Saturday, December 3, 2011. Approximately 9:15 pm arrival. Tradition began in '99 w/a few stops & a few lights on a train. Thousands of lights & a live music show later, it's the only fundraiser of its kind for food banks. The train has 14 decorated rail cars including a modified box car turned traveling stage for performers. Hundreds of thousands of Xmas lights set the train aglow while thousands of spectators take in the sight. The only request-please donate money & non-perishable food items which stay in the community & keep the train coming back! FREE but please donate to the food pantry. Intersection of Cottonwood & Pawling Avenues, 301 Pawling Avenue, Hartland, Waukesha County. Call 262-367-7059. E-mail: admin@hartland-wi.org Web: www.hartland-wi.org Subjects: Holidays, Trains, Families [E-85290]
Single Day Events
New Berlin Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 3, 2011. 3 pm. The Prospect Lions Club, in partnership with the City of New Berlin and the Holiday Inn Express and La Quinta hotels will be sponsoring the 16th annual Christmas parade.The parade will step off at 3 pm from the intersection of Moorland Road and National Avenue. Featured in the parade will be Santa riding in a sleigh pulled by live reindeer, three wise men with live camels, a live nativity scene.Visits with Santa following the parade. Prospect Lions Club, 15000 W Cleveland Ave Apt 14, New Berlin, Waukesha County. Call 262-797-8746. Subjects: Parades [E-84818]
Lunch and Learn, "Historic German Holiday Traditions"
Wednesday, December 7, 2011. 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Lunch and Learn, "Historic German Holiday Traditions" - December 7, 11:30am - 12:30pm: Enjoy lunch, then a presentation by a costumed educator from the Elmbrook Historical Society on German holiday traditions from the 1800s, with several hands-on artifacts! Fee: $8 per person, includes lunch and museum admission. $8 includes lunch. Waukesha County Museum, 101 West Main Street, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262 521 2859. Subjects: Historic, Holidays, Games [E-85439]
Christ Is Come Christmas Tour
Friday, December 9, 2011. 7 pm. Christ Is Come Tour. Big Daddy Weave with guest Dara Mc Clean. 7pm Doors open at 6pm VIP entry at 4:45 Tickets available at the Waukesha County Expo Center M-F 8am-4:30pm. A special Ticket Outlet is available at Olson's Ace Hardware DURING the Waukesha Holiday Parade ONLY 4-6pm! $15 Advance $20 Door. $35 V I P. Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-548-7200. Subjects: Music, Families, Religion [E-85377]
Waukesha Area Symphonic Band: Holiday Music
Friday, December 9, 2011. 7:30 pm. This 70 member ensemble's big sound coupled with your favorite Holiday Music will put you right in the spirit of the season. Looking for the majestic sound of the brass? How about some jazzy woodwinds? Is it the holiday season without Sleigh Ride? Admission is $5, or free with a donation of 5 or more non-perishable foods items that will be donated to the Food Pantry of Waukesha County. $5. Carroll University, 218 N. East Avenue, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-370-6129. Subjects: Holidays, Music, Families [E-85381]
Holiday Bus Trip
Saturday, December 10, 2011. 9 am - 5 pm. Holiday Bus Trip - December 10, 9am - 5pm: Join the museum for a guided trip to Sheboygan! We will visit the Sheboygan Museum for a guided tour of two decorated historic homes and the Christmas exhibit. Then enjoy a special lunch at the Osthoff Resort and spend the afternoon at the Christmas Market! Fee: $50 Member, $55 Non-Member. Registration deadline is November 25. $55, $50 for members. Waukesha County Museum, 101 West Main Street, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262 521 2859. Subjects: Holidays, Homes, Museums [E-85440]
Holiday Floral Centerpiece Workshop
Tuesday, December 13, 2011. 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. Join the Waukesha County Museum at Waukesha Floral for a special workshop! Create one of three centerpieces to display during your holiday festivities. Centerpieces include real and artificial flowers and greenery, and a wide variety of ribbons and decorations to match your home decor. Your arrangement will last the whole month long! Instructors will be on hand to assist you. This event is perfect for all age and experience levels. Registration required by December 9. $45. Waukesha County Museum, 101 West Main Street, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262 521 2859 ext 224. Subjects: Holidays, Crafts, FarmMarkets [E-85441]
Discovery Club, "Terrific Tunes"
Wednesday, December 14, 2011. 10 am - 11 am. Discovery Club, "Terrific Tunes" - December 14, 10-11am: Hear historic music, compete in a dance-off, go on a music hunt, listen to a fairy tale, make instruments, and of course make your own music as the Discovery Club Band. Designed for ages 3 - 5 years. Fee: $3 per person.Museum admission is included. Registration is required by the Monday before each program. Please call (262) 521-2859 ext. 224 to reserve your spot! $3 per person. Waukesha County Museum, 101 West Main Street, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262 521 2859. Subjects: Kids, Music, Museums [E-85442]
FREE Infant/Toddler Clinic
Saturday, December 17, 2011. 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Special clinic offered for families interested in baby and toddler classes. Gives general information about Swimtastic and a free sample lesson. What better way to see if Swimtastic is the right fit for your family. Free. Swimtastic Swim School, 900 Tesch Court, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call (262) 549-SWIM (7946). Subjects: Parents, Kids, Education [E-83716]
Lunch and Learn, "Preserving Memories"
Wednesday, January 11, 2012. 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Enjoy lunch from 11:30am-12pm, then hear from the B&L Photo Lab on the history of photography, what the digital revolution means to the future of our photographic histories, and how to preserve and restore your photographs. The audience is encouraged to come with questions and to bring any photos they would like to ask about. Fee: $8 per person, lunch and museum admission is included. To register, please call (262)521-2859, ext. 224 by January 10th. $8 includes lunch. Waukesha County Museum, 101 West Main Street, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262 521 2859. Subjects: Photography, Historic, Museums [E-85497]
JanBoree: "Sensational Science"
Saturday, January 21, 2012. 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. Enjoy a special performance of "Sensational Science" by our zany mad scientist Steve Belliveau of Getting Excited About Science! Shows contain eye-boggling experiments. Show times are 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm. Museum Lab open from 10am - 3pm. Families can perform wild experiments, including making slime to take home! Performance, activities and the entire museum will be FREE all day. Stop by for free hot chocolate and stay for the weird, wacky, wild world of science! Free. Waukesha County Museum, 101 West Main Street, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262 521 2859. Subjects: Historic, Science, Museums [E-85498]
Wisconsin Wind Orchestra Concert
Saturday, January 28, 2012. 8 pm. Intimate performance by Carroll's resident professional ensemble. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Carroll University Humphrey Memorial Chapel, 238 N East Ave, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-524-7633. Subjects: Music, Education [E-84799]
Events Spanning Multiple Days
Carroll University Madrigal Dinner
Saturday, December 3, 2011 through Sunday, December 4, 2011. 4 pm. Annual Renaissance feast prior to Christmas at Carroll concert. In the Stackner Ballroom of Campus Center, 101 N. East Ave., Waukesha. $35, tickets available after Oct. 19, includes a reserved-seat ticket to Christmas at Carroll. Call 262.524.7182 for a reservation form. $35. Carroll University Campus Center, 101 N East Ave, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-524-7182. Subjects: Music, Education, Historic [E-84795]
Christmas at Carroll Concert
Saturday, December 3, 2011 through Sunday, December 4, 2011. 4 pm. Annual vocal and instrumental performance by Carroll student ensembles. Reserved seating. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors. Carroll University Shattuck Music Center, 218 N East Ave, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-524-7633. Subjects: Music, Holidays, Education [E-84796]
Carroll Senior Art Majors Thesis Exhibition
Sunday, December 4, 2011 through Tuesday, December 13, 2011. Daily. Exhibit by graduating art majors in the Rowe Art Gallery of Humphrey Art Center, 238 N. East Ave., Waukesha. Reception Sunday, Dec. 4, 3-5 p.m. Visit Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2-4 p.m.; free and open to the public. Free. Carroll University Humphrey Art Center, 238 N East Ave, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-524-7244. Subjects: Art, Education, Galleries [E-84797]
MainStage Academy of Dance Presents the ballet "Nutcracker"
Friday, December 16, 2011 through Sunday, December 18, 2011. 7:30 pm Fri and Sat 2 pm Sun. This holiday season we invite you to experience the joy and the wonder as a young girls dream comes to life. Enter this magical world and share in the celebration. Brought to you by artistic director Eddy Bray and the MainStage Academy of Dance. For ticket information contact the OAC box office or visit us on line. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Oconomowoc Food Pantry. $1.00 of every ticket sold will be split between two charities in Oconomowoc. $14.50 Adults $12.00 for students. Oconomowoc Arts Center, 641 E. Forest Street, Oconomowoc, Waukesha County. Call 262-965-5763. Subjects: Ballet, Holidays, Community [E-85416]
History's Superheroes!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011 through Friday, December 30, 2011. 10 am - 4:30 pm. History's Superheroes! - December 28-30, 10am - 4:30pm: Visit various activity stations to learn about tall tales figures, which were the superheroes of the 1800s! Make a superhero costume, play games, perform experiments, and create craft projects! Free with museum admission Regular Museum Admission: Adults $6, Seniors $5, Students $3, Children 5 and under free. Waukesha County Museum, 101 West Main Street, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262 521 2859. Subjects: Kids, Historic, Museums [E-85443]
deer apples
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 through Saturday, December 31, 2011. 10 am to 5 pm. Deer apples for sale approx 50 lb bags for 6.00. We also have a variety of other apples including honey crisps, maple syrup, jellies and jams, potatoes, onions, tomatoes and sweet potatoes to name a few Auntie Evies Orchard, 18900 W. National Ave, New Berlin, Waukesha County. Call 262-271-5030. Subjects: Agriculture, Food, Hunting [E-85407]
Fitness Walking Clinic
Saturday, April 16, 2011 through Saturday, December 31, 2011. 9:15 am - 10:15 am. Learn to walk like an Olympian! Sessions are on-going 1 hour learn-by-doing clinics every Saturday from 9:15am - 10:15am. Learn the technique of fitness walking, increase walking speed and enhance your exercise program with various scheduled topics discussed after the walk. $5 Fee for the 1 hr. session. Mukwonago Athletic Club, 727 County Road NN East, Mukwonago, Waukesha County. Call 262-363-2212. Subjects: Walking, Fitness, Health [E-82056]
Waukesha Expo Market
Saturday, January 14, 2012 through Sunday, January 15, 2012. Sat 9 a - 4 pm Sun 9 am - 3 pm. Estate & Attic Treasures, Antiques, Collectibles, Coins, Jewelry, Art, Glass, Pottery, Furniture & Repair Services, Advertising, Depression Glass, Sports Items, Old Toys, Candles & Soaps, Watkins, Avon, Nick Nacks, Unique Gift Items & More!! For Vendor Information call Jeff at 414.587.8225 $4 Admission or $2 PLUS 2 Non Perishable Food Items for Local Food Pantryission or $. Waukesha County Expo Arena, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 414-587-8225. Subjects: Art, Antiques, FleaMarkets [E-84876]
Milwaukee Area Teachers of Art Exhibition
Saturday, January 14, 2012 through Saturday, February 11, 2012. Daily. Recent work by local art teachers in the Marceil Pultorak Atrium Gallery and Rowe Art Gallery of Humphrey Art Center, 238 N. East Ave., Waukesha. Visit Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2-4 p.m. Reception Saturday, Jan. 21, 6-8 p.m. All visits free and open to the public. Free. Carroll University Humphrey Art Center, 238 N East Ave, Waukesha, Waukesha County. Call 262-524-7244. Subjects: Art, Education, Galleries [E-84798]