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January
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DECEMBER 2011
THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 1
Centertainment productions presents:
Clovis Mann with Moon Boot Posse
(Progressive Rock), UWSP-The Encore, DUC,
8 p.m. – Free with UWSP Student ID, $5
without, 715-346-4100 for tickets
FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 2
Centertainment productions presents: The
Lilly Project (Christian Folk) UWSP-The
Encore, DUC, 8 p.m. – Free with UWSP
Student ID, $5 without, 715-346-4100 for
tickets
FRIDAY,
December 2
Wisconsin Master Chorale presents
Glorious Music of Christmas, 7:30pm
Church of the Intercession, Stevens
Point, Tickets $10.00 advance, $12 at
the door,
www.wmchorale.org
SATURDAY
DECEMBER 3
Artha Sustainable Living Center
Workshop: Natural Beauty Products as
Gifts, 9am-12pm, $25+supplies,
715-824-3463,
www.arthaonline.com
SATURDAY DECEMBER
3
Artha Sustainable Living Center
Workshop: Natural Bath Products as
Gifts, 1pm-4pm, $25+supplies,
715-824-3463,
www.arthaonline.com
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 3
Centertainment productions presents:
Comedy City Improv-Late Night
Programming, UWSP- Alumni Room–DUC,
10pm, Free with UWSP Student ID, $4
without, 715-346-4100 for tickets
Saturday,
December 3
YMCA Frostbite Road Race and Winter
Walk, Stevens Point YMCA, noon, for more
information, call 715-342-2980,
www.spymca.org
SATURDAY
DECEMBER 3
7th Annual Holiday Home Party
Extravaganza! 9am- 4 pm, Park Ridge
Family Restaurant Banquet Room Hwy 10
East (Adjacent to the Econo Lodge), Cash
& Carry Deals,Holiday Sales Specials,
Great Gift Ideas,Door Prize Drawings,
Bring a friend or two to shop with you!,
For further information, please contact
Lauri Novotny at 715-824-7675.
Saturday, December 3
Terrifying Turtles, 5:00-6:00 PM, Take
an in-depth look at the terrifying,
mysterious, and misunderstood turtles,
with a chance to meet some turtle
friends! 715-346-4992,
www.uwsp.edu/schmeeckle/
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3-4
Tomorrow River Christmas and Amherst
Village Christmas, celebrate the
beginning of the Christmas season with a
visit to Amherst, craft sale at the
Jensen Center, merchant specials,
restaurant specials, tours of the
historic Amherst Inn B&B, outdoor
lighting contests,
www.jensencenter.org
Sunday, December 4
Tree Creations, 1:00-2:00 PM, Take a
hike and explore the beauty of winter.
Identify the common trees of Schmeeckle
Reserve during the winter months and
create unique, artistic pieces. There
will be a small gallery to display local
artists’ winter artwork. 715-346-4992,
www.uwsp.edu/schmeeckle/
SUNDAY,
December 4
Wisconsin Master Chorale presents
Glorious Music of Christmas, 7:30pm, St.
Bronislava Church, Plover, Tickets
$10.00 advance, $12 at the door,
www.wmchorale.org
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3-4
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra,
Classic Holiday: Menotti – Amahl and the
Night Visitors. @1800 theater, Saturday
7:30pm, Sunday 1 & 4pm,
www.cwso.org
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
Allen Blocher Planetarium Presents:
Winter Wonders, 2pm, show features the
winter solstice when the sun is lowest
in the sky, UWSP Science Building, free,
715-346-2208,
www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
Allen Blocher Planetarium Presents:
Season of Light, 3:15pm (doors open
minutes prior), show features the
development of many of the world’s
holiday customs, UWSP Science Building,
free, 715-346-2208,
www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5
Allen Blocher Planetarium Presents: Our
Night Sky, 8pm, show looks in detail at
the objects in the current night sky, if
skies are clear there is an optional
observatory visit for sky viewing
through the telescope, UWSP Science
Building, free, 715-346-2208,
www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
MONDAY,
DECEMBER 5
Autism Night, Central Wisconsin
Children’s Museum, 5-7pm. For more info
call 715-344-2003 or visit
www.cwchildrensmuseum.org
Tuesday, December
6
Little Poland of Central Wisconsin,
6:30-7:30 PM, Discover Portage County’s
Polish heritage by exploring its
influence on central Wisconsin and
celebrating holiday traditions.
715-346-4992,
www.uwsp.edu/schmeeckle/
WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 7
UWSP Performing Arts Series Presents:
Chapter 6, Theater @1800, 7:30pm,
715-346-4100 for tickets,
www.uwsp.edu/centers/pas
WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 7
Jazz @1800, 6-8pm, @1800 Lounge,
715-346-1800,
www.at1800.com
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
Free Lecture – Games and Toys of
Yesteryear and Today in the Caribbean
Island of Guadeloupe, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm,
Portage County Public Library (Pinery
Room), 1001 Main St, Stevens Point,
715-346-4211,
http://www.uwsp.edu/cols/Pages/LectureSeries
THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 8
Healthy Family Night, Central Wisconsin
Children’s Museum, 5-8pm. For more info
call 715-344-2003 or visit
www.cwchildrensmuseum.org
FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 9
Centertainment productions presents:
Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins
(Bluegrass), UWSP-The Encore, DUC 8 p.m.
– Free with UWSP Student ID, $5 without
715-346-4100 for tickets
FRIDAY-SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 9-11
Smokey Express Christmas Show, Jensen
Community Center, Fri. 7pm, Sat. 4pm &
7:30pm, Sun. 2pm & 5pm,
www.jensencenter.org
FRIDAY-SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 9-12
Smokey Express Christmas Show, Jensen
Community Center, Amherst, $10/person,
children 5 and under are free, dinner
serving at 4:30pm, Dinner tickets
$10/adults, $5/child (5-12),
www.cottageworks.com
– click on Smokey Express, or
call 715-824-2525 for tickets
FRIDAY-SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 9-11
Enchanted Forrest, Rosholt Fair Park,
5-8pm, Santa on Saturday, for more info
call Chris, 715-572-4758
SATURDAY, DECEMBER
10
"Victorian Christmas" Downtown Stevens
Point sponsored by the Episcopal Church
of the Intercession. 10:00AM 'til 3:00
PM, carolers and vendors dressed in
Victorian-style clothes will walk the
streets of downtown Stevens Point. At
the church located at the corner of
Church and Ellis, shoppers can warm up
with musical performances and caroling
through the day, enjoy a traditional
English tea, and browse fine handcrafted
items for sale. Gift wrapping will be
available. There will be photos with
St. Nikolaus and free activities for
children. For more information contact
the Church of the Intercession at
715-344-3879
Saturday, December
10
Fake Lake, 2:00-3:00 PM, Don’t be
deceived! Fake lakes are all around us.
Discover the truth about man-made lakes
and get hands-on experience in the
construction process of developing a
lake. 715-346-4992,
www.uwsp.edu/schmeeckle/
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 10
CWN Singles Holiday Dance, 8pm-midnight,
Memories Banquet Hall, $7 member, $10
nonmembers, dressy attire requested,
www.cwn-singles.com
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 10
Centertainment productions presents: The
Kissers (Irish Folk/Rock), UWSP-The
Encore, DUC, 8 p.m. – Free with UWSP
Student ID, $5 without 715-346-4100 for
tickets
SUNDAY, DECEMBER
11
True Harmony Christmas Dinner Show,
5pm-8pm, Elizabeth Inn Convention
Center, Plover, 715-341-4414 for
reservations, $20/person (includes
dinner)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER
11
Edna Carlsten Art Gallery Opening
Reception, “UWSP Juried Student
Exhibition”, 5-7pm, exhibition on
display through January 29,
715-346-4797,
www.uwsp.edu/art-design/galleries
SUNDAY, DECEMBER
11
Allen Blocher Planetarium Presents:
Winter Wonders, 2pm, show features the
winter solstice when the sun is lowest
in the sky, UWSP Science Building, free,
715-346-2208,
www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
SUNDAY, DECEMBER
11
Allen Blocher Planetarium Presents:
Season of Light, 3:15pm (doors open
minutes prior), show features the
development of many of the world’s
holiday customs, UWSP Science Building,
free, 715-346-2208,
www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
MONDAY, DECEMBER
12
Allen Blocher Planetarium Presents: Our
Night Sky, 8pm, show looks in detail at
the objects in the current night sky, if
skies are clear there is an optional
observatory visit for sky viewing
through the telescope, UWSP Science
Building, free, 715-346-2208,
www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 13
Pictures with Santa, at the Central
Wisconsin Children’s Museum, 11am-12pm,
free for museum members, bring your own
camera, 715-344-2003,
www.cwchildrensmuseum.org
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
Jazz @1800, 6-8pm, @1800 Lounge,
715-346-1800,
www.at1800.com
FRIDAY-SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 16-18
Enchanted Forrest, Rosholt Fair Park,
5-8pm, Santa on Saturday, for more info
call Chris, 715-572-4758
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 17
Lions Club Children’s Christmas Party,
Jensen Community Center, 10am-1pm,
www.jensencenter.org
SUNDAY, DECEMBER
18
Allen Blocher Planetarium Presents:
Winter Wonders, 2pm, show features the
winter solstice when the sun is lowest
in the sky, UWSP Science Building, free,
715-346-2208,
www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 18
Allen Blocher Planetarium Presents:
Season of Light, 3:15pm (doors open
minutes prior), show features the
development of many of the world’s
holiday customs, UWSP Science Building,
free, 715-346-2208,
www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
MONDAY, DECEMBER
19
Allen Blocher Planetarium Presents: Our
Night Sky, 8pm, show looks in detail at
the objects in the current night sky, if
skies are clear there is an optional
observatory visit for sky viewing
through the telescope, UWSP Science
Building, free, 715-346-2208,
www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
TUESDAY, DECEMBER
20
Pictures with Santa, at the Central
Wisconsin Children’s Museum, 11am-12pm,
free for museum members, bring your own
camera, 715-344-2003,
www.cwchildrensmuseum.org
WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 21
Jazz @1800, 6-8pm, @1800 Lounge,
715-346-1800,
www.at1800.com
FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 23
Enchanted Forrest, Rosholt Fair Park,
5-8pm, for more info call Chris,
715-572-4758
FRIDAY, DECEMBER
31
CWN Singles New Year’s Eve Dance,
8pm-1am, Shooter’s, $10 member, $15
nonmembers, Your best “dress to impress”
attire requested,
www.cwn-singles.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER
31
New Year’s at Noon, Central Wisconsin
Children’s Museum, 11am-1pm. For more
info call 715-344-2003 or visit
www.cwchildrensmuseum.org
SATURDAY, DECEMBER
31
Family New Year’s Eve Bash, 6:00 – 9:00
p.m. at the Stevens Point Area
YMCA. Activities include: Spiderman
Obstacle Course, Giant Slide and the
Equalizer - provided by Rock n’ Roll to
Go Plus; sundaes; open swimming in the
Adventure Pool; 9:00pm New Year’s count
down with hats and horns (for those who
will be asleep before midnight); and
more alcohol free family fun! The YMCA
New Year’s Eve Bash is open to the
public and free. 715-342-2980 or
http://www.spymca.org/special-events/
FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 31
Free Skate Night, presented by the
Tomorrow River Lions/Lioness,
11am-3:30pm, Amherst Fairgrounds, enjoy
an afternoon of skating the snowmobile
racetrack before the Portage County Ice
Wars on January 6-8, weather permitting,
www.portagecountyicewars.com
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 31
NYE Ballroom Bash at Bernard's Country
Inn Three local bands come together to
perform a New Year's Eve concert at
Bernard's Country Inn, 701 Second Street
North, Stevens Point, 8:30 p.m. -
Irene's Garden, 10:30 p.m. - Sloppy Joe
with special guests Midnight -
Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Admission:
$15 - includes free pizza buffet at
midnight Ages 18+
SATURDAY, DECEMBER
31
Live Music @1800, New Year’s Eve
Celebration, @1800 Lounge, 715-346-1800,
www.at1800.com
On-Going
Events:
-Digital Flash Photography, for advanced
SLR camera users, 6-8pm, Mondays, Oct.
31 – Dec. 6, $89, 800-898-9472;
www.uwsp.edu/conted
-Mixed Media Painting, 6:30-8:30pm,
Tuesdays, Nov. 8 – Dec. 13, $99
(includes materials), 800-898-9472;
www.uwsp.edu/conted
-Edna Carlsten Art Gallery Presents:
Visions of War: Artists as Veterans,
Veterans as Artists, Nov. 10-Dec.4,
www.uwsp.edu/art-design/galleries
-First Impressions Food Drive,
Nov. 1 – Dec. 25
-Gene Reineking and kevin Knopp art
exhibit, Tommorrow River Gallery and
Gifts, Amherst, Nov. 18th-Dec. 11,
www.tomorrowrivergallery.com
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@stevenspointarea.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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