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Join RG Productions, a popular Kenosha radio theatre company, for a special recreation of Orson Welles’ infamous radio broadcast War of the Worlds on October 17 and 24th. Recreating the frenzied pace and convincing details, RG Productions makes it clear just why the story is truly the mother of all space invasions. Originally performed by Welles’ Mercury Theater-of-the-Air, the 1938 live 60-minute broadcast of an “eyewitness report” of an invasion from Mars caused a nationwide panic.
Under the leadership of Producing Director Nita Hunter, the show will place the actors on stage as if they were broadcasting from the CBS studios on Madison Avenue in New York City. As in the original production, Orson Welles serves as both narrator and main character and will be portrayed by local actor Jan Michalski.

“The time is right for RG Productions to take on this iconic broadcast,” says Hunter. “We have two unique venues in Kenosha, the History Center with an authentic 1930’s backdrop and Kemper Hall, sometimes thought of as Kenosha’s most haunted venue.”

The Saturday, October 17 premier event will be held at 7 p.m.at the Kenosha History Center, 220 51st Pl, Kenosha. Tickets are $10 and include seating in the round, snacks and an open bar. Seating is limited. Call (262) 654-5770 for advance tickets. Visa and Mastercard accepted.

The Saturday, October 24 performance will be held at 7 p.m. at Kemper Center, 6501 3rd Ave., Kenosha. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door. A special bonus performance of Edgar Allen Poe will be performed by Doug Despin. For more information, call (847) 710-2027. Continue reading →

Saturday October 10, 2008

Join us for the Center’s fifth annual chili cook-off between the Kenosha and Somers Fire Departments and chefs from some of Kenosha’s best restaurants. Last years winner, the Coffee Pot Diner, will be defending their title. Sample chili and vote for your top favorite until its all gone. Live music by Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys band, dancing and sample microbrews and enjoy wine and soda. A great family event, 6-10 p.m.

This Year’s Participants include:

• Kenosha Fire Department
• Somers Fire Department
• Coffee Pot Diner
• Frank’s Diner
• TG’s
• Twisted Cuisine
• Casa Capri
• Carolyn’s Coffee Connection
• Savannah’s Cabin Cafe
• Wine Knot
• The Nook
• Fiesta Catering

The Fourth Annual Chili Cook Off Oct. 11th

Join the Kenosha History Center for an evening of Blues by The Westside Andy, Mel Ford Band from Madison, micro brewed beers, wine and great chili, from 6:00PM – 10:00PM October 11th 2008. Chili tasting will run from 6:00PM –until gone, music from 6:00PM – 10:00PM.

The Kenosha Fire Dept. will defend its championship from last year’s event. There will be a cash bar with a selection of micro brewed beers and wine. We will have 11 competitors. It all happens in our Rambler Legacy Gallery surrounded by historic buildings.

The Contenders are:

• TG’s
• The Nook Café & Gallery
• Coffee Pot
• Mo’s Cafe
• Kenosha Fire Department
• Twisted Cuisine
• Wine Knot
• Savannah’s Northwoods Cafe
• The Daily Dose
• Skinny Water Fly & Tackle Co
• ExposeKenosha.com

Kenosha History Center
6:00PM – 10:00PM
220 51st Place

262-654-5770

Saturday October 4th from 7:00pm – close
14 bands and 10 venues along the Lake Shore

The Kenosha History Center and the Harborside/Downtown Business Districts invite you out for a fun-filled Fall evening of great bands at 10 establishments. Participating venues include Brat Stop II, Carolyn’s Coffee Connection, Lazy Bird, Pazzo, Wine Knot, Cooler Near the Lake, Bindelli’s City Zoo, TG’s, Boathouse, Captain Mike’s and Lazy Bird. A trolley and bus will provide transportation between venues throughout the evening. Bands will play 7 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. at many establishments; 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at all other partipating venues. Wristbands are $10 and can be purchased at the door of each establishment the evening of the events. Don’t miss this exciting event!

Ride the Rubber Wheel Trolley and a City Bus (buses run from 7:00pm – 1:30am between all establishments) to hear some great music and have a really good time Continue reading →