Wee Whiskey Fest, some comedy & lots of live music this weekend in Lake Geneva area
LOOK AHEAD
Take a dinner cruise on the Lady of the Lake (pictured), take in a burlesque show and much more during this weekend's Wee Whiskey Fest, which is just one of several ways to stay in good spirits this weekend in Lake Geneva.
Lakeside Books owner Alicia Boemi will be one of the featured local writers at Authors on Tap at Duesterbeck's Brewing Company in Elkhorn.
Terrapin Flyer, a long-unning musical act paying tribute to the Grateful Dead, returns to Geneva Stage this weekend.
Look Ahead lists some of the events happening this weekend in the Lake Geneva area. The following information is subject to change. Confirming details with event planners is recommended. Email Special Sections Coordinator Steve Targo at stargo@lakegenevanews.net to have an event appear in this listing.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
Local Live Music: Glenn Davis Blues Jam — 8:30 p.m., Hogs & Kisses, 149 Broad St., Lake Geneva. Find out more on the Facebook page for Davis.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
Local Live Music: Josh Kahle — 5-8 p.m., Next Door Pub Lakeside, W4118 Lakeshore Drive, town of Geneva, nextdoorpublakeside.com /events.
Wee Whiskey Fest: Whiskey on the Water Dinner Cruise — 5:30-8:30 p.m., Pier 290, 1 Liechty Drive, Williams Bay, pier290.com. A curated, multicourse dinner on the Lady of the Lake. Courses will be paired with classic whiskey cocktails and premium pours. Live music by Mike VanDyke. The ticket price of $175 includes dinner, whiskey pairings, live music and a boat cruise. Other drinks can be purchased at the bar onboard. Limited seating available online. Find out more about this and other Wee Whiskey Fest events on Facebook.
Poet Event with JK Kennedy — 6-7 p.m., Lake Geneva Public Library, 918 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, lglibrary.org. The poet will read from and sign copies of her book "Clumsy Beauty: Poems for Hearing the 'I Love You' in Everything." Free and open to the public. Copies of the book will be available to purchase. Reserve online.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Wee Whiskey Fest: Sip & Dip with Garrison Brothers — 5-6 p.m., The Bottle Shop, 617 W. Main St., Lake Geneva. The first legal whiskey distillery in Texas leads a tasting experience about the origin of Garrison Brothers and more. Cost $25 per person, with an option to buy the bottle. Visit the Wee Whiskey Fest Facebook page to purchase tickets and find more about Wee Whiskey Fest.
Lucas Bohn — Doors open 6 p.m., starts 7 p.m., Geneva Stage, 244 Broad St., Lake Geneva, genevastage.com. Nationally touring comedian, a former Teacher of the Year, to perform. Tickets $28, plus fees. Purchase online.
Local Live Music: Chad Hell — 6-9 p.m., Geneva Tap House, 252 Broad St., Lake Geneva, genevataphouse.com /events.
Lind Ronstadt Tribute — 7 p.m., Belfry Music Theatre, 3601 Highway 67, Delavan, belfrymusictheatre.com. Just One Look performs. Tickets $72-88. Another performance is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m.
Dallas Strings Quartet — 7-9 p.m., Big Foot Performing Arts Center, 401 Devils Lane, Walworth, bigfootfinearts.org. Billboard-charting classical crossover ensemble incorporating elements of rock and pop, covering everything from Bach to Bon Jovi. Tickets as of press time $20-45, plus service fees. Find link to purchase online.
Wee Whiskey Fest: Meet the Master Blender with J. Henry & Sons — 8-9 p.m., Oakfire, 831 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. Master Blender Joe Z. Henry speaks about the history of the iconic Wisconsin brand and more. Cost $35 per person. Go to the Wee Whiskey Fest Facebook page.
Wee Whiskey Fest: Bourbon & Burlesque Variety Show — 9:30-11 p.m., Celebration on Wells, 422 Wells St., Lake Geneva. K-Town Burlesque performing, hosted by Dancing Goat Distillery. Plus whiskey samples. Limited open seating, full cash bar available. Cost $78.50 per person. Go to the Wee Whiskey Fest Facebook page.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Authors on Tap — Noon-3 p.m., Duesterbeck's Brewing Company, N5543 County Road O, Elkhorn. The following authors will be discussing their works in a book fair-style event. Participating authors, according to the event Facebook page, include Sloan Sullivan, Patty Van Stone, Julie Butschi, Jodie Kennedy, Carol Paur, Alicia Boemi, James Salimes, Cherie Krey, Nancy Painter, Jaclyn Gapko, Katy Daixon Wimer, Barry Moschel and Judith Rolfs.
Wee Whiskey Fest: The Grand Tasting — 2-6 p.m., Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, town of Lyons. The main event of Wee Whiskey Fest, where guests can sample over 150 premium bourbons and whiskies from over 50 hand-selected distilleries. Plus Scottish bagpipes, live entertainment and hors d'oeuvres. Go to the Wee Whiskey Fest Facebook page for links to purchase tickets.
Stand Up Comedy Show: Ruben B, Jake Snell & Chris Trani — Shows at 5 & 7 p.m., Grapevine Theatre at the Bottle Shop. Tickets $25 plus tax. Call 262-348-9463 to purchase.
A Tribute to the Grateful Dead with Terrapin Flyer — Doors open 6 p.m., starts 7 p.m., Geneva Stage, genevastage.com. Dead tribute act returns. Tickets $25-30, plus fees. Purchase online.
Local Live Music: Doghouse Roses — 6-9 p.m., Geneva Tap House, genevataphouse.com /events.
Dinner and Concert Series: NEW Dueling Pianos — 6-10 p.m., Pier 290, pier290.com. Piano players provide the soundtrack for a dinner. Price: $80. Purchase tickets online.
SUNDAY, APRIL 19
Wee Whiskey Fest: Whiskey Pairing Experience with Driftless Glen — 1-2 p.m., Topsy Turvy Brewery, 727 Geneva St., Lake Geneva. Learn more about Driftless Glen, with samples and food pairings. Cost $35 per person. Purchase tickets and more at the Wee Whiskey Fest Facebook page.
Local Live Music: Whalen — 2-5 p.m., Geneva Tap House, genevataphouse.com /events.
