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Sharing the wonders of the universe! The University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley Barlow Planetarium has generously provided 2 tickets for each of this year's 18 “Your Ticket” drawings. Visit www.barlowplanetarium.org for more information about this wonderful planetarium.

Field of Scenes is a drive-in theater on Highway 55 in Freedom, open to the first 300 cars each night, Tuesday through Sunday! Field of Scenes opened in 2003, and shows two movies a night, weather permitting. Visit www.fieldofscenes.biz for movie listings and showtimes!

* January 7,8,9 – UWFox Theatre presents "Forever Plaid" – 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. performances at the James W Perry Hall at UW Fox Valley. This deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers killed in a car crash in the 1950s on their way to their first big concert - and now miraculously revived for the posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams and perform the show that never was! For more information or for tickets, call 920-832-2857 or 920-832-2646, or write to susan.rabideau@uwc.edu.

* January 9 – Paper Valley Roller Girls Double Header Derby – All home bouts held at Skaters Edge, 5714 Integrity Way, Appleton. Doors open at 6:00, action starts at 6:30! www.papervalleyrollergirls.com

* January 16 – Gallery Concert & Wine Tasting - Fox Valley Symphony Musicians – 7:00 p.m. Brian Groner, Music Director

* January 22 – Fox Cities Ice Dogs Hockey! – 8:00 p.m at the Appleton Family Ice Center, located in Memorial Park. Click on www.icedogshockey.net for schedule and details!

* January 23 – Fox Cities Ice Dogs Hockey! – 7:30 p.m at the Appleton Family Ice Center, located in Memorial Park. Click on www.icedogshockey.net for schedule and details!

* January 22-23 – Little Chute Players present "Pillow Talk" – 7:00 p.m. Little Chute Area School District Auditorium. Adapted from the screenplay by Stanley Shapiro and Maurice Richlin, which was based on a story by Russell Rouse & Clarence Green. Adapted for stage by Christopher Sergel. Tickets available in High School office beginning January 13, or at the door. General admission, $7.00; students & seniors $5.00.

* January 23 – Weidner Center Presents "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" and other Eric Carle favorites! – 11:00 a.m. This triple-bill includes "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", "Little Cloud" and "Mixed Up Chameleon". These whimsical tales have enchanted generations, and the Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia's acclaimed stage adaptation teaches as well as entertains! Tickets available online at www.wcpresents.com or by calling 1-800-328-TKTS. All seats are $8.

* February 4-6, 11-13 - UWFox Theatre presents "Doubt" – 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. performances at the Lucia Baehman Theatre at UW-Fox Valley. A brilliant drama set in a Catholic school in the Bronx in 1964. For more information or for tickets, call 920-832-2857 or 920-832-2646, or write to susan.rabideau@uwc.edu.

* February 5, 6, 7 - Freedom High School presents Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" - Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. For ticket information, call Lori MacNamara at 788-7940.

* February 6 – Paper Valley Roller Girls Double Header Derby – All home bouts held at Skaters Edge, 5714 Integrity Way, Appleton. Doors open at 6:00, action starts at 6:30! www.papervalleyrollergirls.com

* February 6 – Hollywood Pops - Fox Valley Symphony – 7:30 p.m. Music Director - Brian Groner www.foxvalleysymphony.com

* February 12, 13, 14 – Fox Valleyaires Barbershop Chapter offers 'Singing Valentines'– 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Your singing Valentine includes a visit from four Barbershoppers, a long-stem red rose, card with sentiments, and a digital picture for the recipient. All for $35. For more information call (Feb 8-14) 734-9495 or visit www.foxvalleyaires.com.

* February 16 – 'Til Death Do Us Part: Late Night Catechism – Weidner Center for the Performing Arts - Fort Howard Hall - UW-Green Bay, February 16-19, 7:30 p.m; February 20-22 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Weidner Center Ticket Office 800-328-TKTS or buy online at www.WCPresents.com. The latest class in this sinfully funny series! Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a session with the country's feistiest couples counselor!

* February 19 – Fox Cities Ice Dogs Hockey! – 7:30 p.m at the Appleton Family Ice Center, located in Memorial Park. Click on www.icedogshockey.net for schedule and details!

* February 20 – Fox Cities Ice Dogs Hockey! – 7:30 p.m at the Appleton Family Ice Center, located in Memorial Park. Click on www.icedogshockey.net for schedule and details!

* February 20-21 & 25-28 – Valley Home Builders Association Winter Wonderland of Homes – Weekends 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., weekdays 5:00 to 8:00 Beginning February 20, tickets can be purchased at any of the 36 participating homes during event hours, as well as from the VHBA office. $10/adult, $5/child. See www.vhba.com for more details!

* February 26 – "The Pride of Wisconsin" UW-Madison Varsity Band – performing at Kimberly High School on Friday, February 26 at 7:00. General admission tickets are $10 for adults & $5 for children 10 and under. Tickets available at Express Convenience Centers, Heid Music, KHS Band office and at the door. All proceeds benefit the UW Band, KHS Band Department, and the Sherry Shoen Memorial Scholarship.

* February 27 – Shiocton Snowmobile Club Dance & Raffle – 8:00 - 12:00 River Rail, Shiocton. Music by Country Rewind Band. Tickets available from Club Members, Businesses or at the door.

* February 27 – Gustav Holst's "The Planets" – The Barlow Planetarium and the Fox Valley Symphony at the James W Perry Hall at the UW - Fox Valley. Showtimes 6:30 & 8:00 p.m. https://foxtickets.uwc.edu

* March 5, 6, 7 – Beja Shrine Circus – Brown County Arena. Friday, March 5 - 4:00, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 6 - 10:30, 3:00 & 7:30; Sunday, March 7 - 11:00 & 3:00. Tickets $14.00 each at Festival Foods beginning Jan 29, 2010, and Brown County Arena Box Office starting December 15. For more info click on www.bejashrine.org.

* March 6 - Bergstrom-Mahler Museum - "Basics of Drawing" - Join us for a 30-45 minute instructor-led lesson. Then go solo, try a variety of drawing materials that artists use, and make your own creation. Admission $5.00 per family. For more information, visit www.bergstrom-mahlermuseum.com.

* March 11 – Danu – Weidner Center for the Performing Arts - UW-Green Bay, March 11 - 7:30 p.m. Weidner Center Ticket Office 800-328-TKTS or buy online at www.WCPresents.com. Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danu is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Just in time for St Patrick's Day, Danu takes its audience on a musical journey to their native Ireland, offering a moving & memorable experience.

* March 11-13 – Kaukauna High School presents "Grease"! – Tickets on sale at the ticket office (766-6113 x5009), in the High School commons from 3-5 beginning March 1, and at the door 1 hour before each performance. Adults $10, students & seniors $7. Click here for more information www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/activities/Drama/grease.pdf

* March 12 – Fox Cities Ice Dogs Hockey! – 7:30 p.m at the Appleton Family Ice Center, located in Memorial Park. Click on www.icedogshockey.net for schedule and details!

* March 13 – All-Mozart Concert – Fox Valley Symphony, 7:30 p.m. See www.foxvalleysymphony.com for more details.

* March 20 – Fox Cities Ice Dogs Hockey! – 7:30 p.m at the Appleton Family Ice Center, located in Memorial Park. Click on www.icedogshockey.net for schedule and details!

* March 21 – Chaminade Chorus presents "Date Night with Chaminade" – 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 325 E Franklin St, Appleton. For more information visit www.chaminadechorus.com.
* March 25,26,27,28 – "The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play" – Xavier Fine Arts Theatre. This ecumenical production presents the story of Jesus' life through song, dance and dramatic scenes. Witness the baptism by John, the calling of the disciples, His crucifixion and glorious resurrection. We are proud that this inspiring drama can be shared by family members of all ages. Come and witness God's promise fulfilled. Tickets: Adults - $9, Senior Citizens - $8, Children - $5. Thursday March 25 is Family Night - all tickets $5. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Xavier box office at 733-8840 or visit www.newpassionplay.org

* March 26, 27, 28 & April 9, 10, 11 – Holy Cross Open Men's Basketball Tournament - There aren't many events that can proudly say they've been around for 40 years. Mark your calendars and join the many fans that come back year after year to see some outstanding basketball. Visit www.holycrossmensopen.org for more details.

* April 9 - "Stayin' Alive - One night with the Bee Gees" - Capitol Civic Center - Manitowoc . 7:30 p.m. Call 920-683-2184 for tickets, or email boxoffice@cccshows.org.
* April 10 - Bergstrom-Mahler Museum - "The Art of Paper Engineering" - Learn about the art of paper engineering and celebrate the opening of our exhibit, "The Wizards of Pop: Sabuda and Reinart". Admission $5.00 per family. For more information, visit www.bergstrom-mahlermuseum.com.

* April 10 – The Fox Valleyaires Men's chorus presents "The Music Box" – Xavier Fine Arts Theatre. 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. performances. Tickets - $15.00. For more information, call 734-9495 or visit www.foxvalleyaires.com.

* April 10 - Paper Valley Roller Girls Double Header Derby – All home bouts held at Skaters Edge, 5714 Integrity Way, Appleton. Doors open at 6:00, action starts at 6:30! www.papervalleyrollergirls.com

* April 15-17, 22-24 - UWFox Theatre presents "Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat" – 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. performances at the James W Perry Hall at UW - Fox Valley. The colorful retelling of the biblical story about dreamboat Joseph, his uncanny abilities and his designer coat, sings out to young and old alike with a score which is wall to wall hits! For more information or for tickets, call 920-832-2857 or 920-832-2646, or write to susan.rabideau@uwc.edu.

* April 15-18 - Valley Home Builders Association Home Expo – Thursday & Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-4. Located at the former LINENS-N-THINGS, 690 N Casalomoa Dr, Appleton. For only $5 per person/day, meet representatives from 100+ home-related companies and discover new products and services - all under one roof. Free admission on Thursday with the donation of a non-perishable food item. See www.vhba.com for more details.

* April 23 - Mark Shurilla's "50th Anniversary of the Day the Music Died" - Capitol Civic Center - Manitowoc . 7:30 p.m. Call 920-683-2184 for tickets, or email boxoffice@cccshows.org.

* April 24 – Mark Twain Revisited with Parker Drew - Weidner Center for the Performing Arts - Fort Howard Hall - UW-Green Bay, April 24, 2:00 & 7:30 p.m. Weidner Center Ticket Office 800-328-TKTS or buy online at www.WCPresents.com. This is a rare opportunity to experience the unique humor and timeless wisdom of America's greatest author and lecturer, brought to life by veteran television, radio & theatrical performer, Parker Drew.

* May 1, 2010 – New World Symphony & the Red Violin - Fox Valley Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Phillippe Quint - Violin. See www.foxvalleysymphony.com for more details.

* May 16 – Larry the Cable Guy – Weidner Center for the Performing Arts - UW-Green Bay, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Weidner Center Ticket Office 800-328-TKTS or buy online at www.WCPresents.com.

* May 21, 2010 – "Stone Soup" - 7:00 p.m. Presented by Xavier Children's Theatre at the Fine Arts Center. When three soldiers enter a town and are met with inhospitality, they decide to make "stone soup" and trick the town into bringing ingredients for their soup, creating a sense of community in the process. Tickets $5.00.
http://xavier.acesxavier.k12.wi.us/fine-arts/upcoming-shows/stone-soup

* May 22 – Tim Conway & Friends – Weidner Center for the Performing Arts - UW-Green Bay, 7:30 p.m. Weidner Center Ticket Office 800-328-TKTS or buy online at www.WCPresents.com.

* June 5 - Bergstrom-Mahler Museum - "Books as Art" - Books can be works of art. Join us for a 30-45 minute instructor-led demonstration about how to make a simple book. You will then have time and a variety of materials to add to your book or make another. Admission $5.00 per family. For more information, visit www.bergstrom-mahlermuseum.com.

* June 4-5-6 - Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival - Doyle Park, Little Chute. The festival is a wonderful celebration of family, friends, community, and of course, cheese. The three-day festival includes music, food, children's entertainment, carnival rides, cheese tasting, cheese carving, cheese breakfast, cheesecake contest, a walk/run, parade, and much more. Visit www.littlechutewi.org, and click on Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival for more information!
* June 11- No Reservations: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain – Weidner Center for the Performing Arts - UW-Green Bay, Friday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m. Weidner Center Ticket Office 800-328-TKTS or buy online at www.WCPresents.com.
* June 15-16 – Daniel O'Donnell – Weidner Center for the Performing Arts - UW-Green Bay, Tuesday & Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. Weidner Center Ticket Office 800-328-TKTS or buy online at www.WCPresents.com.

* July 11 -The Fox Valleyaires Barbershop Chapter - Performing at the Kimberly Amphitheater at 6:30 p.m. This is a FREE concert! For more information call 734-9495 or visit www.foxvalleyaires.com.

* July 15-18 -Paperfest - Paperfest is a family festival held at Sunset Park in Kimberly. Admission is FREE! For more information about this year's festival, check out www.paperfest.org.