Wisconsin Events for Saturday November 28, 2009

To save events, check boxes and click at bottom of page

Single Day Events

 A Celtic Christmas Concert at the Plymouth Arts Center

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 7:00pm. The Plymouth Arts Center is pleased to present Theiss & O'Connor for a special Celtic Christmas Concert during Plymouth's Holiday Gathering weekend.This ever popular group plays to sold out crowds throughout WI including Milwaukee Irish Fest. They will perform a mix of traditional Irish-American Christmas music along with your favorite Irish folk tunes. Their three part harmonies are accompanied by accomplished guitar work. Their sound is tight, powerful, polished and refreshing. Don't miss it! $8 at the Door; $7 in advance, children 12 and under are free. Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E Mill St, Plymouth, Sheboygan County. Call 920-892-8409. Subjects: Nightlife, Music, Holidays [E-69655]

 Bayfield Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 4:30 - 6:00 pm. "The holiday season officially begins when Bayfield's Christmas tree is lit up at the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 28th. After the ceremony, warm up in the Lakeside Pavilion and enjoy holiday treats while listening to Christmas carols performed by the Rittenhouse Inn Singers." 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, Community, Music [E-66518]

 Breakfast With Santa

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 8 am-12 pm. Join Santa and his Mrs for breakfast and picture taking at the 1938 North Restaurant in Land O' Lakes Wisconsin. Breakfast buffet. No reservations. Small fee for picture taking or bring your own camera to record this special moment. Gifts for the children 1938 North, Highway B, Land O' Lakes, Vilas County. Call 715-547-3432. Subjects: Families, Holidays [E-70053]

 Buck Contest Dnce

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 8 pm. The Tilleda Advancement Club is holding it's annual "Buck Contest" Dance at the Tilleda Community Hall (17 miles W of Shawano on County Road D just N of Hwy 29) on Saturday, November 28th, from 8 p.m. to midnite. Music by "KNX The Party Band". Door prizes and refreshments. Tickets $2.00 at the door or 3 for $5 in advance. For more info call M. Maes at 715-787-3668 $2.00 at door. Tilleda Community Hall, County Hwy D, Tilleda, Shawano County. Call 715-787-3668. Subjects: Dance, Community [E-70397]

 Christmas Bazaar

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 10 am - 1 pm. Bazaar complete with many booths featuring Christmas items as well as gifts for any time of the year. Enjoy Christmas music while shopping and eating lunch served by the Monday Evening Club. Town Hall, Port Wing, Bayfield County. Call 715-774-3624. Subjects: Crafts, Holidays [E-66132]

 Christmas Craft Sale

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 10 am-3 pm. The Christmas Arts and Crafts Show and Sale at the 1938 North Banquet Hall,(formerly Stateline Event Center) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Do all or some of your Christmas shopping at this great craft sale. For more information or to reserve a crafter space call Sandy at 1-800-236-3432 1938 North, Highway B, Land O' Lakes, Vilas County. Call 715-547-3432. Subjects: Crafts [E-70052]

 Christmas Walk Kid's Day

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 10am. Story time, lunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a miniature shopping house at the Community Center from 10am-3pm. For more information call the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at 715-385-2400. Boulder Junction, Vilas County. Call 715-385-2400. Subjects: Holidays, Community, Families [E-61594]

 I Spy Hunt at Hands-on Top & Toy Museum

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 2 pm sharp, doors open 1:45. Great family game & museum: Can you "I Spy" the tops, yo-yos,& gyroscopes in the exhibit of 2,000 items & maybe win a prize? Time to try 35 different tops & action top games, see videos,meet the Tops Expert, + enjoy a live presentation about tops. See optical illusions & amazing physics! Kids must be with an adult. Museum is for ages 4-104:sorry,not younger. Space is limited, call ahead for tickets. Come earlier for the Logic Puzzle Museum(separate admissions) $11/person, all ages. Free parking. Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum, 533 Milwaukee Ave (Hwy 36), Burlington, Racine County. Call 262-763-3946. Subjects: Families, Museums, Kids [E-70483]

 John McGivern & Dave Luczak Comedy Show

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 7:30 pm. Complete your Holiday festivities with family and friends by reveling in the hysterical antics of renowned comedian John McGivern and special guest Dave Luczak, noted radio personality from WKLH Milwaukee, at Camp Anokijig's fourth annual "A Funny Way to Raise Money". You've heard them on the radio - now you can see them in person! It will be a night to remember! All proceeds benefit Camp Anokijig's Children's Scholarship Fund. Premium Seats-$22; Lower Auditorium-$18; Upper Balcony-$12. Meet & Greet after show - add'l $10. Camp Anokijig, W 5639 Anokijig Lane, Plymouth, Sheboygan County. Call 920-893-0782 or 1-800-741-6931. Subjects: Comedy, Community, Nightlife [E-70187]

 Night In Bethlehem

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 11 am - 3 pm. A hands-on Holy Land experience. Free family event. St. Joseph Center will be transformed into a replica of Bethlehem, the night Jesus was born. Taste homemade "Hebrew Treats" and stroll through time, visiting ancient Bethlehem Shops. Visit our Live Nativity. Celebrate with us the true meaning of Christmas. Donations for Adams County Food Pantry with be accepted. Visitors may dress in costumes, but it is not required to participate. FREE. St. Joseph Catholic Church Center, 151 E. State Street, Adams, Adams County. Call 608-339-9557. Subjects: Reenactments, Holidays, Families [E-70396]

 Night Walk: Stars and Night Sounds

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 6:30 to 8pm. The waxing moon will be about 78 percent full, lighting the way for this night walk. Listen for night animal activity and look for stars if the sky is clear. UW Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-263-7888. Subjects: Astronomy, Walking, Schools [E-70461]

 Plinks & Plunks Concert

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 2 pm. Mark you calendar and reserve your tickets now. Saturday November 28th 2 P.M. Portage Center for the Arts presents "Plinks & Plunks". They will entertain you with their classic renditions of swing, jazz, the big band sound and romantic tunes from days gone by. Benefit for Best Friends of So. Central WI. Inc (formerly Big Brothers Big Sister. Tickets $5 Adults $3 Children.Reserve tickets 608-742-4742 or pick-up at Portage Chamber of Commerce - Miller & Miller Law Offices, Portage. $5 Adults $3 Children. Best Friends, 240 1/2 W. Cook Street, Portage, Wi, Columbia County. Call 608-742-4742. Subjects: Families, Music [E-69884]

 The Will Durst & Friends 'Made in Milwaukee' Comedy Show

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 8 pm. The Will Durst & Friends 'Made in Milwaukee' Comedy Show with Richard Halasz, Jane Matenaer, Eno Yaw. Will Durst has appeared on HBO, CNN, MSNBC, Showtime, Late Night with David Letterman, Evening at the Improv, The Larry King Show and had two series on PBS. 2008 saw the publication of Will's first book 'The All-American Sport of Bipartisan Bashing.' 2009 brings his new stage production 'The Lieutenant Governor From The State of Confusion.' Advanced tickets/reservations strongly suggested. $12.00. Paulo's Pizza & Banquet Center, 5121 W. Howard Ave, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-727-9332. Subjects: Comedy, Nightlife, Theater [E-68871]

 UW Arboretum Night Walk - Stars and Night Sounds

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. The waxing moon will be about 78 percent full, lighting the way for this night walk. Listen for night animal activity and look for stars if the sky is clear. Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-263-7888. Subjects: Walking, Families [E-68357]

 UW Arboretum Volunteer Workday - Core Area and Curtis Prairie

Saturday, November 28, 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 front steps of the Visitor Center. For more information: 608-265-5214 Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-265-5214. Subjects: Nature, Families [E-68356]

 Wassail Dinner Concert

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 6:30 pm. Combining 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-70141]

 Wassail Luncheon Concert

Saturday, November 28, 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-70139]

 Wollersheim Winery – "A Vintage Christmas"

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 10am - 4pm. Experience old world charm as you prepare for Christmas. Taste Wollersheim wine paired with festive foods, find unique gifts, and gain holiday entertaining tips, plus Christmas carolers will be on hand to set the mood. The winery is a picturesque place to take your family Christmas card photo, so be sure to bring your camera. (No admission fee. Open to the public.) Wollersheim Winery, located 25 miles northwest of Madison, 7876 Hwy 188, Prairie du Sac, Dane County. Call 608-643-6515. Subjects: WineTasting, Food, Historic [E-63562]

 YMCA Camp MacLean Craft Fair

Saturday, November 28, 2009. 9 am to 4 pm. We've gathered 50 local artisans to come together and share their crafts. Items range from jewelry to dog treats. Lunch and other treats are available for purchase. Proceeds go to our scholarship fund to get kids to camp. This a great way to support the YMCA's mission and to get a head start on Christmas shopping. See you there!! 3.75 for 12 and older -- 1.00 for 11-6 years old. Cty. Hwy 11 East of Burlington, 31401 Durand Ave, Burlington, Racine County. Call 262-763-7742. Subjects: Art, Crafts, Holidays [E-70094]

 Holiday Art, Craft, and Gift Expo

Friday, November 27, 2009 through Sunday, November 29, 2009. 9 am, 9 pm. A unique shopping event held at the Wisconsin Exposition building. Music, entertainment, wine tasting while shopping. Check your coat, and packages and relax in a holiday atmosphere! Wisconsin State Fair Exposition Center, 8200 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, Milwaukee County. Call 262-506-4114. E-mail: craftfairwi@gmail.com Web: www.craftfairwisconsin.com Subjects: Crafts, Festivals, Sales [E-69294]

 17th Annual Holly Days, Egg Harbor

Friday, November 27, 2009 through Saturday, November 28, 2009. Tree lighting ceremony on Friday at dusk in Harbor View Park, breakfast with Santa Saturday at the Landmark Resort. Free horse drawn wagon rides Friday and Saturday. 9th Annual Children's Christmas store, storytelling. Retailer's Open Houses. Village wide sales. For more information call 920-868-3717. Free. Door County Chamber of Commerce, 1015 Green Bay Rd, Sturgeon Bay, Door County. Call 920-743-4456. Subjects: Holidays, Families, Sales [E-63100]

 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]

 Santa Weekend in Land O' Lakes

Friday, November 27, 2009 through Saturday, November 28, 2009. SANTA WEEKEND IN LAND O' LAKES Friday Nov 27 2009 11 a.m. Magic of Jim Mitchell at Land O' Lakes Library 1 p.m. Santa & Mrs Santa arrive at airport after which everyone can enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride with Santa to the Town Christmas tree. Visits with Santa, Gifts for children-Caroling-Cookies/Hot Chocolate Horse drawn wagon rides. Cookie Decorating Contest at 1938 North. Cookies and decorating needs provided Prizes for the best decorated cookie Take your cookie home with you Downtown Land O' Lakes, Highway B, Land O' Lakes, Vilas County. Call 715-547-3432. Subjects: Festivals, Crafts, Families [E-70050]

 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]

 After-Thanksgiving Weekend Sale featuring Midnight Madness

Friday, November 27, 2009 through Sunday, November 29, 2009. Fri: Midnight-10;pm. Kick-off your holiday shopping at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets with most stores opening at Midnight. Check our website for additional details. Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, Off I-94 at Hwy. 26, Exit 267, Johnson Creek, Jefferson County. Call 920-699-4111. Subjects: Sales, Community, Women [E-68502]

 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]

 Closed Thanksgiving Weekend

Friday, November 27, 2009 through Sunday, November 29, 2009. . The Coffee House, below Redeemer Lutheran Church, 631 N 19th St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-534-4612. Subjects: Folk, Music, Nightlife [E-69589]

 Festival of Trees, Washington Island

Saturday, November 28, 2009 through Sunday, November 29, 2009. Trueblood Performing Arts Center. Silent auction, caroling and cookies. For more information call 920-847-2062. Free. Door County Chamber of Commerce, 1015 Green Bay Rd, Sturgeon Bay, Door County. Call 920-743-4456. Subjects: Auctions, Food, Families [E-63101]

 Hixon House Holiday Tours

Saturday, November 28, 2009 through Sunday, November 29, 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 Sreets,, La Crosse, La Crosse County. Call 608-782-1980. Subjects: Families, Historic, Holidays [E-70281]

 Whitetail Gun Deer Season

Saturday, November 21, 2009 through Sunday, November 29, 2009. . Statewide. Call 1-888-936-7463 (1-888-WDNR INFO) 608-266-2621. Subjects: Hunting, Wildlife [E-69124]

 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]

 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]

 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]