December, 2009 Events
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 UWSP Planetarium Presents: Winter Wonders, 2pm, look to the sky and learn more about the solstice customs of people around the globe, 715-346-2208, www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 Centertainment Presents: Jessi Campbell (comedienne), 8pm, Dreyfus University Center, Encore, UWSP, 715-346-2412
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 Paper Doll Stationery Boutique Hosts: Knit Wits, 3-6pm, enjoy a free Sugarcubed truffle, coffee, and conversation, 10% discount for participants, 1332 Strongs Ave., Downtown Stevens Point, 715-341-5171
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: Lighting the Way: Discussing the future UWSP energy plan, 2pm, 715-346-4992
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Breakfast with Santa, 10am, Dreyfus University Center, Alumni Room, UWSP, $5 in advance, $6 at the door, children 3 and under are free, 715-346-4100
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Centertainment Presents: Ross Copperman, 8pm, Dreyfus University Center, Encore, UWSP, 715-346-2412
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Tomorrow River Gallery - Amherst, Live Music 11am-12:30pm, Santa Claus 1-4pm – Bring your Cameras! 715-321-2142
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Tomorrow River Gallery - Amherst, Live Music 12-2pm, 715-321-2142
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 & 7 Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra presents: Celebrate Winter, featuring Chris Norman (flutes/small pipes) and David Greenberg (violin), Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 4pm, Sentry Theater, 715-346-4100 for tickets, www.cwso.org
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6-7 12th Annual Amherst Village Christmas. Outdoor Christmas Decoration Contest, Santa’s Electric Light Parade (Sat. at dusk), Area merchant sales and bake sales by various organizations, B&B Open House, 715-824-2326
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8 Schmeeckle Reserve Presents: The Green Circle Trail, 7pm, 715-346-4992
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 UWSP Planetarium Presents: Winter Wonders, 2pm, learn more about the solstice customs of people around the globe, 715-346-2208, www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 Centertainment Presents: Battle of the Bands, 8pm, Dreyfus University Center, Encore, UWSP, 715-346-2412
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 Paper Doll Stationery Boutique Hosts: Knit Wits, 3-6pm, enjoy a free Sugarcubed truffle, coffee, and conversation, 10% discount for participants, 1332 Strongs Ave., Downtown Stevens Point, 715-341-5171
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 FREE Admission Healthy Family Night at the Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum in CenterPoint MarketPlace, open ‘til 8pm, fun and healthy program at 6:15pm, sponsored by Saint Michael’s Hospital/Ministry Medical Group, 715-344-2003, www.cwchildrensmuseum.org.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 UWSP College of Letters & Science Community / Campus Lecture Series Featuring: Padmanabhan Sudevan, Ph.D, on “Mind and Brain in Life”, 7pm, Pinery Room, Portage County Public Library, Downtown Stevens Point, www.uwsp.edu/cls
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Centertainment Presents: Hot Buttered Rum (Bluegrass), 8pm, Dreyfus University Center, Laird Room, UWSP, 715-346-2412
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 @1800 Live Music – Rock, Paper, Scissors, acoustic rock, Sentry Insurance, call 346-1800 for more info
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 UWSP Planetarium Presents: Winter Wonders, 2pm, look to the sky and learn more about the solstice customs of people around the globe, 715-346-2208, www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 Paper Doll Stationery Boutique Hosts: Knit Wits, 3-6pm, enjoy a free Sugarcubed truffle, coffee, and conversation, 10% discount for participants, 1332 Strongs Ave., Downtown Stevens Point, 715-341-5171
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 Stevens Point Area YMCA Presents: A Merry Roupus featuring Holiday for Santa by Jessie Nicholson, 7pm, free, open to the public, donations to support YMCA Youth Arts programs, Sentry Theater, 342-2980 for information
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 Book-signing for “Portage County Chronicles: Paper-mill Village A Miscellaneous History of Whiting, Wisconsin” by Wendell Nelson, at Curiosities, 2600 Church Street, Stevens Point, 11am-3pm
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19-20 @1800 Live Music – Mike Barden, pianist, Sentry Insurance, call 346-1800 for more info
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 UWSP Planetarium Presents: Winter Wonders, 2pm, look to the sky and learn more about the solstice customs of people around the globe, 715-346-2208, www.uwsp.edu/physastr/plan_obs/
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Years at Noon, 11am-2pm, CW Children’s Museum, celebrate the new year as a family while the kids are awake! Countdown, ginger ale toasts, crafts and fun! www.cwchildrensmuseum.org, 715-344-2003
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Stevens Point Area YMCA Presents a Free Family New Year’s Eve Bash, Activities include: Spiderman Obstacle Course and the Equalizer, provided by Rock n’ Roll to Go Plus; the Sport Wall, ice cream; open swimming in the Adventure Pool; 9:00pm New Year’s count down with hats and horns, free and open to the public, 342-2980 for additional information
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 Rogers Cinema New Years Eve Party, 6pm-2:30am, admission includes dance, all current movies at special times, Politos pizza, popcorn, party favors, tickets go on sale Dec. 19th from 2-6pm everyday - $20 each or 4 for $70 in advance $25 day of the party. www.rogerscinema.com for more info
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 1800 Live Music – Mike & Monica Barden, pianist & Vocalist, Sentry Insurance, call 346-1800 for more info