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TO THE TABLE 20+ WI PLACES TO GET YOUR CHILI ON Get Out & Do What You Like to do SEPTEMBER 2018 Fox Cities | Green Bay Marshfield | Oshkosh Stevens Point | Waupaca Wausau | Wisconsin Rapids UPCOMING EVENTS: PLUS! EDGEWATER SUPPER CLUB Jefferson’s hidden treasure Sebastian Maniscalco STAY HUNGRY COMEDY TOUR KANSAS Progressive-Rockers See no end in sight BROADWAY IN APPLETON Fox Cities PAC announces schedule
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TO THE TABLE 20+ WI PLACES TO GET YOUR CHILI ON
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Promotion of pumpkin pie spiced this or that, stores filling with Halloween candy and costumes and Packers football pandemonium now are doing their best to squelch attempts to hang on to those last few weeks which, technically yet, belong to summer.
If you are a fan of fall, your heart-cockles may indeed be warmed by the push forward to the new season. If not, you may just have to find a way to warm up to the inevitable. In this issue, we have plenty of activities, some specifically fall and otherwise. With so much to get out and do, you can ease yourself into fall at your own pace.
Broadway is coming to Appleton. Review all of the ticket and schedule details in our opening story on the announcement of the Broadway Season at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.
Next up, contributor Peter Lindblad interviews Singer Ronnie Platt of iconic Midwestern progressive-rock band Kansas before their appearance at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee on Oct. 12.
Lindblad’s second story in this issue is another personal interview he was able to squeeze into the busy schedule of funny–man Sebastian Maniscalco who will be appearing in Green Bay and Milwaukee at the end of September.
Contributor Todd Whitesel
shares his take on our TO THE TABLE theme for this month as he coaxes us into fall with the promise of great chili and shares 16 restaurants and 7 events that are all “must-try”.
Supper Club Guy- David Brierely shows us historic Edgewater Supper Club in Jefferson’s unexpected farm to table treasures and why there is so much more in store than meets the eye when one drives by.
As always, our Events Calendar includes over 100 listings of things to do in Wisconsin this month with live links so details are just a click away.
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2018-19 Broadway Season at the Fox Cities P.A.C.
APPLETON, WI (August 15, 2018) — The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce single ticket on sale dates for the 2018-19 Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America® — Fox Cities Series.
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Something RottenOctober 23-28, 2018Presented in Thrivent Financial HallTickets start at $31
BROADWAY’S NEW HIT COMEDY Something Rotten! is “an explosion of musical joy!” (NPR). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of two brothers who set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! It’s “The Producers + Spamalot + The Book of Mormon. Squared!” (New York Magazine). Ages 8+.
FEATURES:
• First opened on Broadway on April 22,
2015, running for 742 performances
• Nominated for 10 Tony Awards®
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• Nominated for 22 major awards
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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:October 23, 7:30 PM
October 24, 7:30 PM
October 25, 7:30 PM
October 26, 7:30 PM
October 27, 2:00 PM
October 27, 7:30 PM
October 28, 1:00 PM
October 28, 6:30 PM
Fiddler on the Roof November 27 - December 2, 2018Presented in Thrivent Financial Hall, Tickets start at $31
CELEBRATE THE TRADITION Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life. Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” this new production is “entirely fresh, funny, and gorgeous. A reason for celebration” (New York Magazine).
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:November 27, 7:30 PM
November 28, 7:30 PM
November 29, 7:30 PM
November 30, 7:30 PM
December 1, 2:00 PM
December 1, 7:30 PM
December 2, 1:00 PM
December 2, 6:30 PM
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AnastasiaJanuary 8, 2019 - 13, 2019Presented in Thrivent Financial Hall, Tickets start at $31
A JOURNEY FOR THE FAMILY Inspired by the beloved films, this romantic and adventure-filled new musical is at home in the Fox Cities! This dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out on a journey to discover the mystery of her past.
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• Hit songs from the movie such as “Once Upon a December” and “Journey to the Past” along with new additions
• Originally opened on Broadway March 23, 2017
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Disney’s The Lion KingFebruary 7 - 24, 2019Presented in Thrivent Financial Hall, Tickets start at $39
AWARD WINNING BEST MUSICAL More than 90 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s The Lion King, and now you can too when the Fox Cities’ best-loved musical returns to the Fox Cities P.A.C. Season Ticket Holders attend Thurs. - Sun. evening in Week 1 and Tues.- Wed. in Week 2.
FEATURES:• Made its Wisconsin Premiere in May 2007 at the Fox Cities P.A.C. and last visited in 2013
• Has won 70 major theater awards internationally and has had 24 global productions around the world
• The third longest running Broadway show in history
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
February 7, 7:30 PM
February 8, 7:30 PM
February 9, 2:00 PM
February 9, 7:30 PM
February 10, 1:00 PM
February 10, 6:30 PM
February 12, 7:30 PM
February 13, 7:30 PM
February 14, 2:00 PM
February 14, 7:30 PM
February 15, 7:30 PM
February 16, 2:00 PM
February 16, 7:30 PM
February 17, 1:00 PM
February 17, 6:30 PM
February 19, 7:30 PM
February 20, 7:30 PM
February 21, 7:30 PM
February 22, 7:30 PM
February 23, 2:00 PM
February 23, 7:30 PM
February 24, 1:00 PM
February 24, 6:30 PM
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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:April 2, 7:30 PM
April 3, 7:30 PM
April 4, 7:30 PM
April 5, 7:30 PM
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Come From AwayApril 2 - 7, 2019Presented in Thrivent Financial Hall, Tickets start at $31
A NEW MUSICAL The New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
FEATURES:
• Nominated for 7 Tony Awards®, including a win for Christopher Ashley in the Best Direction of a Musical category
• Won the 2017 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Broadway Musical
• A Wisconsin Broadway Premiere
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The Play That Goes Wrong April 30 - May 5, 2019Presented in Thrivent Financial Hall, Tickets start at $30
FALL-DOWN FUNNY What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Broadway and London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “a gut-busting hit” (The New York Times) and “the funniest play Broadway has ever seen” (HuffPost), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “a riotous explosion of comedy” (Daily Beast) that is “tons of fun for all ages” (HuffPost)! Ages 8+.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:April 30, 7:30 PM
May 1, 7:30 PM
May 2, 7:30 PM
May 3, 7:30 PM
May 4, 2:00 PM
May 4, 7:30 PM
May 5, 1:00 PM
May 5, 6:30 PM
FEATURES:
• Won the 2017 Tony Award®, Drama Desk Award and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play
• Marks the theatrical producing debut of film director J.J. Abrams, who joined the producer of Rent,Avenue Q, and Something Rotten! to bring the show to Broadway from the West End
• A Wisconsin Broadway Premiere
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KansasBack to
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By Peter LindBLad
The iconic Midwestern progressive-rock band, Kansas, is hitting the road again, this time to celebrate the 40thanniversary of their seminal album Point of Know Return.
Singer Ronnie Platt, who took over for Steve Walsh in 2014 following the longtime Kansas vocalist’s retirement, would love to
compile the set list for the tour. It’s probably a good idea, though, to leave that to someone else.
“That’s simply because our show would be six hours long,” said Platt, with a laugh.
Kansas spent most of 2016 and 2017 rolling through its “Leftoverture 40th Anniversary
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Tour.” It was a massive success. Platt expects the “Point of Know Return” tour, which stops at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee on Oct. 12, to be even bigger – a night of hit songs, deep cuts and fan favorites, climaxing with Kansas performing Point of Know Return in its entirety.
“Our preceding rock set, it’s just really cool,” said the amiable Platt. “And then, of course, we open up the show with a five-song acoustic set. We don’t take a break. We go right from the acoustic set into the rock set. So, I think the show’s going to end up somewhere around the two-hour, 15-minute mark;
so, use the bathroom accordingly, strap yourself in, get yourself an Icee and enjoy.”
Kansas has played the Pabst Theater before. It’s a venue Platt and company know well.
“It’s a good weekend for me, because I get to see my north-of-the-border friends,” said Platt,
Kansas (L to R) Richard Williams,
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a native of Chicago. “That’s a beautiful theater, which we have played before and it is breathtaking.”
Platt can’t wait to sink his teeth into the material, which includes the million-selling classic-rock radio staple “Dust in the Wind,” as well as other powerhouse Point of Know Return cuts such as “Paradox,” “Portrait (He Knew)” and one of Platt’s favorites in “Closet Chronicles.”
“I mean for years and years and years, as long as I can remember, I’ve liked ‘Closet Chronicles,’” said Platt. “I mean Steve’s opening delivery … those intertwining parts throughout the whole song, the dynamics and the dramatics of the song … it’s always been one of my favorites – also off Point of Know Return, and I’m telling everyone to zero in on the organ solo, and ‘Hopelessly Human.’ It blows me off my feet every time; what a great tune ‘Hopelessly Human’ is, just like all of them.”
Peaking creatively in the mid- to late-1970s, with shorter, tighter songs, complex musicianship and deep lyrical content, Kansas – now featuring Platt, original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, keyboardist David Manion, violinist/guitarist David Ragdale, guitarist Zak Rizvi and original guitarist Richard Williams – released its highest-charting albums one year apart,
coming out with Leftoverture in 1976 and Point of Know Return a year later. Both records were a big influence on Platt, who especially appreciated the vocals.
“On Leftoverture and Point of Know Return, Steve was at the top of the mountain,” said Platt. “On both albums, Steve … and not only Steve but (past member) Robbie (Steinhardt), also, and Robbie did a lot of singing on Point of Know Return. I really think it’s when they were at their best … I mean, listen to the bridge of ‘Point of Know Return’ … that’s just vocal craftsmanship at its best.”
Throughout 2016 and 2017, Kansas celebrated the 40thanniversary of Leftoverture in similar fashion, playing the whole classic LP and a well-chosen selection of songs from its vast catalog, including their 2016 album The Prelude Implicit.
“[In thinking of doing those kinds of shows], we thought maybe we could squeeze out 15,” said Platt. “I think at last count it was 80.”
Platt couldn’t have imagined such a thing when he first joined Kansas. He’d been a fan of progressive-rock for years, and as much as he loved British prog-rock titans such as Yes and Genesis, Kansas was the first American band he remembers playing that kind of music.
Growing up in Chicago, Platt
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Track Listing:1.) Icarus II2.) Icarus3.) Point of Know Return4.) Paradox5.) Journey from Mariabronn6.) Lamplight Symphony7.) Dust in the Wind8.) Rhythm in the Spirit9.) The Voyage of Eight Eighteen10.) Section 6011.) Carry On Wayward Son12.) The Wall13.) What’s on My Mind14.) Miracles out of Nowhere15.) Opus Insert16.) Questions of My Childhood17.) Cheyenne Anthem18.) Magnum Opus19.) Portrait (He Knew)
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listened to radio stations like WCFL and WLS, AM stations for those “clock radios that only had AM,” remembered Platt. He recalls the playlists being very diverse. Platt gravitated toward prog-rock, as well as bands that had iconic lead singers, like Journey and Kansas.
“I attribute the development of my voice from listening to Steve Walsh and Steve Perry, endlessly trying to emulate them,” said Platt.
Still, Platt never imagined he’d get this far, although Platt comes from a musical family.
“I just got wrapped up in music my entire life,” said Platt.
For 25 years, however, Platt drove a truck around the streets of Chicago for work.
All the while, Platt was honing his craft. Opportunities came his way, but for one reason or another, he kept missing out on his big break.
“I’ve had my hardcore disappointments,” said Platt. At one time, he thought he was going to be the lead singer of Survivor, a Chicago national band. Then, in 2004, Platt auditioned for Foreigner, but Platt thinks they had their hearts set on Kelly Hansen, their current singer.
Informed of Walsh’s retirement, Platt heard from Kansas’ Richard Williams, who knew Platt when he was the lead singer of Shooting Star from 2007 to 2011.
It was a whirlwind courtship, as Platt talked to Williams and Ehart on separate days and then was flown to Atlanta shortly thereafter. They held a three-hour meeting, and “talked business for a whopping five minutes,” said Platt, with a laugh. “We were just telling stories and laughing the rest of the time.”
Back home in Chicago, three hours later, Platt was back driving his 18-wheeler. He got an email soon after from Ehart saying he got the job with Kansas. “Talk about things happening fast,” said Platt. “In hindsight, it happened so fast, it was like turning the key of my Kenworth.”
Fronting such a beloved band was a daunting prospect for Platt, who was scared to death initially, especially after seeing a VH-1 “Behind the Music” episode on Styx before his first show with Kansas.
“They were talking to Lawrence (Gowan), who took Dennis DeYoung’s place, and he was talking that he’d been in the band
a year, and some of the people in the audience were … let’s just say, not nice,” said Platt. “Here, I see this right before my first show and I’m like, ‘Oh, my God. They are going to skin me alive.’”
The Kansas fanbase was more welcoming. Four years later, Platt has accomplished more than he ever dreamed possible.
From the last tour came a live record, 2017’s Leftoverture: Live & Beyond. To Platt, getting the chance to work with Kansas in the studio on The Prelude Implicit, to play such legendary records as Leftoverture and Point of Know Return in concert and appear on a live Kansas album still feels surreal.
“When I got the job in the band, I never expected this band to be doing another studio album of new music,” said Platt. “I never expected Kansas to be putting a live album out and then to be doing a second studio album … it really is a testament to their love for music to keep the ball rolling like this. There’s really no end in sight.”
Kansas will take January and maybe a portion of February off, before beginning work on another studio album. Platt said it will probably be released by the end of next year. And then, Platt figures Kansas will go out and promote that album.
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By Peter LindBLad
Answering the doorbell used to be no big deal. Nowadays, it causes a panic. Who’s on other side? Why are they here? Is it a serial killer?
In a bit for his 2016 “Why Would People Do That?” special, hard-working comedian Sebastian Maniscalco describes how exciting it was to receive visitors at home when he was young. His big Italian family would, without hesitation, welcome them with open arms, offering them food and drink in abundance.
Everybody’s more cautious now, more fearful. Maniscalco relishes pointing out the differences between modern-day living and a past that was more innocent and naïve in his stand-up routines.
“The most obvious is technology,” said Maniscalco. “Growing up, I remember going out to a restaurant with my parents and they used to give me sugar packets to play with. Now I
go to a restaurant and it looks like an Apple store. Every kid is on a smart phone or tablet, or maybe even both.”
That makes him feel a little wistful.
“It’s kind of sad when you look at families out in public and see how detached they are from one another,” continued Maniscalco. “My wife and I have discussed limiting technology in our family so we can connect more on a human level. I know technology is the way of the world; however, I think it is best utilized in small doses.”
It is almost impossible to take your eyes off Maniscalco when he’s onstage. Known for his attention-grabbing, wildly physical brand of comedy, Maniscalco will appear at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee on Sept. 27 and the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts in Green Bay Sept. 29 as part of his “Stay Hungry 2018” tour. Being from Chicago, where he was born and raised,
Maniscalco is well-acquainted with Wisconsin.
“Growing up I spent a lot of summers up in Wisconsin in Lake Geneva and Wisconsin Dells,” said Maniscalco. “We shared a lot of great memories there, so performing in Wisconsin is very nostalgic for me.”
The accolades have been pouring for Maniscalco in recent years, as Esquire magazine described him as “one of the funniest comics working stand-up today.” He also made Forbes magazine’s list of “The World’s Highest Paid Comedians.” His success didn’t come easily.
Early on in adulthood, Maniscalco worked as a waiter at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. To sharpen his comedic timing and material, Maniscalco would race over to the Comedy Store while on a break.
“I just remember thinking that I did not want waiting tables to interfere with my stage time, said
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Maniscalco. “I was so focused on stand-up comedy that it just seemed normal for me to work in a set during a shift at the Four Seasons. I never wanted to miss out on an opportunity to go onstage, or possibly miss an opportunity that someone was going to be in the audience at any given night who could potentially help me out in my career.”
Famed comedian Andrew Dice Clay happened to catch his act. Clay gave Maniscalco his first break, taking him under his wing and then out on the road. Maniscalco’s career really took off after actor Vince Vaughn put him in his “Wild West Comedy Show.”
Long before all that, though, Maniscalco used to entertain at his family’s dinner table as a precocious kid. He got a lot of laughs, as did others.
“My family was always telling stories growing up,” said Maniscalco. “My parents, my sister and I always had a natural way of being funny. It was never forced or corny or calculated, it was just funny. There were a lot of great memories made around the dinner table and food was always the glue that brought my family together.”
It was good training for the comic, who’s become a masterful storyteller.
“Telling stories is all about timing,” said Maniscalco. “Knowing when to pause. Knowing when to give a facial expression. Knowing how to be expressive at certain times during the story. There’s a lot that goes into telling a well-crafted story. Also, when telling a story, you need complete attention on you at all times.”
That’s usually not a problem for Maniscalco, who is anything
but boring onstage. Over time, he’s become more boisterous.
“I wasn’t always as physical as I am today,” said Maniscalco. “The physicality in my act happened organically over time. I noticed audiences not only gravitating toward what I was saying, but how I was saying it. I never really plan out how physical I’m going be, it just happens naturally as I tell a story.”
It’s a formula that’s working. Other network specials such as 2014’s “Aren’t You Embarrassed?” and 2012’s “What’s Wrong with People?” have made him a household name. Picked as the 2016 Just for Laughs Comedian of the Year, Maniscalco has appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” while also making multiple visits to “CONAN,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,”
“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”
Another outlet for his brand of humor is the popular Sirius XM show “The Pete and Sebastian Show,” with Pete Correale. The two have an easy chemistry.
“Every week I look forward to doing the Podcast with Pete,” said Maniscalco. “We are so different and I think that’s why the Podcast really works. He has an unbelievable comedic mind and he adds a lot of colorful commentary to my funny experiences. Pete surprises me every show with something that I never knew about him. I wish Pete and I still lived in the same city because he is as much fun off the show as he is on.”
While Maniscalco continues to have a good time, his work load
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is increasing. His memoir, “Stay Hungry,” was published in February 2018, and it includes a series of uproarious essays based on his life experiences.
“I felt I had a lot of stories to tell people,” said Maniscalco. “I wanted to inform people about the ups and downs in my journey to becoming a stand-up comedian. I never thought I would write a book, but when I reflected on the last 20 years of my life I thought people would get a kick out of reading about who I am and where I come from. It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do, but I’m glad I accomplished it. My wife and I enjoyed the process and I’m looking to write a second book in the near future.”
Meanwhile, his acting career is also taking off. This year, Maniscalco appeared in the movie “TAG” with Jon Hamm, Ed Helms and Jeremy Renner. Even bigger productions will see the light of day in 2019, when Maniscalco takes a turn in iconic filmmaker Martin Scorcese’s “The Irishman,” along with Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, among others.
“I grew up being a fan of Martin Scorsese and to be in a movie in which he is directing was very surreal for me,” said Maniscalco. “I like acting specifically in dramatic roles, because it gives me an opportunity to tap in to another side of myself that you typically don’t see when I do stand-up comedy. I’m generally a serious guy, so dramatic types of movie roles do not seem to be much of a stretch from who I really am. I’m super excited to see this movie and I hope to do more in the near future.”
Before that, fans will get a lot more of Maniscalco in 2018.
“I’ll be out on tour through the end of the year hitting over 30 cities across the country,” said Maniscalco. “I also have two films premiering this fall – ‘Green Book,’ which features Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen, will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on Sept. 11, and on Sept. 28 ‘Cruise,’ written and directed by Robert D. Siegel, the writer behind ‘The Wrestler’ and ‘The Founder,’ will be released on digital and streaming services. This November I’ll receive Billboard’s first-ever Live Comedy Award at the Billboard Live Awards which I’m so honored and excited about. This spring I did five sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall which we taped for Netflix – that special will be out early 2019.”
It seems there’s no rest ahead for Maniscalco. O&a
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Drift inn1535 N. Ashland Ave, DePere, WI920-336-5929http://www.driftinnchili.com
The Drift Inn has been making its signature chili from a recipe dating back to 1978. That’s when former co-owner Carol Wilson started making chili here using her own special blend of seasonings. Expect a meaty bowl of chili with just enough spice to perk up your taste buds without setting your tongue ablaze. Get Drift Inn chili by the bowl, ladled on a hot dog, french fries or over spaghetti. (Locals order it
with spaghetti!) You can tweak it with cheese, onions and sour cream. Or add some fire with Tabasco or crushed pepper.
Chili John’s519 S Military Ave, Green Bay, WI 54303920-494-4624
Chili John’s is a Titletown culinary landmark, serving its venerable chili since 1913, when Lithuanian immigrant John Isaac opened his first restaurant. And what a chili it is! Like Cincinnati-style chili, this uniquely seasoned meat sauce is the
perfect topper for a plate of spaghetti. Where it differs is the introduction of spicy chili oil, which gives it the real Chili John’s flavor. Add beans, shredded cheddar, raw onions, sour cream or jalapenos to suit your taste. Like it spicy? More meat=more heat at Chili John’s.
Al’s hAmburgers131 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301920-437-5114https://www.alshamburgershop.com
Burgers or chili? This is the tough decision you’ll be faced with at Al’s Hamburgers.
Chili TIME
by toDD Whitesel
When it comes to food, Wisconsin might be best known for butter burgers, bratwurst and cheese, but the Badger State also has a strong chili culture. You’ll find bowls of savory, well-seasoned chili at potlucks, tailgate parties and kitchens across the state. On a crisp autumn day or in the deep freeze of winter, nothing warms you up better than a bowl of chili con (or non) carne.
Don’t feel like cooking? There are many establishments across Wisconsin - from chili parlors and burger joints to cafes and diners - that serve a fine bowl of chili to hungry customers. Here are some top spots to enjoy a rib-sticking cup or bowl of chili.
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That’s because this Green Bay burger joint does both to perfection. Diners have been dropping in at Al’s since 1934 for no-nonsense food, including the estimable chili. Get it plain or loaded with cheese, onions and sour cream.
reAl Chili419 E. Wells St. Milwaukee, WI 53202 & 1625 W Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53233(414) 271-4042https://www.realchilimilwaukee.com
When your name is “Real Chili,” you better serve up some real chili! And that’s just what this beloved Milwaukee parlor has been doing since 1931. Whether you crave mild, medium or hot chili, hunker down for a true taste of Wisconsin. Order the “Marquette Special,” and you’ll get a bowl of spaghetti topped with beans, chili and cheese. Like it hot? Add more meat. Need more toppings? Toss on chopped raw onions, oyster crackers and sour cream. Maybe a splash of cider vinegar? Mix it all together and dig in like a local.
mAzo’s hAmburgers3146 S 27th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215(414) 671-2118http://mazoshamburgers.com
Mazo’s got its start in 1934, when John Mazos opened his first restaurant and began selling 5-cent hamburgers to depression-era diners. Patrons love the old-school atmosphere at Mazo’s. Portraits of celebrities such as Dean Martin and Nat King Cole share space on the well-decorated walls along with old
advertisement and other slices of Americana. Mazo’s fresh-ground hamburgers get top billing here, but locals know you can get a tasty bowl of homemade chili (offered in season) here, too. The standard beef-and-bean affair has a taste that belies its simplicity and is worth the trip alone.
sWingin’ Door exChAnge219 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI 53202(414) 276-8150http://www.swingindoorexchange.com
The rustic Swingin’ Door Exchange makes it “Meaty Chili” much like my grandmother did back in Ohio in the 1970s. This is classic midwestern-style chili - ground beef, beans, green peppers - all swimming in a nicely seasoned, slightly soupy broth. And, yes, you can get cheese and sour cream for additional substance. Swing by Monday for the Exchange’s chili dog special.
bAumgArtner’s Cheese store & tAvern1023 16th AveMonroe, WI 53566608-325-6157https://baumgartnercheese.com
How many places can you enjoy a nose-curling limburger-and-onion on rye with a cup or bowl of the world’s “2nd Best Chili”? When you’re in Monroe, look no further than Baumgartner’s Cheese Store & Tavern - a fixture in town since 1931. As the name suggests, there’s cheese aplenty
at Baumgartner’s. Savvy diners know that few things go better together than cheese and chili, and you can get both here all day long. Try the chili topped with Wisconsin cheddar, and wash it down with one of the many local brews on tap.
KeWPee lunCh520 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403(262) 634-9601https://www.facebook.com/pages/biz/Kewpee-Lunch-226801137258/
Kewpee Lunch is a throwback to the soda shops of the past, with an open kitchen, U-shaped counters and old-style stools flanked by vintage dinette tables. And then there’s the glass case on the back wall filled with Kewpie dolls! Soak up the atmosphere while enjoying a bowl of the lightly spiced “Grandma’s Recipe Homemade Chili.” Locals say you can’t beat the prices - or the food - at this Racine landmark.
shirl’s frozen CustArD7943 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53143(262) 654-1968https://www.facebook.com/shirlskenosha/
Shirl’s is a 1950’s-style ice cream and sandwich shop that’s been in operation since 1987. Shirl’s Own Homemade Chili makes its way on the menu each fall. Ask for cheese on your chili here, and you’ll get a heaping dollop of melted nacho cheese sauce - just like at the movies - that can be stirred into the whole works for a twist on the old shredded cheddar.
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Dotty DumPling’s DoWry317 N Frances St, Madison, WI 53703(608) 259-0000http://www.dottydumplingsdowry.com
Dotty’s has been grilling burgers in downtown Madison since 1974. Hamburgers put Dotty’s on the map, but its spicy chili is worth bypassing the bun and patty - at least once! This is no ordinary bowl of beef and beans. Dotty’s builds its chili with a foundation of beef tips, pork tenderloin and smoked bacon along with a duo of banana peppers and jalapeno peppers to make your forehead glisten with glee. Perhaps some cheddar and sour cream would help you keep your cool?
DAisy CAfe & CuPCAKery2827 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI 53704(608) 241-2200https://daisycafeandcupcakery.com
The cheery Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery has an eclectic and creative menu focusing on fresh and flavorful. And you can order breakfast, lunch or dinner selections all day. The Cafe’s signature 666 Chili is a delightful vegetarian concoction sporting a blend of six beans, six vegetables and six seasonings. Meat eaters can add the very popular housemade chorizo to create what must be a 6661?
mAnnA CAfe & bAKery611 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI 53704(608) 663-5500http://mannacafe.com
Manna Cafe & Bakery prides itself on being a local, from-scratch bakery with specialties
such as Corn Tzitzel Rye Bread served year-round. October through May is chili time at Manna Cafe & Bakery. It’s then you’ll find “Josh’s Steak Chili” on the menu. This plucky steak-based chili is cooked low and slow, simmering in a mix of spices and a “secret ingredient.” The chili is served with a wedge of the Cafe’s terrific homemade cornbread.
tiPsy CoW102 King St, Madison, WI 53703(608) 287-1455http://www.tipsycowmadison.com
The Tipsy Cow is a Capital-area favorite for cheese curds and other hearty pub food including its gourmet Three Bean Chili. This meaty bowl brings together a spicy blend of pork, beef, smoked bacon along with the namesake bean trio: black, red and pinto. Tipsy then takes it to the next level, topping it with artisanal 3-year-old cheddar and a dollop of sour cream.
Sept. 7-8ChilimaniaEdgerton, WI
https://www.chilimania.com
Held each year after the first weekend of
Labor Day. Home to the Wisconsin State Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) Championship Chili Cookoff, Public Chili
Tasting, Salsa Contest, Bloody Mary Contest, 5K/10K walk/run and
more.
Sept. 8Wisconsin State Chili
Cook-OffGreen Lake, WIhttps://www.
visitgreenlake.com/blog/event/wisconsin-state-
chili-cookoff/Annual cook-off at
Deacon Mills Park hosted by the Green Lake Rotary
Club and International Chili Society. The all-day event features a live chili auction, awards and live music. Cooking begins
at 10 a.m. Judging starts after 3 p.m., when the public may sample the entries and vote for the People’s Choice Award.
Sept. 29Downtown Merrill
Chili Cook-Off http://www.
merrillchamber.org/events/details/annual-
chili-cook-off-4475Held in downtown Merrill,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cook-Off competitors will
be located throughout the downtown area,
where ticket holders can sample the different chilis and vote for their favorite.
Get advance tickets at the Merrill Chamber of
Commerce, or in front of Merrill Ace Hardware on
the day of the event.
if you have a competitive streak or just want to
celebrate your love of chili with like-minded folks,
then check out any of these events across Wisconsin
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Oct. 20Kenosha History
Center Chili Cook-Offhttps://www.
visitkenosha.com/events/kenosha-history-
center-chili-cook-offJoin the Kenosha History Center for the 14 annual Chili Cook-Off. Features
an evening of chili, music and more. Restaurants
and fire stations compete for the “People’s Choice”
and “Judges’ Choice” awards. Vote for your
favorite chili! Eat until the chili runs out! Proceeds
to help preserve Kenosha County History. 6 p.m. to
9 p.m.
Sept. 29Monona Fall Festival
36th Annual Chili Festival and Cook-Off
https://mymonona.com/443/Fall-Festival
Sample a huge variety of chili, listen to live music, and enjoy activities and
games for the whole family. Full concessions
with chili, brats, beer, and soda. Cooking
starts at 7 a.m.; judging starts 11 a.m.; tasting at noon. Held in Monona’s
Winnequah Park and sponsored by the Monona
Grove Business Men’s Association. Noon - 3 p.m.
Oct. 20Elkhorn Oktoberfest
Chili Cook-Offhttp://www.
elkhornchamber.com/pages/Oktoberfest
Sample chili or compete in the Chili Cook-off starting at 11:30 a.m. Chili Tent located on Wisconsin St.(north end)
downtown Elkhorn. The public is invited to taste and join in the judging. Amateur and professional categories. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Part of the all-day
Oktoberfest (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) featuring craft vendors, wine and beer tasting, live music, food, 5K Run/Walk, classic
car show, children’s activities and more.
Oct. 20Fond Du Lac Fall
Freedom Fest & Chili Cook-Off
https://www.fdl.com/details/event/Fall-Freedom-Fest-
Chili-Cook-Off/october-20-2018/
Cook up a pot of chili for the contest, or join
in the tasting! Enjoy live food demos, music, a food drive and more. Free admission;
tasting cups/bowls must be purchased.
All proceeds to benefit local charity.
mint CAfe422 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403(715) 845-5879http://www.mintcafewausau.com
The Mint Cafe has been a staple of downtown Wausau since 1888. This homey diner has an extensive menu full of comfort food favorites, including homemade chili. Grab a booth or a padded stool and tuck into a bowl of the Mint’s comforting
homestyle chili and wash it down with a cherry cream soda or mug of root beer.
the ruby oWl tAP room421 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI 54901 (920) 230-2770http://rubyowltaproom.com
The Ruby Owl Tap Room’s upscale bar food menu includes Ruby’s Texas Steak
Chili. This earthy, smoky brew is given a Southwestern flourish, served with avocado, cheddar cheese, cilantro, red onion and sour cream. You can also sample the chili on the “Carnivore Fries,” that feature the added punch of pulled pork and pickled jalapenos.
bob’s trAils enD500 Merritt Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901(920) 235-6550https://www.facebook.com/Trails-End-100894283288948/
The sign on the wall says it all, “World Famous Hot Dogs.” Bob’s Trails End is an old-time neighborhood bar with a reputation for great chili and chili dogs. Here, you’ll find simple food done right, day after day, year after year. Try a chili dog with the works, and you’ll get a dog with a hearty helping of chili, onions and a stripe of yellow mustard. Cheap and satisfyingly delicious.
Nothing warms you up better
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Perched along the shore of the Rock River, between the cities of Jefferson and Fort Atkinson, is a small dark building with a large sign on roof proclaiming EDGEWATER. The parking lot is relatively small, and the building itself doesn’t look fancy
from the outside, but please - do not judge this book by its cover.
Once you’ve found a space to park, you open the screen door and walk in through the small entryway to be greeted by a pleasant older gentleman, who turns out to be the owner’s father. He will check you in if
you’ve made a reservation, or let you know how long the wait will be if you have not. If he’s not particularly busy, he may even offer you a tour of the bustling restaurant.
The bar area is dark and windowless, with colorful lighting to provide a fun and
edgewater supper ClubA historic restaurant gets new life.
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cozy atmosphere. The bar itself is beautifully stained mahogany, and all of the woodwork in the restaurant appears original and in excellent condition.
Plunk yourself down on one of the bar stools, or at one of the bar tables, and let one of the excellent bartenders serve you up a nice drink. The old fashioneds are 100 percent on point here. They’re hand muddled and made with sugar cubes and Door County cherries. Edgewater also has a nice wine list and a selection of bottle and tap beers, including one brewed in-house.
Once your table is ready, you’ll be led through to either the dining room or the enclosed porch. The dining room is dominated by a huge stone fireplace, with the words HEARTH O’ CHEER on it. There are tables in front of the fireplace, but the most unique feature of the dining room are the intimate nooks off to each side of the hearth. These tables are not hidden completely, but they are basically invisible from most angles in the restaurant.
If you are seated on the porch, there are two things you should know: 1) This was, at one point, an actual porch, so the f loor slopes down away from the main part of the building. It’s actually quite charming and won’t cause any issues with your meal. 2) The ceiling seems to slant down at a steeper angle than the f loor, so if you’re taller than about 5’5, you’ll
want to mind your head.During the summer months,
the porch offers the best seats in the house, with front row views of the Rock River from its large windows. There are also hummingbird feeders and regular bird feeders just outside the windows, attracting all types of birds to add to the “out in the country” feeling, even though
you’re only about 10 minutes from civilization in either direction.
Once you’ve been seated, you can take some time to check out the menu. Vicki and Bill Millis, the owners of Edgewater, offer farm-to-table fare, with fresh meats and produce coming from local family farms. Plus, Vicki and her son, Marcus, who is the head chef, use family recipes to ensure
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each meal is a home cooked delight. It doesn’t get much purer than that.
In true supper club fashion, there is a fresh vegetable relish tray served before your meal, alongside fresh baked bread with butter.
The usual appetizers are available with cheese curds, of course, coming in at number one. Run an extra mile, do a few more
yoga poses, cycle a little harder in spin class - whatever you need to do to splurge on those heavenly curds.
If you’re fortunate enough to be there on a Saturday, you can’t go wrong with the prime rib. It is one of the best I have personally tasted, and the king cut is approximately the size of a car tire. Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but it is literally as
big as my face, and seemed about two inches thick. There aren’t many places that you can find a healthy portion like that anymore.
All of the steaks are award-winning, and the fowl of the day ranges from chicken, to duck, to pheasant. There are also plenty of seafood options, ranging from lobster, to shrimp, to salmon, to the obligatory Friday fish fry.
The side choices include a
Out & About Wisconsin: What did you and your husband do before you owned the restaurant?Vicki Millis: My husband has always been in construction, and we also have a small farm just [north] of Milton. We raise pastured organic chickens, ring-necked pheasants, a lot of produce, and ferment a lot of things. When we saw this building was up for sale, because of all the farmers markets we were doing, we thought, “What a great place to have a hub - and a commercial kitchen.” But once we got inside, it was beyond - any normal person would have lit a match to it. The walls were covered in white mold … one side of the building was a foot and a half lower than the other side - everything was wrong about it. It was a lot of work. But we opened just about three years after the [previous owner closed it]. That was September 2013, so we’re just finishing our fifth year.
O&AW: It certainly seems to be going well.VM: Yeah, it has. What happened was, it seems a lot of the local people came out here a lot [before], so they got excited when they saw action happening. But then - one reason [the former owner] walked away was because he couldn’t afford to be charging what he was - so once they came in and saw the change in the menu and the change in the price structure, they just abandoned us. It was kind of a surprise, in a way. So it’s taken five years, and a lot of our customers come from the Milwaukee, Madison areas... Oconomowoc, Janesville, Rockford areas.
O&AW: It is a nice central location to those larger cities.VM: Right, and it still feels like you’re kind of out away from everything. But that also can be a problem, because it’s hard to give
directions on to get here. County K was the original [Highway] 26, that’s why it was so connected with the mob and everything, because it was a highway coming right out of the south. Then, what’s now Rita Lane was the second Highway 26. And now we have the third 26, the bypass.
O&AW: Where do your recipes come from?VM: A lot of the recipes we’ve had since the beginning, and some of them were just family recipes that were kind of tried and true, and we were comfortable with.
O&AW: So it truly is good home cooking. Does any of your family help out?VM: My son, [Marcus], is the head chef at night during service, and I do a lot of the prep work and gathering.
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My dad is the host, and he gives tours. He’ll be 80 this year. This was kind of a healing thing for him, because my mom saw the building when we first purchased it, when it was a nightmare. But then she passed away, so this was his therapy. He came every day, he refinished the bar - there’s nothing wood in here that he hasn’t touched.
O&AW: That’s impressive - this woodwork is amazing.VM: [The bar] used to have copper on it, but it was badly damaged. Our intent was to just repair it and put it back on, but when we took it off we found this beautiful mahogany, and it’s one solid piece. And the cool thing is that it tells a story. You can see where maybe the dice got slammed, or maybe a glass got slammed or maybe a shot glass. There are cigarette burns - even the bartenders would leave them sitting on the ledge.
O&AW: Does your son who is head chef have formal culinary training?VM: My son was a student at Blackhawk Tech, in their culinary program. Chico Pope, who has the
Buckhorn [Supper Club in Milton], was one of his instructors. Marcus, when he was a teenager, worked for Chico at the Buckhorn, too.
O&AW: What are some of your more popular menu items?VM: Steaks and the prime rib are probably our most popular. We just got voted the best steaks in the area. We were second on prime rib, but maybe next year.
O&AW: What kind of dinner specials do you offer?VM: We usually do fowl of the day, and normally the weekends are duck or pheasant, which are both really popular. One of our servers here, her dad is Bill MacFarlane, who has MacFarlane Pheasant Farm, which sells all over the world now. But my husband’s family also had a pheasant farm, and the two families actually knew each other quite well. My mother-in-law was the first female to have a hunting preserve in the United States. After her husband passed away, she kept up with the pheasants and added the hunting. So my husband was raised on a pheasant farm.
Three cool features: 1. Secret trap door from the mob days 2. Pleasantly slanted porch3. Food sourced from local family farms
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O&AW: Everyone has a different definition of a supper club. To you, what makes Edgewater a supper club?VM: We’re only open for dinner - or supper. We offer a relish tray at the beginning of your meal. We have a haunting, or spirits, that are here. There was a fire at one time - you can see up in the attic where the wood is charred. We offer bigger portions than what you would have at a regular restaurant. Always some homestyle cooking. And we have our regulars - that’s the “club” part of it. Plus we’re family owned and run, and we have family that work here.
O&AW: How much of your family works here?VM: Besides myself and my husband, we have my father, my son, my grandson, my sister, my nephew, and my other son, occasionally. We have a lot of family working here. It’s kind of entertaining for other people - it makes them feel more normal because they can see the dynamics [between us]. It’s
kind of like a reality show [laughs]. Lots of stuff happening.
O&AW: Can you tell me a little about the building’s history?VM: It’s over 100 years old. This part of the building [the kitchen and bar areas] was brought down from down the road, by horses, and put on a foundation. The dining room was added, of course, and the porch area was put on in the 1940s. And the porch area was an actual porch, which is why it’s slanted. A lot of people think it’s dilapidated, but it was built that way. We figure the people must have been pretty short, because most of us are fine, but one of our taller servers always has to duck [on the porch].
Another interesting thing is that the door of what we use as a closet now, was an entrance for ladies back in the time when it wasn’t proper for women to be in a bar. On the sign on the roof, which is original, it used to say “Tables for Ladies.”
O&AW: That’s crazy. Are there any other interesting features?VM: When my dad was cleaning the fireplace - it was all black, you couldn’t see the stone - all of a sudden he came to this writing on there, and we thought “who would graffiti a beautiful fireplace?” We couldn’t figure out what it said, but before we were open, some of our friends from Chicago came up, and their son, who was a teenager, looked at it and said, “Oh, it says ‘HEARTH O’ CHEER.’” And that’s what it says! The historical society in Jefferson had an old postcard which shows the fireplace with a wreath, and you can see HEARTH O’ CHEER on it. It’s interesting because it sounds Irish, in a strong German community. The first thing I thought of was, after I brought my mom through here when it was still a disaster, she said, “You know, I always wanted to have an Irish pub.” And then all of a sudden, a few months later, we found HEARTH O’ CHEER.
Also, Travel Wisconsin has us listed as one of the top gangster-related establishments. When [the mob] would come in to collect the
loaded baked potato, which could honestly be a meal in itself. First of all, the potato itself is only slightly smaller than a football. It is split open and loaded with mushrooms, onions, smoked brisket (which can also be ordered as a meal) and I believe there was even some sort of cheese sauce. In any case, it’s as delightful as it sounds.
The desserts are, like everything else, homemade, and appear to change on a regular basis. They all sound incredible, but with the size
of the rest of my meal I was sadly unable to indulge. I know, I know - I sound like a quitter. But there’s always next time.
All of the staff members you interact with are a perfect combination of nice, friendly, professional, and efficient. It’s easy to tell that this is a family-run business, and many of the staff are, in fact, family. Everyone goes out of their way to make you feel right at home in this cozy little supper club.
The building itself has quite
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money, the owner had a secret compartment in the wall hidden behind a coat rack, and there’s a money-drop there. So when [the mob] went and got the money out of the till, they had no idea there was more.
O&AW: Tell me more about the mob connection.VM: This was considered “up north,” and the owners at that time darkened everything so that it would be very private. There are two areas on either side of the fireplace that, when you’re here, you can’t see that anyone is back there. It was like a private place, nobody could see who was back there. There’s a soffit that goes around the whole outside, and when we were doing a thorough cleaning of it, we found a playing card that was half-burned, so we always thought, “I wonder if someone was cheating…”
O&AW: What are the buttons for on the wall near each table?VM: Those were buttons for people to call
the server. Not the owner prior to us, but the owner prior to him got so fed up with it that he just cut the wires off. There was a box by the bar where the table number would light up, but somebody kept messing with it.
O&AW: You mentioned that you feel the restaurant is haunted. Can you tell me more about that?VM: Well, we’re still discovering this, but we had a guest come in and, unbeknownst to us, she was a sensitive person to things like that. She came up to me after she was finished [with her meal] and she said, “I just have to tell you, you have the strongest presence here.” And she said, “She’s a female, and she’s attached to your father. Wherever your dad is, her presence is very strong, and when he left it was quiet.” And then she came a second time, and she said that the presence was strongest in this area here [the area between the bar and the dining room].
I think everybody that works here can tell you something that has happened that they can’t explain. One time I had run some errands, and one of my guys was here cleaning out the fryers. At that time, you could stand in the kitchen and see all the way to the fireplace. [When I arrived], he was outside and he said, “I couldn’t go back in until you got here.” He claims that he was cleaning the fryers and he just kind of glanced that way, and this image or something was at the fireplace, and it looked at him, and then backed into the booth. Freaked him out.
Our regulars - we’ve got these ladies that have been coming in since we opened - they always sit [at one of the bar tables]. They were just sitting here, and all of a sudden this lamp just fell on the floor. Nothing got broke or anything, but there was no reason for it to happen.
O&AW: Has the presence ever seemed bad?VM: Oh no, it’s a nice spirit.
an interesting history. It was moved (by horses) from down the road, added onto, used as a mob hangout, and, eventually, abandoned. You can read all of the details in the interview sidebar. The most important part, however, is that Vicki and Bill purchased the abandoned restaurant in 2012 and spent a full year getting it back into working condition.
Five years have passed since they reopened the Edgewater, and they don’t seem to regret it a
bit. They have a thriving business that serves local, award-winning food, a staff that is like (or is) family, a historic building with a fascinating past, and even a friendly ghost. What more could anyone ask for in a supper club?
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to join our Supper Club VIP group; you’ll be entered in our monthly drawing for a $50 gift card to an area supper club, and there will be more Supper Club fun to come! O&a
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August 31-september 3portage County Fair - rosholtThe fair is held Friday thru Monday over Labor Day weekend, the Fair offers activities for the entire family. Carnival Rides, food, Music, games, Animal exhibits. Friday - Sunday $5, Monday $8, Weekend Pass $12; 8:00 am to 10:00 pm; Rosholt Fair Grounds, 186 Forest St, Rosholt; http://rosholtfair.com/index.shtml
september 1-15sunset Chairlift ridesOnly able to enter and pay at the base of the hill. PERKS: Outdoor Patio Bar will be open pending weather conditions. Open for all public. COST: AGES 3-5 yrs = FREE, Ages 6-12 yrs = $8.00, Ages 13+ yrs $12.00; 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm (End Time will range based on Sunset Times); Granite Peak Ski Area, 3605 N. Mountain Road, Wausau; 715-845-2846; http://www.skigranitepeak.com/
september 1-30Deathtrap – A thriller in two Acts!What would you do for a killer idea? Acclaimed but cash-strapped writer Sidney Bruhl has an exceptional new thriller in his hands. There’s just
one problem: It was written by one of his students. The Palace Theater, 564 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Wisconsin Dells; 608-253-4000; http://www.dellspalace.com/nowplaying/deathtrap
september 129th Annual Lake Arrowhead Craft show Our Craft Show has been one of the best in Central Wisconsin for over 25 years. Enjoy refreshments, freshly grilled food and over 100 displays of quality handmade crafts from vendors all over the tri-state area. The event is held rain or shine. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Lake Arrowhead Dam, 278 15th Avenue, Nekoosa; 715-325-2941; http://www.lakearrowheadgolf.com/
Downtown entertainment: tin FiddleJoin us for a live performance by Tin Fiddle! Free; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Duchess Plaza at the intersection of Oak and Broadway, Wisconsin Dells; https://www.wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells-events-calendar/events_calendar.htm#
Live music: greenbury LuckJust four little boys trying to make it in this big world, using nothing but wit, solar energy, and
good music. 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Central Waters Brewing Company, 351 Allen St, Amherst; 715-824-2739; https://www.facebook.com/events/213452686128610/
Comedian Chris barnesBarnes can be best described as a high-energy comic that will take an audience and keep them laughing as he interprets his experiences of life. Barnes is also the man of many faces; his personality and facial expressions will bring an audience to life. 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Par4 Bistro, 201 Foxfire Dr, Waupaca; https://www.facebook.com/FoxfireWaupaca/
sonic CircusThey’re Back! You better be here for one heck of a rock party! When you wake up Sunday morning remember that you asked for ‘em. 9:30 pm; Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, N2757 County Hwy QQ, Waupaca; http://clearwaterharbor.com/
Ask Your motherOur overriding mission for every performance is to give the crowd a concert that goes beyond the ordinary … toward something they’ve never experienced before. This starts by transforming the atmosphere of the venue we play in. 9:30 pm; Indian Crossing Casino -
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Waterfront Restaurant & Ballroom, E1171 County Rd Q, Waupaca; https://www.facebook.com/TheIndianCrossingCasinoWaupaca/
this is tom Jones – the tributeSteve McCoy is known as the world’s greatest Tom Jones impersonator. Just this year there was an award-winning novel written based on his life, WHO KILLED “TOM JONES” by Gale Martin. 7:00 pm; The Palace Theater, 564 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Wisconsin Dells; 608-253-4000; http://www.dellspalace.com/nowplaying/tomjones
Downtown entertainment: tin FiddleJoin us for a live performance by Tin Fiddle! Free; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Duchess Plaza at the intersection of Oak and Broadway, Wisconsin Dells; https://www.wisdells.com/Bureau-Calendar/Downtown-Entertainment-Tin-Fiddle.htm?Occurrence=2018-09-01T19:00:00
tom Weiland, Dean martin Impersonator at House of embersJoin us for a live musical performance by Tom Weiland, Dean Martin Impersonator! 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm; 935 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells; https://www.wisdells.com/Bureau-Calendar/Tom-Weiland-Dean-Martin-Impersonator-at-House-of-Embers.htm?Occurrence=2018-09-01T19:00:00
september 1-2Fox Jazz FestThe Fox Jazz Fest is a free, 2-day concert from local, regional and national jazz artists. Cap off your summer with the perfect musical experience great for family, friends, and old/new jazz lovers. Noon to 6:30 pm; Jefferson Park, Third St., Menasha; 920-749-2787; http://www.foxjazzfest.com/
riverfront Jazz FestivalLargest outdoor jazz festival in Central Wisconsin, featuring great music and fine dining. FREE (Donations appreciated); 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Pfiffner Pioneer Park, 1100 Crosby Avenue, Stevens Point; http://www.riverfrontjazzfestival.org/
Los Dells FestivalLos Dells Festival is the first major multi-genre Latin Music & Arts Festival in the Midwest and soon to be North America’s largest Latin Music Festival. Woodside Ranch, W4015 State Rd 82 E, Mauston; https://losdells.com/
september 2Downtown entertainment: rascal theory Join us for a live performance by Rascal Theory in Downtown Wisconsin Dells. Free; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Duchess Plaza at the intersection of Broadway and Oak Street, Wisconsin Dells; https://www.wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells-events-calendar/events_calendar.htm#
rising phoenix Live at bullheadsWe are going to say goodbye to summer with Rising Phoenix! Enjoy a great evening and our last band of the summer! Rising Phoenix will be sure to put a great show on! 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm; Bullheads Bar & Grill, 3368 Campsite Drive, Stevens Point; https://www.facebook.com/events/135685057242516/
big Falls Corn roastParade at noon. All entries welcome!Food stands, raffles, free corn, games. Raffle tickets $5, drawing at 7:00 p.m.Live music throughout the day. 11:00 am to 8:00 pm; Big Falls, WI; https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Falls-Corn-Roast/461529250545001
Big Falls Corn Roast
Annual Big Falls Bowhunters FREE Corn
Roast, Sunday, Sept 2nd, Village Park, Big Falls.
Parade at noon. All entries welcome!
Food stands, raffles, free corn, games. Raffle
tickets $5, drawing at 7:00 p.m.
Live music throughout the day.
For additional information contact Gary Beyersdorf 715-754-2359.
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september 2LAbOr DAY WeeKenD DOubLeHeADer!Face For Radio 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Boxkar. They truly are a “Harbor” favorite, their songs have the appeal and realness of Matchbox Twenty, with the swagger of Aerosmith. This group will have you on the dance floor early and often! 9:30 pm; Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, N2757 County Hwy QQ, Waupaca; https://www.facebook.com/ClearWater-Harbor-333118343396287/
Downtown entertainment: rascal theoryJoin us for a live performance by Rascal Theory in Downtown Wisconsin Dells. Free; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Duchess Plaza at the intersection of Broadway and Oak Street, Wisconsin Dells; https://www.wisdells.com/Bureau-Calendar/Downtown-Entertainment-Rascal-Theory0Copy0Copy0Copy0Copy0Copy0Copy.htm?Occurrence=2018-09-02T19:30:00
september 3Downtown entertainment: bahama bobJoin us for a live musical performance by Bahama Bob! Free; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Duchess Plaza at the intersection of Broadway and Oak Street, Wisconsin Dells; https://www.wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells-events-calendar/events_calendar.htm#
triviaCome out for Monday Night Trivia! 8:00 pm to 1:00 am; http://clearwaterharbor.com/
september 5Woodlawn CemeteryThe theme for this year is “Conflict & Compromise” and visitors can meet
Green Bay’s prominent and not so prominent former residents. 6:00 pm; Woodlawn Cemetery, 1542 Webster Avenue, Green Bay; 920-437-1840; http://www.browncohistoricalsoc.org/hazelwood/
september 6bands and brews- the grey Catz (summer Finale!)Join the Amber Grill for Bands and Brews! Enjoy a bucket of Miller or Point Bottles, while soaking up some sun and smooth tunes! 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm; Amber Grill, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point; http://ambergrillrestaurant.com/events/2018-09/
First thursday Film series With Dr. Jack rhodes12 Angry Men. This 1957 film takes the audience inside the jury room as twelve citizens struggle with the verdict in a murder trial. This acclaimed classic film stars Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, E. G. Marshall, and Jack Warden as five of the beleaguered jurors. Directed by Sidney Lumet and based on the play by Reginald Rose. 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm; Waupaca Area Public Library; https://www.waupacalibrary.org/
Field to ForkThis fresh dining experience showcases Green Bay at its finest and is sure to expand your foodie horizons. Savor an elegant six course meal in one of Northeast Wisconsin’s most beautiful settings, Green Bay Botanical Garden’s Schneider Family Grand Garden, featuring locally grown produce and farm fresh ingredients. This intimate evening will also be accompanied by exquisite wines paired with each course. $150/GBBG Member & Non-Member; Green Bay Botanical Garden; https://17699.blackbaudhosting.com/17699/Field-to-Fork-06Sep2018
Independent racket nights 2 @ reptile palaceNordlund, Tyler & the Streeters (Appleton), Nathaniel Frank & The Wisconsin Magic, and Noell Kaylene will turn Fletch's Local Tap House into live music headquarters. Free; 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm; Fletch's Local Tap House; http://www.oshkoshmusic.org/racket/
Daddy D’s that’ll be the DayCelebrate Buddy Holly’s birthday and the songs of 1959 by members of Daddy D Productions. 5:00 pm; Riverside Ballroom, 1560 Main St., Green Bay; 920-544-4244; https://daddydproductions.com/
september 6-8Wausau Community theatre - sister Act Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors) and lyrics by Grammy winning Glenn Slater, this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The Grand, 401 N 4th St, Wausau; 715-842-0988; https://tickets.grandtheater.org/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=2193
John Denver tribute 2018Ted Vigil, a man who, according to long-time Denver guitar accompanist Steve Weisberg, closely resembles John both physically and musically, is carrying on the tradition honoring this colossal music icon. 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm; The Palace Theater, 564 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Wisconsin Dells; 608-253-400; http://www.dellspalace.com/nowplaying/john-denver-tribute-2018
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september 7main street taps presents Open tab10:00 pm; Main Street Taps, 956 Main Street, Stevens Point; https://www.facebook.com/events/257859304962631/?active_tab=about
Del Weed and His sweet rollersDescription:Acoustic folk- rock. Easy listening. 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Chain O Lakes Bar and Grill, N2598 County Rd QQ, Waupaca; https://www.facebook.com/ChainBar/
the rising star mill presents: Free movie night - "guys on Ice"These guys, inside their ice-fishing shack, have been enchanting Wisconsin Public Television audiences since 1998. They present a hilarious look at life, love and the perfect catch - even when the fish aren't biting. Laugh and sing along with songs like "Ode to A Snowmobile Suit," and "Fish is the Miracle Food." $12; 7:30 pm; The Rising Star Mill, 3190 County Highway Q, Nelsonville; http://www.pchswi.org/events/events.htm
september 7-855th Annual Wisconsin Fur trappers state rendezvousThis event has the best in trapping and hunting vendors and educational seminars for the outdoor enthusiast! Marshfield Fairgrounds Park, 513 E. 17th St., Marshfield; http://www.wistrap.org
september 7-9panaceaYou won’t want to miss the ever popular A&P Carnival rides and games. But if that’s not your fancy, check out Pacelli’s Famous Friday Night Fish Fry or the Sunday Chicken Dinner. Our silent auction, Central Wisconsin’s largest, is open for viewing and bidding all weekend. FREE! Friday 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm; Pacelli High School, 1301 Maria Drive, Stevens Point; 715-252-1149; http://pacellicatholicschools.com/activities-events/panacea/
villa Louis Carriage ClassicHeld Annually the weekend after Labor Day, the Villa Louis Carriage Classic highlights competitive carriage driving in arena and obstacle classes. The Villa Louis Historic Site was once home to the "Artesian Stock Farm", a premier standardbred training facility. The
Carriage Classic celebrates the zenith of the stock farm with carriage-driving classes on the lawn. Villa Louis 521 N Villa Louis Rd, Prairie du Chien; https://www.wigrr.com/event/villa-louis-carriage-classic-wi/
september 8Celebrate Amherst riverfestAll day free family event with upcycled arts and craft vendors, food and drink, classic car show, great music with three bands playing from noon until 9pm, free crafts for kids and more. Rain or shine. Main Street, Amherst, WI. Free; 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; Main Street, Amherst; 715-824-2319; https://lettiejensencenter.org/community-spirit/celebrate-amherst-riverfest-september-8/
manhole Cover madness Manhole Cover Madness will feature a 76 Manhole Cover Family Fun Run (we will count the number of manhole covers instead of miles!) The event will also feature a Ninja Warrior Course Competition from the professionals at Warrior Jungle. This course is for those that want to try their hand at scaling a Ninja Warrior obstacle course much like the TV show “American Ninja Warrior”. 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; Under the Winneconne Avenue overpass in Neenah (across from Washington Park); www.neenah.org
Saturday, September 8Manhole Cover Madness will be a lot of community fun celebrating Neenah’s iconic manhole covers, there will be something for everyone! For details or more information visit www.neenah.org or call 722-1920.
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september 8Jordan bar and grill Fun runFood, Raffles, Prizes 50/50, Live Music - Around Town 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm; $15 per person, $20 per couple; Sign in at 10:00 am, Depart at noon Sharp! Jordan Bar and Grill, 5696 State Hwy 66, Stevens Point; 715-544-6732; https://www.facebook.com/jordanbarandgrill/
moving through HistoryMoving Through History, a Transcribing Dance Company camera dance work inspired by local history and filmed by Thousand Lumens Productions at historical sites, is working to save a piece of Heritage Park. Heritage Park in Plover is home to the oldest church in Portage County which is in need of repairs. Without our help the church, which houses the World War I museum, could be a total loss. 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Portage County Historical Society Site - Heritage Park, Corner of Willow & Washington, Plover; https://www.facebook.com/events/2120726774816613/
Art in the parkn its 43rd year, this indoor fine arts and crafts show features the work of 120 juried artists, free children’s art and craft area and food stands. Located at Marathon Park inside the historic Exhibition Building and East Gate Hall, Art in the Park is one of Wausau’s four ARTrageous Weekend events. Free admission from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday; Marathon Park, Wausau; http://www.wausaufoa.org/artrageous-weekend
birds in ArtBirds enthrall us with their stunning plumage, amusing antics, and lilting song. Avian art inspires in endless ways, too, evoking the freedom of flight and the fragility of their earthbound existence. Artists from throughout the world push themselves to new heights, striving to be selected for the internationally renowned Birds in Art exhibition. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 700 N. 12th Street, Wausau; https://www.lywam.org/
Wausau Festival of ArtsWausau’s Festival of Arts is celebrating its 54th year! We
hope you will join us for this celebration of exceptional artwork, free entertainment, and children’s activities. 10:00 to 5:00 pm; 400 Block, Wausau; http://www.wausaufoa.org/
Fall Harvest FestAfter months of pruning, managing and developing the vineyard, it’s time to celebrate the harvest! 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Parallel 44 Winery, N2185 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Kewaunee; 920-388-4400; http://www.44wineries.com/
nichols Centennial CelebrationThe event will include guest speakers, a parade, car/tractor/old bike show, and opening of the school time capsule. There will be a mini train ride, pie auction, centennial quilt drawing, music, food & refreshments along with games, and various historical demonstrations of the village’s 100 years. FREE; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; The Village of Nichols; NicholsWI100years.org
Kareem Abdul-JabbarKareem is not only a world-class athlete, but he is also a world-shaking activist and world-wide
Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend is an art extravaganza offering admission-free fun for all ages at four Wausau locations the weekend after Labor Day. Art in the Park at Marathon Park; Festival of Arts and the Center for the Visual Arts, both in downtown Wausau; and Birds in Art opening festivities at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum comprise Wausau’s Artrageous Weekend.
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best-selling author. So how did he get there? Kareem will showcase the top seven mentors and the most important lessons he learned from each. 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm; Menominee Nation Arena, Oshkosh; https://www.ticketstaronline.com/events/detail/kareem-abdul-jabbar
OktoberfestOn 9th Street in front of the Pub, this event will feature live music, food, and of course . . . hand-crafter Oktoberfest micro brews! 11:00 am to 10:00 pm; Blue Heron Brew Pub, 108 W. 9th St., Marshfield; http://www.blueheronbrewpub.com
steve miller band in Concert On The festivities will begin with the Johnsonville Tailgate Village opening for fans and concert-goers at 4:30 p.m., with live music beginning at 7:30 p.m. near the Oneida Nation Gate. Lambeau Field, 1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay; 920-569-7500; https://www.packers.com/
mcmillan Fall FestThe event will be full of fun for all ages, including music, food and fireworks, plus a family tent for the kids to enjoy a variety of activities. A corn hole tournament will be held as an addition to previous main events at daytime, while the Jerry Schmitt band will perform at night. 12:00 pm to 12:00 am; M400 Elm St., Marshfield; https://www.facebook.com/events/115098112512206/
Fall Kickoff vendor showThe Old Armory will be filled with 50 direct sales and craft booths! Come and see all of the Fall offerings. The Spencer Community Boosters will have a food booth as well. Its not too early to think about Christmas shopping! 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; The Old Armory, 201 S Oak Ave, Marshfield; https://www.facebook.com/events/1623378817743626/
tim Hawkins at Crystal grand music theaterTim’s gut-busting comedy show
entertains the entire family while doubling down on the funny, a daunting task in an age where the obscene has become routine. Admission $24.95 - $74.95; Crystal Grand Music Theater, 430 W. Munroe Ave, Wisconsin Dells; https://www.wisdells.com/Bureau-Calendar/Tim-Hawkins-at-Crystal-Grand-Music-Theater.htm?Occurrence=2018-09-08T20:00:00
Delton Fire Department block party 2018Join the members of the Lake Delton Fire Department for their annual Block Party. Family fun, food, activities for all ages, live music, beer tent, raffle (need not be present to win) and fireworks at dusk. All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly towards the purchase of much needed equipment to assist the fire department in it's mission to provide the best possible fire and rescue service to all that live, work or visit the area. 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm; Lake Delton Fire Department, 45 Miller Drive, Lake Delton; https://www.wisdells.com/Bureau-Calendar/Delton-Fire-Department-Block-Party-2018.htm?Occurrence=2018-09-08T16:00:00
september 8-9Wausau's Artrageous WeekendWausau’s ARTrageous Weekend is an art extravaganza offering admission-free fun for all ages at four Wausau locations the weekend after Labor Day. Wausau; https://www.lywam.org/wausaus-artrageous-weekend/
september 9Downtown grand Affair - 18th AnnualWisconsin Rapids celebrates the gorgeous autumn season with music, food, craft fair shopping, a car show
and more! All types of vendors are accepted including arts and crafts, antiques, food and farm market produce. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm; Downtown Wisconsin Rapids; http://www.wisconsinrapidschamber.com/events/details/downtown-grand-affair-18th-annual-23079
Downtown entertainment: gene schmidtJoin us for a live musical performance by Gene Schmidt! Free; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Duchess Plazaat the intersection of Oak and Broadway, Wisconsin Dells; https://www.wisdells.com/Bureau-Calendar/Downtown-Entertainment-Gene-Schmidt0Copy0Copy0Copy.htm?Occurrence=2018-09-09T19:00:00
september 10I'm tellin! Open mic - spoken word, comedy & storytelling with attitudeThis is rock and roll, hip hop, comedy, and passionate poetry - Participate with snapping validation, cheers and new sh*} encouragement! All ages welcome with lax language barriers. 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm; The Green Room, 365 Main Street, De Pere; https://www.facebook.com/events/235111077055080/
september 11triviaCome out for Monday Night Trivia! 8:00 pm to 1:00 am; http://clearwaterharbor.com/
main street taps presents Clinton millerMain Street Taps presents Clinton Miller. 7:00 pm; Main Street Taps, 956 Main Street, Stevens Point; https://www.facebook.com/events/2295707893803436/
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september 11the enduranceRochelle Pennington tells the story of the epic adventure of Sir Ernest Shackleton's "Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition," a true account of human strife and triumph. Free; 6:00 pm; Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave, Oshkosh; https://www.oshkoshpubliclibrary.org/
september 12bazaar After DarkBazaar After Dark, the Fox Cities' very own night market, is heading back to beautiful downtown Menasha for our final evening of 2018! 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Downtown Menasha from Racine to Center; http://pulsefoxcities.com/bazaar-after-dark/
september 13main street taps presents Joe marcinekMain Street Taps presents Joe Marcinek. 7:00 pm; Main Street Taps, 956 Main Street, Stevens Point; https://www.facebook.com/events/198550600821576/
the 5 milers: FvsO benefit ConcertJoin the 5 Milers and the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra for an evening of folk music. Come hear the great songs of the 1960s. The show features the songs of the Kingston Trio, Peter Paul and Mary, The Lime Liters, The Weavers and many more. Tickets are $28; 7:00 pm; Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton; 920-730-3760; http://foxcitiespac.com/events-tickets/tickets/events/the-5-milers-fvso-benefit-concert/the-5-milers-fvso-benefit-concert
brew at the ZooThe NEW Zoo & Adventure Park will host a fundraising event for conservation at the NEW Zoo! There
will be over 70 different craft brews, wines and non-alcoholic drinks on hand for guests to sample at 25 different drink stations around the Zoo. $35; 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm; NEW Zoo & Adventure Park, 4378 Reforestation Rd., Green Bay; 920-434-7841; https://newzoo.org/
Daddy D’s that’ll be the DayCelebrate Buddy Holly’s birthday and the songs of 1959 by members of Daddy D Productions. 5:00 pm; Riverside Ballroom, 1560 Main St., Green Bay; 920-544-4244; https://daddydproductions.com/
september 13-15, 19-23ArtificeStruggling abstract artist Payne Showers finally gets his Big Break. While hiking in Asia, he falls from a mountain and dies -- which greatly inflates the value of his work. Unfortunately, he left wife Maggie with a mountain of debt. She must sell all his paintings to avoid bankruptcy or lose her art gallery business. Green Bay Community Theater, 122 N. Chestnut Avenue, Green Bay; 920-435-6300; http://www.gbcommunitytheater.com/
september 14the rising star mill presents: band OrphansThe Band Orphans - an Americana acoustic quartet - features local musicians, Cara Dowsett, Geoff Cutts, Lee Ilagan and Kevin Knopp. The group's music genres include Country, Classic Rock and Roll, Folk and Jazz as they celebrate a wide range of songwriters and performers including Leonard Cohen, Hank Williams, Sam Cooke and George Gershwin. You're certain to enjoy this evening of musical diversity and verve. $12; 7:00 pm; The Rising Star Mill, 3190 County Highway Q, Nelsonville; http://www.pchswi.org/events/events.htm
John Denver musical tribute starring ted vigilTed Vigil is a singer and songwriter who has played twice for John Denver’s own Windstar Foundation. Ted also performed with the late Steve Weisberg, John Denver’s lead guitar player from 2010 to 2014, who is quoted as saying “Apparently the audience thinks they all look and sound like John. I don’t see it. I see it with Ted.” 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm; The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh; 920-424-2350; https://thegrandoshkosh.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=190
travis tritt at Crystal grand music theaterMore than 27 years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock influenced artist continues to display strong sales activity, sell-out shows, and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Continuously performing shows and withholding a heavy appearance schedule, Tritt is proving to be unstoppable. Tickets $19.95 - $150.00; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Crystal Grand Music Theater, 430 W Munroe Ave, Wisconsin Dells; https://www.crystalgrand.com/
september 14-15Car Cruise and street DanceJoin us on the cruise throughout the beautiful countryside! Returning to Wild Rose for the FREE Street Dance. DJ, flea market & craft show, kids activities, demonstrations & raffles. Roseville Mini-Golf & Shops, 1151 Main St, Wild Rose; https://www.villageofwildrose.com/classic-car-show/
titletown Oktoberfest!Be ready for two days of great beer, live music, German cuisine, games and more! Free; 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm; Titletown Brewing Company, 200 Dousman Street, Green Bay;
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Wet Whistle Wine FestWet Whistle Wine Fest offers award-winning wines, a grape stomp, hearty sandwiches, & live music! It isn’t the 2,000 visitors smiling all the time that’s weird. Nor the people with sticky purple feet dancing onstage. What’s odd at Wet Whistle Wine Fest are all the costumes. Come to the wine fest and see it for yourself! 4:00 am to 8:00 pm; von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St., Algoma; 800-955-5208; https://vonstiehl.com/
september 14-16Wo-Zha-Wa Days Fall FestivalA festive celebration of autumn, Wo-Zha-Wa Days is filled with family activities, including an arts and crafts fair, antique flea market, Maxwell Street Days, live entertainment and a 100-unit parade. Visitors are also invited to participate in a street carnival with refreshment concessions and the Wo-Zha-Wa Run. 8:00 am to 12:00 am; Downtown Wisconsin Dells; https://www.wisdells.com/wozhawa.htm
september 15Art in the parkAnnual Art in the Park at Pfiffner
Pioneer Park,along the banks of the Wisconsin River. Many Children's activities sponsored by non-profit groups, art and craft vendors, including vendors under the age of 18, food by local non-profit groups and entertainment. Free admission; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Pfiffner Pioneer Park, 1100 Crosby Avenue, Stevens Point; 715-344-8901; http://www.artintheparkstevenspoint.org/
Legends & LegaciesCWSO's 70th Anniversary Gala featuring Guest Artist Chaise Lounge. An evening with cocktails and appetizers, cash bar, and dinner. Music by the Scholarship String Quartet. Dessert hour, live auction and special performances by Chaise Lounge. http://www.cwso.org/
main street taps presents red ben and the missing milesMain Street Taps presents Red Ben and the Missing Miles. 10:00 pm to 1:00 am; Main Street Taps, 956 Main Street, Stevens Point; https://www.facebook.com/events/559699041097812/
norske needlers Quilt showOver 200 quilts, wall-hangings, and other handmade articles, Bed turnings at 11 am and 2 pm. Food available. Free parking, no stairs.Vendors, resale booth and club boutique. Come enjoy Quilted Candy for the Eye!! $5 (12 and under, free); 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Iola Car Show, 130 Jenson Drive, Iola; 715-307-0065; https://quiltersresources.com/event/norske-needlers-quilt-show.html
ignight marketThis travelling night market series features vendors highlighting local artisans and makers, interactive live art demonstrations, original music from local and national touring performers, life-size games, food and drinks. 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm; 120 S Pearl St, Green Bay; 920-437-2531; https://www.onbroadway.org/events/ignight-market
FridayFree admission, but canned food donations for Kewaunee County Food Pantry are welcome! All weekend, children under 12 FREE. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
Band: Cat Five • 5–9pmSpecialty Foods • 5–9pm
Saturday$10 Admission. All weekend, children under 12 FREE. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
Band: Conscious Pilot10am–1:30pm
Band: The Groove Hogs • 2–6pmTours & Wine TastingAt Winery, 9am–6pm
Specialty Foods • 10am–6pmCelebrity Stomp Off
11am & 11:20amGrape Stomp Heats: 12:20pm,
1:30pm & 3pmGrand Grape Stomp Off • 4:30pmVintage Wine Tasting • 12:30pm to 3:30pm in the production building.
Wet Whistle Wine Fest
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september 15Horse & buggy DaysThe Horse & Buggy Days celebration. We would like to invite you to participate in the parade which is scheduled for Saturday, at noon. The parade will assemble at the Waupaca County Fairgrounds beginning at 10:30 a.m. and proceed through the downtown area, ending at the corner of Mill and High St. Saturday’s events will be downtown Weyauwega. 10:30 am to 11:00 pm; http://www.weyauwegachamber.com/horse-buggy-days
rhythms Of the World Enjoy music and dance from around the world while sampling the local food fare. The event is at Houdini Plaza and brought to you by IndUS of Fox Valley, Appleton Rotary in partnership with Building for Kids, Appleton Public Library and Appleton Downtown Inc. 9:30 am to 12:00 pm; Appleton Public Library, 225 N Oneida St, Appleton; http://apl.org/
CWsO presents our 70th Anniversary gala Featuring guest Artist Chaise LoungeEnjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and desserts. Bring your dance shoes! Music will be provided by CWSO, and Washington D.C. jazz sextet, Chaise Lounge. "Equal parts dry wit and dry martini, Chaise Lounge blends jazz, lounge, and circa-1962 pop into a quasi-retro juggernaut of cool." Join us in a lovely night out to support 70 years of music making with so many more years to look forward to! 6:00 pm; $70; Sentury World, Stevens Point; 715-345-7726; www.cwso.org
mat KearneyJoin us for a musical performance by Mat Kearney on his CRAZYTALK Fall 2018 Tour. Featuring special guest: Welshly Arms. General admission $45.00; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Ho Chunk Gaming Wisconsin
Dells, Baraboo; http://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/wisconsindells/#//
tony Danza: standards & storiesBest known for his starring roles on two of television’s most iconic and long-running series, "Taxi" and "Who’s The Boss", Danza has also established himself as a song and dance man, recently receiving rave reviews for his performance in the hit Broadway musical, "Honeymoon In Vegas". 7:30 pm; The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh; 920-424-2350; https://thegrandoshkosh.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=191
Charley pride Becoming a trailblazing Country Music superstar was an improbable
destiny for Charley Pride, especially considering his humble beginnings as a sharecropper's son on a cotton farm in Sledge, Mississippi. Tickets $44.95 - $65.95; 3:00 pm; Crystal Grand Music Theatre, 430 W. Munroe Ave., Wisconsin Dells; https://www.crystalgrand.com/event/1517402-charley-pride-wisconsin-dells/
september 15-16Annual Woodcarvers show and CompetitionThe Largest Woodcarving Show in the State of Wisconsin. Demonstrations throughout both days, The Woodcraft Shop of Larry and Carol Yudis, Krantz Wood Sales and Moore roughouts. This years featured carver - Chet James.
Peace Lutheran Church Chicken Dinner
Meals, which can be eaten at the Jensen Center or taken home, include Ambrosia’s Ambroasted chicken, along with church-provided mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, baked beans, salad, roll, butter, fruit cup, and dessert. Central Waters beer will be available for purchase.
In addition, there will be Bingo, prizes, and the Packers/Vikings game on TV.Tickets for the meal must be purchased in advance from the church and
are $15 for adults, $8 for children 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. The price includes dinner and one Bingo card. All proceeds benefit the lower level construction at the church. You do not need to purchase a meal to come and play Bingo with us.
For more information or tickets, call 715-824-5615 or email [email protected].
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$4.00 (12 and under free); Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point; 715-341-2214; https://wisconsinriverwoodcarvers.org/
26th Annual maple Fall FestMaple Fall Fest is known as "The" place to find some of the best handmade art and craft items in the Midwest, with over 150 vendors. Add in Amish specialties, a wonderful assortment of food vendors, our famous potato and traditional pancake breakfast (featuring Wenzel Farm's maple sausage), Kid's Zone, Maple Village, Beer Garden, entertainment throughout the weekend, a Bike Tour, and much more . . . and you won't want to be anywhere else over the weekend! Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Wildwood Park & Zoo, 1800 S. Roddis, Marshfield; http://visitmarshfield.com/events/maple-fall-fest/
september 16peace Lutheran Church Chicken Dinner Meals, which can be eaten at the Jensen Center or taken home. Central Waters beer will be available for purchase. There will be Bingo, prizes, and the Packers/Vikings game on TV. All proceeds benefit the lower level construction at the church. You do not need to purchase a meal to come and play Bingo with us. Tickets for the meal must be purchased in advance from the church and are $15 for adults, $8 for children 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. The price includes dinner and one Bingo card. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm; Jensen Community Center, 487 N. Main St., Amherst; 715-824-5615; http://trchurch.org/upcoming-fundraisers/
september 17triviaCome out for Monday Night Trivia! 8:00 pm to 1:00 am; http://clearwaterharbor.com/
september 19Lydia Frumkin | piano The 6:30 Concert Series is designed to connect the campus with the community through the exploration of music. Performances feature insightful presentations by performers, composers, and special guests. The FREE series offers new perspectives on diverse styles, often exploring the music from multiple angles. 6:30 pm; Weidner Center, 2420 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay; 920-465-2726; http://www.weidnercenter.com/630series/
modest mouseModest Mouse formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington and has become, over the past two decades, the indie rock gold standard: One of the few bands capable of achieving massive popularity without sacrificing their longtime fans. 7:30 pm; Brown County Arena, 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay; 920-494-3401; https://www.reschcenter.com/venues/detail/brown-county-veterans-memorial-arena
september 20gordon Lightfoot After 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it's safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. 8:00 pm; The Grand, 401 N 4th St, Wausau; 715-842-0988; https://tickets.grandtheater.org/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=2181
Dinner program: the tastes of the viking AgeJoin Daniel Serra, Viking food and
culture expert, as he explains the tastes of the Viking Age – what one ate and how it tasted. Program Cost:$20 for each NPM member, $25 for each Non-member; 5:00 pm; Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Place, Green Bay; 920-448-4460; http://www.nevillepublicmuseum.org/announcements/dinner-program-the-tastes-of-the-viking-age
september 21bourbon tasting CruiseEnjoy some bourbon sampling aboard the Chief Waupaca for a sunset cruise! The tickets include 3 bourbon samples, the cruise, appetizers, and a drink ticket to be used on the bar on the boat. Book online now! 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm; Clearwater Harbor Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, N2757 County Hwy QQ, Waupaca; http://www.clearwaterharbor.com
12th Annual OktoberfestEat German food, listen to music and of course, try some German beer. Lorelei Inn, 1412 Webster Avenue, Green Bay; 920-432-5921; http://www.lorelei-inn.com/
gordon Lightfoot in Concert: the Legend Lives OnAfter 50 active years of hit song making and international album sales well into the multi-millions, it's safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter and musician Gordon Lightfoot resides with some very exclusive company atop the list of all-time greats. Tickets start at $45; 8:00 pm; Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W. College Ave, Appleton; 920-730-3760; http://foxcitiespac.com/events-tickets/tickets/events/gordon-lightfoot-in-concert-the-legend-lives-on/gordon-lightfoot-in-concert-the-legend-lives-on
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september 21garden sprouts: birds of a FeatherNo matter the season, birds can use our help. Learn more about these garden friends through stories, games and projects! This program is designed for children age three to five and one accompanying adult. Price per one adult and one child, age 3-5. Additional children half price. $8/GBBG Member; $13/Non-Member; Green Bay Botanical Garden; https://17699.blackbaudhosting.com/17699/Garden-Sprouts-Birds-of-a-Feather
brews, bistros & bonfiresGroove to live music by Steely Dane – The Ultimate Steely Dan Tribute as you watch the glow from bonfires dance on the lawn, savor a variety of tasty foods from local restaurants and sip frothy Wisconsin and Green Bay brews. Lawn Seating Ticket: $20/GBBG Member; $25/Non-Member Cowles Terrace Ticket: $35/GBBG Member; $40/Non-Member; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm; Green Bay Botanical Garden; https://gbbg.org/brews/
the Willis ClanCompared to a modern day von Trapp family, The Willis Clan is comprised of world-class singers, dancers, musicians, writers and artists. Merging their Irish roots and love of multiple music genres into one unique sound, they create an incredibly entertaining show! 1:00 pm; The Palace Theater, 564 Wisconsin Dells Parkway South, Wisconsin Dells; 608-253-4000; http://www.dellspalace.com/nowplaying/the-willis-clan
steve martin & martin short Come see Steve Martin and Martin Short in "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life." Enjoy stand-up, film clips, musical numbers and conversations about their lives in show business. Steve Martin and Martin Short will also be joined by
the Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers, the bluegrass band with which Steve Martin frequently performs, and Jeff Babko. Tickets: $79.50, $99.50, $150.00; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm; Resch Center, 820 Armed Forces Drive, Green Bay; 800-895-0071; https://www.reschcenter.com/events/detail/steve-martin-martin-short-an-evening-you-will-forget-for-the-rest-of-your-life
sept 21-OCt 13ghosts of maribel CavesEnjoy some bourbon sampling Join the Let Me Be Franks gang and the ghost hunters’ crew as they travel back to the heyday of the Maribel Caves Hotel — Hotel Hell — known as one of the most haunted places in America. Is it really haunted? Is it a hoax? No one knows for sure, but, we do know it’ll be a hilarious investigation. $32.00 - Reserved Seating; 8:00 pm; Meyer Theatre, 117 South Washington Street, Green Bay; https://meyertheatre.org/ghosts-of-maribel-caves-2018-09-21/
september 22pig roast/Car showPig Roast with all the fixin's 10:00 am, $10; Car Show Registration 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, $5; Freedome Park Shelter House, Manawa; http://www.manawaveteranspark.org
silver Celebration DinnerJoin us for a special pre-concert dinner event celebrating the Weidner’s Silver Anniversary! 6:00 pm; Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay; 800-895-0071; http://www.weidnercenter.com/events/silver-celebration-dinner/
25th season Anniversary ConcertAs the 25th Season launches, we pause to look back and honor the visionaries who brought the Weidner Center dream to fruition. 7:30 pm;
Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay; 800-895-0071; http://www.weidnercenter.com/events/wayne-lin-25th-season-anniversary-symphony-orchestra-concert/
Kathleen madigan boxed Wine and bigfootFor 28 years, comedian Kathleen Madigan has been touring 250 nights on the road and squeezing in hour-long filmed specials and performances on every late night show ever made. Tickets $35; 8:00 pm; Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 400 W College Ave, Appleton; 920-730-3760; http://foxcitiespac.com/events-tickets/tickets/events/kathleen-madigan-boxed-wine-and-bigfoot/kathleen-madigan
Weyauwega Lake restoration First Annual prime rib DinnerTickets are $55; Doors open 5:00 pm; Gerold Opera House, Weyauwega; http://www.wegaarts.org/events/weyauwega-lake-restoration-first-annual-prime-rib-dinner/
unWIned Wine Walk15 wine samples (2-3 ounces) will be featured at different businesses throughout Downtown Oshkosh. *Businesses will offer specials/coupons. *Opportunities to win prizes. *Art activities offered at some locations (additional cost; not included in ticket price). Ex. Paint a board at Fire Escape *Free Comedy skits at Backlot Comedy House. We encourage you to come down early and enjoy a bite to eat at one of our fantastic restaurants. $26.00 and$6.00 for designated drivers; 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm; Downtown Oshkosh; https://squareup.com/store/downtown-oshkosh
Oneida big Apple FestAnnual event that features wagon rides to the apple orchard, flea and farmers market, apple pie contest, entertainment, food and much more.
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10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Cultural Heritage Center, Hwy. 54, Green Bay; 920-496-5020; https://exploreoneida.com/
Astor neighboorhood Walking tourSidewalk tour of the Astor Historic district and view vintage homes. 10:00 am; Downtown Green Bay, 130 E. Walnut St., Green Bay; 920-437-1840; http://www.browncohistoricalsoc.org/
Harvest Hootenanny Ledgestone vineyards & WineryLedgeStone Vineyard’s 2nd Annual Harvest Hootenanny! Celebrating all fall has to offer with a full on, family friendly event. Featuring a petting farm, grub trucks, archery targets, pumpkin carving contest, tie dying & more! Free; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm; LedgeStone Vineyards, 6381 State Highway 57, Greenleaf; 920-532-4384; http://www.ledgestonevineyards.xyz/
Wayne Lin: 25th season Anniversary symphony Orchestra ConcertAs the 25th Season launches, we pause to look back and honor the visionaries who brought the Weidner Center dream to fruition. 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm; Weidner Center, 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay; 920-494-3401; http://www.weidnercenter.com/
Dog Days of stockholmPeople meet shelter and rescue dogs in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere are more inclined to adopt, and that’s the goal of our event: to help place adoptable dogs into good and loving homes. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm;. Stockholm Village Park. 2040 Spring St, Stockholm; https://www.wigrr.com/event/dog-days-of-stockholm/
september 23backtrack vocalsThis New York City-based ensemble explores the power of the human
voice through unique vocal arrangements, tight harmonies and world-class beatboxing. Pushing the limits of a cappella, the group impressively performs covers of past and present pop music and shares inspiring original compositions. Reserved seating $20; 7:00 pm; LuCille Tack Center for the Arts, 400 N. School St., Spencer; 715-659-4499; http://lucilletackcenter.com/events/backtrack-vocals.php
september 25Classic Car and Hot rod Hang OutBring your car or just come to see some of the coolest cars the Waupaca area has to offer. Hang out and chat with other "Car Guys and Gals" and show off your Pride and Joy! 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm; E1580 County Rd Q, Waupaca; https://www.facebook.com/pages/biz/54981/Waupaca-Rod-Classic-Car-Show-190225196019/
september 27-29Oshkosh Community players presents the Curious savageTHE CURIOUS SAVAGE is the story of an elderly widow named Mrs.
Savage, whose husband has left her $10 million dollars. She intends to give the entire fortune away to people who wish to pursue their “foolish dreams,” but her stepchildren strongly object. Join Oshkosh Community Players for a “family” friendly fun time. Suite Seats $25, Tickets $18 and $15; 7:30 pm and 2:00 pm; The Grand Oshkosh, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh; 920-424-2350; https://thegrandoshkosh.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=192
september 27-30La Crosse Oktoberfest Approximately 5,000 miles and over 150 years of history provide the only major differences between La Crosse, Wisconsin and Munich, Germany during late September and early October each year. This time of year both Munich and La Crosse are filled with “merrymaking” and a carnival atmosphere known in both cities as Oktoberfest. This year’s theme is “Polka, Pretzels & Prost”. La Crosse’s Oktoberfest celebration is acclaimed year after year by locals and visitors alike. #1 Oktoberfest Strasse, La Crosse; https://www.oktoberfestusa.com/
September 27-30, 2018
Willkommen to the longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest.Some come for the epic parades, others for the biergarten. If you’re German or just looking for an excuse to wear some lederhosen—we’re happy you’re here. So, raise a stein and prost to 58 years of
gemütlichkeit and cheer—it’s what makes us das beste!
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september 28starfireEnjoy some country music while enjoying our fabulous fish fry menu. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Free; Winncrest Banquet Hall, 2788 Towne Ct, Neenah; 920-886-8723; http://www.winncrestbanquet.com
2018 License to CruiseEach year, more than 75,000 people walk College Avenue and enjoy the 400+ classic cars, live music and great food from local restaurants. This year's feature vehicle is Chevrolet, and they will be in front of City Center Plaza. 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm; College Avenue, Appleton; http://octoberfestonline.org/activity/license_to_cruise
september 28-29Always a bridesmaidIn this hilarious comedic romp, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other's weddings…no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making "the long walk" for each other, determined to honor that vow. 7:30 pm; WRCT Auditorium, Rapids Mall, 220 3rd Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids; http://www.wrctheatre.org/PLAY-Always-a-bridesmaid.asp
Kilbourn City Live music & Arts FestivalKilbourn City Live is an outdoor music event featuring some of the most jam-worthy bands in the modern music industry. All situated in the heart of our historic, and beloved, downtown Wisconsin Dells. 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm; Downtown Wisconsin Dells; https://www.wisdells.com/wisconsin-dells-events-festivals/Kilbourn-City-Live.htm
september 29pig roast partyOur Annual fall `Pig Roast Party .̀ Slow-roasted Whole Pig dinner with all the trimmings. Until gone. MoJo & Flipside - 1:00 pm; 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm; Wheel House, E1209 County Rd Q, Waupaca; https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wheelhouse/185170338163004
madison's basementClassic rock at its finest! These guys have become some of our favorites! 9:00 pm; Chain O Lakes Bar and Grill, N2598 County Rd QQ, Waupaca; http://clearwaterharbor.com/
sebastian maniscalcoA string of record-breaking sold out comedy appearances, a top-ranked show on SiriusXM, “The Pete & Sebastian Show,” and inclusion on Forbes’ 2017’s “The World’s Highest Paid Comedians” who praised, “thanks to his enthusiasm and willingness to work, Maniscalco will likely continue to be on Forbes’ list for years to come,” comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is having an incredible year. Tickets starting at $42.75; 7:00 pm; Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay; 800-895-0071; http://www.weidnercenter.com/events/sebastian-maniscalco/
parkaeology: rockwood Lodge Become an archaeologist for the day, join the Brown County Parks
Department and the Neville Public Museum for a fun morning of parkaeology at Bay Shore Park! 10:00 am to 12:00 pm; Bay Shore County Park, 5637 Sturgeon Bay Rd, New Franken; http://www.nevillepublicmuseum.org/announcements/parkaeology-rockwood-lodge
2018 OctoberfestOn Saturday, come to Appleton's largest block party. Music starts as early as 9 a.m., the full band line up is available on the music page. Arts and Crafts and the Family Fun area are also available. 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; College Avenue, Appleton; octoberfestonline.org
Fall Family Art FestivalCelebrate with us as the Garden commemorates the anniversary of opening its doors to our community! See the Grand Garden, shop plant sales and see displays by local garden clubs. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Rd., Green Bay; 920-490-9457; https://gbbg.org/
september 30Closing party with the scottie meyer bandEnjoy the last day of our 2018 season listening to some amazing artists! 3:00 pm; Chain O Lakes Bar and Grill, N2598 County Rd QQ, Waupaca; http://clearwaterharbor.com/
September 29, 2018Music starts as early as 9 a.m., the full band line up is available on the music page. Arts and Crafts and the Family Fun area are also available at 9 a.m. And, don't forget about all the great food booths; local not-for-profits put in a lot of time and hard work to raise money for their organizations during this one day event.
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