Happening NOW
There's no need to travel far from home to fill your weekend plans. WaukeshaNOW.com in conjunction with the Waukesha & Pewaukee Visitors Bureau present these weekly community events and highlighted attractions for you and your family to enjoy.
To have an event considered for submission in this listing, send an email to aimee@visitwaukesha.org.
What's Happening: Apr 4 to Apr 11
04/07/11- 04/10/11
State Fair
Join Abel, Melissa, Wayne, and Margie Frake in the summer of 1946 as they leave behind the routine of the farm for an adventure at the annual Iowa State Fair.- Waukesha Civic Theatre, 262-547-0708, www.waukeshacivictheatre.org
04/08/11
Carroll Vocal Collective and Carroll Jazz Ensemble concert
Concert by student choir and orchestra.- Shattuck Music Center, 262-524-7182, www.carrollu.edu
What's Happening: Apr 11 to Apr 18
04/13/11
Lunch & Learn
Be inspired to jump up on your feet, step back in time, and maybe practice some swing steps like the Lindy Hop with music from the Big Band/World War II era with local performers. $8 registration fee includes lunch, talk, tour, and admission to museum.- Waukesha CountyMuseum, (262) 521-2859, www.waukeshacountymuseum.org
04/13/11- 04/16/11
"Food Interpreted through Art" exhibtion
Mixed media created by students on the theme of food.- Otteson Theatre lobby, 262-524-7195, www.carrollu.edu
What's Happening: Apr 18 to Apr 23
04/18/11- 05/09/11
Senior Art Majors Thesis Exhibition
Mixed media exhibit by senior artists. Reception: Sunday, April 18, 3-5 p.m.- Rowe Art Gallery, Humphrey Art Center, 262-524-7195, www.carrollu.edu
04/18/11- 06/06/11
Memories of World War II
Almost two hundred reporters and photographers fanned out around the globe to cover WWII for The Associated Press. The best of these images make up for important exhibition.- Waukesha County Museum, 262-521-2859, www.waukeshacountymuseum.org
What's Happening: Apr 25 to May 2
04/30/11
All Beethoven Concert
Ludwig van Beethoven was the most crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music, and remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time. In the “All Beethoven Concert,” Wauk- Shattuck Auditorium, Carroll University, 414-297-9310, www.ChoralUnion.org
04/30/11
Peaceful Delights in Oil Art Exhibit
Contemporary Oil paintings by 6 artists are on display.- River's End Gallery, Historic Downtown Waukesha, 262-896-8875, www.RiversEndGallery.com
