Things to Do

Explore the outdoors with activities at SANC

Bayside - The Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, has activities for all ages.

Boomers & Beyond: 9 to 11 a.m. Feb. 2; $15 for adult members, $17 for nonmember adults

Geologist Jim Rosenbaum discusses the geologic history of Lake Michigan. The program includes a brief outdoor walk and look at the lake-formed terrace, if weather permits.

Lake Michigan Full Moon Snowshoe: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 6; $12 for adult members, $14 for nonmember adults

Participants visit the ice formations of Lake Michigan in the light of a full moon, try calling owls and enjoy hot drinks indoors. Snowshoes are provided. If there is no snow, participants will hike on foot.

Concert features district's various bands

Shorewood - The Shorewood School District presents its second annual Band-O-Rama concert at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 in the Shorewood High School Arena, 1701 E. Capitol Drive. Showcasing the district's entire band program, the concert features the combined Atwater and Lake Bluff fifth- and sixth-grade bands, the Shorewood Intermediate School seventh-grade concert band and eighth-grade symphonic band, and the Shorewood High School concert band and wind ensemble.

Admission to all district band concerts is free.

For information, call (414) 963-6920.

Maple Dale students present 'Annie'

Fox Point - Grades three through eight presents the musical, "Annie Jr.," at 7 p.m. Feb. 3, 1 p.m. Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Feb. 10 and 1 p.m. Feb. 12 at Maple Dale School, 8377 N. Port Washington Road.

Tickets are $7; premium seats in the first three rows are $10. All seats are reserved.

Visit www.mapledale.k12.wi.us/pages/DistrictHome, click on family resources and then on musical link for an order form for tickets.

Orchestra presents children's concert

Whitefish Bay - The Whitefish Bay High School Orchestra presents Munchkin Magic! - its annual Music for Munchkins Children's Concert, starting at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the school, 1200 E. Fairmount Ave.

The event features a string instrument "petting zoo" from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m., during which children of all ages have a chance to touch, play and hear the various string instruments. Magical craft-making is also available during the same period.

The musical performance begins at 1:30 p.m. Fifth-graders from Cumberland and Richards elementary schools make a guest appearance at the program.

Admission is $3 per person or $10 per family.

For information, call (414) 963-3921.

Academy hosts virtual school information session

Glendale - Wisconsin Connections Academy hosts an information session at 11 a.m. Feb. 7 at the Radisson Milwaukee North Shore, 7065 N. Port Washington Road.

The academy is the state's kindergarten through 12th-grade, tuition-free virtual public school.

The information session includes one-on-one time with teachers, plus the opportunity to view the curriculum and sample lessons.

Students must apply online to the academy during the state's Open Enrollment period, Feb. 6 to 24.

For information, email mmueller@connectionseducation.com, call (920) 993-7076 or visit connectionsacademy.com.

Sarah Chudnow Community hosts three free events

Mequon - The Sarah Chudnow Community, 10995 N. Market St., hosts three free events in February.

Lecturers and educators Jim and Katie Gennric present the second lecture in a two-part series on Chinese lifestyle and culture from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Feb. 7. The couple lived in China for four years and taught five semesters of an international business program.

At 2:30 p.m. Feb. 8, there will be a celebration for Tu B'Shevat, the day that marks the beginning of a "New Year for Trees." It includes an interactive story, accompanied by snacks (nuts and dried fruits from trees), grape juice of four different colors and traditional songs.

A panel of Rabbis including reform, conservative and orthodox congregations make an appearance at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 29. The Rabbinical panel discusses different Judaic views of love and relationships.

For information, call (262) 478-1500.

Senior club members plan outing to 'Grease'

Glendale - The Glendale Senior Citizens' Club will attend the Nicolet High School production of "Grease" on Feb. 8.

Participants can take a bus from the east parking lot of Glen Hills Middle School, 2600 W. Mill Road, at noon and return after the play.

For information, call (414) 540-2100.

Bay Players director leads acting class

Whitefish Bay - Ray Bradford, Bay Players artistic director, leads an acting class at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 in the cafeteria of Whitefish Bay High School, 1200 E. Fairmount Ave.

The class is free to all paid members of the Bay Players. Nonmembers must join the Bay Players; dues are $15 for residents of Whitefish Bay and $20 for nonresidents.

New members receive a free ticket to the final show of the 2011-12 season, "The Wisdom of Eve," presented at the high school March 30, 31, April 13 and 14.

For information, call (414) 272-5694.

Local businesses selling home improvement show tickets

Advance regular adult admission tickets for the 50th annual Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Show are available through Feb. 8 at local businesses.

B & E General Contractors, 6001 N. Green Bay Road, Glendale

Kerns Carpet One, 8643 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point

The show is from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 9 to 11 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park in West Allis. It features more than 700 booth spaces and educational demonstrations and seminars by home improvement experts and media celebrities.

Advance tickets are $6; tickets at the door will be $8. Children 12 and younger and all military personnel with proper identification are free.

For information, visit milwaukeenari.org or call (414) 771-4071.

Concordia art gallery features three exhibits

Mequon - Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, is displaying the following shows in its art gallery:

through Feb. 8: "Personal Exposure" photo show

Feb. 13 to April 6: Wood Fire Pottery (Michael Shael)

April 16 to May 18: Senior Show

Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday.

For information, call (262) 243-5700.

Concordia announces 2011-12 theater lineup

Mequon - Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, presents four theatrical performances starting this fall.

Tickets are $8 for students and seniors, $6 for children, $10 for adults and $20 for families, unless otherwise noted. An evening group rate is also available for $6 per person. For information, call (262) 243-4364 or email david.eggebrecht@cuw.edu.

"The Princess Went Thataway": 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 12; tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 and younger; and,

"Waiting for the Parade": 7:30 p.m. May 3, 4 and 5, 1:30 p.m. May 6

Historian kicks off church's centennial celebration

Shorewood - Historian John Gurda discusses The East Side Story, a fast-paced look at the St. Robert's part of town, at 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at St. Robert Church, 2200 E. Capitol Drive.

The lecture is the first event of St. Robert's ongoing centennial celebration.

This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available behind the church.

For information, call (414) 332-1164.

JCC holding Baseball Day with Shawn Green

Whitefish Bay - The Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., hosts two-time Major League Baseball All-Star Shawn Green for a Baseball Day at 1 p.m. Feb. 12.

The event includes a baseball clinic for children ages 5 to 10 years old from 1 to 2:15 p.m., followed by a tailgate party at 2:30 p.m. (food for purchase). At 3 p.m. there will be a presentation by Green and book-signing (for all ages) for his book, "The Way of Baseball: Finding Stillness at 95 MPH."

The cost of the Baseball Day with Shawn Green is $10 per child, $18 per family.

To register, email dpaley@jccmilwaukee.org or call (414) 967-8217 or email amiller@jccmilwaukee.org or call (414) 967-8330.

Stritch hosts free faculty recital

Fox Point - Cardinal Stritch University faculty artists perform chamber literature during a free recital at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Nancy Kendall Theater at the university, 6801 N. Yates Road.

For information, call (414) 410-4478.

Friends group releases 2012 meeting calendar

Fox Point - Doctors Park Friends will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 in the Police Department meeting room, 7300 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

The group also will meet March 22, April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20. All meetings are scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Police Department and last one hour.

The date or meeting location may change for the April 19 and May 17 meetings due to conflicts.

For information, call (414) 702-2256 or email info@doctorsparkfriends.org.

Stritch presents 'Quiet in the Land'

Glendale - Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, hosts a theatrical performance, "Quiet in the Land" by Anne Chislett, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25, and 2 p.m. Feb. 19 and 26 in the Studio Theater.

"Quiet in the Land" is a drama that deals with the tension and disputes that beset an Amish community in Ontario when one of their young men defies his elders and goes off to fight in World War I.

Tickets are $12 for general admission, $10 for senior citizens and $6 for students.

For information or to order tickets, call (414) 410-4171.

Antiques expert appraising items at library

Whitefish Bay - Antiques expert Mark Moran presents an antiques and collectibles appraisal event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Whitefish Bay Public Library, 5420 N. Marlborough Drive.

Space is limited and registration is required. There will be a $15 appraisal fee for each (of up to two) item(s) submitted.

Allowable items include fine art, furniture, ceramics, glassware, vintage photographs, advertising, folk art, assorted toys, metalware, clocks and costume jewelry. Excluded items include all weapons, fine jewelry and musical instruments. Check in advance for Oriental, Native American and other tribal objects; books; sports memorabilia; and antique tools and technological objects.

Opinions of value are informal, and may not be used for insurance or charitable donations, which require a certified appraisal.

For information, call (414) 964-4380.

Association offers art program at studio

Thiensville - The Alzheimer's Association offers "Memories in the Making," a six-week art program that encourages creative art expression for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 18 to March 24 at the Interior Garden Art Studio, 100 S. Main St.

The cost is $20.

For information, or to register, call (414) 479-8800 or email nancy.armitage@alz.org.

Stritch hosts Vivid Notes art exhibit

Glendale - Vivid Notes is on display through Feb. 19 in the Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road.

The exhibit features photographs and paintings by Brad Anthony Bernard, Mutope J. Johnson, Scott Pollard and Tony Frontier.

Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Sunday through Friday.

For information, call (414) 410-4105.

Program for cancer survivors to be offered at Gilda's Club

Whitefish Bay - Cancer Transitions is a free 2- 1/2 hour, five-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Expert panelists including social workers, nutritionists and fitness experts discuss exercise tailored to each participant's abilities, training in relaxation and stress management and tips for nutritious eating. Cancer Transitions answers the many questions cancer survivors have regarding their survivorship and post-cancer treatment. The course offers the following topics:

Get Back to Wellness: Take Control of Your Survivorship

Exercise for Wellness: Customized Exercise

Emotional Health & Well-Being: From Patient to Survivor

Nutrition Beyond Cancer

Medical Management Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know

The program is free and takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays, Feb. 20 through March 19, at the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.

Register online at gildasclubsewi.org or call Justine Murray at Gilda's Club, (414) 962-8201, ext. 102.

Foundation presents four fine arts programs

Mequon - The Weyenberg Public Library Foundation presents four programs in its 2012 Fine Arts Series at the Frank L. Weyenberg Public Library, 11345 N. Cedarburg Road.

The Fine Arts Series begins 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 with Yid Vicious: Klezmer Music in Concert. This eight-person live concert includes a variety of instrumental and vocal selections, ranging from sentimental chestnuts, rousing Bulgars, an original composition or two and possibly even a swing tune in Yiddish.

At 6:30 p.m. April 3, the library will host the Optimist Theater's To Be! Shakespeare Here and Now. Actor Ron Scot Fry will portray Shakespeare in this interactive presentation that combines dynamic interpretations of some of Shakespeare's most famous works with a humorous look at life in Renaissance England.

At 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Wisconsin native and famed storyteller Tom Pease will use movement, sign language, humor and joy to create an interactive concert.

Finally, the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble performs its original and unique assortment of timeless seasonal classics at 7 p.m. Nov. 26.

Regular library services are suspended half an hour before the start time on the day of the event. No registration is required for these free programs, and all are welcome to attend.

For information, call (262) 242-2593, or email community@flwlib.org.

Initiative seeks sustainable food leaders

Shorewood - Victory Garden Initiative is looking for people to become leaders in the sustainable food movement. This training program, beginning Feb. 24, teaches people how to lead community gardening and food systems projects and events.

Introductory rate of $200 includes kickoff weekend retreat, one to two Saturday morning classes each month through December and ends in culmination of a Food Leader Certificate.

Sign up at victorygardeninitiative.org. The deadline is Feb. 24.

Committee offering conservation activities

Shorewood - The Shorewood Conservation Committee presents environmental workshops and events.

The events are free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Showing of "Green Fire": 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at Shorewood High School Auditorium, 1701 E. Capitol Drive

This documentary film about environmentalist Aldo Leopold highlights his career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement.

Natural Lawn Care Workshop: 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 3 in the lower level of the Shorewood Public Library, 3920 N. Murray Ave.

Learn how to upgrade the health of your lawn and green space the natural way.

Composting Workshop: 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 24 in the lower level of the Shorewood Public Library

Josh Knox, master composter, provides information on composting.

Conservation Fair: 8 a.m. to noon May 5 in the Atwater Elementary School parking lot, 2100 E. Capitol Drive; rain location: cafeteria

The committee will collect shredding materials, batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs, corks, old tennis shoes and more. Goodwill will collect reusable household items. Action Metals will collect metal items for which the village will receive a percentage of the profits. In addition, the committee will have information on local conservation issues. Anyone interested in presenting should email macnoble@sbcglobal.net.

Rain Garden/Rain Barrel Workshop: 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 14 in the lower level of the Shorewood Public Library

Learn about the benefits of residential rain garden and rain barrel use and installation. Learn how to collect and use rainwater to beautify lawns and gardens, save on watering costs and help improve the quality of lakes and rivers.

For information, call (414) 847-2706.

JCC hosts father-daughter dance

Whitefish Bay - The Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., hosts its third annual Father-Daughter Dance from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 25.

The event features dancing, desserts and crafts. It is open to girls ages 7 to 13 and their dads. Participants are encouraged to dress semiformally.

The dance is open to the community. Registration is required.

For information, email sruiz@jccmilwaukee.org or call (414) 967-8185.

Anaba features work from Wisconsin artist

Shorewood - Anaba Tea Room, 2107 E. Capitol Drive, hosts "SiRealism," an exhibition by Wisconsin artist Silas B. Ritchie, from through Feb. 26.

The reception includes music by jazz guitarist Don Linke.

Anaba Tea Room is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

For information, call (414) 963-9510.

All-Star Readers can earn free ticket to Bucks game

Mequon - Children can earn a free ticket to a Milwaukee Bucks game by becoming an All-Star Reader at the Frank L. Weyenberg Library, 11345 N. Cedarburg Road.

Children must read 500 pages by Feb. 28 to earn a free ticket to Bucks home game at either 7:30 p.m. March 24 vs. the Indiana Pacers or 7:30 p.m. March 31 vs. the Memphis Grizzlies.

All-Star Readers and their guests will have the chance to shoot a free throw on the Bucks court after both games.

Children who read 750 pages by Feb. 28 will have their names entered to win an official Milwaukee Bucks autographed basketball for each game. In addition, 10 randomly selected children will participate in the Milwaukee Bucks Halftime High Five Tunnel, 10 randomly selected children will participate in the Bucks Kourtside Kids and 10 randomly selected children will be recognized on-court at halftime at each game.

The reading challenge is open to all children in third through 10th grade. Reading logs can be picked up at the library.

The challenge runs until Feb. 28, or while ticket vouchers are available.

For information, call (262) 242-2593, Ext. 15.

Violins for auction on display at area businesses

Shorewood - Eleven Shorewood and Wisconsin area artists created works of art from old violins to benefit the Shorewood Orchestra program. The violins are on display through Feb. 29 at local businesses:

Don Berg, "In Tune" at Harleys for Men, 3565 N. Oakland Ave.

Donna Burdge, "violino d'oro" at Shorewood Family Chiropractic, 4433 N. Oakland Ave.

Jenny Steinman Heyden, "Vera The Violin" at Alterra Coffee Roasters, 4500 N. Oakland Ave.

Kathleen Hoffman, "Feeling Florentine" at Shorewood Public Library, 3920 N. Murray Ave.

Mark Nash, "Flagstones" at Culver's, 1325 E. Capitol Drive

Amy Roemer, Sound of Light" at Goldi's, 4114 N. Oakland Ave.

Andy Haas Schneider, "Grandma's Button Tin" at Village Hall, 3930 N. Murray Ave.

Steven Sellars, "Melodies never heard before the present moment" at Hubbard Park Lodge, 3565 N. Morris Blvd.

Amy M. Thomas, "Nightsong" at Thirst & Vine, 4330 N. Oakland Ave.

Dave Thome, "You Are What You Eat" at Harry's Bar and Grill, 3549 N. Oakland Ave.

Mary Jo Thome, "Fairy Tree House" at Garden Room, 2107 E. Capitol Drive

Interested buyers can begin the bidding process. The fundraising event will close with a final live auction and celebration Feb. 29th at Hubbard Park Lodge.

Orchestra students travel to Italy in spring.

For information, visit shorewoodorchestra.org.

Lynden hosts variety of activities

River Hills - The Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Road, offers a variety of programs in January.

General admission is $9 and $7 for students and seniors. Members and children younger than 6 are free. Admission includes access to the sculpture garden and house.

All events are free with admission unless otherwise indicated.

The garden is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Wednesday and Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

For information, visit lyndensculpturegarden.org or call (414) 446-8794.

The Lynden Sculpture Garden offers studio classes for children ages 3 to 12. Classes meet once a week for eight weeks and include Garden Animals (ages 3-5); The Bremen Town Musicians & Other Tales (ages 4-7); Make It New (ages 6-9); Art Explorers (ages 7-12); and Sculptor's Process (ages 9-12).

Wisconsin Visual Artists Juried Exhibition: through March 2, reception 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 5

Concordia announces 2011-12 concert lineup

Mequon - The Chapel of Christ Triumphant on the Concordia University Wisconsin campus, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive, hosts a variety of concerts starting this fall.

Admission is $7 for adults, free for children 17 and younger, unless otherwise noted. Tickets may be purchased at the door. All seating is by general admission. For more information, call (262) 243-4405.

Handbell Concert: 7:30 p.m. March 2, 7:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students with identification, $5 younger than 18. Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble and Madison Area Concert join for "Tunes of Two Cities." Call (262) 243-4005 for information.

Guest organ recital - Christopher Herrick: 3:30 p.m. March 11

Kammerchor Spring Concert: 3:30 p.m. April 1

The Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra: 3:30 p.m. April 22

Concordia Chorale and Chapel Ringers concert: 3:30 p.m. April 29

The Alleluia Ringers concert: 3:30 p.m. May 6

Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble spring concert: 7:30 p.m. May 11; tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students with ID, and $5 for children younger than 18.

School accepting registration for chess tournament

Whitefish Bay - Richards School, 5812 N. Santa Monica Blvd., hosts its ninth annual scholastic chess tournament from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 3.

All students from area schools in kindergarten through high school are welcome to compete.

There is a $10 fee for on-time registration. On-site registration is $15. Trophies and medals will be awarded. Food will be available for purchase.

For information and to register, visit wisconsinscholasticchess.org before March 1.

Society symposium features rosarian

Mequon - The Herb Society of American-Wisconsin Unit hosts its 18th annual Spring Symposium starting at 9 a.m. March 3 at the Women's Club of Wisconsin, 813 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee.

Guest speaker Helene Pizzi, international rosarian, writer and lecturer, presents "Romancing the Rose."

Registration and breakfast begins at 9 a.m. Pizzi's presentation starts at 10 a.m. and is followed by lunch at noon.

The cost is $60 for society members, $65 for nonmembers.

Visit herb-society-wisconsin.org to obtain a registration form. Make check payable to "HSA-WI" and mail by Feb. 27 to: Herb Society 2012 Spring Symposium, 11541 N. Shorecliff Lane, Mequon, WI 53092-3525.

Tickets will not be issued; if reservations are filled, checks will be returned. No on-site registration is available.

For information, call (262) 241-5768 or (262) 377-1461.

Stritch, MSOE host leadership workshops

Glendale - The Cardinal Stritch University Leadership Center and the Milwaukee School of Engineering offers a session on leadership.

On March 6, Sean Lansing, director of youth leadership development at Stritch's Leadership Center, discusses Commitment to the Growth of People at MSOE, 1025 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. He will guide participants in a discussion on what leadership looks like that is focused not only on the task at hand, but also to the personal, professional and spiritual growth of every person.

The session takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $40 per workshop, $10 for students.

For information or to register, visit stritch.edu/servantleadership or call (414) 410-4646.

Stritch hosts alumni art exhibition

Glendale - Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, hosts an alumni exhibition from March 16 to April 5 in the Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery.

An opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. March 16. The event includes music and refreshments.

Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Sunday through Friday.

For information, call (414) 410-4105.

Stritch hosts new music concert

Glendale - Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, hosts a new music concert at 2 p.m. March 18 in the Nancy Kendall Theater.

The concert features original compositions by Stritch music majors.

Admission is free.

For information, call (414) 410-4000.

Music club announces 2011-12 schedule

(no dateline) The MacDowell Club will perform at a variety of locations during its 2011-12 season. For information, visit macdowellclubmilwaukee.org.

An Afternoon of Polish Classical Music: 3 p.m. March 18; Polish Center of Wisconsin, 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin

Organists' Delight: 7:30 p.m. April 14; Gesu Parish, 1210 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee

Music to Welcome Spring: 3 p.m. May 20; St. John's on the Lake, Cultural Arts Hall, 1840 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee

Infertility support group meets monthly

Shorewood - Infertility peer-led support group for women and couples experiencing infertility meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Shorewood Village Center (lower level of Shorewood Public Library, 3920 N. Murray Ave.

The March meeting will be held March 20.

No need to register for this free support group.

For information, visit resolve.org, email leighlanepeine@yahoo.com or call (414) 967-1041.

Theater group performing 'Babette's Feast'

Mequon - Acacia Theatre Company presents "Babette's Feast" at 8 p.m. March 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, 3 p.m. March 18 and 25, and 4 p.m. March 24 in Concordia University Wisconsin's Todd Wehr Auditorium, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive.

Two elderly sisters are the center of an austere Norwegian religious community that has renounced all worldly pleasures. Into their world comes Babette, a French refugee, who decides to cook a lavish feast to thank them for their kindness to her. The village elders are suspicious of her intentions.

Tickets are $16 or $13 for senior citizens, full-time students and full-time clergy. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

For tickets, call (414) 744-5995 or visit acaciatheatre.com.

Bay Players presents 'The Wisdom of Eve'

Whitefish Bay - The Bay Players presents "The Wisdom of Eve," adapted from a short story by Mary Orr, at 8 p.m. March 30, 31, April 13 and 14 at Whitefish Bay High School, 1200 E. Fairmont Ave.

Eve is the center of this story of life in the New York theater world and her unscrupulous rise to Broadway stardom.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and students.

For information, visit thebayplayers.com, call (414) 299-9040 or email bayplayers@um.att.com.

Resource center seeks vendors for fair

Shorewood - Vendors are needed for the eighth annual Shorewood Community Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19 at the Shorewood Village Center in the lower level of the Shorewood Public Library, 3920 N. Murray Ave.

Vendors can rent an 8-foot table for $20 to display sale items. The Shorewood Senior Resource Center is responsible for publicity, including lawn signs, posters and a classified ad in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Toys, household items, comic books, craft items, plants and collectibles have been sold at previous flea markets. No used clothing, food or food products will be accepted for sale.

For information, call (414) 847-2727.

Story times continue at Weyenberg library

Mequon - The Weyenberg Public Library, 11345 N. Cedarburg Road, continues Family Story Times through May 19.

Story Times will be held at 11 a.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Saturday.

Family Story Times are an interactive way for children and families to participate together in stories, finger plays and songs.

For information, visit flwlib.org or call (262) 242-2593, Ext. 15.

Acacia presents 'Anne of Green Gables'

Mequon - Acacia Theater Company will present "Anne of Green Gables" at 8 p.m. July 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 and 3 p.m. July 15 and 22 at Concordia University Wisconsin's Todd Wehr Auditorium, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive.

Follow the adventures of a wildly independent orphan with fiery red hair and a temper to match. Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to live with a plain-spoken farmer and his spinster sister, who thought they were adopting a boy. She wins them and all of Prince Edward Island over with her irrepressible spirit and imagination.

Tickets are $15, students, $5. For information, call (414) 744-5995.