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What's Happening: April 28 to May 5

By Aimee McGeen
Monday, Apr 28 2008, 11:55 AM

 

05/02/2008
Prairie Hill Waldorf School Strings & Choral Performance
Experience the musical talents of Prairie Hill Waldorf School's middle school students, and see how valuable these areas are to the full development of children.  es, and time periods will be represented. Prairie Hill Waldorf School-- 7:00pm – www.prairiehillwaldorf.org—262-646-7497

05/02/2008- 05/18/2008
Over The Tavern
Hilarious and unforgettable, this audience favorite takes you back to America's Eisenhower years. All hell breaks looks when Rudy, a wise-cracking kid from a good Catholic family, announces to the ruler-wielding Sister Clarissa that instead of being confirmed he's rather "shop around for a more fun religion." Waukesha Civic Theatre--  www.waukeshacivictheatre.org-- 262-547-0708

05/03/2008
Secret Garden
During the Waukesha Art Crawl 5 artists highlight the beauty of the garden. River's End Gallery-- 4:00pm-10:00pm -- www.riversendgallery.com -- 262-896-8875

05/03/2008
Mother of All Art Crawls
Over 18 Artists Galleries and Studios open their doors and invite all to enjoy fine art and fine crafts, live music and refreshments.  Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 4-10pm -www.redhotartspot.com -- 262-893-9227

05/04/2008
Mozart's Requiem
Two wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's most popular creations, his Requiem Mass and his motet, Ave Verum are offered to continue the celebration of Mozart's 250th birthday.  A must for Mozart fans of all ages! St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 3:00pm -- www.choralunion.org -- 414-297-9310

05/05/2008
Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the Mexicans over the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla. However, it is also celebrated in other parts of the country and in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. Corporate table purchases are available as well as individual ticket purchases. The event takes place in La Casa’s Col. Agustin A. and Gloria A. Ramirez Multipurpose Room. La Casa has a variety of sponsorship packages available from presenting sponsor to donations of raffle items. La Casa Community Center -- www.lacasadeesperanza.org -- 262-547-0887     

Ongoing and Registration Required Events:


05/03/2008
RiverWalk for Breast Cancer
The RiverWalk for Breast Cancer is an annual fundraising event to support breast cancer research, high risk/genetics programming, supportive services for breast cancer patients, and the acquisition of new technologies for the early detection and treatment of breast cancer.  For more information, please visit www.waukeshariverwalk.org Frame Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- Registration: 8am; Start: 10am – www.waukeshariverwalk.org or 262-544-2745

05/03/2008

Early Morning Bird Walk Sponsored by Becker Law Office, S.C.
Flock together with fellow bird lovers and expert ornithologists to search for the 60 species that roost and nest at OWW.  Compare sightings over a continental breakfast. Reservations Required. -- 6:00am-9:00am -- www.oldworldwisconsin.org -- 262-594-2922

05/06/2008 through 11/15/2008

Ten Chimneys Estate Tours
Ten Chimneys offers guests a virtually barrier-free tour of an estate replete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the Golden Age of Theatre.  Guests are placed in small groups and are led through the estate by highly-trained docents who share stories that interpret not only the objects and décor of the estate, but also the lives and values of its remarkable creators, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Ten Chimneys Estate-- 10:00am- 2:45pm; tours have the potential to leave every 15 minutes; reservations are required. www.tenchimneys.org or 262-968-4110

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