Jefferson County Tourism Council
NOVEMBER 2015

Jefferson County Restaurant Review Crew
by Randy Otto and the rest of the hungry crew
Fanatico Ristorante Italiano
(formerly Fratelli's)
162 West Main Street
Whitewater, WI
262-472-0747

In your Review Crew's latest fine food foray, we discovered Whitewater's newest restaurant - a shining, dining gem named FANATICO (formerly Fratelli's). Owner and chef Benny is mad about delivering delicious, high quality Italian food, coupled with smooth attentive service, including tableside visits by the owner and chef himself! All of this at down-to-earth Wisconsin prices in Fanatico's tastefully appointed dining room.

Destination Dining
You will love this place, and you will be so glad you...
 
"Take time enough for your meals, and eat them in company whenever you can. There is no need for hurry in life - least of all when we are eating."  
~ Edward Everett Hale, "How to Get the Best of It," c.1892 ~ 
 



 
 
Jefferson County Discounts
Have you checked out all of the great discounts offered in Jefferson County? From restaurants to B&Bs, from hotels to theater, to shopping shopping shopping - we have it all!

Here is just a sample of what you will find on our discount page.  








The Gobbler
 
The iconic Gobbler Theater in Johnson Creek is set to reopen around the end of the year. They will become a musical venue, seating about 400 people, with acts that are mostly country, Christian, 60's & 80's rock bands, and "good, clean family comedy."

You can follow their progress and show schedules on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/The-Gobbler-Theater-770943716263178/?fref=ts

 


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Fifth Annual Deer Widow's Weekend

Deer Widows Johnson Creek Premium Outlets invites the area's most savvy bargain hunters out for Deer Widows Weekend, a three-day shopping extravaganza that coincides with the start of the hunting season. On Friday, Nov. 20, through Sunday, Nov. 22, shoppers can search the racks at participating merchants to bag some of the best deals of the year, while taking advantage of great giveaways, chances to win prizes, and more.      
"Deer Widows Weekend is our most unique shopping event of the year," said Bonnie Hertel, General Manager of Johnson Creek Premium Outlets. "The event has become such a time-honored tradition, many of our shoppers start strategizing for the 'hunt' weeks in advance; some even show up in camouflage and deer antlers. It's also a perfect opportunity to take advantage of incredible savings well ahead of the hectic holiday shopping season."
 
Throughout the weekend shoppers can visit Johnson Creek Premium Outlet's on-site information center to pick up a free Bargain Hunting Guide, featuring special savings from stores including Columbia Sportswear, Oakley Vault, Under Armour and many more. The schedule for Deer Widows Weekend 2015 is as follows:

Friday, Nov. 20:
Columbia Sportswear is the official Registration Station of Deer Widows Weekend. Register in store to win a $250 Columbia Sportswear gift card from 9am to 4pm. Welcome reception sponsored by Columbia Sportswear and Harry & David from 1pm to 5pm at Harry & David. Enjoy musical entertainment, light refreshments and prizes. Prize drawings to be held at 4:30pm (must be present to win).

Saturday, Nov. 21:
9AM: The first 150 bargain hunters to visit Oakley Vault will receive a "Win Big Bucks" scratch card with an opportunity to win a $10, $20, $25, $50, $100 or $200 gift card from participating merchants or Johnson Creek Premium Outlets.
1PM: The first 150 bargain hunters to visit Columbia Sportswear will receive a "Win Big Bucks" scratch card with an opportunity to win a $10, $20, $25, $50, $100 or $200 gift card from participating merchants or Johnson Creek Premium Outlets.
 
Sunday, Nov. 22:
The signature Deer Widows Weekend block party kicks off at 9:30AM outside Under Armour. The first 150 bargain hunters to visit Under Armour receive a Deer Widows Weekend gift bag filled with goodies from Johnson Creek Premium Outlets and participating stores.
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November Events in Jefferson County
(please double-check our website to verify dates and times)
Through December 27, 2015 - A Wonderful Life - The Musical
    
Frank Capra's story of George Bailey and his wonderful life in Bedford Falls has brought hope and inspiration to millions. The Fireside continues its long tradition of bringing you the finest in Christmas entertainment with a stunning, live stage version of this beloved film. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick and Grammy and Emmy winner Joe Raposo, A WONDERFUL LIFE captures all the magic of the film and so much more with the true spirit of Christmas.


Fort Atkinson - Fireside Dinner Theatre - 1131 Janesville Ave
Seven shows weekly Wednesday through Sunday
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November 1-21, 2015 - Black Hawk Artists Show & Sale

The 43rd Black Hawk Artists Show and Sale at the Hoard Historical Museum runs Sunday, November 1, 2015 through Saturday, November 21, 2015. 

1:00pm - 4:00pm
 www.hoardmuseum.org  
(920) 563-7769
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November 4, 2015 - Dog Loves Books 
Horizons Matinee Series (PreK-2)

To celebrate our 30th Anniversary of this series, we have opened up ticket sales to the public!

Louise Yates' New York Times Best Seller comes to life in this musical about the irresistable Dog who loves everything about books. SO much so, that he decides to open up his own bookstore. He learns that with books he is never alone, and celebrates the power of imagination.

Call (262) 472-1432 or email dozoryss@uww.edu to make a reservation.
10:00am

Whitewater -  Young Auditorium - 930 West Main Street  
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November 5-8, 2015 - Watertown Players - A Family Reunion to Die For
A Murder Mystery Comedy

Written by:  Mike Steele & Matt Steele, by Special Arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service

Tickets $12.00 in Advance, or $16.00 at The Door

November 5, 6, & 7 2015 at 7:00pm
November 8, 2015 at 2:00pm  

Watertown - The Market, 210 S. Water Street
 
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November 7, 2015 - Tyranena Beer Run

tyranena Held at Tyranena Brewing Company - for more info go to:
http://www.tyranena.com/beerrun/

Lake Mills Chamber of Commerce 








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November 7, 2015 - Friends of the Cambridge Community Library Art & Craft Fair

The annual Friends of the Cambridge Library Art & Craft Fair is held from 9 to 3 pm at the Cambridge High School.  This event offers over 90 vendors with quality handmade merchandise, a raffle with gifts donated by local and area friends and business owners, a luncheon, a bake sale for those with a sweet tooth, craft demonstrations and live music. For more information about the event or to obtain a vendor application, please call (608) 423-3900.

For more information, visit: http://cambridgelibraryfriends.org/bags.html 

9am to 3pm


Cambridge - Cambridge High School - 403 Blue Jay Way
608-423-3900
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November 11, 2015 - Motown in Motion (Eisenhower Dance Co)

The Motor City's premier dance company celebrates the music that made Motown famous in a razzle-dazzle evening of dance and music. Playful, humorous, and wonderfully theatrical, the performers will have you dancing in your seats - and out into the streets! Eisenhower Dance has spent the last 23 years giving life to the repertoire of internationally-known choreographers. Established in metro Detroit by Eisenhower in 1991, the Company presents an annual series and tours internationally.

7:30 p.m.

Whitewater - Young Auditorium - 930 West Main Street
www.uww.edu/youngauditorium/season/motown-in-motion
Box Office: 262-472-2222
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November 12, 2015 - Workshop for Women

It's ladies night out at Watson's Ace Hardware in Jefferson. Join us for this hands-on event to learn basic power tool use, basic shelving, drywall repair, toilet repair, preparing your house for winter and what you should have in your tool box. Event is held at Watson's Ace Hardware but please RSVP your attendance to the library.

5:00 pm-8:00 pm

Jefferson - Jefferson Public Library - 411 South Main Street  
920-674-7733 Ext. 3
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November 13, 2015 - Junie B. Jones: Essential Survival Guide to School
Horizons Matinee Series (Grades K-5)

To celebrate our 30th Anniversary of this series, we have opened up ticket sales to the public!

Now that Junie has been going to school for over one-and-a-half years, who better to write a book on EVERYTHING you need to know? She shows you how to survive and thrive in style. Based on Barbara Park's popular book.

Call (262) 472-1432 or email dozoryss@uww.edu to make a reservation.

10:00am  & 12:30pm

Whitewater - Young Auditorium - 930 West Main Street  
262-472-1432
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November 14, 2015 - Frosty Rock
  
Kids Run - 9:00 am
12k - 9:20 am
5k - 9:40 am
Awards - 10:30 am

Welcome to the 3rd annual Frosty Rock Challenge, the only race of its kind! Take on the challenge as you amble your way through the oak savannah, past the marshes and wetlands, and over the prairie on this 12K mixed course. The race starts at Fort HealthCare's Therapy & Sport Center (Fort Atkinson), goes through Dorothy Carnes County Park and returns to the clinic.

If the 12k route isn't for you, we also have a 5k run/walk.  The route will explore the neighborhood streets of Fort Atkinson, starting and ending at the clinic.

Race will feature drop bag area, age group awards (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 +) for both the 5K and 12K male and females, a 1 mile kids untimed kids run (12 and under) as well as railyard equipment area for kids to play on.

9am - 11am

Fort Atkinson - 1504 Madison Ave 
(920) 563-4144
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November 14, 2015 - Fort Atkinson Holiday Parade

Enjoy the parade on Main St. in Fort Atkinson, as businesses and organizations showcase their holiday spirit.

5:30pm - 6:00pm
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Fort Atkinson -  Main Street  
www.fortchamber.com 
(920) 563-3210
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November 17, 2015 - Red Hot Chili Pipers

It's Bagpipes. It's Rock. It's Bagrock. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers is an amazing ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers. They have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. Pixar and Disney's movie "Brave" featured music played by the Chilli Pipers. Their trademarked sound includes traditional pipe tunes and contemporary anthems like Queen's "We Will Rock You," Coldplay's "Clocks," a fantastic rock medley of "Smoke on the Water" and AC/DC's "Thunderstruck."

7:30pm

Whitewater - Young Auditorium - 930 West Main Street  
Box Office: 262-472-2222
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November 20-22, 2015 - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

First Wing Family Theatre invites all area families to join us in a wonderful welcome to the Christmas season as we present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,"by Barbara Robinson, November 20 - 22 at St. Paul's Liberty Lutheran Church, 3494 Oak Park Rd., Deerfield, WI. The cast includes 45 youth and adults from area communities.  
 
The story: "The Herdmans were the worst kids in the whole history of the world." So begins one of the most popular Christmas stories ever written - the tale of a typical church Christmas pageant turned on its ear. When the veteran pageant director breaks her leg, volunteer Grace Bradley finds herself directing the show. The Herdman children show up to audition after they hear that all the kids in the pageant get candy at rehearsal, and Grace is forced to cast them in leading roles. Chaos ensues as the Herdmans hear the Christmas story for the very first time, and the resolution that follows is at once hilarious, heartwarming and inspirational. The pageant that should be doomed to failure becomes, indeed, the "best Christmas pageant ever."
 
Directed by Ann Holmes, and featuring a cast of 45 youth and adults, "Best Pageant" will delight all ages. The show runs a little over an hour, and will be presented in the church sanctuary on Friday & Saturday, November 20 & 21 @ 7:30, and Sunday, November 22 @ 2:00. General seating admission at the door: $8 Adults, $5 Seniors and students under 14, $25 Family rate.

For more information about "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," or First Wing Family Theatre, please call 608-764-5267.

Deerfield - St. Paul's Liberty Lutheran Church - 3494 Oak Park Rd.
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November 20-22, 2015 - Deer Widow Weekend at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets

Deer Widows Deer Widow Weekend at Johnson Creek Premium Outlets will be offered Friday, November 20-Sunday, November 22. Deer widows are invited to enjoy sales, giveaways and prizes all weekend long while the hunters are gone. The event will start with an opening reception Friday, Nov. 20. Join our VIP Shopper Club to enjoy additional savings at premiumoutlets.com/vip.

Visit our website or call (920) 699-4111 for more details.

Friday and Saturday, 10am.-9pm; Sunday, 10am -7pm
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November 21, 2015 - Fisher Family Christmas

Sharing their faith through vocal and instrumental selections, the Fisher Family uniquely utilizes a wide range of percussion instruments including marching drums, steel drums, drum sets, marimbas, vibraphones, xylophones, bells, chimes and timpani.

Their voices blend into harmonious melody that brings joy to your heart.

2pm and 7pm

Jefferson - 700 W. Milwaukee Street
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November 21, 2015 - Zentangle Doodling With a Purpose!

Learn how to turn your doodling into art. The basics of Zentangle will be taught. Create your own designs. A multi-generational program free and open to the public.

11:00am to Noon

Jefferson Public Library, 321 South Main Street Jefferson, WI 53549
www.jeffersonwilibrary.org
920-674-7733 ext. 3
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November 24, 2015 - The Giver
Horizons Matinee Series (Grades 5-9)

To celebrate our 30th Anniversary of this series, we have opened up ticket sales to the public!

Based on Lois Lowry's novel about a 12-year-old boy in a utopian world where pain and indecision are things of the past. He is told that he must spend time with The Giver - his guide into the past world where pain and happiness existed in equal parts. Length: 75 minutes.

Call (262) 472-1432 or email dozoryss@uww.edu to make a reservation.

10:00am

Whitewater - Young Auditorium - 930 West Main Street
262-472-1432
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November 28, 2015 - Watertown Holiday Parade of Lights

Parade begins at 5:30

Visit Santa in his house after the parade.

Through Downtown Watertown (on Main Street from Water Street to Dewey Ave.)
Featuring:  Bands, Choirs, Floats and (of course) SANTA CLAUS!
 
Watertown - Watertown Tourism Council - East Main Street
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JEFFERSON COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL CONTACT INFO  

 

President:  Kate Anderson  |  president@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com  |   920-648-3585
Vice President:  Steven Cline   |   vp@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com
Treasurer:  Janet Werner   |   treasurer@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com   |   920-674-4511

Secretary:  Katie Otto  |  secretary@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com  |  920-648-6721

Newsletter Editor: Katie Otto |  newsletter@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com  | 920-988-4458  

Official Guide Representative:  Jennifer Erdman   |   sales@enjoyjeffersoncounty.com   |   414-213-4125