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: Nov 2 to Nov 9
11/05/09- 11/08/09
Duck Hunter Shoots Angel (UW-Waukesha)
Mitch Albom's tender comedy, Duck Hunter Shoots Angel, is about a tabloid journalist searching for two Alabama hunters who believe they shot a celestial being.Directed by Steve Decker. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre: Fine Arts Center on the UW-Waukesha campus at 1500 N. University Dr.; ; 262-521-5494; http://waukesha.uwc.edu/
11/07/09
Hidden Jewels and Gifts Show
For those with a passion for jewelry the show has multiple artist's pieces to keep or give. River's End Gallery, Historic Downtown Waukesha; 4pm-6pm; 262-896-8875; www.riversendgallery.com
What's Happening: Nov 9 to Nov 16
11/13/09- 11/15/09
Bridal Show
Waukesha County Expo Center; ; 262-896-8490; www.waukeshacountyexpo.com
11/13/09- 11/15/09
Rocco Memorial Gun Show
Waukesha County Expo Center; ; 262-896-8490; www.waukeshacountyexpo.com
What's Happening: Nov 16 to Nov 23
11/18/09
The Caring Place, Inc./ Caregiver Chat Positive Ways to De-Stress Our Lives
Back Massage, Aroma Therapy, and More Try out these relaxing techniques and learn how to de-stress. The Caring Place, 810 N. East Ave; 4-5:30pm; 262-542-6388 or 282-928-2314; www.caringplacewaukesha.org
11/20/09
Christmas Tree Lighting
The tree lighting will be on the Main Street Plaza at 6PM. Everything is set....the tree will be going up this week thanks to Bryce Styza Properties and Waukesha Floral, the Waukesha Choral Union coming to lead the carols, Pastor Mike Murphy from James Place/Elmbrook Church will share some thoughts and Lori Luther, Waukesha City Administrator, will welcome in the season and conduct the countdown. Santa will break from his busy schedule to make an appearance as well! The weather report looks great but chilly, so we will provide free hot cocoa to warm you, courtesy of the WDBA/Silver Bells and Coffee n' Beans.
Bring non perishables and/or cash for the Salvation Army ...to warm your hearts!
www.downtownwaukesha.com
11/21/09
Country Music Through the Decades
Country Music Through the Decades is The Mary Beth Anthony Band’s tribute to the great variety of songs from our genre over the last 60 years. Tickets are $10 cash at the door. A portion of every ticket sale will go to the Women's Center of Waukesha.. Carroll University's Shattuck Auditorium; 7:30pm-10pm; ; www.MaryBethAnthony.com
What's Happening: Nov 23 to Nov 30
11/25/09- 01/02/10
Country Christmas
The area's largest outdoor Christmas light show. Country Springs Hotel; 262-547-0201 or www.thecountrychristmas.com
11/26/09- 12/31/09
Almont Gallery "The Art of the Gift" Exhibit
Annual Holiday Show featuring art for giving. Opening reception is December 5th from 4 to 10pm.. 342 W Main St., Historic Downtown Waukesha; M-Thur 10am to 6pm Fri 10am to 8pm, Sat 10am to 4pm Sun 12 to 4pm; 262-542-1522; www.almontgallery.org
What's Happening: Nov 30 to Dec 7
12/01/09- 01/02/10
Country Christmas
Areas largest outdoor Christmas light show. Country Springs Hotel; ; 262-547-0201; www.thecountrychristmas.com
12/05/09
Midnight Magic
Townwide festival featuring Christmas parade, craft show, music and entertainment, pictures with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, historic trolley rides, fireworks, shopping until Midnight and more! . Mukwonago ; 10am-Midnight ; 262-363-7758; www.mukwonagochamber.org
