APRIL 2008:

FRIDAY, APRIL 4
UWSP Centertainment Presents: Sorry About Your Couch, with opener Henry Robinson (Punk/Ska), 8pm, $4, DUC Encore, UWSP, 715-346-2412

SATURDAY, APRIL 5
CWSO Presents: Jazz Night VI, a special fundraising concert featuring – The SPASH Jazz Band, The Dan Mitchell Sound and guest artist Dr. Robert Kase, 7:30pm, Sentry Theater, 715-346-4100 for tickets, www.cwso.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 5
HaSEAAC’s 15th Annual Conference: Hmong in the Spotlight, Dreyfus University Center, UWSP, 9am-5pm, learn about the Hmong culture through speakers, workshops and entertainment, pre-register by March 24, www.uwsp.edu/stuorg/haseaac  

SATURDAY, APRIL 5
The Unexplained Conference: Strange Stevens Point, Wisconsin’s Largest Paranormal Conference, 7pm, $8/adults, $5/children 12 and under, Ramada Stevens Point (formerly Country Springs Hotel), 715-341-1340 or 715-271-1831, www.unexplainedresearch.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Celebrate Children! Family Fun Fair, 10am-4pm, CenterPoint MarketPlace, Downtown Stevens Point, 715-343-5356

MONDAY, APRIL 7
Lettie Jensen Community Center Presents: Sandy Queen, 3pm “The Lighter Side of Aging and Sag(g)ing: Thirty Dirty Lies of Getting Old” & 7pm “Lighten Up-Maximizing Health with Humor”, $8 for one show, $15 for both, Jensen Center Theater, Amherst, 715-824-5202 for tickets

THURSDAY, APRIL 10
Ramada Stevens Point (Formerly the Country Springs Hotel) Comedy Night, Traditions Bar & Grill, 8pm, $5, 715-341-1340 for more info

THURSDAY, APRIL 10
UWSP Centertainment Presents: Jeff Havens (Comedian), 8pm, $4, DUC Encore, UWSP, 715-346-2412

THURSDAY, APRIL 10
FREE Admission Healthy Family Night at the Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum in CenterPoint MarketPlace, open ‘til 8pm, fun and healthy program at 6:15pm, sponsored by Saint Michael’s Hospital/Ministry Medical Group, 715-344-2003, www.cwchildrensmuseum.org.  

FRIDAY, APRIL 11
UWSP Centertainment & 89Q Presents: ‘GO Tour’ featuring Newsboys with special guests: Article One, Rush of Fools and Newworldson, 7pm, Quandt Fieldhouse, UWSP, 800-838-3378 for tickets

SATURDAY, APRIL 12
UWSP Centertainment Presents: New Wing Spans with Spring Jams (Jam/Funk/Rock/Experimental), 8pm, $4, DUC Encore, UWSP, 715-346-2412

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 11-13
TRIVIA 39, Trivia Contest held throughout Central Wisconsin on WWSP 89.9FM, 6pm April 11 thru Midnight April 13, Parade 4pm Friday.www.90fmtrivia.org or 715-344-8471

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 11-13
UWSP Department of Theatre & Dance presents: Danstage 2008, Noel Fine Arts Center, Studio Theater, 715-346-4100 for tickets

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 11-20
ArtsWeek: Portage County, multiple art events are presented throughout Portage County, visual art, dance, theater, music and poetry presented, for a complete list of events www.artsportagecounty.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Herbal Beauty Products Workshop, Artha Sustainable Living Center, 715-824-3463, www.arthaonline.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Herbal Bath Products Workshop, Artha Sustainable Living Center, 715-824-3463, www.arthaonline.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 12
Tomorrow River Concerts Presents: Lee Murdock, $10 general, $8 Seniors/Students, 7:30pm, Jensen Center Theater, Amherst, 715-824-5202 for tickets

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 12-13
The Wellness Spa Presents: Goddess Camp, 715-341-3333, www.wellnesssparesort.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 13
Spring Tonics Workshop, Artha Sustainable Living Center, 715-824-3463, www.arthaonline.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 15
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: The Invasion of Schmeeckle Reserve, learn about invasion species and their influence, Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center, 6-7pm, 715-346-4992, www.uwsp.edu/schmeeckle

THURSDAY, APRIL 17
Ramada Stevens Point (Formerly the Country Springs Hotel) Comedy Night, Traditions Bar & Grill, 8pm, $5, 715-341-1340 for more info

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 17-20
UWSP Department of Theatre & Dance presents: Danstage 2008, Noel Fine Arts Center, Studio Theater, 715-346-4100 for tickets

THURSDAY, APRIL 17
UWSP Centertainment Presents: Histronica (Electronica/Trance), 8pm, $4, DUC Encore, UWSP, 715-346-2412

FRIDAY, APRIL 18
UWSP Centertainment Presents: People in Planes and Jupiter One, 8pm, $4, DUC Encore, UWSP, 715-346-2412

 FRIDAY, APRIL 18
ArtsWalk 2007, 6-9pm, Downtown Stevens Point, Walk through downtown businesses showcasing local artist’s work, enjoy visual, musical and dance performances, www.artsportagecounty.org

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 18-20
Prairie Chicken Festival - A Celebration of Grassland for Birders and Bookies. Activities for children and adults throughout the Central Wisconsin grasslands. Includes prairie chicken viewing at Buena Vista and Paul Olson Wildlife Areas, wildlife presentations and the Wisconsin Literary Bash at Mead Wildlife Area, outdoor activities at Sandhill Wildlife Area and much more! 715/343-6221 or www.prairiechickenfestival.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Wisconsin Destination Imagination, UWSP Campus, Creative problem solving competition for kids from kindergarten to college, 715-346-4713 or www.uwsp.edu/education/creative

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 19-20
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Concert, featuring Flunnar Brunning & Robert Kase, Trumpet Guest Artists, Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 4pm, Sentry Theater, 715-345-2976, www.cwso.org

TUESDAY, APRIL 22
The Wellness Spa Presents: Celebrate Earth Day, 715-341-3333, www.wellnesssparesort.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 22
Art Village Presents: Handmade Paper Workshop, 5-8pm, $15, 715-345-9500, www.artvillage.com

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
PCBC Conference for Administrative Professionals, 12-4pm, 715-344-1940, www.portagecountybiz.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 24
UWSP Centertainment Presents: Justin and Ryan (Acoustic Rock), 8pm, $4, DUC Encore, UWSP, 715-346-2412

THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Ramada Stevens Point (Formerly the Country Springs Hotel) Comedy Night, Traditions Bar & Grill, 8pm, $5, 715-341-1340 for more info

THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Wild Edibles, Join Sam Thayer (author of The Forager’s Harvest) on an informational hike, 6-7pm, 715-346-4992, www.uwsp.edu/schmeeckle

SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Family Fun Fest, Ben Franklin Junior High, Stevens Point, 10am-2pm, children’s activities, food, music, games, area’s largest piñata drop and more.

SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Yoga Standing Poses & Back Bends Workshop, Artha Sustainable Living Center, 715-824-3463, www.arthaonline.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 26
“Spring Celebration Under the Oaks”, 30th Anniversary of the Schmeeckle Reserve, 6-10pm, Berard Oaks Savanna in Schmeeckle Reserve (signs along NorthPoint Drive), music, seedlings for kids, family craft projects, food and drinks, 7:30 – “If These Oaks Could Talk”, 8pm – Candlelight hike, 715-346-4992, www.uwsp.edu/schmeeckle

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 26-27
Monteverdi Master Chorale Presents: Everything that Hath Breath featuring Britten’s “Rejoice in the Lamb” and Davies’ “Prayers from the Ark”, St. Peter’s Church, 715-342-5636, www.monteverdichorale.org

SUNDAY, APRIL 27
UWSP Presents: DanSculptCussion, 7:30-9pm, Robert Rosen, UWSP Music Faculty created and performs on sculptural percussion instruments, Michelson Hall, Noel Fine Arts Center, UWSP, 715-346-3107

SUNDAY, APRIL 27
Yoga Hip Openers & Balancing Poses Workshop, Artha Sustainable Living Center, 715-824-3463, www.arthaonline.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 27
Yoga Simple Inversions and Upper Body Strengthening Workshop, Artha Sustainable Living Center, 715-824-3463, www.arthaonline.com

MONDAY, APRIL 28
Big Brothers Big Sisters Taste of the Town, 6:30-8:30pm, Holiday Inn, an evening of socialization, entertainment, and sampling of delicious food served by the area’s finest restaurants and caterers, 715-341-0661, www.bigimpact.org

MONDAY, APRIL 28
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: A Different Perspective – Wisconsin Indians, 7-8pm, 715-346-4992, www.uwsp.edu/schmeeckle

TUESDAY, APRIL 29
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Name that Tune, discover the faces behind this spring chorus, 6:30-7:30pm, 715-346-4992, www.uwsp.edu/schmeeckle

On-Going Events
-Our Planet Earth Month, CW Children’s Museum, 715-344-2003, www.cwchildrensmuseum.org
-Carlsten Art Gallery: March 9-April 6, Juried Student Graphic Design Exhibition, www.uwsp.edu/art-design/galleries
-Carlsten Art Gallery: April 13-27, Anne-Bridget Gary: Walking the Corridor, www.uwsp.edu/art-design/galleries

For an updated listing of weekly events, phone the Calendar of Events at 800-236-4636 ext 5 or visit or website, www.stevenspointarea.com
If you would like to submit information to the monthly Calendar of Events, call 344-2556 or email info@stevenpointarea.com
The information provided in this calendar of events was compiled by the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau based on materials submitted directly from the organization or business entity. The Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information herein.

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