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SUMMARY:Tree of Life Pendant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Students will use wire and a mold to make a frame. Beads and wire will be used to make the tree of life. Each one unique with the choices of wire; copper\, sliver\, gold and rose gold\, plus many assorted bead combinations. A fun project that you will be wearing at the end of class and will want to make more for family and friends. All supplies included in workshop price. 
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/tree-of-life-pendant-workshop
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Avenue\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brewery Tours
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce we are now offering brewery tours every Saturday at 12pm and 2pm. Thanks to our friends at Lakefront Brewery for their help and inspiration for us to create our own tour here in Kenosha\, we are ready and eager to teach you about beer and entertain you while you learn! \nOur brewery tours last approximately 45 minutes and are geared towards adults. Kids and families are welcome on the tour but at their own discretion. Kids 12 and under do not require a ticket but must remain next to their family at all tour stops. All patrons on premise must be 21+ with valid\, unexpired ID. Anyone under 21 must always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. \nEach tour will be limited to 20 people. Tour patrons will receive 4 drink tokens (good for beer and N/A beverages). We do highly recommend you grab a beer before the tour because we prefer you drink on our tour! You will also receive a souvenir pint glass to take home at the end of the tour. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour\, tours leave promptly on time. \nHead on over to our website now to buy tickets. \nHope to see you soon!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/brewery-tours/2024-12-14
LOCATION:Public Brewing Company\, 58th Street\, Kenosha\, Wisconsin\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Lori Brand
DESCRIPTION:“Bodies to Die For” is a brilliant psychological thriller that will have readers wondering whether the perfect body really is worth dying for. Debut author Lori Brand will be at Blue House Books on Saturday\, December 14th from Noon to 3 p.m. to sign books and chat with readers about her novel “Bodies to Die For”\, perfect for fans of “You Shouldn’t Have Come Here” and “None of This Is True”. Don’t forget\, signed books make great gifts for the holidays! ABOUT THE BOOK Popular fitness influencer Gemma has transformed herself from a Before into an After\, complete with washboard abs\, thriving business\, and a gorgeous husband. But social media can be deceiving. Offline\, the cutthroat world of bikini bodybuilding may just eat her alive. That’s if she’s not first devoured by the secret nemesis that lurks beneath her polished surface\, waiting to destroy her. Software engineer Ashley is fat and frustrated. Frustrated with failed diets. With a world that wants her to shrink. With biased doctors\, online trolls\, and even her own mother. Until Ashley falls in with a mysterious and radical sect of Fat Activists who are fighting back … by any means necessary. She’s never felt so alive\, so full of purpose. She’ll do whatever it takes to ride this high\, destroy Diet Culture\, and win the approval of her charismatic leader. Gemma and Ashley are on a collision course headed for the Olympia\, the bodybuilding competition where futures are made. And lost. When Gemma’s toughest rival turns up dead\, and more fitness girls fall like dominoes\, it’s beginning to look like the body image war has gone too far. With breakneck pace and keen insights\, “Bodies to Die For” takes a hard look at social media\, the $70 billion diet industry\, and the war on women’s bodies—the wars we wage with each other\, and with ourselves. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lori Brand is a lifting enthusiast\, group fitness instructor\, yoga teacher\, and software quality engineer. In past lives\, she’s been a gymnast\, dancer\, Playboy model\, and bodybuilder. Her time in the body wars trenches led to her realization that getting strong\, rather than shrinking\, is the way out. In an effort to spread the word\, she’s had articles published in “STRONG” Fitness Magazine\, “T-Nation”\, “Inside” Fitness Magazine\, “D’FYNE” Fitness Magazine\, and more. “Bodies to Die For” is her first novel.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/meet-greet-with-lori-brand
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:Morning Tai Chi on the Mezzanine – Winter Session I
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the sunshine over the lake as you practice the gentle movements of Tai Chi from the warmth of the museum’s mezzanine. Tai Chi is a slow moving mind and body exercise\, patterned after movements in nature. This class will cover some of the fundamental principles and exercises of Tai Chi\, focusing on balance\, breathing\, and movement\, while relaxing the body and mind. No experience necessary\, wear comfortable clothing for low impact exercise.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/morning-tai-chi-on-the-mezzanine-fall-session/2024-12-16
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Avenue\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brewery Tours
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce we are now offering brewery tours every Saturday at 12pm and 2pm. Thanks to our friends at Lakefront Brewery for their help and inspiration for us to create our own tour here in Kenosha\, we are ready and eager to teach you about beer and entertain you while you learn! \nOur brewery tours last approximately 45 minutes and are geared towards adults. Kids and families are welcome on the tour but at their own discretion. Kids 12 and under do not require a ticket but must remain next to their family at all tour stops. All patrons on premise must be 21+ with valid\, unexpired ID. Anyone under 21 must always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. \nEach tour will be limited to 20 people. Tour patrons will receive 4 drink tokens (good for beer and N/A beverages). We do highly recommend you grab a beer before the tour because we prefer you drink on our tour! You will also receive a souvenir pint glass to take home at the end of the tour. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour\, tours leave promptly on time. \nHead on over to our website now to buy tickets. \nHope to see you soon!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/brewery-tours/2024-12-21
LOCATION:Public Brewing Company\, 58th Street\, Kenosha\, Wisconsin\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:Morning Tai Chi on the Mezzanine – Winter Session I
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the sunshine over the lake as you practice the gentle movements of Tai Chi from the warmth of the museum’s mezzanine. Tai Chi is a slow moving mind and body exercise\, patterned after movements in nature. This class will cover some of the fundamental principles and exercises of Tai Chi\, focusing on balance\, breathing\, and movement\, while relaxing the body and mind. No experience necessary\, wear comfortable clothing for low impact exercise.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/morning-tai-chi-on-the-mezzanine-fall-session/2024-12-23
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Avenue\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brewery Tours
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce we are now offering brewery tours every Saturday at 12pm and 2pm. Thanks to our friends at Lakefront Brewery for their help and inspiration for us to create our own tour here in Kenosha\, we are ready and eager to teach you about beer and entertain you while you learn! \nOur brewery tours last approximately 45 minutes and are geared towards adults. Kids and families are welcome on the tour but at their own discretion. Kids 12 and under do not require a ticket but must remain next to their family at all tour stops. All patrons on premise must be 21+ with valid\, unexpired ID. Anyone under 21 must always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. \nEach tour will be limited to 20 people. Tour patrons will receive 4 drink tokens (good for beer and N/A beverages). We do highly recommend you grab a beer before the tour because we prefer you drink on our tour! You will also receive a souvenir pint glass to take home at the end of the tour. \nPlease arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour\, tours leave promptly on time. \nHead on over to our website now to buy tickets. \nHope to see you soon!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/brewery-tours/2024-12-28
LOCATION:Public Brewing Company\, 58th Street\, Kenosha\, Wisconsin\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:THE DEVIL THREE TIMES: Rickey Fayne in conversation with Cynthia Pelayo
DESCRIPTION:“A debut of enormous ambition” spanning eight generations of a Black family in West Tennessee as they are repeatedly visited by the Devil (Nathan Harris\, New York Times bestselling author of The Sweetness of Water) \nJoin us at Southwest Library on May 22nd to hear from debut novelist Rickey Fayne about his novel\, “The Devil Three Times”! Rickey will be discussing his book with Chicago author Cynthia Pelayo (“Vanishing Daughters”)\, answering questions from the audience\, and signing books! \nThis event is free but you can guarantee your seat by registering at the button below and purchasing a copy of “The Devil Three Times” from Blue House Books. \nAbout “The Devil Three Times”: \nYetunde awakens aboard a slave ship en route to the United States with the spirit of her dead sister as her only companion. Desperate to survive the hell that awaits her at their destination\, Yetunde finds help in an unexpected form—the Devil himself. The Devil\, seeking a way to reenter the pearly gates of heaven\, decides to prove himself to an indifferent God by protecting Yetunde and granting her a piece of his supernatural power. In return\, Yetunde makes an incredible sacrifice. \nTheir bargain extends far beyond Yetunde’s mortal lifespan. Over the next 175 years\, the Devil visits Yetunde’s descendants in their darkest hour of need: Lucille\, a conjure woman; Asa\, who passes for white; Louis and Virgil\, who risk becoming a twentieth-century Cain and Abel; Cassandra\, who speaks to the dead; James\, who struggles to make sense of the past while fighting to keep his family together; and many others. The Devil offers each of them his own version of salvation\, all the while wondering: can he save himself\, too? \nSteeped in the spiritual traditions and oral history of the Black diaspora\, “The Devil Three Times” is a baptism by fire and water\, heralding a new voice in American fiction. \nAbout the Rickey Fayne: \nRickey Fayne is a fiction writer from rural West Tennessee whose work has appeared in American Short Fiction\, Guernica\, The Sewanee Review\, and The Kenyon Review\, among other magazines. He holds an MA in English from Northwestern University and an MFA in Fiction from the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas. His writing embodies his Black\, Southern upbringing in order to reimagine and honor his ancestors’ experiences. \nAbout Cynthia Pelayo: \nCynthia Pelayo is a Bram Stoker Award winning and International Latino Book Award winning author and poet. Pelayo writes fairy tales that blend genre and explore concepts of grief\, mourning\, and cycles of violence. \nShe is the author of “Loteria”\, “Poems of My Night”\, “Into the Forest and All the Way Through”\, “Children of Chicago”\, “Crime Scene”\, “The Shoemaker’s Magician”\, “Forgotten Sisters”\, as well as dozens of standalone short stories and poems.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/the-devil-three-times-rickey-fayne-in-conversation-with-cynthia-pelayo
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Library Southwest\, 7979 38th ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stories & Sleuthing: Murdle Jr. Activity Night!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all junior detectives! Put on your thinking caps and join us at Blue House Books on June 8th at 4:30 p.m. for a special Murdle Jr Activity Night! The event will be filled with activities\, games\, and the opportunity to win prizes! Each child will also get an official Detective Club membership card. \nEach ticket includes one copy of Sleuths on the Loose and entry into the event. This event is for kids aged 8-12. Purchase the two accompanying puzzle books and get $5 off during the event. \nThere are only a limited amount of spots\, and these events tend to sell out quickly\, so purchase your ticket today before they’re gone! \nTickets: \nTicket includes one copy of Sleuths on the Loose and entry for up to two kids. Please include in the order comments how many kids will be attending. \nAbout the Book: \nInspired by the global phenomenon of the Murdle puzzle books comes the first novel in a new thrilling mystery series\, for fans of Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and The Swifts. \nIt’s a cloudy day on the Sacred Kidney playground\, but Jake likes it that way—dark and uncertain. For a junior detective like Jake\, standing up to bad guys is a piece of cake. After all\, she’s the only detective at Sacred Kidney Elementary with a hard-earned badge to her name. But just as Jake and her sidekick Sterling prepare to face off against the biggest bully in school\, there’s a scream from inside the library. \nThe kids are sure they heard Miss Saffron cry out\, but when they arrive at the scene of the crime\, the library is how it’s always been: filled with books\, but no Miss Saffron to be found! None of the adults still there after school are talking\, but Jake\, Sterling\, and Brick the bully are determined to find out what happened. This unlikely trio pinky promises to solve…the crime at Sacred Kidney! \nThe second Murdle Jr. puzzle book Ready\, Set\, Solve! is a companion for this novel\, with some Easter egg puzzles to solve between the pairing of books\, for readers with the keenest of eyes! \nAbout the Author: \nG. T. Karber is the bestselling author of Murdle\, a murder-mystery logic puzzle book series. He has produced dozens of live interactive mysteries in the Los Angeles area\, where he lives with his partner Dani Messerschmidt and their two cats. Fun fact: G. T. Karber was actually once a child himself\, and in fact\, he was actually a “Junior”!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/stories-sleuthing-murdle-jr-activity-night-2
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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SUMMARY:BEST BUDS: A Kids' Botanical Event
DESCRIPTION:Calling all kids who like to get their hands dirty\, join us on Saturday\, July 19th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for a fun-filled kids botanical event! The event includes story time with author Becky Scharnhorst and a plant from Equinox Botanical Boutique! The kids will even get to decorate their own pot and plant their new “best bud” themself with help from Maria\, owner of Equinox!\nThis event is ticketed and will most likely sell out fast\, so be sure to grab your ticket ASAP! Check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2296820250719 \nAbout BEST BUDS:\nFriendship comes naturally to a boy who moves to town and instantly befriends a variety of plants in this heartwarming and funny picture book for fans of Strictly No Elephants and When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree.\nWhen Spencer moves to a new town\, his mom is worried he may have a hard time making friends. But it’s easy! First\, Spencer meets Fred\, who is an excellent listener. Then there’s Dottie\, who’s a bit wild\, and Eugene\, who’s a jokester. The only thing is\, Fred\, Dottie\, and Eugene are all…plants.\nWhile the adults in Spencer’s life question whether he might want friends he doesn’t have to water\, Spencer knows that friendship can blossom in the most unexpected places. \nAbout BECKY SCHARNHORST:\nBecky grew up in Northeast Wisconsin and spent most of her childhood playing in lakes and reading books. Shortly after graduating from Luther College\, Becky spent a year working as a children’s bookseller at Barnes & Noble and soon discovered she enjoyed reading picture books more than anything else. Much\, much more.\nNow Becky spends her days writing children’s books and working at her local library. She is the author of “My School Stinks” (2021)\, “This Field Trip Stinks” (2022)\, and “How to Get Your Octopus to School” (2023). When she’s not reading or writing\, Becky can be found hiking through the woods\, baking something sweet\, or thinking happy thoughts. She currently lives in Central Wisconsin with her husband and two kids. \n\nevent cost: $35 & $50\ngraphics: attached\nwebsite link: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/2296820250719\nfacebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1009615164488549?active_tab=about
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SUMMARY:Portside Catering and Sugah n' Spices Baking Class
DESCRIPTION:Kids are invited to Portside’s Kitchen to bake back to school cookies with Jayla from Sugah n’ Spices!! Parents are welcome to stay as well!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/portside-catering-and-sugah-n-spices-baking-class
LOCATION:Portside Catering Wisconsin\, 5124 6th Avenue\, Kenosha\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:Downtown Clean Up - Sept. 13th! LET'S GO!!!!!!!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the September Go Downtown Kenosha Clean-Up!The Lakeshore Business Improvement District\, in collaboration with Ktown Connects Podcast & Sallese & Co. invite you to help keep our downtown beautiful!Saturday\, September 13th meet outside Sallese & Co. (709 56th Street) Clean up starts at 9 AM – 10 AM but…Ktown Connects & Sallese & Co. will be there early at 8:30 AM with coffee\, treats\, goodie bags\, giveaways and more! This will be a party of a clean up! So everyone who shows up will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket full of Kenosha swag\, local gift cards and more!!! We will also be giving away some FREE food & drink tickets for “Franks Diner Frolic at Franks 99th Anniversary Block Party” that is also the same day from 12- 7pm. Stay tuned for details………We’ll provide gloves\, garbage pickers\, and bags. Come ready to make a difference and clean up downtown Kenosha! Volunteers must be 18 or older\, or accompanied by an adult who will stay for the entire event.Please feel free to register here so we can have a head count on snacks & supplies to bring https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y3Q89GRNext Downtown cleanup is scheduled for Saturday\, October 11th at Blue House Books time TBAGot questions? Reach out to Donny at donny@visitkenosha.com.Let’s team up and clean up! YAY!!!!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/downtown-clean-up-sept-13th-lets-go
LOCATION:Sallese & Co.\, 709 56th Street\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Education,Entertainment,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:Fall Into Fun at Alpaca Arts HYK Little Yogi’s
DESCRIPTION:🍁 Fall Into Fun at Alpaca Arts! 🎨🧘‍♂️ \nCelebrate the season with a creative and calming morning just for kids—where movement\, mindfulness\, and imagination come together! \n✨ Dana will gently guide your little ones through:\n🌬️ Breathing exercises\n🧘‍♀️ A playful fall-inspired yoga flow\n🧘‍♂️ A calming meditation to wind down\n🎨 Followed by a hands-on art activity—each child will choose and glaze their own Fall-themed ceramic piece to take home! \n📅 Date: Saturday\, September 20th\n🕘 Time: 9:30–11:00 AM\n📍 Location: Alpaca Arts\n👧🧒 Ages: 3–12\n💲 Cost: $25 per child\n👯‍♀️ Sibling Discount: Save $5 on each additional child \n🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Today:\n➡️ Venmo: jenna-martin-01\n➡️ Zelle: 262-412-0004\n📞 Or call/text the studio to register: 262-412-0004 \n✨ Spots are limited—early booking is encouraged! \nLOCATION: ALPACA ART 🎨\n4326 7th Ave\, Kenosha\, WI 53140
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/fall-into-fun-at-alpaca-arts-hyk-little-yogis
LOCATION:Alpaca Arts\, 4326 7th Ave\,\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Education,Kid Friendly
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SUMMARY:Hiroya Tsukamoto In Concert Benefitting White Lilac
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed\, one-of-a-kind composer\, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto\, Japan. Performing a White Lilac show at Olafson & Porter. \nDate and time \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, November 9 · 6 – 8pm CST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods\n\n\n\n5000 7th Avenue Kenosha\, WI 53140 \nTsukamoto brings a blend of masterful fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry\, honed at the prestigious Berklee College of Music\, has been celebrated on renowned stages like the Blue Note in NYC and the United Nations\, and lauded for its “delicate\, fluid\, and beautifully detailed” style by Acoustic Guitar magazine. \nTsukamoto’s concerts are not just musical events; they are immersive experiences that weave lyrical narratives with intricate melodies. Recognized for his soulful performances that create an orchestra at his fingertips\, he invites audiences into his world of musical exploration and emotional expression. This is a rare opportunity to witness a performer who has been celebrated for his ability to take listeners on an “impressionistic journey” (Boston Herald). Enchanting music that promises to resonate long after the final note is played. \n“…chops\, passion and warmth. Zealously recommended!” –Jazz Review.com \n“HiroyaTsukamoto takes us to an impressionistic journey ” -Boston Herald \n“The fingerpicking is delicate\, fluid\, and beautifully detailed” –Acoustic Guitar Magazine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/hiroya-tsukamoto-in-concert-benefitting-white-lilac
LOCATION:Olafson & Porter Vintage Goods\, 5000 7th Aveune\, Kenosha\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Downtown,Education,Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Cocktail Class at Élan Events Venue
DESCRIPTION:HAPPY OCTOBER!\nIf you missed our last cocktail class\, get ready for this one! \nJoin us for an unforgettable cocktail experience where you’ll do more than just sip—you’ll create! Learn the art of custom cocktail making while uncovering the fascinating history behind your favorite spirits.\nExpect: Hands-on cocktail crafting A splash of history with every pour Great vibes & lively atmosphere A chance to mingle with fellow cocktail lovers Games & Prizes Snacks & Bites Included\nGet Ready For Our Spook Season Themed Drinks!\nLimited space of 15 people per class!\nPlease use the links below or in our bio to secure your ticket today!\nTicket for 1 person- https://square.link/u/cYcjE7x7?src=sheet
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/cocktail-class-at-elan-events-venue
LOCATION:Elan Event Venue\, 720 58th Street\, Kenosha\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:21+,Downtown,Education
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SUMMARY:Portside + Ono Sushi Class
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of sushi-making with Chef Alex Bee from Ono!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/portside-ono-sushi-class
LOCATION:Portside Catering Wisconsin\, 5124 6th Avenue\, Kenosha\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Education,Food & Drink
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T183000
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SUMMARY:BIRDS OF THE GREAT LAKES: Dexter Patterson in Kenosha!
DESCRIPTION:Calling all birding fans\, enthusiasts\, and beginners! Dexter Patterson\, co-founder of Wisconsin’s BIPOC Birding Club\, will be in Kenosha to discuss his new book\, “Birds of the Great Lakes”\, the perfect guide for identifying birds in the Midwest! \nJoin Dexter on Thursday\, October 30th\, at Blue House Books at 6:30 p.m. where he will be discussing his book and all things birding with Rick Fare\, Education Chair for Hoy Audubon Society of Kenosha and Racine\, answering questions from the audience\, and signing books! \nThis event requires a $5 reservation deposit. Get all the details here: https://www.blue-house-books.com/events/3436920251030 \nAbout BIRDS OF THE GREAT LAKES: \nThe Great Lakes region is teeming with scores of beautiful birds\, and the Birds of the Great Lakes will help you find them. This easy-to-use book will help you identify more than 100 commonly seen birds that help make the Great Lakes the natural wonders that they are. \nAn emphasis on best practices and habitat sustainability helps empower conservation and ensure that birding around our most precious resources will be possible for years to come. Perfect for budding and experienced birders alike\, this sleek and compact guide is the ideal travel companion for every trip to the region. \nAbout DEXTER PATTERSON: \nDexter Patterson is the co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin\, an organization dedicated to making birding more accessible and inclusive for people of color. In addition\, he is the CEO of operation Bird Joy\, a venture aimed at spreading joy and encouraging people to enjoy the wonders of bird watching. He has been featured in several prominent birding publications\, including “Birds & Blooms”\, “Sierra Club”\, and National Audubon magazines. \nAbout RICK FARE: \nRick Fare has been a birder for over 40 years. He was the past President and current Education Chair for Hoy Audubon Society of Kenosha and Racine. He was the recipient of the Bronze Passenger Pigeon Award from the WI Society for Ornithology for having made outstanding contributions to promote the field of Ornithology\, and the recipient of the Merit Award from the Bluebird Restoration Association of WI for contributing to the study and propagation of bluebirds.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/birds-of-the-great-lakes-dexter-patterson-in-kenosha
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Education,Shopping
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SUMMARY:Holiday Decor Workshop with Howland Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun workshop with Howland Flowers to learn how to create beautiful holiday decorations!
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/holiday-decor-workshop-with-howland-flowers
LOCATION:Portside Catering Wisconsin\, 5124 6th Avenue\, Kenosha\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community,Downtown,Education
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SUMMARY:FIREPROOF: Curtis Duffy in conversation with James Schend
DESCRIPTION:“Curtis Duffy’s story is one of tragedy and triumph\, the art of perfection and perfecting the art\, and what it means to be one of the country’s best chefs. His journey is deeply personal\, yet universally resonant.” – Grant Achatz\, The Alinea Group\nJoin world-renowned Chef Curtis Duffy at Kemper Center on Wednesday\, December 3rd\, at 7 p.m. as he discusses his new book\, “Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef”. Chef Duffy will be talking about his book with Kenosha native and former editor of “Taste of Home”\, James Schend. This is sure to be a one-of-a-kind experience for foodies\, chefs\, and memoir enthusiasts. Get your ticket today!\nThis event is ticketed\, check out the details and grab your ticket here: https://www.blue–house–books.com/events/3661220251203\nPlease note that previously purchased copies of “Fireproof” will not be allowed into the event without a Blue House Books receipt. \nAbout FIREPROOF: MEMOIR OF A CHEF:\nWith rare intensity and candor\, world-renowned\, Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Duffy shares his epic journey from child of an outlaw biker father to famed culinary iconoclast. Fans of no holds-barred stories such as Motley Crue’s The Dirt\, memoirs by celebrity chefs\, and brutally honest personal memoirs will love this raw and inspiring true story.\n“Chef Curtis Duffy’s Fireproof is like Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential meets Sons of Anarchy.” —Peter Blauner\, New York Times bestselling author of “The Intruder”.\n“Fireproof” charts Chef Curtis Duffy’s rise in spite of trauma\, to being mentored by and recognized among the world’s top chefs. Amid childhood chaos in rural Ohio\, a young Duffy first found refuge in Home Ec class\, then at one of Columbus’s best restaurants\, where he honed his skills. His passion ignited\, Duffy was dead set on leaving Ohio and breaking the Duffy family curse.\nBut the tragic deaths of his parents jeopardized his promising trajectories. Summoning extraordinary fortitude\, Duffy ate pain\, graduated culinary school\, and moved to Chicago to work in Chef Charlie Trotter’s kitchen—a hotbed of talent that produced prominent alumni such as Grant Achatz\, Graham Elliot\, and Homaro Cantu. Inspired by stellar peers and staging for Thomas Keller at the French Laundry\, Duffy’s drive only grew.\nHis meteoric rise would cost him a marriage—the price of ambition\, focus\, and Grace restaurant. Grace earned three Michelin stars four years in a row\, solidifying Duffy’s place as one of the world’s greatest culinary artists. But in a heartbreaking act of defiance\, Duffy walked out after disputes with Grace’s owner.\nUnstoppable\, Duffy created Ever restaurant—a launch nearly derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Duffy persisted where many others would have resigned their craft\, and Ever earned two Michelin stars from 2021-2024. Duffy was ranked one of the “50 Most Powerful People in American Fine Dining” in 2024 by the Robb Report. \nAbout CURTIS DUFFY:\nWorld-renowned\, James Beard Award-winning\, Michelin-starred chef Curtis Duffy was raised in Ohio. Duffy moved to Chicago to work for legendary chef Charlie Trotter before becoming chef de cuisine at Alinea. As head chef at Avenues\, Duffy earned two Michelin stars. Duffy later opened Grace restaurant\, earning three Michelin stars four years in a row. Duffy has since opened the Michelin-starred restaurant\, Ever\, and the After lounge. Netflix released “For Grace”—a documentary about Duffy creating Grace\, the tragic loss of his parents\, and becoming a critically acclaimed chef. Duffy and Ever restaurant has been featured heavily in Hulu’s hit series\, “The Bear”.\nDuffy volunteers for Chicago’s Banchet Awards\, the Grand Chef’s Gala\, and sits on the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts advisory board\, where a $25\,000 scholarship in his name is awarded. Duffy lives between Chicago and Miami with his wife\, Jennifer Duffy\, and their children. “Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef” is his first book. \nAbout JAMES SCHEND:\nAfter a delicious decade at “Taste of Home”\, James hung up his editor’s hat for a well-deserved retirement\, bringing his culinary adventures full circle right back to Kenosha! His journey with “Taste of Home” began as a food editor\, where he quickly became a familiar face in the Test Kitchen. Through the years\, he moved up the ranks\, ultimately reaching the pinnacle as the editor of “Taste of Home”. In this role\, he had the privilege of leading the culinary editorial teams\, orchestrating major recipe contests\, and steering the direction of “Taste of Home’s” food content.\nThis thrilling ride is built on a career that started after he left Kenosha to pursue a culinary degree and exciting jobs across the US. His experience included serving as Content Director at the Williams-Sonoma corporate office in San Francisco and working as a food editor and culinary specialist at “Southern Living” in Birmingham\, Alabama. And now the aprons are off\, but James’s passion for exceptional cuisine is stronger than ever!\nWhile his professional kitchen days are behind him\, his global quest for incredible flavors has just begun. He’s excited to explore the world’s culinary landscapes\, all while enjoying the vibrant community and familiar comforts of his hometown.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/fireproof-curtis-duffy-in-conversation-with-james-schend
LOCATION:Kemper Center Inc.\, 6501 3rd Avenue\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Downtown,Education
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Nicole Hewitt
DESCRIPTION:Combining the gentleness of Hayao Miyazaki\, the wintry wonderland of “The Lion\, the Witch\, and the Wardrobe”\, and the whimsicality of Newbery winner\, “The Girl Who Drank the Moon”\, Nicole M. Hewitt’s debut middle-grade novel\, “The Song of Orphan’s Garden”\, is an enchanting fantasy tale with all the makings of a new classic.\nJoin Nicole at Blue House Books on Saturday\, December 6th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nicole will be chatting with readers and signing books\, so stop by anytime during the event to meet this Midwest author! \nAbout THE SONG OF ORPHAN’S GARDEN:\nIn an arctic world that’s getting colder every day\, Lyriana’s only hope of survival is to get her little brother Zave and herself to the fabled Orphan’s Garden. It’s rumored to be the one place in the world not controlled by deadly Winter Spirits or ruled by the tyrant Giant king. In Orphan’s Garden\, healing trees will melt away Winter’s pains\, and Lyriana and Zave can live safely in the warmth of Spring. If the garden exists\, they must find it. They won’t live much longer without it.\nBrob\, a Giant boy\, also needs sanctuary. When the Giant king banishes his family to the Winter Blight\, it’s a death sentence. Orphan’s Garden is his family’s only hope\, and as far as Brob’s concerned\, it belongs to him. After all\, he was the one who accidentally used an ancient magic to grow the garden years ago. He has no intention of sharing his haven with pesky humans\, who will just use up its magic and ruin it.\nWhen it becomes clear that Orphan’s Garden is in danger of being destroyed\, Lyriana and Brob are the only ones who can save it—but only if they can put the ages-old battle between Humans and Giants aside and find a way to work together. \nAbout NICOLE M. HEWITT:\nNicole M. Hewitt is a middle grade author living in the Chicago suburbs with her husband\, three grown kids\, and three overly-enthusiastic pups. She hates to run\, but she succeeded in finishing a marathon in 2022. (It was for a good cause!) She enjoys nature but doesn’t see nearly enough of it in Illinois\, so her family travels as often as possible. She also loves to sing and can often be heard spontaneously composing incredibly profound songs about the fluffiest members of her family (the dogs\, in case you weren’t sure).\nNicole has been a book blogger at Feed Your Fiction Addiction for the past 10 years\, where she writes about all the books she loves. She’s a co-rep for SCBWI-IL’s Far North Suburban Network and was a co- mentor for Author Mentor Match Round 8. She was also a homeschool co-op teacher for six years\, where she taught writing\, theater and more\, and currently works part-time as a bookseller. Nicole’s debut middle grade novel in verse\, ORPHAN’S SONG\, will be released in early 2025. Find out more at NicoleMHewitt.com.
URL:https://godowntownkenosha.com/events/meet-greet-with-nicole-hewitt
LOCATION:Blue House Books\, 5915 6th Avenue A\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53142\, United States
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