Weekly Art & Cultural Events - November 30- December 6, 2009

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

• Comics In Wisconsin
  Dec 1, 2009
  Time(s): 7 p.m.
  Location: Southwest Library, 7979 - 38th Ave.
  Phone: (262) 564-6130
  Website: www.mykpl.info
  Description: Speaker: Paul Buhle. Comics have been an important part of Wisconsin life for more than a century. Several of the most important comic artists in the U.S. have been from Wisconsin or moved here to live and work. Princeton, Wisconsin, a key comic production center in the 1970s-80s, was a powerful source of historic comic art reproduction as well as publication of avant-garde comics. For comic lovers ages 12 and older.
• Winter Choral Concert
  Dec 1, 2009
  Time(s): 7:30 p.m.
  Location: Tremper High School Auditorium, 8560 - 26th Ave.
  Phone: Tremper High School: (262) 359-2200
  Website: www.kusd.edu
  Description: A Tremper High School event.
• Winter Orchestra Concert
  Dec 3, 2009
  Time(s): 7:30 p.m.
  Location: Tremper High School Auditorium, 8560 - 26th Ave.
  Phone: Tremper High School: (262) 359-2200
  Website: www.kusd.edu
  Description: A Tremper High School event.
• Lakeside Players Presents “All Through the Night”
  Dec 4, 2009
  Time(s): Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.
  Location: Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 - 56th St.
  Phone: (262) 657-PLAY (7529)
  Website: www.rhodeopera.org
  Description: By L. Don Swartz. The plot: A small group of weary travelers discover the power of the season while trapped in a lonely train station on Christmas Eve. As a blizzard rages outside, the troubled people are forced to turn to each other for companionship. Trying to make them more comfortable is the old stationmaster, Charlie. When the clock strikes midnight, there is a knock on the station door and seven youngsters appear. They’ve seen the station lights from the nearby church where, in secret, they’ve been practicing the story of the nativity which they plan to present at regular service. They offer to perform their play for the travelers, and afterward they speak to the travelers individually, giving advice which is seemingly wise beyond their years. The next morning, as a new, younger stationmaster lights a Christmas candle, we realize the mysterious stop in the travelers’ journey was more than accidental and has given them a renewed spirit and resolve. Tickets at the door: $12 adults ($11 on Sunday) / $10 students & seniors. Special Opening Night After Party on Dec. 4: After the show music will be provided in Skinner Hall by Tim Korry & MFE. Price of the aftershow party is included in the ticket, only $9 for both! Cash Bar will be available.
  Additional Dates: 12/05, 12/06, 12/11, 12/12, 12/13, 12/18, 12/19
• Kenosha Public Museum Travelogue: Barbados: Island in the Sun with Steve Gonser
  Dec 4, 2009
  Time(s): 7:30 p.m., doors open 6:45 p.m.
  Location: Reuther High School Auditorium, 58th St. & Sheridan Rd.
  Phone: (262) 653-4140
  Website: www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org
  Description: Imagine white sandy beaches and the blazing sun shining it’s golden rays down on your face. Yes, this must be paradise; it must be Barbados! Barbados is one of the most elegant and refined islands in the Caribbean. Along with Steve Gonser, allow yourself to sink into the charm and comfort of the West Indian traditions. Encounter the cordial and good-natured locals while enjoying the serenity of the clear, azure sea. Wander through the capital Bridgetown and nourish yourself with the land’s fruit. The once British colony is truly the location of a perfect holiday! A travelogue is a professional 90-minute presentation shown on a big screen with one intermission. Travelogues are produced in the enhanced digital format and narrated live by the film maker. Admission is free and seating is unreserved.
• “The Freeheel Life” Movie Premiere
  Dec 4, 2009
  Time(s): 8 p.m.
  Location: Iron Kettle at Wilmot Mountain Ski and Snowboard Area, 11931 Fox River Road, Wilmot
  Phone: (262) 862-2301
  Website: freeheellife.com/
  Email: general@wilmotmountain.com
  Description: Get pumped for the winter season, come see some excellent skiing! $8 cover at the door.
• Folk Music Hootenanny
  Dec 4, 2009
  Time(s): 7 to 10 p.m.
  Location: Anderson Arts Center, 121 - 66th St.
  Phone: (262) 654-6840 or (262) 658-1478
  Description: Participants may bring an acoustic instrument or just come to sing. Beginners are very welcome. There is no fee, but donations to the Anderson Arts Center are encouraged.
• JOY! A Festival of Readings and Carols
  Dec 4, 2009 through Dec 6, 2009
  Time(s): Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m.
  Location: Carthage College A.F. Siebert Chapel, 2001 Alford Park Dr.
  Phone: (262) 551-5810
  Website: http://www.carthage.edu/features/christmas-festival/
  Email: ChristmasFestival@carthage.edu
  Description: Celebrate the holidays with the Carthage community by attending “JOY! A Festival of Readings and Carols” featuring the majestic sounds of the Fritsch Memorial Organ. The program follows an age-old tradition of sharing the celebration of the birth of Christ through readings and music and includes Carthage’s annual Service of Light. Students in the Carthage Choir, Carthage Women’s Ensemble, Lincoln Chamber Singers, Gospel Messengers, A. F. Siebert Chapel Choir, Wind Orchestra and other Instrumental Ensembles, as well as students from the Theatre Department, present three identical programs. Admission is free, but reservations are required.
• 36th Annual UW-Parkside Arts and Crafts Fair
  Dec 5, 2009
  Time(s): 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  Location: UW-Parkside Main Complex, 900 Wood Rd.
  Phone: (262) 595-2278
  Website: www.uwp.edu
  Email: portee@uwp.edu
  Description: SE Wisconsin/Northern Illinois shopper’s extravaganza featuring over 175 talented artisans and crafters, free admission, live music, an artisan raffle and silent auction, coat/package check, dining facilities, wrapping station, and free shuttle service from parking lots to the complex.
• Kenosha Public Museum Event: International Holiday
  Dec 5, 2009
  Time(s): 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Note new time!
  Location: Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave.
  Phone: (262) 653-4140
  Website: www.kenoshapublicmuseum.org
  Description: Kick off the holiday season with a day full of sights, sounds and food to dazzle your senses! Come For Lunch: Purchase foods from around the world in the International Food Court. Holiday Entertaining Ideas: Watch food demonstrations and sample traditional ethnic food specialties. Special Holiday Gifts: Find that special holiday gift from one of the many ethnic artisans and crafters in the International Market. Free Children’s Craft Activities: Make a recycled ornament, a Scandinavian woven heart and a paper German bell. Musical Performances: Enjoy ethnic music performances throughout the day. Kenosha Community Media will record your holiday greetings to air on local cable channel 14 during December. Kenosha’s Community Tree Lighting follows this event.
• Ride the Electric Streetcar With Santa
  Dec 5, 2009
  Time(s): 1 to 4 p.m.
  Location: Stops include the McCarthy Transit Center, 8th Ave. and 54th St. and the Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave.
  Phone: (262) 653-4287
  Description: Come visit Santa, on his way to Kenosha’s Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Kenosha Public Museum. Fare is 50 cents for ages 13 and older and 25 cents for 12 and younger. The streetcars travel along 54th & 56th Streets near the lakefront.
• Kenosha’s Christmas Tree Lighting
  Dec 5, 2009
  Time(s): 4 p.m.
  Location: Kenosha Public Museum & Fountain Plaza, 56th St. & 2nd Ave.
  Phone: (262) 653-4000 or (262) 653-4140
  Website: www.KenoshaEvents.com
  Description: Join Mayor Bosman when Kenosha lights its official Christmas tree. First, stop in the lobby of the Kenosha Public Museum for a sing-along with Santa. Also featuring live music by Jazz Spectrum. Santa will draw the names of two lucky children (entry forms in the Kenosha Public Museum on Dec. 5th) to help Mayor Bosman light the tree. Get your holiday season kicked-off right with this free annual event. Ride Kenosha’s Electric Streetcar with Santa to the event.
• “A Thrill of Hope” Annual Christmas Cantata
  Dec 5, 2009 through Dec 6, 2009
  Time(s): Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.
  Location: Wesley United Methodist Church, 4600 - 60th St.
  Phone: (262) 654-8122
  Website: www.kenoshawesley.org
  Email: wesleyumc@wisconsinumc.org
  Description: A Christmas Cantata sharing the story of the birth of Christ and reminding us all that Advent is a season of hope and there are many reminders that we need to keep hope in our hearts and daily life. Admission is free and all are welcome.