Events for July 12-18, 2015
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Cars that Time Forgot from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Lake Lawn Resort, 2400 E. Geneva St., Delavan. Call 800-338-5253. Display of popular cars from a variety of eras.
Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 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, July 12, 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, July 12, 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. Sunday, July 12, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.
Eddie Cash Show at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Oldies and classics concert.
Music by the Lake: John Pizzarelli Quartet at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Ferro Pavilion, George Williams College of Aurora University, 350 Constance Blvd., Williams Bay. Call 262-245-8501. Ticket cost varies. For more information, call 262-245-8501 or visit musicbythelake.com.
Twilight in the Park concerts from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Veterans Park, downtown Brodhead. Food is available for purchase before and during the concerts. Bring your own lawn chairs. Call 608-897-4481.
Rock Aqua Jays water ski shows at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12, 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, July 13
Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, July 13, 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, July 13, 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.
Yoga from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday, July 13, UW-Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville. Call 608-758-6565. Offered Mondays from June 8 to Aug. 10. Call 608-758-6565, ext. 360, for more information.
Dancing At Harry's Place from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday, July 13, 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, July 14
Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 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, July 14, 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, July 14, 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, July 15
Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 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, July 15, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.
Junior beef steak cookout from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Call 262-723-3228.
Steak cookout from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Call 262-723-3228. For more information, call 262-723-3228 or visit walworthcountyfair.com.
Mystery Book Club from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 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).
Rock Aqua Jays water ski shows at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 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.
Thursday, July 16
Lake Geneva Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 16, 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, July 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.
"Caches & Curios" exhibit from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, July 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.
Delavan Fresh Market from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Tower Park, 100 block of Walworth Ave., Delavan. Farmers market offers veggies, fruits, breads, cheeses, flowers, soaps, eggs and other items.
Evening garden seminar from 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Rotary Gardens, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville. Call 608-752-3885. Mark Dwyer, director of horticulture at Rotary Botanical Gardens, will present "Gardening Vertically." Cost: $7.00-$10.00.
Concerts in the Park from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Flat Iron Park, 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. For more information, visit lakegenevawi.com.
Susan Studier reading from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Edgerton Books and Art, 4 W. Fulton St., Edgerton. Susan Studier's book, “Tainted Rye Crisp," is the true story of Frances Wetter and her family's journey through her mental illness and commitment to a state hospital for the insane. Reading is sponsored by the Edgerton Alumni Foundation. Light refreshments will be served. Call 608-501-7601.
Concerts in the Park at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont St., Whitewater.
Triune Lutheran Church concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Concert will feature the choir.
Smarty Party: Trivia from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Bushel & Peck's, 328 State St., Beloit. Three rounds of four questions each and a bonus round. Offered every Thursday
Friday, July 17
Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, July 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. Friday, July 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.
East Troy Farmers Market from 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, July 17, East Troy Village Square. Runs each Friday from May 22 to Oct. 2.
Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days from 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, July 17, downtown Edgerton. Event features a carnival, arts in the park, a car show, baseball and softball, a parade, truck pulls, lawnmower races, live music, food and more. Call 608-751-2258 or visit edgertontobaccodays.com.
Music at Harry's Place from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, July 17, 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.
Movie in the Park at 7 p.m. Friday, July 17, Optimist Park, 4201 Ruger Ave., Janesville. "Frozen" will be shown, with barrel rides offered beforehand. Moviegoers should bring blankets or lawn chairs. Concessions will be sold. In case of inclement weather, the movie will be rescheduled for the next night.
Elkhorn Holton Band summer concert series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, Sunset Park, 320 Devendorf St., Elkhorn. Free concert every Friday from June 12 to July 17.
Saturday, July 18
Whitewater Farmers Market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 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, July 18, 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, July 18, 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, July 18, 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, July 18, 303 E. Beloit St., Orfordville. Runs Saturdays through Oct. 3. Call 608-921-7410 or visit facebook.com/orfordvillefarmersmarket.
Edgerton Tobacco Heritage Days from 8 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Saturday, July 18, downtown Edgerton. Event features a carnival, arts in the park, a car show, baseball and softball, a parade, truck pulls, lawnmower races, live music, food and more. Call 608-751-2258 or visit edgertontobaccodays.com.
Nature Nook garden art display from 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, July 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.
Evansville Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 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, July 18, 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, July 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.
Cattle sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Walworth County Fairgrounds, 411 E. Court St., Elkhorn. Call 262-723-3228. For more information, call 262-723-3228 or visit walworthcountyfair.com.
Brodhead Historical Depot Museum from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 1108 1st Center Ave., Brodhead.. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visit brodheadhistory.org.
Lisvette Duran at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Hispanic music.
Tejano Express at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Phoenix Park band shell, 111 E. Wisconsin St., Delavan. Tejano music.
Music by the Lake: BoDeans at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Ferro Pavilion, George Williams College of Aurora University, 350 Constance Blvd., Williams Bay. Call 262-245-8501. Ticket cost varies. For more information, call 262-245-8501 or visit musicbythelake.com.