05/28/2008
Badgerland Water Ski Show
FREE water ski show.  Fun for the whole family.  Come watch beautiful chorus lines, fast paced barefoot waterskiing, ariel jump acts and pyramids built on the water.  Bring your own seating.  Show lasts about an hour and a half.  Frame Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 7:00pm -- www.badgerland.org -- 414-640-6361

05/29/2008
Water Ski Show
Enjoy an entertaining water ski show complete with colorful costumes, music, and a live emcee announcing the acts. Free family fun at Lakefront Park, Downtown Pewaukee. Lakefront Park, downtown Pewaukee-- 6:45 - 8:15 pm -- www.pewaukee.waterski.org – 414- 322-8713

05/30/2008
Free: Bee Movie
Celebrate Waukesha youth at a fun, free family night presented by Wal-Mart featuring Radio Disney and an outdoor showing of the BEE Movie on Friday, May 30 from 7 - 10 p.m. at Cutler Park. Cutler Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha (rain location: Schuetze Recreation Center, 1120 Baxter St)-- 7:00pm- 10:00pm --

05/30/2008
Freeman Friday Night Live
Every Friday evening- ALL SUMMER: The streets of Historic Downtown Waukesha come alive with 4 stages of live music.  Shops and eateries are open late! Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 6:30pm- 8:30pm -- www.waukeshadowntown.com -- 262-547-1060

05/30/2008
Raku Night
One night dedicated to the exiting process of Raku firing pottery.  You will be able to pick out a piece to glaze and fire from a selection of ready-made pottery vesles.  The cost varies by the piece of work you choose.  Average cost is $35. Weather Permitting The Potters Shop, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 6:00pm to 8:00pm -- www.clayartguild.com – 262-547-1920

05/31/2008
Waukesha Farmers' Market
Saturdays ALL SUMMER: In Historic Downtown Waukesha, on Riverfront Plaza.  Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and plants are available for sale.  Locally-made baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered. Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 7am- 12pm -- www.downtownwaukesha.com -- 262-549-6154

05/31/2008
Garden Festival by Spring City Garden Club
The Spring City Garden Club will hold its annual garden festival selling a nice variety of garden plants, lunch and bakery items EB Shurts Environmental Center, 810 W. College Ave-- 9:00am- 2:00pm.

06/01/2008
Public Tours of Inn
Take a docent led tour through the 1843 Greek Revival Inn.  The Inn has been restored to its stagecoach days.  Several outbuildings are also on the grounds. Dousman Stagecoach Inn, Brookfield-- 1 pm. - 4 p.m. -- www.ElmbrookHistoricalSociety.org -- 262-782-4057

06/01/2008- 07/15/2008
"Off The Wall" Art in the 3rd Dimension
Almont Gallery features its exhibition pieces in our vast gallery windows. Over 15 artists create a wide variety of fine art and fine crafts, including one-of-a-kind gift ideas and wearable art.  Almont Gallery, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 10-6 M-Th 10-8 Fri, 10-4Sat,12-4 Sun -- www.almontgallery.org -- 262-542-1522

05/20/2008
Season Finale, Innocence Lost: Music in the '60s
Our 60th Anniversary Season comes to a close with Barber's beloved Adagio for Strings as well as two scenes from his 1966 opera Antony and Cleopatra.  Also featured is Mahler's First Symphony and Richard Strauss' Till Eulenspiegels. Carroll College-- 7:30 pm -- www.waukeshasymphony.org -- 262-547-1858

05/23/2008-05/25/2008
Run O' Mill Pony Show
 Waukesha County EXPO--  -- www.waukeshacountyexpo.com -- 262-896-8490

05/24/2008
Spring Open House
11:00 - Noon – Learn how ot cook with wine from chef Kevin Martin of Marsibiglio's.; Noon- 3pm- Live café jazz: Plankenhorn and Ferrara; 4:00pm- 5:00pm- Free Winery Tours Mason Creek Winery, Pewaukee-- 11:00am- 5:00pm -- www.masoncreekwinery.com – 262-367-6494

05/24/2008
Waukesha Farmers' Market
In Historic Downtown Waukesha, on Riverfront Plaza.  Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and plants are available for sale.  Locally-made baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered.   Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 7am- 12pm -- www.downtownwaukesha.com or 262-549-6154

05/25/2008
Decoration Day
Discover the humble beginnings of Memorial Day.  Commemorate the lives of fallen soldiers and listen to the stories of these brave men.  Free admission for Veterans with proof of service. -- 10:00am-5:00pm -- www.oldworldwisconsin.org -- 262-594-6300

05/26/2008
Memorial Day Water Ski Show
Enjoy an entertaining water ski show complete with colorful costumes, music, and a live emcee announcing the acts. Free family fun at Lakefront Park, Downtown Pewaukee. Lakefront Park, downtown Pewaukee-- 5:30 - 7:00 pm -- www.pewaukee.waterski.org – 414- 332-8713

05/26/2008
Badgerland Water Ski Show
FREE water ski show.  Fun for the whole family.  Come watch beautiful chorus lines, fast paced barefoot waterskiing, ariel jump acts and pyramids built on the water.  Bring your own seating.  Show lasts about an hour and a half.  Frame Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 6:00 pm -- www.badgerland.org -- 414-640-6361

05/12/2008
Play Reading: Arms and the Man
In partnership with The Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Intern Company, Ten Chimneys Foundation presents Play Readings at Ten Chimneys.  In the tradition of the bygone "golden age of radio," this engaging series allows audiences to see and hear the next generation of professional actors recreate the plays related to the "golden couple of Broadway." Written by George Bernard Shaw, Arms and the Man confirmed the Lunts' status as outstanding comedic performers. Lunt Fontanne Program Center, UW Waukesha-- www.tenchimneys.org

05/12/2008
Conversations at Ten Chimneys: The Letters of Noel Coward
To celebrate the launch of a new tour season, an ensemble of Milwaukee’s most respected actors will perform a two-act reading of THE LETTERS OF NOËL COWARD.  Written by Barry Day, this piece created specifically for Ten Chimneys will bring to life revealing letters both to and from the incomparable Noel Coward; highlighting many profound personalities of the time, as well as Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Lunt Fontanne Program Center -- 7pm-10pm -- www.tenchimneys.org -- 262-968-4110

05/16/2008
Youth Wind Orchestra of Wisconsin
Talented high school students give an orchestra performance. Shattuck Music Center, Carroll College-- 8 p.m. -- www.cc.edu -- 262-524-7182 or 262-524-7633 for tickets

05/17/2008
Waukesha Farmers' Market
In Historic Downtown Waukesha, on Riverfront Plaza.  Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and plants are available for sale.  Locally-made baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered.   Historic Downtown Waukesha- www.downtownwaukesha.com - 7am- 12pm --

05/17/2008
NAMI Walk
Join us to raise funds and awareness for this organization dedicated to erasing the stigma, guilt, shame, fear, ignorance and discrimination that negatively impacts the lives of people affected by mental illness. Frame Park, downtown Waukesha-- 10:00am -- www.namiwaukesha.com -- 262-524-8886

05/17/2008
Rituals of Spring
Springtime is when sheep at Old World Wisconsin get their annual clipping with hand shears.  Come out and watch old-fashioned springtime activities.  And don't miss our annual heirloom plant sale! -- 10:00am-5:00pm -- www.oldworldwisconsin.org -- 262-594-6300

05/17/2008
Clothing Share
Welcome spring cleaning by getting rid of those clothes the kids grew out of and get new (gently used) clothes that will fit them for this year.  Everything is free and you do not need to drop off clothing in order to pick some up.  This is for everyone! Waukesha Bible Church-- 9:00am- 3:00pm -- 262-542-7177

05/18/2008
Motor Madness
Amazing day of classic cars, trucks, engines and construction equipment. Village Park, downtown Pewaukee-- 1:00pm- 4:00pm -- www.positivelypewaukee.com -- 262-695-9735

05/18/2008
USA Social Ballroom Dance
USA Dance, Social Ball room will offer complimentary dance lesson from 4-5pm, followed by social dance. Waukesha Elks Lodge-- 4:00pm- 9:00pm --http://www.usadance.org/-- 262-542-2672

 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-- TBD -- www.lacasadeesperanza.org -- 262-547-0887

05/06/2008- 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 strongly suggested. www.tenchimneys.org or 262-986-4110

05/08/2008- 05/11/2008
Eagle Business Association Community Rummage
Come and enjoy this town and village wide rummage sale! Town and Village of Eagle-- 8am- 5pm -- www.eaglebusinessassn.org -- 262-594-3914

05/10/2008
Every Saturday: Waukesha Farmers' Market
In Historic Downtown Waukesha, on Riverfront Plaza.  Fresh, locally-grown vegetables, fruits and plants are available for sale.  Locally-made baked goods, cheeses and craft items are also offered.   Historic Downtown Waukesha-- 7am- 12pm -- www.downtownwaukesha.com

05/10/2008
Walk to Cure Crohn's and Colitis
Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis is the nation's largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases.  Participants raise money for crucial research, bringing us closer to a future free from Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Frame Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha-- begins at 4:00pm, walk is at 6:45pm -- www.cctakesteps.org -- 877-586-5588

05/10/2008
Kiwanis River Run
Annual canoe and kayak race 6 miles down the Pewaukee River to Frame Park in Waukesha. 262-691-2700 *Moved from April 26* Registration at 6:30am, race begins at 8:00am --262-691-2700

05/11/2008
Mother's Day Buffet
Treat Mom to a scrumptious buffet at the Clausing Barn Restaurant.  Moms who dine with us receive free admission to the museum and a complimentary glass of champagne. Museum hours noon to 5 p.m.   Reservations Required. -- 9:00am-2:00pm – www.oldworldwisconsin.org or 262-594-2922

05/12/2008
Play Reading: Arms and the Man
In partnership with The Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Intern Company, Ten Chimneys Foundation presents Play Readings at Ten Chimneys.  In the tradition of the bygone "golden age of radio," this engaging series allows audiences to see and hear the next generation of professional actors recreate the plays related to the "golden couple of Broadway." Written by George Bernard Shaw, Arms and the Man confirmed the Lunts' status as outstanding comedic performers. Lunt Fontanne Program Center, UW Waukesha- www.tenchimneys.org or 262-968-4110

05/12/2008
Conversations at Ten Chimneys: The Letters of Noel Coward
To celebrate the launch of a new tour season, an ensemble of Milwaukee’s most respected actors will perform a two-act reading of THE LETTERS OF NOËL COWARD.  Written by Barry Day, this piece created specifically for Ten Chimneys will bring to life revealing letters both to and from the incomparable Noel Coward; highlighting many profound personalities of the time, as well as Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Lunt Fontanne Program Center -- 7pm-10pm -- www.tenchimneys.org -- 262-968-4110