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Winter awaits Whether it’s watching the sunset from the top of a ski run at Wilmot Mountain or taking in the beauty of the season during a quiet walk through a local nature preserve, winter offers boundless opportunities to get outside. While February is most often associated with cabin fever, this edition of Spirit offers information on all kinds of events that will chase the winter blues away.

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IT’S COMIN’ UP FEBRUARY EVENTS

1 to 4 Lake Geneva’s annual Winterfest weekend featuring the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition featuring music, magic, refreshments, activities, helicopter rides, shopping and dining. Riviera Park, 330 Broad St. Info: (262) 248-4416.

1 Winterfest Showcase, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the

Riviera Ballroom, 812 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva.

Music by Unhitc’d, comedian Steve Lott, Tristan Crist Magic and Illusion Show and The New Glarus Beer After Party at Champs Sports Bar and Grill.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids younger than 18.

1, 8, 15, 22 Mix and Mingle at the

Geneva Inn, N2009 S. Lake Shore Drive, Lake Geneva, 6 to 8 p.m., networking for local professionals with 1/2 price wines by the glass, 1/2 price bottles of wine (up to $100), 1/2 off select appetizers in the lounge. Special “Winter Gastropub Menu” during dinner hours, 5 to 9 p.m.

2 Lake Geneva Cocoa Crawl, 4:30 to 6 p.m.,

downtown Lake Geneva. Free family friendly event taking place as a compliment to the many Winterfest activities. Attendees will check in at the Geneva Theater to pick up a map and list of participating businesses. From there, feel free to visit as many businesses as possible and come back to the Geneva Theater to vote on a favorite cocoa treat. The Geneva Theater will host a free showing of the movie “Frozen” at 6 p.m.

3 Big Foot Beach Candlelight Hike, 6 to 8 p.m.,

Big Foot Beach State Park, 1550 S. Lake Shore Drive, Lake Geneva. Sponsored by the Friends of Big Foot Beach. Hot cocoa and s’more kits are waiting for walkers at the end of the .8-mile hike lit entirely by candles. Fun for all ages. Daily or 2018 annual State Park stickers are required to enter the park and can be purchased at the event.

4 Winter Carnival at the Mountain Top, 9 a.m. to

8 p.m., Grand Geneva Resort, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva. Games and competitions include Ski Boarder Cross and Rail Jam. Kids activities and fireworks show are complimentary, lift ticket needed to access skiing and snowboarding events on the ski hill. Also features a beer tent and Torch Light Hillside parade.

4 Sausage Making and Football Tailgating Traditions, 2 to 5 p.m., Lake Geneva School of Cooking, 727 Geneva St. Join Chef John and make homemade Italian Sausage, Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and Wisconsin Micro Brews. The big game will be on TV for everyone to enjoy while cooking.

7 Retire Happy free financial workshop, 6 to 7:15 p.m., at Tuscan Tavern and Grill, 430 6

Broad St., Lake Geneva. Workshop by Thrivent Financial local representatives with guest speaker Scott Herrmann. Call 262-806-4728 or email jen.grimme@thrivent.com to reserve a place.

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10 Wilmot Mountain’s 80th Anniversary Celebration, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., 11931 Fox River Road, Wilmot. Fireworks, music, commemorative pins, presentation, cake cutting, ice sculpting and giveaways. Slopes open all day. Info: www. wilmotmountain.com.

10 Star Party at Yerkes Observatory, 373 W. Geneva St., Williams Bay, 7 to 9 p.m. Theme: The Greatest Stars. Cost is $5 (cash at door) per person age 7 and older, children 6 and younger are admitted free with adult. Info: www.yerkesoutreach. org.

11 Snowshoeing at Big Foot Beach State

Park, 1 to 3 p.m., includes hot chocolate and cookies. Snowshoe rental available for boot size 1 and up. Kids younger than 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration required at www.bigfootrecreation.org.

13 For the Love of Cheese, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at

Highfield Farm Creamery, W4848 State Line Road, Walworth. Learn how cheese is made and get an up-close look at the equipment and supplies.

Sample 10 different types of cheese, along with a variety of accompaniments to make at home.

Bring your own wine to enjoy – the glasses will be supplied. Info: find them on Facebook.

16 to 18 Sky Circus on Ice, 10 a.m. to 5

p.m., Lake Lawn Resort and downtown Delavan.

Snow and ice sculptures on display. Snow-carving class, snow slide, kite making workshop, candy drop and more. Info: www.lakelawnresort.com

24 Totally Awesome ‘80s YMCA Auction, 5

to 10 p.m., Grand Geneva Resort. music, movies, television and fashion. Info: genevalakesymca.org/ auction

25 Family Day at Moose Mountain Falls, 1

to 8 p.m., Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark, 7020 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva. Advance registration required at www.bigfootrecreation.org.

Cost: $15 per person.

The calendar of events is compiled from a variety of sources including Visit Lake Geneva and the Walworth County Visitors Bureau and contains events available as of press time.

Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information regarding area events, dates and times may change or events may be cancelled.

We suggest you go to visitlakegeneva.com or visitwalworthcounty.com prior to making travel plans.

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s the weather turns colder and days get shorter, experts at the National Institute of Health said people often hibernate in the winter.

Hibernation, according to the report, leads to the “winter blues” or even medically diagnosed seasonal affective disorder.

“Winter blues is a general term, not a medical diagnosis. It’s fairly common, and it’s more mild than serious. It usually clears up on its own in a fairly short amount of time,” said Dr. Matthew Rudorfer, who is a NIH mental health expert.

Winter blues, he said, are often linked to something specific, like the holidays or missing a person close to them.

For people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, which is more severe, common traits include isolating from others and even overeating.

Mental health experts, the 2013 report noted, have offered a few suggestions to minimize symptoms related to either the “winter blues” or seasonal affective disorder.

Colorful kites of all shapes and sizes fill the air at the annual Sky Circus on Ice event at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan. This year’s event is Feb. 16 to 18.

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Some area events and activities could offer a solution to soothe the winter blues.

In February, Delavan unveils its fourth annual Sky Circus on Ice at Lake Lawn Resort.

Colorful skies In Delavan, the fifth annual Sky Circus on Ice returns to Lake Lawn Resort from Feb. 16 through Feb. 18.

“The weekend spectacle will feature exciting airborne performances by professional kite teams from across North America and expert snow sculpting by top regional artists,” Lake Lawn Resort’s website states.

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The regional artists, according to the Lake Lawn Resort website, will conduct live demonstrations in downtown Delavan and at the resort.

Along with professional kite fliers and snow sculpting, the free event features a blizzard run snow slide on the shores of Delavan Lake and a plethora of other activities.

“There will be family snow carving

classes, kite flying lessons, a livecarving demo, Andies Candies dropped from the air, concessions, warming stations,” the website states.

Inside Lake Lawn’s Great Room, Connor Doran of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” will entertain visitors starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Doran will then present Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

downhill adventure.

Alpine Valley Resort near East Troy, Grand Geneva Resort’s Mountain Top in Lake Geneva or Wilmot Mountain offer challenging runs for seasoned skiers as well as lessons for beginners. For those who would like to try their skill at snowboarding, both resorts offer lessons and rent equipment so you can conquer the slopes in a whole new way.

The area also offers exceptional venues for cross country skiing. Skate and classic stride skiers flock to the county for its Whether an outdoor sports enthusiast miles of groomed trails at Big Foot Beach or someone who just prefers to take in the State Park, located on the southeast shore sights, sounds and beauty of a crisp winter’s of Geneva Lake, or at the Nordic and day, residents and visitors alike find the McMiller trail systems in the Southern Unit area is the perfect place to be. of the Kettle Moraine State Forest near the Here’s a quick look at some of the Town of La Grange. outdoor recreational options in the area:

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Great sledding and tobogganing can be Blanketed in snow, the area’s ski hills are found at sledding hills in Lake Geneva at groomed and ready for a day or evening of Sage and Mill streets or in Delavan at the

A group of Elite men’s skiers make their way along the famous Birkebeiner course in northern Wisconsin. While the state is home to one of most famous crosscountry ski races, it also features friendly trails for the rest of us.

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Rudy Lange Sledding Hill on Terrace Street. YMCA Camp MacLean in Burlington offers a toboggan run that’s open to the public on Sundays. Another type of “sledding,” or what most call snowmobiling, is a favorite pastime in Walworth County, with more than 280 miles of groomed trails in the area.

Skating Itching to lace up a pair of ice skates?

Once the temperatures plummet for good, ice rinks in area communities will open, including the Library Park Rink in Lake Geneva, Rotary Ice Rink in Walworth and the Veteran’s Memorial Park Rink in Delavan. The area’s resorts, including Lake Lawn, The Abbey, Geneva Ridge and Grand Geneva, also often have their own rinks and offer skate rentals for a minimal fee.

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Snowshoeing and hiking Places to snowshoe and hike are also abundant throughout the county. Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy in Williams Bay features more than four miles of trails that wind through a 230-acre haven for birds and wildlife. In the northern part of the county, visitors can find great trails at Price Park north of Elkhorn or Natureland Park south of Whitewater.

Other activities There are other fun, and perhaps a bit more sedate ways, to enjoy the beauty of the season. Take in the sights via a sleigh ride or carriage ride at Dan Patch

Stables located at Grand Geneva Resort. Or, if looking for a little more adventure, schedule a trail ride on horseback through the resort’s property.

For the most adventurous, visitors really can immerse themselves in the elements this winter by traversing zip lines, sky bridges, and spiral and floating stairways at Lake Geneva Canopy Tours.

For a full list of winter activities and events in the Geneva Lakes area, visit www.VisitWalworthCounty. com.

The Walworth County Visitors Bureau’s Travel Information Center, 2375 E. Geneva St., Delavan, is open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional information, call (262) 728-6000 or visit the website.

Communities throughout the area offer skating rinks on ponds and lakes for everything from family skating to rough-and-tumble hockey games.

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Chicago beer story to feature tasting In support of Lake Geneva’s Winterfest, Black Point Estate and Horticultural Hall continue their winter lecture series with “Seipp: A Chicago Story of Beer” presented

by Chicago beer historian Liz Garibay.

The program will be presented from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva. The cost is $25 per person.

The program includes a tasting of five craft beers and snacks provided by Lake Geneva Country Meats.

By the late 1800s, Chicago’s brewing industry was booming. The middle-west was a land of beer opportunity and a young and ambitious German immigrant, Conrad Seipp, became major player in this story. Beginning his career as a beer-wagon driver, Seipp eventually created a brewing powerhouse – becoming the largest producer of beer in the city and dominating much of the 19th century beer industry. His success led him to build Black Point Estate in Lake Geneva, a locale that would become a special place for the beer baron and his family. Beer historian Liz Garibay will provide an overview of Chicago’s brewing history and the role Conrad Seipp played in the industry.

Garibay is also working to develop a beer museum in Chicago and will provide additional information about the project.

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A late 1800s advertisement touts Seipp beer, the proprietor of which built Black Point Estate as a summer home for his family in Lake Geneva.

“We are thrilled to see so much interest in the long-forgotten brewing history of Chicago,” said Dave Desimone, director of Black Point Estate and Gardens. “We all know about St. Louis and Milwaukee’s brewing heritage, but at one time in the

1870s, Chicago, led by Seipp, dominated the United States beer market.”

Space is limited so tickets are required for the event. More information can be obtained at blackpointestate.org. Tickets can be purchased by calling 262-248-1888.

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Lake Geneva’s Winterfest, Jan. 27 through Feb. 4, is a celebration of all things winter.

For more than 20 years it has been highlighted by the annual U.S. Championship Snow Sculpture competition held in front of the Riviera and now spilling over into Flat Iron Park.

The festival has grown to include a variety of other activities, including but not limited to, the Lake Geneva Chili Cookoff, Winterfest Showcase at the Riviera, human dog sled race, the Amazing Yeti Race, helicopter rides, historic teas and tours, and a variety of special activities at businesses throughout the City of Lake Geneva.

Fifteen teams, each consisting of three smow sculptors, compete for the national title, said Don Berg, cofounder with Fred Raasch, of Winter Fun the organization that created and runs the competition.

“Each state that holds a sanctioned state competition is allowed to send its winning team, although Alaska is allowed to send two teams,” he said. “In addition the winner of the previous year’s national competition is also invited to return.”

This year the 2017 winning team is not able to return because of other engagements, so the second-place team will be at the competition.

The snow sculptures begin with a cylindrical, compacted pile of snow 8 feet by 10 feet high. Because of the large amount of snow needed to form the blocks, snow is trucked in from the Grand Geneva Resort and poured into the forms.

The actual sculpting began Jan. 31 and

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continues until 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3.

Some sculptors are out late at night or working through the night, putting their design into final form. Sometimes the need to work late at night or all night is because of weather conditions, while others just need the extra time because of the intricacy of their design.

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The sculptures are judged by the members of the teams in the contest. No one is allowed to vote for their own work.

The sculptures are judged on creativity (50 percent), technique (30 percent), and message or visual force (20 percent). Three awards are given: Gold, the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Champion Award; Silver, the State of Wisconsin Award; and Bronze, the City of Lake Geneva Award. In addition, visitors to the competition are allowed to vote for the People’s Choice Award. The award ceremony is at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3.

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Feb. 3 and 4, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with one bus leaving every 20 minutes. The city highly recommends not parking on the lake.

Other activities

While in the area viewing the snow sculptures, be sure to visit the kids snow blocks in Flat Iron Park to view the work of future sculptors. Then head into the Riviera to view the Marketplace, grab a seat to listen to the music while enjoying a place to warm up, take a rest and enjoy some food and drinks. Visitors may also take some time to visit the sponsors’ exhibits and purchase some souvenir items.

The Baker House will have Historic Teas and tours. The Grand Geneva Chophouse Brunch will be on Feb. 4.

Winterfest also hosts an annual chili cook off. On Saturday, Feb. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by Lake Geneva Country Meats and Hawk’s View Golf Club. The event is held at Hawk’s View and is a family

Carving the sculptures is done with four major tools and no power tools are allowed.

The sculptors may use their own equipment friendly activity. or equipment will be provided to complete Chili sampling, live their work. music, indoor golf An ice chopper is used to chop away competition and large chunks of snow from the block. A children’s activities snow saw is needed to cut through the thick will make this a fun parts of the block. For cutting through afternoon. the smaller parts of the snow and creating Go to curves the machete is the tool of choice.

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For those who are too late to grab a parking spot in downtown Lake Geneva can head over to the Home Depot Parking Lot at 550 Edwards Blvd. to park in the northeast corner of the parking lot and take advantage of the free shuttle to downtown.

Drop off and pick up is at Center and Geneva COURTESY OF VISIT LAKE GENEVA Spirit of Geneva Lakes streets. The bus will run Competitors in the U.S. National Snow Sculpting event craft their frozen creations in the shadow of the Saturday and Sunday, Riviera building in downtown Lake Geneva.

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BRIDES ADVISED TO STAY TRUE TO PERSONAL STYLE For most brides-to-be, the choice of a dress is among the first and most important decisions in planning a wedding.

With thousands of choices in every price range, finding the perfect wedding dress can be a time-consuming process.

But by making some decisions before setting foot in a store, the search will be both easier and a whole lot more enjoyable.

First things first Start by knowing your limits. To avoid disappointment down the line, determine the maximum amount that you can spend on a dress – and don’t forget to include all the little extras, such as undergarments, shoes, jewelry, veil, and/or hair ornaments. Next, take an inventory of your personal style. If you know that you’re not comfortable in strapless or sleeveless dresses, for example, you can immediately eliminate these options.

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Planning a wedding is often a frustrating task as couples strive to complete every detail on their list necessary to ensure a perfect day.

But of all the many tasks, the most exciting one, at least for the bride and mother of the bride, is finding the right gown.

For most women, this is the most important dress they will ever buy and wear. It is vital to not only find the one that makes the bride look and feel beautiful, but to be certain that it is purchased from a reliable, knowledgeable shop. Then the bride can feel much better about the gown arriving and alterations being completed on time.

All About the Gown by Judy has used that name only since August 2017, but the bridal store has a much longer history.

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One of the most popular dresses at All About the Gown by Judy is this elegant mocha colored dress with a white lace overlay. The gown features an illusion back and a chapel length train. The overlay lace is slightly longer giving the train a textured look.

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established over 30 years ago.

The well-known, popular shop is located on Main Street in Lake Geneva. When Germaine decided to retire and spend time with her family, she offered to sell the business to her manager, Judy Lew, who said yes to the dress, or rather, yes to all the dresses.

Lew managed Germaine’s for over five years before becoming the owner. She is a seamstress known for creating custom drapery, but the bridal business was her love.

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Her daughter, Stefany, was working in Boston and returned to Lake Geneva to work at the shop. Stefany worked at Germaine’s for two years as a stylist before moving to Boston, where she worked as a client relations agent for a bridal company.

They agreed that their relationship is what makes everything work.

“My mom is my best friend,” Stefany said. “Each of us has different ideas on styles, but they blend together well. We each look for fine quality in the dresses and have a good eye for what will work and what will not.”

Brides to be may be nervous when they walk into All About the Gown by Judy, but those fears dissipate upon meeting the vibrant, friendly mother-daughter tandem.

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“We have enough space to hang all of our dresses in the store,” Judy said. “Many bridal shops keep their dresses in the back room. They bring out what they believe the customer would like. We have all of our dresses on display for the bride to look over.”

Having the dresses in an open area where brides can peruse all of the gowns gives them a better idea of what style they might like.

COLORS ARE NOT TABOO While many still think of a bridal dress as being the whitest white available, times have changed.

“Ivory, blush or mocha are the most popular colors for brides,” Stefany said. “They often have a top layer of lace or chiffon over the slightly tinted gown.”

Judy said brides often end up choosing a different style than what they had envisioned.

“We recommend that the bride picks out a few dresses of different styles to try,” she said.

“That will give her a better feeling for the look she hopes to achieve.”

All About the Gown’s large bridal suite must be reserved by appointment. The room is light and airy, and guests can relax over a complimentary glass of champagne or a mimosa.

Meanwhile, a stylist finds out what kind of look the bride hopes to achieve and what her budget allows before starting to

Each of us has different ideas on styles, but they blend together well. We each look for fine quality in the dresses and have a good eye for what will work and what will not.”

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While many bridal shops keep all their dresses in the back room and only bring out those that they think the prospective bride would like, at All About the Gown by Judy all the gowns are on display for the bride’s perusal.

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One of the big questions always is, who to bring to help choose the dress?

“Well, of course, the mother of the bride and grandma and sometimes even the father are part of the group that will be there,” Stefany said. “Other than that, invite one or two positive friends. Too many people results in too many opinions. It is amazing, but when the bride tries on the right dress, it is obvious that it is her dress even before she says a word.”

SHOP EARLY, GIVE IT TIME Gowns need to be ordered six to eight months before the wedding. Alterations must be done about one month before the wedding.

“If you don’t have that much time to order, dresses may be bought off the rack and altered to fit you,” Judy said. “If there is a dress that you really would like that we don’t carry and you have a picture of it, it also can be made by a seamstress if there is ample time.”

Just as fashion styles change, so do styles for bridal gowns.

“Strapless gowns are not as popular as they once were,” Stefany said. “Most brides want a sleeve, whether it is a small cap sleeve or long sleeves.

Sleeves can always be added to any dress.

“The open back is very popular these days,” Stefany added. “The mermaid and fitand-flair styles that have been popular the last few years are still popular, but newer styles are becoming more popular.

Trends always change.”

The illusion back is most popular. Some are plain, while others may be trimmed with lace. Today’s gowns come in a variety of fabrics. Lace, with or without beading, is still the most popular. Often the lace is the outer layer of the dress with the lightly colored layer beneath. Many different fabrics are acceptable, including crepe, which has become more popular despite being clingy.

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From the top: All About the Gown by Judy is on the second floor with window displays visible from the street; A variety of headpieces to hold a veil in place or wear alone are available and on display; Veils in a variety of lengths and fullness are available to pair with the wedding gown.

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time, too.

“Blusher veils are no longer used and headpieces have gotten smaller,” Judy said. “No more large tiaras, but rather simple headbands or combs to hold it in place. Cathedral veils are very popular with today’s brides. When the veil is removed at the reception, decorative sparkly combs are often placed in the bride’s hair.”

The way bridal attendants dress also has changed. No more of the monochromatic identical dresses; attendants have many choices today.

“Some bridal parties will all wear the same color dress but in different styles,” Judy said. “Others may choose to wear various shades of the same color in the same or different style dresses. Most prefer the full length style.”

She recommends ordering the bridesmaid dresses at the same time, especially if they are the same color, to be certain that they receive them from the same dye lot.

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This large room is reserved for bridal appointments. It is here the bridal party will relax and the bride will try on the various bridal gowns.

For mothers and grandmothers, All About the Gown offers a large selection of styles, sizes and colors. With Judy’s expertise in custom fitting dresses, she helps find the most attractive style for any size and shape.

Today’s grooms, groomsmen and ushers also have a greater variety of choices to pick from.

The traditional black tuxedo has been replaced with colors and sometimes a wedding suit instead of the typical tuxedo.

“Gray or navy wedding suits are very popular,” Judy said. “We carry a variety of accent colors to match the bridal attendants.

Surprisingly, these gray and navy suits often are paired with brown shoes.”

All About the Gown by Judy is at 706 W. Main St. in Lake Geneva (second floor). Call the shop at 262-249-0551 or visit www.allaboutthegown.net to set up an appointment. They also are the place to go for that special Quinceanera or prom dress.

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Dresses appropriate for the mother of the bride or groom are displayed throughout the shop in a variety of sizes and colors.

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The right song for a special dance

COUPLES SHOULDN’T LEAVE IT UP TO THE BAND OR DJ Wedding traditionalists know there will be a number of required dances at the reception to keep them on their toes. From spotlight dances to special requests, the night is sure to be filled with memorable moments on the dance floor.

While it may be tempting to leave musical selections entirely up to a band or disc jockey, couples should choose the songs they dance to during specialized dances.

A bride’s dance with her father and a groom’s dance with his mother are special moments during a wedding reception that can evoke strong emotions and a few tears from family and friends. Part of what makes these moments so memorable are the songs themselves. Choosing the right songs can be difficult, but there are ways to make the decisionmaking process go more smoothly.

Start out by making a list of the songs that you like and believe convey feelings that you want to share with others. Ask your father or mother to make a similar list. These lists can be compared and then a common element may become apparent. Many brides and grooms will happily defer the choice to their parents, which can give parents a role in the wedding planning and make them feel like they have had an important hand in the festivities – rather than just signing a check or showing up for the fun.

When considering songs, select among those that have a special meaning or represent the bond between parent and child. There may be a song from your youth that you enjoy or one that you sang to a parent at a school performance that is particularly memorable. Consider songs that are a favorite of your parent. Songs that seem to transcend time often work best for these spotlight dances, rather than something that is too trendy.

When choosing a song, it helps to consider one that has some sort of back beat. This can make it easier for novice dancers to follow along and still move gracefully. Do not feel the song has to be extremely slow. If your dancing partner and you are confident on the dance floor, there are many different songs that can be fitting, from country to soft rock to jazz.

Timing of the song is also important. Father-daughter and mother-son dances are not the times for lengthy songs.

While these certainly may be good choices for when the DJ needs to take a bathroom break, their length could leave you on the dance floor too long and bore your guests as a result.

Keep spotlight songs short and to the point. After all, the goal is to have guests up dancing and enjoying themselves.

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ost weddings used to be held close to home. This has all changed because of destination weddings becoming so popular.

For some, that means traveling out of the country or to a distant state such as Hawaii or Florida. For those who live in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, Lake Geneva has become a destination of choice.

It’s not too far from home but far enough away to feel like being away. And it allows more family and friends to attend because they are not burdened with expensive airline fares.

While many wedding venues are associated with hotels, others are stand-alone facilities. One such popular place is the historic Riviera on Geneva Lake in downtown Lake Geneva.

The Landing 1841 and Veterans Terrace in Burlington also are lovely wedding venues not associated with a hotel.

So what do you do with the bridal party and any out-of-town visitors who need a place to stay? In addition to providing hotel rooms, other tasks include hair and spa appointments for the bridal party, rehearsal dinners and weekend activities that often turn weddings into mini vacations.

Here are a few hotels that will provide accommodations and offer amenities for that perfect wedding:

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The Ridge salon offers hair and nail services. The staff will work with wedding parties to arrange special services for the bridal party. In addition, hair and makeup artists from some of the best Lake Geneva spas and salons, such as Clearwater Salon, Olive Grace Collection, Jasmine Spa and Mia Faccia, will come to the hotel.

Rehearsal dinners also can be arranged at The Ridge. The Fireside Room, with two walls of windows, can be rented to provide just the right ambience and privacy.

Morning brunches can be arranged in the Crafted Americana Restaurant and customized for your needs. Enjoy brunch while the couple opens their gifts.

Because The Ridge also has its own wedding venue, reserving rooms for a large party is somewhat dependent on availability.

So book a block of rooms as early as possible.

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Wedding participants can enjoy a relaxing evening in front of the fire on the patio while taking in a view of Lake Como at The Ridge.

king or queen beds. Like The Ridge and the Inns of Geneva National, The Cove is managed by Paloma Resorts.

Suites have one or two bedrooms and some have a pullout queen sofa. Each has a large private patio or deck to gather and enjoy the view.

Hair and nail services can be arranged from nearby businesses for wedding parties, either at their salons or at the hotel.

Being in downtown Lake Geneva offers a variety of fine restaurants to visit for rehearsal dinners or morning brunches.

Or arrangements can be made to hold parties in one of the party’s suites.

The Cove is located at 111 Center St., Lake Geneva. Call 262-249-9460 or visit them at www.coveoflakegeneva.com.

Inns of Geneva National

The Inns of Geneva National are luxurious and unique.

With six separate inns, each with individual accommodations, The Inns works well for bridal parties and family members.

Depending on the number of accommodations needed, rent one inn or perhaps all six for 36 rooms.

The elegant inns include sitting rooms, recreational quarters and complete kitchens. Private patios overlook the grounds of the Gary Player Golf Course.

Arrangements can be made to cater rehearsal dinners, gift opening parties or other get-togethers by Geneva Lakes Catering or the Club House. The Hunt Club is a 1915 farmhouse located in a wooded area on Geneva National’s grounds and is available for a rehearsal dinner in their private dining room or in any of The Ridge’s facilities. Other Ridge’s facilities, such as the spa, also are available for use by visitors of the Inns of Geneva.

The Inns are located at 1091 Hidden Cottage Circle in Lake Geneva. Go online to www.genevanationalresort.com or call 262-245-4000.

Lake Lawn Resort

Located on two miles of Delavan Lake shoreline, Lake Lawn Resort has been a favorite destination for over 100 years.

This sprawling resort with charming historic grounds offers many amenities to make a visit enjoyable. Lake activities, the swimming pool and golf course mean visitors never get bored.

Group blocks for wedding parties not holding their ceremony on-site should be reserved as soon as possible because Lake Lawn holds many weddings. The resort offers a discount to those reserving a block of rooms.

The staff works with bridal parties to fill in the wedding weekend with a variety of activities. They can arrange golf or water sport activities for the entire wedding party or for family members depending on season and weather cooperation.

Preparing the bridal party for the wedding is a necessity.

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pedicures, facials, hair styling and massages. It provides getready rooms for the bridal party and offers bachelorette and bachelor parties. If possible, reserve spa time or get-ready rooms when booking the room block.

With three onsite restaurants, elegant or casual dinners always are available. Private rehearsal dinners can be arranged with a menu to suit any party’s needs.

For Saturday night weddings, a special Sunday gift opening brunch is a happy way to gather the bridal party and close family and friends.

And finally, the resort also can arrange for transportation.

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Lazy Cloud Lodge in Fontana.

The Lazy Cloud Inn consists of nine suites, each with a queen-sized bed, fireplace and double whirlpool. There is a small kitchen and a sitting area with a table and chairs. They offer enough space for small gatherings before or after the wedding. Rooms have private entrances that open directly outside.

A continental breakfast is included with each room and can be enjoyed as breakfast in bed.

The Lazy Cloud Lodge in Fontana is located near Geneva Lake, George Williams College and the Yerkes Observatory.

It consists of eight suites, most with king-size beds, and two rooms with queensized beds. The three acres of landscaped grounds provide a great outdoor area to walk or just sit and enjoy the beauty of nature. The Lodge holds a full buffet breakfast. And special packages such as flowers can be arranged.

The Lodge also is available for small weddings on-site.

“We frequently hold small first and second weddings here,” owner Sara Rubin said.

The establishment does not offer special amenities for bridal parties not holding a wedding on-site.

The Lazy Cloud at either location would be a great place for a small wedding party to stay or as the place for individual guests of the wedding to make their home before or afterward if they wish to turn the weekend into a mini vacation. The Lazy Cloud is an adults-only venue.

Lazy Cloud B &B is at W4033 Wisconsin Highway 50, Lake Geneva, and Lazy Cloud Lodge is located in Fontana at N2025 North Lake Shore Drive.

Reservations for blocks of rooms should be requested as early as possible because summer weekends fill up quickly. Call 262275-3322.

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Roles of attendants have evolved Being chosen as a best man or a maid of honor is a significant and meaningful honor.

Those roles have evolved over the years, but these special participants must still perform some of the traditional duties of the past, including serving as the official witnesses to the ceremony.

The following is a rundown of the various duties maids of honor and best men are now expected to handle once they’re chosen for these distinguished honors.

on the majority of the wedding planning, so the maid of honor can expect to play a larger role than the best man.

The maid of honor may be asked to delegate certain assignments, such as helping to find wedding vendors or addressing invitations. She may go with the bride for makeup and hairstyle trials. Together with the bridesmaids, she will plan a bridal shower party and a bachelorette excursion.

She may select a wedding gift for the couple and present it on behalf of all the Before the wedding takes place, the maid wedding attendants.

The best man will coordinate the of honor will closely assist the bride-tobachelor party and may be asked to assist be with many of the important decisions the groom with selecting a honeymoon site related to the look and the feel of the or to come along to book the trip. wedding. She typically accompanies the bride to dress shops to select gowns for the bride and bridesmaids.

On the day of the wedding, the maid of Much in the same manner, the best man honor and the best man will act as a support will assist the groom-to-be with choosing tuxedoes or suits and also with coordinating system for the bride and groom. The maid of honor will help the bride get dressed and with the ushers to ensure they know when help iron out any mini-emergencies that to go for fittings. should crop up.

Although the best man will serve as a sounding board for the groom, traditionally The best man will help ensure all of the ushers are dressed and get the groom to the the bride and her bridesmaids have taken

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During the ceremony, the maid of honor will hold the bride’s bouquet while she participates in the wedding. The best man will keep the rings safe until they are needed. The maid of honor also will help adjust the bride’s train and veil as she sits and stands during the ceremony. Both will sign the marriage certificate as witnesses.

At the reception, the best man is expected to give a toast and the maid of honor may share some words as well. She also may accompany the bride to the restroom and assist her with managing the gown.

After the wedding

The best man will be in charge of returning the tuxedoes to the rental shop, if necessary. He also may drive the newly married couple to the airport so they can depart on their honeymoon.

The maid of honor will assist the bride in changing out of her gown and into her travel clothes. Oftentimes the maid of honor takes the gown to the cleaners in the days following the ceremony so the dress can be preserved.

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Taking tips from professional wedding planners, many couples can create memorable events like this outdoor wedding.

Hosting a polished event on a budget Planning your wedding is one of the most important management jobs you’ll ever take on. A professional wedding planner could help make the day go smoothly, but you can also achieve the same effect yourself for less money.

According to TheKnot.com, the average cost for a professional wedding planner is just under $2,000, but many couples don’t have that kind of wiggle room in their budgets. In fact, 74 percent of couples didn’t hire a wedding planner in 2015, the website says. You can still pull off a polished wedding if you borrow a few tactics from a wedding planner’s bag of tricks.

“Working with rental companies is like being in a fantasyland,” Minneapolis-based wedding professionals Matthew Trettel and Bruce Vassar, The Wedding Guys, recently said in an interview with Rental Management magazine. “There are so many endless possibilities, and the only thing holding you back is the event budget. Even on the smallest budget, you can always enhance or elevate an event working with a rental company.”

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Professional wedding planners use their organizational skills to ensure weddings go smoothly despite any surprises that MAKE THE RENTAL arise. You can employ many of the same organizational tricks they use to help STORE YOUR PLAYGROUND yourself manage the numerous details that Professional wedding planners don’t go into a wedding, including: stockpile wedding items, they rent what they need to make a wedding run smoothly • Create an inspiration board. Gathering your color choices, theme elements and and look great. From tents and outdoor inspirations in one spot can help your heaters, tables and chairs, to glassware, dishes, dance floors and décor, rental stores decision-making process. For example, not sure which floral arrangement will look supply the wedding industry with the basics, luxuries and everything in between. right for your wedding? Refer back to your inspiration board and see which of your When a professional planner rents choices best matches your inspiration. items, he or she typically passes on the • The budget can be the most challenging rental cost to the clients, on top of fees for professional services. You can rent the same aspect to manage, so be sure to talk with items yourself through a rental store – visit your partner about your budget before you sign any contracts. Set a budget and use a RentalHQ.com to find one in your area.

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budgeting worksheet (readily available for free online) to help control costs.

• Numerous types of planning helpers are available, from online worksheets to apps, books and old-fashioned paper planners.

Find one that’s easy for you to use and stick with it. Your planner should include a checklist with a timeline and allow you to store all pertinent information, including estimates and contracts, in one place.

WORK YOUR CONNECTIONS Professional wedding planners have networks of vendors to choose from.

You can also network to find vendors for your wedding. Ask family, friends and co-workers for recommendations. Talk to any couples whose wedding you recently attended to see who they recommend.

Another trick is to find one professional with whom you really connect – a photographer, florist or entertainer – and ask for referrals to other quality professionals he or she likes working with.

Check out their websites and feedback on social media to get an idea of their work.

Planning a wedding can be challenging and rewarding. With a few tricks borrowed from professional planners, such as renting what you need, you can create the wedding of your dreams on your real-world budget.

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Long after the final toast has been made or the last couple has left the dance floor, wedding photos will help couples relive the wonderful memories of their ceremonies and receptions.

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There are scores of wedding photographers, and some are better than others. Word of mouth from other couples can help. Referrals can offer insight into a photographer’s personality and his or her abilities to work with the wedding party and guests throughout the day.

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photography actually starts well before the wedding day. The way a photographer communicates with you about your wishes and desired shots is very important, because this is when to discuss specific shots you want taken during the ceremony, such as whether the bride wants to be seen and pose with the groom prior to tying the knot.

In addition, this is a great time for the photographer to get familiar with each venue’s rules regarding vendors.

CHOOSE A PHOTOGRAPHER WHO IS CONFIDENT AND FIRM A good photographer will be able to direct photo subjects and get everyone to participate and in line. Brides and grooms likely won’t want to handle such tasks on their own, so a confident and firm yet cordial photographer can be an invaluable asset.

PREPARE A SHOOT LIST Meet with the photographer before the wedding and provide a list of all the shots you absolutely need to get. This way the photographer can plan for these as well as capture the candid moments throughout the day.

DISCUSS A BACKUP PLAN WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHER Mishaps happen, even on the most carefully planned wedding day. Discuss what the photographer does to safeguard your digital photo files. Are they backedup to a cloud or a secured offsite server?

Does the photographer bring along a second camera in case the primary one has a malfunction?

What happens if he or she is ill on the day of the wedding? How is a replacement chosen? Understanding how the photographer adapts to unforeseen situations can make you feel more confident in choosing one photographer instead of another.

The camera gear should also have adequate memory to store all of the photos, and a few backup batteries can’t hurt, either.

CONSIDER HIRING A PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT OR SECOND SHOOTER The photographer is less likely to miss a shot or fail to capture various perspectives

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KNOW WHAT EACH PACKAGE INCLUDES The photographer should clearly spell out which items and services are included as part of the contract. There should be no surprises when it’s time to pay the balance of the photographer’s fees, so go over each itemized detail to be sure the package in your contract is the one you really want.

GET TO KNOW THE PHOTOGRAPHER AS A PERSON It can be difficult to loosen up in front of the lens, particularly if you do not have a good rapport with the photographer. Do not judge the photographer on his or her body of work alone. You will likely grow more comfortable with the photographer if you get to know him or her in the months leading up to your wedding.

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by Heather Ruenz STAFF WRITER

There are a few things Lakeland Animal Shelter is never short of, cats and large dogs for instance. And while ongoing needs, such as supplies, keep the operation running on a dayto-day basis, efforts to raise the funds needed to complete its “extreme shelter makeover” is also a priority.

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Kristen Perry, the shelter’s executive director, said the goal was to have everyone – and everything – under one roof sometime this winter.

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even though we’ll have about three times as much space as we did,” Perry said.

One way the efficiency will improve is through the HVAC units including cat suites that will feature individual, separate units where they can stay initially.

“About 90 percent of the cats that come to us get an upper respiratory infection, which require medications and sometimes other meds and force feeding to get them through that process before they’re ready to be adopted,” Perry said.

The shelter will also feature up-to-date, sterile surgical rooms to allow on-site surgeries, in part thanks to input from longtime shelter supporter and veterinarian Dr. Mona Hodkiewicz.

“She’s been a huge support and donates her time. We’ve also had numerous vets that have said once the have the new surgery areas completed, they’ll be glad to help out,” Perry said.

Another upgrade is a large laundry room with industrial-sized machines – an important addition, according to Perry, because every animal that comes into the shelter gets clean bedding and if they soil it, it’s changed out.

More natural lighting, a larger cage system, a food prep room with a commercial dishwasher and a kitten nursery were also in the plans.

“And we’ll have meet-n-greet rooms to allow people to spend time with an animal. The things we somewhat splurge on will help us house them more efficiently and in turn, make them ready for adoption sooner,” Perry said.

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Perry said Lakeland Animal Shelter generally has anywhere from 40 to 60 dogs available and 150 to 400 cats.

“Prior to the new building, we worked with about 2,500 animals each year but now it’s about 3,300 and mainly cats, I think because people think we have more room with the new building,” she said.

The shelter accepts animals from all of Walworth County regardless of the animals’ condition, Perry said, and when space allows, they will make exceptions and take animals from beyond the county, particularly small dogs since they are adopted out quickly.

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The average stay at the shelter for small dogs is three weeks, for large dogs it’s four months and for cats, it’s about eight months, she said. While it’s common to think of dogs and cats at a shelter, Perry said they have numerous types of animals available at any given time.

“We currently have a pot-bellied pig named Linus because he likes blankets. He was surrendered to us and like I said, we take any animal,” she said.

Lakeland is the only shelter in the county with an open intake policy, according to Perry.

“We take animals in any condition no matter how full we are,” Perry said, adding unless an animal is too sick to be treated or too aggressive to be suitable for adoption, the shelter is committed to giving it “as long as it takes to find the new home they deserve.”

The shelter takes in all kinds of animals, including Linus a pot-bellied pig being walked by staff member Janet Adlam.

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Volunteer opportunities include dog walking, cat room monitoring, animalassisted therapy, fostering, fundraising and helping out at 9 Lives Boutique.

Ceil Kowalski, of Delavan, volunteers at the animal shelter once a week. She said she likes cats and has two at home but her husband told her not to bring anymore home. She said she enjoys sitting with the cats, interacting with them and feeding them treats.

9 Lives Boutique, 835 Geneva St. in Lake Geneva, is a resale shop owned by the shelter and run by volunteers. It opened in 2007 and features a variety of donated merchandise including jewelry, furniture, designer clothing and housewares.

Financial donations can be made numerous ways including a one-time donation, memberships that offer varying levels beginning at $9 a month and include discounts on shelter gear and adoption fees, even aluminum cans, which can be dropped off at the shelter in bags.

There is a grocery receipt rebate program at Sentry in Walworth, Burlington and Twin Lakes, and Frank’s Piggly Wiggly in Elkhorn and East Troy. Customers turn in their receipts to Lakeland Animal Shelter to help the shelter receive 1 percent of the qualifying total.

The shelter hosts four major fundraisers each year: Second Chances Charity Dinner, Shelter Scramble, Sip ‘n Purr, and Whisker Walk.

The majority of the donations the shelter receives, Perry said, is from individuals including people requesting donations in lieu of gifts for birthdays, weddings and other special occasions.

“A lot of kids are doing that, asking for donations for the shelter and then bringing them here. It’s really neat because it’s their idea and comes from their heart,” she said.

Lakeland Animal Shelter is at 3615 State Road 67, Delavan and is open noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday. For more information call 262-723-1000, visit lakelandanimalshelter. org or follow Lakeland Animal Shelter on Facebook.

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by Vicky Wedig STAFF WRITER

A Genoa City author has undertaken his first film-making venture, turning his book “The Flickering Light” into a movie with the same name.

Robb Chase’s novels are in the fantasy genre, and “The Flickering Light,” published in 2014, centers on the idea that “there is darkness in the hearts of us all, but there is also light,” Chase said.

Chase gathered a cast and crew of about 20 people to film the movie over three to four weeks in April and May at the Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Camp in Oregon, Ill., southwest of Rockford. His star is a 13-year-old girl from western Missouri, Amanda Brade, who plays 15-year-old Millaney, the main character in the movie.

The 90-minute film starts with a young boy walking through a snowy canyon – filmed at a state park in Illinois in March – holding a dagger dripping with blood.

A flower blows across the icy ground and stops next to the boy’s boot. The boy drops

the dagger and picks up the flower.

The film then skips ahead 10 years, and the boy, now a young man, is on house arrest for the crime he committed as a boy, and the audience learns the boy was possessed by a spirit. The boy meets a young woman, Millaney, who awakens the spirit within him that’s been dormant for years.

Chase said the movie was filmed on a $6,000 budget, the bulk of which was feeding and housing the cast and crew at the campground during filming. He said he rented some props, bought costumes at Goodwill, played two parts himself and has yet to pay his cast and crew.

“Most of them do it for the exposure and demo reel,” he said.

Chase said he has some editing and “tweaking” left to do on the movie including a voiceover from an actress but will be ready to show the film in a couple of weeks.

The movie is set in medieval times, and Chase said he had some difficulty concealing some of the modern elements of

the campground where the movie was shot.

He hopes movie-goers will overlook those things and appreciate the story behind his debut film.

Some of the movie-making tricks Chase used included using a leaf-blower to move the flower across the frozen ground in the opening scene and then editing the sound of the leaf blower out.

Chase will have a test run of the movie at 6 p.m. March 3 at 332 Fellows, 332 Fellows Road, Genoa City.

The movie will be shown for free, and moviegoers can order food from 332 Fellows’ menu. The bar and restaurant’s specialties are burgers, French onion soup and homemade chips.

Chase said he is looking for other venues to show the movie and has his own projector and screen to show the film in facilities without movie equipment.

The author said writing books and making movies is at the root of one of mankind’s oldest traditions.

“I’ve always loved telling stories,” he said.

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Museum will host Tuesdays @ Two program The Geneva Lake Museum will have the following Tuesdays @ Two programs through March: • Feb. 6 – The Birthplace of Mardi Gras. Ken Cramer will talk about Mardi Gras, which originated in Mobile, Ala., and began years before New Orleans was founded.

• Feb. 13 – Beer Barons on Geneva Lake and their Milwaukee Neighbors. Michael Rehberg, of Black Point Estate, will talk about what the Seipps, Lefens, Wackers, cooks, Maytags, Uihleins and Weisses have in common; • Feb. 20 – Geneva Inn–Our History.

A representative of the Geneva Inn will present the history of the local overlooking

Button’s Bay; • Feb. 27 – Lucius Newberry Discovery.

Beill Ehrhardt will tell the story of three divers who discovered the wreckage of the Geneva Lake passenger boat in 1982; • March 6 – Birkebeiner Cross Country Race. Freelance writer Sandra Machaj will talk about the nation’s largest crosscountry event that originated in Norway in 1206; • March 13 – Veterans Museum of Elkhorn. James Boardman will talk about the Veterans Museum and its expansion; • March 20 – Iroquois Theater Fire of 1903. Bob McCormick will talk about the Chicago disaster; • March 27 – to be announced.

Orchestra’s annual gala set for Feb. 10 The Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra will have its annual gala fundraiser Feb. 10 at the Riviera Ballroom, 812 Wrigley Drive.

This year’s theme is “Set the Stage,” and the event will feature tunes from movies, TV shows, Broadway, opera and ballet. Hors d’oeuvres and wine and beer will be serves, a silent auction will take place and the orchestra’s big band will play music for dancing.

Tickets cost $60 per person. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the orchestra begins playing at 7 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at lakegenevaorchestra.org.

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