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| May | |
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Swiss Historical Village open for the season 612 - 7th Ave., New Glarus Fourteen buildings comprise a village showcasing the lives of the early New Glarus settlers. Highlights are a traditional Swiss bee house, a 100-year old fire department ladder and hose cart, and an original settlers cabin dating to the 1840's. http://www.swisshistoricalvillage.org |
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25th Annual WI Regional Arts Program and Competition Monroe Arts Center, 1315 - 11th St. For the 25th consecutive year, the Monroe Arts Center will sponsor the Wisconsin Regional Arts Program (WRAP) Competition and Exhibit from March 30 through May 11, 2012. A demonstration/lecture, judging and critique by professional artist Carol Dolan will be the focus of the artist workshop day, scheduled on Saturday, May 12 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. This event is co-sponsored by the Monroe Arts Center and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Liberal Studies and the Arts. Artists are invited to participate in the WRAP competitions and workshops held in various regions of Wisconsin throughout the year. This competition is open to all area non-professional artists over the age of 18. Work must be original; no molds or patterns from another artist may be used. Up to two entries per artist are allowed and all media are accepted such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, sculpture, fiber, metal, glass, wood, prints, pastel, digital, etc. State Award Winners selected from all 2012 WRAP competitions held throughout the state of Wisconsin will be on display at the University of Wisconsin Madison in September 2012, at which time additional awards and prizes will be given. http://www.monroeartscenter.com/eventdetails?eid=28 |
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The Sound of Light by Carol Dolan Monroe Arts Center, 1315 - 11th St. http://www.monroeartscenter.com/eventdetails?eid=27 |
| 3 |
Founder's Day - WI Alumni Assn. Green County Chapter New Glarus Hotel, 100 - 6th Ave. Reception 6 pm, Dinner 7 pm Award Presentation Honoring 2012 Badger of the Year David Mosher '82 Program: Scott Rankin and Gary Grossen "Wisconsin Cheese 101" Scott is an expert on the characterization of dairy foods; he studies the chemical reactions and compounds that create the unique taste of cheese and other dairy items. He works closely with dairy processors throughout Wisconsin to solve flavor problems and improve techniques for making dairy products. At Founders' Day, he will teach attendees how to select and enjoy artisanal cheeses. Gary Grossen has been creating delicious, award-winning cheeses for years at the Babcock Hall Dairy. Recently, his aged Gouda creation earned a silver medal in the Gouda category at the World Championship Cheese Contest -- not an easy feat when competing against the Netherlands. A skilled artisan, Grossen is also a distinguished Master Cheesemaker in Muenster, brick and Cheddar cheeses. Gary is a native of Green County who learned the art of cheesemaking from his father at the Prairie Hill Cheese Plant south of Twin Grove. Click here to register online by Thursday April 26, 2012. For event questions, contact Kris Baumgartner by phone at (608) 576-9489. For registration questions, contact WAA's Colleen Gavin at cgavin@waastaff.com or (888) 947-2586. $35 cgavin@waastaff.com https://events2.wisc.edu/ei/getdemo.ei?id=37&s=_1240WFOMG |
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Live music at Tofflers Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus 8 pm The Jimmys. http://www.tofflers.com |
| 4 - 5 |
Community Garage Sales Belleville http://www.belleville-wi.com |
| 4 |
Chalet of the Golden Fleece Museum open for the season 618 - 2nd St., New Glarus 10 am - 4 pm Discover the passions of world traveler Edwin Barlow, who gifted his extensive collections, along with his Swiss Bernese chalet home - to the village of New Glarus more than 50 years ago. http://www.swisstown.com |
| 4 |
Maibaum Event Turner Hall of Monroe 7 pm A European tradition of spring will be shared on Friday, May 6 at 7 pm at the Turner Hall of Monroe as part of its Swiss Heritage Series. Following a short Grand Hall concert by the Monroe Swiss Singers, the Männerchor New Glarus and Jodlerklub New Glarus, a Maibaum, or May Tree, will be raised on Turner Hall's front lawn. An ancient custom of primarily Germany, especially Bavaria, and still practiced today, the Maibaum is generally raised on May 1 and is related to signs of spring and marriage. Following the short concert, there will be a procession from the Grand Hall to Turner Hall's outside south entrance, where, accompanied by the sound of alphorns, the 20-foot tree will be raised by woodsman Richard Horn of Brooklyn, WI, and his crew. Decorated with Swiss canton shield flags, the Maibaum will remain in place through the summer months. The event is open to the public; a free-will donation will be accepted. Free-will donation http://www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
| 4 - 5 |
Live music at New Glarus Hotel New Glarus Hotel 7:30 pm Greg Anderson Band. http://www.newglarushotel.com |
| 4 |
Wisconsin Singers Monroe HS Performing Arts Center, 1600 - 26th St. 7 pm Benefit for Family Promise of Green County. Tickets available at Monroe Chamber of Commerce office, or by calling 608.886.6801, or online: http://www.wisconsinsingers.com/Monroe $10 students, seniors/$15 adults http://www.wisconsinsingers.com/Monroe |
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Kentucky Derby Party Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus 3 - 7 pm Mint Juleps with your choice of Kentucky bourbons, Derby Hat Contest at 5 pm, games, prizes. http://www.tofflers.com |
| 6 |
Live Music Turner Hall, Monroe 2 - 6 pm Barefoot Becky Band. www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
| 6 |
Moose Breakfast Moose Lodge. 639 - 3rd. Ave., Monroe 8 am - noon Full breakfast buffet, benefit for "FAMILY PROMISE" Homeless Shelter of Green County. Adult tickets are just $7, children age 6-12 are $4 and children under age 6 can eat for free! Please support these important fund raisers for Family Promise if at all possible. http://www.familypromisegreencounty.com |
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Taste of Spring - Monroe Arts Center fund raiser Ludlow Mansion, Monroe 5:30 - 9 pm The Monroe Arts Center has fashioned a dining experience that is on par with many great restaurants. You'll enjoy award-winning wines, and a sit-down, five-course Mediterranean dinner prepared by Chefs Claudia and Karessa Wilson of Café Claudeen. It's an elegant evening you won't want to miss. Please join us for a chance to gather and celebrate the Arts! Sip fine wines, taste savory cheeses and delicious foods, and enjoy wonderful conversations, along with live music and the fine art auction. We look forward to seeing you. Call the Monroe Arts Center at 888-596-1249 or 608-325-5700 for reservations and information. info@monroeartscenter.com www.monroeartscenter.com |
| 9 - October 24 |
Farmer's Market on the Square Historic Courthouse Square, Monroe Every Wednesday from 2 - 5:30 pm, every Saturday 8 am - 1 pm. Now through October 24. |
| 9 |
Friends of the Badger Trail Meeting Library Park, Belleville 6:30 pm Agenda includes discussion of the funding for Monroe Trailhead project, Stewart Tunnel Kiosk Maintenance Day on May 19, Prairie Restoration, and 5 year anniversary of Bader State Trail in July. http://www.friendsofbadgerstatetrail.org |
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Style ala Carte Turner Hall, Monroe Noon Free noon hour fashion show featuring fashions from downtown stores. www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
| 11 |
Live music at New Glarus Hotel New Glarus Hotel 7:30 pm Keith Gennerman Band. http://www.newglarushotel.com |
| 11 - 12 |
Green Haven's 20th Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale Various locations - see below Plants, hanging baskets, and flats available. Various pick-up locations throughout the county: First National Bank, Monroe Village Hall, Monticello Roy's Market, New Glarus Albany Mini Mart, Albany A large selection of plants will be at each location, but you can also pre-order to get exactly what you want. Green Haven is a community based, not for profit organization dedicated to strengthening the individuals and families in the county affected by abuse and violence through prevention, education, advocacy, support and services. Info: 608.325.6489. http://www.greenhaven4help.com |
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Tour the Farms Day Brodhead The farms involved will be Kinkoona Farm (sustainable sheep farm with examples of permaculture); Scotch Hill Farm (organic CSA and goat farm, goat milk soap), Sugar Maple Emu Farm (Emu pen tours, Emu meat tasting, decorated Emu eggs and other Emu products. The farmers/owners will be available to speak with visitors throughout the whole day. Also stop downtown in Brodhead's Tinker's Garden to cast your vote for the decorated animals. Info: Suellen at 608 897 3983. nancy@brodheadchamber.org www.brodheadchamber.org |
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Live music at New Glarus Hotel New Glarus Hotel 7:30 pm Zweifel Brothers. http://www.newglarushotel.com |
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Live music at Gabriella's Restaurant 102 N. Water Street in downtown Albany 5:30 pm Edmund Fitters - new and old country, 50's & 60's rock and roll. 2nd Saturday of every month. http://www.gabriellasofalbany.com |
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Cache in Trash Out Albany - Trails by Ball Diamond 9 am - noon An ongoing initiative through the geocaching community - to encourage geocachers to collect litter along trails and in parks, and dispose of it. Trash bags, gloves and water will be provided. You should make sure to dress properly (ie. boots) as we will be cleaning the trails. The storms left a lot of the trail system littered or impassible. We will be putting them back in shape. After the cleanup, we will have a meet and greet back in the Village Park shelter. Hamburgers and fixin's will be provided along with chips. Please bring your own beverage and a dish to pass. There will also be new caches hidden in the area for the event. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC3DK1A |
| 13 |
Live Music Turner Hall, Monroe 3 - 7 pm Keith Zweifel Band. www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
| 13 |
Mother's Day Brunch Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus 9 am - 3 pm $15.95 per person, $6.95 for children 12 and under. Call for reservations. http://www.tofflers.com |
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Squeezebox Night Turner Hall of Monroe 6 pm http://www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
| 15 |
Albany Historical Society Meeting 117 - 119 N. Water St., Albany 7 pm Info: Ruth 608.862.3423. |
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6th Anniversary Party Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus Beer and Cheese Happy Hour 4-7 PM, Free samples of tap beers and local cheeses, Live Music with The Jimmys - 8 PM, no cover. http://www.tofflers.com |
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Writer's Series: Jane Hamilton Monroe Arts Center 7 pm Jane Hamilton lives, works, and writes in an orchard farmhouse in Wisconsin. Her short stories have appeared in Harper's magazine. Her first novel, The Book of Ruth, won the PEN/Ernest Hemingway Foundation Award for best first novel and was a selection of the Oprah Book Club. Her second novel, A Map of the World, was an international bestseller. "Hamilton is a novelist of surpassing gifts, wit and wisdom about the human condition as it persists through challenging times." St. Louis Post-Dispatch http://www.monroeartscenter.com/eventdetails?eid=43 |
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Style ala Carte Turner Hall, Monroe Noon Free noon hour fashion show featuring fashions from downtown stores. www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
| 18 - 19 |
Live music at New Glarus Hotel New Glarus Hotel 7:30 pm Greg Anderson Band. http://www.newglarushotel.com |
| 18 - June 29 |
On Reflection Monroe Arts Center, 1315 - 11th St. Gallery Exhibity by Deborah Meyer and Sue Barrett, Tim Brown, Dean Counselman, Rich Hager, Mary Hedeman, Jenny King, Kathy King, and John Rosa. OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, May 18, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Artist Gallery Talk: 5:30 PM http://www.monroeartscenter.com/eventdetails?eid=29 |
| 19 |
Bike 4 Habitat New Glarus 7:30 am check in, 8 am ride This is a fundraiser for a wonderful cause! Routes for roads or trails - 10, 30, and 50-mile routes. $35 in advance, $40 day of. HabitatforHumanity@tds.net www.greencountyhabitat.org |
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Pawlapalooza - fund raiser for Green County Humane Society Monroe Country Club 5 - 9 pm The 3rd Annual Pawlapalooza, a lovely evening of delicious food paired with wonderful wines will take place at the Monroe County Club on May 19 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Event participants can participate in silent auctions and a very entertaining live auction with artwork created by area high school students. Tickets for the event are $50 and available by calling the Monroe Chamber of Commerce (608-325-7648). If you cannot attend the event, please buy a raffle ticket (winners need not be present to win). Raffle tickets are $10 and available from any board or committee member. Grand Prize, sponsored by Badger State Ethanol, Monroe Clinic, and Grede II, is $2,000 cash. First Prize, sponsored by SK Plastic Molding, Inc., is a two night stay at The Wildnerness Waterpark Resort. Second Prize, sponsored by Claws to Paws, is a $100 gift certicate to Claws to Paws. Third Prize, sponsored by Zwygart Century 21, is a $100 gift certicate to Beast Buffett. gchs-news@charter.net www.greencountyhumane.org |
| 19 - 20 |
Gun Show Stateline Ice Arena, Monroe Sponsored by Green County Conservation League. Saturday 8 - 5, Sunday 8 - 3. Info: Gary Sutherland, 608.897.4481. $5 |
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Pig Roast Monticello Fire Department 11 am - 2 pm Sponsored by Monticello Fire Department. Kiddie tractor pull. |
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Spring Fish Boil Brodhead United Church of Christ, E201 - 23rd St. 4:30 - 7 pm Complete cod dinner with drink and dessert included - full meal $12 or half meal $10. Buy tickets early to save $2 - available at church office. Theme baskets - silent auction. Info: 608.897.2917. |
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Friends of Badger State Trail Volunteer Work Day Kiosk by Stewart Tunnel 8:30 am - 12:30 pm The Friends are sponsoring a trail maintenance day concentrating on clearing brush near the Stewart Tunnel kiosk to improve the vistas of the area. Come meet your fellow riders and Badger Trail fans! Volunteers will help drag brush from the side of the trail to nearby brush piles. Bring gloves, water, bug spray and wear sturdy boots or shoes. Meet your Friends Board Members and fellow Badger Trail friends for breakfast, 7:30am at the Corner Cafe located at 30 West Main St. in Belleville. Optional visit to a prairie area, located adjacent the trail, being restored by the Montrose Railroad Stewardship Committee. |
| 19 - 20 |
Bountiful Hope Planting Weekend Intersection Wald Rd and Rufenacht Rd., Monroe 9 am - 6 pm Bountiful Hope grows chemical free produce and donates it to the Food Pantry here in Monroe. Our goal is to offer as much variety as possible of healthy produce in addition to the other food offered to clients. We are looking for volunteers to help during our annual planting weekend May 19th and 20th. No experience required. Wear comfortable clothes and bring gloves, sunscreen, hats and your favorite water bottle filled up. We will provide lunch and light snacks for everyone. Let us know you are coming so we can plan lunch and snacks. If you can help, let Melissa Burch know at 325.3487 or send an email to melissa.burch@bountifulhope.com. The garden is located outside of Monroe at the intersection of Wald Road and Rufenacht Road. Head north out of Monroe on Hwy 81 (toward Argyle) for approximately 3 miles. Take a left onto County Y and continue for 1 mile. Take a left onto Rufenacht Road for 1/2 mile. Look for the gate to the garden on the right at the intersection with Wald road. If you get to the dead end at the bottom of the hill, you have gone too far. melissa.burch@bountifulhope.com http://bountifulhope.com/index.html |
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Whitney Mann Monroe Arts Center, 1315 - 11th St., Monroe 7:30 pm Whitney Mann has been steadily gaining visibility and has established herself as a bona fide country singer and songwriter. Her gorgeous country vocals and strong melodies landed her New Artist of the Year at the 2010 Madison Area Music Association awards. She has opened shows for country artists Willie Nelson, George Jones, and Loretta Lynn, played at Milwaukee's famed Summerfest, and has been a guest on PBS's 30-Minute Music Hour, and Michael Feldman's Whad'Ya Know on NPR. ADULTS: $25, $20; youth $10 http://www.monroeartscenter.com/eventdetails?eid=16 |
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Live Music Turner Hall, Monroe 2 - 6 pm Greg Anderson Band. www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
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Pancake Breakfast and Airport Fly-In Brodhead Airport Breakfast and plane rides, weather permitting. Brodhead's airport, which consists of 88 acres of grass, trees, 50 hangars, and three grass runways was established in 1946. Each year, usually during May, they have a Fly-in, Drive-in Pancake Breakfast, and during the July weekend before the EAA's Fly-in in Oshkosh, Brodhead hosts the Pietenpol Fly-in. events431@eaa431.org www.eaa431.org |
| 20 |
Skateboard Clinic Honeycreek Park, Monroe 1 - 3 pm Sponsored by Monroe Park and Rec Dept. http://www.cityofmonroe.org |
| 25 - 28 |
Yesteryear's Weekend Albany Live music, carnival, concessions, American Legion chicken BBQ all three days. Friday night: street dance. Saturday: Craft sale, bake sale and lunch stand, Pedal Tractor Pull, Parade at 1 pm. Monday: traditional Memorial Day services and parade at 10:30 am. jchrisbaum@wekz.net www.albany-chamber.org |
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Greg Anderson Band - Customer Appreciation Night Turner Hall of Monroe 8 pm www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
| 25 - 27 |
Live music at New Glarus Hotel New Glarus Hotel Zweifel Brothers - Friday/Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 4 - 8 pm. New Glarus Music Fest Weekend. http://www.newglarushotel.com |
| 26 - 28 |
Community Music Fest New Glarus Village Park Music, Music, and More Music! All weekend long - games, concessions, face painting, inflatable rides. info@swisstown.com www.ngmusicfest.com |
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Breakfast on the Farm Elmer Farm, W6408 Cty. H, New Glarus 6 - 10 AM Sponsored by Green County Ag Chest - Farm breakfast, farm tours, hay wagon rides, arts and crafts show, "corn boxes" for the kids. The first dairy breakfast was held at the Juda Church in 1961. Breakfast On The Farm started as an idea of Green County Ag Chest enthusiasts at a meeting on November 12, 1979. The idea was to move the breakfasts away from schools and churches to a direct "on-the-farm site". On the farm, visitors could get first -hand knowledge of what makes up a modern dairy farm today. The success has grown to where we expect 5,000 people to attend the event. We will use approximately 1,800 dozen eggs, 1,300 pounds of sausage, 5,000 half-pints of milk, 126 gallons of ice cream mix, 3,500 cartons of orange juice, 200 coffee cakes, 13 lugs of fresh strawberries, 110 pounds of butter, 480 pounds of cheese, and 26 jars of coffee. monmur85@hotmail.com www.greencountyagchest.com |
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Brodhead Historical Depot Museum open for the season 1 - 4 pm Open Wed, Sat, Sun, and holidays 1 - 4 pm, thru September 29. Railroad and community memorabilia, cheese and dairy display, engine and caboose open for exploration. http://www.brodheadhistory.org |
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Memorial Day Parade Brodhead 9 am nancy@brodheadchamber.org www.brodheadchamber.org |
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