"A Christmas Carol"
Today, Saturday and Sunday, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E. Platt St., Maquoketa, Iowa.
OFAC and Peace Pipe Players have teamed up for a joint fundraiser with the production of the classic holiday tale "A Christmas Carol." Today and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults at the door; $8, students 18 and younger. Call 563-652-9815.
Nouveau Wine Festival
Today and Saturday, downtown, Galena, Ill.
A celebration of the release of Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery Nouveau Wine. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. today with a traditional French stew at local restaurants. At 2:30 p.m., a horse-drawn wagon parade will deliver the wine on Main Street, followed by afternoon wine and cheese parties at various downtown locations. On Saturday, establishments will be having food and drink specials. Call 815-777-3330.
Festival of Trees Inaugural Tree Lighting
Today, Hotel Julien, 200 Main St.
Opening event begins at 5:30 p.m. An essay contest was held among middle school children describing, "What does Christmas mean to me" and a boy and a girl selected from the entries will be invited to "flip the switch" and illuminate the hall of trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses on display. This is a free event, open to the public, and the first opportunity to see the new venue. Call 563-556-4200.
Tony Kenny's Christmas Time in Ireland
Today, Grand Opera House, 135 Eighth St.
A holiday celebration of music, song, dance and comedy, 7 p.m. Tony Kenny, Ireland's Entertainer of the Year, and his company includes Kathy Durkin, Ireland's Queen of Country, Joe Cuddy, Ireland's funniest comedian, the dazzling Dublin City Dancers and musical director Joe Fitzgerald. Tickets are $26. Available only at Shamrock Imports until 5 p.m. today. Call 563-583-5000.
Cirque Le Masque
Saturday, Centers for the Arts, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
The Center for the Arts Performing Arts Series will be held at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cirque Le Masque is a company that pays tribute to the time-honored traditions of European Cirque troupes. Tickets are $28 for general admission; $26 for faculty and senior citizens; $20 for ages 18 and younger; and $12 for UW-P students with current ID. Call 608-342-1298. Tickets also are available online at http://tickets.uwplatt.edu.
Walt Willey
Saturday, Mississippi Moon Bar, Diamond Jo Casino
Actor and comedian Walt Willey, who portrays Jackson Montgomery on the soap opera "All My Children," will be performing his stand-up comedy routine at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at www.diamondjo.com.
