BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20191205T210000Z DTEND:20191209T010000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Victorian Holiday Weekend DESCRIPTION:Come and experience old world charm during Stoughton's magical\, Victorian Holiday Weekend. \n\nView/Print your weekend schedule. \n\n\n\nThursday\n\nThe 28th Annual lighting of the Love Light Tree takes place at 4:30 on Thursday\, 12/5 . Join the lighting ceremony at\, Stoughton Hospital Bryant Center- 900 Ridge St.\n\n\n\nFriday\n\nThe festivities continue Friday\, December 6th 6:30pm-10pm\, with the opening gala hosted by the Stoughton\, Oregon & McFarland American Cancer Society Relay For Life at the Stoughton Cress Funeral Home. Enjoy the sophisticated vintage music of Second Swing Around\, a beautiful assortment of hors d'oeuvres as well as a wine and beer bar. Please consider a $5 donation. Just the beginning to a wonderful and fun-filled weekend in downtown Stoughton! \n\n\n\nThe Stoughton Public Library will again be hosting their book sale. \n\nThursday\, 4-6 (Friends Preview) and 6-9 is open to the public.\n\nFriday\, 9-5\n\nSaturday\, 9-3\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Stoughton Fire Department\, the Holiday Light Show returns to Stoughton Rotary Park on the corner of Sixth and Jefferson. Thousands of holiday lights are timed to music station\, 88.5. \n\n \n\nStoughton Opera House presents Joan Shelley (Daughter of Swords supports)\n\nFriday\, December 6. Show time is 7:30 - 10:00 PM. Tickets are $20 and available at 608.877.4400.\n\n\n\nTwas the Night Before Christmas\, presented by the Stoughton Center for the Arts. A charming story inspired by the classic Clement C. Moore poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas". With traditional Holiday carols\, exquisite new music\, and a visit from St. Nick himself this fresh telling of the most popular Christmas poem ever written will delight audiences of all ages.\n\n\n\nPerformances are at the Stoughton High School Auditorium: Friday December 6th (7:30pm evening show)\, Saturday December 7th (1:30pm matinee show). \n\n\n\nSaturday\n\nCookie Walk\, 8am-2pm\n\nLet others do your baking! Come and look for the decorated cookies featured in the Cookie Walk! Proceeds go to the United Methodist Church Food Pantry.\n\nUnited Methodist Church\, 525 Lincoln Ave\n\n\n\nDon't miss out on the Second Chance Animal Advocates Arts\, Crafts\, and Bake Sale\, Saturday 9am-4pm at River Bluff Middle School\, 235 N Forrest St. Shop from crafters and vendors\, and pick up a variety of baked goods\, doggie treats and candy! Pulled pork sandwiches\, hot dogs\, hot beverages\, and popcorn. All food proceeds go to animals in need.\n\n\n\nJoin us on Saturday at Chorus Public House\, 154 W. Main for the Winter Artisan Market 10am-6pm. You will find hand-crafted treasures made by local artisans\, live music\, and simple cafe service. This is the perfect chance to finish up that Holiday shopping. In addition\, the Kiwanis Club will have Santa visit (10-2) and there will be a giving tree to benefit local families.\n\n\n\nFree sampling of the year's best chocolate including dark chocolate\, milk chocolate\, and nut and fruit chocolate at Yahara Chocolate. While you're there\, experience Green Road Pottery! Build an elf or Santa from clay. You will need to return to glaze your figure on Dec 14th or make other arrangements. When fired\, your creation will be hard and durable for display indoors or outside. 261 W Main St.\n\n\n\nVisit Livsreise to see beautifully decorated Norwegian Holiday Trees along with a special Christmas display. "Norsk Jul" features Christmas like our grandparents had in the early to mid-20th century. \n\nFriday and Saturday will feature a 2-part documentary: "Siblings are Forever"\, and "Siblings are Forever\, The Grand Journey". The Madrigal Singers will also be stopping by around 12:30 for their final performance of the day!\n\nDave Schlapper makes a guest appearance at All Through The House to sample his Natural Spirits\, LLC liqueurs. Dave created these delicious aperitif liqueurs and bottles them locally Snag a bottle of your favorite for that hard to buy for friend or colleague A great Secret Santa gift! Dave will be sampling from 11:00-2:00 in our kitchen!\n\n160 E Main St\n\n\n\nMatinee showing of Twas the Night Before Christmas\, presented by the Stoughton Center for the Arts. 1:30pm at the Stoughton High School Auditorium. \n\n\n\nStoughton High School Madrigal Singers stroll through town in full period costume on Saturday from 10-12:30. Their performance is not one to miss! \n\n\n\nThe fire truck parade will illuminate the sky Saturday evening at 5:30 travelling east on Main. Swing by the fire station\, 401 E. Main after the parade for face painting\, a warm cup of apple cider\, some elves\, and visit with Santa. The City Band will play Holiday music to set the cheer!\n\n\n\nStoughton Village Players Theater will be hosting the Magnum Opus Ballet performance of Full Light. A full-length ballet with fresh and innovative choreography to the glorious score of Handel's Messiah! Performance is at 7:30pm Cash at the door: $15 for adults\, $12 seniors 65 & older\, $10 for under 18. Add $1.00 surcharge for credit card purchase. 255 E Main St\n\n\n\nSaturday evening\, 7:30-10:00\, The Stoughton Opera House hosts Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas. Tickets are $40. Cherish the Ladies make centuries-old music that has been passed down from generation to generation their own with tasteful new arrangements and talented renditions. Call 608.877.4400.\n\n\n\nSunday\n\nClose out the weekend with the Stoughton Festival Choir & City Band at the Stoughton Opera House\, 4 6:30pm or the Victorian Holiday Tour of Homes on Sunday 3pm-7pm. Four beautifully decorated homes are mapped on a $25 ticket available at McGlynn Pharmacy in Stoughton. Funds raised benefits the 2020 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Stoughton\, Oregon and McFarland. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Come and experience old world charm during Stoughton'\;s magical\, Victorian Holiday Weekend. \;
\nView/Print your weekend schedule. \;
\n
\nThursday
\nThe 28th Annual lighting of the Love Light Tree takes place at 4:30 on Thursday\, 12/5 . Join the lighting ceremony at\, Stoughton Hospital Bryant Center- 900 Ridge St.
\n
\nFriday
\nThe festivities continue Friday\, December 6th 6:30pm-10pm\, with the opening gala hosted by the Stoughton\, Oregon &\; McFarland American Cancer Society Relay For Life at the Stoughton Cress Funeral Home. Enjoy the sophisticated vintage music of Second Swing Around\, a beautiful assortment of hors d&rsquo\;oeuvres as well as a wine and beer bar. Please consider a $5 donation. Just the beginning to a wonderful and fun-filled weekend in downtown Stoughton! \;
\n
\nThe Stoughton Public Library will again be hosting their book sale. \;
\nThursday\, 4-6 (Friends Preview) and 6-9 is open to the public.
\nFriday\, 9-5
\nSaturday\, 9-3
\n
\nSponsored by the Stoughton Fire Department\, the Holiday Light Show returns to Stoughton Rotary Park on the corner of Sixth and Jefferson. Thousands of holiday lights are timed to music station\, 88.5. \;
\n \;
\nStoughton Opera House presents Joan Shelley (Daughter of Swords supports)
\nFriday\, December 6. Show time is 7:30 - 10:00 PM. Tickets are $20 and available at 608.877.4400.
\n
\nTwas the Night Before Christmas\, presented by the Stoughton Center for the Arts. \;A charming story inspired by the classic Clement C. Moore poem &ldquo\;A Visit from St. Nicholas&rdquo\;. With traditional Holiday carols\, exquisite new music\, and a visit from St. Nick himself this fresh telling of the most popular Christmas poem ever written will delight audiences of all ages.
\n
\nPerformances are at the Stoughton High School Auditorium: \; Friday December 6th (7:30pm evening show)\, Saturday December 7th (1:30pm matinee show). \;

\n\n


\nSaturday
\nCookie Walk\, 8am-2pm
\nLet others do your baking! Come and look for the decorated cookies featured in the Cookie Walk! Proceeds go to the United Methodist Church Food Pantry.
\nUnited Methodist Church\, 525 Lincoln Ave
\n
\nDon'\;t miss out on the \;Second Chance Animal Advocates Arts\, Crafts\, and Bake Sale\, Saturday 9am-4pm \;at River Bluff Middle School\, 235 N Forrest St. \;Shop from crafters and vendors\, and pick up a variety of baked goods\, doggie \;treats and candy! Pulled pork sandwiches\, hot dogs\, hot beverages\, and popcorn. All food proceeds go to animals in need.
\n
\nJoin us on Saturday at Chorus Public House\, 154 W. Main for the Winter Artisan Market 10am-6pm. You will find hand-crafted treasures made by local artisans\, live music\, and simple cafe service. \; This is the perfect chance to finish up that Holiday shopping. \; In addition\, the Kiwanis Club will have Santa visit (10-2) and there will be a giving tree to benefit local families.
\n
\nFree sampling of the year&rsquo\;s best chocolate including dark chocolate\, milk chocolate\, and nut and fruit chocolate at Yahara Chocolate. \;While you'\;re there\, experience Green Road Pottery! Build an elf or Santa from clay.  \;You will need to return to glaze your figure on Dec 14th or make other arrangements. When fired\, your creation will be hard and durable for display indoors or outside. 261 W Main St.
\n
\nVisit Livsreise to see beautifully decorated Norwegian Holiday Trees along with a special Christmas display. \; &ldquo\;Norsk Jul&rdquo\; features Christmas like our grandparents had in the \;early to mid-20th century. \;
\nFriday and Saturday will feature a 2-part documentary: &ldquo\;Siblings are Forever&rdquo\;\, and &ldquo\;Siblings are Forever\, The Grand Journey&rdquo\;. The Madrigal Singers will also be stopping by around 12:30 for their final performance of the day!

\n\n

Dave Schlapper makes a guest appearance at All Through The House to sample his Natural Spirits\, LLC liqueurs. \; Dave created these delicious aperitif liqueurs and bottles them locally \; Snag a bottle of your favorite for that hard to buy for friend or colleague \; A great Secret Santa gift! \; Dave will be sampling from 11:00-2:00 in our kitchen!
\n160 E Main St
\n
\nMatinee showing of Twas the Night Before Christmas\, presented by the Stoughton Center for the Arts. 1:30pm at the Stoughton High School Auditorium. \;
\n
\nStoughton High School Madrigal Singers stroll through town in full period costume on Saturday from 10-12:30. Their performance is not one to miss! \;
\n
\nThe fire truck parade will illuminate the sky Saturday evening at 5:30 travelling east on Main. Swing by the fire station\, 401 E. Main after the parade for face painting\, a warm cup of apple cider\, some elves\, and visit with Santa. The City Band will play Holiday music to set the cheer!
\n
\nStoughton Village Players Theater will be hosting the Magnum Opus Ballet performance of Full Light. A full-length ballet with fresh and innovative choreography to the \;glorious score of Handel'\;s Messiah! Performance is at 7:30pm Cash at the door: $15 for adults\, $12 seniors 65 &\; older\, $10 for under 18. \; Add $1.00 surcharge for credit card purchase. 255 E Main St
\n
\nSaturday evening\, 7:30-10:00\, The Stoughton Opera House hosts Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas.  \;Tickets are $40. Cherish the Ladies make centuries-old music that has been passed down from generation to generation their own with tasteful new arrangements and talented renditions. Call 608.877.4400.
\n
\nSunday
\nClose out the weekend with the Stoughton Festival Choir &\; City Band at the Stoughton Opera House\, 4 &ndash\; 6:30pm or the Victorian Holiday Tour of Homes on Sunday 3pm-7pm. Four beautifully decorated homes are mapped on a $25 ticket available at McGlynn Pharmacy in Stoughton. Funds raised benefits the 2020 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Stoughton\, Oregon and McFarland.
\n \;

\n LOCATION:Arts & Entertainment District Stoughton\, Wisconsin UID:e.3020.4157 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260409T073001Z URL:https://www.stoughtonwi.com/events/details/victorian-holiday-weekend-4157 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR