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| FESTIVALS | |
One of the best ways to sample Green County's heritage and sense of place is by attending one of our many colorful festivals. Each city and village has a celebration to share with you. New Glarus, an historic Swiss colony settled 150 years ago, showcases its history, clothing, customs, foods, and language with a rich assortment of heritage-drenched festivals all four seasons of the year. All the Swiss history and drama you'd expect are here: The Wilhelm Tell Drama (in both English and German) has been a Labor Day tradition since 1938; Heidi Fest, of course; Volksfest, celebrating Swiss Independence Day; Polkafest; Octoberfest and more. Monroe, famous as the "Specialty Cheese Capital of the USA," hosts its famed Green County Cheese Days in even-numbered years. Cheese Days highlights the production of foreign-type cheeses and the importance the cheese industry has had and continues to have on Green County and Wisconsin. Albany has its Yesteryear Celebration; Brodhead hosts Covered Bridge Days, Monticello offers Homecoming, the whimsical UFO Day is in Belleville, Depot Days in Brooklyn, Browntown plans for Summerfest, and Monroe offers a colorful Balloon Rally, Chili Cook-off, and a delightful Christmas parade. To celebrate the county's agricultural heritage, come enjoy an authentic County Fair, or Breakfast on the Farm when thousands of visitors come to sample "real food on a real farm." |
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| February | |
| 1 - 17 |
Passion of the Gesture Monroe Arts Center, 1315 - 11th St. Gallery Exhibity by Suzanne Vinmans. http://www.monroeartscenter.com/eventdetails?eid=25 |
| 1 - 17 |
Earth's Canvas Monroe Arts Center, 1315 - 11th St. Gallery Exhibity by Elsie Berget, Barb Rothwell, Terri Schmit, and Jeanne Stietz. http://www.monroeartscenter.com/eventdetails?eid=24 |
| 2 |
Live music at Tofflers Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus 8 pm The Jimmys. http://www.tofflers.com |
| 3 - 4 |
Live music at New Glarus Hotel New Glarus Hotel 7:30 pm Zweifel Brothers. http://www.newglarushotel.com |
| 4 |
Turner Hall Open House Turner Hall of Monroe, 1217 - 17th Ave. 11 am - 3 pm Wine sampling Elegant food samplings created by chef and staff Creative Grand Hall décor On-going slide presentations of activities and events Full facility tours - meet our management staff Info: Deb Krauss Smith at 608.328.4838. http://www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
| 9 |
UW Alumni Game Party Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus 6 pm Badger Basketball at Minnesota - sponsored by UW Alumni of Green County - all alumni and friends welcome! http://www.tofflers.com |
| 10 |
Live music at New Glarus Hotel New Glarus Hotel 7:30 pm Ralph Thull Band. http://www.newglarushotel.com |
| 11 |
Live music at New Glarus Hotel New Glarus Hotel 7:30 pm Kenny Brandt Band. http://www.newglarushotel.com |
| 11 |
Casino Night St. Victor School 6 - 9 pm Tickets $20 in advance or $25 night of the event. Includes beverage and food ticket, plus $5000 in fun money that can be used for chances at great prizes including a 32" TV, ipod, and more. Menu includes beer, wine, root beer, pulled pork sandwiches, and pizza. Benefit for Habitat for Humanity. dcdtblum@yahoo.com |
| 11 |
Snuffy Smith Monroe Arts Center, 1315 - 11th St., Monroe 7:30 pm Combine the classic country music sound of artists like Hank Williams and George Jones, with the influences of "Outlaw" country, southern rock, and blues by singers such as Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash, and you get the talented singer, songwriter, and musician Snuffy Smith. His ability to lift spirits with a hard-driving country song, inspire souls with a gospel melody, or melt hearts with a tender love song are unmatched. He is a former Inspirational Country Music award finalist, winner of the Madison Area Music Awards for Best Country Artist, and a guest performer at 2011 MAC Radio Live-Showcase of Talent. ADULTS: $25, $20; youth $10 http://www.monroeartscenter.com/eventdetails?eid=12 |
| 11 |
Mardi Gras Party with Fedora Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus 9 pm Free beads, Cajun food and drink specials. http://www.tofflers.com |
| 12 |
Brunch at Church Zwingli UCC, Monticello 10:30 am - noon Assortment of main dishes, beverages. $3 or free will offering. Proceeds to "Faith in our Future Campaign". Zwingli United Church of Christ 416 E. Lake Avenue Monticello, Wisconsin 53570 (608) 938-4369 zwingli@tds.net phdcyn@tds.net |
| 12 |
Live Music Turner Hall, Monroe 2 - 6 pm Steve Meisner Band. www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
| 16 |
Live music at Tofflers Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus 8 pm The Jimmys. http://www.tofflers.com |
| 17 - 18 |
Live music at New Glarus Hotel New Glarus Hotel 7:30 pm Greg Anderson Band. http://www.newglarushotel.com |
| 18 |
Snowshoe Walk and Wine Tasting Browntown Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area Noon Winter walkers also welcome if you don't want to use snowshoes, and please join us for a lovely winter hike if we are lacking snow. Wine tasting stations along the way. Hot cocoa and hot cider also available. WI State Parks vehicle admission sticker will be required. Sponsored by Friends of Browntown Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area, in partnership with Brennan's Market. No pets please. Bring a spouse or a friend for the discount of $30 per couple. $20 per person - kids 15 and under are free http://www.cadizsprings.com |
| 18 - 19 |
Home Show Ludlow Mansion, 1421 Mansion Dr. Sat 9 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm Presented by South West Home Builder Assn. Info: Dan Henke 608.325.2200. |
| 18 |
Winter Market on the Square Masonic Temple - 1613 1/2 - 10th St., Monroe 9 am - 2 pm |
| 18 |
Mardi Gras! St. Victor School, 1416 - 20th Ave., Monroe Silent and live auction, dinner, games, dancing. 608.325.3395 for info. |
| 19 |
Fasnacht Masquerade Dance Turner Hall of Monroe 2 - 9 pm What is Fasnacht? It's Mardi Gras, Swiss-style! http://www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
| 21 |
Squeezebox Night Turner Hall of Monroe 6 pm http://www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
| 22 - March 30 |
Dancercise Monroe Theatre Guild, 910 - 16th Ave. 7 - 8 pm Dance/fitness class at Monroe Theatre Guild - explore new dance styles - jazz, hip hop, lyrical, etc. Session goes February 22 - March 30. Wednesdays and/or Fridays. One day a week - $30 for six weeks, Two days a week - $55 for six weeks. Pro-rating available for joining mid-session. Info: 608.325.1111. Instructor Tashona Smith. monroetheatre@tds.net www.monroetheatre.com |
| 23 |
Live music at Tofflers Tofflers Pub and Grill, New Glarus 8 pm Jagermeister Country Tour - with CMT artist Rick Monroe. Drink specials and free stuff. http://www.tofflers.com |
| 24 - 25 |
Live music at New Glarus Hotel New Glarus Hotel 7:30 pm Bob Klinger Band. http://www.newglarushotel.com |
| 24 - 25 |
Christian Life Conference Monroe UMC, 2227 - 4th St., Monroe Friday 6 - 9 pm, Saturday 9 am - 8 pm Christian Life Conference is an annual event hosted hosted by local Christian families. The goal of the conference is to promote the Gospel of Christ and to see Christians grow in their walks with the Lord. Visit our website -- www.christianlifeconference.com -- for more in-depth information. http://www.christianlifeconference.com |
| 24 - March 23 |
Nature's Showcase Monroe Arts Center, 1315 - 11th St. Gallery Exhibity by Eileen Daniels, Ross Daniels, and Joyce Dively. OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, February 24, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Artist Gallery Talk: 5:30 PM http://www.monroeartscenter.com/eventdetails?eid=26 |
| 24 - March 23 |
Badger Conference Art Exhibit Monroe Arts Center, 1315 - 11th St. Artwork by students from ten area high schools located in the Wisconsin Badger Conference region is the highlight of this exhibit. Participating high schools in the 2012 exhibit are Baraboo, Monroe, Mount Horeb, Oregon, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk Prairie, Stoughton, Verona, and Waunakee. Both two and three-dimensional pieces have been created in media such as watercolor, tempera, oil, acrylic, graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, ceramic. wood, photography, jewelry, metal fabrication, and computer-generated art. Monroe High School art instructor Kathy King comments, "This is an opportunity for all Badger Conference schools to gather together to showcase their best artwork and compete within the conference region." OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, February 24, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM http://www.monroeartscenter.com/eventdetails?eid=33 |
| 26 |
Live Music Turner Hall, Monroe 2 - 6 pm Keith Gennerman Band. www.turnerhallofmonroe.org |
| 28 |
Monroe Chamber Annual Dinner PepperCorn Banquets 6:30 - 9 pm Cocktails at 6:30 PM, Dinner & Program at 7:00 PM. Keynote speaker will be Casey Fitzrandolph, U.S. Olympic Gold Medal speedskater. Casey won the Gold Medal at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Italy and he lives in Verona, Wisconsin. Casey is a very inspirational speaker and will bring us a talk to set our 2012 new year on the right path. Tickets for the annual dinner are $40.00. Order your tickets now by calling your Chamber office at 325-7648. www.monroechamber.org |
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