Top 5 things to do in Kenosha this weekend:
Documenting History: The Process and Importance of Military History Books
Military History Author Panel
2-4 p.m. Sunday (March 5)
Kenosha Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave.
Blue House Books and The Civil War Museum present five authors of military history to discuss their careers documenting historical events, led by Civil War Museum Curator Doug Dammann. Featuring K.M. Waldvogel, Julia Gimbel, Robert J. Laplander, Allen J. Ottens, and David A. Powell. The focus of the discussion will include the American Revolution, Civil War, and both World Wars. Following the discussion will be a Q&A session and meet and greet and book signing with the authors. Free.
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The Almas, Inbound, Saint Tragedy and Embers Rise
8 p.m., Friday (March 3)
58 Below, 504 58th St.
All four of these local bands are national touring acts and/or have songs on national rock charts. Doors 7 p.m., 21-over, free.
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What’s the Buzzz: Introduction to Beekeeping
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday (March 4)
Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave.
Join beekeepers Ed Lobach and Vicki Steger-Johnson who will teach and demonstrate the basics of beekeeping. Learn about native and non-native honey bees, how to start a hive, and the ins and outs of how honey is made and harvested — all while enjoying some local honey. Registration required. $10 general public/$8 Friends of the Museum.
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Maple Syrup Hikes
10 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday (March 4)
Petrifying Springs County Park, 5555 7th St.
Presented by Pringle Nature Center, learn about how maple syrup is made, and the amazing trees from which it is produced. Participants will meet PNC staff at pavilion #6 (off County A in the northwest corner of the park) in Petrifying Springs Park for an hour-long program, starting with a short hike, explanation of maple trees and sap production, hands-on tree tapping demonstration, and finishing with a taste of PNC maple syrup. Pre-registration is due by 4 p.m. the day prior to the selected hike; no walk-ins will be accepted due to space limitations. $6 general public/discounts for members available at registration. Repeats March 11.
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Fleeing Artist Theatre presents “A Raisin in the Sun”
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday (March 3-5)
Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St.
The iconic play tells of a Black family’s experiences in Chicago as they attempt to improve their situation in the face of racism and housing discrimination and other complex issues. Tickets $15 general admission, $13 seniors/students/teachers/military.
THE LINEUP
THURSDAY, March 2
Music
Pick n Pull Songwriters’ Open Mic hosted by Pat Garrett, 8:30 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Create @theSpace Open Stage with Haven B. Wells, 8-11 p.m. Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th St. Work on an art project from our available supply of materials, or bring your own project to share with us. Bring an instrument and see what happens! The music starts at 8 p.m. Donations and new ideas are always welcome.
Art
March Featured Artists Exhibit, March 2-26, Lemon Street Gallery, 4601 Sheridan Rd., showcasing Kim Rahal, Kimberly Johnson and Robert Schnack. Gallery Hours Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
2023 Art Exhibition, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Free. (Through March 19).
“Constitutional” exhibit, H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Extended hours are from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays and from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. All art exhibits are free and open to the public. (Through March 10).
Theater
Fleeing Artist Theatre presents “A Raisin in the Sun,” 7:30 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $15 general admission, $13 seniors/students/teachers/military.
The Carthage Theatre Department presents “FML: How Carson McCullers Saved My Life,” 7:30 p.m., Wartburg Theatre, 2001 Alford Theater. Tickets $8-14.
Potpourri
Afternoon Movie @ Northside: The Woman King, 12:30-3 p.m., Northside Library activity room, 1500 27th Ave.
Pollination Investigation, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world. Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Through pollinator profiles, learn about different pollinators — from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind — and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent and more. Through March 5.
Wild Ones – Native Plants and Natural Landscapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Photos by youth, adults, and professionals from around the country show Native species in their natural environments, from urban backyards to the American wilderness.
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Family
LEGOS @ the Library, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd St. Build with LEGOs and display your creation at the library. Best for families with children ages 5-and-over.
Creepy Crawly Robots, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Create and program a variety of cute-as-a-bug robots with our Bee-Bots, littleBits, and Bristlebots. Ages 9-12. Registration required.
FRIDAY, March 3
Music
Heart of Black, 8:30 p.m., The Brat Stop, 12304 75th St., $10 cover.
The Almas, Saint Tragedy, Embers Rise, and Inbound, 8 p.m., 58 Below, 504 58th St. All four bands are national touring acts and/or have songs on national rock charts. Doors 7 p.m., 21-over, free.
Daniel and his 3 AM Saints, 9 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Art
March Featured Artists Exhibit, March 2-26, Lemon Street Gallery, 4601 Sheridan Rd., showcasing Kim Rahal, Kimberly Johnson and Robert Schnack. Gallery Hours Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
2023 Art Exhibition, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Free. (Through March 19).
“Constitutional” exhibit, H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Extended hours are from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays and from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. All art exhibits are free and open to the public. (Through March 10).
Theater
The Carthage Theatre Department presents “FML: How Carson McCullers Saved My Life,” 7:30 p.m., Wartburg Theatre, 2001 Alford Theater. Tickets $8-14.
Potpourri
Comedian Greg Schwem, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Motivational comedian and wellness speaker. Tickets $14 plus fees.
Meet the Author: D. Lieber, 5-7 p.m., Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. D. Lieber is an urban fantasy, sci-fi, and romance author who lives in Wisconsin. Her latest release is “Intended Enemies,” the third book in the Intended Fates series.
Pollination Investigation, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world. Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Through pollinator profiles, learn about different pollinators — from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind — and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent and more. Through March 5.
Wild Ones – Native Plants and Natural Landscapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Photos by youth, adults, and professionals from around the country show Native species in their natural environments, from urban backyards to the American wilderness.
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Family
Creepy Crawly Robots, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Create and program a variety of cute-as-a-bug robots with our Bee-Bots, littleBits, and Bristlebots. Ages 9-12. Registration required.
Tails n’ Tales: Read to a Dog! 10-11 a.m., Southwest LIbrary, 7979 38th Ave. Sign up for a 15-minute reading session with one of the certified reading education assistance dogs from Kenosha’s Dogs of Endearment. Registration required, call Youth and Family Services at 262-564-6150 to register, or visit the children’s desk at any branch.
Toddler Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Northside Library, 1500 27th Ave. Toddler storytime is for walking 1- and 2-year-old children and their caregivers. Early listening and literacy skills are developed during 20 minutes of books, fingerplays, and songs.
Preschool Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Uptown Neighborhood Library, 2419 63rd Ave. Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime.
SATURDAY, March 4
Music
Boys and Toys w/ Doghouse Society, 8:30 p.m., The Brat Stop, 12304 75th St., $10 cover.
Christopher Thelen (aka ROCKfolk) with opener Brian Lockwood (aka Yes Chef), 8 p.m., Kenosha Creative Space, 624 57th St. Acoustic music (singer/songwriter genre and more), stories behind the songs, and the occasional cover tune. $10 cover.
Stimulii, 8:30 p.m., Public Craft Brewing, 628 58th St. Stimulii’s debut performance. Self-described as organic spaceship music designed to influence an increase in physiological response, featuring Mike Bielarczyk, Chaz Parker, Eli Eastridge, and Jason McNiell.
Smith-Nelson Project, 8:30 p.m., 58 Below, 504 58th St.
Jill Plaisted, 8 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Art
March Featured Artists Exhibit, March 2-26, Lemon Street Gallery, 4601 Sheridan Rd., showcasing Kim Rahal, Kimberly Johnson and Robert Schnack. Gallery Hours Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
2023 Art Exhibition, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Free. (Through March 19).
“Constitutional” exhibit, H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Extended hours are from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays and from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. All art exhibits are free and open to the public. (Through March 10).
Theater
Fleeing Artist Theatre presents “A Raisin in the Sun,” 7:30 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $15 general admission, $13 seniors/students/teachers/military.
The Carthage Theatre Department presents “FML: How Carson McCullers Saved My Life,” 7:30 p.m., Wartburg Theatre, 2001 Alford Theater. Tickets $8-14.
Potpourri
Comedian Greg Schwem, 8 p.m., Kenosha Comedy Club, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5125 6th Ave. Motivational comedian and wellness speaker. Tickets $14 plus fees.
What’s the Buzz Introduction to Beekeeping, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Join beekeepers Ed Lobach and Vicki Steger-Johnson who will teach and demonstrate the basics of beekeeping. Learn about native and non-native honey bees, how you might start your own hive, and the ins and outs of how honey is made and harvested — all while enjoying some local honey. Remember to visit the Pollination Investigation exhibition for more inspiration. Tickets $10 general public/$8 Friends of the Museum.
Kenosha HarborMarket, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kenosha Union Club, 3030 39th Ave. Local vendors include produce, eggs, meat and poultry, prepared foods, soaps, arts and crafts, dog treats. Indoor market through April 29.
Kenosha Public Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kemper Center, 6501 3rd Ave. Vendors, food trucks, full bar and SNAP market match. Food Drive featured Saturdays in January. Indoor market through April 29.
Pollination Investigation, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world. Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Through pollinator profiles, learn about different pollinators — from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind — and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent and more. Through March 5.
Wild Ones – Native Plants and Natural Landscapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Photos by youth, adults, and professionals from around the country show Native species in their natural environments, from urban backyards to the American wilderness.
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Family
Maple Syrup Hikes, 10 and 11:30 a.m. time slots, Petrifying Springs Park, 5555 7th St. (Presented by Pringle Nature Center). Learn about how maple syrup is made, and the amazing trees from which it is produced. Participants will meet PNC staff at pavilion #6 (off County A in the northwest corner of the park) in Petrifying Springs Park for an hour-long program, starting with a short hike, explanation of maple trees and sap production, hands-on tree tapping demonstration, and finishing with a taste of PNC maple syrup. Pre-registration is due by 4 p.m. the day prior to the selected hike; no walk-ins will be accepted due to space limitations. $6 general public/discounts for members available at registration. Repeats March 11.
Twinkle Twinkle, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th Ave. Bring your baby to the library and dazzle them with all things shiny and bright!
SUNDAY, March 5
Music
Cy’s Piano Jams, 4-7 p.m., Union Park Tavern, 4520 8th Ave.
Art
March Featured Artists Exhibit, March 2-26, Lemon Street Gallery, 4601 Sheridan Rd., showcasing Kim Rahal, Kimberly Johnson and Robert Schnack. Gallery Hours Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
2023 Art Exhibition, 1-4 p.m., Anderson Arts Center, 6603 3rd Ave. Free. (Through March 19).
“Constitutional” exhibit, H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art, Carthage College, 2001 Alford Dr. Gallery hours: noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Extended hours are from 5-8 p.m. Thursdays and from 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. All art exhibits are free and open to the public. (Through March 10).
Theater
Fleeing Artist Theatre presents “A Raisin in the Sun,” 2 p.m., Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th St. Tickets $15 general admission, $13 seniors/students/teachers/military.
Potpourri
Blankets for Horizons, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Southwest Library, 7979 38th St. Make fleece tie blankets to donate to the Women and Children’s Horizon Shelter! Drop in at any time and learn how to make a blanket for a pet, child, or woman in need as well as learn about the resources provided by Horizons.
Meet Suspense Author Jessie Rose, noon-3 p.m., Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave. Rose is a thriller and fantasy writer who grew up in Appalachia, moved to Chicago, and now makes a home in Wisconsin. Rose is the author of Atomic Love, a psychological thriller.
Documenting History: The Process and Importance of Military History Books. Military History Author Panel, 2-4 p.m., Kenosha Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Blue House Books and The Civil War Museum present five authors of military history to discuss their careers documenting historical events, led by Civil War Museum Curator Doug Dammann. Featuring K.M. Waldvogel, Julia Gimbel, Robert J. Laplander, Allen J. Ottens, and David A. Powell. The focus of the discussion will include the American Revolution, Civil War, and both World Wars. Following the discussion will be a question-and-answer session with the audience, and time at the end to meet with the panelists, purchase books, and get them signed by the authors. Free.
Pollination Investigation, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Explore the essential role that pollinators play in the natural world. Nearly 90% of flowering plants rely on about 200,000 species of animal pollinators for fertilization. Through pollinator profiles, learn about different pollinators — from butterflies and hummingbirds to bats and the wind — and their favorite flowers based on floral characteristics like flower shape, color, scent and more. Through March 5.
Wild Ones – Native Plants and Natural Landscapes, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Ave. Photos by youth, adults, and professionals from around the country show Native species in their natural environments, from urban backyards to the American wilderness.
Loyal to the Union, Ohio in the Civil War. Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave. Daily hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
NaNoWriMo Writers Workshop, 12:30-4 p.m., Northside Library Community Room A, 1500 27th Ave. Both seasoned writers and first-time authors can stop by to learn new tips and tricks and have time to write in the presence of other writers.
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