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The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!

Starlight Theater at MYArts 1055 E Mifflin St, Madison

When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest […]

$40.00

Cave & Cocktails

Cave of the Mounds 2975 Cave of the Mounds Rd., Blue Mounds

Join us for a brand-new concert series! Sip with the stalactites, underground in a Happy Hour like setting. Unwind where the music echoes through stone and time. This unique pairing ~ live local music with the underground magic of the Cave. Enjoy refreshing drinks, mingle in the glow of cave lights, and let the rhythm […]

$39.99

A Christmas Carol

Capitol Theater at Overture Center 201 State St, Madison

Our signature production transports audiences into the world of Charles Dickens’ Victorian England & the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Join us as the ghosts of Scrooge’s past, present, and future teach him about generosity and the joy of giving! A Madison tradition for over 40 years, with a message that still resonates today. Recommended for ages […]

$49.00

Holiday Gift Gallery

Holiday Gift Gallery 130 W Maple Ave, Beaver Dam

The Holiday Gift Gallery is open from now until January 10th with extended hours in December, Wednesday thru Sunday, and located at the Dodge County Center for the Arts (DCCA) at 130 W Maple Ave, Beaver Dam, WI (920-314-6278) www.dodgecountyarts.org You will experience unique, one-of-a-kind artwork including Art by NCS with acrylic painting and pressed […]

Free

Stocking Stuffer Book Sale at Manitowoc Public Library

Manitowoc Public Library 707 Quay Street, Manitowoc

It’s never too early to get started on last-minute holiday gift shopping! Join us for the Stocking Stuffer Book Sale at Manitowoc Public Library, being held Wednesday, December 10, through Sunday, December 14, in the First Floor Teen Space, where we’ll be offering New-To-You materials at absolutely amazing prices. Shop a curated selection of themed […]

Admission is Free; materials for purchase

The River Talks – Islands without Black Ash: Caring for Wetland Forests

The Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Drive, Superior

On December 10, Kirsten Rhude, Stewardship Coordinator at the Lake Superior Reserve, will tell us about the changes happening in wetland forests: Black ash trees are abundant along the St. Louis River Estuary and Lake Superior’s coast. However, the non-native emerald ash borer reached the region in 2013, threatening these trees and the habitat they […]

Free

Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas Extravaganza

Lawrence Memorial Chapel 510 E College Ave, Appleton

Back by popular demand, Blue Violin’s Candlelight Christmas Tour returns for its third spectacular year — bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever before. Often described as “Trans-Siberian Orchestra meets Lindsey Stirling,” Blue Violin delivers fiery virtuosity and cinematic flair in every performance. Fresh from acclaimed tours across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Blue Violin […]

$16 – $57

Barrymore Theatre Presents “Baristas vs Billionaires”

Barrymore Theatre 2090 Atwood Ave., Madison

Experience the Wisconsin premiere of the feature documentary “Baristas vs Billionaires.” Narrated by Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon, Buffalo-based baristas organize and act, exposing the company’s union-busting tactics while explaining […]

$15