Tuesday, January 31, 2012

What's Happening in Jefferson County - Feb 1-5, 2012

February 03, 2012 - Knickerbocker Trivia Contest

Team Trivia FlyerThe Team Trivia Contest will start at 7pm on Friday, February 3, at City Hall (200 Water Street), and continue until approximately 10pm in the Community Center. Teams can have between six and eight players; each player pays $10 to pay. The top-scoring (read: BRAINIEST) team will win $100 and the coveted Brain Trophy.


Teams will play five rounds with ten general trivia questions per round. All money raised benefits the Lake Mills Main Street Program. See the Trivia Rules & Registration Form 2012 on the website for more information.

Lake Mills - City Hall Community Center - 200 Water Street
Lake Mills, WI (920) 648-6721 - www.LegendaryLakeMills.com
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February 04, 2012 - Knickerbocker Ice Festival

There is lots of fun planned for the annual Lake Mills Main Street Knickerbocker 2012Program's Knickerbocker Ice Festival, scheduled for Saturday, February 4. Look for the ever-popular ice sculptures around downtown Lake Mills, Iceberg Open Golf Tournament and Ice Fisheree on Rock Lake, games in the park, a chili cook-off at Carp's Landing and the Knickerbocker Ice Wine release at Lewis Station Winery.

There will be a raffle for cash prizes - look for the strolling raffle ticket sellers around downtown Lake Mills on Saturday. Tickets will be $5 for 1 ticket, or 5 tickets for $20. This will be a 50/50 raffle - the more tickets sold, the bigger the "halves" will be!


Ice carvers will invade downtown Lake Mills beginning at 9am on Saturday, and will be working on their carvings all day. Fourteen whimsical sculptures will take shape throughout the day - don't miss out on this unique experience as the carvers use power tools and chisels to carve intricate shapes out of blocks of ice!


At 10am, the Knickerbocker King and Queen will be crowned at TT's Time Out. You can also register for the Iceberg Open Golf Tournament that starts at 10:30am.


The Ice Fisheree will begin at 6am and continue until the late afternoon. The Wrap Up Party will take place at 6pm at

Sportsman's Pub - winners will be announced and prizes will be handed out.

Carp's Landing Restaurant will host their annual Fire & Ice Chili Cook-Off from noon until 2pm. Contestants will compete for cash prizes in two chili categories - red and "other." Judging will be done by the event goers who will pay a flat fee of $5 to sample each chili and rate their favorites. The chili in each category with the most votes will win that category. Carp's will follow up the Chili Cook-Off with live music later in the day.


Lewis Station Winery will be releasing their Ice Wine at noon in tribute to the Knickerbocker Ice festival. The wine, "Knickerbocker Ice" is made from grapes frozen on the vine. This is a dessert wine that you'll be able to sample for the first time during this festival. Ice wine is a special treat and Lake Mills is thrilled that their own local winery will be creating this delicacy!

Do you love horse and wagon rides? From noon to 4pm on Saturday, Thundering Acres will have their horses at the ready to take you on a snowy Knickerbocker ride through Lake Mills. They will load up at Commons Park on Lake Street.

Water House Foods will be in their new location, just down the block from their old home on Lake Street, but much much bigger than ever before! This will be their first weekend in their new home, and you won't want to miss it!


Commons Park will be the setting for the Sled Parade at 1pm, and the Snow Ball Eating Contest, the Fish Toss and the IdiderDAD race, scheduled to start at 1:30. The Frozen Fish Toss will be like an old-fashioned egg toss, with teams of two tossing the fish back and forth across an ever-widening space. Drop the fish and get disqualified. The winners get incredibly cute fish hats knit by our very own yarn store owner, Karen Anderson of Kaleidoscope Fibers! The IdiderDAD race will harness Dads to sleds, with a kid of their choice on board.


See the website for more information and registration forms.

"Like" the Knickerbocker Facebook page for event information and photos posted after the events.

Friday, January 20, 2012

What's Happening in Jefferson County - January 23-31

January 28, 2012 - Lions Club Fisheree

Located on Spring Lake in Palmyra.

Food, raffles, fish prizes.

Palmyra - Lower Spring Lake - (262) 495-8137


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January 28, 2012 - Ice Hockey Competition

Hockey
2nd Annual Knickerbocker Ice Festival Adult Pond Hockey Tournament!

To enter a complete application with your team roster, submit $50 (entry fee) to Steve Baumann at urabiff@charter.net.

Lake Mills - Sandy Beach - (608) 575-8384

Facebook: Pond Hockey Tournament at Sandy Beach (WI)

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January 29, 2012 - Ice Carving Demo

Prepare for the Knickerbocker Ice Festival in Lake Mills (February 3 & 4) by participating in the Ice Carving Demo on Sunday, January 29 at Tyranena Brewing Company. From 1pm-4pm, see how the ice carvers make those fabulous sculptures, and try it yourself!
Have you ever wondered how all of the extraordinary ice sculptures enjoyed during the Lake Mills' Knickerbocker weekend are created? Each year at the the Knickerbocker Ice Festival, the community is thrilled to watch the ice carvers take a block of frozen water and turn it into a fantastical shape. It doesn't look easy to do - but it sure is fun to watch!
Dick Emmerich will perform a demonstration the Sunday before the big festival begins at the Tyranena Brewery Beer Garden as a kick-off for the festival.

Lake Mills - Tyranena Brewing Company:Legendary Wisconsin Beer

1025 Owen Street - (920) 648-8699 - www.tyranena.com

Free Ice Carving

Friday, January 13, 2012

What's Happening in Jefferson County - January 16-22, 2012

January 19 - March 04, 2012 - VIVA VEGAS

Vegas! All you have to do is say the name and you can instantlyViva Vegas imagine the sights and sounds of the greatest entertainment capital in the world! From the swinging years of the 50's and 60's to the breathtaking spectacle of today, Las Vegas has been home to the world's greatest entertainers and the most exciting shows. The Rat Pack - Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin! Elvis Presley! Liberace! Bette Midler! Celine Dion! The list of show business legends who have lit up the famous Las Vegas Strip goes on and on. The Fireside continues its cherished tradition of live band revues with a sparkling tribute to the ultimate center of music, laughter, glitz, and glamour featuring a stunning cast of performers and The Fireside's own LIVE BAND!

Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun matinees arrive 10:30 a.m., Thurs eve arrive 5:15 p.m. Sat eve arrive 4:45 p.m., Sun midday arrive 2:30pm.

Fort Atkinson - The Fireside Dinner Theatre

1131 Janesville Avenue

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

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January 21, 2012 - Wine + Women + Chocolate

Vetro WineryCome to Vetro Winery on Saturday, January 21 for a Ladies' Night out and "Unwine" Benefit, honoring the Special Olympics.

From 4pm-8pm, meet local professionals who will pamper your, enjoy a free tasting of Vetro Wines and gourmet chocolates. Tastes prepared by Bodhi Personal Chef and Catering, and Chef Earl Gesling, featuring specialty foods prepared using farm-to-table, local, fresh organic ingredients. Prizes and more!

Jefferson - Vetro Winery - (920) 674-9650

Visit the website for directions to their new location:

www.vetrowine.com

Friday, January 6, 2012

What's Going on in Jefferson County - January 9-15, 2012

January 14, 2012 - Ricky Nelson Remembered

Ricky NelsonNearly 25 years ago we lost a national treasure in a plane crash. Today we pay tribute to one of the most cherished and beloved artists of all time. Through his sons and band they bring his musical legacy to you.

This is a 7pm performance and it features Ricky Nelson's twin sons, Gunnar and Matthew in a live tribute to their father. Includes all of the hits: Traveln' Man, Poor Little Fool, Hello Mary Lou, Lonesome Town, Stood Up, Garden Party and many more........

700 W. Milwaukee Street (920) 674-2179 http://www.councilfortheperformingarts.org

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

What's Happening in Jefferson County - January 3-9, 2012

January 07 - 21, 2012 - Jefferson High School Student Art Show

Rock River Gallery

The Rock River Gallery and Coffeehouse is pleased to present the

art of Jefferson High School students from January 7th through the 21st. Please join them for an artists' reception on January 7th from 6:00-8:00pm. Music will be provided by students and refreshments will be served. The artwork can be viewed during the gallery's regular business hours.

Jefferson - Rock River Gallery and Coffeehouse, 205 S Main St (920) 541-3322 - http://www.rockrivergallery.com