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| Hot L Baltimore
| UW-Rock County, Kirk Denmark Theater Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 pm; Sunday at 2 pm, $8/Adults; $6/Students 608-758-6566 |
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| 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
| Stitchers Gathering
| Mocha Moment 7 to 9 pm, Every Thursday, Free Event 608-752-9248 |
| The normally solitary act of knitting has become more communal with stitchers who gather together each week for coffee, dodging skeins of run-away yarn, stitching and conversation. Even new knitters who aren't yet consumed by the growing popularity of the craft, or other needle workers who crochet, embroider, cross stitch, etc., can enjoy an evening spent stitching with others providing the further opportunity to learn and get advice. The focus of the group is knitting, but welcomes all needle-crafty people of all ages and genders with different levels of expertise. |
| 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
| Mushroom Compost Sale
| Rotary Botanical Gardens - Horticulture Center 8 am to 2 pm, 608-752-3885 |
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| Pavlo
| Janesville Performing Arts Center 7:30 PM, Call Box Office for Pricing 608-758-0297 |
| Pavlo is a composer, a guitarist, a singer and a recording artist. he composes in a style of music best described as "Mediterranean music." A music that combines influences of Flamenco, Latin, Classical and Mediterranean guitar mixed together with the Greek Bouzouki. |
| 2, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31
| Cabaret Night
| The Armory 8 pm Every Friday; Plus Every Friday and Saturday with our Actors after the show!, Free Event 608-741-7400 |
| Live Musical Entertainment. |
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| Nature Rendezvous
| Welty Environmental Center 10 am to 3 pm, Free Event 608-361-1377 |
| Celebrate spring at the Welty Environmental Center's 5th Annual Welty Nature Rendezvous! Beckman Mill County Park features an array of natural beauties. Explore the pond, fish ladder, oak savanna and the variety of gardens. Begin the day with breakfast at the park! Stay and enjoy the day's full schedule of programs on a variety of topics related to the environment. Visit the many local exhibitors and vendors featuring local fruits, vegetables, crafts, organizations and more. Kids will enjoy the crafts and activities at the kid's corner. |
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| 5th Annual Family-Team Treasure Hunt
| Traxler Park Warming House 1 to 4 pm, $20/Team - Pre-Register by Tuesday, April 22 608-755-3030 |
| Dig out your best sleuth clothes and get set to find the ultimate treasure chest. Teams will receive clues that will lead them around the City. Each site will include a fun team challenge that will earn points and the next clue. Teams can include up to five family members (no more than 2 adults per team) and must provide their own transportation. The treasure chest will include a certificate for a one-night stay at the Kalahari Resort, a Papa John's pizza coupon, season passes for the Ice Skating Center and Rockport Pool. Special prizes will be awarded for the best dressed team and most points earned. Refreshments will be waiting for teams as they arrive at the final site! Pre-Register by Tuesday, April 22. |
| 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
| Janesville Farmers Market
| 100 and 200 blocks of North Main Street in Janesville 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 608-758-9359 |
| Fresh flowers, vegetables, fruits, bakery and meat from local vendors. |
| 4, 11, 18, 25
| Sundays in the Bunker
| The Armory 9:00 AM, 608-741-7400 |
| Start your day with a special Sunday breakfast menu. |
| 5, 12, 19, 26
| Rotary Gardens Compost Sale
| Rotary Botanical Gardens 8 am to 2 pm, 608-752-3885 |
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| 5, 12, 19, 26
| Stitchers Gathering
| Speakeasy, 19 N. High St. 1:30-3:30 p.m., No Fee 608-752-9248 |
| No membership required and not limited to just needlework! |
| 5, 19, 26
| Best of the Blues
| V.F.W. in Janesville Start time is between 6:30 and 7 pm and they play until 10 pm, Free Event 608-754-4342 |
| Local groups come together to play the "Best of the Blues" every Monday night, except for the 2nd Monday of the month. Free finger food provided. Come out and enjoy the Blues! |
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| Employment Expo
| Eclipse Center, Beloit 10 am to 6 pm, 608-741-3525 |
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| Country Line Dancing
| VFW in Janesville 5 pm - Beginners with more advanced class to follow, Nominal Fee 815-389-3366 |
| These are on-going classes, offered every Wednesday night. |
| 7, 21
| Open Mic
| Mocha Moment, 1121 Center Avenue 6:30 to 8:30 pm (Sign up at 6:15 pm), |
| Musicians of all levels welcome to perform up to 15 minutes. Hosted by Greg Winkler of the Madison Songwriters Group. |
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| Invest in Women and Girls
| Pontiac Convention Center 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Free Event 608-758-0883 |
| Speaker - Hannah Rosenthal |
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| Child Safety Seat Inspection
| Fire Station #5 (1414 Newport Avenue) 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Free Event; Donations accepted to offset costs of the inspections 608-752-5815 |
| The purpose of this program is to assist parents in protecting the lives of Janesville's youngest residents by providing certified child safety seat technicians who will inspect, instruct and correct improperly installed safety seats. Inspections take approximatley 30 minutes. If a safety seat is found to be unsafe during an inspection, parents may choose to conveniently obtain a new safety seat from the Fire Department. |
| 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-31
| Bklyn
| The Armory Call Ticket Office for Show Times, Call Ticket Office for Pricing 608-741-7400 |
| From the heart of Brooklyn comes a band of soulful street-corner singers and storytellers. For some spare change and a few moments of your time, they will shed their homeless skin and before your very eyes become larger than life characters in a story where they discover the true meaning of family, fame and fate. Through a mix of pop and soul, they set their stage and tell a wondrous sidewalk fairy tale about a young girl searching for fame and the father she never knew. With just one clue to lead her, she lands in the city that bears her name...Brooklyn. |
| 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
| Harvey
| Janesville Performing Arts Center 7:30 PM, 608-758-0297 |
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| 10, 17, 24,31
| Janesville Farmes Market
| 8 am to 1 pm, 608-758-9359 |
| 100 block of North Main Street, Saturdays, May 10 through October 25 |
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| Letter Carriers Food Drive
| 1 am to 6 pm, 608-757-8300 |
| Place non-perishable food items in a plastic bag near your mailbox for pick-up. |
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| Arthirits Walk - Janesville
| Traxler Park 10:00 AM, 608-221-9800 |
| The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation's signature event; a 1 or 3 mile fun walk. Following the walk, participants have the opportunity to enjoy an on-site health fair, refreshments and much more! |
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| Make My Mom & Me Over
| Academy of Cosmetology 1 to 3 pm or 3:30 to 5:30 pm, $40/2-Person Group (Adult with Child age 5-12) 608-755-3030 |
| Get ready for some fun "girls only" time with your daughter, grandchild, niece or neighbor. Stylists from the Academy of Cosmetology in Janesville will give you a cool "up-do." You may select the perfect shade of nail polish and relax during your manicure. Games will be played for prizes and plenty of snacks will be on hand. Space is limited, so register early! |
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| Mother's Day Tallman House Tours
| Lincoln-Tallman House 10 am to 3 pm, Admission price is waived for all mothers. Adults/$8; Seniors/$7.50; Children/$4 608-756-4509 |
| Guided tours of the 1850s mansion reveal the unique architecture of the building and the lives of the family that occupied it . Tours begin at the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson Street. Complimentary light refreshments will be available at the Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center. |
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| Mother's Day Brunch
| Rotary Botanical Gardens TBA, 608-752-3885 |
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| Library Explorers - For Grades K-5
| Hedberg Public Library 2:00 PM, 608-758-6585 |
| Have fun exploring different subjects and themes through stories, activities and more on elementary school early release days. No registration necessary. |
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| Junior Achievement Golf Classic
| Janesville Country Club , $500 Foursomes 608-754-8760 |
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| Comedy Night
| The Armory 7:30 pm; Doors open at 6 pm for dining, $15/Person 608-741-7400 |
| Professional comedians will tickle your funny bones. |
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| Wine Dinners
| The Armory Seating from 6 to 6:30 pm, $55/Person (Includes meal, wine pairing & gratuity) 608-741-7400 |
| Enjoy masterfully paired wines and dinner in Lieutenants Restaurant. |
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| Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band
| Pontiac Convention Center Doors open at 6 pm; Concert at 7 pm, $20/Advance; $25/Door 608-531-0284 |
| Silent Auction and Cash Bar available |
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| The Play's the Thing
| Hedberg Public Library 7:00 PM, Free Event 608-758-6585 |
| Flex your acting muscles as you put on your own play! We'll supply the scripts and materials, you create the costume when you make your own mask. Get the whole family in the act! |
| 17, 24,31
| Janesville Farmes Market
| 8 am to 1 pm, 608-758-9359 |
| 100 block of North Main Street, Saturdays, May 10 through October 25 |
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| City-Wide Rummage Sales
| Janesville , 608-754-3311 |
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| Brooklyn Benefit Show
| The Armory 6 pm/Seating, 608-755-2470 |
| The evening will feature the Broadway smash Brooklyn; a delicious dinner, live cabaret auction, a chance to win a walk-on role, an opportunity to meet the cast and many exciting surprises. Proceeds benefit Community Action. Ticket Price is $100. |
| 17, 18
| Janesville Renaissance Faire
| Traxler Park, Janesville Saturday 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday 10 am to 6 pm, 608-758-7994 |
| The Janesville Renaissance Faire is a not for profit educational faire. All proceeds are for the promotion of education and continuation of the faire. Educational funding will be distributed appropriately through scholarships and other means. Please join us in supporting children and education. |
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| Plant Division Sale
| Rotary Botanical Gardens - Horticulture Center 8 am to 4 pm, 608-752-3885 |
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| Hospicecare Golf Classic
| Glen Erin Golf Club 9 am Registration; 10 am Shot-Gun Start, $125 Individual and $425 Foursome 608-755-1871 |
| Get your reservation in early for the hottest golfing event in town. Join your friends and colleagues on the green for outstanding golf and networking! |
| 24,31
| Janesville Farmes Market
| 8 am to 1 pm, 608-758-9359 |
| 100 block of North Main Street, Saturdays, May 10 through October 25 |
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| Spring Plant Sale
| Rotary Botanical Gardens 9 am to 5 pm, 608-752-3885 |
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| 24, 25
| AirFEST
| Southern WI Regional Airport Gates Open at 9 am, $15/Adult, $10/Children 6-12; Free/5 and Under. Internet and Advance Discount Ticket Rates are available. Parking is $5. 608-754-5405 |
| The CANADIAN SNOWBIRDS to headline the 2008 performer line-up of the ABC Supply Company Southern Wisconsin AirFEST. High energy military single ship demonstrations and civilian performers will highlight the two day event. |
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| 5th Annual Scramble for Youth
| Glen Erin Golf Club Registration 11:30 a.m.; Lunch Buffet 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; Golf 1 p.m. shot gun start, Golf, lunch, evening hors d'oeurves for 4 players, $500; Individuals are $125 608-755-0575 |
| All proceeds to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Janesville. Activities include a Lunch Buffet, 18 Holes of Golf, Silent Auction and Raffles. |
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| Janesville Farmes Market
| 8 am to 1 pm, 608-758-9359 |
| 100 block of North Main Street, Saturdays, May 10 through October 25 |
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| All City Outdoor Rec Nite
| Riverside Park 7 to 9:30 pm, $7 608-755-3030 |
| Rec Nites are glowing outside! Leisure Services has plenty of fun in store for students currently in grades 6 to 8. Come to the north end of Riverside Park for an evening of entertainment including a DJ, fireside dancing, sports games & challenges and outdoor contests (glow games, relay races and carnival challenges)! Popsicles, hot dogs, pizza, chips and candy will be available for purchase. A tye-dye station will be available, so bring an article of clothing. Participants will receive a free glow necklace upon arrival. Come and see what all the talk is about! |
| Sundays & Wednesdays
| Rock Aqua Jays Waterski Show
| Traxler Park 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. beginning in August), Free |
| Professional Waterski Show Team performs on the Rock River. Ample seating available. Shows include pyramids, barefoot skiers, doubles, ballet line, etc.
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| Wisconsin Singers Coming to Milton
| Milton High School Performing Arts Center 3:00 PM, $10/Adults; $8/Seniors; $6/Students 608-868-9300 |
| When was the last time you attended a live show that made you feel like you have been transported to Broadway? Wisconsin Singers newest song and dance review, Celebrate!, will entertain you with a big band sound and the best collegiate singers and dancers from the UW-Madison. Milton High School's Show Choir, Chorolation, will present the opening entertainment followed by the Wisconsin Singers. |
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| Rock Prairie Chamber Orchestra
| UW-Rock County, Kirk Denmark Theater 7:30 PM, $2/Donation Appreciated 608-758-6530 |
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| Our Town
| Edgerton Performing Arts Center 7 pm on Friday and Saturday; 2 pm on Sunday, $5/Adults; $3/Senior and Students 608-884-9402 x217 |
| Our Town is a story about lost hopes and dreams. It's a realistic play about ordinary lives of small-town residents at the turn of the 20th century. |
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| Spring Choral Concert
| UW-Rock County, Kirk Denmark Theater 7:30 PM, Free Event 608-758-6530 |
| Songs We Love to Sing with the UW-Rock County Vocal Music Department and Madison Area Technical College choirs. |
| 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27
| All Shook Up
| The Armory Call Ticket Office for Show Times, Call Ticket Office for Pricing 608-741-7400 |
| Young people are dreamers. They dream of the future and the adventures they will have. They dream of the roads they will travel and of the people they will meet. In the 1950's, a young man named Elvis Presley tapped into those dreams with his music. Full of longing, excitement and energy, his songs came to define an entire culture and became the most influential music of the 20th century. Using Elvis' songs as a backdrop, this is the tale of a young roustabout who rides into a sleepy little town and, as the title says...gets it all shook up! With its unique combination of rocking songs, quick, witty dialogue and outlandish situations, it's a humorous peek into 1950's American sure to please everyone, young and not so young! |
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| El dia de los ninos, el dia de los libros
| Hedberg Public Library 7:00 PM, Free Event 608-758-6585 |
| Help us celebrate this special day with fun-filled activities, stories, food and, of course, books! |
