MAY 2010:

SATURDAY, MAY 1
Centertainment Presents: Justin Moore (Country), 7:30pm, The Laird Room, DUC, UWSP, 715-346-4421

SATURDAY, MAY 1
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Til’ Death Do Us Part, 11am-12pm, 715-346-4992

SATURDAY, MAY 1
BeachHouse on DuBay Presents: The Back Seat Drivers, 8pm-12am, www.beachhouseondubay.com 

SATURDAY, MAY 1
Landscape Photography Worshop, UWSP Continuing Education, 1-3:30pm, $30, 715-346-3838, www.uwsp.edu/aco

SATURDAY, MAY 1
11th Annual Holly Shoppe Plant Sale, 8am-5pm, rain or shine, Lincoln Center, featuring hundreds of locally grown plants, perennials, annuals, bulbs, trees, and more, 715-346-1401 for more info

SATURDAY, MAY 1
Amherst “Swap-O-Rama” ,Village wide garage sales event sponsored by the Amherst Business Association. 8:00am Maps available at local businesses the Thursday before the sale.

SATURDAY, MAY 1
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Indoor Farmers Market, 9am-1pm 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SUNDAY, MAY 2
40th Annual May Day Party, 9am-4pm, Artha Sustainable Living Center, 10am pancake breakfast, May Pole, Volleyball, fun and games, 715-824-3463, www.arthaonline.com

SUNDAY, MAY 2
Edna Carlsten Art Gallery Opening Reception, 2-4pm, BFA Senior Exhibition, Noel Fine Arts Center, UWSP, works on display from April 29-May 4, www.uwsp.edu

TUESDAY, MAY 4
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Trading Fur, 5:30-6:30pm, 715-346-4992

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 & 5
Rummage sale, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 600 Wilshire Blvd, Stevens Point, Tues. 8am-6pm, Wed. 8am- 11am., 345-0247.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 5
Summer Kruize-In, The Old Skool Kruisers, 6-9pm, evening of fun with specialty vehichles, donation of two non-perishable food items or $2, Tilted Kilt (Ramada Stevens Point), 715-344-0751 www.kruizer.synthasite.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
Centertainment Presents: Daniel and the Lion, 8pm, The Encore, DUC, UWSP, 715-346-4421

FRIDAY, MAY 7
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Candlelight Hike Festival – Spring Migrations, 7-9:30pm, campfire programs at 7:30pm and 8:30pm, 715-346-4992

FRIDAY, MAY 7
Women’s Fund of Portage County Spring Luncheon, 11am, Holiday Inn Hotel & Conventio Center, $25/person, reservations due by May 3, 715-344-3624

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 7-9
UWSP Department of Theatre & Dance presents: Danstage, Noel Fine Arts Center, Jenkins Theatre, 715-346-4100 for tickets

SATURDAY, MAY 8
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Indoor Farmers Market, 9am-1pm 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SATURDAY, MAY 8
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Concert in the Garage, 7:30pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SATURDAY, MAY 8
Portage County & South Wood County Start! Heart Walk, Pfiffner Pioneer Park, 9am registration, 3-mile participant walk, 1-mile survivor walk at 10am, 800-691-6027 ext. 7329 www.startheartwalk.org

SATURDAY, MAY 8
Work*Play*Earth Day, 9:00am-3:00pm, join Friends members, DNR staff, and community members as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day at Hartman Creek State Park, Lunch will be provided,  Advanced registration is free but required, www.fwsp.org

SATURDAY, MAY 8
Players Lounge Presents: Couples Mad Hatter Grass Volleyball Tournament (Power 4s), sign up as a couple and random draw king of the beach format, $30/team, max 20 couples, 9am, 2124 Rice Street, email playerslounge21@gmail.com or stop by to register.

SATURDAY, MAY 8
Aldo Leopold Audubon Society Presents: Celebrate Internation Migratory Bird Day, 8am, free, Iverson Park, Stevens Point, in Main parking lot off Highway 66 West, 715-341-6384

SATURDAY, MAY 8
Tomorrow River Gallery Artist’s Reception, featuring works Amherst Area Students, 1-3pm, www.tomorrowrivergallery.com

SATURDAY, MAY 8
Portage County Cultural Festival, SPASH, 10am-5pm, food, entertainment, arts, crafts, games, historical displays, free admission and parking, 715-341-1525 or www.portagecountyculturalfestival.org for info

SATURDAY, MAY 8
36th Annual AIRO Powwow, Berg Gym, UWSP, Grand Entry 1pm, 715-346-4147 for more info

SATURDAY MAY 8
“Mother-Daughter Spa Day”, The Wellness Spa, Spend some special ‘girl time’ together by sharing a day of appreciation for each other with creative activities, spa services, spa lunch, lots of giggles, happy tears and the special love relationship between a mother and daughter. Registration required 715-341-3333 or www.WellnessSpaResort.com

SATURDAY, MAY 8
CWN Singles Dance, 8pm-midnight, Moose Lodge -Stevens Point, $7 member, $10 nonmembers, dressy attire requested, www.cwn-singles.com

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 8-9
Adventure 212 Basketball Camp, Sat. 9:00am-12:45pm, Sun. 8am-12pm, free basketball camp, open to boys and girls ages 7-13, improve skills, make new friends and get involved in a fun and healthy activity, three skill levels, Adventure 212, located at 3217 John Joanis Drive, in the Portage County Business Park,715.343.0212 www.adventure212.com

SUNDAY, MAY 9
Edna Carlsten Art Gallery Opening Reception, 2-4pm, BFA Senior Exhibition, Noel Fine Arts Center, UWSP, works on display from May 8-15, www.uwsp.edu

MONDAY, MAY 10
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Dream Catchers – A Tradition, $2 fee, 6-8pm, 715-346-4992

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12
Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Wetlands Work!, 5:30-6:30pm, 715-346-4992

FRIDAY, MAY 14
Edna Carlsten Art Gallery Opening Reception, 3-6pm, BFA Senior Exhibition, Noel Fine Arts Center, UWSP, works on display from May 8-15, www.uwsp.edu

FRIDAY, MAY 14
Copper Fountain Festival, 5-10:30pm, Featuring Mike Droho and the Compass Rose, Pat McCurdy, and Random Lama, The Dreyfus University Center, UWSP, 715-346-4421

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 14-16
UWSP Department of Theatre & Dance presents: Danstage, Noel Fine Arts Center, Jenkins Theatre, 715-346-4100 for tickets

SATURDAY, MAY 15
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast, 8am-1pm, Mead Wildlife Area, Adults $6.50, children 6-12 $3.50, Under 6 free, featuring Blueberry and Buttermilk pancakes, pork sausage, Wisconsin cheese, applesauce, ice cream cups and more! Bring your bikes, binoculars and cameras and explore the Berkhahn Bike Trail, Audubon Prairie Nature Trail, or catch a wagon ride around the property, www.meadwildlife.org

SATURDAY, MAY 15
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Indoor Farmers Market, 9am-1pm 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com 

SATURDAY, MAY 15
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Rock, Paper, Scissors (acoustic rock & folk), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SATURDAY, MAY 15
BeachHouse on DuBay Presents: Billy G (acoustic), 8pm-12am, www.beachhouseondubay.com 

SATURDAY, MAY 15
Fusion Pro Wrestling IX ‘Wrestling for a Cause’, Players Lounge/Kitchen138, 2124 Rice Street, Stevens Point, Doors open 6:15pm (advanced tickets), Doors open 6:30pm (General Admission), Bell at 7pm, $10 adults, $5 10 and under, raffles and prizes, all proceeds to benefit Camp Heartland

SATURDAY, MAY 15
Ice Age Trail Wildflower Walk, 10am-12pm, Emmons Creek/Faraway Valley Loop, Stratton Lake Road, Ice Age Trail Sign, hike 1.5 miles, 715-445-2505

SATURDAY, MAY 15
String Along Bead Club, 9:30am-12pm, Portage County Library, open to everyone, all ages and skill levels, 715-572-1166

SATURDAY, MAY 15
Amherst Quilt, Craft, and Amish Furniture Auction, 8am, Portage County Fairgrounds, hundreds of quilts and wallhangings, crafts, furniture, flea market, bake sale, and lunch, rain or shine, 715-467-2800 or www.maderauction.com

SATURDAY, MAY 15
YMCA Camp Glacier Hollow Open House & Dinner, 3pm activities, tours, Q&A, spaghetti dinner at 6pm, campfire program to follow, 715-342-2980 ext. 308 to register (required), www.glacierhollow.com

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 15-16
Adventure 212 3 on 3 May Madness Basketball Tournament, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 9:30 AM, this refereed tournament will consist of 15 minute games in two divisions-Elementary (8-10 year olds) and Middle School (11-13 year olds), cost to enter is $30 per team, first place trophy will go to the winning team, prizes for 2nd and 3rd places, Adventure 212, located at 3217 John Joanis Drive, in the Portage County Business Park, 715.343.0212 www.adventure212.com

THURSDAY, MAY 20
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: The Brother Burn Mountain (acoustic guitar drum duo), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

FRIDAY, MAY 21
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: John Lambert (acoustic folk), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

FRIDAY, MAY 21
ArtsWalk, 5-8pm, Downtown Stevens Point, Walk through downtown businesses showcasing local artist’s work, enjoy visual, musical and dance performances, www.artsportagecounty.org

FRIDAY-SUNDAY,  MAY 21-23
CwACT presents: Visit to a Small Planet, Alien time travel for fun, and the enlightenment of humankind. Sentry Theater, 21 & 22  at 7:30pm, 23rd at 4pm, more info www.cwact.org, Tickets 346-4100

SATURDAY, MAY 22
Celebrate American Craft Beer Week with a “FREE Beer Brat” after taking a Stevens Point Brewery Tour, www.pointbeer.com or 715-344-8897  

SATURDAY, MAY 22
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Indoor Farmers Market, 9am-1pm 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SATURDAY, MAY 22
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Hillary Reynolds Band (Folk/Pop), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SUNDAY, MAY 23
Community Tee Off for United Way of Portage County, 9:30am-2pm, Stevens Point Country Club, $40 for 18 holes, $30 for 9 holes, range balls and golf carts available for additional fee, 715-341-6740

SUNDAY, MAY 23
Rosholt American Legion Auxillary Memorial Day Services, with a chicken dinner to follow, 715-677-4845

SATURDAY, MAY 27
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Sam Brown (Bo.Monro), 7pm, 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SATURDAY, MAY 29
Beach House on Dubay’s Summer Kick Off Party, Spicy Tie Band 4-8pm on the patio, Bike Rally 12-3pm. 715-344-4404 or info@beachhouseondubay.com

SATURDAY, MAY 29
Emy J’s – The Garage Presents: Indoor Farmers Market, 9am-1pm 715-345-0471, www.emyjs.com

SATURDAY, MAY 29
Gardenz Annual Perennial Garden Sale, 9am-12pm, Reflections in Nelsonville

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 29-30
Rising Star Mill Art Show, Hwy Q Nelsonville, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-4, view and purchase art from area artists, demonstrations, food and beverages,  free admission, for details visit www.pchswi.org

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
-Lincoln Center Gallery Presents: Mixed Media, 715-346-1401 
-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
- Q 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.
-tomorrow River Gallery Presents: Amherst Area Students Art Exhibit, May 8-23, www.tomorrowrivergallery.com
-Edna Carlsten Art Gallery Presents: BFA Senior Exhibition, April 29-May 15, www.uwsp.edu  

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@stevenspointarea.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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