Things to Do Around Monroe

What to do, what to do.

~ The Wisconsin Regional Art Exhibit opens at the Monroe Arts Center on Thursday evening. This multi-media exhibit features artist from all over the region. The exhibit culminates with an artist workshop on Feburary 27. That all day workshop has $5 admission at the door, but the exhibit in Frehner Gallery is, as always, free.

~ MAC also has a painting workshop this weekend. "Approaches to Winter Painting" with Tina Duemler and Jonathan Wilde is this Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm. $70 fee, registration required. The deadline was actually Tuesday, but try giving MAC a call anyways if you are interested.

~ Young Professionals of Green County are participating in a free curling exhibit this Saturday. Come over to SLICE in Monroe on Saturday from 1 until 3 to learn about curling with other YPs.

~ Brooklyn has a free family movie night this Saturday at their community center starting at 7. Doors open at 6:30, and there will be concessions. Bring your own seating! Did you know that Brooklyn also has drop in Yoga and Zumba classes on Thursday evenings? Classes are from 6:30 to 7:30 at the community center, bring your own mat, $5 per class.

~ Monroe Theatre Guild has a "Painting Cinderella" workshop starting this Saturday. This FREE workshop will involved learning scene painting while working on the set for the middle school musical production of Cinderella this spring. Ages 12 through adult are welcome, 9 am through noon. This is the first of three Saturday workshops for it; come to one or come to all three. Sign up also for the music and movement classes for kids ages 4-7 next weekend or the spring youth choir, both next weekend.

~ MTG members can come over the STAGE building on Sunday for their big Super Bowl Party. Watch the big game on the BIG screen! The fun starts at 1 with board games and cards. Bring your snacks and drinks or a dish to share if you want. They will be pooling for pizza later in the evening. Not a member? Join for just $15 for individuals, $20 for members.

~ Cat's Pajamas is doing an vocal concert at the Performing Arts Center on Monday at 7 pm. Friends who have seen this group perform in the past rave about them. Everything is vocal, but you would swear there was an entire band up there when they perform. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for student, and are available through the any Monroe School office. The event benefits the Monroe School District Choral Department.

~ It will be a busy week for YPs. Tuesday evening is their monthly happy hour networking event. Pop in at Baumgartner's any time after 5:30 for free cheese trays and drink specials. Baumgartener's is owned by fellow YP'er Chris Soukup, and he is sponsoring the food.

~ After the YP happy hour, come over to Kookaburra's in Monroe for one of their cooking classes. Cooking for 2 is this week's class. Sign up on their website or by talking with Laura, $25 per person. They will be making fondue, ravioli gratin, custard and more, and attendees get to eat what they make!

Goodness, there is a lot going on. This doesn't even cover the normal movies and dining options in the area. Have fun!