Wisconsin Events for Thursday November 19, 2009

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 Alcohol Awareness Program

Thursday, November 19, 2009. 8pm. Campus Programming and Relations is hosting the event "How to Maximize Your Buzz" in Velzy Commons of Ullsvik Hall. It is a funny, high energy presentation that encourages students to make wise decisions about alcohol. University of Wisconsin Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, Grant County. Call 608-342-1497. Subjects: Health, Fitness, Schools [E-70268]

 Charles Stuckey -- Class Warfare

Thursday, November 19, 2009. 6:15pm. Warhol as Has-Been and Comback Artist. An independent scholar based in NY and a former curator at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art, and Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Charles Stuckey will tell the story of how Warhol remade himself n the 1980s as a resurrected "60s" artist by finding spiritual leadership in artists from his own generation and from the past. Free with Museum admission. Milwaukee Art Museum Lubar Auditorium, 700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-224-3220. Subjects: Art, Museums [E-67854]

 Christmas Creations

Thursday, November 19, 2009. 7 pm. Christmas decorating ideas for inside and out! See the latest in Christmas - from traditional to trendy! FREE seminar! Let us help you kick start your holiday decorating! Free. Lamm Gardens, 2708 Sherman Rd, Jackson, Washington County. Call 262-677-3010. Subjects: Holidays, Gardening, Families [E-69878]

 Joint Pain and Treatment Options

Thursday, November 19, 2009. 6 pm. Dr. Saluja, Orthropaedic Surgeon will speak about arthritis and joint pain. He will also discuss options with joint surgery. Call 1.800.242.9945 Free. Elm Grove Village, 13600 Juneau Boulevard, Elm Grove, Waukesha County. Call 414-321-3933. Subjects: Health, Education [E-69377]

 Lecture-Charles Stuckey: Class Warfare: Warhol as Has-Been and Comeback Artist

Thursday, November 19, 2009. 6:15 pm. An independent scholar based in NY and a former curator at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Art, and Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Charles Stuckey will tell the story of how Warhol remade himself in the 1980s as a resurrected "60s" artist by finding spiritual leadership in artists from his own generation (Rauschenberg and Beuys) and from the past (de Chirico and da Vinci), as well as in young street artists (Haring and 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-67548]

 Meet Me in the Tree House

Thursday, November 19, 2009. 10 - 11:15 a.m. We'll meet by our new indoor tree house and begin with a story to introduce our topic of the day. We will then venture out onto the grounds on a discovery hike. When we get back to the tree house we will do a project and have a snack. If you want, bring a brown bag lunch and plan to share a picnic with the other participants. We will be outside for at least a portion of the program. Please dress accordingly. Geared towards ages 3-5 but all ages will enjoy. Adult $6, Child $4; Members: Adult $4, Child $3. Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 W. Hawthorne Dr, Newburg, Ozaukee County. Call 800-287-8098. Subjects: Kids [E-69425]

 Paper Star Ornament Class

Thursday, November 19, 2009. 10am - Noon. Learn how to make a beautiful paper ornament. The demonstration will be followed with a make and take session! Class is appropriate for all skill levels! Please bring your own glue gun! Registration fee is $15.00 plus tax. Preregistration is recommended. $15.00 plus tax. The Mill Boutique and Art Gallery, 425 West Water Street, Appleton, Outagamie County. Call 920-734-6871. Subjects: Art, Crafts, Education [E-69982]

 Portraits of Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Gallery Talk

Thursday, November 19, 2009. 7:00 pm. Photographer James Gill will give a free gallery talk about the portraits he took for the exhibition "Back in the World: Portraits of Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans." Free. Chazen Museum of Art, 800 University Ave, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-263-2246. Subjects: Art, Photography [E-69891]

 Pre-K Fall Edventures

Thursday, November 19, 2009. 10 am. The seasons change and so do we! This popular program has new days and new programs, but we aren't changing how much fun we have exploring and learning about nature. Weekly themed activities include stories, songs, crafts, & outdoor exploration (Wed & Thurs themes will be the same). $3 Association member child; $5 non-member child. Maywood Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Road, Sheboygan, Sheboygan County. Call 920-459-3906. Subjects: Education, Environment, Kids [E-68615]

 Rachel Carson: Sense of Wonder Films

Thursday, November 19, 2009. 7 - 9 p.m. This movie is a must see for environmentalists. Rachael Carson loved the natural world and fought to defend it. She was the author of "Silent Spring." Kaiulani Lee embodies Rachael Carson in this documentary style film, which depicts Carson in the final year of her life. Carson accounts the attacks of the chemical industry, the government, and the press as she focuses her energy to get her message to Congress and to the American people. Pre-registration is suggested. FREE, $4 donation suggested. Riveredge Nature Center, 4458 W. Hawthorne Dr, Newburg, Ozaukee County. Call 800-287-8098. Subjects: Environment, Film [E-69434]

 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]

 Lang Thanksgiving Sale & Food Drive in New Berlin

Thursday, November 19, 2009 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Thur 9-8, Fri 9-8, Sat 9-6, Sun 11-5 (closed Wed, Nov 18th to prepare for the sale) Huge SAVINGS of 30- 80% off on overstocked and discontinued product from the Lang Companies and the stores. Items may include calendars, candles, candle accessories, boxes, Christmas Cards, paper products, home décor & more. Donate to the FOOD DRIVE for the NEW BERLIN FOOD PANTRY and receive a special voucher for additional savings! Please be generous! Can't make it? Don't forget about our Lang CHRISTMAS Sale. 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-68929]

 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]

 Savvy Caregiver Training Program

Thursday, October 15, 2009 through Thursday, November 19, 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. UW Richland, Melvill Hall, Room 408, 1200 Hwy 14 West, Richland Center, Richland County. Call 608.843.3402. Subjects: Health, Education, Families [E-69494]

 UW Arboretum Class

Thursday, October 22, 2009 through Thursday, November 19, 2009. 9 am -4 pm. Arboretum Corps of Discovery: Communicating Nature. Emulating the nature journals of Lewis and Clark, participants will be trained in a series of four workshops that include a diversity of skill-building activities in writing, photography and sketching/drawing. The workshops are about the creative integration of these skills with documentation of the changes that will take place at the Arboretum over the next few years. $95 for all four sessions (October 22 and 29; November 12 and 19). UW Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-263-7888. Subjects: Nature, Writing, Environment [E-68402]

 Día de Los Muertos Ofrendas Exhibit

Friday, October 23, 2009 through Friday, November 20, 2009. 5 to 7:30pm opening reception. Celebrate the tradition of honoring family and friends who have passed with this eclectic selection of local and regional artists providing their perspective on the custom. This exhibition will feature a variety of colorful altars celebrating Día de Los Muertos and is among our most visited exhibitions every year. Opening Reception in the Latino Arts Gallery. Free. United Community Center / Latino Arts, Inc, 1028 South 9th Street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-384-3100. Subjects: International, Art, Galleries [E-68412]

 Iowa County Humane Society - Advance Online Bidding for Silent Auction

Friday, October 23, 2009 through Friday, November 20, 2009. All day. New this year: advance online bidding for select items in the ICHS Silent Auction "Fun"-Raiser! All proceeds go directly to the Iowa County Humane Society in Dodgeville, WI. Iowa County Humane Society, 3207 Bennett Road, Dodgeville, Iowa County. Call 608-930-0883. Subjects: Auctions, Pets, Community [E-69844]

 Movin' on Up: The Changing Face of School of Human Ecology

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 through Friday, November 20, 2009. 9am to 4pm. This exhibition of models, plans and design details for the major addition and renovation of the School of Human Ecology's 1914 building provides a road map for the school's transition. A portion of the gallery will present a rotating installation of design studies class critiques, portfolio reviews and student work. University of Wisconsin, 500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-8815. Subjects: Schools [E-68860]

 Photo Exhibit: International Education Week 2009

Monday, November 16, 2009 through Friday, November 20, 2009. All day. 1974 Gallery. International Academic Programs, International Student Services and Wisconsin School of Business International Programs will be exhibiting winning international student and study abroad photos from 2009. Stop by. UW Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym), 716 Langdon St, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-2044. Subjects: Business, Photography, Schools [E-70296]

 Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

Monday, November 16, 2009 through Saturday, November 21, 2009. During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, the library will serve as a drop off site for the local Union Grove Area Food Bank. The food bank most needs toilet paper, paper towels, and personal care items such as shampoo, toothpaste, and soap. Anything individuals can provide to alleviate hunger and the threat of homelessness is appreciated. free. Graham Public LIbrary, 1215 Main St, Union Grove, Racine County. Call 262-878-2910. Subjects: Economy, Families, Food [E-70340]

 Missoula Children's Theatre

Monday, November 16, 2009 through Saturday, November 21, 2009. The Missoula Children's Theatre provides a week-long residency starring 50-60 of our local students in a full-scale musical. MCT has been touring for more than 30 years. Show Dates: November 20th 2009 at 7:30pm, November 21st at 3:00pm and 7:00pm Audition Date: Monday November 16th 3:30-5:30pm in the main hall Ticket Prices: Adults $8.00/Seniors and Students $6.00/UWFox Students $3.00. UW Fox Theatre, 1478 Midway Rd, Menahsa, Outagamie County. Call 920-832-2857. Subjects: Theater, Musicals, Kids [E-64801]

 University Theater: "Blood Wedding"

Thursday, November 19, 2009 through Saturday, November 21, 2009. 7:30pm. Also Dec 3-5 at 7:30pm; 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-70329]

 Coyote on a Fence by Bruce Graham

Friday, November 13, 2009 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. Nov. 13, 14, 20, 21 at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 22 at 2 p.m. The Cardinal Stritch University Theater Department will present "Coyote on a Fence" Nov. 13-22 in the Studio Theater. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 seniors and $6 students. For more information or to order tickets, call (414) 410-4171. Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N Yates Rd, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Subjects: Theater [E-68955]

 Dixie's Tupperware Party

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. 3 pm & 8 pm. Dixie Longate, the fast-talking Tupperware Lady, packed up her catalogues, left her children in an Alabama trailer park and took Off-Broadway by storm! Now, join Dixie as she travels the country throwing good ol'fashioned Tupperware Parties filled with outrageously funny tales, heartfelt accounts, Free giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theater stage. Loaded with the most up-to-date products available for purchase. Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, Brown County. Call 920-465-2217. Subjects: Comedy, Theater, Sales [E-68425]

 Super Smash Brothers Tournaments

Sunday, September 27, 2009 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. 1:00 - 6:00 pm. Show off your skills in Super Smash Brothers tournaments. Prizes awarded for 1st - 4th places. Doors open at 12:30; tournaments start at 1:00. Registration is required for qualifications in the tournament. Call 262-843-3348. Events held on Sunday, Sept. 27th and Sunday, Nov. 22nd. Ages 12 - Adult. Free. Salem Community Library, 24615 89th St, Salem, Kenosha County. Call 282-843-3348. Subjects: Families, Teens, Gaming [E-68720]

 Wounded in America

Friday, September 11, 2009 through Sunday, November 22, 2009. 5:30-8:30 pm reception Oct 16. The "Wounded in America" documentary project features the work of photographer Robert Drea, and writer Stephanie Arena. The project will be exhibited in the Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery. The opening reception will be Oct. 16, in conjunction with Gallery Night. Gallery hours are noon-4 pm Sunday through Friday. The gallery is located in the Joan Steele Stein Center for Communication Studies/Fine Arts at Stritch. Admission is free. Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N Yates Rd, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call (414) 410-4105. Subjects: Art, Photography [E-68771]

 An Evening of Rising Stars

Thursday, November 19, 2009 through Saturday, November 28, 2009. You've seen them as part of our Musical Mainstage series and begged for more, so come out and see these talented high school stars shine in an evening of their own. Featuring music by Jason Robert Brown, Clark Gesner, David Shire, Heisler and Goldrich, Stephen Sondheim, David Yazbeck, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Frank Loesser, Michael John LaChiusa, and Jerry Leiber. Enjoy a drink during the show with bar service in our relaxed Studio Theatre cabaret setting. $12. Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Rd, Elm Grove, Waukesha County. Call 262-782-4430. Subjects: Music, Theater [E-70514]

 Art Show Opening: Sharon Slimmen--Quilter

Saturday, October 10, 2009 through Saturday, November 28, 2009. 2-6 pm Sat. Opening Celebration: Meet the artist from 2-6 pm Saturday, October 10. Live music and refreshments provided. Many of Ms. Slimmen's collectible pieces will be offered for sale.The show will remain open during regular business hours (Thurs-Sat: 10-5) until the end of November. We are located in a 100 year old one-room schoolhouse in Beach Corners just North of Ettrick on Hwy 53. Free. Beach Corner School, 2 miles North of Ettrick, W14234 County Hwy C, Ettrick, Trempealeau County. Call 608-525-7104/608-525-2028. Subjects: Art, Museums, Crafts [E-69447]

 Debra Grall Art Exhibit

Friday, November 6, 2009 through Saturday, November 28, 2009. Free art exhibit featuring the work of Debra Grall, "Snow', showcasing the beauty of elderly women. Opening reception Friday, November 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. FREE. Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E Cook St, Portage, Columbia County. Call 608-742-5655. Subjects: Art, Galleries [E-69742]

 Fritz Faiss

Friday, September 18, 2009 through Saturday, November 28, 2009. A major retrospective of German-born 20th century painter, Fritz Faiss. Gallery Hours Monday – Thursday 9-5pm Friday 9-9pm Saturday 10-4pm Admission Free Members $4 Adult $3 Student & Seniors Free Children 10 and under with adult Appleton Art Center, 111 W. College Ave, Appleton, Outagamie County. Call 920-733-4089. Subjects: Art [E-63320]

 Invitation to Participate in 2009 Annual Local Artists Show

Saturday, November 14, 2009 through Saturday, November 28, 2009. Wednesday, Thursday, and Frida. Deadline is Nov 28, 2009. This is not a juried show. This exhibit is open to adult (post high school) artists who live or work in and around Portage. Only fine art will be accepted: original paintings, drawings, sculptures, fiber arts, jewelry, carvings, metals, pottery, and photography. We reserve the right to reject work not in agreement with the mission of the Drury Gallery. We must limit each artist to one (1) work of art regardless of size. Free. Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E Cook St, Portage, Columbia County. Call 608-742-5655. Subjects: Art, Photography, Galleries [E-70400]

 Needlecraft Group

Saturday, April 11, 2009 through Saturday, November 28, 2009. 10 am. The Needlecraft Group will meet on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. The group is open to anyone who likes to sew, knit, crochet, macrame, cross-stitch, needlepoint, or do any sort of needlework. Bring a needlework project, no matter what stage it's in, to the library and join fellow crafters. Share your work and share in the fun. All levels welcome. No registration required. Graham Public LIbrary, 1215 Main St, Union Grove, Racine County. Call 262-878-2910. Subjects: Crafts, Hobbies, Quilts [E-64667]

 When Animals Talk A Group Exhibition of Animal Inspired Artwork

Friday, October 16, 2009 through Saturday, November 28, 2009. Reception: 5-9 pm. Explore a multitude of creatures in this exciting group exhibition of painting and sculpture. Birds in flight, a mythical bear, and mischievous monkeys are a representative few. These animals, whether real or imagined, will enchant, startle or amuse. Free and Open to the Public. Tory Folliard Gallery-Milwaukee, 233 N Milwaukee St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-273-7311. Subjects: Art, Birding, Environment [E-68738]

 Artist Paula Swaydan Grebel Opens New Exhibit in Gallery 110 North

Friday, October 9, 2009 through Sunday, November 29, 2009. Mixing It Up: solo show by Paula Swaydan-Grebel, Urban,Rural,Still Life will open at Plymouth Arts Center. A Plymouth resident & notable WI artist, Paula creates honest, expressive paintings that communicate a sense of the 'here and now'.Paula works primarily in oil & enjoys how she can manipulate & push about different colors, values, & textures. Subjects for her still life pieces are typically simple everyday objects. Celebrate the opening Frid., Oct. 9th from 5-8 with music and refreshments. free. Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E Mill St, Plymouth, Sheboygan County. Call 920-892-8409. Subjects: Art, Community, Nightlife [E-69480]

 Art Contest

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 through Monday, November 30, 2009. The Brewcity Bruisers is seeking creative and appealing artwork to serve as the cover of the 2010 home season bout program. This program is seen by thousands of people each year. For more information please visit our website. Awards: First place will receive $300 and front page of the 2010 season program. Second place will receive $200 and an honorable mention on our website. Third place will receive $100 and an honorable mention on our website. Milwaukee County. Subjects: Art [E-70004]

 Haunt Spots Tours

Thursday, November 12, 2009 through Monday, November 30, 2009. 6am to 10pm. Haunt Spots tours are your chance to explore real local Wisconsin hauntings. Haunt Spots tours are: Self-guided audio tours -- Multi-destination road-trips -- Available any day you choose that you explore at your own pace -- A whole new kind of ghost tour. Caper Company makes it easy to explore your personal paranormal sensitivity and connections and to do a little ghost hunting with your friends. Who knows, maybe the next ghost story you hear will be the one YOU'RE telling. $26.00 per itinerary. Haunt Spots Tours are On the Road, Milwaukee County. Call 262-498-5777. Subjects: Historic, OutdoorRec, Travel [E-70363]

 Mount Horeb Gingerbread Contest & Display

Friday, October 30, 2009 through Monday, November 30, 2009. 4 pm. Create your own Gingerbread House this holiday season and enter it in the Mount Horeb Gingerbread House Contest. All entries will be on display at the historic District #1 School House from Dec. 4-13. Contest entrants must pre-register by Nov. 30. Information and entry forms online. Prizes awarded for top three houses in each category. Historic District #1 School House, 110 N. 2nd Street, Mount Horeb, Dane County. Call 608-576-5837. Subjects: Crafts, Folk, Holidays [E-69963]

 Legal and Financial Planning Seminar

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 through Tuesday, December 1, 2009. 5:30 pm. Two-part workshop for families providing a general overview of legal and financial issues for anyone caring for an older family member. Some of the topics addressed include basic estate planning, covering trusts and wills; advance directives; guardianship; and various ways to pay for long-term care. Our guest presenter is Attorney Jeff Clark. No solicitations will be made. Advance registration requested; call 608.232.3400. Free; donations appreciated. Middleton Senior Center, 7448 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, Dane County. Call 608-232-3400. Subjects: LegalAffairs, Seniors, Education [E-69754]

 Coloring Contest

Saturday, November 14, 2009 through Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Wednesday, Thursday, and Frida. This contest is for children kindergarten through grade 6. Color a holiday or winter scene picture and enter our contest by December 2, 2009. Entries will not be returned. Winner will be chosen by our Visual Arts Committee and will be used by the PCA as a postcard. There is also a $25 prize! One entry per person; entry forms available at the PCA office. Teachers, please feel free to have your class participate. Free. Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E Cook St, Portage, Columbia County. Call 608-742-5655. Subjects: Art, Kids [E-70401]

 UWM Dept of Visual Art: Woven Images

Thursday, November 5, 2009 through Friday, December 4, 2009. Galleries are open during building hours. Please enter through the south doors of the building, adjacent to the parking lot, when the front doors are closed. The first of two exhibitions of work by the Department of Visual Art's fibers students, Woven Images features hand woven pieces from recent weaving classes. (The second exhibition, Repetitions, opens Jan. 4, 2010). Inova/Zelazo (The Mary L. Nohl Galleries), South Gallery, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-229-5070. Subjects: Art, Crafts, Schools [E-70250]

 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]

 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]

 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]

 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]

 Puppet Shows

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 through Wednesday, December 9, 2009. 7:00 - 7:30 PM. Come join our talented cast of puppets and storytellers at our evening puppet shows. After the performance, use the puppets yourself! All ages welcome. Wednesdays on 10/14, 11/18, 12/9. Free. Salem Community Library, 24615 89th St, Salem, Kenosha County. Call 282-843-3348. Subjects: Kids, Community, Theater [E-68721]