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Holiday Craft Fair. Annual holiday event held in conjunction with the village of Monches Artisan Open House weekend. Parish and local area crafters, bake sale, raffle, chili, sandwich plates, and refreshments. Admission free. W302N9583 O'Neil Road. Event starts at 9:00AM and ends at 3:00PM. For more information call (262) 966-2191.
4 Mosinee - Mosinee Christmas Festival & Parade. Art & craft show, breakfast with Santa, letters to Santa, chili challenge, raffle, bake sale, tree lighting and downtown parade. Mosinee High School, 1000 High Street. For more information call (715) 693-4330.
4 Mukwonago - Midnight Magic Marketplace. Largest event in Mukwonago! In addition to marketplace there is a parade at 2PM, horse drawn carriage rides, historic trolley rides, stores open until midnight, fireworks at 10PM and more! Admission charged. Parkview Middle School, Hwy 83 & NN. Event starts at 12:00PM and ends at 10:00PM. For more information call (262) 363-7758.
4 Union Grove - Holiday Gift Craft Fair. A village full of festivities. Listen to holiday music, have free coffee, and cookies while walking around. Door prizes donated by artists. Large children's make and take area, pictures with the elves. Proceeds go back to the community. Admission free. Union Grove High School, 3433 S. Colony Ave (Hwy 45). For more information call (262) 878-6238.
4 - 5 Wausau - An Old Fashioned Christmas Festival. Sat 10AM-8PM, Sun 10AM-6PM. Live music, crafts, horse drawn wagon rides, soups, dinners and Sunday brunch. Willow Springs Garden, 5480 Hillcrest Drve. For more information call (715) 675-1171.
4 - 5 Wausau - The Nutcracker. The Central Wisconsin School of Ballet brings the Nutcracker story to life. Grand Theater, 401 N 4th Street. For more information call (715) 843-5444.
5 - 11 Appleton - Charitable Gift Giving Week. Purchases this week will benefit Harbor House, Center for Grieving Children, Community Clothes Closet, Fox Valley Sibling Support Network and other local non-profit organizations. Join the artists in helping those who are in need this holiday season and throughout the year. The Mill Boutique, 425 W. Water Street. For more information call (920) 734-6871.
5 Green Bay - Mannheim Steamroller. This holiday season, Mannheim Steamroller will celebrate a quarter-century of being America's favorite Christmas music artist with a 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour of their spectacular and beloved holiday show. Live for one performance only. Weidner Center. Event starts at 4:00PM. For more information call (920) 465-2726.
5 Shorewood - 31st Annual Shorewood Arts & Crafts Fair. Featuring work by 80+ juried artists from the Midwest: fine crafts for the home, wearables, jewelry and one-of-a-kinds! Silent auction and raffle baskets too. Admission charged. Shorewood High School, 1701 E. Capitol Drive. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 4:00PM. For more information call (414) 963-6920.
10 - 11 Baraboo - The Very Merry Holiday Fair. Artisans, Authors and Purveyors of Good Things to Eat. A new idea for Holiday shopping in one historic hall. Art/Craft/Books/Food all made by artisans in the fair. Free on Saturday. One of many events in Baraboo this weekend. 323 Water Street, Baraboo Arts Building. For more information call (608) 356-9048.
11 Cambria - 4th Annual Cambria Holiday Craft & Vendor Event. Holiday craft & vendor event. Cambria Friesland School. For more information call (920) 348-6587.
11 Glenwood City - Glen Hills Arts & Crafts Festival. Set in a park-like setting coordinated with our local Rustic Lore celebration. Transportation furnished with the downtown festivities. Admission free. Olde Friends Inn B&B, 3048 County Road G. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 3:00PM. For more information call (715) 565-7542.
11 Horicon - Cookies and Milk With Santa. Join Santa for cookies and milk. Get a stocking filled with goodies. Horicon City Hall, 404 E. Lake St.. Event starts at 12:45AM. For more information call (920) 485-3200.
11 Milwaukee - Weihnachtsmarkt Craft Bazaar. Enjoy a German Christmas Market filled with crafters, bake sale, raffle, and Lady Bug Cafe. Have your picture taken with an Austrian St. Nikolaus, buy German books and school wear. Admission free. 3778 N. 82nd Street. Event starts at 10:00AM and ends at 3:00PM. For more information call (414) 393-5600.
11 - 12 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. Admission free. Cedar Creek Mall, 10101 Market Street. For more information call (715) 355-0011.
Dec 30 - Jan 2 Wausau - Midwest Freeze Hockey Invite & Expo. No charge for spectators. 64 team tournament. Mosinee, Greenheck & Marathon Park ice rinks. For more information call (715) 355-8788.

Earlier events that run through December:

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.
Apr 25 through 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 through 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.
Sep 1 through May 1 Portage - Photos in the Foyer. A photography competition running from September 2010 through May 2011. Each month photo entries are accepted dealing with that month's subject. Winners will be by popular vote (donation of $1 per vote) and will receive 50% of the vote income. Winners will be announced prior to the next month's exhibit. Call for further particulars. September's subject is "My Pet" and is due September 1, 2010. Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E. Cook Street. For more information call (608) 742-5655.
Nov 13 through Dec 18 Madison - Dane County Winter Farmers' Market. The Dane County Winter Farmers' Market will once again call Monona Terrace its home during the months of November and December. Come inside and enjoy this great Madison tradition. The Market offers a wonderful assortment of homemade and homegrown WI products. Saturdays 7:30AM-Noon. Monona Terrace. For more information call (608) 261-4000.
Nov 13 through Jan 2 Wausau - Vessels. Vessels: a hollow or concave utensil, as a cup, bowl, pitcher or vase used for holding liquids or other contents. Seems pretty simple, but these extraordinary pieces will surprise you. Center for the Visual Arts, 427 N 4th Street. For more information call (715) 842-4545.
Nov 20 through Jan 23 Wausau - I Want Candy: The Sweet Stuff in American Art. Fifty works from 40 contemporary artists exploring our nation's love affair with sweets. Woodson Art Museum, 700 N 12th St. For more information call (715) 845-7010.
Nov 26 through Jan 9 Green Bay - Festival of Trees. The beautifully decorated Christmas trees and trains just go together for the holidays. Visit the Museum during the Festival of Trees and enjoy dozens of Christmas trees among the historic trains of the Lenfestey Center. Special reduced admission makes this an extra special holiday treat. National Railroad Museum 2285 S. Broadway. For more information call (920) 437-7623.
Nov 26 through Dec 5 Green Bay - Polar Express. The classic Christmas tale comes alive in a dramatic reading and train ride. Gather the entire family together and enjoy this perfect beginning to the holiday season. Be sure to have your Christmas wish list ready as the Polar Express is headed to Santa's headquarters at the North Pole. Make your reservations early as this event has sold our four years running. Tickets available in late July 2010. National Railroad Museum 2285 S. Broadway. For more information call (920) 437-7623.

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