Wisconsin Events for Sunday November 8, 2009

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 Arboretum Walk: Landforms

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 1 to 3pm. The Arboretum has many features that illustrate the glacial geology of the Madison area and how it has changed over time. Visitors will look at features of the landscape as well as what is going on in the natural world. UW Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-263-7888. Subjects: Walking, Nature, Schools [E-70102]

 Big Band Concert by Alan Gresik's Swing Shift Orchestra

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 1-4 pm; doors open at noon. For 10+ years, crowds have packed Chicago's historic Green Mill Jazz Club to hear and dance to the Big Band swing music of the Swing Shift Orchestra who will perform for the first time on the Madison Jazz Society stage in November. Featured in the movie "Return to Me," the Orchestra brings the jumping, swinging music of the 1920s to 1940s to roaring life. The band performs as if part of an old-time radio show, complete with emcee and actors recreating era commercials. $20 for MJS members; $25 for non-members; age 18 & younger: free. Coliseum Bar, 232 E Olin Avenue, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-850-5400. Subjects: Jazz, Music, Dancing [E-68141]

 Fine Art & Craft Festival

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 9:00am until 4:00pm. Public Welcome! Free Admission. Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Artisans will be selling original work including baked goods, homemade candies, jewelry, stained glass, photography prints/cards, pottery, hand woven clothing, mosaics and painted glass as well as handmade wood & acrylic pens, wooden spoons and much more. Stop down to browse or plan to start your holiday shopping early. Lunch will be available for sale. Free. Grace Center, 250 E. Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-271-3006. Subjects: Art, Crafts, Festivals [E-67420]

 Holiday Craft Fair - BEHS Friends of Fine Arts

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 10 am - 4 pm. This outstanding juried craft show & sale features exceptional handcrafted items by over 160 Midwest Artisans and Crafters. Admission to the 34th Annual Holiday Arts and Craft Fair—which showcases a wide array of unique, handcrafted items, home & holiday accessories, jewelry, apparel and hundreds of items perfect for gift giving and home decorating—is only $3 per person. A delicious variety of luncheon items & desserts will also be available. $3.00. Brookfield East High School, 3305 N. Lilly Road, Brookfield, Waukesha County. Call 262-781-3500. Subjects: Crafts, Holidays, Fairs [E-69737]

 Kids' Art Adventures

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 1 to 2:30pm. Using Janet Fish's pastel Sasha with a Bowl of Candy as a model, kids will draw their own still life using colored pencil and oil pastel at this month's Kids' Art Adventure. Activities are planned for 6- to 10-year olds, but younger siblings are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a parent or other adult. Join the fun at this free workshop. Meet promptly at 1 pm in MMoCA's lobby. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art - MMoCA, 227 State Street, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-257-0158. Subjects: Kids, Art, Museums [E-70101]

 Living Activism Night

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 7pm. Living Activism Night presents a benefit for the Coalition to Normalize Relations with Cuba, featuring troubadour Tony Baez with songs of love and struggle from across Latin America and Dr Abe Caceres and Friends - Afro-Caribbean music with rhythms and songs of justice and joy from around the world. Free-will donation with all door $ going to the benefited org. Be generous!. The Coffee House, below Redeemer Lutheran Church, 631 N 19th St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-534-4612. Subjects: International, Community, Music [E-69596]

 Mark Valenti

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 2:00 pm. Classical pianist featuring music by Schubert, Stravinsky, and Debussy. $10. Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th St, Monroe, Green County. Call 608-325-5700. Subjects: Music, Classical [E-69803]

 Midwest Premiere of London Hit, "Happy Now?"

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 2pm and 7pm. Directed by Jon Jory. A darkly comic tale of modern marriage and parenting as we explore contemporary new writing by Lucinda Coxon; this is a lively, sharp and entertaining play, where having it all can sometimes be too much and seething, discontented professionals wonder where true happiness lies. This darkly comic new play revolves around 30-something wife and mother-of-two, Kitty, and her mounting dissatisfaction with the life she's leading. Contains adult language and themes. Weekday/Sun $15-$45. Fri/Sat $15-$60. Milwaukee Repertory Theater, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-224-9490, Rep ticket office for tickets. Subjects: Theater [E-69730]

 Silk Dye Class

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 1pm. What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by making ornaments? In this class you'll learn the technique of using silk dyes on gourds while creating several small holiday ornaments. All materials and tutorial are included. Wear old clothes as the dyes may stain. Fee: $35/Wisconsin Gourd Society members, $45/non-members. Location: The Gourd Guy Farm, Blue Mounds. To register contact terri at 608.437.1944 $35 for WGS members, $45 for non-members. The Gourd Guy Farm, 2099 County Road E, Blue Mounds, Dane County. Subjects: Art, Crafts, Holidays [E-69993]

 St. Katharine's Porkie Pancake Brunch

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 7:30am to Noon. Come join us for a great brunch! Serving pancakes, porkies, eggs, applesauce, cheese, coffee, milk and dessert. $5 adults, 2.50 Children, $25 Family. Countryside Golf Course, W726 Weiler Rd, Kaukauna, Outagamie County. Call 920-766-1445 for more information. Subjects: Community, Families, Food [E-70010]

 Thai Cooking with Tim Thomas

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 1 - 4 p.m. Tired of the same old thing? Well, here's your chance to try something new. Learn about the unique herbs and spices that are central to Thai cooking. This class will equip you with the building blocks to be creative and soon be fixing wonderful Thai dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen. The class will finish with you sampling the dishes prepared. Not only are Tim's classes informative and creative, but they are fun too. Be sure to sign up early as these classes fill fast. $30, Members: $25. Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 W. Hawthorne Dr, Newburg, Ozaukee County. Call 800-287-8098. Subjects: Food [E-69427]

 UW Arboretum Family Walk - Preparing for Winter

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Animals and plants that live here need to prepare for winter long before the first snow flies. This short walk introduces young people to how plants and animals prepare for winter. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-263-7888. Subjects: Walking [E-68349]

 UW Arboretum Walk - Landforms

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. The Arboretum has many features that illustrate the glacial geology of the Madison area and how it has changed over the time. We will look at features of the landscape as well as what is going on in the natural world. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-263-7888. Subjects: Walking [E-68348]

 Wine 'n' Roses Ballroom Dance Club Practice Dance

Sunday, November 8, 2009. 5 pm - 8 pm. Dust off your dancing shoes. Get out and practice your moves. This casual dance is the perfect place to be on a cool November night. Club members will play great dancing music for your dancing enjoyment. Give it a try. We provide a friendly, social atmosphere in which to dance. A cash bar is available. $6.00/person. Wausau Elk's Club, Downtown Wausau, 414 Scott Street, Wausau, Marathon County. Call 715-845-2167. Subjects: Dancing, Dance, Fitness [E-67655]

 The Creativity Place Boutique

Friday, November 6, 2009 through Saturday, November 21, 2009. Fri 10am-8pm, Sat. 10am-5pm. Three Weekends of handmade items from more than 30 local crafters. Find your home decor needs or gifts for that special person. We have primitive painted wood decor, 2 sided table runners and placemats, tree skirts, dish cloths, tea towels, floral, dip mixes, dip servers, wine bottle cheese boards servers, fiber art, border framed pictures, jewelry-sterling silver, swarovski crystals, natural stones and fused glass and much more. Come be amazed by this fabulous show. 10th YEAR!!!!!!!!! The Creativity Place Boutique/ I94 to Exit 2 in Hudson, 769 Martin Avenue, Hudson, St. Croix County. Call 715-377-9319. E-mail: thecreativityplace@yahoo.com Subjects: Sales [E-69966]

 All Shook Up

Thursday, November 5, 2009 through Sunday, November 8, 2009. 7 p.m. Thurs-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. All Shook Up is a musical comedy is based on Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" and tells the story of what happens when a guitar-playing rebel rides into a small Midwestern town, bringing in rock 'n' roll by way of Elvis classics! The show will be held at DSHA's Robert and Marie Hansen Family Fine Arts Theatre. Ticket Pricing: Adults: $10 Children under 12: $8 Tickets may be purchased online. $10/$8. Divine Savior Holy Angels High School (DSHA), 4257 North 100th Street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-462-3742. Subjects: Musicals, Theater, Education [E-70014]

 Curators' Choice: New Works from MMoCA's Collection

Saturday, June 6, 2009 through Sunday, November 8, 2009. Presenting selected works that have entered the museum's permanent collection in the last three years. The exhibition will feature works by Vito Acconci, Mari Eastman, Chris Finley, Sam Gilliam, Sol LeWitt, Claes Oldenburg, Stephanie Pryor, Tyson Reeder, John Wilde, Cindy Wright, and Ida Wyman, among others. Works in the exhibition were selected by MMoCA curator of collections Rick Axsom, director Stephen Fleischman, and curator of exhibitions Jane Simon. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art - MMoCA, 227 State Street, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-257-0158. Subjects: Art, Museums [E-65823]

 Festival Leverages Power of Film for Community Action

Friday, November 6, 2009 through Sunday, November 8, 2009. The Tales from Planet Earth film festival takes center stage with something new: a built-in call to action. "When the lights come up, we want people to take the energy and inspiration of great storytelling to build community and effect positive environmental and social change," says festival director Gregg Mitman. The event is billed as a community and film festival because organizers have partnered with Madison-area nonprofit organizations involved in issues raised by many of the films. Free; first come, first served. University of Wisconsin, 500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-3571. Subjects: Community, Film, Schools [E-69824]

 Katie Musolff: Artist & Model

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 through Sunday, November 8, 2009. 5:30 -8:30pm opening reception. The Charles Allis Art Museum is pleased to present the work of Milwaukee native and MIAD graduate Katie Musolff in this solo exhibition. The opening reception will feature an artist's talk. Musolff's paintings focus almost solely on the complex textures and shapes of the human form. Her figure studies and portraits have won numerous awards and solo exhibitions. She is the 2005 Director's Choice Award winner for the juried exhibition Forward: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now. Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-278-8295. Subjects: Art, Museums [E-67068]

 Making an Impression

Saturday, October 10, 2009 through Sunday, November 8, 2009. 6 pm. Stanford Art Gallery and Studios, located in the Art District of Menomonee Falls, will be hosting Making a Good Impression showcasing the block prints by local artist, Ken Swanson. The opening reception, Saturday, October 10, 6-9 pm, is free and open to the public. Come meet Swanson and mingle with the Stanford artists. Stanford Art Gallery and Studios, N88 W16475 Main Street/ Lower Level, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County. Call 262-255-7880. Subjects: Art, Galleries, Community [E-69571]

 Soultime: At the Apollo, by Kevin Ramsey

Friday, September 11, 2009 through Sunday, November 8, 2009. Directed by Kevin Ramsey. A new musical experience that celebrates the rich musical legacy of the world famous Apollo Theater with the spirit of the Godfather of soul, James Brown, at the helm as emcee. Join us as "stars are born and legends are made." Milwaukee Repertory, Stackner Cabaret, 11/8/9, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-224-9490. Subjects: Theater, Musicals, Ethnic [E-65866]

 The Year of Magical Thinking, by Joan Didion

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 through Sunday, November 8, 2009. (Based on her memoir), directed by John Sipes. The NY Times and UK bestselling book of 2005, this stage adaptation captured a Tony Award nomination. Critics hailed it as "the cultural event of the season" and "remarkable". Novelist and screenwriter Didion's memoir captures the compassion, humor and bewilderment of an intelligent woman whose world lurches suddenly with her husband's sudden death. It is an inspirational story, a love letter to a child and a tribute to an extraordinary marriage. Milwaukee Repertory Theater Stiemke Theater, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-224-9490. Subjects: Theater [E-65863]

 U.S. Citizenship Test Preparation Classes

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 through Sunday, November 8, 2009. 6-8 pm every Tuesday. A series of 6 classes to help eligible resident immigrants prepare to take the United States Citizenship Test. A review of INS form 400 and practice for the oral test at the final class. Prerequisites: -speak, read and write some English -have green card and social security number -have been in the U.S. for five years from date on green card (date of permanent residency)or in U.S. for three years from date on green card and currently married to a U.S. citizen. $25 registration fee, paid by September 19th. St. Francis Public Library, 4230 S. Nicholson Avenue, St Francis, Milwaukee County. Call 414-481-7323. Subjects: International, Education, Government [E-68421]

 Winnie the Pooh

Friday, November 6, 2009 through Sunday, November 8, 2009. Join in the adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Rabbit, Eeyore, Owl and Christopher Robin brought to life by UW-Whitewater actors. The rumor in the forest is that a new animal is moving in: Her name is Kanga and she is bringing along her son, Roo, as well as baths, soaps and . . . poison?! Can the band of friends protect each other from the threat of Kanga? Between this struggle and Pooh's eternal search for "hunny," the group learns the value of a true friend. $6. Racine Theatre Guild, Inc, 2519 Northwestern Ave, Racine, Racine County. Call 262-633-4218. Subjects: Theater, Families, Kids [E-69354]

 Cave Tour

Saturday, November 8, 2008 through Monday, November 9, 2009. 1 pm. Naturalist-guided tour. Learn the geology, biology, and human history of the caves. Opportunities for exploring provided. Wear layers and plan on getting dirty. Bring a flashlight. Caves accessed by stairs and ladders. Minimum 5 years old with parent; minors must be accompanied by supervising adult. $5 per person. Ledge View Nature Center, 1 m. south of Chilton between Hwys. G and 57 (via Irish Road), W2348 Short Rd, Chilton, Calumet County. Call 920-849-7094. Subjects: Families, Nature, OutdoorRec [E-59689]

 Pick Up Times for Bird Seed Order - Minooka Park

Sunday, November 8, 2009 through Monday, November 9, 2009. 12-4:30pm Sun; 10 to 4:30 Mon. Watch your mailbox for our 2009 Bird SeedFlyer. Retzer Nature Center, S14 W28167 Madison St, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-896-8007. Subjects: Birding, Nature [E-68560]

 Soul of a People: Writing America's Story Program Series & Film Screening

Saturday, October 3, 2009 through Monday, November 9, 2009. The Verona Library is hosting a program series in conjunction with "Soul of a People: Writing America's Story," a television documentary about the Federal Writers' Project of the Great Depression, broadcast on the Smithsonian Channel HD. From the opening celebration complete with soup kitchen, to the series finale and film screening, experience life in the 1930's as it was recorded by the FWP. Free. Verona Public Library, 500 Silent Street, Verona, Dane County. Call 608-845-7180. Subjects: Historic, Writing [E-69356]

 Watertown Farmers' Market

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 through Tuesday, November 10, 2009. 7am-1pm. Visit the Watertown Farmers' Market located in beautiful Riverside Park. At the market you'll find a wonderful assortment of items such as in-season produce, honey, annual and perennial flowers, meats, baked goods and handmade crafts. Enjoy the market while sipping specialty coffee drink or Italian soda. Cooking demonstrations and music periodically through season. Riverside Park, Labaree St, Watertown, Dodge County. Call 920-261-6320. Subjects: FarmMarkets [E-66280]

 Zumba Gold

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 through Wednesday, November 11, 2009. at 1:00 pm. Zumba is a 'feel-happy' workout to Latin music, appropriate for all adults. Move with the music. You don't need a partner, you can even enjoy this from a chair. Sponsored by the St. Francis Rec. Dept. $4 per session or $15 for six sessions. St. Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis, Milwaukee County. Call 414-481-7323. Subjects: Fitness, Health, Books [E-68526]

 Glendale Senior Citizen's Activities

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 through Thursday, November 12, 2009. 2:00 p.m. The Glendale Senior Citizens Club will have its next general meeting in the Senior Center at Glen Hills Middle School, 2600 W. Mill Road, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11th. The entertainment will feature Dr. Robert Teske, Executive Director of the Milwaukee County Historical Society, who will give a photo slide presentation of works by Lyle Oberwise, a photographer of the Milwaukee scene during the 1930s to the 1980s. Visitors welcome. Call 414-540-2100 for further information. Glen Hills Middle School, 2600 W Mill Rd, Glendale, Milwaukee County. Subjects: Community, Museums, Seniors [E-69897]

 Ice Worlds at the IMAX

Friday, June 12, 2009 through Thursday, November 12, 2009. Ice Worlds - opens June 12 through December 11, 2009 Travel to the Arctic and Antarctic to examine the ecosystems that live and thrive in that region, and see how their survival is connected with our own. Next, travel beyond Earth, where you'll see how the existence of ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our solar system. Ice Worlds finishes with the MPM-produced The Pluto Story, a look at the popular ex-planet. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-319-4629. Subjects: Environment, Nature, Museums [E-66337]

 Pathological Processes

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 through Thursday, November 12, 2009. All day, during Library hours. Stunning oils and prints depicting viruses and bacteria. In various media, including oil and digital prints, Olear hopes to provoke thought and discussion regarding the public perceptions of body, disease and health. This vibrant, provocative show runs until Nov. 12. Meet the artist from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Ebling Library in the Health Sciences Learning Center, 750 Highland Ave, Madison, Dane County. Call 608 262-2402. Subjects: Art, Health, Science [E-68951]

 Pathological Processes: The Art of Laura Olear

Wednesday, September 9, 2009 through Thursday, November 12, 2009. 4-6pm opening reception. Stunning oils and prints depicting bodily organs, viruses and bacteria. In various media, including oil and printmaking, Olear hopes to provoke thought and discussion regarding the public perceptions of body, disease and health. Meet the artist from 4-6m Wednesday. UW Ebling Library, Health Sciences Learning Center, 3rd floor, 750 Highland Ave, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-2402. Subjects: Art, Schools [E-68862]

 Crossing Over 2009

Friday, October 23, 2009 through Friday, November 13, 2009. 5-8pm opening reception. Gallery hours: Monday-Wednesday & Friday-Saturday, noon-5 pm; Thursday, noon-7 pm. The annual invitational Scholarship/Fellowship exhibition, featuring the work of graduate and undergraduate students in UWM's Department of Visual Art. Free. UWM Union Art Gallery/UWM Peck School of the Arts, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-229-6310. Subjects: Art, Schools [E-69211]

 Alumni Exhibition

Friday, October 23, 2009 through Saturday, November 14, 2009. October 23 from 4-6 pm. Featuring a number of alumni from recent graduates to more established artists this exhibit will include a variety of media and styles. Invited artists include Mutope Johnson, Frank Korb, Rachel Roemer, Patrick Turner and Greg Gent. Greenhill Center of the Arts - Crossman Gallery, 930 W. Main Street, Whitewater, Walworth County. Call 262-472-2222. Subjects: Art [E-69765]

 Deathtrap by Ira Levin

Friday, October 23, 2009 through Saturday, November 14, 2009. Sidney Bruhl's plays used to be box office gold, but his last few productions have flopped hard. When a young writer hands off a thriller to Sidney for input, the veteran writer sees an opportunity to resurrect his floundering career. He decides to concoct a plot to murder the unknown writer and pass the play off as his own. But there's a flaw in his plan, and Sidney soon finds he has unwittingly written himself into a mystery that will cause his world to spiral out of control. Call for ticket prices. Sunset Playhouse Furlan Auditorium Mainstage, 800 Elm Grove Rd, Elm Grove, Waukesha County. Call 262-782-4430. Subjects: Theater [E-65328]

 NEW! Our Changing Universe

Saturday, May 9, 2009 through Saturday, November 14, 2009. 10:00 a.m. Join Beaver Creek Reserve Observatory Coordinator Jim Fitzl as he presents a series of three programs/workshops on the development of the science of astronomy from ancient times through today. Programs will be on the second Saturday of each quarter. The programs will cover 1) Ancient times to Copernicus, 2) Copernicus to Edwin Hubble, 3) Edwin Hubble to the present. Friends $5 Adult Nonmembers $7Adult. Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek, Eau Claire County. Call 715-877-2212. Subjects: Science [E-64315]

 "From Earth to the Universe"

Thursday, October 15, 2009 through Sunday, November 15, 2009. Wonders from the far reaches of the universe will be brought down to Earth. A collection of 40 striking images of galaxies, planets and more will be on public display. The colorful exhibit is part of a worldwide celebration of the International Year of Astronomy, 400 years since Galileo used his telescope to peer beyond the Earth. Local exhibit organizer Laura Trouille was awarded a NASA grant to develop an exhibit for Wisconsin audiences. UW Whitewater, Whitewater, Walworth County. Call 262-472-2222. Subjects: Astronomy, Schools [E-67187]

 At Close Range: Exploring the West in MMoCA's Permanent Collection

Thursday, October 15, 2009 through Sunday, November 15, 2009. At Close Range: Exploring the West in MMoCA's Permanent Collection explores the iconography, from cowboys to coyotes and from plains to pastures, found in works from the permanent collection of the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Referencing Manifest Destiny and Native American rituals, the works of art in this show represent both ancient and current modes of thought about landscape, nationhood, and individuality. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art - MMoCA, 227 State Street, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-257-0158. Subjects: Art, Museums [E-62635]

 Birds in Art

Saturday, September 12, 2009 through Sunday, November 15, 2009. Tues-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 12-5. To paraphrase Gertrude Stein, "Bird is a bird is a bird is a bird." Or is it? When artists from around the globe interpret this subject, they go far beyond this statement to create a microcosm of the world's rich avian diversity. Each of the 140 works comprising this year's Birds in Art reflects the universal appeal of birds and the venerable tradition of birds as a source of inspiration. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am-4 pm, Thursday 9am-7:30 pm, Saturday-Sunday Noon-5 pm. Free. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 700 N 12th St, Wausau, Marathon County. Call 715-845-7010. Subjects: Art, Museums, Galleries [E-68874]

 Eatery/wait/Staff Competition

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 through Sunday, November 15, 2009. Best Friends of South Central WI. Inc (formerly Big Brothers Big Sister) is hosting its 1st Annual Favorite Eatery/Wait Staff competition. Eight local Portage establishments have agreed to participate. You their customers vote for a quarter (25 cents)as many times as you like for them. The establishment with the most ($) will win a trophy for their loyal customers to admire. Look for posters around town and at your favorite restaurant. quarter (25 cents) a vote. Best Friends, 240 1/2 W. Cook Street, Portage, Wi, Columbia County. Call 608-742-4742. Subjects: Food [E-69886]

 Happy Now? by By Lucinda Coxon (Midwest Premiere)

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 through Sunday, November 15, 2009. Directed by Jon Jory. In her "thirty-something" world of well-educated, well-networked and well-meaning friends, Kitty's life is overflowing. There's her gay friend and confidant, the troubled married couple next door, her kids, her aging parents, her husband and the work colleague trying to seduce her into some uncomplicated and meaningless sex. A recent London hit, this is a starkly comic new play on contemporary life and how to survive it. Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Quadracci Powerhouse, 108 E Wells St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-224-9490. Subjects: Theater [E-65857]

 Mystery Objects Challenge! What are these things anyhow?

Friday, November 6, 2009 through Sunday, November 15, 2009. times vary. A hands-on puzzling annual museum event: 150 curiosities, tools, antiques, odd toys, & whatchamacallits to try to figure out what they are. Clues are posted for most of the gizzmos & gadgets, but the clues may help or may not! Try the Objects in A Box Challenges, too. Saturday Hours: 10-5; Sun: 11-4; Thur & Fri 11-5; other times by appointment for groups. Don't miss this fun & thinking. Best for ages 4-104. Advance discounts for groups. $5/person, all ages. Free parking. Logic Puzzle Museum, downtown historic district, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington, Racine County. Call 262-763-3946. Subjects: Kids, Families, Seniors [E-70077]

 Savvy Caregiver Training Program

Monday, October 12, 2009 through Sunday, November 15, 2009. 5:30 pm. Taking care of a person with Alzheimer's is specialized work that goes beyond our usual role as spouse or child. The six-week Savvy Caregiver training series helps participants experience success as caregivers by focusing on the skills needed to accomplish the principal task of the family caregiver — managing day-to-day life. This program can help you make changes that will benefit you and your entire family. Enrollment limited; pre-registration is required. $30 per person; scholarships available. West Square Building, 505 Broadway St, Baraboo, Sauk County. Call 608.742.9055. Subjects: Health, Education, Families [E-69492]

 Savvy Caregiver Training Program

Tuesday, October 13, 2009 through Tuesday, November 17, 2009. 9:30 am. Taking care of a person with Alzheimer's is specialized work that goes beyond our usual role as spouse or child. The six-week Savvy Caregiver training series helps participants experience success as caregivers by focusing on the skills needed to accomplish the principal task of the family caregiver — managing day-to-day life. This program can help you make changes that will benefit you and your entire family. Enrollment limited; pre-registration is required. $30 per person; scholarships available. Dodge Point Country Club, 1771 County Road YD, Mineral Point, Iowa County. Call 608.843.3402. Subjects: Health, Education, Families [E-69493]

 Artful Bras

Friday, November 6, 2009 through Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Artful Bras is a display of whimsically embellished bras for auction. 100% proceeds will benefit uninsured women to receive breast health services at the not-for-profit Lake Area Clinic in Oconomowoc. View the "Artful Bras" - Then bid and bid often! Make a difference in someones life! Lakes Gallery of Fine Art, N76 W31428 County Rd. V. V, North Lake, Waukesha County. Call 262-966-1804. Subjects: Art, Health, Auctions [E-70213]

 Glendale Seniors go to The Fireside

Thursday, October 29, 2009 through Wednesday, November 18, 2009. 9:30 a.m. The Glendale Senior Citizen's Club will take a bus tour to The Fireside Theater on Wednesday, November 18th to see "Miracle on 34th Street - Here's Love." The bus will leave the parking lot at Glen Hills Middle School, 2600 W. Mill Road at 9:30 a.m. The cost of the tour is $78, which includes the play, transportation, and lunch. Visitors are welcome. Please call 540-2100 for further information. Glen Hills Middle School, 2600 W Mill Rd, Glendale, Milwaukee County. Subjects: Seniors, Theater [E-69898]

 Bow Hunting Season/ White-Tailed Deer

Saturday, September 12, 2009 through Thursday, November 19, 2009. . Statewide. Call 1-888-936-7463 (1-888-WDNR INFO) 608-266-2621. Subjects: Hunting [E-67988]

 Bow Hunting Season/ White-Tailed Deer

Saturday, September 12, 2009 through Thursday, November 19, 2009. . Statewide. Call 1-888-936-7463 (1-888-WDNR INFO) 608-266-2621. Subjects: Hunting, Wildlife [E-68634]

 Computer Basics at St Francis Library

Thursday, October 1, 2009 through Thursday, November 19, 2009. 6:30-8:00 pm. If you are new to computing or know a little about computers, this class is for you. In this 8 week class you will learn how a computer operates, how to use email, how to use the internet and the basics of using Microsoft Word. Instructor: Becky Anderson, certified by the Wisconsin Technical College System. $25. St. Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis, Milwaukee County. Call 414-481-7323. Subjects: Computers, Education, Hobbies [E-68522]