APRIL 2010:

FRIDAY, APRIL 2
Fish Boil, Club 10, 4-9pm 715-344-7128

SATURDAY, APRIL 3
24th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Pfiffner Pioneer Park, 10:30am (0-3), 10:35am (4-6), 10:40am (7-8), 16,000 candy filled eggs many with prize slips inside, no bags or baskets please

SATURDAY, APRIL 3
Centertainment Presents: Black Sheet w/ Buffalo Herd Theory, 8pm, The Encore, DUC, UWSP, 715-346-4421

SATURDAY, APRIL 3
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Playin’ Possum, 1-2:30pm, 715-346-4992

MONDAY, APRIL 5
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Wondrous Woodcocks, 6:30-7:30pm, 715-346-4992

TUESDAY, APRIL 6
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Menominee Folklore, 7-8pm, 715-346-4992

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7
Foreign Language in the Elementary Classroom, UWSP Continuing Education, 6-9pm, $24, 715-346-3838, www.uwsp.edu/aco

THURSDAY, APRIL 8
Centertainment Presents: Eliot Chang (Comedian/Diversity Speaker), 8pm, The Encore, DUC, UWSP, 715-346-4421

FRIDAY, APRIL 9
Q Gallery Artist’s Cooperative Opening Reception for “Hyper Hartman” by John Hartman, 5-7pm, display to continue through June 5th, 1180 Main Street, Stevens Point, 715-345-2888, www.qartists.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 9
Centertainment Presents: Ada Jane (Pop/Rock & Roll Artist), 8pm, The Encore, DUC, UWSP, 715-346-4421

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 9-11
UWSP’s Department of Theater & Dance presents: Floyd Collins(musical), Studio Theater, 9th & 10th- 7:30pm, 11th-2pm. For tickets 715-346-4100.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 10-11
K.B. Willett Arena Ice Show, Sat: 2pm & 7pm, Sun: 2pm, K.B. Willett Arena, 715-346-1576, www.cifsc.net

SATURDAY, APRIL 10
Herbal Beauty Products (Hands-On), Sat: 9am-12pm, Herbal Bath Products (Hands-On), Sat: 1-4pm, Artha Sustainable Living Center llc, 715-824-3463, www.arthaonline.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 10
CWN Singles Dance, 8pm-midnight, Stevens Point Blue Top, $7 member, $10 nonmembers Dressy attire requested, www.cwn-singles.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 10
Clutter Control Worshop, let go of what you no longer need to create peaceful spaces in your home, UWSP Continuing Education, 9am-12pm, $29, 715-346-3838, www.uwsp.edu/aco

SATURDAY, APRIL 10
Centertainment Presents: Kalai (Acoustic Solo Artist), 8pm, The Encore, DUC, UWSP, 715-346-4421

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 10-11
Intermediate Glassblowing Workshop, UWSP Continuing Education, 10am-4:30pm, $299, 715-346-3838, www.uwsp.edu/aco

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14
An Evening with Alex de Grassi – one of world’s top finger style, steel-string guitarists, Sentry Theater, 7:30pm,  715-346-4100 or online at www.uwsp.edu/centers/uit/  

WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 14-17
UWSP’s Department of Theater & Dance presents: Floyd Collins (musical), Studio Theater, 14th - 16th- 7:30pm, 17th-2pm. For tickets 715-346-4100 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14
Central Wisconsin Environmental Station Presents: Dinner, Movie and Bluegrass Series, Dinner at 5:30pm, Film at 6:30pm, followed by bluegrass at the Northland Ballroom, $10, register by March 29, 715-824-2428, www.uwsp.edu/cwes

THURSDAY, APRIL 15
Centertainment Presents: Brian Imbus (Mentalist/Hypnotist), 8pm, The Encore, DUC, UWSP, 715-346-4421

THURSDAY, APRIL 15
Tomorrow River Gallery Opening for the Season, 10am-5pm, www.tomorrowrivergallery.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 15
Academy Winds from the United States Air Force, 7pm, free admission, @1800 Theater, sponsored by the Stevens Point Journal and @1800

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 16-18
TRIVIA 41, Trivia Contest held throughout Central Wisconsin on WWSP 89.9FM, 6pm April 16 thru Midnight April 18, Parade 4pm Friday, www.90fmtrivia.org or 715-344-8471

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 16-18
Prairie Chicken Festival - A Celebration of Grassland for Birders and Bookies. Activities for children and adults throughout the Central Wisconsin grasslands. Includes prairie chicken viewing at Buena Vista and Paul Olson Wildlife Areas, wildlife presentations and the Wisconsin Literary Bash, outdoor activities and much more! 715/343-6221 or www.goldensandsrcd.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 17
Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People, UWSP Continuing Education, Noon -3:30pm, $79, 715-346-3838, www.uwsp.edu/aco

SATURDAY, APRIL 17
String Along Bead Club, 9:30am-12pm, Portage County Library, open to everyone, all ages and skill levels, 715-572-1166

SATURDAY, APRIL 17
6th Annual Spring Home Party Extravaganza, 9am-4pm, products from Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, Creative Memories, Pampered Chef, Avon, Mary Kay and more, Park Ridge Family Restaurant & Banquet Center (in the Royale Inn), free admission, 715-824-7675

SUNDAY, APRIL 18
A “Grand” Day for Reading, celebration of endearing relationships between grandparents and grandchildren, free event, free book for every child in attendance, free milk and cookies, children must be accompanied by adult, 715-345-5507

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 17-18
Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra presents: Holly Wrensch, Mezo Soprano, Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 4pm, @1800 Theater, 715-346-4100 for tickets, www.cwso.org 

SATURDAY-SUNDAY APRIL 17-18
 “Camp Goddess”, The Wellness Spa, Annual women’s wellness retreat is filled with fun, soul-awakening, spa services, creative movement, and a plan for a moving forward as a fresher renewed you!  Registration required 715-341-3333 or www.WellnessSpaResort.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 18
Bike to Barn to Plate, two non-competitve rides, Long ride featuring a 38 mile ride, with a tour of CSA farm Whitefeather Organics, Short ride featuring a 7.5 mile ride through the Stevens Point area, pre-registration is necessary by April 12, limited to 200 riders, ride concludes with a dinner, www.uwsp.edu/centers/dining

SUNDAY, APRIL 18
Spring Thaw 5K Run/Walk, registration/bib pick up starts at 10:30am, UWSP Outdoor Track, $12/UWSP student, $15/community member before April 8th, $20 after, 715-220-3700

MONDAY, APRIL 19
Nighttime Photography Worskshop, UWSP Continuing Education, 6:30-8:30pm, $30, 715-346-3838, www.uwsp.edu/aco

TUESDAY, APRIL 20
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Conservation Legends, 5-6pm, 715-346-4992

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
Aldo Leopold Audubon Society Presents: The Poetry and the Practicalities of Hiking Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with Eric Hansen, 7pm, free, Lincoln Center

THURSDAY, APRIL 22
Centertainment Presents: Taki All Stars (Madison Reggae Artist), 8pm, The Encore, DUC, UWSP, 715-346-4421

FRIDAY, APRIL 23
Vic Ferrari ‘Symphony on the Rocks’, SentryWorld, doors open at 7pm, Show at 8pm, Advanced Tickets $25, At the Door $30, for tickets: 1-866-967-8167 or www.showtix4u.com  

FRIDAY, APRIL 23
Community Family Fair & Tom Pease Concert, 5:30pm Camp Slide Show, 6:00pm Tom Pease, 7:30pm Kids Fit Activities, 8:00pm Rogue Magic Show, and much more, free and open to the public, 715-342-2980, www.spymca.org/Upcoming-Events.html

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 23-24
Rosholt Semi-Annual Village Church Giveaway, Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-2, children and adult clothes, books, jewelry, knick knacks, toys and much more, 715-677-4721SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Aldo Leopold Audobon Society Presents: Sunrise on the Buena Vista, all levels of birders welcome, 715-341-0084

SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Car Fit Event, Aging & Disability Resource Center/Lincoln Center, Stevens Point, 8:30am-12pm, free educational program offering personal assesments of how well individuals ‘fit’ in their vehicles, 715-346-1401

SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Adventure 212 Dance Dance Revolution Competition, 9:00 AM, free for Adventure 212 members, $3 for non-members, Adventure 212, located at 3217 John Joanis Drive, in the Portage County Business Park,715.343.0212 www.adventure212.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Adventure 212 Dodge Ball Competition, 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM, area schools are invited to participate in this multi-team event.Entry fee is $15 per team of six players ($10 if the team has an Adventure 212 member.) There will be two brackets; each team is guaranteed two games. Multiple teams per school are allowed, Adventure 212, located at 3217 John Joanis Drive, in the Portage County Business Park, 715.343.0212 www.adventure212.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Centertainment Presents: Danny Godinez (Acoustic/Alternative), 8pm, The Encore, DUC, UWSP, 715-346-4421

SATURDAY, APRIL 24
CWN Singles Dance, 8pm-midnight, Stevens Point Shooter’s, $7 member, $10 nonmembers Dressy attire requested, www.cwn-singles.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY APRIL 24 & 25
Monteverdi Master Chorale presents Seasons of Life, Saturday 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter Church, 800 Fourth Ave., Sunday @ 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul Methodist Church, 600 Wilshire Blvd., 715-342-5636. 

SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Tomorrow River Concert: “Small Potatoes”, 7:30pm, Jensen Community Center, Amherst, WI (715) 824-5202, jensencenter@wi-net.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 25
Heart of Wisconsin Kite Festival, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Greater Portage County, Crossroad Commons, behind Best Buy, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free kid's kite building workshop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for more info www.portagecountyrotary.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 26
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Spring Sounds of Schmeeckle, 7-8pm, 715-346-4992

TUESDAY, APRIL 27
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Sweet Syrup, 5:30-6:30pm, 715-346-4992

THURSDAY, APRIL 29
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Bizzy Pollinators, 6-7pm, 715-346-4992

FRIDAY, APRIL 30
Central Rivers Farmshed Presents: Premiere of Farm Fresh Atlas + Green Drinks for April, 5-7pm, Cafe27, Downtown Stevens Point, www.farmshed.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 30
Community Leadership Celebration, Ramada, 6pm, Join in as tribute is paid to individuals who have used their time, talent and generosity to improve our community, 715-343-3259, Tricia Lee-St. Michaels Foundation

On-Going Events
- Little Nature Lovers, Wed. 10am; Art for Little Fingers, Thurs. 10am; Tots in Motion, Fri. 10am; Toddler Music Wed. & Thurs 10:30am; Sunday stories, Sun. 12:30pm, CW Children’s Museum, 715-344-2003, www.cwchildrensmuseum.org
- Tai Chi at the Spa, every Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm: September-May at The Wellness Spa in Stevens Point. No experience needed, join any time. FREE and open to the public
- Tomorrow River Gallery Presents: “Rising Stars” Student Art Show, www.tomorrowrivergallery.com
-  Lincoln Center Gallery Presents: Photography and Ceramics by Tom Lindsley, 715-346-1401
- Ballroom Basics, on Thursdays 7-8:30pm, April 1-29, UWSP Continuing Education, $30, 715-346-3838, www.uwsp.edu/aco
-Art Connoisseurship Class, on Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, UWSP Continuing Education, $59, 715-346-3838, www.uwsp.edu/aco
-Illustration Workshop, Saturdays 11am-12:30pm, April 3-May 8, UWSP Continuing Education, $30, 715-346-3838, www.uwsp.edu/aco
-Gallery Artist’s Cooperative Presents “Hyper Hartman” by John Hartman, April 9-June 5, 1180 Main Street, Stevens Point, 715-345-2888, www.qartists.com

For an updated listing of weekly events, phone the Calendar of Events at 800-236-4636 ext 5 or visit or website, www.stevenspointarea.com
If you would like to submit information to the monthly Calendar of Events, call 344-2556 or email info@stevenpointarea.com
The information provided in this calendar of events was compiled by the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau based on materials submitted directly from the organization or business entity. The Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information herein.

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