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SUMMARY:Regional Indie Bookstore Passport Program
DESCRIPTION:Seventeen bookstores in the Southeast Wisconsin and Northeast Illinois communities are participating in this year’s Regional Passport Program! \nStarting April 1st\, pick up a passport from any of the participating stores and start shopping! If you visit at least five of the participating bookstores\, you will receive our exclusive I Support Indie Bookstores sticker plus a raffle entry to win a larger prize. \nThe more stores you visit\, the more raffle entries you get. Visit all 17 stores and earn a free tote bag!* \nHere are the details: \n>Spend at least $15 at 5 participating bookstores and earn a sticker\, a raffle entry for a $20 gift card to your hometown store\, and an entry into the main raffle filled with several books and other prizes!\n>Spend at least $15 at 10 participating bookstores and earn one extra entry to the main raffle!\n>Spend at least $15 at 15 participating bookstores and earn one more entry to the main raffle!\n>Spend at least $15 at all 17 participating bookstores and you will receive a free tote bag* and a total of 4 entries into the main raffle!\n>Submit your completed passport to any participating store by April 30th. \nParticipating stores\, listed alphabetically:\n>Abalabix Books\, 30 N Williams St.\, Unit A\, Crystal Lake\, IL 60014\n>About Time\, 528 N. Milwaukee Ave\, Libertyville\, IL 60048\n>Arnett & Son Books\, 3314 Washington Ave\, Racine\, WI 53405\n>Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Ave A\, Kenosha\, WI 53140\n>Books & Company\, 1039 Summit Ave\, Oconomowoc\, WI 53066\n>Boswell Book Company\, 2559 N Downer Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53211\n>Lakeside Books\, 830 W Main St.\, Lake Geneva\, WI 53147\n>Lion’s Tooth\, 2421 S Kinnickinnic Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI 53207\n>Little Bean Books\, 875 Main St\, Antioch\, IL 60002\n>Nerdy Word Books\, 1106 Main Street\, Union Grove\, WI 53182\n>Reads by the River\, 102 E. Main St\, Waterford\, WI 53185\n>Read Between the Lynes\, 111 E Van Buren St\, Woodstock\, IL 60098\n>Studio Moonfall\, 5031 7th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI 53140\n>The Well Red Damsel\, 6429 W North Ave\, Wauwatosa\, WI 53213.\n>Thirst: A Romance Bookstore\, 5209 W. North Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI 53208\n>Vintage & Modern Books\, 415 6th Street\, Racine\, WI 53403\n>Wonderland Bookshop\, 4001 N. Downer Avenue\, Shorewood\, Wisconsin 53211 \nKeep an eye out on the stores’ social media posts to see what amazing prizes will be included in the grand prize basket and what tote each bookstore is offering! \n*10 winners at each store will win a tote bag; each store is carrying its own design; check the Passport Program Facebook event for frequent updates\, including the designs available at each store and when each store runs out of tote bags.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/regional-indie-bookstore-passport-program-2
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Shopping
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SUMMARY:THE PATCHWORK PLAYERS: Jennifer Chiaverini Reading and Quilt Fair!
DESCRIPTION:“Jennifer Chiaverini has made quite a name for herself with her bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series. From the Civil War to the roaring ‘20s to contemporary settings\, these novels have offered suspense\, romance and\, at times\, in-depth looks into the social\, political and cultural differences that helped shape a nation.” – BookPage\nJoin Jennifer Chiaverini at the Northside Library at 6 p.m. on Thursday\, April 16th to celebrate the latest release in the Elm Creek Quilt series\, “The Patchwork Players”!\nThe event will begin with a Quilt Fair at 4:30 p.m.\, then we will hear from Jennifer about the inspiration for her latest novel! Jennifer will also be taking questions from the audience and signing books.\nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Get all the details and RSVP here: https://withfriends.co/…/the_patchwork_players_jennifer… \nQUILT FAIR\nStories don’t only live on pages. Join us for a Quilt Fair celebrating the art of stitching and storytelling at 4:30 p.m. Local quilters will display their handmade works\, each piece carrying its own history\, heart\, and thread of inspiration.\n*If you are interested in participating in the Quilt Fair\, you must adhere to the Blue House Books and Kenosha Public Library guidelines below and sign up at the RSVP button! \nAbout THE PATCHWORK PLAYERS:\nThe cast of a smash TV show arrives at a quilter’s retreat for a week of camaraderie and creativity that takes some surprising twists in this heartwarming new installment of Jennifer Chiaverini’s much-beloved Elm Creek Quilts series.\nAcclaimed TV actress Julia Merchaud almost can’t believe her good fortune. Her beloved historical drama\, A Patchwork Life\, revived her career and made stars of several younger actors. But Julia’s happiness turns to dismay when she learns that the hit show will have only one more season. Can she convince everyone to stay just a little longer?\nInspiration comes after a conversation with Summer Sullivan\, one of the expert quilters who helped Julia prepare for her role. When Summer confides that Elm Creek Quilt Camp is in financial trouble\, Julia concocts a brilliant plan that will help the Elm Creek Quilters and herself.\nJulia sets about persuading the cast and crew to join her for what she promises will be a marvelous week at a luxurious nineteenth-century mansion amid the autumnal splendor of central Pennsylvania\, a creative and dynamic working vacation they’ll never forget. Secretly\, she hopes the bonding experience will convince them to abandon their other plans and sign on for another few seasons. But after several joyful days of quilting and camaraderie\, Julia’s scheme takes an unexpected turn. Soon she’ll have to make hard choices about which matters more—career or friendship. \nAbout JENNIFER CHIAVERINI:\nJennifer Chiaverini is the “New York Times” bestselling author of thirty-six novels\, including critically acclaimed historical fiction and the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series. Her works of nonfiction include seven collections of quilt patterns and original designs featured in “Country Woman”\, “Quiltmaker”\, “Quilt”\, and other magazines.\nIn 2020\, Jennifer was awarded an Outstanding Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Library Association for her novel “Resistance Women”. In 2023\, the WLA awarded her the honor of Notable Wisconsin Author for her significant contributions to the state’s literary heritage.\nJennifer graduated from the University of Notre Dame and earned her MA from the University of Chicago. She\, her husband\, and their two sons call Madison\, Wisconsin home. \nBLUE HOUSE BOOKS & KENOSHA PUBLIC LIBRARY QUILT FAIR GUIDELINES:\n• Registration Required: you must RSVP by choosing the Quilt Fair Participant option (please also RSVP for the event if you plan to stay for Jennifer’s presentation)\n• Maximum 1 quilt per participant\n• Space is limited to the first 20 people to RSVP \nDisplay Requirements\n• Participants must bring their own freestanding quilt stand or rack\n• No wall mounting\, nails\, tape\, or adhesives permitted\n• Table-only space is limited to small pieces and must be requested in advance. Email open_in_newevents@shopatbhb.com to request a table.\n• Stands must be stable and not obstruct walkways or exits \nSetup & Removal\n• Setup window: 4 to 4:30 p.m.\n• Quilts must be removed by 6 p.m.\n• Participants are responsible for their own setup and takedown \nLiability\n• Quilts are displayed at owner’s risk\n• The library is not responsible for loss\, theft\, or damage \nContent\n• Quilts must be appropriate for a general audience\n• No political campaign messaging or unapproved commercial signage \nOptional\nParticipants are encouraged to include a small story card with:\n• Quilt title\n• Year completed\n• Inspiration or story\n• Literary connection (if applicable)
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/the-patchwork-players-jennifer-chiaverini-reading-and-quilt-fair
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Library\, 711 59th Place\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown
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SUMMARY:Xtreme Bar Bingo at Kenosha Tap House
DESCRIPTION:Totally free to play and the chance to win big prizes! Starts at 6pm every Thursday!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/xtreme-bar-bingo-at-kenosha-tap-house-2-2/2026-04-16
LOCATION:Kenosha Tap House\, 125 56th St\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Entertainment,Food & Drink,Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Open Mic w/ Miss B Haven at Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods
DESCRIPTION:Wine\, antiques\, coffee\, charcuterie and live acoustic\, unaltered and unplugged music performed by some of your favorite local musicians you might not even know yet  6-9 pm Third Thursdays Open Mic has arrived. If you haven’t stopped into Olafson & Porter (O&P) Vintage Goods and Coffee\, this is a great event to come enjoy the amazing atmosphere it feels like you step into another world. The vibes are unmatched!\nO&Pen mic is all acoustic. That means a truly authentic performance experience. You get to hear musicians in their most raw form live on stage! The sign up is simple\, show up\, say hi to your hostess Miss B Haven and get on the list to play! 15 minute sets per performer.\nGet it? O&Pen Mic Night? Come hang at O&P
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/open-mic-w-miss-b-haven-at-olafson-porter-vintage-goods/2026-04-16
LOCATION:Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods\, 5000 7th Aveune\, Kenosha\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC AT UNION PARK TAVERN
DESCRIPTION:Union park Tavern – June \nThursday\, June 5 5pm Cocktail Stunde’s (German Pop) is back! followed by OPEN MIC with host Pat Garrett at 8:30pm. All skills welcomed! \nFriday\, June 6 🚨🚨DOUBLE HEADER ALERT! \n6-9pm in the Biergarten YVES Francois et Rocambu Jazz (Nola Street Jazz) \n9pm First Friday Open Mic With Sipos & Young! (All Skills & Talents Welcomed) \nSaturday\, June 7 – 8pm Frank Falduto and his Patio Daddios (Blues) \nThursday\, June 12 – Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm \nFriday\, June 13 – 9pm Would You Kindly? (Indie Rock) \nSaturday\, June 14 6-9pm in the Biergarten – Pat Garrett & the Good Ol Boys. Special Guest Makenzie Knight (Outlaw Country) \nThursday\, June 19 Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm \nFriday\, June 20 🚨🚨DOUBLE HEADER ALERT! \n6-9pm in the Biergarten The Westerlees (Western Swing). 9pm The Eric Algie Duo (EcoLimes funk) \nSaturday\, June 21- 7pm Chicago/Kenosha Metro Irish Folk Jam \nThursday\, June 26 Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm \nFriday\, June 27 🚨🚨DOUBLE HEADER ALERT! \n6-9pm in the Biergarten The Fugitives (Americana). 9pm Solo Artist Mitch Downey  (Classic Rock) \nSaturday\, June 28 – 6-9pm in the Biergarten Peacetree Allstars (Americana) \nThursday\, July 3 Rhythm Dogs Blues Jam 8pm \nFriday\, July 4 – 9pm First Friday Open Mic With Sipos & Young! (All Skills & Talents Welcomed) \nSaturday\, July 5 – Stolen Moments (Indie) Little Couch Band (Folk Punk) \n 
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/live-music-at-union-park-tavern-2/2026-04-16
LOCATION:Union Park Tavern\, 4520 8th Avenue\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Dining,Downtown,Entertainment,Food & Drink,Nightlife
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