The Kenosha Symphony Orchestra has been a pillar of the arts and cultural community in Kenosha since its formation in 1940. Its second concert of the season will be held Dec 10. The Holiday Concert presented by Snap-on Incorporated includes a sing-along with the Kenosha Chamber Choir. For another holiday arts event, the Lakeside Players Family Theatre Series Presents: A Seussified Christmas Carol this month.
CARS OF THE DECADES.
The free Kenosha History Center has just opened a new exhibit: Cars of the Decades, which features Kenosha-specific automobiles - Jeffery, Nash, AMC - from the 1900's until the 1970's. The exhibit is in celebration of the Kenosha Homecoming Car Show, which takes place July 25-30, 2017. Learn a few of one's favorite things in the Kenosha History Center and four more Downtown Kenosha museums in this recent blog post.
WHAT'S NEW HERE.
Wilmot Mountain, now part of Vail Resorts' Epic Family, has completed more than $13 million of renovations in its off-season. As temps allow, enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tubing - including during this New Year's Eve event. Also, Kenosha's first fully accessible playground - the Dream Playground at Petzke Park - has re-opened. And Best Western Harborside Inn in Downtown Kenosha is now Wyndham Garden - Kenosha Harborside.
THE BIG BUNDLE UP.
The Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau's two Visitor Information Centers are serving as collection sites for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism's annual charity drive: "The Big Bundle Up". All are welcome to drop off new or gently used coats, sweaters, hats, mittens and other warm clothing items. The donations will be accepted through Jan 2 and are distributed locally. We thank donors for their generosity!
CONTESTS
Enter to win this month's Kenosha Area Getaway travel package including lodging, dining, shopping and $50 in free gas.
