GREEN LAKE THINGS TO DO

Boating and Swimming . Boat Rentals . Golf Courses
Antique Stores & Unique Shops Flea Market every Saturday (approx. May 1 - Oct.) . Numerous Fine Restaurants and Café Summer Concerts in the Park (Wed. nights)
Many Fun Festivals and Events Cross Country Skiing . Snowmobiling
Biking & Kayaking . Horseback Riding . Walking/Hiking Trails
Thrasher Opera House

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Go to www.visitgreenlake.com for more information about the area attractions, upcoming events and restaurant menus.

GREEN LAKE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

7/28 - The Del Ray's at Deacon Mills Park Starlight Stage - Green Lake
Oldies 50's & 60's Rock This concert is Supported by: Kindred Hearts The Concert in the Park begins Wednesday evening in Deacon Mills Park at 6:30 pm. So come and gather in front of the Starlite Stage for two hours of live music. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the live music!

7/29 - Darrell Hase at The Goose Blind Bar & Grill - Green Lake
Soloist Darrell Hase at the Goose Blind Thursday July, 29. For more information please call 920-294-6363 or check the web site at www.gooseblind.com. Wednesdays Karaoke 9-close! DJ all Fridays and Saturdays in July and August!

7/30-31 - Shoreline Boat Centers' Poker on the Fox Poker Run and Powersports Show - Oshkosh & Surrounding Area
Poker On The Fox Poker Run and Powersports Show July 30-31, 2010 Poker on the Fox is a full weekend celebration. The event invites boaters, motorcyclists, music lovers and the public to enjoy a Powersports show, two band concert at the Leach Amphitheater and a Poker Run on throughout Oshkosh and surrounding areas. Looking for help getting your boat to the event, contact us. Need more information on the event www.pokeronthefox.com

7/31 - Green Lake/Brooklyn First Responders 6th Annual Golf Outing -The Golf Courses of Lawsonia Green Lake
Join us for the Green Lake/Brooklyn First Responders 6th Annual Golf Outing at the Golf Courses of Lawsonia "The Woodlands Course" Green Lake. Saturday, July 31, 2010. Click here for Registration Form and Info. Click here for Sponsorship Info.

7/31 - Virginia Rogers Performing at Grey Rock - Green Lake
Pianist Virginia Rogers performing from 7-10 PM - For more information about events at Heidel House Resort, call us at (800) 444-2812.

8/3 - Paranormal Activity with Jennifer Lauer at Caestecker Library - Green Lake
Paranormal Activity with Jennifer Lauer of the Southern Wisconsin Paranormal Research Group - Tuesday, August 3rd from 6:30 - 8:30 at the Caestecker Public Library in Green Lake. If you like scary ghost stories... this is the real deal. True stories of documented paranormal activity in southern Wisconsin. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. For more information - please call 920-294-3572 or visit www.greenlakelibrary.org

8/4 - The Liberty Bluegrass Band at Deacon Mills Starlight Stage - Green Lake
Liberty Bluegrass Band was 2008 WAMI CD Roulette winning & 2008 nominated Bluegrass Band of the Year. The Liberty Bluegrass Band is dedicated to traditional bluegrass music. No electric instruments, just wood, metal, strings & a lot of heart going into every song. Great fun for the entire family! To get a preview - visit www.libertybluegrassband.com The Concert in the Park begins Wednesday evening in Deacon Mills Park at 6:30 pm. So come and gather in front of the Starlite Stage for two hours of live music. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the live music!

8/5-8 - Green Lake County Junior Free Fair - Green Lake
Family-oriented community event that includes a fantastic display of youth and adult exhibits, from flowers and artwork to photography and animals. This year's theme is 'Adventure on the High Seas'. While visiting take in the sights and sounds of a wide-variety of entertainment acts, educational programs, contests, carnival rides, ATV races, demolition derby, tractor pull, tasty foods and numerous vendors. FREE Admission! Located in the beautiful city of Green Lake near the shores of Big Green Lake. "The best little Fair around!" For more information please call the UW Extension Office at 920-294-4032 or check out the website at: http://greenlake.uwex.edu/GreenLakeCountyFair.html

8/5 - SAGBRAW Bike Ride Final Leg Tour Stop - Green Lake
Bikewisconsin.com's oldest cross-state bicycle tour, SAGBRAW will be arriving in Green Lake August 5th and leaving August 6th. There will be approximately 400 bike riders.

8/5 - Green Lake County Fair Truck & Tractor Pull - Green Lake
Truck and Tractor Pull Thursday, August 5th at 6:30pm at the Green Lake County Fair Classes: Super Farm (Smokers) Super Stock 4WD Stock Trucks Stock Diesel Hot Farm Tractor New This Year Beer Garden at the Pull - Come Enjoy and Support Green Lake & Town of Brooklyn Fire Department! Registration and Weigh-In time 5:00 - 6:00pm Entry Fee $25.00 Gate Tickets $8.00 - Children 12 & under FREE For more information call 920-299-6028 Pullers Inc. Rules!

8/5 - Russ Reiser at The Goose Blind Grill & Bar - Green Lake
Soloist Russ Reiser at the Goose Blind Thursday, August 5. For more information please call 920-294-6363 or check the web site at www.gooseblind.com. Wednesdays Karaoke 9-close! DJ all Fridays and Saturdays in July and August!

8/6 - Lobster Bake at Heidel House Resort & Spa - Green Lake
Lobster Bake at Heidel House Resort & Spa Enjoy fresh seafood lakeside! July 2 August 6 Sept. 3 6 - 8 p.m. Grey Rock Lawn Lobster Bake Includes*: One Live Maine Lobster of Your Choice (Served Grilled or Boiled), Grilled Tiger Shrimp, 1/2 lb. of Steamer Clams, Grilled Sirloin Steak and our Soup & Salad Buffet $62.00 per person Reservations required. Entertainment by a live guitarist. Call 920.294.3344 for reservations. * Menu subject to change without notice. 643 Illinois Avenue Green Lake, Wisconsin www.heidelhouse.com

8/7 - Green Lake Yacht Club Annual Meeting & Picnic - Green Lake
Green Lake Yacht Club's Annual Meeting and Picnic. Contact Sue Weston at 920-229-7840 for more information.

8/7 - The Green Team's Indian Mound & Artifact Tour - Green Lake
Saturday, August 7th, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Indian Mound and Artifact Tour led by Dr. Eric Ratering and coordinated by the Green Team. Total biking distance (round trip) will be about 6 miles. The ride will begin at Sunset Park at the east end of the lake and be ready to bike at 9 am. After some introductory comments about various nearby sites, local Indian history expert, Dr. Eric Ratering, will lead the bike tour south along Cty. Rd. A to Spring Grove Rd and finishing short of Horner's Road. Prior to heading to Spring Grove Rd, participants will pass by Sugar Island, Silver Point and Mitchell's Glen Conservancy Partnership Properties and learn about their roles in Native American history. After the guided tour is concluded, bikers can return to the park or continue biking on their own. Make sure your bikes are in good working condition. bikers will be on roads with vehicle traffic, so good biking etiquette and cautions should be excercised. Childred under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Participants should bring your own bikes, water, snacks, spare tubes and equipment. PLEASE wear HELMETS. This event is free and open to the public. The bike tour distance will total about 5 miles and finish about 11:00 am. Reservations are not necessary, but appreciated. Contact Jerry Specht (920-229-4468) if you have any questions. Green Team Outings are supported by the Oshkosh Community Foundation's Herman Schultz Grant.

8/7 - Green Lake Annual Police & Fireman's Street Dance - Green Lake
Green Lake Annual Police and Fireman's Street Dance August 7, 2010 In its third year, the Green Lake Annual Police and Fireman's Street Dance is the number one fundraiser for the local departments. Local and visitor support energizes this event making sure everyone has fun. Everyone is welcome to enjoy live music, pipping hot food, and ice cold drinks. Help support our local departments and the heroes that serve in them. Sponsored by Norton's restaurant with the support of Shoreline and other community businesses. Date: August 7, 2010 Location: Havey's Building (behind Keipe Hotel) Time: TBD

8/7 - Aaron Becker Performing at Grey Rock - Green Lake
Pianist Aaron Becker performing from 7-10 PM - For more information about events at Heidel House Resort, call us at (800) 444-2812.

8/7 - Walleyes for Tomorrow Banquet in Deacon Mills Park - Green Lake
It's Banquet Time! Walleyes for Tomorrow Green Lake, WI Chapter August 7th, 2010 at Deacon Mills Park in Green Lake. $45.00 ticket includes; WFT membership, Grand prize drawing entry, Steak dinner with all the fix'ins. Grand Prize TBD As in the past we will have many exciting Raffles, Drawings and Door Prizes. Raffles open at 4:30pm - Dinner at 5:30pm Tickets Available at: Walker's Kollerville on the corner of Cty Trunk K & A. Ask for Phil Busse. The Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 550 Mill St. 920-294-3231. Or call Aaron Anderson at 414-531-0607 or Joyce Anderson at 920-966-3446 and they'll get the tickets in the mail. Come and join in the fun and help improve the fishery of this Great Lake! WFT is a non-profit organization and your donation is tax deductible.

8/7 - Scott Loss and Andy Armstrong at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
An evening of acoustic fold with Scott Loss and special guest, Andy Armstrong. A Benefit Concert for the Thrasher Opera House. Show at 7:30 Ticket Price $10.00 For more information please contact 920-294-4279 or check out their web site at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

8/9 - Green Lake Yacht Club Benefit Luncheon & Style Show - Green Lake
Green Lake Yacht Club hosts the 59th Annual Luncheon and Style Show on August 9th The Green Lake Yacht Club will host its annual Luncheon and Style Show on Monday, August 9th, at the Heidel House Resort on beautiful Green Lake. The event has been a summertime favorite for over 50 years. Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. with a social hour and silent auction, followed by a delicious warm-weather luncheon at 12:30 p.m. During the luncheon, fashions from Hamilton's Ladies Apparel of Berlin and Ripon, Only Her of Ripon, Twister of Princeton and the Gilded Lily, Ltd., Oshkosh, will be modeled by Yacht Club members. The models will walk throughout the dining area so everyone will have a good view of the clothes and accessories. Door prize and raffle winners will also be announced during the luncheon. Many area businesses and individuals have generously provided an interesting variety of prize items such as a Watertube from Norton's Dry Dock, gift certificates from Norton's Restaurant, and Wine and Liquor baskets. Large prizes, such as a cruise for 50 people aboard the Heidel House yacht, Escapade, will be featured in the silent auction. Silent auction winners will be announced during the event. The Green Lake Yacht Club, founded in 1894, promotes the sport of sailing and hosts regattas on Big Green Lake. The style show is its major fundraising event. Proceeds benefit the Green Lake Sailing School, which provides sailing instruction for children and adults. Tickets for the annual Luncheon and Style Show are $18 for adults and $10 for children. They are available at the Green Lake Chamber of Commerce office on Mill Street, open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Advance tickets are required. Tables of ten may be booked by calling Joan Irvine at 920-294-6256. Everyone is welcome to attend.

8/11 - StringFusion at Deacon Mills Park Starlight Stage - Green Lake
Edgar Gabriel's StringFusion is an exciting jazz-fusion ensemble from Chicago. With former Cirque du Soleil electric violinist Edgar Gabriel at the helm, StringFusion's jazz infused with classical, rock and world music takes its audience on a musical journey transcending time, geography and cultures. StringFusion's vast repertoire of classic rock, jazz, fusion and virtuoso violin literature is sure to have something for everyone. StringFusion's covers include jazz-fusion and album rock from the late 1960's -1970's such as Jean-Luc Ponty, Frank Zappa, Return to Forever, Jimi Hendrix, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Santana, Weather Report, King Crimson, Charlie Daniels, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers, Kansas, Stevie Wonder and Edgar Winter. Gypsy music is a staple of StringFusion's material for they perform classical Csardas' and gypsy jazz of Django Rheinhardt. Seasoned jazz musicians, StringFusion is very comfortable playing straight-ahead jazz (listen to "I Knew That"). An accomplished violinist, Edgar and StringFusion add entertaining elements to virtuoso classical works such as "The Flight of the Bumble Bee" and J.S. Bach "Partitas". The Concert in the Park begins Wednesday evening in Deacon Mills Park at 6:30 pm. So come and gather in front of the Starlite Stage for two hours of live music. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the live music!

8/12 - The Bob and Rich Show at The Goose Blind Bar & Grill - Green Lake
Music and Comedy Thursday, August 12- Bob Rich is from the band Road Trip. For more information please call 920-294-6363 or check out the web site at www.gooseblind.com Wednesdays Karaoke 9-close! DJ all Fridays and Saturdays in July and August!

8/13 - Heidel House Escapade Martini Sunset Cruises - Green Lake
July 2 and August 13th 2010 Sample mini martinis and enjoy light desserts as the sun sets over beautiful Green Lake. For more information please contace the Heidel House at 920-294-3344. www.heidelhouse.com

8/13-14 - Virginia Rogers Performing at Grey Rock - Green Lake
Harpist Virginia Rogers performing from 7-10 PM - For more information about events at Heidel House Resort, call us at (800) 444-2812.

8/14 - The Goose Blind's 25th Anniversary Party with Cannonball - Green Lake
The Goose Blind Bar & Grill is celebrating their 25th Anniversary with a party on August 14th. The band Cannonball out of Chicago will be playing great classic rock. There will be a street dance in the parking lot from 7-11pm and upstairs a DJ following. For more information please call 920-294-6363 or check the web site at www.gooseblind.com.

8/14 - Ronny Cox at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Ronny Cox - Singer/Songwriter & Entertainer Most people know Ronny Cox's acting career. From his first big break in the classic film Deliverance, to blockbuster commercial successes such as Beverly Hills Cop, RoboCop and Total Recall, to countless TV movies, Mini-series and TV series, Cox has seemingly done it all. But not so many know of his life-long love and dedication to music. These days, he spends about half of his time acting and the other half as a singer/songwriter performing at folk festivals, concert venues and small intimate theatres, such as the historic Thrasher Opera House. In his latest album "Songs with Reprecussions", as well as, "At The Sebastiani", "Ronny Cox Live", "Cowboy Savant" and "Acoustic Eclectricity", Ronny showcases a wonderful acoustic mix of folk, western, jazzy-bluesy and just plain corn ball stuff. Saturday August 14, 2010 7:30 p.m. Ticket price(s): $18.00 For more information please call 920-294-4279 or check out the web site at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.

8/14-15 - Green Lake Fine Art Show - Green Lake
Fine Arts Show, 10am-5pm both days, in Playground Park-downtown Green Lake. Over 100 Artists exhibiting their original works including watercolor, oil paintings, pottery, fiber art, wildlife and much more. Food and refreshments available. For more information, call Guy Rossberg at (920)294-3955 or visit www.greenlakeartshow.com. Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15 live entertainment from 10am-5pm.

8/14-15 - Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Caestecker Library - Green Lake
For more information please call 920-294-3572.

8/14 - The Goose Blind's 25th Anniversary Party - Green Lake
Join the Goose Blind in celebrating 25 years! Street Dance and more! Check out www.gooseblind.com or call 920.294.6363 for details.

8/19 - Heidel House Chef's Wine Pairings - Green Lake
July 22 and August 19, 2010 Feast on flavorful wines paired with equally wonderful courses, all served lakeside. Please contact the Heidel House for more information at 920-294-3344.

8/20 - Heidel House Escapade Beer Cruise - Green Lake
Escapade Beer Cruises August 20th, September 4th and October 16, 2010 Sample a variety of great beers while cruising around beautiful Green Lake aboard our 60' catamaran-style yacht, the Escapade. The featured breweries will be Wisconsin Distributors on 8/20, New Glarus Brewery on 9/4 and Unibroue Brewery on 10/16. For more information please call 920-294-3344 or check out their web site at www.heidelhouse.com

8/20 - Susan Cowsill & Russ Broussard at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Susan Cowsill & Russ Broussard Susan Cowsill's decades-long career stretches from her childhood with The Cowsills, the family band that notched several million-selling top 10 hit singles in the late '60s, such as "Hair," "Indian Lake," "We Can Fly," and "The Rain, the Park and Other Things" (known as the "I Love the Flower Girl" song), to 44 years later, fronting the Susan Cowsill Band. Friday August 20, 2010 7:30 p.m. Ticket price(s): $18.00 For more information please call 920-294-4279 or check out the web site at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.

8/21 - Fran the Piano Man Performing at Grey Rock - Green Lake
Pianist Fran the Piano Man performing from 7-10 PM - For more information about events at Heidel House Resort, call us at (800) 444-2812.

8/21 - Green Lake Battle of the Bands - Green Lake
Battle of the Bands August 21, 2010 Shoreline Boat Center is a proud sponsor of the first annual Green Lake Battle of the Bands. Saturday, August 21st Deacon mills Park 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. For the first time ever in Green Lake, hear five area bands compete for the title of best Green Lake Band, $1000 cold, hard, cash, and a custom designed website by Regal Creative. Come early, vote for your favorite, hope they make it to the end! music food fun raffles come by foot or by boat [bring a chair - no carry ins please] No Cover! Know a band? Want to sign up? Email GLACC.BOB@gmail.com Interested in being a sponsor? Email GLACC.BOB@gmail.com More information coming soon. This event presented by the Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Click here for Poster! Click here for application! Bring a chair or a boat!

8/21 - 6th Annual GLAAS Open House - Green Lake
Green Lake Area Animal Shelter 6th Annual Open House N6217 Busse Drive, Green Lake For more information, contact GLAAS at 920.294.3042 or visit www.glaas.org.

8/21 - Art Walk - Green Lake
Showcasing our area artists. This 3rd Annual event will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 4 to 8 p.m. Participating businesses will feature area artists. Banners painted by artists as well as students, and residents will be displayed on the street poles in Green Lake during the month of August. For more information please contact the Green Lake Area Chamber at 800-253-7354.

8/21 - Chalk Art Festival - Green Lake
The 6th Annual Chalk Art Festival is hosted by the Green Lake Area Chamber Arts Network. The event is to be held August 21st from 10am 4pm on Mill St. in downtown Green Lake. The theme is Life on the Lake'. For a $10.00 fee, chalk artists will receive a box of chalk pastels and will be turned loose onto a blank, 4 x 4 foot asphalt canvas. Registration takes place on the day of the event. Prizes will be awarded in age categories of under five, 5-7, 8-15, 16 and over. Judging will take place at 4pm and the lucky winners in both children and adult categories will be taking home cash prizes for their creative efforts. Those competing I the category of professional artist will be vying for a different award of prestige: a feature article in the 2010 Green Lake Magazine. Space is limited. For information please call 920-294-3231 or 800-253-7354.

8/22-27 - Christian Writers Conference at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
Christian writers, both new and experienced, gain and practice skills while networking with other Christian writers, editors and instructors. Commuter rates available. Visit www.glcc.org for more information or call 920-294-3323.

8/22-27 - Exploritas: Golf on the Courses of Lawsonia at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
Exploritas - formerly known as Elderhostel - is dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. They are offered at Green Lake Conference Center on topics including writing, golf the environment, railroads, mystery, antiques and Wisconsin. Select your program on the Internet (www.exploritas.org) or call Exploritas at 1-877-426-8056. You can also contact Pat Zimmer at the Green Lake Conference Center: 920-294-7365, patzimmer@glcc.org or check out www.glcc.org for more information.

8/22-27 - Exploritas: Mystery Loves Company at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
Exploritas - formerly known as Elderhostel - is dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. They are offered at Green Lake Conference Center on topics including writing, golf the environment, railroads, mystery, antiques and Wisconsin. Select your program on the Internet (www.exploritas.org) or call Exploritas at 1-877-426-8056. You can also contact Pat Zimmer at the Green Lake Conference Center: 920-294-7365, patzimmer@glcc.org or check out www.glcc.org for more information.

8/27-29 - Green Lake County Buffalo Bills' Wild West Show - Princeton
Come see the Cowboy Boomtown of Nar-du-wells, Bandits, Miners, Saloon Girls, Riff-raff & Unsavory People! Lynchings, Shootouts & General mayhem Each Day!! All Kept in Line by Frontier Justice & Lawmen!!! Cowboy Boomtown Opens Friday Shows Saturday 4pm & Sunday 2pm - Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show Free admission - Donations Appreciated - Live Entertainment, Great Food and Family Fun! Princeton School Grounds (across from Wild West) For more information email: bbwildwest@charter.net Website: www.buffalobillswildwest.weebly.com

8/27-28 - Virginia Rogers performing at Grey Rock - Green Lake
Harpist Virginia Rogers performing from 7-10 PM - For more information about events at Heidel House Resort, call us at (800) 444-2812.

9/3 - Lobster Bake at Heidel House Resort and Spa - Green Lake
Lobster Bake at Heidel House Resort & Spa Enjoy fresh seafood lakeside! July 2 August 6 Sept. 3 6 - 8 p.m. Grey Rock Lawn Lobster Bake Includes*: One Live Maine Lobster of Your Choice (Served Grilled or Boiled), Grilled Tiger Shrimp, 1/2 lb. of Steamer Clams, Grilled Sirloin Steak and our Soup & Salad Buffet $62.00 per person Reservations required. Entertainment by a live guitarist. Call 920.294.3344 for reservations. * Menu subject to change without notice. 643 Illinois Avenue Green Lake, Wisconsin www.heidelhouse.com

9/4 - The Green Team's Hike the Winnebago & Hammer's Trails - Green Lake
Saturday, September 4th, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Hike the Winnebago and Hammer's Trails sponsored by the Green Team. Enjoy a walk on the trails in the two newest Conservancy Partnership Properties. Walk both Hammer's Trail (in the Assembly Creek and Springs Conservancy) and the historic Winnebago Trail along the shore of Green Lake (Winnebago Trail Preserve). Both of these properties were purchased in 2009. Participants should meet at the Hammer's Trail trail head, located a short distance southwest of the Tea House at the Green Lake Conference Center (at the corner of Hillside Rd and Log Cabin Rd). There will be about 3+ miles of walking, encountering a few rolling hills and one relatively steep descent. Participants should bring their own water, snacks, good hiking shoes, and be ready to walk at 8:30. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Tom Schultz ( 920-294-3021 ) or Jerry Specht ( 920-229-4468 ) with any questions. RSVP is not mandatory but very much appreciated. Green Team Outings are supported by the Oshkosh Community Foundation's Herman Schultz Grant.

9/4 - Heidel House Escapade Beer Cruise - Green Lake
Escapade Beer Cruises August 20th, September 4th and October 16, 2010 Sample a variety of great beers while cruising around beautiful Green Lake aboard our 60' catamaran-style yacht, the Escapade. The featured breweries will be Wisconsin Distributors on 8/20, New Glarus Brewery on 9/4 and Unibroue Brewery on 10/16. For more information please call 920-294-3344 or check out their web site at www.heidelhouse.com

9/5 - 1st Annual Green Lake Area 13 dot 1 Race - Green Lake
1st Annual Green Lake Area 13 dot 1 Race, Sunday, September 5th, 2010. In Green Lake, WI Half Marathon Race 5K Fun Run/Walk Kids Run and More! Scenic race route to include lakeshore, golf courses, downtown and park like neighborhoods. SAVE THE DATE! visit www.greenlakehalfmarathon.com or call 920-294-3231 for more information.

9/5 - Green Lake Yacht Club Awards Picnic - Green Lake
For more information please call Sue Weston at 920-229-7840.

9/10-11 - Siegel Schwall Reunion Band at Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Siegel Schwall Reunion Band Along with the first-wave British Invasion bands like The Rolling Stones, John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, and stateside groups like The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Siegel-Schwall Band were instrumental in The Great Blues Revival of the 1960's. Friday September 10, 2010 7:30 p.m. Ticket price(s): $25.00 For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the web site at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.

9/11 - 2010 Wisconsin State Chili Cook-Off - Green Lake
2010 Wisconsin State Chili Cookoff Championship The 2010 Wisconsin State Chili Cookoff Championship sponsored by the International Chili Society will be held once again in Green Lake, WI on September 11 at Deacon Mills park. Approximately 40 cooks will start cooking their facorite recipes beginning at 11:00 am. Spectators can enjoy the festive atmosphere mingling with the chefs and sampling their salsas and other hot items. Chili sampling begins at 3 pm when the judges will determine who the new champion is. First place nets $750.00 and the opportunity to compete at the world championship in Charleston, WV for a prize of $25,000. The Green Lake Rotary Club will once again provide everyone with a local DJ and live entertainment provided by the Yellowhammers starting at noon. As always, the Rotary will be selling their own delicious chili along with brats, dogs, nachos and lots of cold beverages. This free event runs until 5pm and is fun for the whole family.

9/12-17 - Exploritas: Great Events in Railroad History at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
Exploritas - formerly known as Elderhostel - is dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. They are offered at Green Lake Conference Center on topics including writing, golf the environment, railroads, mystery, antiques and Wisconsin. Select your program on the Internet (www.exploritas.org) or call Exploritas at 1-877-426-8056. You can also contact Pat Zimmer at the Green Lake Conference Center: 920-294-7365, patzimmer@glcc.org or check out www.glcc.org for more information.

9/12-17 - Exploritas: Genealogy, Internet, Computers & You at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
Exploritas - formerly known as Elderhostel - is dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. They are offered at Green Lake Conference Center on topics including writing, golf the environment, railroads, mystery, antiques and Wisconsin. Select your program on the Internet (www.exploritas.org) or call Exploritas at 1-877-426-8056. You can also contact Pat Zimmer at the Green Lake Conference Center: 920-294-7365, patzimmer@glcc.org or check out www.glcc.org for more information.

9/25-26 - Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Caestecker Library - Green Lake
For more information please call 920-294-3572.

9/18 - The Nifty Fifties Thrasher Gala Fundraiser at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Nifty Fifties Gala Celebration Yo, Daddio! Dust off your saddle shoes and bop on down to this retro-themed party with appearances by special 50's guests. Auction, prizes, entertainment galore! Substantial hors d'oeuvres and full cash bar. 50's attire encouraged, from ducktails to bouffants, from poodle skirts to the James Dean look. We hope you'll join us! Saturday September 18, 2010 6:30 p.m. Ticket price(s): $50.00 For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the web site at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.

9/24-26 - Enriched Christian Marriage Workshop at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
Enriched Christian Marriage Workshop May 14-16 and September 24-26, 2010 at the Green Lake Conference Center. A marriage workshop focusing on developing healthy relationship skills for couples who desire to refresh, renew and restore their marriage. It is also for any couple who is experienceing marital distress and/or needs help in communication, problem solving, and skills for reconnecting to each other. Led by Certified PAiiRS Instructors David and Phyllis Howie. Limited to 24 couples. Cost: $399 per couple (plus tax on meals) includes two nights lodging, meals (breakfast Sat. through breakfast Sun.), program fee and materials. To register call Phyllis Howie: (262) 949-5489. For for more information visit www.glcc.org.

9/25-26 - Golden Days Harvest Fest - Green Lake
Weekend activities include a craft fair with 100 crafters, live music both days in two parks. Activities commence at 10am - 5pm both days. Contests, games, amusements, pony rides, petting zoo, clowns, facepainting, farmers market. Saturday includes - Live music,Community organizations food service & Green Lake's largest parade beginning at 4pm & Street dance at 7:00pm! Sunday also includes - Collector car show, local restaurant's Fabulous Food Fair, auction, raffle, live music and more. Please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 920-294-3231 or visit www.visitgreenlake.com for more information. Click here for Parade Guidelines and Applications Click Here for Crafter Application form.

9/25-26 - Harvest of Bargains at Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
September 25-26, 2010: Thrasher's annual Harvest of Bargains Go green . . . with the greatest recycling event of the season! Donate your new and lightly used items throughout the summer, then come back and buy somebody else's cast-off treasures. All proceeds benefit the programs of the Thrasher Opera House. For more information call 920-294-4279 or visit the web site at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.

10/9 - Maria Muldaur at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Maria Muldaur Maria's first solo album "Maria Muldaur," released in 1973, contained her hit single "Midnight at the Oasis" which reached # 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974. Later that year, she released her second album "Waitress In A Donut Shop". This included a re-recording of "I'm a Woman", the Leiber and Stoller number first associated with Peggy Lee and a standout feature from her Jug Band days. She has continued to perform, tour, and record since her success in the mid-1970s, with an incredible 27 albums to her credit and collaboration on many more! Saturday October 9, 2010 7:30 p.m. Ticket price(s): $25.00 For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.

10/10-14 - Chautauqua at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
Experience a week of interesting speakers, music, golf, shopping and fall leaf watching! The theme is Strength for the Living of These Days, based on Ephesians 5:15-17. Speakers include Richard Foster, Ray Cullen, Kenneth Louis, Ellen Kort, Duncan McIntosh, Dave Gallagher, Joel Fredrikson and Jan DeWitt. Music by Valeria Foster and the choir from First Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD. Visit www.glcc.org for more information or call 920-294-3323.

10/10 - Tour of Homes - Green Lake
4th Annual Green Lake "Tour of Homes" featuring homes on and around Green Lake. The tour is planned for Sunday, October 10th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets will be available at the Green Lake Area Chamber Office. For more information please contact the Green Lake Area Chamber at 1-800-253-7354. 4th Annual Green Lake "Tour of Homes" featuring homes on and around Green Lake. The tour is planned for Sunday, October 10th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets will be available at the Green Lake Area Chamber Office. For more information please contact the Green Lake Area Chamber at 1-800-253-7354

10/16 - Catie Curtis with Terri Hendrix & Lloyd Maines at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Catie Curtis has recorded nine solo albums over her 15-year career and has toured with the Lilith Fair as well as Dar Williams and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Her songs have appeared in numerous television shows (Dawson's Creek, Felicity, Grey's Anatomy and Alias) and independent films (500 Miles to Graceland, A Slipping Down Life). Known in the folk-music community for her accessible, socially conscious songwriting and gorgeous voice. "...a folk-rock goddess"- The New Yorker Terri Hendrix's songs are fashioned out of a diverse mix of styles- folk, country, pop, rock, Tex-Mex, bluegrass, and jazz. Hendrix, a 100% Indie artist, has been accompanied by record producer, Lloyd Maines, onstage and in the studio since 1997, producing eleven cds on her own record label, Wilory Records. Saturday October 16, 2010 7:30 p.m. Ticket price(s): $23.00 For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.

10/16 - Heidel House Escapade Beer Cruise - Green Lake
Escapade Beer Cruises August 20th, September 4th and October 16, 2010 Sample a variety of great beers while cruising around beautiful Green Lake aboard our 60' catamaran-style yacht, the Escapade. The featured breweries will be Wisconsin Distributors on 8/20, New Glarus Brewery on 9/4 and Unibroue Brewery on 10/16. For more information please call 920-294-3344 or check out their web site at www.heidelhouse.com

10/23 - Oktoberfest at the Heidel House - Green Lake
October 23, 2010 Join us for traditonal German-style food, beer, activities and live music! For more information please contact the Heidel House at 920-294-3344 or check out the web site at www.heidelhouse.com

11/20 - Rainbow Fish at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
The Rainbow Fish With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales, the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. So when the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique? Will some good advice from the wise old Octopus persuade the Rainbow Fish to share her gifts with those around her? ArtsPower has turned Marcus Pfister's bestselling book into a delightful and touching musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others. Saturday November 20, 2010 3:00 p.m. Ticket price(s): $8.00 For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.

11/26 - Howard Levy Trio - Thanksgiving Series hosted by Janet Planet at Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Howard Levy Our Seventh Annual Thanksgiving Series, hosted by Janet Planet, continues with this year's concert featuring the Grammy award-winning harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy in a jazz trio setting. Levy's musical adventures include journeys into jazz, pop, rock, world music, Latin, classical, folk, blues, country, theater and film. Friday November 26, 2010 7:30 p.m. Ticket price(s): $20.00 For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.

12/3-4 - Celebrate 'The Christ of Christmas' at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
A musical Christmas Celebration with Dinner - December 3 & 4 at the Green Lake Conference Center. Visit www.glcc.org for more information.

12/11 - The Alley Cats' Jingle Bell Rock at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
The Alley Cats' Jingle Bell Rock America's premier Doo-Wop group performs Jingle Bell Rock - A Harmoniously Hysterical Holiday Hit featuring holiday songs such as Let It Snow, Jingle Bell Rock, White Christmas, Blue Christmas, O Come All Ye Faithful, Sleigh Ride, Feliz Navidad, Rudolph and Silent Night. Saturday December 11, 2010 7:30 p.m. Ticket price(s): $25.00 For more information please call 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com.

12/18 - Switchback: A Midwestern Christmas at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Join us for Switchback's special holiday performance of Christmas favorites such as Oh, Holy Night, Jingle Bells and Away in the Manger from their holiday CD, "A Very Switchback Christmas" (2005), as well as Irish melodies, lively reels and jigs and other originals tunes. Saturday December 18, 2010 7:30 p.m. Ticket price(s): $13.00 For more information please call: 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

12/27-31 - Winter Blast Youth Conference at the Green Lake Conference Center - Green Lake
Winter Blast December 27-31 Join over 300 youth during Christmas break for great worship, praise singing and workshops. Includes a day set aside for downhill skiing, tubing and a water park in the Wisconsin Dells, or bowling and ice skating. Visit www.glcc.org or call 920-294-3323 for more information.

1/14 - Eric Bibb at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Eric Bibb at the Thrasher Opera House. Show 7:30pm Tickets: $22.00 For more information please call: 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

1/27 - Missoula Children's Theatre at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Missoula at the Thrasher Opera House. Tickets: $12.00 & $8.00 For more information please call: 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

2/5 - John McCutcheon at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
John McCutcheon at the Thrasher Opera House. Show 7:30pm Tickets: $20.00 For more information please call: 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

2/12 - Cashore Marionettes at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Cashore Marionettes at the Thrasher Opera House. Show 7:30pm Tickets: $ For more information please call: 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

2/26 - The Waymores at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Waymores at the Thrasher Opera House. Show 7:30pm Tickets: $18.00 For more information please call: 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

3/11 - Lunasa at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Lunasa at the Thrasher Opera House. Show 7:30pm Tickets: $ For more information please call: 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

4/1 - Alex de Grassi at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Alex de Grassi at the Thrasher Opera House. Show 7:30pm Tickets: $20.00 For more information please call: 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

5/6 - Tom Rush at the Thrasher Opera House - Green Lake
Tom Rush - First major artist to record the songs of a then-unknown Joni Mitchell, and also emerging singer/songwriters: Jackson Browne, Eric von Schmidt, James Taylor and Eric Kaz. He helped shape the folk revival in the '60's and the renaissance of the '80's and '90's. Show 7:30pm Tickets: $20.00 For more information please call: 920-294-4279 or visit the website at www.thrasheroperahouse.com

9/18 - GLA Animal Shelter Dog Walk - Ripon
Green Lake Area Animal Shelter Dog Walk Ripon For more information, contact GLAAS at 920.294.3042 or visit www.glaas.org.