Wisconsin Events for Saturday December 5, 2009

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 High Tea at Her Majesty's Winter Renaissance Faire

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 2pm. Time after Time and Ravenworks present High Tea at Her Majesty's Winter Renaissance Faire. Come and meet Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, and have a deliciously decadent High Tea with Queen and Court. Entertainment, merriment and amazing food are the hallmarks of this event. Only 50 tickets are available, so please get your tickets early. Tickets go on sale on Nov. 1st, at Ravenworks. $32.00 per ticket. Her Majesty's Castle, (next to Office Depot) at Whitney Square Mall, Whitney Way and Odanna Road, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-630-2348. E-mail: ravenworksip@yahoo.com Web: www.ravenworksip.com Subjects: Festivals, Fairs, Reenactments [E-69901]

 13 Annual Parade of Lights

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 5:30pm. Jefferson's annual parade of lights on Main & Racine,and on Center, Santa will visit with the children after the parade in his house, tree lighting at the American Legion Dugout following the parade with cookies and hot chocolate for all. American Legion Dugout, North Main Street, Jefferson, Jefferson County. Call 920-674-4511. Subjects: Parades [E-67397]

 3rd Annual Chamber Community Christmas Party

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 11 am - 3 pm. Community Christmas Party for the entire family! Festival of Wreaths, Crock Pot Challenge, White Elephant Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Cake Walk, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and much more! Food Service. This is a FREE event with Christmas music and lots of Holiday Fun and surprises. Please bring a non-perishable donation for the Food Shelf. Iron River Community Center, Iron River, Bayfield County. Call 800-345-0716. Subjects: Holidays, Food, Families [E-66134]

 A Heritage Hill Christmas

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 10 am- 4:00 pm. Celebrate the season in a breathtaking setting. Relive Christmas in the past and create memories that will last well into the future. A Heritage Hill Christmas is sure to become a magical holiday tradition for your entire family. Heritage Hill is also partnering with the Salvation Army to help area citizens during the holidays. Everyone who attends A Heritage Hill Christmas with a canned food item will receive one dollar off admission. $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (over 62) and $6 for children 5-17(children 4 and under free). Heritage Hill State Historical Park, 2640 S Webster Ave, Green Bay, Brown County. Call 920-448-5150 x14. Subjects: Community, Holidays, Historic [E-70465]

 Benefit Concert for Youth Haiti

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 8pm. This is the 4th Annual Benefit Concert for Youth Haiti with Harvey Taylor, Holly Haebig, Jahmes Tony Finlayson and nurse practitioner Gigi Pomerantz. Youth Haiti is a non-profit organization based in Milwaukee which works with grass roots groups in Haiti. $5. The Coffee House, below Redeemer Lutheran Church, 631 N 19th St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-534-4612. Subjects: Music, Nightlife, Community [E-69991]

 Breakfast w/Santa presented by Glenna Farms

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 9 am to 1 pm. Enjoy the following: FREE visit w/Santa! FREE pancake breakfast! FREE $15 gift certificate with in-store purchase of $100 or more! Shop our Country Store: Maple Syrup, Cheese, Wine, Gift Boxes & much more... Located between St. Croix Falls & Turtle Lake, 1/4 mile north of U.S. Hwy 8 on 120th Street. Look for signs! FREE. Glenna Farms, 1333 120th Street, Amery, Polk County. Call 800-310-5050. Subjects: Festivals, Families, Holidays [E-70527]

 Christmas at the Fort

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 10 am. Burnett County Historical Society invites you to join in the festivities at Christmas at the Fort at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park. Festivities include Festival of Trees, Santa Claus, Elves Store, Story Telling, Sleigh Rides, Dog Sled Rides, Face Painting, Silent Auction, Music, and more. No admission charge but tickets which may be purchased in the visitor center are required for certain individual activities free. Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, 8500 Cty Rd U, Danbury, Burnett County. Call 715-866-8890. Subjects: Holidays, Festivals, Families [E-69370]

 Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 11am to 2pm. Lunch includes homemade soup, Bar-B-Ques and pie, coffee and lemonade, plus a sale of homemade baked goods, candy, craft items, and door prizes. United Methodist Church, 115 Center Avenue, Phillips, Price County. Call 715-339-4406. Subjects: Holidays, Crafts, Food [E-69128]

 Christmas in Cable

Saturday, December 5, 2009. Holiday lighted parade, breakfast with Santa, art & craft fair, cookie decorating party, chili feed. Cable, Bayfield County. Call 715-798-3833. Subjects: Parades, Food, Community [E-66133]

 Christmas in the Village, Ephraim

Saturday, December 5, 2009. Special activities at the Village Hall and throughout the village. Holiday tree lighting at the Wetlands Preserve. For more information call 920-854-4989. Free. Door County Chamber of Commerce, 1015 Green Bay Rd, Sturgeon Bay, Door County. Call 920-743-4456. Subjects: Holidays, Families [E-63103]

 Driftless Dialogue III: Cheesemaking

Saturday, December 5, 2009. Steve Shapson, owner of a cheese making website and Cedarburg Homebrew, Wine and Cheese, will teach how to make gourmet Camembert and other cheeses. Sample homemade camembert, ricotta, chevre and feta. Refreshments and socializing at 9:30 am. Talk begins at 10:00 am. Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center, S3661 State Highway 131, La Farge, Vernon County. Call 608-625-2960. Subjects: Food, Education [E-68778]

 Finnish Independence Day

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 4:30 to 6:30pm. Beef stew (Mojakka - Finnish stew) cooked in an iron kettle over an open fire outdoors; history program to follow; gift shop. Sponsored by the Knox Creek Heritage Center. Brantwood Community Center, Brantwood, Price County. Call 715-564-2520 / 2525. Subjects: Ethnic, Historic, Food [E-69129]

 Gala Holiday Concert

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 7:30 pm. The UW-Whitewater Music Department presents a Gala Holiday Concert, an annual holiday treat, showcasing nearly all of the Department's ensembles and small groups, and directly benefits music students scholarships. The concert is a feast of many flavors, from Gospel to Jazz with popular classical favorites. Come early to hear small student ensembles performing throughout the lobby and the Fern Young Terrace. General Public - $15 Over65/Under18/UW-W student- $10 Add $2/ticket if purchased that evening. Greenhill Center of the Arts - Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main Street, Whitewater, Walworth County. Call 262-472-2222. Subjects: Music [E-69777]

 Garland City of the North Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 4:30 pm. The Garland City of the North Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 5th at 4:30pm on Historic Main Street in Ashland Wisconsin. This year's theme is "Christmas Melodies". There are 5 categories including: Theme; Religious; Youth; Band; and Horse. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be the grand finale of the parade. Free. Historic Main Street, Ashland Wisconsin, Historic Main Street, Ashland, Ashland County. Call 800-284-9484. Subjects: Holidays, Parades [E-69904]

 Hartland Lights

Saturday, December 5, 2009. Noon to 10pm. Many shops and restaurants will be displaying donated, decorated Christmas trees for the Kiwanis festival of trees raffle from 12–8pm. The Hartland Women's Club will be selling BBQ's and Hot Chocolate, proceeds to local events and charities. The Hartland C of C will collect donations for the Hartland Food Pantry and Toys For Tots. Many activities throughout the day, followed by caroling and tree lighting at 8pm. CPR Holiday Train arrives at 9:10pm with entertainment on the boxcar until 10:10pm. Hartland Chamber of Commerce, 116 W Capitol Drive, Hartland, Waukesha County. Call Marlene Millevolte at 262-367-2900. Subjects: Holidays, Families, Community [E-69607]

 Holiday Gift Making Event - Beaded Workshop

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 1 pm. It's hard to beat a gift made personally for someone by you. Join in this fun class to get some of your gifts taken care of. We'll make four projects -- a key chain, memory wire bracelet, book mark, and earrings. You will choose your own beads from those provided so each creation will be unique. These items make great teacher or co-worker gifts or just a personal touch to add to a gift card. 20 people max; prepayment for the 4 projects required to be in a drawing for a free class. $20 per person. Additional projects can be made for an additional $5 each if time allows. Graham Public LIbrary, 1215 Main St, Union Grove, Racine County. Call 262-878-2910. Subjects: Crafts, Holidays, Hobbies [E-69276]

 Holiday Lunch with Dolls and Bears

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 12 - 2 pm. Bring your favorite Teddy bear or doll with a special adult to our Holiday Lunch. Dress up in your holiday clothes and enjoy a sit-down lunch served on special holiday dishes at noon. Decorate a cookie for dessert. After lunch we'll share a story, make a holiday craft for you and your "special guests" and finish the afternoon by making a treat to share with our wild bird friends. Reserve your table early; the event fills up fast. Call 414-425-8550 for reservations; deadline Dec. 1. Ages 4-10. $14/child, $12/adult, $10/Friend of Wehr child or adult. Wehr Nature Center - Nature in the Parks, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin, Milwaukee County. Call (414) 425-8550. Subjects: Kids, Nature, Holidays [E-69854]

 Holiday Parade and Fun in Downtown Omro

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 8 am - 5 pm. Breakfast with Santa: 8am-11am, Omro Area Community Center (130 W. Larrabee Street) Craft Fair: 9am-2pm, Omro Elementary School Chili Cook Off: 11am-2pm, Old City Hall on Main Street Visit Santa: 1pm-3pm, K&M Salon on Main Street Reindeer all Day! Next to Omro Gallery on Main Street Holiday Parade "A TV Special Christmas": 4pm Free (some costs associated with certain events). Downtown Omro, Main Street, Omro, Winnebago County. Call 920-685-7005. Subjects: Holidays, Families, Parades [E-70392]

 Holiday Spirit Gallery Tour

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 10:00 - 5:00 pm. "See Bayfield's most prolific artists' work on display for the holidays. Beautiful paintings, pottery, metal sculptures, wood carvings, fiber arts and more. Some open houses include refreshments and demonstrations. The Holiday Spirit Gallery Tour will take place on December 5th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Maps will be available at the Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau on the corner of Manypenny Ave and Broad Street." Free to the public. Bayfield Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau, 42 South Broad Street, Bayfield, Bayfield County. Call 800-447-4094 for more information. Subjects: Holidays, Galleries, Art [E-66520]

 Main Street Memories

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 10 am - 6 pm. Come and enjoy our Holiday traditions in Historic Downtown Sheboygan Falls with complimentary wagon rides, photos with Santa, pony rides, live family entertainment featuring The Magic of Bruce Hetzler and Scrooge "A Christmas Carol", grand holiday raffle, carolers, in-store specials and complimentary treats. Wrap up the day with our Holiday Parade beginning at 5pm. See the colorful flats, hear the Christmas music, and, of course, Santa and Mrs. Clause will be here to greet the crowds. Sheboygan Falls Chamber-Main Street, 504 Broadway, Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County. Call 920-467-6206. Subjects: Holidays, Families [E-63348]

 Mosinee Area Chamber Of Commerce Christmas Festival and Parade

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 9;00am. Craft and Art Show (over 50 + vendors) 9:00 - 4:30. Breakfast with Santa 9:00 - 12:00. Gingerbread house class 9:30 - 10:30. Chili Challenge 11:00 - 4:00. The Ronald McDonald Show 2:00. Beverages and food on grounds. Downtown Parade 6:00 pm. Craft & Art Show (free) Breakfast ($3.00) Class( $6.00) parade (free). Mosinee High School, Creske Center, Gyms and Cafe, 1000 High Street, Mosinee, Marathon County. Call 715-693-4330. Subjects: Holidays, Crafts, Parades [E-70292]

 MSOE Open House

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 10 am to 1 pm. Milwaukee School of Engineering offers an opportunity to meet one-on-one with an admission counselor, talk to faculty, see its state-of-the-art labs, take a tour of the campus and learn more about the university. Free. Milwaukee School of Engineering - Student Life and Campus Center, 1025 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 800-332-6763. Subjects: Education, Teens, Schools [E-69846]

 Mukwonago Midnight Magic

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 10 am - Midnight. "Celebrate the Season" in Mukwonago! Village wide celebration for the whole family featuring: holiday entertainment, pictures with Santa, candlelit carriage rides, Christmas parade at 2:00pm, dog sled pull, crafters and vendors at Parkview Middle School, historic trolley rides, fireworks at 10:00pm. Visit our website for a complete list of all activities. Admission free - slight charge for some activities. Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce, 121 Wolf Run, Suite 4, Mukwonago, Waukesha County. Call 262-363-7758. Subjects: Holidays, Community [E-65922]

 Science & Action Gizzmos: toys for kids & grown-ups: Free Demonstrations

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 10 - 1, anytime. Free demonstratons of fun and funny science, action, toys, gizzzmos, puzzles & other thinking things! Spinning things, 2-piece puzzles, balance devices, a great yo-yo for ages 8-adult, optical illusions & more. Demos given at the entrance to the non-profit, educational Top Museum and Logic Puzzle Museum in the gift shop area. All items are available in the gift shop & make great gifts for kids, grandpa, curious families, teens, budding scientists, college age, jokesters & even Uncle Harry! Free. Free Parking. Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington, Racine County. Call 262-763-3946. Subjects: Kids, Families, Seniors [E-70507]

 Spring Green Country Christmas

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 9 am to 7:30 pm. Celebration of the spirit of the Holiday Season with breakfast with Santa, Tour of Homes, Craft Bazaars, Bake Sales, quilt show, and plenty of shopping via horse and carriage rides. Special feature is the Carol of Fire: fireworks & music! River Valley Players will be performing: Christmas in the Valley at The Gard Theatre. Downtown Spring Green. Downtown Spring Green, 159 E Jefferson St, Spring Green, Sauk County. Call 608-588-2042. Subjects: Festivals, Fireworks, Holidays [E-70011]

 Superhero Academy

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Learn the finest of heroic skills and test your superpowers at our Superhero Academy. Come in your costume and flex for the cameras at our graduation ceremony. Ages 4-7. Registration is required. Please call 262-843-3348 to register. Free. Salem Community Library, 24615 89th St, Salem, Kenosha County. Call 282-843-3348. Subjects: Kids, Books, Community [E-68743]

 The Blenders' Holiday Soul Tour

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 7:30pm. Minneapolis‐based, Emmy Award‐winning vocal group performs a smooth mix of holiday favorites. Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N Rural Street, Hartford, Washington County. Call 262-670-0560. Subjects: Holidays, Ethnic, Music [E-67473]

 The Little Match Girl - PlayTime Productions

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 11am. Favorite children's theater group, PlayTime Productions, will present The Little Match Girl: based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home. $5 per family at door. Stoughton Opera House, 381 E Main Street, Stoughton, Dane County. Call 608-877-4400. Subjects: Kids, Theater, Families [E-69561]

 Three Lakes Holiday Festival & Jingle Bell Job

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 10 am. Be sure to visit Three Lakes on December 5th for a day of holiday fun. Events include: - The 1st Annual Jingle Bell Jog sponsored by the Three Lakes Health Foundation and the Chamber of Commerce. Participants will wind their way though beautiful Three Lakes on a 1 mile walk or a 5K run/walk. - The Lions Club Children's Christmas Party, with a special appearance by Santa himself. - Lighting of Cy Williams Park and the gazebo. Cider, hot chocolate, and holiday cookies wrap up the day. Three Lakes, Oneida County. Call 715-546-3344. Subjects: Community, Holidays, Running [E-68145]

 Used Book Sale

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 9 am - 4 pm. Used book sale, including adult and children's books, audibooks on tape and CD, music CD's, DVD's and VHS tapes, and computer programs/games. Free to enter. E.D. Locke Public Library, 5920 Milwaukee Street, McFarland, Dane County. Call 608-838-9030. Subjects: Books, Education, Sales [E-69823]

 UW Arboretum Volunteer Workday - Wingra Oak Savanna

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Volunteer for restoration activities and learn about prairies and savannas. Tools and training are provided, and groups are welcome with advance notice. Meet at the gravel parking lot along Arbor Drive just off Monroe Street. For more information: 608-265-5214. Wingra Oak Savanna, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-265-5214. Subjects: Nature [E-69909]

 UW-Horn Choir concert

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 1:00 pm. The UW-Horn Choir, directed by professor Douglas Hill, performs classical standards, pop, jazz, and special renditions of holiday favorites from the mezzanine of the Chazen Museum galleries. Free. Chazen Museum of Art, 800 University Ave, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-263-2246. Subjects: Music, Art [E-69892]

 UWM Dept of Music: Woodwind Chamber Music Series

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 3pm. The woodwind students perform chamber music. Free. Peck School of the Arts Recital Hall, 2400 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-229-4308. Subjects: Classical, Music, Schools [E-70236]

 Wassail Dinner Concert

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 6:30 pm. Wassail Dinner Concerts combine lively choral music by the Rittenhouse Singers with five-course gourmet dinners staged in the Inn's festive dining rooms. This 33-year annual event at Bayfield's renown Old Rittenhouse Inn brings guests from all over the midwest. Wassail Concerts are open to the public by reservation. Complete packages include lodging one or two nights, seating for two at a dinner concert performance, and full breakfast for two each morning. Dinner Concert: $75 plus beverages, tax, and gratuity. Old Rittenhouse Inn, 301 Rittenhouse Avenue, Bayfield, Bayfield County. Call 800-779-2129. Subjects: Music, Food, Travel [E-70147]

 Wassail Luncheon Concert

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 12 pm. Wassail Luncheon Concerts combine lively choral music by the Rittenhouse Singers with three-course gourmet dinners staged in the Inn's festive dining rooms. This 33-year annual event at Bayfield's renown Old Rittenhouse Inn brings guests from all over the midwest. Wassail Concerts are open to the public by reservation. Complete packages include lodging one or two nights, seating for two at a dinner concert performance, and full breakfast for two each morning. Luncheon Concert: $45 plus beverages, tax, and gratuity. Old Rittenhouse Inn, 301 Rittenhouse Avenue, Bayfield, Bayfield County. Call 800-779-2129. Subjects: Music, Food, Travel [E-70145]

 Wine Tasting

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 5 pm, 7 pm. Wine Tasting Saturday December 5, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM You'll enjoy some incredible wines tonight. These wines will be perfect for the upcoming Holiday as well as some bubbly for the New Year's Eve Party! $3 Per Person - $3 discount with purchase. Visit our website for more details. $3 per person. The Wine Vineyard, 103 N. Main St, Lake Mills, Jefferson County. Call (920) 648-5481. Subjects: WineTasting [E-70387]

 39th Annual International Gift Shop and Friends Cafe

Friday, December 4, 2009 through Saturday, December 5, 2009. Fri 5 pm-8 pm, Sat 9 am-4 pm. Choose from a colorful mix of hand-made crafts from Africa, Asia--and Wisconsin. New this year are African masks, gourd art, basketry, and Hmong crafts in addition to all the products that have characterized this unique event for the past 38 years. Refresh yourself in the Friends Café, organized and staffed as a special project by Quaker teenagers. They will be serving hot drinks, hearty soups, breads, and homemade baked goods. Proceeds support peace and social justice around the world. Cash or checks only please. Entrance is free. Quaker Meetinghouse, at the east end of Auer, off Humboldt between Locust and Capital, 3224 N Gordon Pl, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-263-2111. Web: www.milwaukeequakers.org Subjects: Crafts, International, Holidays [E-69899]

 Factory Direct Sale

Thursday, December 3, 2009 through Saturday, December 5, 2009. Factory direct sale of vacuums, power tools and lawn & garden equipment. Milwaukee power tools, Dirt Devil and Hoover vacs, and Homelite lawn & garden items. Great Christmas gifts! Thursday, Dec 3, 9AM to 6PM; Friday, Dec 4, 9AM to 6PM; Saturday, Dec 5, 8AM to 11AM. 10.00. Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, 12905 W Lisbon Rd, Brookfield, Waukesha County. Subjects: Sales, Gardening, Hobbies [E-70501]

 26th Annual Monches Artisan Holiday Tour

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 9 am to 5 pm. 26th Annual Monches Artisan Holiday Tour. Join in and celebrate! With map in hand you'll be guided on a driving tour through the Monches and Holy Hill area to visit quaint shops, farms, inns, art galleries and studios to see artworks from over 100 artists. Tour maps are available. Lakes Gallery of Fine Art, N76 W31428 County Rd. V. V, North Lake, Waukesha County. Call 262-966-1804. E-mail: lakesgallery@aol.com Web: www.lakesfineart.com Subjects: Fairs, Quilts, Music [E-70209]

 Her Majesty's Winter Renaissance Faire

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 10am-8pm. Come celebrate Madison's only Winter Renaissance Faire. Marvel at magical feats, see swordsmen, singers, dancers and Renaissance musicians, and be part of life at Queen Elizabeth's amazing 16th century court. Enjoy fantastic Elizabethan foods, and wander the merchant's court with the best of Renaissance gifts and handicrafts. Participate in the Queen's Renaissance Costume Contest, or come meet the Queen at Her Majesty's High Tea. 7.00 for Faire Entry, High Tea-32.00 (Saturday Only). Her Majesty's Castle, (next to Office Depot) at Whitney Square Mall, Whitney Way and Odanna Road, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-630-2348. E-mail: ravenworksip@yahoo.com Web: www.ravenworksip.com Subjects: Fairs, Festivals, Historic [E-69887]

 Lang Christmas Sale & Food Drive in New Berlin

Thursday, December 3, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. Thur 9-8, Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6, Sun 11-5 Huge SAVINGS of 30- 80% off on overstocked and discontinued product, including items from the stores. Items may include calendars, candles, candle accessories, boxes, boxed note cards and CHRISTMAS CARDS, fine paper products, home décor & more. Stock up now for the holidays, teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, and party favors. Donate to the FOOD DRIVE for the NEW BERLIN FOOD PANTRY and receive a special voucher for additional savings! Please be generous! Lang the Factory Store in New Berlin Plaza at Moorland & National, 3600 S. Moorland Rd, New Berlin, Waukesha County. Call 262-786-9260. Web: www.lang.com/CustomerServices/CS_EVENTS Subjects: Sales [E-68926]

 Ballet for Tots, Ages 3 to 5

Saturday, October 24, 2009 through Saturday, December 5, 2009. 9:45 am. Structured 6-week session classes offer young dancers an opportunity to develop confidence, strength, flexibility, coordination, and dance vocabulary for a solid foundation to Pre-Ballet and other dance classes. Class Length: 40 minutes once a week (Saturdays at 9:45 am); All students are asked to arrive at least 5 minutes before class. Pricing: Per Session $55.00. Ballet Center Conservatory of Metro Milwaukee, S83 W18430 Saturn Drive, Muskego, Waukesha County. Call 414-395-2573. Subjects: Ballet, Dance, Kids [E-69212]

 Children's Art in the Garden

Saturday, November 14, 2009 through Saturday, December 5, 2009. 2 to 4pm opening reception. Join us opening weekend for a special Kids & Family event featuring the Children's Art in the Garden Opening Reception and hands on activities including make-and-take holiday ornaments! Free with paid admission to the museum. Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N Terrace Ave, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-271-3656. Subjects: Kids, Art, Museums [E-69629]

 Christmas in the Ward

Friday, December 4, 2009 through Saturday, December 5, 2009. 5:15pm, 10am. Be part of an old fashioned Christmas tree lighting in the heart of the Historic Third Ward on Fri., Dec. 4 at 5:15pm. Santa and his reindeer welcome the holiday season with fireworks, the Trinity Irish Dancers and the Bel Canto Chorus. Then, it's Breakfast with Santa on Sat., Dec. 5 from 10am to noon at the Broadway Theatre Center. Contact Fratellos at 414-271-1740 for reservations. Find out more information about the event, holiday music at the tree, a tree sale and holiday shopping online. Catalano Square, Corner of Broadway and Menomonee St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-273-1173. Subjects: Holidays, Community, Families [E-70513]

 Christmas Open House

Friday, November 20, 2009 through Saturday, December 5, 2009. 10am. Christmas Open House in Historic Downtown Burlington, WI, Nov. 20 thru Dec. 5, 2009. Discover holiday sales and other surprises at unique specialty shops. Receive special discounts by participating in local Food Pantry Drive. Enjoy a taste of Burlington by visiting our unique eateries in the historic downtown. Explore unique museums. Experience our Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Events throughout historic downtown Burlington, Burlington, Racine County. Call 262-763-6044. Subjects: Historic [E-69705]

 Downtown West Bend Winter on Main

Friday, December 4, 2009 through Saturday, December 5, 2009. 6pm, 9pm. 10am, 2pm. Bring the whole family for carriage rides, holiday market, holiday carols, beautiful decorations, bonfire, a visit with Santa Claus, and much more as you shop downtown businesses for holiday gifts. Free. Downtown West Bend, Main Street, West Bend, Washington County. Call 262-338-3909. Subjects: Community, Families, Holidays [E-63657]

 Holiday Art Fair

Friday, December 4, 2009 through Saturday, December 5, 2009. Fri 10am to 8pm; Sat 10am-5pm. Exceptional works by Cedarburg Artist Guild members, offering fanciful jewelry, basketry, paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylic, photography, paper mache, bird houses, fiber arts, hand-knit and felted wool, pottery, fused glass and hand painted tiles. Children's author Barbara Josse and illustrators Renee Graef and Catherine Stern sign their books. Performances by Cedarburg HS Encore Group; savor home-baked goodies and coffee to benefit their fine arts program. Student artwork exhibited. Community Gym, Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, Ozaukee County. Call 800-237-2874. Subjects: Art, Crafts, Holidays [E-69745]

 Lakeshore Wind Ensemble "Festival of Christmas" Concert

Friday, December 4, 2009 through Saturday, December 5, 2009. 7:30 pm. Both traditional and contemporary holiday tunes fill the program including a beautiful arrangement of "Pie Jesu" by Andrew Lloyd Webber, several Mannheim Steamroller arrangements and Robert W. Smith's "Christmas in the Round". Other features include the LWE Antiphonal Brass, Festival of Christmas Children's Choir and an audience sing-a-long. Fee charged. Capitol Civic Centre, 913 S. 8th Street, Manitowoc, Manitowoc County. Call 920-683-2184. Subjects: Music, Holidays [E-69707]

 The Skin of our Teeth

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 through Saturday, December 5, 2009. 7:30pm. Take a peek into the entertaining roller coaster ride that is the life of the Antrobus family. This modern adaptation of Thornton Wilder's play takes the audience on a comedic journey through typical days in the life of a typical family. They awkwardly and amusingly struggle with school yard injuries, climate change, marital infidelity, a great war, leadership roles, children's clothing choices, rationing, and familial disputes, among a host of others. General Public: $10.00; 65+: $8; Under 18: $5.50; UW-W Students w/ID: $4.50. Greenhill Center of the Arts - Barnett Theatre, 930 W. Main Street, Whitewater, Walworth County. Call 262-472-2222. Subjects: Theater [E-69773]

 University Theater: "Blood Wedding"

Thursday, December 3, 2009 through Saturday, December 5, 2009. 7:30pm. Also Sunday, Nov. 22, 2pm. "Better dead with the blood drained away than alive with it rotting." Passions run high in this visceral and brooding tragedy. Set in the Spanish countryside, "Blood Wedding" chronicles a tragic couple as they navigate social mores, economic hardship and generational expectations, ultimately facing insurmountable odds in their desire to live and love. Pre-performance lecture, 6:30pm Nov. 19; post-performance discussion Dec. 3. $14-$20. Hemsley Stage, Vilas Communication Hall, 821 University Ave, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-265-2787. Subjects: Theater, Schools [E-70330]