Turn the TV off in Oshkosh
Below is the schedule of Oshkosh Community Events for TV Turn Off Week.
Thanks to Justin Mitchell for sending this information. He added this note: "If you want to read about what Appleton is doing, and a little bit about Kevin Kendall and the motivation behind the state-wide TV Turnoff movement, go to this Post Crescent article.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (PRE – TV TURNOFF WEEK EVENTS)
Mid WI Chippers Wood Carving Show 9:00am to 4:00pm
Over 100 carvers with demonstrations, vendors, and concessions. $2.00 admissions (Under 12 free). Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E Cty Rd Y, Oshkosh 734-0038
Stuart Little 2:00pm
This fabulous new musical version of E.B. White’s classic tale about a little mouse born into a normal New York family. This is a charming story of a determined “underdog” trying to survive in a “real people’s world”. $12 Adults, $10 Seniors/Youth. Grand Opera House, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh (920) 424-2350
Oshkosh Chamber Singers: Bach’s B Minor Mass 3:00pm
One of the greatest choral works ever composed! Nationally recognized guest soloists will join the Oshkosh Chamber Singers, the UW Oshkosh Chamber Choir and local musicians for this performance. $15 Adults, $5 students. UW Oshkosh Music Hall, 800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh (920) 233-3312
MONDAY, APRIL 25
Oshkosh Public Library Homework Help 4:30pm – 8:00pm
Need help with your school work? Get free help with any subject! Monday through Thursday. No appointment necessary. 106 Washington Ave. 236-5205
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
Oshkosh West Boys Tennis vs Oshkosh North, North Boys Baseball, North Girls Softball, and North Girls Soccer. See Local Sports Contacts on the back.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
The Cripple of Inishmaan - Fredric March Theatre 7:30pm
Ages 12 and up. A comic and poetic tale of what happens to a small 1934 Irish Community when a movie is made there. UW Oshkosh Theater, 800 Algoma Blvd Tickets: $10 for general, $8 for Senior Citizen, Students $3.00 424-4417 NOTE – showings are Wed – Sat at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm
Thursday, April 28
Spring Fling Dinner & Style Show 5:30pm
14th Annual Friends of Cerebral Palsy of Mideast WI benefit for the Respite House. Local stores show their Spring Fashions to raise money for the Cerebral Palsy Respite House. 5:30 – social hour/silent auction, 6:30 – dinner, 7:30 – style show. $15 per person Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main, Downtown Oshkosh 424-4071
“To Kill A Mockingbird” – Spring Play 7:00pm
Oshkosh North High School students recreate this classic by Harper Lee. Shows at 7pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sunday’s show is at 2pm. $3 Adults, $1 Students, Under 5 free! Oshkosh North Auditorium, 1100 W Smith Ave, 424-4020
UW Oshkosh Percussion Ensemble 8:00pm
A blend of the familiar and unusual, come see an exciting rhythmic experience. $5 Adults, $1 for 12 and under. UW Oshkosh Music Hall, Arts & Comm Building, 926 Woodland Ave. 424-4224
Friday, April 29
Mighty Castle Chess Club 4:45 – 6:00pm
Free Club for children and teens. Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave 236-5208
Saturday, April 30
Art and Plaster with Ruth Rex at the Paine 11:00am
Join Art Instructor Ruth Rex for this interactive children and parent’s program that teachers how to use modeling clay and plaster to make your own special sculptures. Geared towards ages 5-12 with adult. $6 Adults, $5 Seniors, $4 students, under 5 free. Paine Art Center & Garden, 1410 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh 235-6903
25th Annual African Violet Show 10:00am – 4:30pm
Features magnificent African Violets and houseplants, exhibited for awards. Also plants, pots and soil for sale. Free advice, admission and parking. St. Josaphat Church Hall, corner of Spruce and Congress, Oshkosh. 426-3764 NOTE – Also on Sunday, May 1, 9:30am to 3:00pm
The Ultimate Children’s Fun Fair 10:00am
Exotic animals, camel and pony rides, games, carnival rides, inflated bouncers, concessions, face painting, souvenirs, novelties, and more!! $5 Adults, kids free! Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E Cty Rd Y, Oshkosh. 319-443-4444 NOTE – Also on Sunday, May 1 at 10:00am
Five by Design’s Club Swing at the Grand 7:30pm
From Benny Goodman to Louie Prima, Five by Design celebrates the swing movement from 1937 – 1955. Features five singers and a big band that is a delight for all generations! Tickets: $18 - $32 (half price on day of show for age 18 and under). Grand Opera House, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh 424-2350
Bluegrass Night at the Moon 8:00pm – 11:00pm
All the Live Bluegrass from over 75 years packed into one night. Bring out the family and sit back to some live bluegrass. Don’t forget the straw… New Moon Café, 401 N Main St. Free 232-0976
Thanks to Justin Mitchell for sending this information. He added this note: "If you want to read about what Appleton is doing, and a little bit about Kevin Kendall and the motivation behind the state-wide TV Turnoff movement, go to this Post Crescent article.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (PRE – TV TURNOFF WEEK EVENTS)
Mid WI Chippers Wood Carving Show 9:00am to 4:00pm
Over 100 carvers with demonstrations, vendors, and concessions. $2.00 admissions (Under 12 free). Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E Cty Rd Y, Oshkosh 734-0038
Stuart Little 2:00pm
This fabulous new musical version of E.B. White’s classic tale about a little mouse born into a normal New York family. This is a charming story of a determined “underdog” trying to survive in a “real people’s world”. $12 Adults, $10 Seniors/Youth. Grand Opera House, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh (920) 424-2350
Oshkosh Chamber Singers: Bach’s B Minor Mass 3:00pm
One of the greatest choral works ever composed! Nationally recognized guest soloists will join the Oshkosh Chamber Singers, the UW Oshkosh Chamber Choir and local musicians for this performance. $15 Adults, $5 students. UW Oshkosh Music Hall, 800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh (920) 233-3312
MONDAY, APRIL 25
Oshkosh Public Library Homework Help 4:30pm – 8:00pm
Need help with your school work? Get free help with any subject! Monday through Thursday. No appointment necessary. 106 Washington Ave. 236-5205
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
Oshkosh West Boys Tennis vs Oshkosh North, North Boys Baseball, North Girls Softball, and North Girls Soccer. See Local Sports Contacts on the back.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
The Cripple of Inishmaan - Fredric March Theatre 7:30pm
Ages 12 and up. A comic and poetic tale of what happens to a small 1934 Irish Community when a movie is made there. UW Oshkosh Theater, 800 Algoma Blvd Tickets: $10 for general, $8 for Senior Citizen, Students $3.00 424-4417 NOTE – showings are Wed – Sat at 7:30pm, Sunday at 2:00pm
Thursday, April 28
Spring Fling Dinner & Style Show 5:30pm
14th Annual Friends of Cerebral Palsy of Mideast WI benefit for the Respite House. Local stores show their Spring Fashions to raise money for the Cerebral Palsy Respite House. 5:30 – social hour/silent auction, 6:30 – dinner, 7:30 – style show. $15 per person Oshkosh Convention Center, 2 North Main, Downtown Oshkosh 424-4071
“To Kill A Mockingbird” – Spring Play 7:00pm
Oshkosh North High School students recreate this classic by Harper Lee. Shows at 7pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sunday’s show is at 2pm. $3 Adults, $1 Students, Under 5 free! Oshkosh North Auditorium, 1100 W Smith Ave, 424-4020
UW Oshkosh Percussion Ensemble 8:00pm
A blend of the familiar and unusual, come see an exciting rhythmic experience. $5 Adults, $1 for 12 and under. UW Oshkosh Music Hall, Arts & Comm Building, 926 Woodland Ave. 424-4224
Friday, April 29
Mighty Castle Chess Club 4:45 – 6:00pm
Free Club for children and teens. Oshkosh Public Library, 106 Washington Ave 236-5208
Saturday, April 30
Art and Plaster with Ruth Rex at the Paine 11:00am
Join Art Instructor Ruth Rex for this interactive children and parent’s program that teachers how to use modeling clay and plaster to make your own special sculptures. Geared towards ages 5-12 with adult. $6 Adults, $5 Seniors, $4 students, under 5 free. Paine Art Center & Garden, 1410 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh 235-6903
25th Annual African Violet Show 10:00am – 4:30pm
Features magnificent African Violets and houseplants, exhibited for awards. Also plants, pots and soil for sale. Free advice, admission and parking. St. Josaphat Church Hall, corner of Spruce and Congress, Oshkosh. 426-3764 NOTE – Also on Sunday, May 1, 9:30am to 3:00pm
The Ultimate Children’s Fun Fair 10:00am
Exotic animals, camel and pony rides, games, carnival rides, inflated bouncers, concessions, face painting, souvenirs, novelties, and more!! $5 Adults, kids free! Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E Cty Rd Y, Oshkosh. 319-443-4444 NOTE – Also on Sunday, May 1 at 10:00am
Five by Design’s Club Swing at the Grand 7:30pm
From Benny Goodman to Louie Prima, Five by Design celebrates the swing movement from 1937 – 1955. Features five singers and a big band that is a delight for all generations! Tickets: $18 - $32 (half price on day of show for age 18 and under). Grand Opera House, 100 High Ave, Oshkosh 424-2350
Bluegrass Night at the Moon 8:00pm – 11:00pm
All the Live Bluegrass from over 75 years packed into one night. Bring out the family and sit back to some live bluegrass. Don’t forget the straw… New Moon Café, 401 N Main St. Free 232-0976
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