http://www.wisevents.com/Upcoming Events for WisEventsen-usWed, 08 Sep 2010 06:34:55 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=354Chasin\' Mason hits the stage at 9:30 pm. Get here early to get in... once we\'re full you\'re out of luck! A cover charge will apply. Rooted in country and laced with rock \'n roll, Chasin\' Mason is a Wisconsin based group and one of the hottest up and coming bands in country music. A melting pot of musical influences, Chasin\' Mason mixes Merle and Mellencamp with U2 and Keith Urban to create their Rockin’ edge with a story to tell. The guys borrow their style, and passion from their diverse pasts. Pulling from musical families, hard childhoods, wrong crowds, and right girls, Chasin’ Mason plays Real Life Real Loud!!! Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:30:00 -0600http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=354http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=355Kids, parents, grandparents and book lovers are invited to a special story time with local author Kate Stormer. Kate will be reading one of her books that teach kids about strangers. After the reading kids will be able to meet special guest K9 Officer Rico. $3 From every book sale will be donated to the Dane County K9 Unit. PLUS if you make a donation to the Dane County K9 Unit Kate will give you a FREE book, \"The Rescue of Little Red\". The book read at the story time, \"A Stranger in Casey\'s World\", plus two other books in the same series will be offered at a special price of $10 each for the fundraiser (regular price $16.95). Fundraiser will continue thru Feb 20. To purchase a book or make a donation to receive a FREE book visit CH Pet Gifts. Books can also be purchased online at http://www.chpetgifts.com/. Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:00:00 -0600http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=355http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=352Fish registration begins at 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Smokey\'s Muskie Shop launch. Main event taking place at the Waterfront across the street. PORK LOIN raffles, Fill your freezer, Super Meat Raffles and tons of chances to win great prizes from our many other raffles! This event was packed last year, this is a don\'t miss event! Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=352http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=35714 South Artists will present its third annual Spring Art Show at the Fitchburg Community Center, 5520 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25. The scheduled hours are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on both days. 26 highly skilled artisans from 14 South Artists will display a wide variety of quality fine art during the two-day show. Categories include painting, mixed media, photography, pottery, jewelry, glass art/fused glass, woodworking, fiber arts, etc.Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0600http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=357http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=356“Gala 2010: Electricity!!!” March 11th, 12th and 13th at 7:30 PM and March 13th and 14th at 2:00 PM. All performances held at the Menomonee Falls North Auditorium, N88 W16750 Garfield Dr in Menomonee Falls, 53051. Tickets: adults $14, students/seniors $12. Special Sunday, March 14th promotion – $7.00 tickets for seniors/students. For additional information please visit our website at aokwi.org or call 262-251-5225.Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:30:00 -0600http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=356http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=356“Gala 2010: Electricity!!!” March 11th, 12th and 13th at 7:30 PM and March 13th and 14th at 2:00 PM. All performances held at the Menomonee Falls North Auditorium, N88 W16750 Garfield Dr in Menomonee Falls, 53051. Tickets: adults $14, students/seniors $12. Special Sunday, March 14th promotion – $7.00 tickets for seniors/students. For additional information please visit our website at aokwi.org or call 262-251-5225.Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:30:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=356http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=366REAL country music made by REAL people. No top 40. the Rockin\' H Ranch proudly presents: southern Wisconsin\'s finest country / alt.country / western swing / rockabilly / americana / bluegrass / country western / cow punk / & roots rock bands. The 2010 line up includes: Kristy Larson honky tonk trio, Desperate Ottos, Rough Rider, the deVillebillies, & The MidwesternersThu, 25 Mar 2010 14:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=366http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=359The Kiel Municipal Band presents its 4th annual German Night A German concert by the Kiel Municipal Band, authentic German Dinner, and dancing with the Jerry Schneider Band Tickets are $25 per guest. Send check payable to the Kiel Municipal Band, 621 Sixth Street, Kiel, WI 53042. For more information, visit www.kielmunicipalband.org. Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:30:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=359http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=370Business owners have constant, ever-changing demands for their attention. Important “to-do” items can be subsumed by the ongoing rush, leaving an empty feeling at the end of the day that little was seemingly accomplished. An April 22 workshop will teach business owners how to regain control using a simple motto: “The system is the solution.” By identifying and implementing a system that matches their operation, business owners can operate more effectively and reconnect with their original passion for the company. The workshop is the first of six monthly Growth Coach seminars addressing the needs of business owners. “With all the daily demands of running a business, many owners can easily get bogged down by distractions and ‘got-a-minute’ interruptions,” said Gwen Nelson, owner of The Growth Coach and a veteran small business owner and adviser. “This workshop will help them refocus on developing a system that will maximize productivity and efficiency, and put them back in control where they should be.” Designing a business to be more systems-oriented can produce predictable and consistent results, Nelson added. As a result, owners can think more strategically and long-term. Other seminars in the series will address marketing, sales, effective management, using technology and developing a business exit strategy. Each workshop is $29. Participants can save $70 by registering for the entire series by April 20. Registration and more information are available by calling (262) 939-1554. Using proven coaching and mentoring methods, The Growth Coach is dedicated to helping small businesses in southeastern Wisconsin operate effectively and profitably. Nelson brings more than 17 years of business experience, plus a background in teaching and counseling, to help small business executives become more focused, efficient and productive. Using a highly systematic process developed by The Growth Coach, she helps executives achieve immediate and tangible professional and personal growth. Growth Coach® is the only pure business coaching franchise system located throughout North America with the single purpose of helping to drive the success and balance the lives of business owners. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=370http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=372The Kickapoo region will celebrate this 40th anniversary of Earth Day in the park at Readstown WI There will be several large tents and an indoor community building. The Environmental Chautauqua Tent will feature music, theatre and inspiration from the Bad Axe Blues Band, Raw Milk, Dharmatrain and much more. The Kinderwald tent will be for kids and adults as well with puppetry and mask making by Madison\'s Mad Procession Puppeteers, seed planting and face painting. The Land Speaks tent will feature a series of lectures and discussions on a range of topics including land stewardship, archeology, sustainability and environmental topics. This will be a wonderful day full of music, theatre,and local food and conversation about how to best care for our beautiful region and our one planet. Noon to midnight, free 608 735 4117, kickapooearthday.wordpress.com/Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=372http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=35814 South Artists will present its third annual Spring Art Show at the Fitchburg Community Center, 5520 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25. This year\'s event will run for two days, as was done last year, because of the tremendous success of the show in 2009. The scheduled hours are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on both days. 26 highly skilled artisans from the 14 South Artists will display a wide variety of quality fine art during the two-day show. Categories include painting, mixed media, photography, pottery, jewelry, glass art/fused glass, woodworking, fiber arts, etc. Sat, 24 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=358http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=375For most people, Social Security is a simple equation. They work. They pay in. They retire. They collect benefits. In truth, Social Security offers many opportunities for retired workers to supplement their income further. A well-planned strategy can increase the benefit levels that recipients get from the longstanding federal program. “Savvy Social Security Planning,” will examine strategies to boost Social Security income under the program’s benefit guidelines. The seminar will examine how payments are calculated and the effect of other income on benefits. “Most workers pay into Social Security all their lives and plan to collect benefits immediately upon retiring,” said Terry Jannsen, CPA and President of Jannsen & Company, S.C., who will lead the seminar. “However, for those willing to consider alternative strategies, Social Security offers many opportunities to build a greater benefit down the road while still collecting income to maintain their lifestyle.” For example, few probably know that any spouse – even divorced spouses – can collect 50 percent of the benefit on their spouse’s record. By collecting just this benefit upon retirement, and delaying collection of their full personal benefit for a few years, retirees can realize a significant gain in their final benefit levels. The April 28 seminar is free, but attendees are asked to donate $10 to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Reservations are requested, and can be made by calling Darlene at (262) 513-9292. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 07:30:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=375http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=361If you’re thinking of starting, improving or expanding a business, this conference is for you! The 2010 Women’s Business Conference will connect you with the resources you need to be a success. At this full-day conference, you will learn from established members of the business community in Western Wisconsin, talk to business assistance providers, and network with hundreds of like-minded entrepreneurs. More than 75 businesses and business resources will be on hand to display their services and products in the exhibitor hall. Sixteen educational sessions and roundtables will cover a wide range of business topics. One-on-one counseling is available for you to discuss your specific business ideas with industry experts. This is the only conference of its kind in Wisconsin – just one day of education and networking could make an enormous impact on your future. Scholarships are available. Pay only $15 for the entire day if your income qualifies. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please call 715-836-7511 ext. 171 or visit the scholarship portion of our website. The 2010 Women’s Business Conference is presented by the Western Dairyland Women’s Business Center. WEBSITE: www.WomensBusinessConference.com PHONE: 715-836-7511 ext 171 DATE: Thursday, April 29, 2010 LOCATION: Plaza Hotel & Suites 1202 W Clairemont Avenue Eau Claire, WI 54701 COST: $39/$49 per person Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=361http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=353Oshkosh Violet Society presents it\'s 30th annual African violet show and sale May 1(10-4:30) & May 2(11:30-3:00). The show features magnificent African violets and related plants on exhibit and for sale. Pots, soil, and fertilizer also for sale. Live demonstrations on violet culture upon request. Free admission and parking.Sat, 01 May 2010 10:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=353http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=371This event will celebrate and support Pregnancy Support Connection\'s (PSC) longstanding outreach to young women facing crisis pregnancies. PSC is the leading organization in Waukesha County providing comprehensive services, intervention and counseling to help address the root causes leading to crisis pregnancies. Its primary focus is to break the cycle of abuse and neglect. The event will feature a “Retro Hollywood” theme with star-studded trappings. Attendees can bid on a wide variety of silent and live auction items, plus enjoy a gourmet dinner and fine wines. Join us and make a difference! The event opens at 5:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, contact Joan at (262) 524-4136 or visit www.pregnancy-support.org. Wed, 05 May 2010 17:30:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=371http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=369On Saturday, May 08, 2010, the Historic Indian Agency House kicks off its season in high style. The site is pleased to announce that it will host a lecture by nationally-renowned sampler expert and patternmaker Eileen Bennett. Bennett is the author of seven books, including 2001’s “The Evolution of Samplers: Embroidery and Sampler Time Line.” Bennett, of Jenison, Michigan, will speak on the social significance of samplers over the centuries, as well as her pet project, the Michigan Sampler Survey. With this survey, Bennett hopes to record information related to all historic samplers in the state of Michigan, including their current location and provenance. The results of this project will be invaluable to both serious researchers and casual enthusiasts for generations to come—and Bennett hopes a similar survey might take root in Wisconsin. Furthermore, in celebration of its 2010 focus on the sewing arts, the Historic Indian Agency House will introduce its latest gift shop addition: a sewing kit based on the circa-1828 Priscilla Griffiths sampler that hangs in the Kinzie bedroom of the historic house. This kit, painstakingly reproduced by Ms. Bennett and including all materials, makes it possible to recreate this historic and beautiful sampler for your own home. The doors of the site will open at 12PM, with plenty of time to take in the exhibit and even a guided tour of the historic Agency House before the 2PM featured speaker takes the stage. Light seasonal refreshments will be available to all guests. This event is free to the public (although the guided tour fee still applies) and made possible by a generous grant from the Great Circle Foundation, Inc. of East Northport, New York.Sat, 08 May 2010 14:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=369http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=376Our critters celebrate their Moms by inviting your Mom to the farm free! Spring comes to life on the farm! Baby chicks, baby ducklings, baby kid goats, baby sheep, baby calves, baby piglets, baby kittens, baby ponies...baby baby do we have babies! Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=376http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=368A celebration of community and culture, to be held on the grounds of the Historic Indian Agency House, is planned to mark the opening of the 2010 season at both this site and its sister site, Fort Winnebago Surgeons’ Quarters, both of Portage, Wisconsin. The event will take place May 16th at 2PM, featuring a cultural demonstration by Ho-Chunk youth groups, Wasira Dance Troupe and United Clans Drum Group. The talented members of these groups, ages K-12th grade, aim to spread awareness of their Native American heritage through song and dance. A pie and dessert social will follow the demonstration, made possible by generous local businesses and other volunteers. Bring your folding chair or a blanket and settle in for some family fun! The event is free to the public, with donations benefitting the continued operation of the Agency House gladly accepted. Plan to attend and help this landmark celebrate its 78th year of sharing Wisconsin’s vibrant early history. Call 608-742-6362 with any questions. Sun, 16 May 2010 14:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=368http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=388If sales are the lifeblood of a business, marketing is the heart that keeps it pumping. Yet with so many options available – from traditional print advertising to social media and blogging – many business owners might be unsure where to begin. “Marketing: What’s Your Plan?” will explore different marketing options and how they fit – or don’t fit – for individual businesses. The focus will be on identifying marketing practices that help businesses generate consistent revenue, regardless of economic trends or passing fads. It’s the second of six monthly Growth Coach seminars aimed at helping business owners think strategically and plan ahead for growth. “No business owner can get in front of each and every prospect in their marketplace,” said Gwen Nelson, owner of The Growth Coach and a veteran small business owner and adviser. “That’s why marketing is so important. Marketing helps raise market awareness and keep sales going. The challenge is knowing where to invest time and money to achieve the greatest results.” The workshop will explain how to create a marketing plan that fits a business and “systematizes” its marketing outreach, Nelson said. A panel of experts will offer ideas and commentary throughout the event. All attendees registered by May 18 will receive a free one-hour coaching session on business management and growth. Each seminar in the Growth Coach series is $29. Registration and more information are available by calling (262) 939-1554. Future workshops will address sales, effective management, using technology and developing a business exit strategy. Using proven coaching and mentoring methods, The Growth Coach is dedicated to helping small businesses in southeastern Wisconsin operate effectively and profitably. Nelson brings more than 17 years of business experience, plus a background in teaching and counseling, to help small business executives become more focused, efficient and productive. Using a highly systematic process developed by The Growth Coach, she helps executives achieve immediate and tangible professional and personal growth. Growth Coach® is the only pure business coaching franchise system located throughout North America with the single purpose of helping to drive the success and balance the lives of business owners. Thu, 20 May 2010 09:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=388http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=373The Bay View Garden And Yard Society would like to invite you and your friends to join us for our: Sixth Annual Bay View Plant Sale WHERE: South Shore Park, 2900 South Shore Drive WHEN: Saturday, June 5, 2010, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, rain or shine The Bay View Garden And Yard Society is proud to collaborate with the South Shore Farmers’ Market and Milwaukee County Parks to kick off the 2010 growing season with the popular Bay View Plant Sale at South Shore Park. Blooming in color with Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront as a backdrop, the Bay View Plant Sale hosts a variety of local, commercial plant vendors with an impressive assortment of beautiful, quality plants. Shoppers will be able to make their selections from hundreds of plants; including some of the best annuals and perennials, hanging baskets, ornamental trees and shrubs, vegetables and herbs, exotic heirloom favorites, and tropical plants. Delicious bakery and coffee will also be available for sale. Garden club members will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about gardening. Formed in 1995, the Bay View Garden And Yard Society (BVGAYS) is a group of gay, lesbian, and gay-friendly people living in Bay View who share their love of gardening by beautifying yards and public gardens throughout the Bay View community. Proceeds from the Bay View Plant Sale support many of the projects developed and maintained by the group; including the Village Roots Community Garden, the Lincoln-Howell-KK Triangle Garden, the WWII Memorial Garden on Kinnickinnic, the Pryor Avenue Iron Well, and the Fire Department Engine House on KK. Sat, 05 Jun 2010 08:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=373http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=263Custer, WI June 19-21, 2009 Energy Fair Features * Over 270 exhibitors * Over 200 workshops * Mass transit offered from Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay/Appleton, Chicago and Minneapolis. * Free hourly shuttles from Stevens Point * Clean Energy Car Show * Green Home Pavilion * Sustainable Table Workshop Area * Educator Workshops * Hands On Workshops * Food, entertainment for the whole family!Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=263http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=360On Saturday, June 26th, the Madison Scouts drum & bugle corps will be presenting the 58th Annual Drums On Parade drum & bugle corps contest. The show begins at 6:30 and will feature the finest in drum corps entertainment, including: The Madison Scouts, The Cadets, The Cavaliers, Blue Stars, Glassmen, Kilties, Minnesota Brass, Colt Cadets, Pioneer, and the Racine Scouts.Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:30:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=360http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=390No one likes being a statistic, but some are worse than others – such as the 10 million Americans annually who are victims of identity theft. This “Identity Theft Protection Seminar” at Jannsen & Company will offer information and advice on preventing identity theft, which costs Wisconsin consumers an estimated $50 million annually. While online identity theft gets a great deal of attention, the vast majority of identity theft occurs when mail is stolen, personal papers are recovered from trash, or fraudulent phone calls entice people to reveal personal information. Victims of identity theft often are unable to recover funds stolen from bank accounts, and may be liable for amounts charged fraudulently on their credit accounts. They usually spend untold amounts of time and money reclaiming their identity and credit-worthiness. “This seminar will explain what identity theft is and the many ways it occurs,” said Terry Jannsen, CPA and President of Jannsen & Company, S.C. “As with any other crime, you cannot completely control whether you will be victimized, but you can minimize your risk. This seminar will detail how a person’s identity can be compromised, how people can protect themselves, and what they should do if their identity is stolen.” Identity theft and fraud crimes have increased by about 20 percent annually in recent years, according to the Federal Trade Commission, with national losses in the billions of dollars. The best way for consumers to protect themselves is to know the methods used by identity thieves, and act accordingly. Interested attendees should call (262) 513-9292 to register. Founded in 1975, Jannsen & Company is a full-service certified public accounting and business resources firm with more than 20 professionals and employees. Besides a full range of CPA and payroll processing services, Jannsen & Company advises businesses on information technology, wealth management and human resources. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:30:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=390http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=3793rd. Annual Blues On The Chippewa 15 Blues Bands Over 2 Days! Saturday & Sunday, August 7 & 8 - 2010 Memorial Park + Downtown - Durand, WI *Free Admission - Free Tent Camping - All Ages Welcome - Concessions Available On Grounds * A free will donation of non-perishable food or cash for the Pepin County Food Pantry will be appreciated! Classic Car Show, Motorcycle Show, and Craft Show also held on Saturday www.bluesonthechippewa.org or call (715)672-8785 for more information Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=379http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=3803rd. Annual Blues On The Chippewa 15 Blues Bands Over 2 Days! Saturday & Sunday, August 7 & 8 - 2010 Memorial Park + Downtown - Durand, WI *Free Admission - Free Tent Camping - All Ages Welcome - Concessions Available On Grounds * A free will donation of non-perishable food or cash for the Pepin County Food Pantry will be appreciated! Classic Car Show, Motorcycle Show, and Craft Show also held on Saturday www.bluesonthechippewa.org or call (715)672-8785 for more information Sun, 08 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=380http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=374Paddle Quest is a canoe adventure weekend unlike any other! Players paddle to character checkpoints along the river to compete in games and challenges shaping the ongoing storyline in the backwaters. This is a two-day event: the 14th and 15th of August Visit www.thebackwaters.net for pics, videos, and registration information. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=374http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=190Come and join the fun at the semiannual Wind Lake Street Fair! The Street Fair is held the third Sunday in May and September, from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Street Fair has been in existence now for more than a quarter of a century, with as many as 345 vendors participating in every event. For a full listing of vendors, including a detailed fair map, please visit the Map page. The Street Fair is held twice a year. People from miles around turn out for a day of food, fun, gifts, prizes, entertainment and best of all - good company. You\'ll be able to find all sorts of things for sale, ranging from antiques, collectibles, gifts, foods, service products, plants, rummage items and much more! Be sure to bring the entire family as there is lots of fun and plenty to do. There\'s so much to see and do. You\'ll be able to learn new things as well as buy gifts and even satisfy your sweet tooth. Hamburgers, brats and even a few brews for Dad headline our tasty menu. Be sure to come and join us! Sincerely, Wind Lake Chamber of CommerceSun, 19 Sep 2010 06:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=190http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=363On Sunday October 24, 2010 the dazzling Wisconsin Dells scenery will play host to the first-ever running of the Wisconsin Dells Marathon and Half Marathon presented by Adrenaline Sports Management. Stepping off at the Wisconsin Dells Center at the Chula Vista resort at 8am, this race, which includes electronic chip timing and a race expo, is a must-attend for all serious runners. For more information or to register online for the Wisconsin Dells Marathon and Half Marathon go to www.dellsmarathon.com or email events@adrenalinesportsmanagement.com.Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.wisevents.com/view.php?display=event&eventid=363