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Amateur Radio Examinations
Feb. 4 | Faith United Methodist Church
1013 Harmony Drive
Racine WI | The Racine/Kenosha ARRL VE testing team will conduct examinations for amateur radio licenses from 9 to 11am at Faith United Methodist Church, 1013 Harmony Dr. in Racine WI. Those wishing to upgrade existing licenses should bring their current original license, plus any csce's along with 2 photocopies of each. All applicants will need to present to forms of id; one photo id is required. Cost of examination is $15.00. For more information contact Wes Andersen N9YE @ 414-301-9358 or N9YE@arrl.net
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First Stage presents A WRINKLE IN TIME
Feb. 4 | Todd Wehr Theatre, Marcus Center for the Performin
929 N Water Street
Milwaukee WI | Before there was Harry Potter or Percy Jackson, there was Meg Murry – the original sci-fi/fantasy hero. She is an outcast at school. Her father is missing. The town thinks her brother is some sort of freak. Meg Murry is angry at a world that makes no sense to her. But when a strange visitor arrives at her family’s home on a dark and stormy night, she embarks on a wild journey through space and time to rescue her father from the evil forces that hold him prisoner on another planet. Don’t miss this production sure to propel your imagination on the journey of a lifetime. For everyone ages 8 and up.
A WRINKLE IN TIME opens January 27 and runs through to February 19, 2012. Call (414) 273-7206 or online at www.firststage.org for tickets and information.
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The Fiery Trial
Feb. 4 | Civil War Museum
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Shake, Rattle and Roll
Feb. 4 | Kenosha History Center
| Automaking in the 1950s
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Wolves and Wild Lands
Feb. 4 | Kenosha Public Museum
| Exhibit at the Kenosha Public Museum
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Everyday Matters: Works by Local Artists
Feb. 4 | UW-Parkside
| Show in new exhibit hall
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HarborMarket
Feb. 4 | Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St.
| Weekly event at the Rhode Center for the Arts in downtown Kenosha that offers arts, crafts, homemade treats and more.
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Nature Story Time Hike: Snowflake Bentley, Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Feb. 4 | Pringle Nature Center
9800 160th Ave
Bristol WI | Join us for this true story of a Vermont farm boy who was mesmerized by snowflakes and once he acquired a microscope with a camera, Bentley spent his life taking countless photographs of snowflakes. After the story, we will head out on a hike with activities tied to the story. Free
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Snowshoe Event at KD Park
Feb. 4 | KD County Park
Hwy KD South of Hwy 50
Randall WI | Pringle will be out at the 1st Annual Kenosha County Youth Ice Fishing Derby at KD Park with snowshoe rental and demonstrations during this Kenosha County Parks event. KD Park is Kenosha County's newest park. For more information on the Ice Fishing Derby, call Kenosha County Parks at 262-857-1869 or click here. For more information on the snowshoe rental, call the nature center. Snowshoe rental: $5.00
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Peace Retreat at Original Root Zen Center
Feb. 4 | Original Root Zen Center
600 21st St.
Racine WI | Find the natural quiet you already know is in your heart and practice peace with others. Can you bring careful attention to your everyday activities? This Zen Buddhist retreat will focus on work practice and physical upkeep of the Zen Center. Retreat begins with dharma talk at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, and continues Saturday and Sunday. For more information, contact Rev. Teacher Kim House at (262) 939-0401 or email originalrootzen@gmail.com.
The retreat will be at the Original Root Zen Center, located on The DeKoven Center grounds at 600 21st St. in Racine. Retreat fees are $65 for the full weekend; $35 to attend only Saturday and $30 to attend only Sunday. Vegetarian meals will be provided.
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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana: La Pasion Flamenca
Feb. 4 | South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center
901 15th Avenue
South Milwaukee WI | Driven by the fiery cante jondo (deep song), Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana provides passion and drama in their inspiring program La Pasión Flamenca. This fierce and eclectic evening of Spanish dance and music, features lamenting solos, sizzling duets and festive company dances. Whether these amazing artists are conveying love or sorrow, happiness or anger, the emotions will speak to everyone and transcend all cultural boundaries.
Take a journey back to the cultural crossroads of Andalusia, the southern region of Spain and the birthplace of flamenco. Vibrant influences from Africa, the Americas and the Middle East can be seen and heard in one of the world's most dynamic forms of expression. Don't miss this night of passion-in-motion.
Join us at 6:30 pm for a pre-show talk featuring Flamenco Vivo dancer, Julia Chacón. This event will be co-moderated by Alyson Chavez, Director of Education for the Milwaukee Ballet, and Chad Piechocki, SMPAC Director.
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Snowdance: 10-Minute Comedy Festival
Feb. 4 | Sixth Street Theatre, 318 Sixth St., Racine
| The popular Snowdance 10-Minute Comedy Festival will feature 10 10-minute comedies, all competing for the title of Best in Snow. Utah has Sundance. Racine has Snowdance. Call for tickets, as most shows do sell out. 262-632-6802
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2012 No Regrets Men's Conference - Unleashed
Feb. 4 | Kenosha First Assembly
10700 75th Street
Kenosha WI | Kenosha First Assembly, 10700 75th Street, Kenosha, WI, is a host site for the 2012 No Regrets Men's Conference on Saturday, February 4, 2012. This year's theme is Unleashed and will feature Dr. Tony Evans as the keynote speaker, live HD stream from Elmbrook Church, men from Kenosha area churches speaking at the breakout seminars, and live worship. The cost for the day is $20, includes lunch, and is from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.
We invite the men of our community, who need to be encouraged, inspired, and challenged to be all they can be, to join us for this life-changing event!
For more information and to register, go to www.kenoshafirst.com/noregrets, or contact Syl at 262-694-3300.
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Ceramics Class
Feb. 4 | Lemon Street gallery
4601 Sheridan Rd
Kenosha WI | Designed for beginning ceramics students, this class is structured like a workshop so that intermediate students can work independently with the guidance of a skilled instructor close at hand. You’ll be introduced to clay, while learning many of the methods used for building, surface decoration, glazing, and finishing hand-built pottery or sculpture. Class tuition is $80.00 with clay available from the instructor, Phyllis Boateng for $1. a pound. to register call Lemon Street Gallery at 262-605-4745 or visit www.lemonstreetgallery.org
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Road Less Traveled Band @ Henry&Wanda’s
Feb. 4 | Henry & Wanda's
501 6th st
Racine WI | Henry & Wanda’s welcome the Road Less Traveled band. They are an acoustic-electric trio from Southeastern Wisconsin that blends folk, rock, and jazz with rich vocal harmonies. We know that you will enjoy this relaxed musical show. Visit their myspace page for more info http://www.myspace.com/roadlesstraveledtrio No cover!
Check out our menu online at www.henryandwandas.com and like us on Facebook for our latest updates and Specials! Reservations Accepted!
Henry&Wanda’s 501 6th St. Racine WI (262) 632-1772
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Paris School Open Enrollment Tours
Feb. 4 | Paris School
1901-176th Ave.
Kenosha WI | Paris School to host personal school tours through February 24, 2012
for prospective open enrollment families
Families seeking superior K-8 academic and social education through open enrollment are invited to schedule a personal Paris School tour now through Friday, February 24, 2012. Open enrollment applications are accepted ONLY during the three-week open enrollment period, February 6-24, 2012.
As one of only two Wisconsin schools to achieve the U.S. Department of Education’s 2011 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for Educational Excellence, Paris School has a proud and longstanding history of exemplary academic results. A focus on educational fundamentals including literacy, numeracy, and writing across the curriculum, engaging differentiated instruction, a challenging, school-wide technology-enhanced curriculum, and a comprehensive code of student conduct ensure outstanding academic and behavioral success for all learners from Kindergarten through middle school.
Paris School district is an independent school district located at 1901-176th Avenue, just three miles west of I-94 off of Hwy. 142 in Kenosha County, WI. Prospective Paris School open enrollment families may schedule a personal school tour and request a student trial attendance day by contacting Roger Gahart, Paris School Principal and District Administrator, at (262) 859-2350. Additional information regarding the benefits of a Paris School education and the open enrollment application process is available at www.attendparisschool.org.
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Rebuilder Concert Series
Feb. 4 | Rhode Center For The Arts
514 56th Street
Kenosha WI | Featuring TOO MUCH SATURN, THE BRADBURYS and ZERO THE HERO.
ALL AGES - 21 & OVER DRINK WITH ID
This is going to be the next installment of the series featuring the Punky Pop Original Music of Zero The Hero, and PowerPop Rock by Too Much Saturn & The Bradburys.
Do Not Miss This Event.
Tickets are only $10 and go on sale the first week of January.
Doors Open at 6:30pm
Zero The Hero at 7pm
Bradburys around 8pm
Too Much Saturn around 9:30
There is also a Fine Art Exhibit happening in the Foyer featuring the art from local galleries Mosquitoe Gallery of Kenosha and Urban Edge of Waukegan. Some cool things to look at on the way in and out and in between bands.
Also in the hall will be merchandise from the bands. Support the bands with CD's & T Shirts -
And please stay for the whole show - every band is worth checking out!!
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Huge Indoor Rummage Sale
Feb. 4 | Swedish American Club
7002 - 30th Ave
Kenosha WI | Fri 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Sat 8:00am - 3 pm. Over 20 different sellers. Antiques, Catering supplies, clothing, household items and much more.
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Lego Creativity Labs
Feb. 4 | Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave.
| KENOSHA — Father and son duo David and John Xandegar will lead Lego Creativity Labs.
Participants can make any creation during a 30-minute session using more than 1 million bricks.
Three winners will be selected, and their pieces will be put on display with the Xandegars' creations.
Seven sessions will be held throughout the day. The cost is $5, and each session is limited to 12 participants. Advance registration is required.
For more information, call 653-4140.
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Chili cook-off
Feb. 4 | St. Catherine Commons, 3524 Seventh Ave.
| St. Catherine Commons is hosting a chili cook-off and Super Bowl pre-party, featuring chili from four Kenosha-area restaurants as well as the Kenosha Fire Department.
There is no admission charge. For more information, call 654-6080.
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Rummage/treasures sale
Feb. 4 | Swedish American Club, 7002 30th Ave.
| This is a community project and open to the public. Food and drinks will be available, and the event will be attended by Kenosha's Ladies Night Out participants.
For more information, contact Alyce Aussie at 945-9487.
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Flake Fest
Feb. 4 | Good Shepherd Lutheran School, 4311 104th St., Ple
| The event includes games, food, a bake sale and many snow-themed activities.
Admission is a nonperishable food item that will be donated to local food banks.
For more information call 262-694-4405 or visit www.goodshepherdluth.org.
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Benefit auction
Feb. 4 | All Saints Catholic School, North Campus, 4400 22n
| Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 7:30 p.m.
There will be silent and live auctions and raffles.
Tickets are $55.
For more information, contact Julie Rivera at 262-694-6018, ext. 131.
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