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IT’S COMIN’ UP

DECEMBER EVENTS

Editor’s note: With uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic and its potential to disrupt events throughout the area, readers are advised to call ahead to verify dates and times.

3 Topsy Turvy Brewery Trivia Night, 727 Geneva Street, Lake Geneva; 6 to 8 p.m. Recurs every Thursday night. 4-5 Tom Petty Tribute at Belfry Music Theater. The Breakers are the country’s premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band. Established to let the fans of the late great Tom Petty continue to enjoy the live experience of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The members of The Breakers all come from a background of recording and touring with original bands and perform the music of The Heartbreakers with the same passion and dedication. See website for tickets and show times: www.belfrymusictheatre.com 5-6 Holiday open house at Cornerstone Shop and Gallery: Discover the heart of the holidays at Cornerstone’s biggest event of the year. The annual Holiday Open House showcases the latest in holiday décor, fashion, and gift ideas, and features special guests, drawings and giveaways, gifts with purchase offers, refreshments, and holiday cheer. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cornerstone Shop and Gallery, 214 Broad Street, Lake Geneva; 262-248-6988

10-13 “Big Fish” fall musical at Badger High School: Big Fish is a musical with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and book by John August. It is based on Daniel Wallace’s 1998 novel, Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions, and the 2003 film Big Fish written by John August and directed by Tim Burton. Big Fish revolves around the relationship between Edward Bloom, a travelling salesman, and his adult son Will, who looks for what is behind his father’s tall stories. Badger Community Education, 220 East South Street, Auditorium, Lake Geneva, 262-3482006. Time: 7 p.m.

12 An intimate evening with

Country Music Legend Kathy Mattea. This two-time Grammy Award winner has numerous top 10 hits on country radio. Fans might remember her hit “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses”. Mattea’s music has spoken to millions of people during her 20-plus years as a singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Advance tickets $55 at www.bigfootfinearts. ticketleap.com or (262) 275-2117

18 Murder Mystery Dinner and

Show: The Brown-Ullstrup Players present their dinner theater performance at Lake Lawn Resort. Participants interact alongside the cast of characters to figure out who committed the crime. This show is paired along with a meal, making it a great night out. Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan. Show time: 6 to 10 p.m. Price: $70 www. lakelawnresort.com.

20 Streets of Lake Geneva Holiday Window Display Competition:

Storefronts throughout downtown Lake Geneva will create dazzling displays of holiday fun. Window displays will be up until Dec. 30. This year’s theme is The 12 Days of Christmas.

26 Breakfast with Santa at Lake

Lawn Resort: Enjoy breakfast with the jolly old elf himself! Santa will be stopping by Lake Lawn for a breakfast buffet featuring all the brunch bites and delights fit for the holiday season. 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan, 9 to 11:30 a.m. www.lakelawnresort.com

Ongoing events

East Troy Electric Railroad – 202 Church St., East Troy. Take a 14-mile train ride on the only remaining electric interurban tracks in Wisconsin. Historic museum and carefully maintained rail cars from 90 to 100 years ago. Stops at the Elegant Farmer. 15 miles north of Lake Geneva on Highway 120. Several trains depart each day on weekends from the East Troy Depot.

Tristan Crist Magic Theater – 609 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. One of a kind performer that wows audiences with with, jawdropping illusions and gut-wrenching escapes! For show dates and times call 262-248-0505 or visit www.lakegenevamagic.com.

Dancing Horses Show – at The Dancing Horses Theatre, 5065 Highway 50, Delavan. This dazzling spectacle features an array of horse breeds that perform alongside their trainers in this cavalcade of equestrian artistry. Visually stunning, and performed in a state-of-the-art, 300-seat theatre. For show dates, ticket prices and additional information call (262) 728-8200, or visit thedancinghorses.com

The calendar of events is compiled from a variety of sources including area chambers of commerce and the Walworth County Visitors Bureau, and contains events available as of press time.

Events, dates and times may change or events may be canceled. We suggest you visit verify event times, dates and locations prior to making travel plans.

TheSpirit

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GENERAL MANAGER Sue Z. Lange

EDITOR IN CHIEF Ed Nadolski

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Vicki Vanderwerff

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Heather Ruenz

SALES Pete Hansen Tamera Hamilton

DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR Lindy Sweet

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