Calendar of EVENTS
Museum Day Live !
Saturday , September 24
9 AM-4:30 PM @ Galena & U . S . Grant Museum ( Galena , IL )
Smithsonian magazine ’ s 12th annual event features free admission to participating museums across the United States , with a wide range of diverse exhibitions , emulating the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution ’ s Washington DC-based facilities . This year , the Galena & U . S . Grant Museum are participating . Download a Museum Day Live ! ticket for free admission . Visit SmithsonianMag . com / MuseumDay .
Cornish Festival
Saturday , September 24
11 AM-5 PM @ Pendarvis Historic Site ( Mineral Point , WI )
A mixed bag of learning , lore , and laughter , “ Crowdy Crawn ,” a Cornish expression meaning entertainment that is a mixture of things , includes traditional domestic crafts and Cornish storytelling . Craftspeople will demonstrate skills such as basket making , butter making , spinning , rug hooking , and quilting . A storyteller will spin yarns of a different kind , recounting folk tales and legends that have endured for generations in Cornwall . Visit PendarvisHistoricSite . org .
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Stroll Apple Creek
Saturday , September 24
10 AM-5 PM @ 8384 N . Broadway Rd ., Apple River , IL
Enjoy a walk-through of Apple Creek Arboretum , Apple Creek Prairie , and Apple Creek Woods led by Naturalist Terrence Ingram . The half-mile hike through the Arboretum and Prairie begins at 10:00 a . m . and costs $ 10 . The one-mile stroll through the Woods begins at 2:00 p . m . and costs $ 10 . For an additional $ 10 , a delicious Swiss steak lunch can be enjoyed at the Apple River Presbyterian Church at 12:00 p . m . For all three – both hikes and lunch – the reduced cost is $ 25 . Reservations are required . Call ( 815 ) 594.2306 or visit EagleNature . com .
Fall Harvest Table Dinner
Saturday , September 24
5-9:30 PM @ 1291 College Farm Rd ., Platteville , WI
This formal , sit-down dinner showcases Wisconsin Southwest Technical College culinary students ’ talents using local , freshoff-the-farm foods . Special guests include Ann O ’ Leary , Alice in Dairy Land , and Sarah Klavas , Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism . Cost is $ 50 . Call ( 608 ) 348.8888 or visit Platteville . com .
Dubuque Chorale Songfest IV
Saturday , September 24 , 7:30 PM @ UD Heritage Center , Butler Hall
The Dubuque Chorale is proud to present SongFest 2016 . Participating in this year ’ s concert are the Dubuque Chorale and Cadenza , Julien Chamber Choir , collegiate choirs from Clarke University , Emmaus Bible College , Loras College , University of Dubuque , and University of Wisconsin- Platteville . Each group will present several pieces and the evening will conclude with all choirs joining together to perform Martin Shaw ’ s “ With a Voice of Singing ,” a perfect end to a stirring display of vocal talent from our area . $ 10.00 tickets are available at the Heritage Center Farber ticket office or by calling 563-585-7469 . Come to this unique event and sample the musical talents of area vocal groups and preview the great performances in the upcoming year . Tickets are $ 10 . Visit DubuqueChorale . org .
West Dubuque Wingfest
Saturday , September 24
11 AM @ Farley Park ( Farley , IA ) Ten competitors go head-to-head in this chicken wing cook-off . Enjoy wings as well as volleyball , baggo , human foosball , and a Hawkeye game broadcast . Kidsfest features inflatables , face painting , balloon animals , and activities every hour . Proceeds benefit the Western Dubuque Fine Arts Booster Club . Admission is free .
Elihu Washburne ’ s 200th Birthday Party
Saturday , September 24 , 8 PM @ DeSoto House Hotel , Ballroom ( Galena , IL )
This special celebration of Elihu Washburne ’ s 200th birthday features champagne , chocolate , and birthday cake with portrayals of Lincoln , Grant , Washburne , Galena ’ s nine generals , and many other citizens . Proceeds benefit the Galena-Jo Daviess Country Historical Society and the Grant / Galena State Historic Sites . This event is hosted by the Galena Belle Questers . Reservations of $ 25 each are required by September 16 . Call ( 815 ) 777.9129 or visit GalenaHistory . org .
Czipar ’ s Apple Festival
Saturday-Sunday , September 24-25
9 AM-5 PM @ Czipar ’ s Apple Orchard Enjoy lunch on the orchard grounds , arts and craft vendors , face painting and kids ’ activities , kettle corn , fresh apple cider , apple cider donuts , caricatures , recycled artwork by Junk FX , Indian corn , painted pumpkins , gourds , and more fall favorites . Visit CziparsOrchards . com .