Autumn Cultural Offerings In Northeast Wisconsin

September 2014 arts & cultural events5, 12, 19, 26 Chilton Farmers MarketSeptember 20145, 12, 19, 26 Green Lake FarmersMarket1 Della MaeWatch Della Mae perform theircontemporary bluegrass showcasing theirconsiderable technical talent with Texasstyle fiddling and vocals. 7-9pm. DoorCommunity Auditorium, Fish Creek.868-2728.1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Monday Night SlowRiders Bike RideWeather permitting. Cyclists ride as agroup with occasional stops to regroup andyou will not be left behind. Trail PassRequired. No unattended children allowed.More information at Bayshorebikeclub.org.6pm. Fox Point Boat Landing, De Pere.866-3158.2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 ManitowocFarmers MarketThere are more than 80 vendors featuredat the farmers market. Fresh quality fruits,vegetables, flowers and crafts are for sale.8am–2pm. 8th & Quay streets, along theManitowoc River, Manitowoc. 686-6930.2, 9, 16 Mommy Mingle — TuesdayMorningsMommy Mingle provides an opportunityfor moms to enjoy a free cup of coffee andmeet other moms while their children playwithin eye-sight in the DaVinci Art &Science Studio. Daddies, nannies andother caregivers are welcome, too! GwenSchmitt, BFKCM education coordinator,will be available to facilitate discussionsaround various topics of interest tomommies and other caretakers. Buildingfor Kids Children’s Museum, Appleton.734-3226.2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Creative JourneyThe Appleton Public Library invitespeople to participate and share ideas as weexplore and nurture our creativity. Newmembers welcome. 10am-noon. AppletonPublic Library, Appleton. 832-6392.2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Tuesday Morning BikeRidesWeather permitting. Cyclists ride as agroup with occasional stops to regroup andyou will not be left behind. Trail PassRequired. No unattended childrenallowed. More information atBayshorebikeclub.org. 10am-noon. FoxPoint Boat Landing, De Pere. 866-3158.3 Downtown Book ClubDiscuss the preselected book or join us ona “Free-for-All” day where we'll just talkabout the books we love, hate andeverything in between. noon–1pm.Appleton Public Library, Appleton.832-6392.3 The Moody BluesThe Moody Blues — one of the mostenduring and beloved rock bands in musichistory — is going 40-plus years strong!7:30pm. Fox Cities Performing ArtsCenter, Appleton. 730-3760.3, 6 Morning Bird WalksBring your binoculars to the sanctuary toget a view of some birds on the move.Don’t forget to bring a field guide. Thisevent is free to the public. Meet at theparking lot next to the director’s house.Sept. 3, 10am. Sept. 6, 7am. Bay BeachWildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay. 391-3671.3-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30 Always .Patsy ClineThis heartfelt musical revue tells the truestory of the music legend’s friendship withher devoted fan, Louise, and featuresmore than 25 of Cline’s endearing classics.7pm. Peninsula Players Theater, FishCreek. 868-3287.3, 10, 17, 24 Farmers Market onBroadwayThe farmers market, presented by Bay CareClinic, offers fresh food, a variety ofvendors and music. Check onbroadway.orgfor specific listings. 3-7pm. BroadwayStreet, Green Bay. 437-2531.3, 10, 17, 24 Fish Creek SettlementShops Farmers MarketThe Settlement Shops features locallygrown fruits and vegetables along withplants, herbs, flowers and homemade soap.9:30am–1:30pm. 1 mile south of downtownFish Creek, 9116 Hwy. 42. 868-3788.3, 10, 17, 24 Downtown Fond Du LacFarmers MarketWisconsin-grown produce, flowers andhandmade items. Noon–5pm. S. Main St.and Sheboygan St., Fond du Lac. 322-2006.3, 10, 17, 24 Midweek Farmers MarketEnjoy more than 40 vendors selling freshfruits and vegetables, exotic meats andcheeses, breads and baked goods, specialtyfood and handcrafted items. Featuring livemusic sponsored by Peterson, Berk & Crosseach week. Plus, special activities at theAppleton Public Library weekly and artactivities on the first Wednesday of eachmonth outside Valley Transit Center byMiativity Room. 3:30-7:30pm. WashingtonSquare, Appleton. 954-9112.3, 10, 17, 24 Sustain Greenville FarmersMarketLocal vendors sell a variety of items at thefarmers market. 3-7pm. Hwy. 76 andParkview Drive, Greenville. 757-9373.3, 10, 17, 24 Trail Fitness Walks 콯Grab your hiking shoes and head on overto the Sanctuary to get fit, all whileenjoying more than six miles of trails.Event is weather permitting. Noon. BayBeach Wildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay.391-3671.3, 10, 17, 24 Washington SquareMidweek Farmers MarketDowntown Appleton features a midweekfarmers market consisting of more than 40vendors. Fresh fruits and vegetables andmore will be for sale. 3:30pm–7:30pm.Washington Square, directly behind CityCenter and across from Valley Transit andthe Appleton Public Library. 954-9112.Locally grown fruits, vegetables andother produce. Noon-5pm. ChiltonEagles Club, 1041 E. Chestnut St.(Hwy. 32/57). 849-9787.4, 11, 18 Thursday Afternoon/Night @the MoviesSpend afternoon or night watchingmovies. There will be two sessions: 4-6pmand 6-8pm. Appleton Public Library,Appleton. 832-6392. 4, 11,18, 25 Menasha Farm FreshMarketSummer concert series featuring variousmusical performances and food vendors.Free to attend, attendees are encouraged tobring chairs. 2–6pm. Downtown Menasha,Marina Terrace. 967-3600.4, 11, 18, 25 Omro Thursday NightMarketBrowse local artisans’ and farmers’ waresand enjoy visiting, shopping and diningamong the many downtown businessesalong the shores of the Fox River. 3-6pm.Scott Park, Omro. 685-7005 (ext 22).4, 11, 18, 25 Oneida Farmers MarketWater Circle Place features a farmersmarket consisting of fresh fruit, vegetablesand more. 12-6pm. N7332 Water CirclePlace, Oneida. 819-19334, 11, 18, 25 The Highland Howie’sRideThis is a “B” ride, which is intermediatelevel. There are two routes, the long routeis 23-28 miles, the pace is 15-18 mph, andthere are drops. The regular route is 17-23miles, the pace is 13-14 mph, and there areno drops. 5:30pm. Highland Howie’s,Green Bay. 432-8460.5-6 Tim Cavanagh & Emo PhilipsTim Cavanagh and Emo Philips are indemand comics. Collectively, they’veperformed at hundreds of showsthroughout the country every year, hadfrequent spots on “The Bob and TomShow,” done voice-overs for animatedTV shows, appeared on countless comedyshows, released CDs, etc. 7:30pm.Thrasher Opera House, Green Lake.294-4279.More than a dozen vendors sellproduce, flowers, meat and bakery.Vendors also sell handmade items. Inaddition, acoustic music fills the airand sets the scene for a lovely day inthe park. 3-7pm. Playground Park,Green Lake. 294-3231.6 Art Harvest Fall Family Festival 7In honor of our 19th anniversary,come celebrate the garden and viewthe works of many artists, shop plantsales and see displays by local gardengroups. Also, enjoy activities forchildren of all ages. 9am-4pm. GreenBay Botanical Garden. 490-9457.6 City Stadium Run for VeteransThis 5k run/walk serves to showcaseCity Stadium, home of the Packers1925-1956, the parks around thestadium, and area veterans. Proceedsbenefit the Wounded WarriorAmputee Football Team. 8am. CityStadium, Green Bay. 437-5972.6 How we eat tells us how we live!콯Come for lunch and enter into theconversation. How we eat tells ushow we live. Noon-1:30pm. TheBridge-Between Retreat Center,Denmark. 864-7230.6 Outagamie County MasterGardenersThe Appleton Public Library offersmonthly discussion on gardeningtopics. 10am-11:30pm. AppletonPublic Library, Appleton. 832-6392.6 Parallel 44 Vineyard & WineryHarvest FestCelebrating wines made with grapesgrown in Wisconsin and the upperMidwest! Wine sampling, vineyardtours, live music, food vendors, localartists and more! Noon-6pm. Parallel44 Vineyard & Winery, Kewaunee.388-4400.6 Ride for Suicide AwarenessBook of Mormon highlights P.A.C. seasonThe Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton isentering another season of exhilarating entertainment.From the creators of South Park, the Tony Awardwinning musical, “The Book of Mormon,” hits the P.A.C.from Sept. 16-21.The musical centers on Mormon missionaries sent tonorthern Uganda, where they share the Book ofMormon with the local population. Ill-prepared for whatfaces them, the missionaries contribute to a downrighthilarious satire, considered “The best musical of thecentury,” by Ben Brantley of the New York Times.“We’re proud that the Fox Cities P.A.C. has become theplace to see the best new productions from Broadway,including “The Book of Mormon,” says Tara Brzozowski,director of marketing and public relations. “It has beenthe most requested title from our patrons since it wonthe Tony for Best Musical.”THE BOOK OF MORMON First National Tour Company,THE BOOK OF MORMON First National Tour, Joan Marcus, 2013“Once,” will take place Jan. 27-Feb. 1and should be one of the seasonfavorites. “Audiences will love thiscaptivating tale of going for yourdreams,” says Brzozowski. “The musicis moving and the actors/musiciansare incredibly talented as they playtheir own instruments on stage.”The Arts Alive! Series also presents adiverse range of acts during theseason, including, Sweet Honey in theRock on Oct. 14, Ramsey Lewis onOct. 23 and The National Acrobats ofthe People’s Republic of China,performing Oct. 28.The P.A.C. his listened to its patrons over the years, andthis world-class Broadway production will have themlaughing the whole way home.September and October are loaded with big nameacts, but Nov. 8 is another date to mark on thecalendar. “We are also partnering with the Fox ValleySymphony to present Disney’s Fantasia, which is sure todeliver a memorable evening for everyone in yourfamily,” Brzozowski says.The musical adaption of the critically acclaimed film,The live concert orchestra plays selections from the8 foxcitiesmagazine.com September 2014Registration begins at 8:30; ride startsat 10:30. Full event for the public startsat noon, featuring raffles and muchmore. 8:30am-6pm. Pit Stop Bar &Grill, Kaukauna. 739-0593.6 SputnikfestThis quirky festival commemoratesthe piece of space debris fromRussian Sputnik IV that landed inManitowoc on Sept. 6, 1962.Festivities include family activities,costume contest, Miss Space Debris.10am-5pm. Rahr-West Art Museum.Manitowoc. 686-3090.6-7 Pedigree & Household Pet CatShoworiginal “Fantasia” and Disney’s “Fantasia 2000.”Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite” is the mostfamous piece in each film, guaranteed to captivate theaudience.The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is the place tobe for top-rated entertainment this fall and winter. Fortickets and a complete schedule for the new season,head to foxcitiespac.org.— By Reid TrierMore than 100 cats will be judged byAmerican Cat Fanciers Associationjudges. The theme is “Furr Buddies”and will include a cooking contest onSaturday on the “Best Way to Fix aDog.” Pet related items for sale, alongwith food and a raffle table. 9am4pm. Winnegamie Dog Club,Menasha. 979-3427.6-7 Rural Life Days: Tractor Showand ThreshereeLive field demonstrations, steamengines, farm tractors and variousactivities in 25 historic buildings.9am-4pm. Pinecrest HistoricalVillage, Manitowoc. 684-4445.6, 13, 20, 27 Downtown AppletonFarm MarketThe areas largest farmers market withmore than 150 vendors. 8am–12:30pm.College Avenue, between Appletonand Durkee streets., plus HoudiniPlaza, Appleton. 954-9112.6, 13, 20, 27 Downtown Fond duLac Farmers MarketWisconsin-grown produce, plants,flowers, baked goods, meats andcheese. Crafts, arts, pottery and otherhandmade items also available. 7am–12pm. Western Avenue and LindenStreet, Fond du Lac. 322-2006.6, 13, 20, 27 Downtown KaukaunaFarmers MarketThe farmers market is every Saturdayand local vendors sell fresh produce.7:30am—12pm. Corner of SecondStreet and Hwy. 55, Kaukauna. 858-4669.6, 13, 20, 27 Downtown Green BayFarmers MarketDowntown Green Bay features aweekly farmers market consisting ofmore than 150 vendors. Freshproduce and more will be for sale.7am–12pm. S. Washington Street,Doty and Stuart streets. 437-5972.6, 13, 20, 27 Future NeenahFarmer’s MarketThe Market is open in Shattuck ParkSaturday mornings mid-June thrumid-Oct. 8am-12pm. Shattuck Park,Neenah. 722-1920.6, 13, 20, 27 Oshkosh FarmersMarketOshkosh features homegrown farmproducts such as vegetables, fruits,herbs, bakery products, meats,poultry, cheeses and more. 8am–12:30pm. 400 & 500 Block of N.Main Street, and 100 Block ofChurch Avenue, Oshkosh. 252-2532.6, 13, 20, 27 Saturday NeenahFarmers MarketNeenah’s weekly farmers marketfeatures fresh fruit, vegetables andmore. 8am–12pm. Shattuck Park,210 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah.920-722-19206, 13, 20, 27 Wolf River MarketPlaceShop for all your local produce in theparking lot of Bucky’s Restaurant everySaturday morning through October.Vendors are encouraged and will beaccepted. 8am-1pm. 815 N. ShawanoStreet, New London. 982-44107 Gulfstream Aeronautics Day!Let your imagination, curiosity andconfidence soar at Gulfstream Day.Explore the art and science ofGulfstream aircraft through hands-onactivities and conversations withGulfstream employees. Sponsored byGulfstream Aerospace Corporation.Building for Kids Children’s Museum,Appleton. 734-3226.7, 14, 21, 28 The Sunday FunRidesThese are show & go rides with noformal leader, and no formal pace.10am. Fox Point Boat Landing,DePere. 432-8460.11 The Teen Book Club: WindWarrior by Jon MessengerThe club is open to teens in grades 612. The book club creates anenvironment for teens to spark newfriendships, read books they mightnot have otherwise read andparticipate in literary discussions.4:30pm. Oshkosh Public Library.236-5211.7 Suitable for families with young children. 콯 Reservation required.11, 25, Creative Writing @ theLibraryThe Appleton Public Library offersCreative Writing sessions led bySharrie Robinson. 10am-noon.Appleton Public Library, Appleton.832-6392.12 Wheels on Water Street Car &Cycle CruiseA spectacular way to start the Cheeseand Sausage Fall Family Fest, anyoneis welcome to attend the second yearof this vehicle and motorcycleshowcase. Viewing of vehicles andmotorcycles takes place on NorthWater Street. A cruise will begin at9pm. 4-9pm. North Water Street,New London. 982-5822.12, 13 13th Annual Wet WhistleWine FestCome to a wacky festival with grapestomping, wine tasting, dancing,specialty foods, trombonists, a fine artfair and costumes. Sept. 12, 4-8pm,Sept. 13, 10am-6pm. VonStiehlWinery, Algoma. 487-5208.13 Cheese & Sausage Fall FamilyFestA great day for the entire family, thisevent offers craft and food vendors, alive music stage, kids’ games andentertainment area and a petting zoo.8am-4pm. Downtown New London.982-5822.13 Green Bay Kayak Tours콯These Green Bay Kayak Tours willprovide a tour of the lower GreenBay waterway and allow participantsto experience our local waterways ina new and exciting way. Kayaks,paddles, PFDs and other necessarygear will be provided. Registration isrequired by calling 448-6242. 9am.Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve,Suamico. 448-6242.13 Hmong Cultural CelebrationCome celebrate the Hmong Culture.Program is included in dailyadmission or free with membership.9am-5pm. Building for KidsChildren’s Museum, Appleton.734-3226.13 Pet Relfection & Memorial 콯Do you have a pet that diedsometime ago that you still miss? Joinus, call to reserve your space tocelebrate and remember your specialfriend. 10am-1pm. The BridgeBetween Retreat Center, Denmark.864-7230.13 Star Spangled Celebration:Green Bay Symphony OrchestraConcert콯In honor of the 200th Anniversary ofthe national anthem, this concertwelcomes music from great Americansongwriters. 7pm. Weidner Centerfor the Performing Arts, Green Bay.435-3465.14 Sunday Concert SeriesThe Neenah Public Library presentsa performance by the Caravan GypsySwing Ensemble. 2pm. NeenahPublic Library, Neenah. 886-6315.14 Victorian TeaJoin Hearthstone for a Victorian-stylegathering, and enjoy a spot oftea. 11am. Hearthstone HistoricHouse Museum, Appleton. 730-8204.14, 28 Music @ the LibraryThe Appleton Public Library featuresSunday afternoon concerts at thelibrary. 2-3pm. Appleton PublicLibrary, Appleton. 832-6392.September 2014 foxcitiesmagazine.com 9

Fall fundraisers bring funOrganizations across the Fox Cities are putting the“fun” in fundraising this fall. From a dancecompetition to a mini grand prix, four organizationsare promoting their cause in creative ways.Big Brothers Big Sisters will launch their third annual“Viva Las Vegas, Shining Bright for Youth CasinoNight” on Nov. 14. The event at Waverly Beach inMenasha includes table games, a bucket and 50/50raffle, photo booth and more.The largest youth mentoring organization in theUnited States emphasizes one-on-one relationshipswith children in need of support. All proceeds fromthis evening of entertainment uphold Big Brothers“Shall We Dance” photo courtesy of A2Z DesignBig Sisters’ programs, which are invaluable tools tochildren ages 6-18. Tickets may be purchased at thedoor after 7 p.m. and games are set to begin at 7:30 p.m.The Sexual Assault Crisis Center’s seventh year of “Shall We Dance” will take center stage at the RadissonPaper Valley Hotel on Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m.The show is molded after “Dancing Withthe Stars,” as Caroline Lasecki attests. “Irecruit respected community leaders withinthe Fox Valley and pair them up with localdance instructors within the Fox Cities,”says the executive director of the center.From there, the two practice until their liveperformance in front of the Radisson Hotelaudience.Photo courtesy of A2Z DesignKnitters of all experience levels are welcome to join us atthis fun, informal knitting circle. Bring your currentproject, learn new stitches and patterns, or learn to knitfrom the cast-on. 6:30-8pm. Appleton Public Library,Appleton. 832-6392.15 Memory Cafe: TimeslipsMemory Cafés are for those experiencing early stagedementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment,and for family and friends of those affected. It’s a greatopportunity for lively discussions, information gathering,refreshments, camaraderie and lots of creative fun thrownin. 1:30-3:30pm. Neenah Public Library. 886-6315.15 Monday Movie MatineeThe dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf theGrey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, theirhomeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession ofa mysterious and magical ring in the story that started itall. Rated PG-13. 1 p.m. Oshkosh Public Library. 2365211.16-21 The Book of MormonThe New York Times calls it “the best musical of thiscentury.” Tue-Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2pm and 7pm, Sun 1pmand 6:30pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center,Appleton. 730-3760.16, 23, 30 Fall Bird Hike 콯Join us as we go on a morning bird hike. Fall is a greattime to see many species migrating back through towarmer climates. Come see what species are still aroundand what ones are moving through. 8-10am. GordonBubolz Nature Preserve, Appleton. 731-6041.17, 19, 20 Storybook Stars — Corduroy Bear byFreemanJoin us in the Mielke Family Theater for listening to thestory read-aloud, meeting the star of the book andmaking a take-home craft. Free with museummembership or daily admission. Building for KidsChildrens Museum, Appleton. 734-3226.Funds from the event support the SexualAssault Crisis Center and their mission toincrease awareness of sexual assault. “ShallWe Dance” raised 230,000 for the causein 2013 and clients continue to be servedfor free as a result. “Our sponsors are ourbackbone. We dreamed big in thebeginning and they’ve stood behind us and helped us make this dream a reality,” says Lasecki.18 3rd ThursdaysTables are available for purchase in advance, but even those unable to attend can watch the livestream fromtheir own home. Log on to caritab.li/events to donate and vote for your favorite dancers. A little assistance willhelp spread awareness and provide clients with a free and effective source of aid.Catalpa Health’s “Race for a Reason” is a mini grand prix, generating funds to provide children and teens withmental health services. The fundraiser at Fox Cities Stadium on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will featureroughly 30 teams of local businesses and organizations. Public admission is 5 for the general parking fee.Last year, the event grossed 175,000 for Catalpa Health. “That kind of success in the third year is reallyremarkable,” says Chad Hershner, director of development for the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Thefundraiser has made a lasting impacton young lives.“Affinity, ThedaCare and the Children’sHospital of Wisconsin (Catalpa Health’sfounding organizations) provide aplethora of therapy to children ages2–18. They provide school-basedmental health services as well,” saysHershner. Catalpa Health is expandingtheir cause and “Race for a Reason”continues to help this initiative.“Race for a Reason”15 Knit2TogetherJoin UWFox Valley for this months networking benefitfor Missoula Children’s Theatre and enjoy free food, livemusic from the Big Scuba Duo and a cash bar. 4:30-7 pm.Communication Arts Center, UWFox Valley, Menasha.832-2889.18 9th Annual Fall Kickoff Party and Raffle 콯All are welcome for a night of great food, games andfriends! This is our largest fundraiser of the year andcrucial to our ministry of tending to soul and soil. Havefun, make a contribution and strengthen The BridgeBetween! 6-9pm. The Bridge-Between Retreat Center,Denmark. 864-7230.18 Gallery NiteTwelve galleries and shops and restaurants in and aroundthe Olde Main Street district will be open for viewingand meeting the featured artists. Park at one of theparticipating galleries and take the free shuttle that willrun every 15 minutes. Last shuttle departs 7:45pm. 58pm. Olde Main Street District, Green Bay. 437-5972.19 Art on the TownStroll The Avenue or catch a freeride on the Downtown Cool Trolleyto explore and enjoy rhythm &music, performing arts, visual arts andeven the art of food and beverage. Amap and artist details will beavailable to download each month.6-9pm. College Ave., DowntownAppleton. 954-9112.20 9th Annual Walk for Wildlife :)콯Participants will meet various animalambassadors while hiking the onequarter mile or the two-and-a-halfmile trail, with learning stationsalong the way. Fun activities,refreshments and great prizes also willbe available. 8am-12pm. Bay BeachWildlife Sanctuary. 391-3671.20 Bat Hike 7 콯Join Jamie Kozloski, a local bateducator, for an evening of batexploration. Learn about the ecologyof bats and what bats are present.There will be a small hike includedto look and listen for bats. 6:308:30pm. Gordon Bubolz NaturePreserve, Appleton. 731-6041.20 Fall FrenzyMain Street will be filled withcrafters, Amish bakery and goods,farmers market items and muchmore. 10am-3pm. DowntownClintonville. (715) 832-4606.20 Oktoberfest — A Celebrationof HarvestThere will be vendor booths withhandcrafted items, Polka bands,German-style food and beer, a mockwedding between King Ludwig andQueen Therese, inflatables for thekids, wagon rides, bake sale, pettingzoo, scarecrow decorating contest,face painting, apple pie eatingcontest and much more. 9am-9pm.Donaldson’s Gourmet & Gift,Hortonville. 779-4500.20 Spectrum SaturdayA monthly, special sensoryexperience for children on the autismspectrum and their families. Enjoy alower sensory experience until 10am,but stay as late as you like. Meetother families and resourceprofessionals from the area. Buildingfor Kids Children’s Museum,Appleton. 734-3226.20 Square FareSpend a day in historic downtownshopping an array of unique vendors.Opera House Square, Oshkosh. (800)366-418921 Maribel Cave TourVisit Maribel New Hope Cave,Pancake Cave, Coopers Cave andmore. Tours are led by WisconsinSpeleological Society members. 9am3pm. Cherney Maribel Caves CountyPark, Maribel. 860-6123.22 Music at First EnglishBaritone Nathan Krueger and pianistNathan Birkholz perform a programof American Songs by Ives, Barber,Musto and Bolcolm. 7:30 pm. FirstEnglish Lutheran Church, Appleton.733-2302.22-24 ArtstreetEnjoy viewing and purchasing theworks of more than 200 visual artistsfrom throughout the country. Alsofeaturing music and performing artson multiple stages, gourmet foods,creative hands-on art projects forkids, cultural exhibits, artistdemonstrations, literary arts activitiesand youth artisan displays.Downtown Green Bay. 435-5220.25 Brian ReganBrian Regan has distinguishedhimself as one of the premiercomedians in the country. Theperfect balance of sophisticatedwriting and physicality, Regan fillstheaters nationwide with fervent fansthat span generations. WeidnerCenter for the Performing Arts,Green Bay. (800) 895-0071.27 Bike the BarnBike the Barn has rides for people ofall ages and abilities. Proceedssupport programs and services ofShawano Pathways. 5-70 mile bikerides begin at 9am. The family funand guided tour rides start at 10 am.Memorial Park, Shawano County.(715) 304-9796.Annual ASPIRO Awareness Walk.Fallfest on the Fox will host thefamous Chili Cook-off, a popularchildren's area with games, bouncehouse and children's entertainer,Randy Peterson. Downtown vendorsand restaurants will provide amarket-like food and shoppingexperience, along with entertainmentby a band. Proceeds from the eventwill benefit ASPIRO; servingchildren and adults with disabilitiesin our area. Downtown Green Bay.498-2599.27 Settlement Shops Fall Art FairLocal and regional artists exhibittheir original art and fine craft inpark-like setting. Surrounding shopsand galleries feature unique shopping.Food, music and friendly atmosphere.10-5pm. The Settlement Shops, FishCreek. 868-9222.27 The Bridge-Between’s GoldenAnniversary 콯Stop in to help us celebrate 27 yearson the 27th day of September! Learnhow The Bridge-Between began, howit has sustained itself for 27 years andwhat the future here is looking like.12-3pm. The Bridge-Between RetreatCenter, Denmark. 864-7230.27 Walk For The AnimalsForm your teams, get those pledgesand take part in the “Purple PrideParade” all to benefit the OAHS.Join us for food, fun, beautiful rafflebaskets, contests prizes and more.8:30am-12:30pm. Oshkosh AreaHumane Society, Oshkosh 424-2128.27, 28 The Many Sides of QuiltingThe show will feature 200-plus quiltson exhibit, judged competition,demonstrations, a quilt raffle, bakesale, silent auction and more. Lunchand concessions are available bothdays. Event venue is handicapaccessible. Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun.10am-3pm. F

6 Outagamie County Master Gardeners The Appleton Public Library offers monthly discussion on gardening topics. 10am-11:30pm. Appleton Public Library, Appleton. 832-6392. 6 Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery Harvest Fest Celebrating wines made with grapes grown in Wisconsin and the upper Mid