Events for August 16-22, 2015

Gazette staff

May 15, 2015

Sunday, Aug. 16

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

Rock County Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, Nature's Touch Garden Center, 5013 W. Highway 11, Janesville. Runs Sundays, May 17 through Oct. 25. Features fresh produce, meat vendors, flowers, baked goods, crafts and more.

Chicken barbecue at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, North Goodrich Park, Madison Avenue and Janesville Street, Milton. Stop by Milton's North Goodrich Park to enjoy a chicken barbecue meal, hot dogs or brats. Music and raffles are also part of the afternoon fun. Across the street, the Milton Historical Society will hold its annual Arts and Crafts on the Lawn starting at 9 a.m. The day is hosted by the Milton Area Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Garden Bridal Expo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Rotary Botanical Gardens will be staged with chairs, decor and creative embellishments to give prospective brides and grooms the chance to shop for wedding vendors. Event is co-sponored by the gardens and Best Events Catering. Call 608-752-3885 or 608-755-4123 for more information.

Riverside Music Festival from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, Riverside Park, 2200 Parkside Drive, Janesville. Call 608-755-3030. Three music groups will be featured along with a wine and beer tent, shuffleboard games and other family activities. The Janesville Noon Lions Club will sell roasted chicken dinners between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. or until sold out.

Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.

Jazz Fest at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Featuring New South Rampart Street Paraders, Chicagoland Jazz Quartet and the Groove Hotel.

Rock Aqua Jays water ski shows at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St., Janesville. Call 608-754-9849. Performances feature human pyramids, barefoot skiers, acrobatics, a ballet line, swivel line and doubles. They are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome, and concessions are available.

Monday, Aug. 17

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Country and flea market from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Sharon. Items for sale include farm and horticultural products, honey, arts and crafts, jewelry, furniture, household items, clothing, books, DVDs and tools.

Dancing At Harry's Place from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Harry C. Moore Pavilion, Riverside Park, 1240 Riverside Drive, Beloit. Free dance lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. with open dance from 8 to 9 p.m. Call 608-362-0964 or visit friendsofriverfront.com. Offered Mondays from June through August.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Antemeridians Book Club at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Eager Free Public Library, 39 W. Main St., Evansville. Call 608-882-2260. "Unbroken: A World War II Airman's Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption" by Laure Hillenbrand. Copies are available at the library.

Bike Night and Live Music Under the Stars from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Kutter Harley-Davidson, 3223 N. Pontiac Drive, Janesville. Call 608-757-0880. Held every Tuesday in June, July and August, rain or shine. All wheels are welcome. Features food, live music and beer garden, with proceeds benefiting that week's nonprofit organization.

Fort Atkinson Community Cruise Night from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Jones Park, corner of Park Street and Janesville Avenue, Fort Atkinson.

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.

Venetian Festival at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Flat Iron, Seminary and Library parks, Lake Geneva. Live music, boat parade, carnival, craft fair, food, fireworks. Sponsored by the Lake Geneva Jaycees. For more information visit venetianfest.com.

Garden Talk and Walk from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Mark Dwyer, Rotary Botanical Gardens' horticulture director, and Janice Peterson of the horticulture staff will present "The Thomas Jefferson Garden: Honoring One of America's Founding Foodies." A guided tour through the Thomas Jefferson Garden will be offered. Cost: $10.00-$15.00.

Rock Aqua Jays water ski shows at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St., Janesville. Call 608-754-9849. Performances feature human pyramids, barefoot skiers, acrobatics, a ballet line, swivel line and doubles. They are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome, and concessions are available.

Mystery Book Club from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Milton Public Library, 430 E. High St., Milton. Call 608-868-7462. Enjoyable, informal discussions with Milton mystery buff Ethel Himmel. This group generally meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Anyone who has read the book is welcome to attend. Call 608-868-7462 for more information. Summer books include "Haunted Ground" by Erin Hart (May 20), "A Place of Execution" by Val McDermid (June 17), "The Guards" by Ken Bruen (July 15) and "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold (Aug. 19).

Thursday, Aug. 20

Lake Geneva Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, Aug. 20, Horticultural Hall, 330 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Call 262-325-4753. Runs every Thursday from May 14 through Oct. 29. For more information, call 262-745-9341 or visit horticulturalhall.com.

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Delavan Fresh Market from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Tower Park, 100 block of Walworth Ave., Delavan. Farmers market offers veggies, fruits, breads, cheeses, flowers, soaps, eggs and other items.

Venetian Festival at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Flat Iron, Seminary and Library parks, Lake Geneva. Live music, boat parade, carnival, craft fair, food, fireworks. Sponsored by the Lake Geneva Jaycees. For more information visit venetianfest.com.

Concerts in the Park from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. For more information, visit lakegenevawi.com.

Victorious Brass at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Group is from East Delavan Baptist Church.

Smarty Party: Trivia from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Bushel & Peck's, 328 State St., Beloit. Three rounds of four questions each and a bonus round. Offered every Thursday

Friday, Aug. 21

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

East Troy Farmers Market from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, East Troy Village Square. Runs each Friday from May 22 to Oct. 2.

Venetian Festival at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Flat Iron, Seminary and Library parks, Lake Geneva. Live music, boat parade, carnival, craft fair, food, fireworks. Sponsored by the Lake Geneva Jaycees. For more information visit venetianfest.com.

Movie on the Big Lawn: "Gnomeo & Juliet" at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Harry C. Moore Pavilion, Riverside Park, 1240 Riverside Drive, Beloit. Movie is shown on a 50-foot inflatable screen. Call 608-362-0964 or visit friendsofriverfront.com.

Movie in the Park at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Optimist Park, 4201 Ruger Ave., Janesville. "Paddington" will be shown. Those who attend should bring blankets and lawn chairs. Barrel rides will be given before the movie, and concessions will be available. In cases of inclement weather, movies will be rescheduled for the next night.

Saturday, Aug. 22

Whitewater Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Winchester True Value Hardware parking lot, 1415 W. Main St., Whitewater. Market runs every Saturday through Nov. 21.

Janesville Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, West Wall Street between North River and North Jackson streets, downtown Janesville. Featuring fresh produce, apples, berries, meats, eggs, honey, baked goods, plants, soaps, hand cream, herbs and weekly entertainment.

Elkhorn Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Veterans Park, 100 W. Walworth St., Elkhorn. Runs every Saturday from June 6 to Oct. 10.

Beloit Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, State and Grand streets, downtown Beloit. Call 608-365-0150.. Runs every Saturday through Oct. 31.

Orfordville Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 303 E. Beloit St., Orfordville. Runs Saturdays through Oct. 3. Call 608-921-7410 or visit facebook.com/orfordvillefarmersmarket.

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Nature Nooks, similar to Little Library structures, were painted and embellished by local artists and will be showcased in the botanical gardens June 1 through Sept. 1 before being auctioned off Sept. 13.

Evansville Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Creekside Place, 102 Maple St., Evansville. Call 608-882-0407. Call (608) 728-8208.

Edgerton Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Central Park, 310 N. Main St., Edgerton. Offers produce, organic lotions, fresh plants, honey products, woodcarvings and woodcarving demonstrations. Call 608-212-8303 or visit Edgerton Community Farmers Market on Facebook. Runs every Saturday through Oct. 31.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Helen Jeffris Wood Museum Center, 426 N. Jackson St., Janesville. Call 608-756-4509. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, $2 for children ages 6-17, free to society members, veterans and Tallman House tour guests. For more information, call 608-756-4509.

Venetian Festival at noon Saturday, Aug. 22, Flat Iron, Seminary and Library parks, Lake Geneva. Live music, boat parade, carnival, craft fair, food, fireworks. Sponsored by the Lake Geneva Jaycees. For more information visit venetianfest.com.

Veterans festival from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Kutter Harley-Davidson, 3223 N. Pontiac Drive, Janesville. Call 608-757-0880. Festival features food from the Pork Producers of America, beer garden, live music from 3 to 5 p.m., 50/50 raffle and military ceremony at 5 p.m. Sponsored by Veterans United for Veterans, a group that includes Vietnam Veterans of America, Disabled American Vets, Military Order of the Purple Heart and American Legion. Held rain or shine; open to the public.

Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.

Glenn Davis Blues Commission at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Blues music.

Glenn Davis Blues Commission at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Blues music.