IT’S COMIN’ UP MARCH 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.
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Bobby Horton; Songs and Stories of the Civil War –Dressed as a 19th Century performer, using instruments of the period, Bobby Horton explores the stories of the North and South through the music they loved. Show begins at 7 p.m. at the Big Foot High School Auditorium, 401 Devils La., Walworth. Tickets are $25 and $30 for adults and $5 for those younger than 18. For tickets, visit: www.bigfootfinearts.org or call 262-275-2117.
5-6 Hovercraft Ice Rides –
Experience a hovercraft winter style. Put on your snow gear, and settle into one of two hovercraft and enjoy a two-mile ride around Geneva Bay hovering up to 6 inches over the ice. The ride will include controlled 360-degree spins and sidewinder slides. Hovercraft travel over land, water, snow, ice, and mud. Rides depart from the Williams Bay boat launch, 41 E Geneva St. Tickets are $35 per person. Rides can be booked online at hovercraftrides.com
9 Let’s talk plants – Join horticulturist and owner of Bella Botanica, Tracy Hankwitz, for an online gardening discussion. Each month’s discussion will feature a different topic. In March, the pollinator discussion continues as we talk about native trees and shrubs to add to our landscapes as well as a few design strategies. Ask questions and share your own experiences with the group in this fun, interactive Zoom event. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. and lasts for about 60 minutes. Workshop is free, but participants need to reserve a ticket online at bellabotanicaboutique.com. 19 Little Monsters: A Tribute to
Lady Gaga – Cynthia Starich stars at Lady Gaga in Little Monsters, the Midwest’s only tribute to this iconic performer. The act features live vocals, dancers, dramatic costumes, and unapologetic self-expression. The show will take place in the Geneva Ballroom at Lake Lawn Resort. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. Tickets and additional information are available at lakelawnresort.com.
25 Lofi Friday at Baker House –
Lofi Fridays started as a way to promote new genres and support upcoming local artists and expand the scope of live music in Lake Geneva. You can expect to hear
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anything from classic jazz records on vinyl to the latest dance music of 2021; live surf music, hip hop producers and MCs and more. The hosts, Sunny Daze and DJ Illya, have created a platform for local musicians, producers and DJs to share their craft with the community. Every event, which is hosted from 7 to 11 p.m. on the fourth Friday of every month, will feature a performance from a local musician. The Baker House is at 327 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva.
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Ongoing events Ice Castles – The frozen attraction is again located at Geneva National Resort, 1091 Hidden Cottage Cir., Lake Geneva. The award-winning icy structure is built on site using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists. They structure includes LED-lit sculptures, frozen thrones, ice-carved tunnels, slides, fountains and more. The photo-worthy Ice Castles will last into late February or early March, weather permitting. Dates, hours and ticket prices are available online at icecastles.com. Outdoor igloo dining experiences – Several area restaurants and resorts offer outdoor winter dining and socializing in heated, transparent igloos. Hours and prices vary, so call ahead for reservations and information. Among the restaurants offering service are: Grand Geneva Resort, 262-2457620; Lake Lawn Resort, 262-728-7950; Pier 290, 262-245-2100; The Ridge, 262-245-7000. Tristan Crist Magic Theater – 609 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. One of a kind performer that wows audiences with with, jaw-dropping illusions and gut-wrenching escapes! For show dates and times call 262248-0505 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-ofthe-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.
MARCH 2022
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