Wisconsin Events for Sunday December 6, 2009

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 30th Annual Shorewood Arts & Crafts Fair

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 10 - 4 pm. The 30th Annual Shorewood Arts & Craft Fair, will feature work by 85+ juried artists from the Midwest: fine crafts for the home, wearables, jewelry and one – of –a kinds! Silent auction and raffle baskets benefit the Shorewood High School athletic programs. Bake sale, and poinsettias will be also available to purchase. Sponsored by the Shorewood Booster Club. Admission: $3.50. Atwater Elementary School, 2100 E Capitol Dr, Shorewood, Milwaukee County. Call 414-963-6924. Subjects: Crafts, Art, Fairs [E-69760]

 An Elvis and Reba Christmas

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 2 pm & 7:30 pm. Frank Hermans and Amy Riemer of Let Me Be Frank Productions present their uncanny likenesses of Elvis Presley and Reba McEntire in this hilarious tribute! What if Elvis and Reba got together and had their own Christmas concert and sang Christmas songs they made famous? If you want to be in the Christmas spirit, this show is for you! As an added option enjoy a festive holiday dinner served prior to the performances. Advance reservations are required. Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, Brown County. Call 920-465-2217. Subjects: Comedy, Holidays, Music [E-68434]

 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 3 pm. Please join us for the lighting of the "Tree of Light." Remember your loved ones past & present during the Holidays by purchasing a Memory Bulb in their honor on the "Tree of Light". Join us in the Chamber Parking lot on Sunday for an informal dedication and reading of the Memory Bulb Names. Chamber parking lot, Iron River, Bayfield County. Call 800-345-0716. Subjects: Holidays [E-66135]

 Archaeology Lecture on Nasca Lines in Peru

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 3:00 pm. Dr. Ana Nieves of Northeastern Illinois University will lecture on 'The Petroglyphs of the Nasca Valley and "The Nasca Lines."' Nieves recently conducted a rock art survey of the Nasca Valley and was able to document 26 petroglyph sites many of which are comparable in design to the more famous "Nasca Lines." She will discuss the importance of these relationships. Free. UWM Sabin Hall Room G90, 3413 N. Downer Ave, Milwaukee WI, Milwaukee County. Call 414-962-1895. Subjects: Historic, Art, International [E-68482]

 Christmas at the Fort

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 10 am. The 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, Silent Auction, Sleigh Rides, Dog Sled Rides, Face Painting, Music, Story Telling and more. No admission charge but tickets may be purchased in the visitor center are required for certain individual events. Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, 8500 Cty Rd U, Danbury, Burnett County. Call 715-866-8890. Subjects: Holidays, Festivals, Families [E-69372]

 Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 6, 2009. The Cardinal Stritch University Choir will present a concert of Christmas music at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 in the Nancy Kendall Theater. Admission is free. For more information, contact Dennis King at (414) 410-4349. Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N Yates Rd, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Subjects: Music [E-69490]

 Enchantment in the Park Run/Walk

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 3:00pm. Take a run/walk through a holiday light and music extravaganza! The Washington County Rotary Clubs are installing HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of holiday lights, fountains and virtual ice displays that will be masterfully choreographed with heart-warming, holiday music. The Reindeer Dash will be at 3:00pm and is for children ages 13 and under. Children will be grouped by age and will run/walk distances appropriate for their age. Afterwards visit Santa's Workshop! The Run/Walk will begin at 4:00pm. 15.00/individual 5K participant, $30.00/family 5K participant, $5/child Reindeer Dash participant. Washington County Fair Park, 3000 Hwy PV, West Bend, Washington County. Call 262-335-6892. Subjects: Running, Walking, Winter [E-69907]

 Holiday Breads with Tim Thomas

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 12 - 4 p.m. German stolen, Italian panettone and candied fruits will be on the program for this day's bread making. The kitchen will be warm as we slow down to enjoy the process of making theses traditional breads. Great for entertaining or for holiday gifts you won't be disappointed and you'll even take home a sample. Space is limited so sign up early. $30, Members $25. Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 W. Hawthorne Dr, Newburg, Ozaukee County. Call 800-287-8098. Subjects: Food [E-69439]

 Holiday Time with Uncle Andy (Warhol)

Sunday, December 6, 2009. Visit the wacky and wonderful world of Andy Warhol in this holiday event inspired by the exhibition Andy Warhol: The Last Decade. Experiment with spaghetti prints, Pop portraits, and traditional Pop Art images to create interesting and unusual holiday items to give or to cherish. Pop in for a little while or stay all day! Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-224-3220. Subjects: Art, Museums, Holidays [E-67833]

 Making a Gourd Mask

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 12 pm. You'll start out with a gourd half, do some minor prepping and start adding features. This is a fun "out of the box" experience! All materials are included. Students must bring a woodburning tool with a skew (carving) tip. Wear old clothes as the color products may stain. Location: Markesan, Wi.Directions will be given to registered students. To register contact terri at 608.437.1944. $35 for WGS members, $45 for non-members. Markesan, Green Lake County. Call 608-437-1944. Subjects: Art, Crafts [E-69996]

 Messiah by George Frideric Handel

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 4 pm. For more than 250 years George Frederic Handel's Messiah has dazzled audiences around the world. Join the UW-Green Bay Chorale, Symphony Choir, and Festival Orchestra, conducted by Randall Meder, in the Weidner Center's beautiful Cofrin Family Hall for this annual holiday tradition. Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, Brown County. Call 920-465-2217. Subjects: Classical, Holidays, Music [E-68436]

 Pump House Film Series: Film to be Announced

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 5 to 8pm. The Film Society will meet one Sunday each month in the academic year, September through May. Film Series evenings will begin at 5pm with featured experts who will speak for 5-minutes on topics related to the film and discuss the themes and authenticity of the film and perhaps also bring viewpoints contrary to the film. Following the screening, wine and light food related to the region or theme of the film will be served while Film Society members gather for conversation. Pump House Regional Arts Center, 119 King Street, La Crosse, La Crosse County. Call 608-785-1434. Subjects: Art, Film [E-67880]

 St Francis Library's Tree Trimming Party

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 1-4 pm. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this free Christmas program. There will be crafts for kids to do. Also cookies & cider and a visit from Santa! Bring your camera to mark this season. St. Francis Public Library, 4230 S Nicholson Avenue, St Francis, Milwaukee County. Call 414-481-7323. Subjects: Holidays, Books, Community [E-69469]

 Sturgeon Bay Bed & Breakfast Walk

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 1:30 pm - 5 pm. Walk will take place at various B & B's. For more information call 920-743-4200. Door County Chamber of Commerce, 1015 Green Bay Rd, Sturgeon Bay, Door County. Call 920-743-4456. Subjects: Walking [E-63104]

 The Barber of Seville

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 2pm and 7:30pm. Rossini's masterpiece, The Barber of Seville, is the lively first installment of Beaumarchais' much beloved Figaro story. As with all Skylight Opera Theatre productions, this work will be performed in English. $20-$62. Skylight Opera Theatre, 158 N Broadway, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-291-7811, ext. 224. Subjects: Classical, Opera, Theater [E-67615]

 The Fantastic Toy Shoppe - 60 Minute Family Show

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 3pm. Experience the hustle and bustle of the holiday season as the owners of a small toy shop struggle to make ends meet. Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N Rural Street, Hartford, Washington County. Call 262-670-0560. Subjects: Holidays, Families, Theater [E-67475]

 The Gale Singers Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 4:00 pm. Come and listen to the sounds of Christmas performed by our own Gale Singers Community Choir. This group is made up of singers from Portage and the surrounding areas – just people who love to sing. The concert will indeed put you in the mood for Christmas. The show is on Sunday, December 6 at 4 p.m. at the Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E Cook Street, Portage. Admission is $5 at the door. $5. Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E Cook St, Portage, Columbia County. Call 608-742-5655. Subjects: Music [E-70403]

 Travis Cooper in Concert

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 4:00 pm. Raised in Portage, Travis Cooper returns from Nashville and will be in concert at the Portage Center for the Arts. Take this opportunity to see and hear a local boy made good! $5 at the door. Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E Cook St, Portage, Columbia County. Call 608-742-5655. Subjects: Music, Country, Galleries [E-70404]

 University-Community Orchestra

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 2pm. The University-Community Orchestra, conducted by Margery Deutsch, is made up of UWM students and community members. $10 general/$7 students, seniors and UWM alumni, faculty & staff. Helen Bader Concert Hall, Helene Zelazo Center, 2419 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-229-4308. Subjects: Classical, Music, Schools [E-70237]

 UW Arboretum Walk - Winter Woods

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Explore the restored woodlands near the Visitor Center, where you will see native tree and shrub species that attract wildlife with their seeds and fruits. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-263-7888. Subjects: Walking [E-69910]

 Victorian Christmas Open House

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 1-5 pm. Open House at the Cook-Rutledge Historic Mansion. Decorated for the season with hand-crafted decorations that are for sale to take with. Enjoy music, homemade dessert, and refreshments. Free-will donations are gratefully accepted. Free. Cook-Rutledge Mansion, 505 W Grand Ave, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County. Call 715-723-7181. Subjects: Historic, Families, Holidays [E-69826]

 Washington County Youth Orchestra Winter Concert

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 3pm. Directed by Dr. Daniel Ackley. $5 Adults; $3 Seniors/Youth. UW- Washington County, 400 University Dr, West Bend, Washington County. Call 262-335-5208. Subjects: Music, Classical [E-66899]

 Wassail Luncheon Concert

Sunday, December 6, 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-70148]

 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]

 A Christmas Celebration

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 10am - 4pm. Santa, hayrides & living Christmas trees! Make it your family tradition. Pick out a tree to decorate now - then plant in Spring! Santa's inside 11am-2pm Hayrides outside 11am - 2pm (purchase ticket) Great family activity! FREE admission. Lamm Gardens, 2708 Sherman Rd, Jackson, Washington County. Call 262-677-3010. Subjects: Holidays, Families [E-69880]

 A Midsummer Night's Dream

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 7pm-10pm. Considered one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream creates a world of entangled love stories in an enchanted forest, complete with a King, Queen, fairies, magic, love, hate and rustics which is sure to delight. UW-Oshkosh, 926 Woodland Ave, Oshkosh, Winnebago County. Call 920-424-4417. Subjects: Theater [E-70323]

 Alpaca Threads Fiber Studio Open House

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 10 am-3 pm. Christmas shoppers are welcome to these extended shopping hours for unique gift exploration made from the exotic alpaca fibers, choose from warm & soft scarves, mittens, gloves, capes, jackets and sweaters. Public welcome! LondonDairy Alpacas & Fiber Studio Gift Store, 6827 State Hwy 147, Two Rivers, Manitowoc County. Call 920-793-8591. Subjects: Holidays [E-69296]

 Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Thursday, December 3, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. Thu - Sat 7:30 pm; Sun 2 pm. For Kids by Kids presents , by Barbara Robinson & Directed by Bill Bauernfeind. Those hilarious Herdman kids are back to hijack the school Christmas Pageant. $7 A - $5 C. Third Avenue Playhouse, 239 N. Third Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Door County. Call 920-743-1760. Subjects: Community, Theater, Holidays [E-68801]

 Christmas at Camp Sinawa

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 4-9 pm. Lighted trails, decorated cabins, Santa & Santa's secret gift shop, sleigh rides, carolers, model train display, maple syrup evaporator demos, Christmas cookies, hot cider & chocolate, hot dogs & chili. Free, donations accepted. Camp Sinawa, 9113 Sinawa Road, Valders, Manitowoc County. Call 920-773-2666. Subjects: Holidays, Families, Historic [E-69295]

 Christmas at Camp Sinawa

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 4-9 pm. Lighted trails, decorated cabins, Santa and Santa's secret gift shop, sleigh rides, carolers, model train display, maple syrup evaporator demos, Christmas cookies, hot cider and chocolate, hot dogs and chili. Free; donations accepted. Camp Sinawa, 9113 Sinawa Rd, Valders, Manitowoc County. Call 920-773-2666. Subjects: Holidays, OutdoorRec, Nature [E-69711]

 Christmas by the Bay, Sturgeon Bay

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. City-wide, featuring the Santa Parade, special children's activities, holiday homes tours and brunch with Santa on Sunday. For more information call 800-301-6695. Free. Door County Chamber of Commerce, 1015 Green Bay Rd, Sturgeon Bay, Door County. Call 920-743-4456. Subjects: Parades, Kids, Holidays [E-63102]

 Christmas Cookie & Craft Sale

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 8 am to 3 pm. THE LARGEST Christmas Cookie and Craft Sale in the state! Over 130 varieties of cookies and candies will be available for $7.00 per pound. Also available will be fresh cinnamon rolls, Kranz Kuchen, a variety of homemade soups, sandwiches, and baked potatoes with toppings. Call St. Peters Church at 920-925-3547 or 920-925-3342 for more information. Lebanon is located in Dodge County about seven miles northeast of Watertown. St. Peter's Church, Lebanon, 7 miles North of Watertown on Hwy R (formerly 109)and MM, W4661 Hwy MM, Lebanon, Dodge County. Call 920-925-3342. Subjects: Crafts, Food, Holidays [E-70042]

 Decorate you Door

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 11am. Make your own fresh evergreen swag. Christmas workshop for the whole family! We'll help you with the design - all materials provided. Please call to reserve your space. $25 per family. Lamm Gardens, 2708 Sherman Rd, Jackson, Washington County. Call 262-677-3010. Subjects: Holidays, Families, Crafts [E-69882]

 Decorate you Door

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 11am. Make your own fresh evergreen swag. Christmas workshop for the whole family! We'll help you with the design - all materials provided. Please call to reserve your space. $25 per family. Lamm Gardens, 2708 Sherman Rd, Jackson, Washington County. Call 262-677-3010. Subjects: Holidays, Families, Crafts [E-69881]

 Dickens of a Christmas

Thursday, December 3, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. You are invited to take a step back in time with Ripon's 19th Annual Dickens of a Christmas holiday festival. Event highlights include Living Windows in downtown businesses on Friday evening, carriage rides through Historic Downtown Ripon, a Tour of Homes on Saturday, Dickens of a Quilt Show, Enchanted Forest of trees, Breakfast with Santa and much, more throughout the weekend. Free. Thoughout the City, Ripon, Fond du Lac County. Call 920-748-6764. Subjects: Festivals, Holidays [E-70378]

 Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Friday, December 4, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. Dec 4 and 5, 7:30pm; Dec 6 2pm. Once again, the Portage Center for the Arts in collaboration with Portage High School and sponsored in part by Rusty and Arlis Roetman, will present A Christmas Carol: A Cultural Heirloom, adapted by p.m. strain. Tickets are available at the PCA office and the Portage High School. Adults/$10 in advance or $12 at door; Students/$5 in advance or $6 at the door. Portage High School, 301 East Collins St, Portage, Columbia County. Call 608-742-5655. Subjects: Theater, Holidays, Schools [E-70402]

 George Segal: Street Scenes

Friday, May 1, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. Traveling through December 6, 2009. Showcasing the work of this noted American sculptor for a new generation of museum visitors. Segal (1924-2000) used plaster, found objects, and an innovative working process to make his life-scale works. Focusing on human interactions and everyday events in the urban setting, the exhibition includes works from the 1960s, when Segal first began using plaster, to the 1980s and 1990s, as he documented the effects of economic change. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art - MMoCA, 227 State Street, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-257-0158. Subjects: Art, Museums [E-65818]

 Hixon House oliday Tours

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 10am to 4pm. Tour the historic Hixon House decorated for a Victorian Christmas celebration. $4 for more information call the La Crosse Historical Society at 608-782-1980. Adults $8, Seniors $7, Students $6, Children $4. Hixon House, 7th and Badger Street, La Crosse, La Crosse County. Call 608-782-1980. Subjects: Families, Historic, Holidays [E-70282]

 Make Your Own Snowshoes

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 9:30am to 3:30pm. Choose from three styles of snowshoes: Green mountain bear paw (10" x 36"), Alaskan trail shoe (10" x 56") or the great all-purpose Ojibwa style (11" x 54"). Class fee includes snowshoe kit, bindings and instruction. All shoes are laced with tubular nylon and have great strength when varnished. Bring to class:bag lunch, tape measure, pencil, scissors and matches or lighter. Full payment required at registration until November 12. Call the Reserve for price details. To be announced. Beaver Creek Reserve/Wise Nature Center, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek, Eau Claire County. Call 715-877-2212. Subjects: Crafts, Nature, Skiing [E-67947]

 Midwest Murals: Joe Jones and J.B. Turnbull

Friday, September 4, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. Daily. In this exhibit, on loan from the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University, visions of agriculture in the Midwest in the 1930s are depicted in large-scale murals by two of the most prominent regional painters of their time. See a rare display of this important cache of murals by artists working in the tradition of Midwestern Regionalism, much in the manner and style of Thomas Hart Benton, John Steuart Curry and Grant Wood. Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat: Noon - 6 p.m.; Sun: 1 - 4 p.m. $5; Students and seniors $3; children under 10 free. Grohmann Museum, 1000 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-277-2300. Subjects: Art, Museums, Families [E-67898]

 Norskedalen Old-Fashioned Christmas

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 10 am - 4 pm. Holiday sights, sounds, smells, and events await you at our nature center to commemorate the Christmas season. Come listen to music, purchase baked goods, taste the foods from our ala carte menu, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, hike/ski/snowshoe our trails, see baking demonstrations, and even buy a newly cut Christmas tree. Visit our gift shop for those specialty gift items, and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of this special event. admission fees apply. Norskedalen, N455 O Ophus Rd off Cty PI, Coon Valley, La Crosse County. Call 608-452-3424. Subjects: Holidays, Families, Ethnic [E-64099]

 O'Tannenbaum Tour - Merrill

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 10 am. December 5 & 6 - O'Tannenbaum Tour This holiday event will be held at the Arena Restaurant from 10 am - 8 pm on Saturday and 10 am - 3 pm on Sunday. Enjoy a decorated Christmas tree tour with raffles, silent auction on trees and gift baskets. Drawings held at 3:15 pm on Sunday. Cost: Adults- $3; Children 6 to 12-$1. Money will be donated to 4-H projects. For more information, call Sue Kunkel at 536-3209. $3 for Adults, $1 for Children 6-12yrs. The Arena Restaurant, 1212 S. Center Ave, Merrill, Lincoln County. Call 715-536-3209. Subjects: Holidays, Winter, Families [E-70290]

 Snowshoe Weaving Workshop

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. 10 am. Weave a traditional pair of wooden Huron snowshoes during this 2 day workshop. These snowshoes are designed to hold over 200 lbs of weight and are great for deep snow. Includes all materials for snowshoes. Great Holiday gift. Pre-register. $140.00. Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve, 4815 N Lynndale Dr, Appleton, Outagamie County. Call (920-731-6041). Subjects: Skiing, Nature, Education [E-70038]

 Victorian Holiday 2009

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. TBA. Sat Dec 5th – events tba "GraceNotes" a string quartet consisting of two hammered dulcimers, a lap dulcimer and an autoharp Sun Dec 6th – Stoughton Chamber Singers "Victoriana". TBA. Stoughton Opera House, 381 E Main Street, Stoughton, Dane County. Call 608-877-4400. Subjects: Music [E-67729]

 Victorian Holiday Weekend

Friday, December 4, 2009 through Sunday, December 6, 2009. daily. The first weekend in December marks the "holiday kick-off" festival - Victorian Holiday Weekend. This weekend of holiday cheer and celebration begins with a tree lighting ceremony. Other themed events include the Grand Victorian Ball, carriage rides, fire truck parade, arts and crafts, children's activities, the Dickens of a Run and bed races. Downtown, 532 E Main St, Stoughton, Dane County. Call 608-873-7912. Subjects: Festivals, Holidays, Crafts [E-65247]

 Books & Boogie

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 through Tuesday, December 8, 2009. 10:30 - 11:00 am. Sick of stuffy story times? Bounce on in for Books & Boogie! Play our rhythm instruments, dance to music, and hear lively tales. Tuesdays, ages 2-5. Free. Salem Community Library, 24615 89th St, Salem, Kenosha County. Call 282-843-3348. Subjects: Kids, Books, Music [E-68564]

 Gallery Talks: Five Tuesdays

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 through Tuesday, December 8, 2009. 1:30 pm. Join Assistant Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art John McKinnon throughout the run of the exhibition for 45-minute gallery talks on these exciting topics: September 29: The Life and Work of Andy Warhol October 6: A Trip Down Memory Lane: Pop Art (Gallery 19, with Chief Educator Barbara Brown Lee) October 20: 15 Minutes of Fame: Warhol and Celebrity November 17: Andy Warhol: Hand-Painted Pop December 8: Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Free with Museum admission. Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-224-3220. Subjects: Museums, Art, Education [E-67536]

 Books & Boogie

Wednesday, September 23, 2009 through Wednesday, December 9, 2009. 10:30 - 11:00 am. Sick of stuffy story times? Bounce on in for Books & Boogie! Play our rhythm instruments, dance to music, and hear lively tales. Wednesdays, ages 2-5. Free. Salem Community Library, 319 E. Lake St, Silver Lake, Kenosha County. Call 262-889-4606. Subjects: Kids, Books, Music [E-68565]