Green Lake News

SUNSEED Eco-Education Center shows how to grow organic vegetables. Part of the Fond du Lac Reads Program.

Jackie Chan plays Bob Ho, an undercover CIA spy who decides to give up his career and settle down with his neighbor and girlfriend, Gillian.

Fond du Lac is turning shades of green. The area will usher in St. Patrick's Day with parades, theater, food and music in the following week.

North Green Lakers, we've got some exciting news. Greenlake Wines , the new wine bar and wine shop we told you about last month, has opened its doors for business.

Hundreds of music students from area schools will participate in a Wisconsin School Music Association sanctioned Solo & Ensemble Music Festival hosted at Central Wisconsin Christian School in Waupun, on Saturday, March 13.

The Central Wisconsin Youth Trap League is looking for youth, boys & girls, who are interested in shooting trap.

An evening of music, comedy and laughter is planned at Ultimate Date Night on Saturday, March 20, at Green Lake Conference Center, located along Highway 23.

--John Hammond Jr. - 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Thrasher Opera House, 506 Mill St., Green Lake. Blues, folk and rock. Hammond has performed with Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, The Band, Muddy Waters and other major artists. Buy tickets at (920) 294-4279 or visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com. $20. --Brass Transitions: Classical to Jazz - 7:30 p.m. March 4 at the Windhover Center, 51 Sheboygan St. Marty Robinson plays the trumpet with special guests. Artist reception begins at 7. Part of the Windhover's Searl Pickett Classical Series. Buy tickets at 921-5410 or www.windhovercenter.org/windhover_tickets.php. $13; $10 for Windhover members. --Shidara - 7:30 p.m. March 5 at the Fox Cities PAC, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton. The taiko group, originating from the wooded mountains of Japan, displays detailed, energetic drumming. Buy tickets at (800) 982-2787, (920) 730-3760 or foxcitiespac.com. Tickets start at $15. --Leahy's Luck - 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 5 at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 608 New York Ave., Sheboygan. One of Milwaukee's favorite Irish bands plays traditional and popular genre songs. Buy tickets at (920) 458-6144 or www.jmkac.org. $10; $8 for members. --"The Wiz" - March 5-28 at the Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee. First Stage Children's Theater performs a different take on the classic "Wizard of Oz" story. A young Dorothy, hip Scarecrow, uptight Tin Man and mama's boy Lion seek help from the Great Man in the flashy city. The score combines rock, gospel and soul styles and includes hit songs like "Home," "If You Believe" and "Ease on Down the Road." Recommended for ages 6 and older. Buy tickets at (800) 612-3500 or www.FirstStage.org. $10.50 to $36.50. --Marcia Ball - 7:30 p.m. March 6 at the Cedarburg PAC, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. The singer-pianist plays southern boogie, roadhouse blues and ballads. Part of the center's Visiting Artist Series. Buy tickets at 262) 376-6161. $42. --Nickelodeon's Storytime Live! - 3 and 6 p.m. March 6 and 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m. March 7 at the Fox Cities PAC, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton. First live family theatrical tour starring characters from Nickelodeon's "Dora the Explorer," "The Backyardigans," "Wonder Pets!" and "Ni Hao, Kai-lan." Buy tickets at (800) 982-2787, (920) 730-3760 or foxcitiespac.com. Tickets start at $16. --Shirley Jones in "A Night at the Oscars" - 3 and 7:30 p.m. March 6 at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. The star of stage and film emcees an evening of classic songs from Oscar-winning films, including "E.T.," "Forrest Gump" and "Gone with the Wind." She also performs songs from her movie musicals, like "Music Man," "Carousel" and "Oklahoma." The Hollywood Concert Orchestra performs. Buy tickets at (262) 670-0560 ext. 3 or visit www.schauercenter.org. $33 to $39. --Ballet Folklorico - 7:30 p.m. March 10 at the Fox Cities PAC, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton. Music, dance and costumes present a history of Mexican folklore. Buy tickets at (800) 982-2787, (920) 730-3760 or foxcitiespac.com. Tickets start at $15. --"Romeo and Juliet" - 7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. Shakespeare's beloved tale of tragic love. Buy tickets at (262) 670-0560 ext. 3 or visit www.schauercenter.org. $23 to $29. --Rising Gael - 8 p.m. March 13 at the Windhover Center, 51 Sheboygan St. Modern Celtic band from Madison. The group is nominated for two Madison Area Music Awards this year. Part of the Windhover's Signature Series. Buy tickets at Buy tickets at the center or www.windhovercenter.org. $15; $12 for Windhover members. --Gaelic Storm - 7:30 p.m. March 14 at the Meyer Theatre, 117 S. Washington St., Green Bay. Celtic/world styles. Buy tickets at (800) 895-0071 or www.ticketstaronline.com. $25. --The 20 Greatest Hits of Johnny Cash-7:30 p.m. March 19 at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. Liam Ford presents the music icons beloved songs. Buy tickets at (262) 670-0560 ext. 3 or visit www.schauercenter.org. $28.50. --Jennie DeVoe - 8 p.m. March 20 at the Windhover Center, 51 Sheboygan St. Singer-songwriter and guitarist DeVoe plays folk-blues show. Part of the Windhover's Signature Series. Buy tickets at Buy tickets at the center or www.windhovercenter.org. $15; $12 for members. --Willie Nelson and Family - 8 p.m. March 20 at the Fox Cities PAC, 500 W. College Ave., Appleton. Buy tickets at (800) 982-2787, (920) 730-3760 or foxcitiespac.com. Tickets start at $49.50. --Hearthside Dinner - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 20 at Wade House, W7824 Center St., Greenbush. Help prepare and enjoy a 1860s-style meal using an old-fashioned stove and fireplaces. After the meal, everyone pitches in to clear the tables, wash dishes and sweep the hearth. Buy tickets at (920) 526-3271. $45. --"Don't Stop the Music" with the Wisconsin Singers - 2 p.m. March 21 at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. Song and dance revue starring the best singers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Buy tickets at (262) 670-0560 ext. 3 or visit www.schauercenter.org. $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. --"Little House on the Prairie: The Musical" - March 23-28 at the Fox Cities PAC, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton. Melissa Gilbert plays Ma in the stage adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's books. For times or tickets, call (800) 982-2787, (920) 730-3760 or visit foxcitiespac.com. Tickets start at $40. --Lionel Loueke Trio - 6:30 p.m. March 23 and 7:30 p.m. March 25 at the JMK Arts Center, 608 New York Ave., Sheboygan. Loueke of Benin, West Africa, performs percussive tongue clicking, singing and syncopated guitar, influenced by his roots. He will play with bassist Massimo Biolcati and drummer Ferenc Nemeth. Buy tickets at (920) 458-6144 or www.jmkac.org. March 23 show is $13, March 25 is $27. --Big Top Chautauqua - 7 p.m. March 25 at the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley, 1478 Midway Road, Menasha. Award-winning multi-media musical and visual tribute to America's natural heritage. See the nation's lands and waters and how to protect them for generations. Michael Dombeck, former chief of the US Forest Service, will speak after the show. Buy tickets at (920) 832-2646 or foxtickets.uwc.edu. $25. --Natalie Grant - 7 p.m. March 25 at the Weill Center, 826 N. Eighth St., Sheboygan. With special guests Britt Nicole and "American Idol" contestant Phil Stacey. Buy tickets at (920) 208-3243 or www.weillcenter.com. --Jump Rhythm Jazz Project - 7:30 p.m. March 26 at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. Group is based in Chicago and focuses on dances set to blues, Latin, jazz and blues-tinged funk. Buy tickets at (262) 670-0560 ext. 3 or visit www.schauercenter.org. $22 to $26 for adults, $20 to $24 for students. --Kansas - 7:30 p.m. March 27 at the Meyer Theatre, 117 S. Washington St., Green Bay. The band performs its biggest hits with the Green Bay Symphony. Buy tickets at (800) 895-0071 or www.ticketstaronline.com. $43 to $48. --"The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales" - 3 p.m. March 28 at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. A new take on old fairy tales. Cinderella rebuffs Rumpelstiltskin, Goldilocks meets the Three Elephants and Jack keeps bumping into fairytale characters while trying to escape from the giant. Buy tickets at (262) 670-0560 ext. 3 or visit www.schauercenter.org. $15 for adults, $13 for students and $10 for children. --American Bluegrass Masters Tour - 7:30 p.m. April 10 at the Fox Cities PAC, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton. Grand Ole Opry legend Bobby Osborne plays with America's hottest bluegrass singers and pickers. Buy tickets at (800) 982-2787, (920) 730-3760 or visit foxcitiespac.com. $20. --Daughtry - 7:30 p.m. May 21 at the Resch Center, 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay. With special guests Lifehouse and Cavo. Buy tickets at (800) 895-0071 or www.ticketstaronline.com. $29.50 to $39.50.

A 31-year-old Markesan man has been identified as the person killed after his snowmobile apparently struck an ice shanty on Little Green Lake.

The Green Lake County Sheriff's Department found a missing snowmobiler dead. Brian Strauss, 31, of Markesan was reported missing Monday morning.

Ron the Guitar Guy plays popular classics, and the Audubon Inn will match money raised from tips.

Thousands of voters in Outagamie and Green Lake counties may get a phone call tonight from Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Walker.

JUNEAU - If the Dodge County Board of Supervisors hopes to map out its own destiny, it needs to act soon.

BERLIN - The timing may be a little off for a hemp and cannabis expo in Berlin Saturday, coming on the heels of a major drug bust of some 30 illegal drug manufacturers and dealers in the city, but the coordinators of the event make no apologies.

Ron the Guitar Guy plays popular songs Baby Boomers grew up with, and the Audubon Inn will match money raised from tips.

Overall, traffic deaths in Wisconsin were down in 2009 to the lowest level in 65 years.

In response to citizen requests, the League of Women Voters of the Ripon Area will conduct a voter forum on Feb.

The local landowner of a small working farm in Green Lake County is certain that his agricultural fields and natural areas will remain protected forever.

Your support is needed! A small group of Green Lakers is rallying for a worthwhile cause: the Green Lake Bathhouse, a neighborhood treasure, is in dire need of upgrading.

Laura Lake, violinist, will present her senior recital at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Helen Laird Theatre at the University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County, 2000 W. Fifth St.