Monday, October 24, 2011

What's Happening in Jefferson County - October 24-31

October 26, 2011 - Witch's Night Out

Trick or Treat with local merchants in the downtown. Enjoy music in the park and a brat cook out during Farmers' Market 4pm-6pm.

Lake Mills - Common's Park

(920) 648-2344 - http://www.lakemillsmainstreet.org


October 27, 2011 - Ghoul's Night Out

Wear your costume and join us for some Halloween family fun! From 4pm-7pm enjoy fang-tastic tricks, treats, games, costume contest and dance throughout our Uptown Business District.

Whitewater - Uptown Business District (West side of Whitewater) (262) 473-4005 - http://www.whitewaterchamber.com/


October 27 - December 22, 2011 - A Fireside Christmas

Fireside ChristmasThe number one choice for Christmas entertainment for hundreds of thousands of people around the nation. A Fireside Christmas resumes its long history of beautiful singing, breath-taking dancing, gorgeous costumes, rib-tickling fun, and a spiritual commitment to the real meaning of the holiday. Seven shows weekly, see web site for specific times, prices and menus. Group rates and youth packages available.

Fort Atkinson

The Fireside Dinner Theatre, 1131 Janesville Avenue

(800) 477-9505 - http://www.firesidetheatre.com


October 29, 2011 - Daily & Vincent

daily and vincentJamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent join the ranks of bluegrass legends with over twenty years of combined experience, including long stints with bluegrass and country legends Doyle Lawson and Ricky Skaggs. The group received seven awards at the 37th Annual SPBGMA International Bluegrass Music Awards Show, including Entertaining Group of the Year and Album of the Year. "Dailey & Vincent cinched their position as the rock stars of bluegrass..." CMT.com

Whitewater - Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St.

(262) 472-2222

http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium/season/1112dailey.html


October 29, 2011 - 2nd Annual Jefferson Art Walk

Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the beautiful city of Jefferson while visiting several designated studios/businesses where you will discover a variety of fine art and unique handmade crafts. For event details contact the Rock River Gallery and Coffeehouse at 920-541-3322.

Jefferson (920) 541-3322

http://rockrivergallery.com/


October 29, 2011 - Monster Mash - Dinner/Auction with the Council for the Performing Arts

Grab your friends and mark your calendar to attend our annual dinner/auction. For only $25.00 you will enjoy an excellent meal, complimentary wine and have tons of silent and live auction items to bid on. There will also be many fun "extras" happening throughout the evening. Costumes encouraged, but not required. Call and order your tickets now! The evening starts at 5:30 PM with appetizers & cocktails, dinner at 7pm, silent auction from 5:30-8:00 and live auction at 9pm.

Johnson Creek - JC Plaza (920) 674-2179

http://www.councilfortheperformingarts.org


October 29, 2011 - City of Whitewater Youth Halloween Party

Wear you favorite costume and join us from 6-8pm for fun fair games and prizes geared for preschool and elementary age children. Admission into this event is a non-perishable food item to be donated to our local food pantry. Parents are encouraged to attend with their children and are free!

Whitewater - Downtown Armory, 116 W. North Street

(262) 473-0121 - http://www.whitewater-wi.gov


October 30, 2011 - Trick or Treat and Halloween Parade

Line up for parade at Fire Hall at 3:30pm
Trick or Treat follows parade until 6:30pm

Palmyra - 126 N. First St. (262) 495-8316


October 30, 2011 - American Legion Pancake Breakfast

7am-noon

Palmyra - 115 N. Third St. (262) 495-2632


October 31, 2011 - Trick-or-Treat at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets

Costumed youngsters under 12 are invited to receive candy and treats from participating stores at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets, while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Johnson Creek - I94 & Hwy 26, Exit 267

(920) 699-4111 - http://www.premiumoutlets.com


October 31, 2011 - City of Whitewater Trick or Treat

Be sure to wear your favorite costume and visit the City of Whitewater for trick or treating from 4pm-7pm.

Whitewater - City of Whitewater

(262) 473-0121 - http://www.whitewater-wi.gov

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Busy Barns Adventure Farm has had a Busy October!


Busy Barns Adventure Farms in Fort Atkinson has had a very busy October. Over 10 race cars from the Jefferson County Speedway were on display early this month, and children and their families were able to meet the drivers, sit in the cars and view their special racing outfits.

Not to be outdone by fast cars, the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile made a surprise visit to Busy Barns as well!

So - with less than two weeks left in October - what else will be happening at Busy Barns Adventure Farms? Be sure to pay them a visit this weekend or next - you never know what excitement you'll find at the Farm!

Friday, October 14, 2011

What's Happening in Jefferson County - October 17-23, 2011

October 17, 2011 - "The Importance of Being Earnst"


Importance of being Earnerst

Brought to you by the Aquila Theatre, enjoy the tale of Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, both young men bend the truth to add a dash of excitement to their lives. 7:30pm



General Public - $29 - $26 - $19

Students - $14.25

Whitewater - Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St.

(262) 472-2222

http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium/season/1112earnest.html


October 17 - November 16, 2011 - "Across the Divide"

The Crossman Gallery, together with the Visual Arts Center at the University of Texas at Austin, is organizing an exhibition of contemporary Chinese artists who are currently working in academia across the United States.


HOURS: Monday - Friday from 10am-5pm Monday; Thursday evening from 6pm-8pm; Saturday from 1pm-4pm.

Whitewater - UW-W Center of the Arts

Crossman Gallery (First Floor), 950 W. Main St.

(262) 472-5708 - http://blogs.uww.edu/crossman/


October 18, 2011 - Macbeth


General Public - $29 - $26 - $19; Students - $14.25

Brought to you by Aquila Theatre. Enjoy this classic tale of witches, murder, insanity, trickery, temptation and deceit. 7:30pm

Whitewater - Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St.

(262) 472-2222

http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium/season/1112macbeth.html


October 22 - 23, 2011 - Earth, Wood, and Fire Artist Tour

Hop in the car (or on your bike) and take a day to explore theearth wood and fire beautiful countryside of South Central Wisconsin while taking a self-guided tour of 20 locations featuring fine art and fine crafts created by Wisconsin artists. The locations are open from 10am-5pm each day of the tour. Many locations will include live demonstrations as well.

Twenty locations throughout South Central Wisconsin

(920) 568-0333 - http://www.earthwoodandfiretour.com


October 22 - 23, 2011 - Premium Outlets Pink Event

Team up with Johnson Creek Premium Outlets and support Susan G Komen for the Cure. Information, refreshments and prizes throughout the weekend.

Johnson Creek - I94 & Hwy 26, Exit 267

(920) 699-4111 - http://www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek


October 22, 2011 - Harvest Halloween at the Market

Celebrate the fall harvest and Halloween at the Fort Farmers Market Saturday October 22 8am-12pm. Plan to arrive in costume, as there will be a kids costume contest at 10am between music sets. Your favorite farmer may look a little bit scary as you and your family trick or treat at each market stand. 15+ additional artists and artisans will be on hand for our monthly Arts Saturday as well as live music, free Halloween crafts at the Kid Creativity Tent and other fall activities for the whole family.

Fort Atkinson - Milwaukee Avenue Municipal Parking Lot near Rock River, 1 block off of Main Street across from the Post Office and Dwight Foster Library.

(920) 563-3210 - http://www.fortfarmersmarket.com


October 22, 2011 - Fall Family Expo

Save the date! Saturday, Oct. 22 for the 8th Annual Home Show, Craft Fair, Health Fair, Kids Activities and more at the Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center from 10am-5pm.

Jefferson - Jefferson County Fair Park Activity Center

(920) 674-2679


October 23, 2011 - Spooktacular

Trick or Treat at the Golden Living Center!

Watertown - Golden Living Center, 121 Hospital Drive

(920) 261-5185

Monday, October 10, 2011

What's Happening in Jefferson County - October 10-16, 2011

October 12, 2011 - "Blast!"Blast


A Broadway show in Whitewater! Listen to 35 brass, percussion and visual performers brought together in a unique explosion of music and theatre. 7:30pm

General Public - $44 - $34 - $24; Students - $22 - $17 - $12

Whitewater - Young Auditorium, 930 W. Main St.

(262) 472-2222

http://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium/season/1112blast.html


October 14 - 23, 2011 - Powers Memorial Library Book Sale

1pm; Bag sale starts Oct. 18th-23rd

Palmyra - Powers Memorial Library 115 W. Main St.

(262) 495-4605 - http://www.powersmemoriallibrary.org/


October 14 - 16, 2011 - 3rd Annual Lorine Niedecker Wisconsin Poetry Festival

Calling all poets, poetry lovers, writers, English teachers,Lorine Neidecker educators, and wordsmiths. The 3rd Annual Lorine Niedecker Wisconsin Poetry Festival offers you a weekend full of workshops, speakers, open poetry readings, round tables, landmark tours, and the infamous writers cafe. The festival is in honor of local Fort Atkinson poet Lorine Niedecker (1903-1970), a twentieth-century, second-wave, Modern American poet often identified with the Objectivists. Living most of her life on the shores of the Rock River near Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, she is perhaps best known as a poet of place who wrote about the Blackhawk Island that she loved.


Registrations are available online. You may also register the day of for the entire weekend or daily.


Social events, informal gatherings and workshops will begin Friday evening and carry on through Sunday afternoon.

Downtown Fort Atkinson including: Dwight Foster Library, Hoard Historical Museum, Cafe Carpe, and The Velvet Lips http://www.lorineniedecker.org


October 14 - 22, 2011 - "The Altos: Like the Sopranos, only Lower"

altosAn Interactive Musical Comedy Mystery Spoof of the famous HBO series. Meet the family that inspired it all, the Altos. It's Tony's funeral (or is it?) and his wife Toffee has invited you to the wake. Chris wants you should check your weapons at the door (and if you don't have any, he's got extras!) Uncle Senior has a rigged dice game going and Tony's Ma is - well - just nuts. Tony's shrink Dr. Malaise is giving free analysis and the Father isn't sure what he is doing! But one thing is for sure, almost no one seems sad that Tony is gone and they certainly don't seem happy once he's discovered alive. Be prepared to dodge bullets, laugh at the songs and see if you can't figure out who put a contract out on Tony!

Show Dates - October 14th & 15th and October 20th, 21st & 22nd


Shows on October 15th, 20th & 22nd - $15 per person for play only. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 7:30pm.

Friday Dinner Shows - October 14th & 21st - Dinner starts at 6:30pm, $28 per person includes dinner and play. Dinner includes: Italian salad, seasoned breadsticks, pasta bar and a delicious dessert. Dinner includes water; soda and wine available for purchase.

Lake Mills - Lewis Station Winery, 216 N. Main Street Lake Mills

(920) 648-5481 - http://www.lewisstationwinery.com


October 15, 2011 - Jefferson County Snowmobile Alliance 10th Annual Indoor Vintage & Antique Snowmobile Show: Outdoor Vintage Grass Drags & Swap Meet

New: Can bring 1985 and older sleds to show and grass drags; Snowmobile Show back in the Activity Center; and improved racing track for event in 2011. Sponsored by the Jefferson County Snowmobile Alliance as a fundraiser to help maintain area snowmobile trails, etc.


Participant gate opens at 7am. Open to public at 9am until approximately 4pm.


Gate Fee is $5.00. Children under 10 Free. Food & beverages available.


For more information see website or call Sherman 920-648-2531 (show), Dick 262-949-2059 (swap) or Todd 920-648-4080 (drag).

Jefferson - Jefferson Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Avenue

(920) 648-4080 - http://www.jcsawi.com


October 15, 2011 - AAA Member Appreciation Day at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets

AAA members are invited to "Show Their Card & Save" at the Information Center. Members receive a one-day savings flyer, light refreshments, and a chance to win great prizes.

Johnson Creek - I94 & Hwy 26, Exit 267

(920) 699-4111 - http://www.premiumoutlets.com/johnsoncreek


October 15, 2011 - Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) State Marching Band Competition

High school bands from across the state march onto the field in hopes of winning the annual WSMA State Marching Band Competition and hold the title for the next year. Come experience a different kind of competition!

Whitewater - UW-Whitewater Perkins Stadium

(608) 850-3566 - http://www.wsmamusic.org


October 16, 2011 - Bridal Fair

The event date and time are still being worked out but be sure to keep looking for more updates!


From the dress, to the romantic honeymoon, with over 50 vendors, you can find all the elements you need to make your wedding dreams come true!

Whitewater - UW-Whitewater Hamilton Room

(262) 473-4005 - http://www.whitewaterchamber.com/