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Fourth festivities abound

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Town of Delavan
July 3: Fireworks, music and food at Community Park, Highway 50 and South Shore Drive, (262) 740-2335.

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July 4: Daylong celebration with music, food, games. Parade at 3 p.m., fireworks at dusk. Most activities at Veterans Park.

Sixth annual Let Freedom Ring Canoe and Kayak Regatta, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Lake Comus, (262) 949-1182. » Read More


Ramsey Lewis kicks off Music by the Lake season Saturday

The Ramsey Lewis Trio performs June 27 at Music by the Lake.

The Ramsey Lewis Trio performs June 27 at Music by the Lake.

WILLIAMS BAY — Musical lovers can catch another impressive slate of performances at the Ferro Pavilion beginning with the June 27 appearance of the Ramsey Lewis Trio.

Other headliners for the Music by the Lake lineup include Johan Stengard on July 26, Michael Bolton on Aug. 1 and a tribute to James Taylor on Aug. 15.

The Natalie Cole concert, originally scheduled for Aug. 8, has been canceled.

For tickets, call (262) 245-8501 or (866) 843-5200, or e-mail to mbtl@aurora.edu. For information, go online to www.musicbythelake.com.

For a preview, read the e-edition of Weekender HERE.

For lodging, dining and event guide, visit www.greatgenevagetaway.com


Music by the Lake

7:30 p.m. June 27 - Ramsey Lewis Trio.
4 p.m. July 12 - Classical spotlight concert featuring Thomas Hampson.
7:30 p.m. July 18 and 4 p.m. July 19 - “Madama Butterfly.”
4 p.m. July 26 - Johan Stengard.
7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 - Michael Bolton.
7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 - “Sweet Baby James” James Taylor tribute concert.


These are my favorite things to do in Walworth County

The Elkhorn Antique Flea Market is always a popular attraction.

The Elkhorn Antique Flea Market is always a popular attraction.

By Lynn Greene
Senior Editor

Like many youngsters who have the same desire, no matter their hometown, I escaped from my growing-up place right after high school. It didn’t take long to figure out what I missed, and like so many visitors to our county, I came back often to enjoy the things I missed most. Nowadays, I live here for good, so I’m a tourist in my own backyard. » Read More


A special weekend for women in Lake Geneva

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Socializing, fun and relaxation

by Matt Dolbey for Women’s Weekender

The Women’s Weekend in Lake Geneva, April 24-26, promises to take women away from the stresses of the world and focus on wellness and relaxation. » Read More


Expo helps you ‘build something special’

A variety of custom-made birdhouses will be raffled off during the Lakeland Builders Association New Home and Remodeling Expo. Terry Mayer/Photo

A variety of custom-made birdhouses will be raffled off during the Lakeland Builders Association New Home and Remodeling Expo. Terry Mayer/Photo

LBA New Home and Remodeling Expo March 28-29

Looking to build something special? You can, after a visit to the Lakeland Builders Association New Home and Remodeling Expo. » Read More


Gone to the dogs - Lakeland Players present ‘Sylvia’

Kate, played by Mina Miller, left, attempts to control her dog, Sylvia, played by Debbie Gustafson, during a recent rehearsal for the Lakeland Players’ “Sylvia.” Don Koehnke/Photo

Kate, played by Mina Miller, left, attempts to control her dog, Sylvia, played by Debbie Gustafson, during a recent rehearsal for the Lakeland Players’ “Sylvia.” / Don Koehnke photo


ELKHORN — The stage has long been the place where the heart-warming love scenes found in romantic literature come to life. » Read More


Fair promotes health and wellness for women

Dr. Gail Kopin will be among many presenters at the Women’s Resource Fair. Photo provided

Dr. Gail Kopin will be among many presenters at the Women’s Resource Fair. / Photo provided

Women looking for wellness and relaxation all in one place will be heading to Lake Geneva for the annual Women’s Resource Fair, March 6-7. » Read More


A creative collaboration

Madeline Olson as Susanna and Duncan Doherty as Figaro rehearse a scene for the upcoming performance of “The Marriage of Figaro,” a collaboration between the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Theatre/Dance and Music departments. Photo by Sarah Altermatt/for Weekender

Madeline Olson as Susanna and Duncan Doherty as Figaro rehearse a scene for the upcoming performance of “The Marriage of Figaro,” a collaboration between the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Theatre/Dance and Music departments. Sarah Altermatt/Photo

Using a combination of talents, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Theatre/Dance Department and Department of Music are collaborating to produce Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro.” » Read More


Winter’s gone to the dogs

A brave soul dives into frigid water during last year’s Freeze Fest. The annual Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics. Terry Mayer/Photo

A brave soul dives into frigid water during last year’s Freeze Fest. The annual Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics. Terry Mayer/Photo

WHITEWATER — It isn’t the Iditarod, Alaska’s famous 1,150-mile sled-dog race, but kids can catch a ride in a dog-drawn cart from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Whitewater’s Irvin L. Young Library during the city’s annual Freeze Fest. » Read More


Whitewater High School’s winter comedy

Lucita, played by Anahi Rodriguez attacks Phil, played by Sean MacKenzie while Sydney, played by Bryce Wilson tries to break up the ruckus. WWHSP photo

Lucita, played by Anahi Rodriguez attacks Phil, played by Sean MacKenzie while Sydney, played by Bryce Wilson tries to break up the ruckus.

The Whitewater High School Players are still full of the Dickens during their winter presentation, “Inspecting Carol.”

Performances of this comedy of errors will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday in the Whitewater High School Auditorium. » Read More