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Retired distributor, artist celebrate three years in winery business

By Vicky Wedig STAFF WRITER

Southeast Wisconsin natives Doug and Kathy Jackson will celebrate three years in the winery business in Lake Geneva this month.

East Troy native Doug Jackson, a retired wine distributor, and Burlington native, Kathy Jackson, an artist, opened the Studio Winery in Lake Geneva three years ago May 21.

The couple began their new venture upon retirement and named the winery “Studio” in recognition of Kathy Jackson’s accomplishments as an artist for McDonald’s, Bed, Bath and Beyond and the NFL throughout her career.

The business at 401 Sheridan Springs Road, is an “urban winery” that produces about 25,000 cases of wine a year, Doug Jackson said. Its one-site vineyard grows about 1 percent of the grapes used in its annual production of wine, he said.

Four farmers in McHenry County, Ill., produce grapes for the winery, and the Jacksons buy grapes from California, Washington and Oregon “because they can grow things there that we cannot grow in the upper Midwest,” Jackson said.

In the temperate climates of California, Washington and Oregon, vinifera grapes are grown, Jackson said. Vinifera are the grapes

used in wines “that everybody’s heard of” – like merlot, pinot noir, chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, he said.

Those grapes can’t tolerate temperatures that dip below 0, he said. All of the grapes grown locally are hybrids, Jackson said. They contain riparia or labrusca grapes, he said.

Riparia is a cold-hearty species of grape that grows wild in Wisconsin and all over the upper Midwest, Jackson said.

“It’s basically the grapes you see along the roadside,” he said.

Labrusca is a species that is cultivated in colder climates, Jackson said. The concord grape falls under that variety, although Studio Winery does not produce a wine from concord grapes, he said.

On the Studio Winery property, the Jacksons grow Frontenac Gris, a red, hybrid grape used in its wines.

They produce two series of wines – the Musicians series made from locally grown grapes and the Premier series made from vineyards farther away, Doug Jackson said.

The wines are sold by the bottle only in the tasting room at the Studio Winery. The wines are not distributed to other retailers.

“We can barely keep our regular customers happy with our inventory,” Jackson said.

“There’s times when we run out. We’re more about making quality wines than quantity.”

About 90 percent of the business’s wines

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Kathy and Doug Jackson, owners of Studio Winery in Lake Geneva, serve and sell their own wine made from grapes grown by producers in McHenry County, Ill., and some on-site grapevines and purchased from California, Washington and Oregon.

are sold at the studio. The remainder is purchased by local restaurants. Jackson said Studio Winery wines are served at white-table restaurants in the Lake Geneva area and at the Colony House in Trevor.

The Jacksons marked their three years in

business and the beginning of their fourth with a celebration weekend long celebration in May. The studio had a VIP wine tasting, live music and an anniversary party featuring blues musician Rockin’ Johnny Burgin, of Chicago.

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The Geneva Lake Museum’s “Main Street” allows visitors to see historical stores, homes, a school room and other places in the 19th and 20th century. Visitors can not only look, but actually walk into the displays for a close up look at furniture, clothing, tools, machines, merchandise, photos and other artifacts of daily living. The museum is at 255 Mill St. in downtown Lake Geneva.

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red brick road runs through the center of the Geneva Lake Museum.

Volunteers laid the bricks to create the thoroughfare, and volunteers painted the walls on the faux buildings that line the street.

Volunteers also help run the museum, including Museum Director Karen Jo Walsh.

Walsh’s volunteer work at the museum started with a phone call.

After Walsh retired from her job as principal at the Chicago school she owned and operated, she called the museum because she wanted to donate some antiques from her Chicago school.

The museum accepted the

donations, and – after talking with museum volunteer Vern Magee – Walsh agreed to work on a display shelf at the museum.

That shelf quickly became a room, which Walsh transformed in three days.

“And then we just kept doing rooms,” Walsh said.

Magee, who has been a museum volunteer for 15 years, added, “It was a whirlwind.”

Then the museum lost its director, so the museum board asked Walsh if she would consider being the interim director.

“No, I don’t do interim, but I could be your director,” Walsh said.

Walsh made the stipulation that she wanted to do the full-time job on a volunteer basis, and would not accept any pay.

“I think it’s good because when you’re a volunteer person, then

other people don’t mind giving one hour or two hours or a half a day to a cause,” Walsh said.

Museum history

When the museum was founded in 1983, it was housed in a small building in downtown Lake Geneva.

The museum quickly outgrew its 2,000 square feet, and in 2004 moved to its current location at 255 Mill St. in Lake Geneva.

“With the old museum, we had run out of room and it wasn’t handicapped accessible,” said Helen Brandt, head curator for the museum. “Some of us had regrets, not exactly knowing what this building would be for us, because it was left quite a mess.”

The new building, which had formerly housed the Wisconsin Power and Light Company, was owned by the city.

“We rent it for a dollar,” Walsh children, and so on.” said. “We own nothing. The objects in here belong to the museum...

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two part-time paid employees, it is run by volunteers, and almost everything in the museum was put there by volunteers.

To create the outdoors feel, volunteer Tom York cut down trees from his farm and brought them into the museum.

The next day, Walsh talked to a group of volunteers.

“You know how they have quilting parties, we’re having a leafing party,” Walsh told them.

So a group of about eight ladies gathered for a leafing party. They sat with a tree lying on its side before them as they attached fall-colored leaves on the bare branches.

“Volunteers help us do everything,” Walsh said.

They haul the rocks strategically placed throughout the museum from nearby cornfields. They sew the clothes, hang curtains and do research.

“We had volunteers who put this together, because we can’t afford to pay for all those different kinds of services, and I think then people become a part of the museum because it belongs to them. So it’s not just because we want their help, it’s like a family,” Walsh said.

Hundreds of people – including electricians, plumbers and carpenters – have worked on the museum from time to time.

Some help keep the place clean. People dust, vacuum and clean windows.

Volunteers are all ages. Betty Less, who will be 90 in June, irons, mends, sews and labels items for the museum. High school students have logged countless hours working on service projects at the museum.

Volunteers created videos, and even a

• Museum model train set.

“We love all our volunteers,” Walsh said.

Free fun

Volunteers like to come and hang out and joke with one another, Walsh said.

One day, when a worker was on a ladder working on a wall, he said to Walsh, “Lady, don’t you have a stud on this wall?”

Walsh grabbed his leg and said, “I found one.”

“He almost fell off the ladder, but that is how it is around here,” Walsh said. “We have added a layer of laughter because we are all volunteering and it’s more fun to laugh and do something.

“We want to have fun.”

That message is sent subliminally throughout the museum. By one set of stairs, there is a railroad track near the handrail.

“That way you can feel the rails,” Walsh said.

A lady mannequin is located in the military room because she is a spy, Walsh said.

“We are trying to make stories go with history because they become much more palatable and there’s more mystery.”

And the museum volunteers try to make the building a place to enjoy each other’s company.

“I think it’s a place to go,” Walsh said.

“Everybody knows your name. It’s a very fellowship kind of feeling.”

Museum offerings

More than 18,000 people came through the museum last year, Educational Consultant Marsha Engquist said.

The museum is arranged by a timeline,

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starting with Native Americans in the area in 1831.

“That way when people come in, especially the children, we try to get everyone to understand that the Native Americans were here before the other people,” Magee said.

Like the other displays, volunteers created the wigwam that is exhibited at the museum’s entrance.

All of the displays are user friendly, and people are encouraged to touch the items.

“We are really big into touching and feeling because if you don’t touch history, it won’t touch you back,” Magee said.

“We do museum tours, we do bus tours, we do individual tours, but what is fun is for anybody who comes, all ages, you can touch history and make it come alive,”

Walsh said.

There is a special exhibit entitled “Undressed” going down the middle of “Main Street” in the museum. The exhibit shows the history of women’s undergarments.

“Undressed” will be displayed through Feb. 14, 2016.

In addition, museum volunteers run the “Antique Road Share,” in which they bring objects from the past to senior centers, free of charge.

“They can touch the objects and recall things from the past, and that generates memories for them,” Walsh said.

“We always need more volunteers,” Magee said.

“And we cherish the ones we have,” Walsh said.

The pictures below are just some of the displays open to the public at the Geneva Lake Museum. At left are Karen Jo Walsh (left), volunteer director of the Geneva Lake Museum, and Vern Magee, secretary for the museum’s board of directors.

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Free fishing weekend is June 6 and 7 Fish anywhere in Wisconsin for free

Fish anywhere in Wisconsin without a license or trout stamp on Free Fishing Weekend. This includes all inland waters and Wisconsin’s side of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River.

Other fishing rules apply, such as limits on the number and size of fish you can keep and any seasons when you must release certain fish species. So, pack up the family or call your friends and head to the water for fishing fun.

Plan a fishing clinic Plan your own fishing clinic to usher in a summer of fishing fun. Use these events to kick off summertime youth fishing clubs and get anglers of all ages out to the water’s edge.

Download the General Event Planning Form at the Department of Natural Resources website (drn.wi.gov) to be used anytime. Return the completed form to the Angler Education Office at the DNR. Contact Kim Anderson, (608) 261-6431, to have a planning form sent in the mail.

Attend a fishing clinic Dozens of free fishing clinics are offered on Free Fishing Weekend by many fishing clubs, local parks departments, community centers and civic organizations. Learn the basics and fish using equipment provided at most of these events. The DNR has Free Fishing Weekend clinics posted on its website.

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Wisconsin’s free fishing weekend is June 6 and 7 where anyone is invited and encouraged to fish, no license or trout stamp required.

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Children and adults can drown hours after swallowing water from a pool or another body of water. Signs of secondary drowning include persistent cough, confusion, chest pain, trouble breathing and lack of energy.

Swallowing water can be fatal hours after swimming

Drowning is a danger any time of the year and wherever water is present. Instances of drowning escalate in the summer, when more people are apt to spend time in the pool or lake. But drownings can occur year-round, and young children are at the greatest risk of drowning.

While many people are familiar with the risk factors that lead to drowning, many have never heard of secondary drowning, a related condition that can occur hours after leaving the water.

According to the World Health Organization, drowning is the third most common cause of accidental death across the globe, accounting for almost 400,000 deaths annually. When a person drowns, he or she takes water into their larynx and lungs, which is known as aspiration. Lack of oxygen in the body causes bodily systems to shut down, and cardiac arrest and brain damage can result.

Secondary drowning, also known as dry drowning or delayed drowning, is a post-immersion respiratory syndrome. It occurs when water or another fluid has entered the lungs but has not caused enough initial trauma to result in fatal drowning. However, water that has gotten inside the lungs may cause damage to the inside surface of the organ, collapse alveoli and cause a hardening of the lungs that reduces the ability to exchange air. The body may also retaliate against the foreign water by drawing more fluid into the lungs. Over time, the lungs will suffocate themselves, which is why dry drowning can occur hours after exiting the water.

Children tend to be more prone to dry drowning than adults. Parents are urged to keep careful watch over children who experienced distress in the water, which may have resulted in the inhalation of fluid.

Furthermore, the children who are most at risk for dry drowning are those with known breathing or lung problems, including underdeveloped lungs or asthma.

The following are potential indicators of

secondary drowning. Prompt action should be taken if any of these signs are noticed after an adult or child leaves the water: Persistent cough – Anyone who has swallowed water will cough and sputter as the body attempts to naturally expel the water. But persistent coughing that lasts long after the water has been breathed in may be indicative of water aspiration in the lungs.

Confusion – Difficulty understanding verbal instructions or not being able to form words or thoughts may be a symptom of dry drowning.

Pain – Chest pain is a strong indicator of water aspiration.

Trouble breathing – Difficulty breathing long after a person has been swimming may indicate secondary drowning.

Lethargy – Extreme tiredness or a sudden lack of energy may be indicative of a problem.

Monitor for the symptoms of dry drowning anytime a person swallows water. Keep the person nearby and do not allow him or her to go to sleep, as some children have died from secondary drowning in their sleep.

If you notice any symptoms of dry drowning, take the person exhibiting those symptoms to the hospital, as this is not something that can be treated at home.

According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, a person would only have to inhale four ounces of water to drown and even less to injure his or her lungs enough to become a victim of secondary drowning. Emergency room physicians can remove residual water from the lungs and administer lifesaving oxygen.

Although not all instances of swallowing water will result in dry drowning, it is beneficial to understand and learn to recognize secondary drowning symptoms so fast action can be taken if necessary.

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Geneva Inn years of

By Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT

Like most of the area, the land where the Geneva Inn stands was originally a Potawatomi Indian campsite. The first white settler to build a home in the area was A.H. Button, who not only left his impact on the area but also his name for the area is still known as Buttons Bay. Button, a carpenter and contractor, was hired in 1883 to build a large summer estate, which was to be called Gypsy Lodge on the site where the Geneva Inn now stands.

The property was purchased from Julian Rumsey, a former mayor of Chicago by J. Hall Dow for $800 an acre.

Unfortunately Dow passed away after enjoying his summer home for only two years. The property was subsequently sold to Arthur Kaye who was known for his ownership of Kaye’s Park, a popular resort. The property was renamed Sunnycroft Lodge and then the Shore Club and went through several owners over the next 40 years, but it remained a popular fine dining restaurant and lodge. Its final name before the current ownership was Buttons Bay Inn. At the age of 105 years, the Buttons Bay Inn was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Schawk in 1989. After much deliberation the old building was demolished due to the extensive repairs and structural problems that needed to be corrected.

On June 13, 1990, the new Geneva Inn held a grand opening and took its place as the premier hotel and restaurant on the lakefront. For the past 25 years, the Geneva Inn has continued to grow and prosper.

Dining with a view The Grandview Restaurant has been the destination for many people celebrating special occasions. Birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions are often celebrated with dinner at the Grandview Restaurant.

“This is a popular spot for couples to get engaged. They will usually request a window table and if possible we try to accommodate their request,” Watson said.

“Many of the couples will go out on the patio to propose.”

Often other customers who have requested a window table are disappointed until they see why the table was given to a “new engagement.” Other diners often join in cheering the newly engaged couple.

The Grandview Restaurant provides some of the best food in the area prepared

by Head Chef Matt Hankins, who is known for his creative meals.

Lunches are very popular with both social and business associates. The Grandview is known for its famous Gulyas, a rich meat and vegetable soup with an Eastern European flavor. The lunch menu lists both light entrees such as soup, or salad and sandwich or various specialty salads.

Sandwiches and burgers are on the menu as well. The Wagu burger with

baby shrimp, pepper bacon, havarti cheese and garlic scampi sauce is an interesting choice. I recommend the crab cakes.

In warm weather, diners may take advantage of lunch on the patio to breathe in the fresh outdoor air and enjoy a full lake view. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm Monday through Saturday.

The Grandview offers a variety of options for breakfast. From Monday through Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. traditional breakfast items are offered including a Grandview Omelette and eggs Benedict. On Sundays from 7:30 to 10 a.m. traditional ala carte breakfast items are available but the real treat is the Sunday brunch served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The special treat is the fourcourse brunch, which begins with a glass of champagne and ends with a Chef’s dessert or ice cream.

Dinner at the Grandview is especially spectacular if you are there at sunset.

High-quality steaks, fish and seafood prepared with Chef Hankins’ special sauces are popular choices. Dinner is served daily from 5 p.m. and Sundays from 4 p.m.

Right, high on a bluff overlooking Geneva Lake, the Geneva Inn is a great place for a special weekend getaway.

The hotel contains 37 luxurious guest rooms, most with balconies, from which you can watch the sunset. Below, The rooms at the Geneva Inn are all luxuriously appointed. Some of the Lakeside rooms include an oversized whirlpool.

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Rooms with views The Geneva Inn has two private rooms for meetings, showers, family reunions, and weddings. The Bayberry located on the first floor will hold up to 40 persons. The room is warm and cozy and seating arrangements can be arranged to suit your needs. If your group requires a larger space, the Hawthorne Room on the lower level will handle up to 80 people.

The room is especially popular for weddings and contains its own bar.

Wedding ceremonies may be held in the individual room or in the atrium of the hotel or, in mild weather, out on the patio.

The most beautiful setting for the wedding ceremony is out on the patio where appetizers or cocktails can be served after the ceremony.

The Geneva Inn itself contains 37 rooms, most with balconies and many with a lake view. The rooms are luxuriously appointed and contain a king-size bed, two queen beds or two double beds.

Many of the rooms feature an oversized whirlpool bath for your relaxation. Private balconies especially those overlooking the lake provide a spot to sit and enjoy the sunset while sipping a glass of wine or other beverage.

The inn offers several special packages. If you are planning a special time away to celebrate a special anniversary, honeymoon, or other special occasion, the “Innclusive” package is a special getaway that is available year round and requires a two-night stay; it includes hors d’oeuvres upon arrival and one night’s dinner for two in the Grandview Restaurant. Taxes and gratuity on the hotel accommodations and the other items in the package are included. The Intimate package is another getaway that includes hors d’oeuvres and Champagne.

Again, all taxes and gratuities are included. Call for rates and availability.

While the 25th anniversary of the Geneva Inn and Grandview Restaurant does not occur until June, festivities at the inn in celebration of the event will begin in January, including discounts offered on rooms.

Other special events will be announced during the year.

Starting in January the Grandview began hosting wine dinners on a monthly basis. The wines are paired with food to bring out the best in both with different wines showcased at each dinner. The cost is $65 per person.

Regular special events include the Saturday night piano bar beginning at 6:30 p.m., half-price wine in the lounge on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. and half-price appetizers in the lounge on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Don’t wait for warmer weather to visit the inn and restaurant.

Each season offers a different view of the lake.

This time of year an eagle that nests in a tree nearby flies past the window on a regular basis.

In winter the lake is frozen with

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The patio at the Geneva Inn provides a beautiful setting for weddings with Geneva Lake in the background.

snow lining the shore, in spring the trees are coming alive as the new leaves are opening and the boats begin to appear on the lake.

In summer the lake is alive with activity.

Watson said her favorite season is fall when the trees are bursting with colors of red, yellow, orange, and brown.

Picture perfect – just like the inn itself.

The Geneva Inn and the Grandview Restaurant and Lounge are at N2009 South Lake Shore Dr., Lake Geneva.

For reservations or information call (262) 248-5690, visit online at www.genevainn.com or on Facebook.

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Above, the Grandview Restaurant dining room offers stunning views of Geneva Lake and elegantly presented meals. Left, the majority of the rooms at the Geneva Inn have balconies – a perfect place to sit and enjoy the view, perhaps while sipping on a cup of coffee or a glass of wine.

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Music by the Lake announces season lineup Outdoor summer entertainment venue Music by the Lake, presented by George Williams College of Aurora University, recently announced its 15th annual season presenting six artist debuts and a range of musical genres and shows, including American classics, jazz, contemporary rock, comedy for families, pop and classic rock.

The season, which includes weekend events from June 27 through Aug. 8, features performances for all generations to enjoy. All 2015 artists are making their Music by the Lake debut this season.

Tickets for all summer events went on sale to festival donors April 21. Support the festival at the Friend level or above and receive early access to tickets. Visit musicbythelake.com/support.

Public ticket sales began May 5.

Patrons can purchase their tickets at musicbythelake.com or by contacting the Music by the Lake ticket office at (262) 245-8501. Music by the Lake does not charge a service fee on ticket orders. Ticket prices vary.

All events take place in the campus’ Ferro Pavilion, 350 Constance Blvd., Williams Bay. American classics and the sounds of jazz Emmy and Grammy Award-nominated entertainer and multi-platinum selling

artist, Michael Feinstein opens the Music by the Lake 2015 season on June 27, celebrating the centennial of one of the greatest voices in American music history, Frank Sinatra.

Dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” Feinstein performs more than 200 shows a year worldwide, while continuing to record albums and appear in national television specials.

World-renowned jazz guitarist, singer and bandleader John Pizzarelli makes his Music by the Lake debut on July 12.

Establishing himself as one of the prime interpreters of the Great American Songbook and beyond, he brings a cool jazz flavor to his performances.

Pizzarelli has experienced a string of success with his albums and also appeared as a special guest on recordings for Sir Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Kristin Chenoweth, Ricky Lee Jones, Buddy DeFranco, Rosemary Clooney and more. He continues to tour worldwide performing classic pop, jazz and swing.

Pop music with ABBA tribute and the BoDeans Hailing from Waukesha, legendary rock band the BoDeans perform on July 18.

Known as one of the best live acts in the music industry, the band has entertained audiences for more than 20 years with their chart-topping hits such as “Closer to Free,”

“Idaho” and “Fadeaway.”

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by Rolling Stone and their legacy is part of a permanent display featuring Midwest artists at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum. They continue to make new music, releasing their 12th studio album “I Can’t Stop” this April.

The festival takes a trip back to the 1970s with one of the world’s most popular and best-selling ABBA tribute bands and the closest adaptation of Sweden’s biggest music export, which sold more than 400 million records.

The band, Arrival from Sweden, makes its festival debut on Aug. 1 bringing the music, voices and costumes inspired by ABBA, as well as famous hits “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Take a Chance on Me” and more. The band has toured and sold out venues across 48 nations and appeared in television shows worldwide.

CCR closes the season Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, the original bassist and drummer for Creedence Clearwater Revival, celebrate the legendary rock band’s classic hits such as “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising” and “Who’ll Stop the Rain,” on Aug. 8, closing the summer season.

Reunited as Creedence Clearwater Revisited in 1995, the band has toured

worldwide for more than 20 years amazing audiences with astounding concerts jam packed with hits that still remain staples on radio and throughout popular movie soundtracks today.

The band has also reached a new generation of fans through their performances and their platinum-selling live album, “Recollection.” Creedence Clearwater Revisited adds a new chapter to Cook and Clifford’s legacy with vibrant and exhilarating energy, and pure American spirit.

Family time Science and comedy meet with the July 26 debut of Doktor Kaboom in “Look out!

Science is Coming!” The creation of actor/ comedian David Epley, Doktor Kaboom is a physicist with a passion for science that knows no bounds.

His improvisational skills and character driven one-man interactive show entertains all ages with explosive comedy, demonstrating that the foundations of scientific discovery are fun tools for everyone.

For more than 20 years, Doktor Kaboom has toured the United States and Canada, encouraging audiences to express their awe of scientific demonstrations, to creatively explore the world around them, and discover that science and mathematics can be entertaining.

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CALENDAR OF JUNE 1-7 Lake Geneva Restaurant Week is May 29 through June 7. Try new restaurants and return to the favorites for fabulous three course menus.

LakeGenevaRestaurantWeek.com 3, 17 Limber Timbers Square Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Darien Senior Center, 37 Park St., Darien. Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 275-6373 or www.limbertimbers.org 5 Night Under the Lights – hosted by the Elkhorn Parks and Recreation Department, 5 p.m. at Harris Park, Wright Street. (262) 741-5114 6 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with game at 1:30 p.m.

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The Black Point Estate on Geneva Lake is one of the finest examples of Queen Ann architecture and is considered to have one of the most intact collections of Victorian furnishings in the Midwest. In 2014 Black Point Estate was named among the 10 best home-estate tours in the United States by Fodor’s Travel, alongside Biltmore Estate, Mount Vernon and Monticello.

For more information on tours or the mansion, visit blackpointestate. wisconsinhistory.org.

6, 7 Free Fishing Weekend – on all Wisconsin waters. No license required.

7, 28 Wisconsin Walking Horse Show – at 8 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 723-3228 6, 13, 20, 27 Lauderdale Aqua Skiers performance – Future team at 5:30 p.m., main team at 6 p.m. on Don Jean Bay. www.aquaskiers.com 12, 13 Rummage sale – city-wide 12, 19, 26 Holton-Elkhorn Band Concert – free open-air concert at Elkhorn’s historic band shell in Sunset Park, 7:30 p.m. (262) 741- 5114 13 Annual Walworth County Farm Bureau Breakfast – from 6 a.m. to noon, children younger than 5 eat for free. Huge menu and lots of activities, as well as a farm tour all at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 723-3228 13-14 annual Paint In, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day in downtown Lake Geneva.

More than 18 artists painting under market umbrellas downtown along Broad and Main streets. Under each umbrella visitors will find artists demonstrating and answering questions. Originals and prints will be available for purchase. web: www.genevalakeart.org 15-30 The World of Little House – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Daily activities that let visitors live like Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Ingalls family and friends. Dress as a character from one of the Little House on the Prairie books and receive a discount on admission. (262) 594-6300 or www. oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org 18 Walworth County Fair’s Pork Chop Cookout – featuring Country Idol Preliminaries and Crowning of 2012 Fairest of the Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 7233228 18 Concerts in the Park at Cravath Lakefront Park, Whitewater, 7 p.m. Free concert, children programs and hands on activities.

19 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352 19-20 Pig in the Park – Whitewater’s Pig in the Park State Championship BBQ Cook-Off at Cravath Lakefront Park, 341 S. Fremont St., Whitewater. Free admission, local live

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music, Wisconsin brews, activities for kids and more.

19 The East Troy Cycling Classic is officially back for its fourth year with the Tour of America’s Dairyland, June 18-28. East Troy’s downtown square is transformed into a professional cycling venue for the day. The 2015 Tour of America’s Dairyland is set for June 18-28. www.eastroy.org 21 Early Harness Races – noon at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11.

(262) 723-3228 28 Antique Flea Market – at 7 a.m. at the Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11, 7 a.m. Cost is $5. (414) 525-0820 or www. nlpromotionsllc.com

JULY 1-31 The World of Little House – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle. Daily activities that let visitors live like Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Ingalls family and friends. Dress as a character from one of the Little House on the Prairie books and receive a discount on admission. (262) 594-6300 or www. oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org 1, 15, 29 Limber Timbers Square Dance Club – dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Darien Senior Center, 37 Park St., Darien.

Cost is $5 per adult, $2 per child. (262) 2756373 or www.limbertimbers.org 2-5 The East Troy Lions Club annual Fourth of July Celebration at the Amusement Park, 2072 Graydon Ave. (next to the East Troy Lions Public Library) with a carnival on the midway, beer tent featuring live music daily and multiple food stands all four days.

4 Lake Geneva Independence Day parade and costume contest at 10 a.m., sponsored by the Frank Kresen American Legion Post 24 Ladies Auxiliary are hosting their annual Independence Day parade and costume contest on July 4th, 2014 at 10 am. Participants should gather at Eastview Elementary School, 535 Sage St., at 9:30 a.m. The parade route will travel on Dodge Street from the Eastview parking lot north

on Center and then up Henry to the Legion Hall. Following the judging, popsicles will be served. In the event of rain, the parade will be canceled. www.post24lgwi.org 4 The East Troy Lions 14th annual car show, staffed by the Kettle Moraine Classic Car Club, will run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 at 3143 Graydon Ave. Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday at dark. The parade will start at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. For more information, call (262) 366-1765.

2-5 Whitewater’s 4th of July Festival, Cravath Lakefront, 312 Whitewater St. Midway, beer tent, food vendors and more.

July 2 – Miss Whitewater Pageant (5 p.m.); July 3 – kids, decorate bikes for Saturday’s parade, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bicyclewise, 1130 W. Main St.,) fireworks (10 p.m.;) July 4 – car show featuring 17 classes (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.,) Whippet City Mile Run (9:50 a.m.,) annual parade (begins at Lincoln School and travels Prince to Main to Whitewater streets, ending at Fremont Street, 10 a.m.,) ski show (noon,) and fireworks (10 p.m.;) July 5 – children’s petting zoo (noon to 4 p.m.,) Kindschi Pedal Pulls (new kids event,) 2 p.m. www.ww4th.com 4 Town of Delavan Fourth of July celebration in Community Park on Delavan Lake, noon to 11 p.m. Fireworks, 9 p.m.

4 City of Delavan Fourth of July Let Freedom Ring celebration. Pancake breakfast, 7 a.m., followed by the CarpO-Rama and the parade at 3 p.m. in downtown Delavan. Family and kids activities from 4 to 7 p.m. at Veteran’s Park, food and drink tents and live music.

Fireworks, 9:30 p.m.

3, 4, 5 An Old World Fourth of July – from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. visitors can celebrate as people did in the 19th and 20th centuries with a “through the ages” parade, band concert and spirited competitions at Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 Highway 67, Eagle. (262) 594-6301 or www. oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org 4, 11, 18, 25 Walworth County farmers market – Veterans Park on the courthouse

square, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (262) 741-4961 4, 11, 18, 25 Lauderdale Aqua Skiers performance – Future team at 5:30 p.m., main team at 6 p.m. on Don Jean Bay. www.aquaskiers.com 11 Vintage Base Ball: Eagle Diamonds – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with game at 1:30 p.m.

Celebrate America’s favorite pastime and enjoy an old-fashioned game at Old World Wisconsin, S103 W37890 Highway 67, Eagle.

(262) 594-6300 or www.oldworldwisconsin. wisconsinhistory.org 17 Relay For Life – 7 p.m. at Walworth County Fairgrounds, Walworth County Fairgrounds, Highway 11. (262) 723-3228 www.relayforlife.org

24-26 The Knights of Columbus will host a Corn & Brat Roast, Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the East Troy Historic Village Square.

The event will feature brats, hamburgers, roasted sweet corn and live music. For more information, call (262) 642-5198.

24-26, 31-Aug. 2 “Godspell” at the Christian Arts Centre of Chapel on the Hill. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. Cost: $10 (Visa/MasterCard accepted) and may be purchased on www.brownpapertickets. com or at the door. www.chapelonthehill.net 25 Frank Kresen American Legion Post 24 annual Car Show at 9 a.m., 735 Henry St., Lake Geneva.

31 Lutherdale Fish Fry – 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Lutherdale Camp, N7891 Highway 12, Elkhorn. Ticket cost for adults is $12, $7 for children 12 and younger. (262) 742-2352 31-Aug. 1 Whitewater Maxwell Street Days and Brat Festival Although we make every attempt to provide accurate information regarding area events, dates and times may change or events may be canceled. We suggest you confirm events before you finalize your travel plans.

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