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The 81st Holiday Folk Fair International will be held Fri., Nov. 22 – Sun., Nov. 24, 2024, at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis. A program of the International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW), Holiday Folk Fair International celebrates the cultural heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin. This year’s theme, “Celebrate the Culture of Traditional Art,” will allow Fairgoers to explore how traditional art represents one’s cultural heritage, as it conveys traditions, values,…
“For Kids from One to Ninety Two” is truly a holiday extravaganza, with everything from beautifully lush, traditional fare to great pop rock songs and joyful family favorites. The show features Steve March Torme, Michael Bailey from Vic Ferrari & the amazing band STEEM. This concert is a feast of musical styles, all woven together by the spirit of the season. You will hear “The Christmas Song” aka ‘Chestnuts Roasting’ written by Mel Torme on a hot July day in…
Presented by Valley Academy for the Arts December 20-21, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. & December 22, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. December 27-28, 2024 | 7:00 p.m. & December 29, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. Experience the enchanting tale of The Nutcracker Ballet, based on E.T.A Hoffmann’s classic story, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. The Nutcracker tells the enchanting tale of a young girl named Clara, who receives a magical Nutcracker as a gift. On Christmas Eve, the Nutcracker comes to…
Part of the 2024-2025 Amcor Student Discovery Series NEW this year- The Amcor Student Discovery Series is open to the general public! Part of the 2024-2025 Community First Credit Union ArtREACH Series David Gonzalez’s residency is supported in part by a grant from The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation and The Wisconsin Arts Board Fast-paced, funny, and packed with audience participation, Aesop Bops! features a potpourri of Aesop’s classic stories including The Lion and the Mouse, The Fisherman and His Wife,…
Janet’s Planet: A Tour Through the Solar System travels at the “speed of thought,” introducing the wonders of the galaxy to families and young audiences throughout the country. The interactive presentation engages and challenges students and is designed to inspire STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) potential in elementary school age kids. Lesson plans are designed to integrate with Next Generation Science Standards, based on a curriculum endorsed by NASA and Space Florida. Janet’s Planet meets Common Core Standards.
Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. Adapted and Directed by Bill Massolia Poor Jack. He has to use his wits to save himself from the terrible Giant, but a host of familiar fairytale characters keep messing up his plans—and then there’s that annoying Stinky Cheese Man! The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales deconstructs the tradition of the fairy tale. Characters slide in and out of tales; Cinderella rebuffs Rumpelstiltskin, and Goldilocks meets the…
…A Legend Lives On The first Glenn Miller Orchestra did not make it at all. It was a total and absolute economic failure. But Glenn knew what he wanted, held to that dedication and relentlessly worked to succeed. He launched his second band – the one that lives on today – in March of 1938. The Glenn Miller Orchestra has been a “hit” ever since. The legendary Glenn Miller was one of the most successful of all dance bandleaders back…
Family-friendly event featuring Everything Rhubarb bake sale, rhubarb pie contest, craft vendors, plant sale, living history Civil War, and 7 historic museum buildings to tour. Live music, food, beverages, rhubarb beer, wine, and sangria. Free admission. Free parking.