Weekly Art & Cultural Events Events - May 25 - May 31, 2009

Events subject to change. Please call published telephone numbers to confirm details.

• Kenosha Public Museum presents Transparent Watercolor Society of America 33nd Annual Juried Exhibition
  May 2, 2009 through Jul 26, 2009
  Time(s): Open Sun.-Mon. 12 to 5 p.m., Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  Location: Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave.
  Phone: (262) 653-4140
  Website: www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org
  Description: The 33rd annual exhibition features the works of 100 artists from throughout the United States and Canada, filling the Museum’s East and South galleries. Judy Morris of Medford, Ore. selected the 100 paintings on display from over 800 entries. On Saturday, June 6, Morris will view the show and select the award recipients. Morris has been a popular juror and workshop teacher in the United States and abroad. Her paintings have received more than 50 national and regional awards and have been featured in exhibitions throughout the country. In addition, the Kenosha Public Museum will host the TWSA’s 34th annual exhibition May 1 - July 25, 2010, as well as the 35th exhibition in the spring of 2011. The Society recognizes an important distinction between transparent watercolor and the numerous other water-based mediums that have evolved through modern technology. Closed Holidays. General admission is free. Program & group fees may apply.
• Anderson Arts Center: Racine Art Guild Juried Exhibition
  May 17, 2009 through Jul 19, 2009
  Time(s): Tues.-Sun. 1 to 4 p.m.
  Location: Anderson Arts Center, 121 - 66th St.
  Phone: (262) 653-0481
  Website: www.andersonartscenter.com
  Email: Carolina@andersonartscenter.com
  Description: Show includes Racine Art Guild, ceramics by Bill Anderson, 2008 Winter Juried Solo Show Winners: Kathy Brand, Tom Clark, James Mishler, Joyce Ottum and John F. Walte. Also featuring student art from Bristol Elementary School and “Celebrating Summer” by Area Artists Group. Admission is free (donations welcomed).
• Kenosha Union Park Project (KUPP) Neighborhood Yard Sale
  May 30, 2009
  Time(s): 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  Location: Start at Union Park, 7th Ave. & 46th St.
  Phone: Lemon Street Gallery: (262) 605-4745
  Website: www.kenoshaunionparkproject.com
  Email: info@lemonstreetgallery.org
  Description: Love treasure hunting? Businesses and residents throughout the Union Park neighborhood host a sidewalk sale! Free admission.
• Open House featuring Midwest Street Machine Association of Kenosha Car Show
  May 30, 2009
  Time(s): Car Show: 12 to 5 p.m. Open House: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  Location: Cafe de Lube, 5200 - 52nd St.
  Phone: (262) 653-0038
  Description: Open House weekend (May 29-31) includes a Saturday Car Show featuring Midwest Street Machine Association of Kenosha. Also, Kenosha’s Trolley Dogs will be present with their famous hot dogs. Sample Cafe de Lube’s beverages for free. Live entertainment on Saturday features Mr. Erik Dillon (Dave Mathews & more) from 12 to 5:30 p.m.
• Kenosha Public Museum’s Annual Model Train Extravaganza
  May 30, 2009 through May 31, 2009
  Time(s): Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 12 to 4 p.m.
  Location: Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave.
  Phone: (262) 653-4140
  Website: www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org
  Description: Model trains will fill the Kenosha Public Museum during the annual Train Extravaganza Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. All models and scales of trains will be represented during the free, public event sponsored by the G-Scalers Club. The scale models include scenic layouts, featuring trains operating with a backdrop of model buildings and a variety of landscapes.