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2014 Manitowoc County Events The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details. Coast for a While! Published by the Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau P. O. Box 966 Manitowoc, WI 54221‐0966 www.manitowoc.info [email protected] 1‐800‐627‐4896 920‐686‐3070 Manitowoc-Two Rivers events Area code is 920. Special educational opportunities for children and families available at: Wisconsin Maritime Museum, RahrWest Art Museum, Pinecrest Historical Village, Rogers Street Fishing Village, Manitowoc Public Library, Lester Public Library, Lincoln Park Zoo and Woodland Dunes Nature Center. Manitowoc County Ice Center 683-4378, manitowoccountyexpo.com/icecenter.htm Manitowoc Winter Market 553-2198, 836 S 8th St. Nov 8-May 30; Sat, 9am-2pm S.S. Badger Car Ferry 800-841-4243, ssbadger.com 2015 PGA-Whistling Straits, Kohler WI August 10-16, 2015 pga.com/pgachampionship/2015 Manitowoc County Heritage Center and Pinecrest Historical Village, 684-4445, manitowoccountyhistory.org Wisconsin Maritime Museum 684-0218 or 866-724-2356, wisconsinmaritime.org Rahr-West Art Museum 686-3090, rahrwestartmuseum.org Adult and Children’s Art classes beginning soon. Call for times, dates, and fees. Open: Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-4 pm, Closed Mon Lester Public Library 793-8888, lesterlibrary.org// Story times, Kids programs, STEAM nights, and movies, call for dates and times. Open: Mon-Thu 10 am-8 pm, Fri 10 am5:30 pm Sat 10 am-2 pm, Closed Sun Manitowoc Public Library 686-3000, manitowoclibrary.org Toddler Time, Story Time, Family Activity Nights, Mon. Moms, and movies, call for dates and times. Open: Mon-Thu 9 am8 pm, Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-3 pm, Sun 12-4 pm Lincoln Park Zoo 686-4685, manitowoc.org/lincolnparkzoo Tours & educational programs are available for families and groups. Movie nights during the summer. Open: Mon-Sat 7 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm Manitowoc County Expo 683-4378, manitowoccountyexpo.com Rummage-a-Rama Dec 13, Feb 14, Mar 14 December 2014 December 2014 1-12 Don Krumpos, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery. Free, 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu 1-14 Kryssa Luckow Senior Exhibit, Silver Lake College, Art wing. 686-6141, sl.edu 1-27 Lights in Lincoln Park, Manitowoc. Fabulous drive-thru light show with animated displays, thousands of lights and a 60 foot lit tunnel. Proceeds go to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Fee charged, Wed-Sat only, 5-8 pm, Santa, free drinks and cookies every Fri before Christmas in Cabin, 629-4684, facebook.com/manitowoczoologicalsociety 1Jan 2 Jaeger Holiday Lights Display! 2123 S. 13th Street, Manitowoc. Free to view, charity donations Sun-Thur 4:30-10 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-11 pm, jaegerholidayhaus.com 1Jan 11 Christmas in the Mansion, Rahr-West Art Museum. The Vilas-Rahr Mansion is decked out for the Holidays. A stroll through the mansion can’t help but put you in the holiday spirit. Free. 686-3090 1Jan 18 John Berthelsen: An American Artist, Rahr-West Art Museum. Free. 686-3090 1 The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details. 3 Art21 “Art in the 21st Century” Screening, UW Manitowoc. Join us in room 218 in Hillside Hall for a free pre-screening of this hour long PBS show with discussions to follow. 683-7400, manitowoc.uwc.edu/arts 5, 6 UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore Wind Ensemble Festival of Christmas, Capitol Civic Centre, “The Night Before Christmas” and Celebration, Festival of Christmas Children’s Choir, and Tom Zalaski as the narrator. Fee charged, 7:30 pm, 683-2184, lakeshorewindensemble.org 5-7 6 Christmas Open House and Dealer Discount Sale Days, I43 JJ Antique Mall, Manitowoc. Join us for free coffee and popcorn, and browse the great deals throughout the Mall! 10 am-5 pm, 684-5596 Symphony of Homes, various locations. Tour beautiful homes decorated for the holidays by homeowners and florists. Enjoy touring homes that differ in architecture, age, decorating style. The homes this year will be located on and around Lincoln Boulevard in Manitowoc. 10 am-3 pm, 684-3492, manitowocsymphony.org 6 Winter Gala, Agricultural Heritage Farm, Kewaunee. 800-388-0604, agriculturalheritage.org 6 Christmas in the Village, Downtown Mishicot. Craft show at Mishicot VFW. Free, 755-2525, mishicot.org 6 Christmas at Silver Lake, Silver Lake College Endries Hall. All seven SLC ensembles (instrumental and choral) will perform at this special holiday event. 7 pm, fee charged, 686-6185, sl.edu 6, 13 20 Christmas at the Clubhouse, CNC Links, Manitowoc. Join us and enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas while you dine! 6 pm, 726-1800, cnclinks.com/en/ 6-7, 12-13 WNPO-North Pole Radio, The Palace of Reifs Mills Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. These are fun, family friendly, original productions that are always humorous! Special performances for large groups with reservation. Fee charged, call for more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 Timm House Christmas Celebration, 1600 Wisconsin Ave. New Holstein. Enjoy the beauty and sparkle of a winter wonderland. 1st floor is filled with trees and decorations appropriate for the home. Fee Charged, 1-4 pm (or by appointment), 920-898-4100, newholsteinhistory.info December 2014 7 Tour of the Bernard Schwartz House, 3425 Adams St., Two Rivers. Tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright house last approx. one hour. Space is limited to 20 people and tends to fill up fast. Fee charged, 3 pm, reservations at 612-840-7507, or email [email protected], theschwartzhouse.com 7 USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee charged, 1-4 pm, space limited call 684-0218 for reservations. 9 Herbal Gift Making Class, Woodland Dunes Nature Center. Herbalist Linda Conroy teaches this hands on class! Lip balm, felted soap, herbal condiments, dream pillow, herbal tea blend and herbal massage oil. All supplies provided. Register and payment by Dec 3. 6:30 pm, 793-4007, woodlanddunes.org 11 Therapy Dogs, Manitowoc Public Library. Come out and read to the therapy dogs! 6:30-7:30 pm, free, 686-3000 12 Baileigh Industrial Marquee Series: The Lettermen Christmas Show, Capitol Civic Centre. They have entertained and thrilled audiences for more than 50 years and continue to tour and delight audiences around the globe. 7:30 pm, fee charged, 683-2184, cccshows.org 13 Saturday Afternoon at the Movies, Manitowoc Public Library. Join us for a screening of Alpha and Omega 2 a Howl-iday Adventure. 12:30-1:30 pm, free, 686-3000 13 Steve March Torme’, Silver Lake College. Join us for an evening of jazz music with the Silver Lake College Children’s Choir. 7 pm, fee charged, 683-2184, cccshows.org 13 Christmas on the Farm, Agricultural Heritage Farm, Kewaunee. Wonderful Czech bakery, Santa, food and refreshments, 800-388-0604, agriculturalheritage.org 13 Santa Skate, Rollaire, Manitowoc. Games and contests, lots of skating with Santa, raffle to win skates. Each Child will receive a goody bag from Santa! Sponsored by the Sunrise Optimists club. Fee charged, discount with non-perishable food item, 1-3 pm, 684-6446 2 The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details. 13-14 A Holiday in History, Pinecrest Historical Village. Celebrate the holiday traditions of the past with sleigh rides, live holiday music, beautiful decorations and family activities in our stove-heated buildings. Fee charged, 11 am-3 pm, 684-4445 14 Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital, Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the Entire Conservatory. 1, 3, and 5 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu 31 December 2014 Glitz & Glam New Year’s Eve Bash, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Celebrate the New Year with music by Advanced Entertainment, dancing, full cash bar, free appetizers, fun raffles and games, and free Champaign at midnight. Fee charged, 21 and older, reservations available, walk-ins may be accepted. 684-0218, wisconsinmaritime.org January 2015 15Student Work, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery. Feb 13 Free, 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu 1Student Art Exhibit, UW-Manitowoc Founders Hall Feb 13 Gallery, 8 am-4:30 pm, 682-4700, uwmanitowoc.uwc.edu 19-21 17 Lakeshore Wind Ensemble & Big Band Pops, Capitol Civic Centre. Fee charged, 7:30 pm, 683-2184, lakeshorewindensemble.org 17, 24 USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee charged, 9 am-12 pm, space limited call 684-0218 for reservations. 18 Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital, Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu 20 The Nutcracker: Jean Wolfmeyer School of Dance, Capitol Civic Centre. It's the 39th Annual holiday spectacular... The Nutcracker! Don't miss this beautifully costumed and stunningly performed Lakeshore holiday tradition. It's not quite Christmas, until The Nutcracker takes the Capitol stage! Fri 7:30 pm, Sat and Sun 3:30 pm, fee charged, 683-2184, cccshows.org Visit with Santa, Manitowoc Public Library. Be sure to bring your list and your camera when you visit with Santa at the library. To make you wait more pleasant, numbers will be handed out at the door and activities will be available. Free, 10-11 am, 686-3000 20 Tis The Season! Silver Lake College. Kaleidoscope Dance Studio performance, 1pm & 5pm, 660-5646 20 USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee charged, 9 am-12 pm, space limited call 684-0218 for reservations. 26-27 27 Clipper City Model Railroad Club Open House, Manitowoc County Expo Grounds, Iron Horse Barn. 5 scales of model railroads displayed. Huge new GScale Layout! Small fee charged, Fri 3-7 pm, Sat 11 am-4 pm, 684-5833, clippercitymodelrailroadclub.org/ Christmas Bird Count for Kids, Woodland Dunes Nature Center. Learn birding basics then enjoy a friendly morning counting birds for the National Audubon Society. Kids 8-16 only. Kids 4-7 can join us for Budding Birders while the older kids are on the trail. Adult required, register by Dec 20. 793-4007, [email protected] 19Scott Edwards, Silver Lake College, Gallery 117. Feb 19 Black and white photography will be presented. Free 686-6141, sl.edu 21 Concert Classics, Silver Lake College Endries Hall. SLC Wind Ensemble will perform songs by wellknown composers of wind band repertoire. 7 pm, fee charged, 686-6185 24 Candlelight Ski & Hike, Point Beach State Forest, Fee charged 5-10 p.m., 794-7480, www.friendsofpointbeachsf.org/ 24 Second City Hits Home, Capitol Civic Centre. Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater returns with a new show featuring hilarious sketches, songs, and improvisation about Wisconsin, Packerland, and the Lakeshore. 7:30 pm, 683-2184, cccshows.org 24 Discovering Grimms: Hungry for History Series, Manitowoc County Heritage Center. Discover the answers to your questions and much more during a special look at the community of Grimms with Ed Prigge. Catered meal to follow program. Registration required, fee charged, 5 pm, 684-4445 3 The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details. 25 Train and Tractor Family Sunday, Point Beach Energy Center, Two Rivers. See the largest train display ever by the N.E.W. “O” Gaugers. See new farm and train displays and old favorites. Also, farm toy and train sellers. Children’s play area with trains and tractors. 11 am-4 pm, free, 755-6400 25 SLC Artist Music Series: Cynthia Lawrence & Mark Calkins, Silver Lake College. This tenor and Metropolitan Opera soprano have entertained around the globe. 3 pm, fee charged, 686-6185 14 MSO: A Fine Romance, Capitol Civic Centre. Treat your special someone with an evening of the world’s most romantic music performed by the Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra. From the opera house to Broadway. 7:30 pm, 683-2184, cccshows.org 14 Antique Appraisal Day, New Holstein Community Center, Kiwanis Park. Fee charged 9 am-3 pm, 948-7748, newholsteinhistory.info 15 SLC Artist Music Series: Isthmus Brass Quintet with Percussion, Silver Lake College. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the group showcases Wisconsinbased musicians. 3 pm, fee charged, 686-6185 21 Celebrating Sinatra, Capitol Civic Centre. Join the Nelson Riddle Orchestra & Bryan Anthony in a celebration of the centennial birthday of Frank Sinatra. Fee charged, 7:30 pm, 683-2184, cccshows.org 21 Mishicot Winterfest, Mishicot Village Park. A day of family fun in the snow. Featuring snowsculpture, Giant Jenga and Human Foosball competition and Snowshoe Baseball! All day, 755-3411 21 Hearts a Fire Chili Cook-off, J.E. Hamilton Community House, Two Rivers. Watch contestants cook up their favorite chili and sample the results during this fun competition. Fee charged, 9 am-2 pm, 794-1482, tworiversmainstreet.com/chili 21 Manitowoc Jaycees Beer Lover’s Brewfest, Manitowoc County Expo. Fun evening with a chance to sample over 30 beers from around Wisconsin. Advanced tickets only, 5-9 pm, 758-5292, manitowocjaycees.org/ 21 Concert Classics, Silver Lake College Endries Hall. SLC Wind Ensemble will perform songs by wellknown composers of wind band repertoire. 7 pm, fee charged, 686-6185, sl.edu 21 Local Look at Vietnam: Hungry for History Series, Manitowoc County Heritage Center. Join members of local veterans group as we recount the days of the Vietnam War and the sacrifices made by local men and women. Catered meal to follow program. Registration required, fee charged, 12 pm, 684-4445 21 USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee charged, 9 am-12 pm, space limited call 684-0218 for reservations. 30Matthew Bindert, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery. Feb 20 Free, 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu 31 Winterfest, Manitowoc County Expo. Events to include: Snowmobile and ATV radar runs, Vintage Snowmobile Endurance Racing, youth oval racing, Indoor Vintage Snowmobile Show, Swap Meet, Food and Refreshments available. 8 am-6 pm, fee charged at the gate. 629-4286 February 2015 7 7 7 8 12 Candlelight Night, Woodland Dunes Nature Center. Enjoy an evening stroll along a candlelit trail and then warm up with live music and beverages inside the nature center. Snowshoes available for use and baked goods available for purchase. Fee charged, 6:30-8:30 pm, 793-4007, woodlanddunes.org Victorian Tea, Manitowoc County Heritage Center. Advanced registration required, Fee charged, 1-3 pm, 684-4445 Girl Scout Brownies Love Water Day, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Discover the wonders of water! This will help you get your “Love Water” Award requirements. Space limited to 40 Brownies. 9:30 am-noon or 1-3:30 pm, 684-0218 and ask for Karen. 866-724-2356 USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee charged, 1-4 pm, space limited call 684-0218 for reservations. Tunes to Love, Silver Lake College Endries Hall. All seven SLC Jazz Ensembles will be joined by the Voice Studio valentine’s celebration. 7 pm, fee charged, 686-6185 December 2014 4 The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details. 21Mar 6 Prints from “24 Hours of Art-2015”, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery. Free, 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu 22 Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital, Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu 25Lynn Gilchrist, Silver Lake College, Art Wing. Mar 25 Sturgeon Bay painter will present her work. Free 686-6141, sl.edu 25Donald Taylor: Art Retrospective, Silver Lake Mar 25 College, Gallery 117. Director of art galleries and curator emeritus and former professor at S. Norbert College, will hold a Mini Retrospect of his work. Free, 686-6141, sl.edu 26-28 The Miracle Worker, Capitol Civic Centre. Join us for the Masquers presentation of this emotional story about Annie Sullivan and her student Helen Keller. Fee charged, 7:30 pm, 683-2184, cccshows.org 7, 8 Maple Syrup Pancake Breakfast, Meuer Farm, Chilton. Join us for a farm pancake breakfast. Then take the tram to watch how we make our own syrup! Fresh made syrup and kettle corn are available. 10 am-3 pm, 920-418-2676, meuerfarm.com/ 8 Atlantic Wave, Silver Lake College Franciscan Center. Tickets available from the box office only. Fee charged, 3 pm, 686-6424, cccshows.org 12 Student Adventure Show: Laura Ingalls Wilder, Capitol Civic Centre. 1 hour show. Tickets available from the box office only. Please call for times, 686-6424, cccshows.org 13 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Fireworks, Downtown Manitowoc. Put on your green and follow the rainbow Downtown for this yearly tradition. Then walk over to the 8th St. Bridge for fireworks. Free, 6:30 pm 13-15 Irish Family Reunion, The Palace of Reifs Mills Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. These are fun, family friendly, original productions that are always humorous! Special performances for large groups with reservation. Fee charged, call for more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com 14 USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee charged, 9 am-12 pm, space limited call 684-0218 for reservations. 15 SLC Artist Music Series Wingra Woodwind Quintet, Silver Lake College. Join us for great entertainment performed by great artists. 3 pm, fee charged, 683-2184, cccshows.org 15July 4 Student Work, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery. Free, 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu 20 Great TRivia Contest, J.E. Community House, Two Rivers. Teams of 8-10 compete against each other in nine rounds of trivia from music to movies, TV to sports and everything in between. Costumes welcome, snacks provided, and cash bar available. Fee charged, 6-10 pm, 794-1482, tworiversmainstreet.com/trivia 21 War, Water and Politics: Hungry for History Series, Manitowoc County Heritage Center. Discover the rich story of MPU's beginnings, how it helped sustain the community during the Great Depression, and how it rose during the post-war years. Catered meal to follow program. Registration required, fee charged, 5 pm, 684-4445 March 2015 TBA Youth Art Month: Manitowoc Public Schools, Rahr-West Art Museum, Tues-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat and Sun 11 am-4 pm, 686-3090 1 Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital, Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu 1 USS Cobia: Nook & Cranny Tours, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Take a behind the scenes look at a WWII submarine. These two to three hour tours give guests a chance to see areas of the submarine not seen on normal tours. Over 16 only, extra fee charged, 1-4 pm, space limited call 684-0218 for reservations. 6-8 2015 Ice Show, Manitowoc County Ice Center. Details TBA. Fee charged Fri and Sat 7 pm, Sat and Sun 2 pm, 684-8496, manitowoccountyfsc.org/ 6Apr 3 Pete Railand, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery. Free, 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu 7 The Winds of March: UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore Wind Ensemble, Capitol Civic Centre. Community Service Award Presentation, and wonderful music. Fee charged, 7:30 pm, 683-2184, lakeshorewindensemble.org December 2014 5 The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details. 22 26-28 27, 28 Aurora Health Care Two Rivers Races, Two Rivers High School. Join us for a 10 mile run, a 3-person relay, and a 2 mile run/walk. Flat, fast, and scenic USATF Course, Bib Chip Timing, Technical Shirts, Quality Awards, Music, and Post-race refreshments. 8 am-11 pm, 553-2504, tworivers10mile.com The Lakeshore Passion Play, Capitol Civic Centre. 2015 is our 30th season! A portrayal of the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thur and Fri at 7 pm, and Sat at 2 pm. Fee charged, 792-1292, lakeshorepassionplay.com/ Murder Mystery, von Stiehl Winery, Algoma. You will participate in solving a murder mystery while enjoying a three course dinner accompanied by von Stiehl wine. Reservations required, fee charged, 5:309:30 pm, 800-955-5208, vonstiehl.com/events 19, 26 Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital, Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu 24 Young at Heart, Silver Lake College Endries Hall. SLC instrumental ensembles will bring out the youth in everyone in their final performance of the season. 7 pm, fee charged, 686-6185, sl.edu 24 Baileigh Industrial Marquee Series: An Evening with Rita Rudner, Capitol Civic Centre. One of the country’s top comedians and a NY Times bestselling author. A favorite in Las Vegas, known for her oneliners. 7:30 pm, fee charged, 683-2184, cccshows.org 24-26 Rocking Reifs Mills, The Palace of Reifs Mills Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. These are fun, family friendly, original productions that are always humorous! Special performances for large groups with reservation. Fee charged, call for more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com 25 Dash at the Dunes, Woodland Dunes Nature Center. A gorgeous 5K trail run through the Woodland Dunes preserve, Fee charged, starts at 10 am, 793-4007, woodlanddunes.org 26 Holy Family Conservatory KMEA Honors Music Recital, Silver Lake College. 2 pm, fee charged, 6866264, sl.edu 26 Animals and the Environment, Point Beach Energy Center, Two Rivers. Celebrate Earth Day by hugging a hedgehog or chilling with a chinchilla. Or just partake in programs about these animals and more! Woodland Dunes naturalists will explain it all. You can also make a bird feeder. Free, 11 am-4 pm, 800-880-8463 30May 9 Heart-a-Rama, J.E. Hamilton Community House, Two Rivers. Take a little Vaudeville, some song and dance, add a bit of homespun humor and mix it all together for a night of skits, musical numbers and down home fun. In support of the American Heart Association. Call for show times and fees, 794-1482 31Randy Gruenweller: Art Exhibit, Silver Lake May 25 College, Gallery 117. Silver Lake College student Randy Gruenweller will showcase his Senior Exhibit. Free, 686-6141, sl.edu April 2015 1 Ernest Beutel: Paintings, Silver Lake College, Art May 25 Wing. Sturgeon Bay painter and former student will present his work. Free 686-6141, sl.edu 6May 8 Katie Reis, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery. Free, 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu 11 Lakeshore Big Band, Capitol Civic Centre. Fee charged, 7:30, 683-2184, lakeshorewindensemble.org 11 Starlit Night SLC Scholarship Gala, Franciscan Music Center. Five course meal paired with wines, silent auction, live auction, live entertainment, student performances and so much more! 5:30-9 pm, 686-6173, sl.edu 18 18 Vintage Gardens: Hungry for History Series, Manitowoc County Heritage Center. Marcia Carmichael, author of Putting Down Roots: Gardening Insights form Wisconsin's Early Settlers, will shares insights on the rich ethnic diversity of our early setters, their treasured plants, and their favorite gardening traditions. Catered meal to follow program. Registration required, fee charged, 12 pm, 684-4445 Stradivarius Summit: Garth Neustadter, Capitol Civic Centre. Selections from the Emmy awardwinning television score and brand new piece commissioned by the MSO. With Violinist Andrew Dunlap. 7:30 pm, fee charged, 683-2184, cccshows.org December 2014 May 2015 TBA S.S. Badger Carferry sailing season begins. Fee charged, 800-841-4243, ssbadger.com TBA Youth Art Month: St Francis of Assisi School, Rahr-West Art Museum, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 686-3090 6 The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details. 1 Pinecrest Historical Village opens for the season, Fee charged, 9 am-4 pm, 684-4445, manitowoccountyhistory.org 2 Homegrown Heritage Breakfast, Pinecrest Historical Village. Enjoy a delicious breakfast featuring locally produced foods, live music and a complimentary tour. Fee charged, 8-11 am, 684-4445 2 2, 3 7-9 An American Salute: UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore Wind Ensemble, Capitol Civic Centre. Fee charged, 7:30 pm, 683-2184, lakeshorewindensemble.org Horse-A-Rama, Manitowoc County Expo. Educational fund raiser featuring clinics and presentations, marketplace vendors, food, pony rides and horse drawn wagon rides, drill team performances, parade of breeds. Involves over 150 horses. Funds raised go directly into building and maintaining the equine facilities at Manitowoc County Expo. Sat 8 am-6 pm, Sun 8 am-4 pm, 323-7394, horse-a-rama.org/ The Addams Family, Capitol Civic Centre. A magnificently macabre new musical comedy presented by the Masquers. Fee charged 7:30 pm, 683-2184, cccshows.org 7-9 Alice in Dairyland 2015 Finals, Silver Lake College. Alice is the Marketing Ambassador for the Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. See the finale at 7 pm on Sat. 686-6141, aliceindairyland.com/news/ 15-17 39th Annual Midwestern Model Ships & Boats Contest and Display, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Modelers from throughout the US will fill the museum’s Riverview Room with exquisite models of great ships. 684-0218 12Jul 4 Spring Student Work Exhibit, UW-Manitowoc Art Gallery. 683-4700, manitowoc.uwc.edu 16, 17 Kaleidoscope Dance Studio Recital, Capitol Civic Centre. Sat 1 and 6 pm, Sun 1 pm. 660-5646, cccshows.org 17 17 Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park. Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 860-6123, maribelcaves.com/ Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital, Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu December 2014 21 Farm Flavors Farm Dinner Series, Meuer Farm, Chilton. Guest chefs from various local restaurants create a 4-5 course meal on the farm using at least 3 ingredients grown on our farm. Cash bar at 5 pm, and an educational farm activity follows dinner. 5-9 pm, fee charged, 920-418-2676, meuerfarm.com/ 25 Rogers Street Fishing Village and Coastguard Museum opens for the season! 793-5905 25 Old Fashioned Pie and Ice Cream Social, Manitowoc County Heritage Center. Watch the parade and stop in for homemade pies, ice cream and refreshments. Fee charged, 9-11 am, 684-4445 25 Memorial Day Parade, Downtown Manitowoc to Evergreen Cemetery. Help us remember those who fought for us. 9 am 25 Memorial Day Parade and Program, Downtown Two Rivers. 9 am, tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org/tour.htm 25 Memorial Day Parade and Program, Downtown Mishicot. 12 pm, 755-3411, mishicot.org 31 LondonDairy Alpaca Odyssey, 6827 Hwy 147, Two Rivers. Bring the whole family out to an enchanting day at an alpaca farm. Free, 10 am-3 pm, 793-4165, www.londondairyalpacas.com June 2015 TBA S.S. Badger Carferry double sailing season begins. Fee charged, 800-841-4243, ssbadger.com 6-7 Wisconsin Carp Championship, Two Rivers. Come to Carp Town USA, and experience a catch and release fishing tournament from the shoreline on the banks of the East and West Twin Rivers. Sat 9 am-7 pm, Sun 7 am-5 pm. Last year over 10,500 lbs. of fish were caught. 794-1351, sites.google.com/site/wicarpchamps/ 6-7 Carp Fest, Central Park, Two Rivers. 794-5905, trba.info 7 Open House and Breakfast in the Forest, Point Beach State Forest, Two Rivers. Breakfast from 8-11 am. Free admission to the park, fee for breakfast, 794-7480, friendsofpointbeachsf.org 9 Grande Mariner Cruise Ship Docks, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. 8 am-6 pm 7 The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details. December 2014 12 District 10 Holstein Association Show, Manitowoc County Expo. Spend the day at the cattle show! Have fun watching the judging and learning about farming. Call 905-3803 for more details. 21 Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital, Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu 13 25th Annual Manitowoc Garden Fair, Washington Park, Manitowoc. Gardener’s paradise! Featuring annuals, perennials, herbs, garden art, fine crafts, antiques, statuary, furniture and food. Rain or shine, free, 10 am-3:30 pm. 682-2050 21 Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park. Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 860-6123, maribelcaves.com/ 13 Manitowoc Zoo Summer Kick-off, Lincoln Park Zoo, Manitowoc. Enjoy animal education, entertainment, crafts, concessions and zoo fun at this family event. Free, 11 am-4 pm, 686-4685 25 13 Alpaca Adventure Day, Country Memories Farm, Manitowoc Find out why alpacas are such fun. Games and snacks. Rain or Shine. Free, 10 am3 pm, 758-9196, countrymemoriesfarm.com Ice Cream Sundae Thursday, Downtown Two Rivers. Help us celebrate the Birth of The Ice Cream Sundae at this annual event that includes a kids Sundae eating contest, 25¢ Sundaes 5:30-7:30 pm, and a free concert in the park! 5:30-8:30 pm, 793-5590, tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org 26 Cool City Classic Car Cruise from UW-Manitowoc to Downtown Two Rivers. Check out all the classic and antique cars during this annual parade. Last years lasted about an hour and there were about 400 cars participating. Free, sign up at 4 pm, cruise starts at 6 pm. Entertainment, food and refreshments at the end of the cruise. 6 pm- 9 pm, 794-1482, tworiversmainstreet.com 27 Cool City Classic Car Show, Downtown Two Rivers. Nearly 300 beautiful classic cars will be parked along 6 blocks downtown, entertainment and food booths make this a fun family activity. Free admission to view; fee to show vehicles, 9 am-4 pm, 794-1482, tworiversmainstreet.com/car show 27-29 Reifs Mills Holler-RFD, The Palace of Reifs Mills Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. These are fun, family friendly, original productions that are always humorous! Special performances for large groups with reservation. Fee charged, call for more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com 14 Founder’s Day, Pinecrest Historical Village. Discover the rich beginning of Northeast WI with traditions from various ethnic groups. Fee charged, 12-4 pm, 684-4445, manitowoccountyhistory.org 14 HFM Maritime Marathon, UW-Manitowoc to Port Sandy Bay and back. Flat and fast Marathon along Lake Michigan. 7 am-1 pm, 242-0899, fee charged, maritiimemarathon.org 14 18 Manitowoc County Breakfast on the Farm, Location TBA. June Dairy Breakfast on a Manitowoc County Dairy Farm. Great breakfast, farm tour and meet the Dairy cows. 8 am-12 pm, 683-4168 Farm Flavors Farm Dinner Series, Meuer Farm, Chilton. Guest chefs from various local restaurants create a 4-5 course meal on the farm using at least 3 ingredients grown on our farm. Cash bar at 5 pm, and an educational farm activity follows dinner. 5-9 pm, fee charged, 418-2676, meuerfarm.com/ 19 Just Desserts, von Stiehl Winery, Algoma. Join us for an all you can eat desert buffet. Your entrance fee gets you the buffet, a glass of wine and shopping at a discount. 6:30-8:30 pm, 487-5208 vonStiehl.com 19-20 Metro Jam, Washington Park, Manitowoc. The premiere summer live music event! Presenting live entertainment to the lakeshore for 37 years. Free, Fri 5:30-9:30 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, 683-5980, metrojam.org 20 Wine and Beer Festival, von Stiehl Winery, Algoma. Join this lively but relaxed crowd. 10 am-6 pm, 4875208, vonStiehl.com July 2015 TBA Two Rivers Fish Derby and Festival, Walsh Field, 794-8813, tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org/tour.htm TBA Submarine Fest, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Look for fun events all month! Details coming. 866-724-2356 3-5 NEWGLSF Salmon Derby, Manitowoc Marina. 12 am-4 pm, 684-3871, newglsf.org/ 4 Two Rivers 4th of July Celebration, Walsh Field. Flag Raising Ceremony 7:20 pm, TR Municipal Band 7:30 pm, Sponsor Appreciation 8:30 pm, Patriotic Sing-a-long 8:50 pm, fireworks at 9:30 pm (dusk), 793-5590, two-rivers.org 8 The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details. December 2014 4 Fourth on the Shore: Manitowoc 4th of July Celebration. Manitowoc lakeside. More information to come. 683-4530, manitowoc.org/index.aspx?NID=1205 19 Holy Family Conservatory of Music Recital, Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance. Join us for a recital featuring the Entire Conservatory. 2 pm, 686-6264, sl.edu 10-12 Silver Cup XV PDGA Super Tour Disc Golf Tournament, Silver Creek & Cato Falls, & Rollin’ Ridge Disc Golf Course, Manitowoc. Follow the pros on 3 championship courses with spectator guides, events, games, food, beverages and disc golf clinics. Free and open to the public, 689-9997, silvercupdiscgolf.com 23-26 Riverfest, Mishicot Village Park. Join us for days full of fun during this annual event. Tractor pulls, rides, food, entertainment and more. Free, 755-3411, mishicot.org 24-25 Relay for Life, Two Rivers High School. 6 pm-10 am, 323-3017, main.acsevents.org/ Krazy Daze, Downtown Manitowoc. The annual day for hot summer deals with open-air shopping on the downtown sidewalks, food and drink, family entertainment & games, horse and buggy rides through the district and more! 8 am-4 pm 26 Lakeshore Wind Ensemble, “Music under the Stars,” Two Rivers Central Park. Free, 7 pm, lakeshorewindensemble.org 31Aug 2 Lakeshore Weekend, Manitowoc Lakefront, Benefit for Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, music, games, raffles, pancake breakfast, food booths, and fun activities, 683-0202, lakeshoreweekend.org 11 16 18 18 18-19 18-19 19 Farm Flavors Farm Dinner Series, Meuer Farm, Chilton. Guest chefs from various local restaurants create a 4-5 course meal on the farm using at least 3 ingredients grown on our farm. Cash bar at 5 pm, and an educational farm activity follows dinner. 5-9 pm, fee charged, 920-418-2676, meuerfarm.com/ Acoustic Fest, Washington Park, Manitowoc. Wonderful acoustic music in a lovely park setting. 11 am-9 pm, acousticfest.com Farm, Park and Picnic Day, Country Memories Farm, Manitowoc Help celebrate National Park month and National Picnic month. Bring your picnic or just feed the alpacas. Snacks and beverages provided. Rain or Shine. Free, 10 am-3 pm, 758-9196, countrymemoriesfarm.com WWI Encampment, Pinecrest Historical Village. Experience life in a WWI training camp. Learn about the equipment, weapons, uniforms, and gear, and participate in training activities. Fee charged, 10 am4 pm. 684-4445 Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour, UW-Manitowoc. Annual bike ride for all ages and abilities, to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Sat, riders head N. from Mequon to Manitowoc, where they will spend the night, then Sun they will ride to Door County. 262-785-4272, www.scenicshore150.org Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park. Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 860-6123, maribelcaves.com/ August 2015 TBA 7 Manitowoc County Artists, Rahr-West Art Museum, Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat and Sun 11 am-4 pm, 686-3090 Community Care Day, Two Rivers. Provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to have a closer look at the groups and organizations that provide health, safety and services to our community, 9 am-5 pm, 794-1482, tworiversmainstreet.com 7 Maxwell Street Day and Ping Pong Ball Drop, Downtown Two Rivers. Visit merchants’ downtown for great buys, and grab a Ping Pong Ball for even more savings, 794-1482, trba.info/ 7-8 Rogers Street Days, Rogers Street Fishing Village, Two Rivers. A museum fundraiser and community celebration featuring live music, smelt fry, burgers, brats, beverages, crawfish, kayak parade and games for kids. Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, 793-5905, rogersstreet.com 7-9 Speakeasy-Bugsy’s Hideout, The Palace of Reifs Mills Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. These are fun, family friendly, original productions that are always humorous! Special performances for large groups with reservation. Fee charged, call for more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com 8 Sand Sculpture Contest, Point Beach State Forest. Enjoy this family event building a creative sand sculpture on the shores of Lake Michigan. Prizes awarded for various categories. Free, 10 am-1 pm 794-7480, friendsofpointbeachsf.org 9 The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details. 8 Lakeshore Knights Car Show, Walsh Field, Two Rivers. Three Trophies for each category, free registration for car owners, concessions and fun! All proceeds benefit the Manitowoc County Special Olympics. 553-3097, lakehsoreknitscarclub.com 8-9 Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show, Pinecrest Historical Village. Complete with wild-and-wooly cowboys and cowgirls, trick riding, roping and shooting. Demonstrations and activities throughout the day. Main show at 1 pm. 10 am-4 pm, 684-4445, manitowoccountyhistory.org 9 Grande Mariner Cruise Ship Docks, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. 8 am-6 pm 10-16 2015 PGA- Whistling Straights, N8501 County Road LS, Sheboygan. World Class golf classic played in our own backyard. pga.com/pgachampionship/2015 16 Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park. Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 860-6123, maribelcaves.com/ 17-18, 26-27 Grande Mariner Cruise Ship Docks, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. 4:30 pm-4 am 20 Farm Flavors Farm Dinner Series, Meuer Farm, Chilton. Guest chefs from various local restaurants create a 4-5 course meal on the farm using at least 3 ingredients grown on our farm. Cash bar at 5 pm, and an educational farm activity follows dinner. 5-9 pm, fee charged, 418-2676, meuerfarm.com/ 25-30 2014 Manitowoc County Fair, Manitowoc County Expo. Ag exhibits, youth exhibits, displays, rides, musical entertainment, and food make this year's county fair a “don't miss” family event. Fee charged, 683-4378 5-6 Kites Over Lake Michigan, Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers. The largest Kite Festival in the Midwest. Fun festival for everyone, featuring huge show kites flying over the lake, banners along the beach, kite demos, events for the kids. Sat night kite fly and Sky Lanterns. Free, Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm, 793-9599, uniqueflyingobjects.com 11-12 Wet Whistle Wine Festival, von Stiehl Winery, Algoma. Be prepared for anything at this event. Costumes welcome, purple feet optional. Fee charged, Fri 4-8 pm, Sat 10 am-6 pm, 955-5208, vonstiehl.com 11Nov 1 Meuer Farm Corn Maze, Meuer Farm, Chilton. Amazing 10 acre corn maze, hayrides, farm activity area, farm animals, food, country store and a pick your own pumpkin patch. Night time maze fun too. Fee charged, 418-2676, meuerfarm.com/ 12 Sputnikfest, Rahr-West Art Museum. This quirky festival commemorates the piece of space debris from Russian Sputnik IV that landed here in Manitowoc on Sept 6, 1962. Festivities include family activities, costume contest, Miss Space Debris Pageant, food, juried art fair, entertainment and lot more spacey fun! Free, 686-3090, sputnikfest.blogspot.com/ 12 Lobsterfest, Washington Park, Manitowoc. Join us for a traditional “Live” Maine Lobster dinner. Live entertainment, 50/50 cash raffles every hour, theme table competitions and non-lobster food served all evening along with your favorite beverages. 4-9 pm, 758-9196, RotaryLobsterFest.org. 12-13 Rural Life Days: Tractor Show and Thresheree, Pinecrest Historical Village. Presented in partnership with the Mid-Lakes Rustic Iron Club, discover what life was like during our community’s early years with live field demos, steam engines, farm tractors, and various activities in 25 historic buildings. Fee charged, 9 am-4 pm, 684-4445. Midlakesrusticiron.org 17 Farm Flavors Farm Dinner Series, Meuer Farm, Chilton. Guest chefs from various local restaurants create a 4-5 course meal on the farm using at least 3 ingredients grown on our farm. Cash bar at 5 pm, and an educational farm activity follows dinner. 5-9 pm, fee charged, 418-2676, meuerfarm.com/ 19 Kurtz’s Oktoberfest, Downtown Two Rivers. 11 am8 pm, 793-1222 September 2015 TBA Smithsonian Museum Day, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. 9 am-5 pm, 866-724-2356 TBA Water’s Edge Painters, Rahr-West Art Museum. Mon.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm, Sat and Sun 11 am-4 pm, 686-3090 4-5, Grande Mariner Cruise Ship Docks, Wisconsin Maritime Museum. 4:30 pm-4 am December 2014 10 The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details. December 2014 19 Ethnic Fest, Downtown Two Rivers. Come for the music and dancing, stay for the food, and shopping at the many vendors selling items from every continent. Parade, food, live entertainment, free, 9 am-5 pm, 794-1482, tworiversmainstreet.com 3 Art on the Lakeshore, Manitowoc YMCA. Formerly known as Art in the Park, this Sunrise Optimists event is for kids 4-12 years old offers craft activities including pumpkin decorating, face painting, spinner art and more. Free, 10 am-2 pm, 684-6446 20 Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park. Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 860-6123, maribelcaves.com/ 10 Applefest, Two Rivers Central Park and J.E. Hamilton Community House. Come celebrate everything apple with fresh apples, caramel apples, arts and crafts, Entertainment and more! 9 am-5 pm, 755-2775, tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org/ 26 National Alpaca Farm Day, Country Memories Farm, Manitowoc. Bring your family and learn about alpacas. Games, snacks, and fun. Rain or Shine. Free, 10 am-3 pm, 758-9196, countrymemoriesfarm.com 11 Cave Tours, Cherney Maribel Caves County Park. Tour caverns that are usually full of water! Every 3rd Sun from May-Sept and the 2nd Sun in Oct, we will be hosting tours from 10 am-3 pm, 860-6123, maribelcaves.com/ 16-18 Oktoberfest, The Palace of Reifs Mills Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. These are fun, family friendly, original productions that are always humorous! Special performances for large groups with reservation. Fee charged, call for more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com 17 Pumpkinfest, Downtown Mishicot. Fun day with music, food, games, pumpkin pancakes at the school, Clydesdale horse and wagon rides, arts and crafts, Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off, pumpkin baking contest, pumpkin carving and decorating contest, and parade at 12 pm. 8 am-4 pm, free, 755-2525, mishicot.org 17 The Story of WOMT: Hungry for History, Manitowoc County Heritage Center. Learn about the rich history of Manitowoc WOMT radio with Pat Willis. Catered meal to follow program, pre-registration required. 5 pm, fee charged, 684-4445 23 Haunted Barn, Lincoln Park Zoo, Manitowoc. A maze of frights in the Big Red Barn. Refreshments, games and a Haunted Trail for the brave. 5-9 pm, 5 and up, fee charged. 686-4684 24 All Hallows Eve, Pinecrest Historical Village. Old-fashioned Halloween fun with spooky stories by the fire, horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin carving, creepy characters like the village gravedigger and 19th-century-style entertainment including crafts, games and more! Participate in a reading of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at 5 pm. Keep an eye out for the Headless Horseman! 2-6 pm, fee charged except for members, 684-4445 October 2015 TBA The Art of Tablesettings, Rahr-West Art Museum. Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am-4 pm, 686-3090 TBA S.S. Badger Carferry sailing season ends, 800-8414243, ssbadger.com TBA Manitowoc Homebuilders Parade of Homes, Various Locations in Manitowoc County. Fee charged, 684-6222, manitowoccountyhomebuilders.com TBA Owl Programs, Woodland Dunes Nature Center. Join us for educational programs throughout the month. 793-4007, woodlanddunes.org 3 3 3 Enchanted Forest, Woodland Dunes Nature Center. Enjoy a guided trail walk and meet some of the animals that can be seen on our preserve. Register for a walk time, 4-8 pm, 793-4007, woodlanddunes.org Manitowalker, Downtown Manitowoc. In conjunction with Harvest Fest, this annual Volkswalk sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association, takes the participants through the streets of downtown and along the lakefront. 8:30 am Harvest Fest, Downtown Manitowoc. A celebration of autumn with sidewalk sales, food specials, family entertainment, horse and wagon rides throughout the downtown district, and more. 8 am 11 The dates and information listed here are subject to change. Please call to verify event details. 31 Spooky Spectacular, Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers. Yes, we still celebrate Halloween on Halloween! After trick or treating, come for a bonfire, costume contest, candy find for kids up to and including 5th grade, and Halloween stories. Free, 6:30-8:30 pm, 793-5593, tworiverseconomicdevelopment.org/ November 2015 1 21 December 2015 TBA Timm House Christmas Celebration, New Holstein Fee charged, 948-7748, newholsteinhistory.info TBA Christmas in the Mansion, Rahr-West Art Museum, Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, Sat and Sun 11 am-4 pm, 686-3090 Christmas at the Museum, Mishicot Historical Museum, 755-3411, mishicot.org TBA Shipwrecks Off our Coastline: Hungry for History, Manitowoc County Heritage Center. Enjoy a photographic tour of wrecks off Manitowoc County's coast including the Rouse Simmons and the Vernon. Catered meal to follow program, pre-registration required. 5 pm, fee charged, 684-4445 4-5, 12-13 Autumn Alpaca Farm & Shopping Day, Country Memories Farm, ManitowocCome enjoy the alpaca farm and the autumn colors. Youth activities. Rain or Shine. Free, 10 am-3 pm, 758-9196, countrymemoriesfarm.com Viva Las Reifs Mills Christmas, The Palace of Reifs Mills Dinner Theatre, Whitelaw. These are fun, family friendly, original productions that are always humorous! Special performances for large groups with reservation. Fee charged, call for more info, 732-3172, palaceofrm.com 12-13 A Holiday in History, Pinecrest Historical Village. Celebrate the holiday traditions of the past with sleigh rides, live holiday music, beautiful decorations and family activities in our stove-heated buildings. Fee charged, 11 am-3 pm, 684-4445 26-27 Clipper City Model Railroad Club Open House, Manitowoc County Expo Grounds, Iron Horse Barn. 5 scales of model railroads displayed. Huge new G-Scale Layout! Small fee charged, Sat 11 am-4 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm, 684-5833, clippercitymodelrailroadclub.org/ 25 27-29 December 2014 Lakeshore Holiday Parade, Downtown Manitowoc. Kick off the holiday shopping season and see the downtown decorations at the Lakeshore Holiday Parade. 6:30 pm, 686-6980, manitowoc.org Clipper City Model Railroad Club Open House, Manitowoc County Expo Grounds, Iron Horse Barn. 5 scales of model railroads displayed. Huge new GScale Layout! Small fee charged, Fri 3-7 pm, Sat 11 am-4 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm, 684-5833, clippercitymodelrailroadclub.org/ 27Lights in Lincoln Park, Manitowoc. Fabulous Dec 26 drive-thru light show with animated displays, thousands of lights and a 60 foot lit tunnel. Proceeds go to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Fee charged, Wed-Sat only, 5-8 pm, Santa, free drinks and cookies every Fri before Christmas in Cabin, 629-4684, facebook.com/manitowoczoologicalsociety 28 Christmas Fantasy Parade, Downtown Two Rivers. The parade travels along Washington Street from 22nd Street to 16th Street. Santa is always on the last float. Join Santa after the parade in the J.E. Hamilton Community House, and have a hot chocolate! 5:30 pm, 794-1482, tworiversmainstreet.com 12