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.
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What's Happening: Oct 3 to Oct 10
10/05/11
Market on the Hill
Weekly farmers market held rain or shine. - Queen of Apostles- 449 W. Wisconsin Ave., 262-695-9735, http://market.queenofapostles.net/
10/06/11
The Story of a Beer Keg
The Frank J. Hess & Sons Cooperage Factory was Wisconsin's largest independent cooperage in the early 1900s supplying kegs for over 20 breweries. See cooperage photos, tools and historic barrels. Join Water Street Brewery for FREE samples w/admission. - Waukesha County Museum, 262 521-2859, www.waukeshacountymuseum.org
What's Happening: Oct 10 to Oct 17
10/11/11
WI Philharomic's Love and the Sea
From the epic force of Wagner's Flying Dutchman to the Victorian grandeur of Elgar's Sea Pictures with Canadian Opera mezzo Heather Jewson, prepare to be swept away with beautiful maritime music at the WI Philharmonic's Season Opener- Oconomowoc ArtsCenter, 262-547-1858, www.wisconsinphilharmonic.org
10/12/11
Market on the Hill
Weekly farmers market held rain or shine. - Queen of Apostles- 449 W. Wisconsin Ave., 262-695-9735, http://market.queenofapostles.net
What's Happening: Oct 17 to Oct 24
10/18/11
Waukesha Creative Arts League
Informal meeting of all artists and visual arts enthusiasts to learn through art demonstrations and critiques by local artists, teachers and professionals. Our members can show their works at local libraries and other venues.- Waukesha Good Will 1400 Nike Drive, Waukesha, (262)-565-3465,
10/19/11
Market on the Hill
Weekly farmers market held rain or shine. - Queen of Apostles- 449 W. Wisconsin Ave., 262-695-9735, http://market.queenofapostles.net
What's Happening: Oct 24 to Oct 31
10/26/11
Market on the Hill
Weekly farmers market held rain or shine. - Queen of Apostles- 449 W. Wisconsin Ave., 262-695-9735, http://market.queenofapostles.net/
10/27/11- 10/31/11
Wisconsin Feargrounds
Waukesha County Expo Center, 262-896-8490, www.wisconsinfeargrounds.com
What's Happening: Oct 31 to Nov 7
10/31/11- 12/31/11
Owen Gromme: The 115th Birthday Exhibition *Now Extended*
Celebrating the “Dean of American Wildlife Artists,” this exclusive exhibit features over 30 original oil paintings held by the Gromme family, several that have never been publicly displayed.- Waukesha County Museum, 262 521-2859, www.waukeshacountymuseum.org
11/03/11
Youth Wind Orchestra of Wisconsin concert
Performance by talented high school musicians. $5 adults, $3 students and seniors; call 262.524.7633.- Shattuck Music Center, Carroll University, 262-524-7182, www.carrollu.edu
