Events for August 23-29, 2015

Gazette staff

May 15, 2015

Sunday, Aug. 23

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 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. 23, 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.

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 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 Sunday, Aug. 23, 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.

Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.

Rock Aqua Jays water ski shows at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 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. 24

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 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. 24, 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.

Dancing At Harry's Place from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 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. 25

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 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. 25, 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.

Bike Night and Live Music Under the Stars from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 26

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 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. 26, 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. 26, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.

Evening garden seminar from 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Mark Dwyer, horticulture director at Rotary Botanical Gardens, will present "Tough Perennials." Cost: $7.00-$10.00.

Rock Aqua Jays water ski shows at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 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.

Concerts in the Park from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Central Park, 310 N. Main St., Edgerton. The Arts Council of Edgerton sponsors this series of free outdoor concerts with help from local organizations and individuals. Concerts feature the Edgerton Teen Center and local musicians (June 17), singer/songwriter Stephanie Erin Brill (July 8), Steve Doiel and Borrowed Angels (July 22) and Red Hot Horn Dawgs (Aug. 26). Visit artscounciledgerton.com.

Thursday, Aug. 27

Lake Geneva Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, Aug. 27, 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. 27, 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. 27, 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. 27, Tower Park, 100 block of Walworth Ave., Delavan. Farmers market offers veggies, fruits, breads, cheeses, flowers, soaps, eggs and other items.

Concerts in the Park from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. For more information, visit lakegenevawi.com.

Memoir writing workshop from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Edgerton Books and Art, 4 W. Fulton St., Edgerton. Local resident Cindi Swanson will help participants tell their stories. Sponsored by the Edgerton Alumni Foundation. Light refreshments will be served. Call 608-501-7601.

Heritage Fest from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Music during the four-day festival includes La Luz del Mundo Church Choir on Thursday, Aug. 27; Dangerous Folk and Ladies Must Swing on Friday, Aug. 28; 1st Brigade Band and El Folklorico National on Saturday, Aug. 29; and The Hollands and Dixie Doodlers on Sunday, Aug. 30.

Smarty Party: Trivia from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Bushel & Peck's, 328 State St., Beloit. Three rounds of four questions each and a bonus round. Offered every Thursday

Friday, Aug. 28

Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 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. 28, 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. 28, East Troy Village Square. Runs each Friday from May 22 to Oct. 2.

Heritage Fest from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Music during the four-day festival includes La Luz del Mundo Church Choir on Thursday, Aug. 27; Dangerous Folk and Ladies Must Swing on Friday, Aug. 28; 1st Brigade Band and El Folklorico National on Saturday, Aug. 29; and The Hollands and Dixie Doodlers on Sunday, Aug. 30.

Music at Harry's Place from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, Harry C. Moore Pavilion, Riverside Park, 1240 Riverside Drive, Beloit. Live music with food vendors. Runs Fridays, June 19-Sept. 11, with the exception of Aug. 7. Call 608-362-0964 or visit friendsofriverfront.com.

Maxwell Street Days on Friday, Aug. 28, downtown Lake Geneva. Browse retailers selling antiques, crafts, produce and more Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 262-248-4416 or visit lakegenevawi.com.

Saturday, Aug. 29

Whitewater Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 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. 29, 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. 29, 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. 29, 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. 29, 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. 29, 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. 29, 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. 29, 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.

All American Pro Rodeo Horse Show at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Highway 11 at South Footville Road, Footville .

"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 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. Saturday, Aug. 29, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.

Heritage Fest from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Music during the four-day festival includes La Luz del Mundo Church Choir on Thursday, Aug. 27; Dangerous Folk and Ladies Must Swing on Friday, Aug. 28; 1st Brigade Band and El Folklorico National on Saturday, Aug. 29; and The Hollands and Dixie Doodlers on Sunday, Aug. 30.

Maxwell Street Days on Saturday, Aug. 29, downtown Lake Geneva. Browse retailers selling antiques, crafts, produce and more Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 262-248-4416 or visit lakegenevawi.com.