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JAN. 1: Cool Fool Kite Festival: More than 50 kites will take to the skies representing various countries during this family-friendly event. Ice sculpting and horse drawn buggy rides will take place during the day. Veterans Park, Milwaukee. Giftofwings.com. JAN. 3: All Ages LessonJam: An open jam session for young musicians. Amps, mics, drums and PA provided. Facilitated by professional musicians and music instructors. Registration at 2:45 p.m. $10 participation fee per Musician, others free. The LessonWorks Studio, 712 Ohio St., Oshkosh, 920-237-0810. Gallery Walk: Walk through historic downtown Oshkosh and tour the galleries, 6-9 p.m. WINTER FARM MARKET: City Centre, downtown Appleton, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (every Saturday through March). INDOOR FARMER’S MARKET: Featuring Keune Authentic Foods and Suzie Q Fish Market. The Urban Frog, 164 North Broadway, Green Bay, every Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. OSHKOSH AREA WRITERS CLUB: Oshkosh Public Library, 10 a.m. Chess Club: All ages welcome, Harmony Café, Appleton, every Saturday, noon-3 p.m. JAN. 4: Weekly Meditation Group: Designed for everyone, no experience needed. Touching Tranquility Meditation Group, 180 Main St., Menasha, 9 a.m. 920-858-7735. Fox Valley Reiki Healing and Learning Clinic: Touching Tranquility Meditation Group, 180 Main St., Menasha, 7 p.m. JAN. 5: Digital TV Transition Information: Presented by represetatives of Wiscosnin Public Television, Neenah Public Library, 2 p.m. Etcetera: GLBT gathering for ages 18-24, Harmony Café, Appleton, 6 p.m. (every Monday). SPECTRUM: GLBT gathering for ages 18 and up, Harmony Café, Appleton, 7 p.m. (every Monday). JAN. 6: ZEN MEDITATION: First Congregational Church, 137 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Green Bay Juggling Club: Open to anyone interested in juggling. Westside YMCA, Howard (YMCA membership not required). Every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. Free 920-309-1840 JAN. 7: A Peaceful Mind Through Meditation: Designed for everyone, no experience needed. Touching Tranquility Meditation Group, 180 Main St., Menasha, 9 a.m. 920-858-7735. COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE: All ages and skill levels welcome. We supply the drums. Every Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., 803 Waugoo Ave., Oshkosh. GLBT Gatherings: Harmony Café, Appleton, every Weds. JAN. 8: Elvis’ 74th Birthday Party: Elvis tribute artists pay homage to the King, Van Abel’s, Kaukauna, 5:30 p.m. JAN. 10: Ice Cold Beer Festival: The 11th annual fest features Midwest microbreweries offering samples of their finest brews to raise money for the Lakeland Hospice in Woodruff. Public beer tasting and hors d’ouevres, 1:30-4:30 p.m.. Advance and at-door tickets sold. The Waters of Minocqua, 877- 992-8377. Ragdolls: The Experience of a Holocaust Survivor: Appleton resident Henry Golde will recount his memories of the Holocaust. Neville Public Museum, Green Bay, 7 p.m. JAN. 14: Scene Society for Beer Enjoyment: Sampling AB’s Winter’s Bourbon Cask Ale, O’Marro’s Public House, Oshkosh, 5-7 p.m. Natural History Lecture Series: Join Eddie Heath, an aquatic ecologist at Onterra, LLC, as he presents Lake Management Planning, Neville Public Museum, Green Bay, 6:30 p.m. JAN. 17: Picture This Gallery Public Open House: The Wisconsin Natural Resources Foundation will highlight the work they do to help preserve the natural areas of the state. Enjoy the award-winning photographs of Bill Pielsticker that capture Wisconsin’s hidden treasure and learn about what the NRF is doing to protect them. 2631 N Meade Street, Appleton. JAN. 19: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Memorial Chapel, Lawrence University, Appleton, 6:30 p.m. Keynote speaker Bola Delano-Oriaran will present “Beyond Dr. King’s Dream: Next Steps.” JAN. 24: Toward Harmony with Nature Conference: Day-long seminar on native landscaping sponsored by Fox Valley Area Chapter of Wild Ones. Keynote speaker is Robert Jeske, professor of anthropology and director of the Archaeological Research Laboratory at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His topic is “There was no Wilderness: The Oak Savanna/Prairie as a Cultural Landscape.” Hilton Garden Inn, Oshklosh. Contact Karen, 920-987-5587, or e-mail Harmony@for-wild.org. JAN. 31: Winterfest On Broadway: The sixth annual Green Bay Winterfest On Broadway features ice sculptors creating masterpieces on Broadway between Dousman St. and Howard St.. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Creative Journey: Origami, Appleton Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. DEC. 3: Book Club: “The Runaway Quilt” by Jennifer Chiaverni at Apple Blossom Books, 513 N. Main St., Oshkosh. 6 p.m. Conversation Hour: Moderated discussion circles over lunch, Harmony Café, Appleton, noon-1 p.m. Barlow Planetarium public shows: 6 p.m. “Season of Light” (holiday show); 7 p.m. “Wisconsin Skies” (astronomy show); 8 p.m. “Holiday Magic” (holiday laser show). UWFox, Menasha. (Fridays through Dec. 19). Barlow Planetarium public shows: 1:30 p.m. “Season of Light”; 2:30 p.m. “Spirit of America”; 3:30 & 7 p.m. “Wisconsin Skies: Meteors”; 8 p.m. “Pink Floyd: The Wall,” Barlow Planetarium, UWFox, Menasha (Saturdays through Dec. 20). GEOLOGY CLUB: Club holiday party. Neville Public Museum, Green Bay, 7 p.m. Creative Journey: Holiday party, Appleton Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY: Video night, Neville Public Museum, Green Bay, 7 p.m. Softer Point of View: A Collection of Christmas Stories read by Carol Jegen and friends, ladies only dinner program at Atlas Coffee Mill & Café, Appleton. Dinner, dessert & program $16.95; RSVP 920-734-6871, ext. 303. Afternoon Board Games: Play Favorite Board Games at the Appleton Public Library, 12:30-2:30 p.m. PLANETARIUM SHOWS: 1:30 p.m., Season Of Light Holiday Show; 2:30 & 8 p.m., Holiday Magic Laser Show; 3:30 & 7 p.m.; Wisconsin Skies: Solstice Astronomy Show; 6 p.m., Season Of Light Holiday Show; Barlow Planetarium, UW-Fox Valley, Menasha. PLANETARIUM SHOWS: 1:30 & 6 p.m., Season Of Light Holiday Show; 2:30 & 8 p.m., Holiday Magic Laser Show; 3:30 & 7 p.m.; Wisconsin Skies: Solstice Astronomy Show; 8 p.m., Pink Floyd “The Wall” Laser Show; Barlow Planetarium, UW-Fox Valley, Menasha. PLANETARIUM SHOWS: 1:30 p.m., Season Of Light Holiday Show; 2:30 p.m., Holiday Magic Laser Show; 3:30 p.m.; Wisconsin Skies: Solstice Astronomy Show; Barlow Planetarium, UW-Fox Valley, Menasha. CONCERTS JAN. 8: Lawrence Jazz Writers Concert: Shattuck Hall 46, Lawrence University, Appleton, 4:30 p.m. JAN. 10: Metropolitan Opera Live: Puccini’s La Rondine, Hollywood Cinema, Grand Chute, noon. JAN. 11: Lawrence Academy of Music Chamber Ensembles: Harper Hall, Lawrence University, Appleton, 2 p.m. JAN. 12: Metallica: With Machine Head and The Sword. Bradley Center, Milwaukee, 7 p.m. JAN. 13: Noche Flamenca with Soledad Barrio: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, 7:30 p.m. JAN. 17: John Bruce organ concert series: Featuring Paul Weber, assistant professor of music and director of the organ program at Franciscan University of Steubenville. St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, 2 p.m. Master Class: Wendy Warner, cello, Lawrence University Music-Drama Center, 259, 1 p.m. JAN. 22: Vocal Jazz Performance Project: Lawrence University senior Jane Hulburt, Lawrence University Harper Hall, 8 p.m. JAN. 24: Ava: Vocalist Janet Planet joins pianist John Harmon to perform Harmon’s jazz opera. Engler Center for the Performing Arts, Chilton High School, 7 p.m. englercenter.com. Metropolitan Opera Live: Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice, Hollywood Cinema, Grand Chute, noon. JAN. 28: Guest-Faculty Recital: Erica Kiesewetter, violin, and Catherine Kautsky, piano, Lawrence University Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. JAN. 30: Master Class: Byron Stripling, jazz trumpet, Lawrence University, Shattuck Hall, 163, 3 p.m. Lawrence University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble: Lawrence Memorial Chapel, 8 p.m. DEC. 2: Faculty Recital: Featuring David Cowley on cello; $5 for general admission, $3 for non-UW Oshkosh students, $1 for children 12 and younger, free for UW Oshkosh students, Music Hall, Arts and Communication Center, UW-Oshkosh, 7:30 p.m. POLKA JAM SESSION: American Legion Post 364, Winneconne, 7-10 p.m. FACULTY RECITAL: David Cowley, cello, Music Hall, UW-Oshkosh, 7:30 p.m. DEC. 3: UWGB WOODWIND ENSEMBLE: Weidner Center, Green Bay, 7:30 p.m. String Chamber Music: Harper Hall, Lawrence University, Appleton, 8 p.m. Symphony Orchestra: Music Hall, Arts and Communication Center, UW-Oshkosh, 7:30 p.m. Tristan und Isolde (Wagner): Presented live by the Metropolitan Opera on 89.3 WPNE-FM, 10 a.m. Dec. 7: Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Music Hall, Arts and Communication Center, UW-Oshkosh, 3 p.m. Music @ the Library: Featuring Amy Danke performing instrumental Christmas music, 2-3 p.m. UWGB WIND SYMPHONY & SYMPHONIC BAND: Weidner Center, Green Bay, 7:30 p.m. The Queen of Spades (Tchaikovsky): Presented live by the Metropolitan Opera on 89.3 WPNE-FM, 11:30 p.m. Thaïs (Massenet): Presented live by the Metropolitan Opera on 89.3 WPNE-FM, 11 a.m. The Magic Flute (Mozart): Presented live by the Metropolitan Opera on 89.3 WPNE-FM, noon. 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JAN. 26: The Land of Oz: Silent film with organ accompaniment by Frank Rippl, History Museum at the Castle, Appleton, 6:30 p.m. THEATRE & DANCE JAN. 2: Ballroom Dance Social: Crystal Ballroom, Hilbert, 8-11p.m. JAN. 4: Ballroom Dance Mixer: Crystal Ballroom, Hilbert, 2-5 p.m. JAN. 5: Folk Dancers of the Fox Valley: Smith Park Memorial Building, Menasha, 7-9:40 p.m.; lessons at 7 p.m., no partner needed. JAN. 16: Wild Space Dance Company: “Snow,” new choreography inspired by winter’s impact, presented by the Milwaukee-based dance troupe. Lawrence University, Stansbury Theatre, 8 p.m. Adults: $10; seniors and students: $5. 920-832-6749. DEC. 4: Argentine Tango: Presented by Fox Valley Tango Club, Atlas Coffee Mill & Café, Appleton. Lessons first & third Thursdays; Practices fourth & fifth Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., $5 per person per evening. 920-203-0869. DEC. 31: Let Me Be Frank Productions New Years Eve: A fast-paced night of comedy and music. Meyer Theatre, Green Bay, 9 p.m. Tickets - $55. Couples $50 each. Includes champagne, party favors and appetizers. DINING EVENTS DEC. 4, 11: NEVILLE DINNER PROGRAM: Enjoy the Singing Hands Bell Choir of Redeemer Lutheran Church as they perform on 50 bronze handbells. Neville Public Museum, Green Bay, 5 p.m. nevillepublicmuseum.org. DEC. 6: Free breakfast: Sponsored by the Feed the Hungry Small Group. No free will offering will be expected, nor asked. All are welcome. First United Church of Christ, Green Bay, 8-10 a.m. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Poppa’s café, Neenah, 7-9 a.m. DEC. 8: Holiday Memories Benefit: Wine and appetizers in Neville Public Museum’s Frankenthal Gallery, 6 p.m.; holiday dinner by Big Tomatoes at 6:45 p.m., and a performance by the Preble Center Stage Showcase Choir at 8 p.m. $50 per person and tables of four, six, or eight are available. 920-448-7847 Dec. 10: 6-Course Wine & Dine Event: With Tom Jensen, Wine Specialist from Badger Liquor, Atlas Coffee Mill & Café, Appleton. 920-734-6871 $32.95 per person. DEC. 27: holiday dinner and tour: Enjoying a 5 course meal by candlelight served in the house dining rooms. Following the meal, explore this Civil War home by candlelight, escape through secret passageways and the underground tunnel. Featured on the History Channel’s “Secret Passages”. Victorian costumes are available on site for the dinner and tour. Allow an hour before dining to select your attire and an additional $25 per person for rental of your ensemble. Historic Octagon House, Fond du Lac, 6 p.m., $45. 920-922-1608. COMEDY DEC. 3-6: JR BROW: Skyline Comedy Café, Appleton. DEC. 4-6: Comedy City: Two teams of comedians compete for laughs by creating impromptu scenes every weekend. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. $7, $5 students on Thursdays; $10, $8 students Fridays, Saturdays. Reservations recommended. Comedy City, 380 Main Ave., De Pere. DEC. 10-13: JOHN ROY: Skyline Comedy Café, Appleton. DEC. 14: BRIAN REGAN: Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton, 7:30 p.m. DEC. 17-20: JESSE JOYCE: Skyline Comedy Café, Appleton. DEC. 26-27: MIKE MERRYFIELD: Skyline Comedy Café, Appleton. CHILDREN & TEENS JAN. 6: GLBT PARTNERSHIP: For ages 14-18, Harmony Café, Appleton, 6 p.m. (every Tuesday). JAN. 7: NAMI TEEN MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP: Harmony Café, Appleton, 4:30 p.m. (every Weds.). KIDS READING TO CANINES: Register a child to read for 15 minutes at a scheduled morning time to a certified therapy dog. To register a child in grades 1-4, call Sue at 920-832-6187 EXHIBITS FIGHTING THE FIRES OF HATE: AMERICA AND THE NAZI BOOK BURNINGS: The exhibit focuses on how the book burnings became a potent symbol during World War II in America’s battle against Nazism and concludes by examining their continued impact on American politics, literature and popular culture. Nevile Public Museum, Green Bay (through Jan. 11). The Art of Jan Brett: This interactive exhibit features adventure areas, original artwork and biweekly programming that bring the world of this admired children’s author illustrator to life. Oshkosh Public Museum (through Feb. 1). Marc Chagall: The first exhibition to be held in Northeastern Wisconsin of one of the 20th century’s most accomplished artists, Marc Chagall. This exhibition features watercolors, hand-painted etchings and other works on paper. Appleton Art Center, 111 W. College Avenue (through Jan. 12). Victorian Christmas: The History of Electric Tree Lights: Hearthstone Museum, Appleton (through Jan. 10). Art Annual: A juried multi-media art exhibition including paintings, 2-D and 3-D pieces, done by artists who live in either NE Wisconsin or the Upper Peninsula. Neville Public Museum, Green Bay (through Feb. 1). Big Ideas, Small Packages: Explore the continuum of glassworking techniques and their applications in contemporary forms that honor the scale and technical mastery of glass paperweights and other glass sculptural forms. Admission is always free. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Neenah (through Feb. 21). HOMETOWN ADVANTAGE: THE COMMUNITY AND THE PACKERS: Video exhibit featuring five short films focusing on the Packers relationship with the local community, Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. The Times They Are A-Changin’: An exhibit about people and events that influenced the 1960s in the Fox Valley, Outagamie Museum, Appleton. Digging up Archeology: New London Public Museum (through Jan. 10). PERMANENT COLLECTION: 20th century art including original works by George Segal, Ernst Trova, Victor Vasarely, Robert Indiana, LeRoy Neiman and Denny Dent. Gail Floether Steinhilber Art Gallery , Reeve Union, UW-Oshkosh. Nutcracker in the Castle: Paine Art Center and Gardens presents the Nutcracker story within the historic estate’s ornate interiors. Paine Art Center and Gardens, 1410 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, 920-235-6903 (through Jan. 11). A TASTE OF SCANDINAVIA: Brown County Public Library, Green Bay. JAN. 23: Lawrence University Art Exhibition Opening: The Art of Satire and the work of Benjamin Rinehart, Wriston Art Center, 6 p.m. JAN. 24: Wisconsin Visual Artists: Neville Public Museum, Green Bay (through April 5).
MONDAY, JAN. 5 TUESDAY, JAN. 6 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 THURSDAY, JAN. 8 FRIDAY, JAN. 9 SATURDAY, JAN. 10 SUNDAY, JAN. 11 MONDAY, JAN . 12 TUESDAY, JAN. 13 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14 THURSDAY, JAN. 15 FRIDAY, JAN. 16 SATURDAY, JAN. 17 SUNDAY, JAN. 18 MONDAY, JAN. 19 TUESDAY, JAN. 20 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 THURSDAY, JAN. 22 FRIDAY, JAN. 23 SATURDAY, JAN. 24 SUNDAY, JAN. 25 MONDAY, JAN. 26 TUESDAY, JAN. 27 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 THURSDAY, JAN. 29 FRIDAY, JAN. 30 SATURDAY, JAN. 31 KARAOKE American Legion Club, Appleton: First and third Wednesday.
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