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January 2011 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
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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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