October 17th & 18th. Autumn Harvest Fest is bigger and better than ever! Activities include scarecrow stuffing, pumpkin decorating, an arts & crafts fair, farmer's market, hay and pony rides, live entertainment, micro-brew
tasting, and fall color tours.

September 18th thru 20th. Celebrate fall with an arts & crafts fair (Fri 12-5PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 9AM-3:30PM), antique flea market (Fri & Sat 7AM-7PM, Sun 7AM-5PM), Maxwell Street Days (Fri & Sat 7AM-5PM), the Wo-Zha-Wa Run (Sat 8AM), concessions, entertainment, and a spectacular 100-unit parade Sun (1:30PM). For more information call (800) 223-3557.

Charley is revered by his musical peers and adored by countless millions of fans around the globe. His golden baritone voice has transcended musical styles and spanned the generations. Showtime 3PM. For more info call (800) 696-7999.

 170 students from Canepa School of Dance in Baraboo and Lake Delton will present their 2009 summer dance recitals at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 18 -19, at the historic Al Ringling Theatre on the square in Baraboo.

 Dancers of all ages will present ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and tap routines learned during the 9-week summer session. 

 Under the direction of Bertie Canepa Reifsteck, the students are excited to perform at the historic Al Ringling Theatre and to support Camp Wawbeek-Easter Seals of Wisconsin.  The recitals provide entertainment for young and old, with lively music and entertaining routines for all to watch.  Canepa School of Dance brings together over 55 years of history in the Wisconsin area.  Students from Baraboo, Reedsburg, Lake Delton, Wisconsin Dells, Portage, Briggsville and Rock Springs join in the fun. 

 According to Bertie Canepa Reifsteck, Director of Canepa School of Dance, "Our annual donations to Camp Wawbeek are so important."  In a recent letter, Ken Saville, Vice President, Program Development of Easter Seals said, "$800 of the $1000 from last year's proceeds had been spent on much needed extra dishes for camp, camper medical supplies, life jackets, and sleeping bags."

 Saville said that with the summer being more than half over, many new life jackets and sleeping bags will be needed in the future. "These two items tend to take a beating during the summer," Saville said.

 Further commenting on the 2009 Canepa School of Dance summer session, Canepa Reifsteck said weekly staff meetings helped to build this summer's show from the ground up.  "My favorite part of this summer

was developing choreography by building up the teachers' arsenal of age appropriate dance combinations and technique.  We had a bit of a "teaching academy" going on and the teamwork escalated to a very cohesive and productive teaching staff." Canepa Reifsteck said,  "We loved the work!"

Visit Downtown Portage and bring your heirloom for an evaluation by one of the 10 experienced appraisers. It's the Antique Appraisal Fair and Sidewalk Sale Event! A great opportunity to shop for unique items during the flea market and a sidewalk sale. For more information call or visit Antiques Mall of Portage at 128 West Cook Street. Hours: Flea Market 7AM-3PM, Appraisals 10AM - 2PM, Sidewalk Sale 9AM - 5PM. Commerce Plaza - Downtown Portage. For more information call (608) 742-2400 .

Concert in the Park

July 18, 6:30pm,
Pauquette Park,
free admission.
Theme: A Night at the Movies.

The Concert in the Park is an annual free event in which the Chamber of Commerce brings the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra to play at Pauquette Park.  Bring your picnic dinner, and enjoy the music.  Save room for some Culver's custard and homemade pie.  

Program: Movie Blockbusters 
Richard Hynson, guest conductor
Suzanne Beia, violin

Arts Walk

Downtown Portage
July 17, Friday from 4 - 8 p.m.,
Saturday July 18, from 10 - 4 p.m.

Come experience regional artists,
art demonstrations, wine and
cheese tasting, music,
and silent art auction.

Car show, swap meet, food, beverages, games, horseshoes, piston toss, "Lion's Train", raffles, chicken drop, tire bowling, music and lots more fun for the entire family. Sat 11AM-5PM. Car registration day of show: 9AM-2PM.  For more information call (608) 584-4545.