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Friday, 18 May, 2012 - LCT: Blood Brothers

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:30:00 -0500

Blood Brothers
by Willy Russell
May 4-20, 2012

One of the most popular musicals in London history!

The Johnstone twins, Mickey and Eddie, were separated at birth. Eddie is raised by his wealthy adoptive parents, while Mickey is raised by their mother on the wrong side of the tracks. Despite efforts to keep them apart, they become the best of friends, never learning the truth until one fateful day. Theatre PG

Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. Call 608-784-9292 or visit www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org for more information.

Saturday, 19 May, 2012 - Who Will Be Smarter than a 5th Grader?

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Join RSVP and area fifth graders from Aquinas, Holmen, La Crosse, and Onalaska schools to find out "Who will be Smarter than a 5^th Grader?" You can help the school of your choice win a grand prize of $1000.00 by casting your vote for one of the contestants below. Send your donation to Coulee Region RSVP, 2920 East Avenue South, Suite 104, La Crosse, WI 54601 or donate online at www.rsvplax.org. Contact RSVP, at 608.785.0500 if you have questions on how to help your contestants or school of choice makes it to the head of the class!

Saturday, 19 May, 2012 - LCT: Blood Brothers

Sat, 19 May 2012 19:30:00 -0500

Blood Brothers
by Willy Russell
May 4-20, 2012

One of the most popular musicals in London history!

Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. Call 608-784-9292 or visit www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org for more information.

Sunday, 20 May, 2012 - LCT: Blood Brothers

Sun, 20 May 2012 14:00:00 -0500

Blood Brothers
by Willy Russell
May 4-20, 2012

One of the most popular musicals in London history!

Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. Call 608-784-9292 or visit www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org for more information.

Tuesday, 29 May, 2012 - 'ZAP! into the Past!' La Crosse County Library's Summer Library Program

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Join us at La Crosse County Library this summer as we 'ZAP! into the Past!' with our Time Traveler's Reading Log, Teen Reading Raffle, Story Time, Lunch Bunch, Library Club, and Teen Nights! There are also 'Zap-Tacular' Wednesday Family Events throughout June and July.

Registration starts Tuesday, May 29th. Programming runs through Saturday, July 28th.

More information available at any La Crosse County Library branch (Bangor, Campbell, Holmen, Onalaska, West Salem).

Friday, 01 June, 2012 - All Glazed Up! Kids' Club

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:30:00 -0500

We'll do cool art the First Friday of every month. Projects will span from month to month. You won't want to miss it! Buy a 6 or 12 month Kids' Club Membership for a discount. Must register no later than the Tuesday before the event.

Friday, 01 June, 2012 - WIAA State High School Track Meet

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Thousands of spectators will be at UW-L to watch the best in high school track and field events.

Saturday, 02 June, 2012 - WIAA State High School Track Meet

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Thousands of spectators will be at UW-L to watch the best in high school track and field events.

Monday, 04 June, 2012 - 'ZAP! into the Past!' La Crosse County Library's Summer Library Program

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Registration starts Tuesday, May 29th. Programming runs through Saturday, July 28th.

More information available at any La Crosse County Library branch (Bangor, Campbell, Holmen, Onalaska, West Salem).

Saturday, 09 June, 2012 - EcoPark Playscapes Saturdays

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0500

This FREE activity will be available during open hours at the EcoPark every second Saturday June through September for families to come play in the first phases of the playscapes! EcoPark Naturalists will be on hand to guide exploration.

Saturday, 09 June, 2012 - Mayo Clinic Biggest Baby Shower and Beyond

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 10:00:00 -0500

If you're expecting a baby or have recently welcomed a little one, you're invited to the Biggest Baby Shower Ever! Join Mayo Clinic Health System and Magic 105. Visit informational displays. Shop local vendors for baby products. Meet Mayo Clinic Health System providers and staff. Enjoy children's activities and a special Music Together class from Beebop & Bundles. Plus, register to win prizes for you and your baby. Bring the whole famiy.

Monday, 11 June, 2012 - Dino-Mites Story Time @ La Crosse County Library (Holmen)

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:15:00 -0500

Storytimes are about 30 to 35 minutes long and are filled with books, songs, fingerplays, dramatics, simple crafts, snacks and more. Each week offers a new theme based on our 'Zap! Into the Past!' Summer Library Program.

Storytimes are geared for children ages 3 to 6. Younger and older children are welcome, but all children who attend must have the ability to sit fairly quietly.

Sign-up is recommended.

Friday, 15 June, 2012 - LCT: The Phantom Tollbooth

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0500

The Phantom Tollbooth
Theatre for Youth
June 15-24, 2012

One rainy afternoon, young Milo's world is turned upside-down when a mysterious tollbooth arrives. With nothing better to do, he uses the tollbooth to travel to the Kingdom of Wisdom, where he and his two faithful friends, Tock the Watchdog and the Humbug, embark on an epic quest to rescue the Princesses Rhyme and Reason and restore peace to the kingdom. Theatre G

Fridays and Saturdays 7:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays 2 p.m. Season ticket holders may reserve their Phantom Tollbooth tickets beginning May 21, 2012. Public ticket sales begin May 29, 2012. Call 608-784-9292 or visit www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org for more information.

Saturday, 16 June, 2012 - LCT: The Phantom Tollbooth

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0500

The Phantom Tollbooth
Theatre for Youth
June 15-24, 2012

Sunday, 17 June, 2012 - Father's Day at Children's Museum

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0500

FREE admission for all fathers in honor of Father's Day.

Monday, 18 June, 2012 - Dino-Mites Story Time @ La Crosse County Library (Holmen)

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:15:00 -0500

Storytimes are geared for children ages 3 to 6. Younger and older children are welcome, but all children who attend must have the ability to sit fairly quietly.

Sign-up is recommended.

Thursday, 21 June, 2012 - Zor Shriners Variety Show

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:30:00 -0500

Fun for the whole family! Thrill to jugglers, acrobats, and other live performers! 2 Shows: 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, 21 June, 2012 - Zor Shriners Variety Show

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:30:00 -0500

Fun for the whole family! Thrill to jugglers, acrobats, and other live performers!

Friday, 22 June, 2012 - LCT: The Phantom Tollbooth

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0500

The Phantom Tollbooth
Theatre for Youth
June 15-24, 2012

Saturday, 23 June, 2012 - 29th Annual Norskedalen Midsummer Festival

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0500

Midsummer is the second most important yearly celebration in Norway, after May 17. It is a happy day that marks the full return of the light. It is also a sad day because the next day we begin the descent into darkness.

Rain or shine there is fun for the entire family at Midsummer Fest. Norskedalen is bustling with activity throughout the weekend. Read on for what all we have planned for you this year!

Pancake Breakfast! Saturday Morning come early and enjoy a yummy pancake breakfast complete with sausage from 8AM to 10AM. (prices TBA)
Baking demonstrations! Lefse baking, butter churning, flatbread, donuts, stroll, krumkake, and waffles. And delicious hand-cranked ice cream.
Food! Delicious a la carte food available all day includes lefse wraps, varme pølse (sausage wrapped in lefse), strawberry shortcake, ice cream, rømmegrøt (cream pudding) and more.
Woodcarving! The 16th annual Lloyd Thrune Woodcarving Show, competition, and sale. Enter your creation by category: caricature, birds, figure, acanthus, chip or novice. Demonstrations by the Coulee Region Woodcarvers Club and ribbons will be awarded. Carvers will also have their creations for sale.
Heritage Crafters! Watch heritage craft demonstrations such as: soapmaking, blacksmithing, carding, spinning, rope making, broom making, and shake making, rosemalers and hardanger embroidery. Monroe Johnson will be acanthus carving, Clinton and Beverly Bagstad will be baking flatbread, and more !

Fun for Kids!