IT’S COMIN’ UP MAY 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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Lake Geneva Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music – Join the symphony for its last chamber music concert of the 2021-2022 season. The concert will feature the LGSO Woodwind Quintet, Prevailing Winds: Eileen Weyrauch, flute; Sue Newman, oboe; Tim Graf, clarinet; Liz Ehlert, horn; and Derek Kane, bassoon, among other performances. The concert is free will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 700 N. Bloomfield Rd., Lake Geneva, beginning at 3 p.m.
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Mansion – Who’s ready to get all dazzled up to experience an exciting Kentucky Derby party at Maxwell? Wear your biggest hats and bowties and get ready for a wonderful afternoon watching the races. Signature Derby cocktails will be served and prizes will be award to the best dressed. 1:30 p.m. to midnight at the Maxwell Mansion, 304 S. Wells St., Lake Geneva. 262-248-9711
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Mothers Day brunch at Lake Lawn Resort – Celebrate that special lady at Lake Lawn Resort for a Mother’s Day brunch buffet. Each leading lady will receive a fresh cut flower, unlimited champagne, and entry into the Calladora Spa giveaway where she could win a complimentary 50-minute Image Skincare facial. Adults $60, Children 4-12 years $22. Prices are inclusive of 20% service charge and sales tax.
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Lake Geneva Jaycees Pub and Grub Crawl – Enjoy some of Lake Geneva’s finest restaurants and pubs to help raise money for Walworth County Veterans. The Jaycees will be selling wristbands for $25 each April 27-30 Spring Fashion providing various discounts at participating Week in Downtown Lake Geneva – A businesses. Each location will post a special complimentary ticket entitles participants to menu for the event. Tickets may be purchased shop at more than 25 local boutiques and online at pubcrawl.lakegenevajaycees.org. receive specials at each location. Prize drawings and demonstrations are included in the fun. VIP 13-15 Lake Geneva Women’s tickets at $25 and $40 levels entitle participants Weekend – Get your friends together and join to additional activities and benefits. For a three-day, fun-filled weekend in Lake Geneva. additional information, visit streetsoflakegeneva. The weekend will offer a blend of relaxation, com. learning, wellness, pampering, shopping, wining and dining. Plan the perfect weekend by April 23-May 1 Lake Geneva selecting from several offerings of workshops, Restaurant Week – Make plans to enjoy wellness events, and social events including a a culinary adventure around the Lake Geneva cocktail and music cruise on Geneva Lake. The region Dozens of the area’s restaurants will event begins with a rip-roaring 1920’s-themed feature exclusive breakfast, lunch and dinner kick-off party at the historic Riviera Ballroom. menus created just for Restaurant Week. For tickets and additional information, visit With each meal at a participating restaurant, lakegenevawomensweekend.com. diners will receive a ballot to vote for a charity to receive a monetary donation from the Restaurant Week Charity Check sponsor. See visitlakegeneva.com for full details about restaurant week, including participating restaurants and featured menus.
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Streets of Lake Geneva Wine Walk – Event features a day full of fun in Downtown Lake Geneva. Tickets include 4-oz. stemless wine glass; wine samples at each location; snacks along the way and a goodie bag. Must be 21 to participate in the event. Valid ID will be required at check-in. Tickets are $42 in advance. Designated driver tickets are available at $15 each. Visit www.streetsoflakegeneva.com/ winewalk for tickets and additional information.
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. Live Music Weekends – at Studio Winery and Geneva Distilling. 401 Sheridan Springs Rd., Lake Geneva. Live music every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m., usually blues or classic rock on the best sound system in Southeastern Wisconsin. Enjoy the music while sipping on a glass of wine, or a craft cocktail. Light bites also available. List of performers is posted on the website: studiowinery.com. 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 262-248-0505 or visit www. lakegenevamagic.com. MAY 2022
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