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Event
Calendar 2007 |
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January : 2007 |
31-Feb. 4
12th Annual Winterfest and National
Snow Sculpting Competition, Riviera Park, Lake
Geneva (262) 248-4416 |
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February, 3, 2007 |
| Winter Carnival at Grand Geneva Resort &
Spa, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. This annual event at The
Mountain Top at Grand Geneva includes ski school, ski
patrol demonstrations, snow boarding and ski competition,
children's games, snow activities, and concludes with
a torch light parade and a Grand Fireworks display at
8 p.m. Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, 7036 Grand Way,
Lake Geneva, WI (262) 248-8811, www.grandgeneva.com |
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March, 2 - 4, 2007 |
| Women's
Weekend, Special hotel packages, weekend shopping
"passport", special interest sessions to include
spa services, yoga, cooking classes, nutrition & health
and more! Downtown Lake Geneva. For more information please
call (262) 245-6598. For Registration
Form click here. |
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| March, 9 - 10, 2007 |
Come for the connection and fun, stay for the information
and inspiration at the 3rd annual Women’s
Resource Fair with this year’s theme,
Finding Balance. The Women’s Resource Fair will
be held at Gilbert’s Restaurant and Bella Vista
Suites, 327 Wrigley Dr., Lake Geneva Friday,
March 9, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, March
10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The fair features
40 local experts offering information, products and
services and 35 lectures and panels in the following
areas: Bodywork & Movement; Empowerment; Holistic
Products; Healthy Home & Life; Spas; Health &
Wellness and Organic Foods & Nutrition. New this
year, the fair presents Aging Gracefully…From
the Planet Denial a monologue performance by humorist
and SYLVIA cartoonist, Nicole Hollander and a Friday,
March 9 women’s gathering event 4-6 p.m., Wine,
Women & Laughter. The Fair is sponsored by Empowering
Health, Gilbert’s Restaurant, Global Gourmet,
Lake Geneva Wine Festival, Pathways Medical Advocates,
The Week and WLKG. During the fair, Gilbert’s
offers a special fair menu featuring an affordable organic
lunch and dinner. Admission to the fair is a $10 donation
benefiting the Geneva Lake Women’s Association.
For information call (262) 275-3315 or visit www.womensresourcefair.org
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Aging
Gracefully….From the Planet Denial
The Women’s Resource Fair is pleased to present
Laughter is the Best Medicine Keynote Address Aging
Gracefully …From the Planet Denial presented by
humorist, author and SYLVIA syndicated cartoonist Nicole
Hollander. Her humorous monologue will be performed
on Friday, March 9 beginning at 4:30 p.m. followed by
a reception and book signing with Hollander until 6
p.m. Her cartoon strip SYLVIA appears nationwide in
over 80 newspapers. She has published numerous collections
of her cartoons and books hilariously, and truthfully
recounting women’s life from questionable boyfriends
and cats to bad hair days and more. Tickets for this
limited-seating performance of Aging Gracefully…From
the Planet Denial are $20 which includes entry to the
fair and wine reception. |
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| March, 17 - 19, 2007 |
Nielson Enterprises SnoCross Grand Finale,
Championship Snowmobile Racing, Grand Geneva Resort,
Lake Geneva. The thrill of one of the most
exciting X-Games sports is the final stop on the World
Power Sports Association’s World Snowmobile Tour
March 17-19 at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva. Billed
as the Nielson Enterprises Grand Finale, the race is
where the 2007 World Professional Snowmobile Association
champions will be crowned and will air nationally on
ESPN2. The annual stop on the WPSA Tour promises plenty
of up close, high-flying snowmobile action as the world’s
finest SnoCross pilots are scheduled to compete. The
track is laid out on Grand Geneva’s Mountain Top
ski hill and allows for both indoor viewing and exceptional
outdoor seating in the grandstands. There will also
be an expo on site, anchored by the massive Nielsen
Enterprises’ tent, and including displays of the
new 2007 models from all the major snowmobile manufacturers.
(800) 558-3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com
or www.wpsaracing.com |
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| March, 25, 2007 |
| Maple Fest at Covenant Harbor, 7:30
am-3:30 pm. All you can eat pancake breakfast. Tickets
for 13 years & up $7.50, 4-12 years $4.00, 0-3 free.
Advance tickets available after March 1st - $1.00 off.
Tours of the maple syrup process, Arts & Crafts Fair,
Raffles, Helicopter rides, Animal Gardens Show, bounce
castle, giant swing & more! Covenant Harbor Bible
Camp 1724 Main Street, Lake Geneva 262-248-3600 |
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April, 7, 2007 |
| World Record Weekend...Come join us
as we attempt to set Lake Geneva's second world record,
The Guinness Record for The World's Largest Twist Dance
was set in Yorkshire England in 2004. We need 1611 twist
dancers to take the title. Come join us! Twist in the
park and then visit downtown stores for all sorts of specials
and events. Library Park, Lake Geneva, WI. (262) 248-4448 |
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| April, 7, 2007 |
| Lake Geneva Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt,
10:30 am, Seminary Park, Lake Geneva. (In case of bad
weather, this event will be held at the Lake Geneva YMCA).
Egg hunt, raffle, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Children
10 & under. No Charge. For more information, contact
Andy Kosowski (262-745-2077) or Chad Bittner (262-248-9551). |
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| April, 20 - 22, 2007 |
| 37th Annual Spring Open House, 8am-5pm,
Pesche's Greenhouse, Floral & Gifts. Register to win
a $100 gift certificate. A free plant and refreshments
just for stopping by. Friday, 4/20- Art in the
Greenhouse. Observe Nancy Newcomb’s art
class painting amongst the flowers, 10-1pm. Saturday,
4/21- Calling All Kids- Planting for Mom, 9am-12noon,
$10. Children of all ages are invited to come to plant
a container of flowering annuals. They will be assisted
by Pesche’s Garden Coaches. Pesche's will water
and tend the containers until just before Mother's Day
when they will come back and pick them up. Sunday,
4/22- Triptych Container Gardening, Planting in Sets of
Three, 1pm. Join garden coach Amy Sanders for
a demonstration and hands on workshop. Bring 3 pots from
home or choose 3 from our huge selection. Cost will include
plants & the pots you choose. W4080 State Rd. 50,
3 miles west of Lake Geneva. (262) 245-6125. www.peschesgreenhouse.com |
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| April, 21 - 22, 2007 |
| Big Foot Beach State Park First Annual Earth
Day Celebration, 10am-4pm. Bring your troop or
family to enjoy a free day at Big Foot Beach. Free boating
and safety clinics, free canoe and kayak demos, chili
cook off. Donations will be accepted. 1550 S. Lake Shore
Dr., Lake Geneva. For more information call (262) 348-2420
or visit www.clearwateroutdoor.com |
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May, 12, 2007 |
| 22nd Annual Lake Geneva Marathon/Relay/Walk,
Library Park, Lake Geneva. www.lakegenevasports.com
(262) 275-3577. |
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| May, 20, 2007 |
| A Day in May, Spring Revelry! A parade
of performers and floats encircle Library Park in Lake
Geneva creating an artistic festival of fun for the whole
family. Sunday, May 20 at 2:00 in Library Park. See www.adayinmay.org
for more information. |
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| May, 31 - June 3, 2007 |
| Aurora Health Care Championship at Geneva National
Golf Club. With the beautiful backdrop of Lake
Como, 144 golfers from around the world will take to the
fairways of Geneva National in their quests to gain coveted
Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) exemptions.
The developmental tour, known as the Duramed FUTURES Tour,
includes 18 tour stops across the country culminating
in Albany, N.Y. The four-day Lake Geneva event, sponsored
locally by Aurora Health Care, boasts an $90,000 purse
and associated pro-am. For more information please call
the Tournament Office at 262-245-1398 or visit www.AuroraChampionship.org |
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June 9, 2007 |
| Wright and Like 2007: Prairie on the Lakes,
Lakes Delavan and Geneva, Wisconsin. Interior
and exterior tours of significant structures designed
by Frank Lloyd Wright and other architects who were his
contemporaries or influenced by Mr. Wright. All private
homes and public buildings will be open to tour from 9am-5pm.
Tickets for the Saturday, self-drive tour purchased before
May 1st are $40 (member) and $45 (non-member); after May
1 tickets are $45 (member) and $50 (non-member). Tickets
can also be purchased the day of the event $50 (member)
and $55 (non-member). For reservations and information
call 608-287-0339 or visit www.wrightinwisconsin.org.
All proceeds benefit Frank Lloyd Wright® Wisconsin
Heritage Tourism Program, Inc., a non-profit organization
designed to promote, protect, and preserve the heritage
of Frank Lloyd Wright, his genius and architecture in
his native state of Wisconsin. |
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| June 9&10, 2007 |
| 7th Annual Paint-in, Geneva Lake Art Association,
10am-4pm. White umbrellas & tables mark the
locations of local artists demonstrating and selling their
art work on the downtown sidewalks of Lake Geneva. Sponsored
by the Geneva Lake Art Association and the Chamber of
Commerce. For information call (262) 248-3906. |
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| June 16 - 17, 2007 |
| Native American Festival, "Honor the Firekeepers".
Dunn Field, Lake Geneva, WI. 17th Annual Traditional Pow-Wow.
Gates open at 10am. Grand Entry: Sat. 1pm and 7pm. Sun.
1pm. Traders Featuring Native American Art, Jewelry, Crafts,
Craft Supplies, Music Tapes, C.D.'s and much more. For
general information contact Gary Adamson (262) 248-2784. |
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| June 21 - 23, 2007 |
| Annual Warehouse Sale! Lake Geneva,
Wisconsin……Klockit, the World’s Leading
Supplier to Clockmakers for Over 35 Years, will be holding
their 2007 Annual 3 Day Warehouse Sale, from Thursday
June 21st thru Saturday June 23rd. Clockmakers from all
over the Midwest will descend on Lake Geneva to find clock
making bargains and socialize with other clockmakers.
Clock makers and crafters alike can find a huge selection
of discounted clock kits, music movements, tools, doll
& ceramic supplies, and much more! A FREE Drawing
will be held to giveaway a finished Floor clock, so you
won’t want to miss this sale! Also Visit the Klockit
Retail Store during the sale and receive 10%
off any retail store purchase (discount not valid on sale
or clearance items). Klockit is located on County Road
H N3211, just minutes north of Lake Geneva. For a map
and directions to the Warehouse Sale go to our website:
www.klockit.com.
Call the Klockit Retail Store at 262-248-1153 for more
information. |
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July, 2007 |
| June 8-September 9, 2007 |
| Land, Lake, and Sky, Fine Art Exhibit
at the Art Association Gallery, North Shore Pavilion,
647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. Gallery hours: Saturdays,
10am-4pm and Sundays, 1-4pm. For further information call
(262) 249-7988. |
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| July, 4, 2007 |
| Fireworks, Fontana Lakefront, starting
at dusk. |
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| July, 5, 2007 |
| Concerts at the Lakefront, Every Thursday,
Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, 7pm. Stockwood,
the world's youngest Beatles tribute band, whose members
range in age from 10-14. Free to the public. For information
call (262)248-4416. |
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| July, 7, 2007 |
| Music by the Lake featuring Five By Design with
the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. Heralded by
The Washington Post as “one of the best pops programs
of the season,” Five By Design delivers an entertaining
musical journey back to the days of early television with
their hit program, “Stay Tuned.” They team
with Andrew Sewell and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
in a “blue ribbon,” all-American presentation
of Independence Day favorites. The program will be crowned
by a fireworks display as the strains of the “1812
Overture” close out the evening. 7:30pm performance
will be held in the Allyn Pavilion for the Performing
Arts at George Williams College of Aurora University,
located on the shores of Geneva Lake in Williams. Bay,
WI. For tickets, visit the website at www.aurora.edu/mbtl
or call 866-843-5200, toll free. |
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| July, 8, 9, 2007 |
| Christmas in July Party, 7pm. Pedal
& Cup, Springfield Depot, 1722 N. Highway 120, Springfield.
Chris Brookes, as Aunt Ivy, narrates four thousand years
of festivals that have influenced our celebrations today.
No Charge. For reservations and information call (262)
249-1111. |
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| July, 12, 2007 |
| Concerts at the Lakefront, Every Thursday,
Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, 7pm. The Element, a group
of highly talented, fun loving young musicians from New
York who came together to form a multi cultural jazz,
Latin, funk, Afrobeat band. Free to the public. For information
call (262)248-4416. |
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| July, 12, 2007 |
| Music by the Lake featuring The Blind Boys of
Alabama. The Blind Boys of Alabama have spread
the spirit of pure soul gospel music for more than 60
years. After toiling 40 years on the gospel circuit, the
group earned two Grammy Awards and a Dove Award for “Higher
Ground” in 2002 when it was voted the Best Traditional
Gospel Album of the year. The Blind Boys have recently
added pop loops, rap and blues into their inimitable style.
This phenomenon in soul-stirring gospel music is not to
be missed! 7:30pm performance will be held in the Allyn
Pavilion for the Performing Arts at George Williams College
of Aurora University, located on the shores of Geneva
Lake in Williams Bay, WI. For tickets, visit the website
at www.aurora.edu/mbtl
or call 866-843-5200, toll free. |
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| July, 14, 2007 |
| Geneva Lake Conservancy: 4th
Annual Mai Tai No Tai - Tai one on with the Conservancy
at the Lake Geneva Country Club as we celebrate another
fantastic summer on Geneva Lake. Tickets are $100 per
person, 50% of which is tax-deductible. Grass skirts and
crazy shirts are welcome! Click
here for more information. Call (262-275-5700) or
email us to reserve your spot today. |
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| July, 19, 2007 |
| Concerts at the Lakefront, Every Thursday,
Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, 7pm. Spirit of
the Lakes Chorus, formed in Lake Geneva
in the summer of 2002 under the leadership of Joe Liles
and his wife Kay. Free to the public. For information
call (262)248-4416. |
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| July, 20, 2007 |
| "Loose Connection", Live
Music at Champ's Sports Bar and Grill, 747 Main St., Lake
Geneva, WI. (262) 248-6008. |
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| July, 21, 2007 |
| Brew Trains Introduced last season,
the microbrewery beer tasting trains return by popular
demand. For adults over 21, this is a unique way to learn
about and experience Wisconsin’s local microbreweries
while running the rails for a 2 hour round trip 5-7 p.m.
The train stops at The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago, Wis.
for a food break. The cost is $25 per person and includes
the featured breweries’ beer selections and a brat
and chips at The Elegant Farmer. EAST TROY ELECTRIC
RAILROAD For more information visit www.easttroyrr.org
or call (262) 642-3263. |
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| July, 21, 2007 |
| Carvetti's & Miller Lite welcome back World
Championship Wrestling outdoor on our professional
ring with reserved seating. 6pm, 642 W. Main St. , Lake
Geneva, 262-248-9752. $10 pre sale and $15 at the door
if available. Sorry no VIP's for this event. Enjoy Miller
drink specials and 29 cent wings all night. www.carvettis.com |
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| July, 21 & 22, 2007 |
| Music by the Lake featuring The New Moon by
Sigmund Romberg – Saturday, July 21, 7:30 p.m.
& Sunday, July 22, 6:30 p.m. Containing five hit tunes
including “Lover, Come Back To Me” and “Stout
Hearted Men,” The New Moon opened on Broadway in
1928. Immortalized on film twice, the 1940s version showcased
the talents of Nelson Eddy and Jeanette McDonald. Set
in New Orleans in 1728, the story brings together a dashing
aristocrat with the high-minded daughter of a ship builder,
in an emotionally charged story of love and honor. Spectacular
melodies and lush orchestrations provide some of Sigmund
Romberg’s most “singable” music. 7:30pm
performance will be held in the Allyn Pavilion for the
Performing Arts at George Williams College of Aurora University,
located on the shores of Geneva Lake in Williams Bay,
WI. For tickets, visit the website at www.aurora.edu/mbtl
or call 866-843-5200, toll free. |
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| July, 21 & 22, 2007 |
| Old Fashioned Farm Fair 11am-3pm The
Elegant Farmer is open daily May-August 8:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. and September-April 9:00 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Easter,
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. For more information
call 262-363-6770 or visit www.elegantfarmer.com |
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| July, 22 and August 26, 2007 |
| Murder Mystery Show, “The Curse of Black Skull
Island" Hilarious pirate-themed comedy dinner theatre.
Dinner selections are vegetarian stir-fry, Caribbean chicken
or tropical pork served with coconut rice & vegetables.
Salad, dinner rolls & bananas foster cake with cardamom
creme included. $45 per person for dinner, performance,
coffee, tax & tip. 5-8pm. Call 262.728.7674 for reservations
TODAY!! Latimer House Restaurant, 523 East Walworth Avenue,
Delavan, WI www.latimerhouserestaurant.com |
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| July, 22, 2007 |
| "Coventry Jones", Live Music
in the Beer Garden at Champ's Sports Bar and Grill, 747
Main St., Lake Geneva, WI. (262) 248-6008. |
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| July, 26, 2007 |
| Walworth County Prairie Walk, Lark
Hill at the Martin and Hilary Ford Property, State Line
Road, Walworth. 8:30am Registration. Program begins at
9am. Registration Fee: $10 includes lunch and reference
materials. Bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blankets
and water bottle. For more information contact Peg Reedy
(262) 741-3181. |
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| July, 27, 2007 |
| Concerts at the Lakefront, Flat Iron
Park, Lake Geneva. 1pm: Lake Geneva Middle School
Orchestra. 7pm: Live Bait, featuring
a large collection of old and new folk tunes, ballads,
blues, pop, rock, swing, and original songs. Free to the
public. For information call (262)248-4416. |
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| July, 27, 2007 |
| "Gregory B.", Live Music
at Champ's Sports Bar and Grill, 747 Main St., Lake Geneva,
WI. (262) 248-6008. |
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| July, 27, 2007 |
| Comedy Improv performance by Royal Oak Productions,
9-10pm. $17 buys admission to the show, as well as two
drink vouchers. Happy Hour cocktail specials run all night
for show-goers. Laugh & Enjoy as the audience interacts
with the players to a spontaneous, unscripted performance
that is completely ad-libbed on the spot. These talented
performers out of the Milwaukee circuit showcase the #1
"Yes, and..." Rule of Improv with a wit and
charisma that is truly unsurpassed. Call 262.728.7674
for reservations TODAY!! Latimer House Restaurant, 523
East Walworth Avenue, Delavan, WI www.latimerhouserestaurant.com |
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| July, 27, 28, 29, 2007 |
| The Sound of Music, presented by St.
Francis de Sales. Directed by JaNelle Powers. Friday 7pm,
Saturday 2pm & 7pm and Sunday 2pm. Badger High School
Auditorium, 220 South St., Lake Geneva. Tickets are $10/$12
at the door, general seating. For more information please
call (262) 248-8524. |
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| July, 28, 2007 |
| Carvetti's hosts their Baggo Tournament.
Every other Saturday night throughout the summer. Baggo
is available here to play for Free all day & night.
Come check us out and have a great time playing the hottest
game in town. Sign up your team & win a trip for 2
to Cancun at the end of the season. Phone:262-248-9752
or check our website www.carvettis.com |
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| July, 29, 2007 |
| "Keith Scott", Live Music
in the Beer Garden at Champ's Sports Bar and Grill, 747
Main St., Lake Geneva, WI. (262) 248-6008. |
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| July, 29, 2007 |
| Christmas in July Party, 7pm. Pedal
& Cup, Springfield Depot, 1722 N. Highway 120, Springfield.
Chris Brookes, as Aunt Ivy, narrates four thousand years
of festivals that have influenced our celebrations today.
Music from Whistle Junction Quartet. No Charge. For reservations
and information call (262) 249-1111. |
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August, 2007 |
| June 8-September 9, 2007 |
| Land, Lake, and Sky, Fine Art Exhibit
at the Art Association Gallery, North Shore Pavilion,
647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. Gallery hours: Saturdays,
10am-4pm and Sundays, 1-4pm. For further information call
(262) 249-7988. |
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| August, 2, 2007 |
| Concerts at the Lakefront, Every Thursday,
Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, 7pm. Leslie Byers & The
Jazz Cats, featuring smooth and swingin' jazz classics
and standards sprinkled with a little hometown blues.
Free to the public. For information call (262)248-4416 |
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| August, 4, 2007 |
| Music by the Lake featuring The 5th Dimension.
Go “Up, Up and Away” with The 5th Dimension
at our final concert. Bursting onto the Top 20 list in
1967 with “Go Where You Wanna Go,” the group
produced a string of hits over the next two decades. As
the toast of L.A., they appeared on “The Ed Sullivan
Show,” “The Tonight Show,” and on every
major network. From “The Age Of Aquarius”
to “Wedding Bell Blues” and “One Less
Bell To Answer,” The 5th Dimension was regarded
as one of the “classiest groups” on television.
Music by the Lake proudly welcomes The 5th Dimension for
the grand finale of the 2007 season. 7:30pm performance
will be held in the Allyn Pavilion for the Performing
Arts at George Williams College of Aurora University,
located on the shores of Geneva Lake in Williams Bay,
WI. For tickets, visit the website at www.aurora.edu/mbtl
or call 866-843-5200, toll free. |
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| August, 5, 2007 |
| Carvetti's hosts their Baggo Tournament.
Every other Saturday night throughout the summer. Baggo
is available here to play for Free all day & night.
Come check us out and have a great time playing the hottest
game in town. Sign up your team & win a trip for 2
to Cancun at the end of the season. Phone:262-248-9752
or check our website www.carvettis.com |
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| August, 9, 2007 |
| Concerts at the Lakefront, Every Thursday,
Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, 7pm. Wendy Yanke
& the Chicago Boys, smooth sounds of
classic jazz tunes featuring Al Feeney on piano. Free
to the public. For information call (262)248-4416. |
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| August, 10 & 11, 2007 |
| Showcasing 25 outstanding antique dealers, Holy
Communion Episcopal Church presents its 51st Annual Lake
Geneva Antique Show, Friday, August 10, 10:00 a.m.-6:00
p.m. and Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
at downtown Lake Geneva’s historic Horticultural
& Church Guild Halls, 330 Broad Street. This year’s
show will feature antique jewelry from Gallun & Associates,
Stocker Antiques showcasing fine china and glass and Chelsea
Galleries featuring fine prints and maps. Other well-known
dealers feature items including silver, paintings, linens,
furniture and more. The show continues its popular on-site
crystal repair and free item appraisal. The event will
include a special Preview Party on Thursday, August 9,
6:00-9:00 p.m. Offering early buying privileges, the Preview
Party includes hors d’oeuvres, desserts, a silent
auction and wine and beer for $25 in advance or $35 at
door. On Friday, August 10 patrons can enjoy the popular
Lunch & Lecture event with lunch seatings at 11:30
a.m. and 12:45 p.m. followed by the keynote speaker address
at 1:45 p.m. Keynote speaker William Tyre is the manager
of programs at the Charnley-Persky House Museum for the
Society of Architectural Historians in Chicago. He is
also on the board of directors of the Glessner House Museum
and Friends of the Historic Second Church also in Chicago.
General admission for the two days is $7. For more information
call (262)248-7731 or visit www.holycommunionlakegeneva.org |
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| August, 11, 2007 |
| Brew Trains Introduced last season,
the microbrewery beer tasting trains return by popular
demand. For adults over 21, this is a unique way to learn
about and experience Wisconsin’s local microbreweries
while running the rails for a 2 hour round trip 5-7 p.m.
The train stops at The Elegant Farmer in Mukwonago, Wis.
for a food break. The cost is $25 per person and includes
the featured breweries’ beer selections and a brat
and chips at The Elegant Farmer. EAST TROY ELECTRIC
RAILROAD For more information visit www.easttroyrr.org
or call (262) 642-3263. |
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| 15th Annual Book Sale, 9am-3:30pm,
Lake Geneva Public Library. For more information call
262.249.5299 or visit the Library’s website at www.lakegeneva.lib.wi.us |
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| St. Benedict's Summer Bazaar, 137 Dewey
Ave., (Hwy 67), Fontana, WI. 10am-2pm. Crafts, Annual
Quilt Raffle, Handmade Items, Bakery Goods, Jewelry, Luncheon.
For more information call (262) 275-3338 |
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| August, 11 - 12, 2007 |
| Art in the Park, Library Park, Main
Street (Route 50), Lake Geneva. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. An outdoor
juried fine art show featuring 90 artists from across
the country held in Library Park beside the lake, in Lake
Geneva. Music, a children’s art activity area, and
food are also part of this family festival. Sponsored
by the Geneva
Lake Art Association. Call the Gallery for more information
(262) 249-7988. Gallery Hours: Sat., 10-4; Sun., 1-4.
Email: glaa@genevalakeart.org
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| August, 15, 2007 |
| “Part 3: The Architecture of Santiago Calatrava”,
6:30 p.m., concluding the series, Lake Geneva Public Library,
918 West Main St., Lake Geneva. Landi invites his audience
to experience the works of Santiago Calatrava, considered
to be one of the most important living architects in the
world. The audience will study his design of the Milwaukee
Art Museum’s Quadracci Pavilion, one of the twenty-first
century’s most important architectural monuments.
Everyone is welcome to attend these special programs at
no charge. For more information, please call the Lake
Geneva Public Library at 262.249.5299 or visit the Library’s
website at www.lakegeneva.lib.wi.us |
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| August, 15-19, 2007 |
| Venetian Festival, Flat Iron Park,
Lake Geneva. Sponsored by The Lake Geneva Jaycees. Wednesday
- Friday 6pm to Midnight. Saturday & Sunday Noon to
Midnight. For information go to www.lakegenevaJaycees.org. |
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| August, 16, 2007 |
| Family Movie Night, 6-8pm, Walt
Disney's James and the Giant Peach. Lake Geneva Public
Library, 918 West Main St., Lake Geneva. Especially appropriate
for children age four to eleven, accompanied by an adult.
However, people of all ages are welcome to attend. Children
are encouraged to visit the Library in comfy clothes,
bring pillows and blankets, and relax in front of the
Library’s large movie screen. Popcorn will be served.
For more information, please call the Lake Geneva Public
Library at 262.249.5299 or visit the Library website at
www.lakegeneva.lib.wi.us |
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| August, 18, 2007 |
| Carvetti's & Miller Lite welcome
World Championship Wrestling for the final event of Summer
'07 out on our patio with another 8 card event. This event
will be a must see as a Championship Belt is at stake.
$10 presale and $15 at the door if available as most events
are usually sold out. Enjoy Miller drink specials and
.29 cent Buffalo Wings all day & night. Call 262-248-9752
or visit www.carvettis.com.
642 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. |
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| August, 18 & 19, 2007 |
| Do-Si-Do Family Square Dancing Hoedown 11am-3pm
Welcomed by the famous Smilin’ Barn, the whole family
is invited to see and try their feet at square dancing
with Milwaukee’s own Swingin’ Single Squares
square dance club accompanied by music and lead by a caller.
The whole family can take pleasure in the sights and sounds
of this age old farm life tradition. Audience members
will be encouraged to participate and learn the whirling,
quick step moves. Anyone dressing up in square dancing
or western wear costume receives a free cookie. The Elegant
Farmer, 1545 Main Street/County Road ES at Hwy J between
East Troy and Mukwonago, Wisconsin, is open daily May-August
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and September-April 9:00 a.m.-6
p.m. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's
Day. For more information call 262-363-6770 or visit www.elegantfarmer.com.
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| August, 23, 2007 |
| Concerts at the Lakefront, Every Thursday,
Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, 7pm. Groundspeed.
Free to the public. For information call (262)248-4416. |
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| August, 24-26, 2007 |
| Maxwell Street Days, Downtown Lake
Geneva. (262) 248-4416. |
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| August, 25, 2007 |
| Dinner Train, slip back into yesteryear
as you board the East Troy Electric Railroad’s elegant
Art Deco dining cars running a 2 hour trip along its scenic
route. Board at 4:45 p.m. and enjoy your appetizers and
a beverage before the 5:30 p.m. departure. Trains return
to the depot at 7:30. The cost is $64 per person with
a cash bar. EAST TROY ELECTRIC RAILROAD
For more information visit www.easttroyrr.org
or call (262) 642-3263. |
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| August, 25, 2007 |
| "Broad Street" Concert Series,
1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. "The Jack Farina Big Band"
specializing in the sounds of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Concert
and Ice Cream Social held outdoors in the courtyard. Holy
Communion Episcopal Church, 320 Broad Street, Lake Geneva,
WI (262)248-3522. |
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| August, 26, 2007 |
| Murder Mystery Show, “The Curse of Black
Skull Island" Hilarious pirate-themed comedy
dinner theatre. Dinner selections are vegetarian stir-fry,
Caribbean chicken or tropical pork served with coconut
rice & vegetables. Salad, dinner rolls & bananas
foster cake with cardamom creme included. $45 per person
for dinner, performance, coffee, tax & tip. 5-8pm.
Call 262.728.7674 for reservations TODAY!! Latimer House
Restaurant, 523 East Walworth Avenue, Delavan, WI www.latimerhouserestaurant.com |
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| August, 26, 2007 |
| Concerts at the Lakefront, Every Thursday,
Flat Iron Park, Lake Geneva, 7pm. Jazz Spectrum,
an energetic vocal jazz quartet, from lush ballads to
swinging renditions of big band music... from good-time
50's rock and roll and doo wop to lightning fast original
vocalese lyrics. Free to the public. For information call
(262)248-4416. |
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September, 2007 |
| June 8-September 9, 2007 |
| Land, Lake, and Sky, Fine Art Exhibit
at the Art Association Gallery, North Shore Pavilion,
647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. Gallery hours: Saturdays,
10am-4pm and Sundays, 1-4pm. For further information call
(262) 249-7988. |
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| September 8 - October 21,
2007 |
| Autumn Harvest Festival Visit The Elegant
Farmer for its popular Autumn Harvest Festival picking
apples, pumpkins and more before or after riding the trolleys
while experiencing the areas beautiful autumn colors.
The Elegant Farmer is open daily May-August 8:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. and September-April 9:00 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed
Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. For
more information call 262-363-6770 or visit www.elegantfarmer.com.
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|
| September 6 - 9, 2007 |
| The Lake Geneva Wine Festival, held
September 6-9, 2007, showcases nationally recognized vintners
and chefs in a beautiful lakeside setting to support organizations
benefiting children and families through education and
outreach. Call (262) 245-8635 or visit www.lakegenevawinefestival.com |
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| September 8, 2007 |
| Lake Geneva Triathlon, Olympic, Half-Ironman,
Sprint and Super Sprint Distances. Fontana, WI. (262)
275-3577 or www.lakegenevasports.com
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|
| September 8&22, 2007 |
| Dinner Train, slip back into yesteryear
as you board the East Troy Electric Railroad’s elegant
Art Deco dining cars running a 2 hour trip along its scenic
route. Board at 4:45 p.m. and enjoy your appetizers and
a beverage before the 5:30 p.m. departure. Trains return
to the depot at 7:30. The cost is $63 per person with
a cash bar. EAST TROY ELECTRIC RAILROAD
For more information visit
www.easttroyrr.org or call (262) 642-3263. |
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| September 15, 2007 |
| 3rd Annual Scleroderma Walk Begins and ends in the parking
lot of Badger High School, 220 South St., Lake Geneva.
1 or 3 mile walk through Big Foot State Park. Registration:
8:30a.m. Walk begins at 10a.m. Fun, food, raffles. For
more information call (262) 245-6212. |
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| September 22, 2007 |
| Walworth County Memory Walk, benefiting
Alzheimer's Association, Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter.
9:30am Registration, Library Park, 918 W. Main St., Lake
Geneva. 2 mile Walk starts at 11am, followed by food,
music, prizes. Teams and individuals may register online:
www.alzheimers-sewi.org
For information or a Walk brochure, call (414) 479-8800. |
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| September 23, 2007 |
| Murder... Mayhem... Music! Spirit of the Lakes Chorus
with Stagefright Productions present WHODUNNIT??
A Madcap Murder Mystery. When a millionaire Marmalade
and Marshmallow Mogul is murdered, everyone is suspect!
Elkhorn High School, 3 North Jackson St., Elkhorn, WI.
Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Call Dona at
(262) 248-2228 or email donabutton@aol.com
or visit www.spiritofthelakeschorus.org |
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| September 23, 2007 |
| 30th Annual Lake Geneva Classic Car Rally,
"According to Hoyle" Automobile Tour, American
Cancer Society Childhood Research Benefit, Sponsored by
Corinne Kreissl Memorial Foundation Inc. Saturday: Car
Show (by Riviera building on Wrigley Drive) from 9am-11am,
Parade (downtown Lake Geneva) at 11am, Wood Boat Show-Parade,
Yerkes Observatory Open House, Hubcap-Runningboard Dance.
Sunday: Grand Car Show Finale, Silent Auction Bidding,
"Flip Flop" Clown Show for kids, Liflight Flyover
by WWII Bi-Planes and Classic Aircraft. For additional
information call (262) 248-2764, www.classiccarrally.net |
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October 6, 2007 |
| Dinner Train, slip back into yesteryear
as you board the East Troy Electric Railroad’s elegant
Art Deco dining cars running a 2 hour trip along its scenic
route. Board at 4:45 p.m. and enjoy your appetizers and
a beverage before the 5:30 p.m. departure. Trains return
to the depot at 7:30. The cost is $64 per person with
a cash bar. EAST TROY ELECTRIC RAILROAD
For more information visit
www.easttroyrr.org or call (262) 642-3263. |
|
| October 6-7, 2007 |
| 16th Annual Oktoberfest, Lake Geneva,
WI. (262) 248-4416 |
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| October 13, 2007 |
| Dinner Train, slip back into yesteryear
as you board the East Troy Electric Railroad’s elegant
Art Deco dining cars running a 2 hour trip along its scenic
route. Board at 4:45 p.m. and enjoy your appetizers and
a beverage before the 5:30 p.m. departure. Trains return
to the depot at 7:30. The cost is $63 per person with
a cash bar. EAST TROY ELECTRIC RAILROAD
For more information visit www.easttroyrr.org
or call (262) 642-3263. |
| |
| "Broad Street" Concert Series,
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. "Brassa Nova" repertoire
includes music of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical,
Romantic, and Modern periods with a sprinkling of rag-time
& traditional jazz. Holy Communion Episcopal Church,
320 Broad Street, Lake Geneva, WI (262)248-3522. |
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| October 13-16, 2007 |
| Fall Colors Spectacular Enjoy Southeast
Wisconsin’s picture perfect fall colors while riding
in an open aired hobo car and 4-seat speeder cars.
EAST TROY ELECTRIC RAILROAD For more information
visit www.easttroyrr.org
or call (262) 642-3263. |
|
| October 20, 2007 |
| Dinner Train, slip back into yesteryear
as you board the East Troy Electric Railroad’s elegant
Art Deco dining cars running a 2 hour trip along its scenic
route. Board at 4:45 p.m. and enjoy your appetizers and
a beverage before the 5:30 p.m. departure. Trains return
to the depot at 7:30. The cost is $63 per person with
a cash bar. EAST TROY ELECTRIC RAILROAD
For more information visit www.easttroyrr.org
or call (262) 642-3263. |
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| October 25, 2007 |
| COLLETTE ODYA SMITH, nationally-known
watercolor artist and pastelist, workshop Instructor,
and jurist, will share examples of her work, and demonstrate
how she creates watercolor field paintings overlaid with
pastels. Program will be held in the Art Association Gallery,
North Shore Pavilion, 647 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. Program
begins at 7pm and is open to the public. For further information
call (262) 249-7988. |
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| October 27, 2007 |
| Halloween Express Featuring family-friendly
fun aboard its decorated trolleys during the day followed
by its extra spooky rides at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. EAST
TROY ELECTRIC RAILROAD For more information visit
www.easttroyrr.org
or call (262) 642-3263. |
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November 2-4, 2007 |
Taste of the Holidays-Lake Geneva,
see exquisite holiday decor ideas, sample amazing specialty
appetizers, find the best holiday fashions, sample delicious
dinner & dessert wines, start your holiday gift shopping,
create beautiful holiday ornaments, enjoy a Victorian
tea & tour, win exciting raffle prizes, enjoy resort
& hotel special weekend rates. Located throughout
Lake Geneva's fine retail shops and restaurants.
(262) 245-6598 |
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| November 17, 2007 |
| 3rd Annual Turkey Trot,
Big Foot Beach State Park, 10:30am-Noon. Adult 5K Prediction
Run & KIDS 1/2 mile fun run. Win your Thanksgiving
Day Turkey! Awards, Raffle. Proceeds support Friends of
Big Foot Beach State Park. For more information contact
ClearWater Outdoor, 744 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. (262)
348-2420. |
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| November, 2007 |
| Nov. 19-Dec. 28 |
| Christmas in the Country, Grand Geneva
Resort, Lake Geneva. The holiday sights, sounds and uplifting
spirits you remember from your childhood will be on display
as Grand Geneva Resort presents its 12th annual ‘Christmas
in the Country’ beginning November 19 and running
thru December 28. This glorious festival of lights, music,
theatre, cuisine and merriment begins with the illumination
of a half million lights across the resort's 1,300 acres
of rolling countryside – one of the Midwest’s
largest lighting displays. The six-week long festival
continues inside The Lodge at Grand Geneva and features
dozens of mechanical holiday displays, daily holiday teas,
gingerbread house building contests, breakfast with Santa
and much, much more. The magic of the holidays are really
in full display at Grand Geneva with daily performances
of “Hooray for Holidays!” – A Broadway-style
musical extravaganza featuring spectacular costumes, amazing
music and fabulous dancing. The 90-minute performance
is an extravaganza of color, music, pageantry and choreography
guaranteed to deliver abundant holiday memories. Call
(800) 558-3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com |
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| November 30-Dec 2, 2007 |
| A Weekend of Holiday Celebrations.
The Festival of Lights. Downtown Lake Geneva. Tree lighting
ceremony, live entertainment including the arrival of
reindeer and Father Christmas. Activities throughout Lake
Geneva's fine retail shops and restaurants. (262) 248-4448 |
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December 1, 2007 |
| 32nd Annual Great Electric Children's Christmas
Parade, Downtown Lake Geneva, 5 pm (262) 248-4416. |
|
| December 2, 2007 |
| "Broad Street" Concert Series,
4 p.m. "Nine Lessons and Carols", performed
by an excellent ecumenical choir from several area churches.
Holy Communion Episcopal Church, 320 Broad Street, Lake
Geneva, WI (262)248-3522. |
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| December, 2007 |
| Nov. 19-Dec. 28 |
| Christmas in the Country, Grand Geneva
Resort, Lake Geneva. The holiday sights, sounds and uplifting
spirits you remember from your childhood will be on display
as Grand Geneva Resort presents its 12th annual ‘Christmas
in the Country’ beginning November 19 and running
thru December 28. This glorious festival of lights, music,
theatre, cuisine and merriment begins with the illumination
of a half million lights across the resort's 1,300 acres
of rolling countryside – one of the Midwest’s
largest lighting displays. The six-week long festival
continues inside The Lodge at Grand Geneva and features
dozens of mechanical holiday displays, daily holiday teas,
gingerbread house building contests, breakfast with Santa
and much, much more. The magic of the holidays are really
in full display at Grand Geneva with daily performances
of “Hooray for Holidays!” – A Broadway-style
musical extravaganza featuring spectacular costumes, amazing
music and fabulous dancing. The 90-minute performance
is an extravaganza of color, music, pageantry and choreography
guaranteed to deliver abundant holiday memories. Call
(800) 558-3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com |
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| December 8 & 9, 15 &
16, 2007 |
| Holiday Express Ride with your favorite
holiday characters in heated trolleys departing from and
returning to The Elegant Farmer Depot only. EAST
TROY ELECTRIC RAILROAD For more information visit
www.easttroyrr.org
or call (262) 642-3263. |
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| (This Information was provided by the Lake
Geneva Chamber of Commerce) |
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