Weekend Activities October 19-21, 2012
Olbrich’s Crackle: Fire & Froth in the Gardens
October 19, 2012 7-10pm.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens & Bolz Conservatory
3330 Atwood Ave
Madison, WI 53704
Oct 9: Advance tickets are sold out. Day of event tickets may be available (weather dependent). Be inspired by the beauty of a crisp fall evening in Olbrich’s outdoor gardens. Watch the flames from bonfires dance on the Great Lawn, groove to live music, savor a variety of tasty foods from Food Fight restaurants, and sip frothy Wisconsin brews. Tickets are $20 for Olbrich members and $25 for the general public. A limited number of advance tickets are available. Food and beverages are an additional cost above ticket price. In case of inclement weather, CRACKLE will be held indoors
www.olbrich.org
An Evening with Bill Cosby
October 19, 2012
Overture Center for the Arts
201 State St
Madison, WI 53703
Bill Cosby’s career spans decades and virtually all media, from the “Hey, Hey, Hey” of Fat Albert to groundbreaking sit-coms and a multitude of Gold and Platinum records. In the 1960’s, his stand-up act was a coast-to-coast sensation, and his role on TV’s I Spy won him three Emmy Awards. In the 1980s, he again rocked the television world with The Cosby Show. With hit movies and best-selling books, Bill Cosby is a national treasure with the unique ability to touch people’s hearts.
Bethlehem Lutheran Craft Fair 9am-2pm.
October 20, 2012
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
W8267 State Road 33 E
Portage, WI 53901
Art and crafts; no commercial. All handmade items. Includes artist paintings, woodwork, needlework, quilts and much more. Also, a brat and bake sale www.bethlehemportage.org
Edgerton Quilt Show
October 20, 2012 9am-4pm.
Edgerton Middle School
300 Elm Dr
Edgerton, WI 53534
150+ Quilts on display that will be judged by viewer’s choice. Other activities include author presentations/demonstrations, book sales and signings, vendor sales, quilt raffle, and much more. Concessions available. There is a small admission fee.
Indoor Vintage & Antique Snowmobile Show; Outdoor Vintage Grass Drags & Swap Meet
October 20, 2012
Jefferson County Fair Park
503 N Jackson Ave
Jefferson, WI 53549
Can bring 1985 and older sleds to show and grass drags; Snowmobile Show back in the Activity Center; and improved racing track. Sponsored by the Jefferson County Snowmobile Alliance as a fundraiser to help maintain area snowmobile trails, etc. Food & beverages available. Free Parking. Gate fee: $5/person; children under 10 free.
Sun Prairie’s Most Haunted House 6:30pm -11pm
Downtown Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Prepare to be Scared! Ghouls! Ghosts! Ghoblins! Join us at Sun Priarie’s Most Haunted House. www.sunprairiesmosthaunted.co
All Hallows Eve Grand Costume Ball at Circus World
October 20, 2012
Circus World
550 Water Street
Baraboo, WI 53913
The evening begins in the new Tristan Crist Magic Theatre with social time, followed by a banquet at 7pm. On stage at 8pm will be a hair-raising, Halloween-themed magic show featuring the talents of master Illusionist Tristan Crist. A costume contest and ball will finish out the evening, complete with graveyard grooves by disc jockey Izzy Gone. All guest must be 18 years of age and we request you arrive in costume or formal dress for this magical night at Circus World. Call for reservations any time between 8:30am-4pm, any day before Sunday, October 14.
www.circusworld.wisconsinhistory.org
Category: Madison Wisconsin
