Best Resorter cover of 2024: Lightning strikes twice, right outside reader's window
Cranes must like Phil Dantuma’s office window.
Dantuma, who works at Yunker Industries in Elkhorn, shot the best Resorter cover photo of 2024.
The best Resorter cover of 2024: A crane apparently cleaning itself just outside the office window of Phil Dantuma. The Best Resorter Cover of 2024 was published March 13, 2024.
Live music, a carnival, even a rodeo were part of the 175th Walworth County Fair. This shot was from an earlier fair, but it ran on the cover Aug. 28, 2024.
The East Troy Bluegrass Festival turned 30 years old in September, which was the cover story for the Sept. 11, 2024, issue of the Resorter.
Along with the Riviera in Lake Geneva and Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Black Point Estate & Gardens (pictured) is another iconic Geneva Lake location. Built by a Chicago beer baron over 135 years ago, Black Point is now a piece of living history that guests can experience firsthand thanks to the programs and offerings managed by the Wisconsin Historical Society. This shot ran on the cover of the Resorter April 24, 2024.
Local tourism group Visit Lake Geneva put together the ultimate summer to-do list and shared this shot with it. This was the cover of the Resorter published May 8, 2024.
The fountain at the Riviera’s Driehaus Family Plaza in Lake Geneva made the cover of the July 31, 2024, issue.
A gaggle of geese bask in the fading daylight at Echo Lake in Burlington’s Echo Veterans Memorial Park. This cover shot ran July 3, 2024.
One of the Lake Geneva Cruise Line boats at the Riviera Docks in Lake Geneva is the yacht Polaris. According to the cruise line's website, Polaris was built for Otto Young in 1898. Young was one of the original millionaires on Geneva Lake. Polaris made the cover of the Resorter Aug. 7, 2024.
Some of the best gingerbread houses in the Lake Geneva area were at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. The resort hosts a gingerbread house competition each year and the entries are located in the upper level of the Brissago Foyer. This photo was on the cover of Resorter Dec. 11, 2024.
Sundown over Geneva Lake adds extra splendor to the fall colors on a tree near the corner of Wrigley Drive and Campbell Street in Lake Geneva. This was the cover of the Nov. 6, 2024, issue.
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TOWN OF LYONS — If anyone needs convincing when it comes to trying a croissant, they haven’t been to Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.
TOWN OF LYONS — Is there a family film you missed when it was in theaters?
Upcoming events include a new cooking competition, the Abominable Snow Race and one of the area's largest winter happenings.
Lake Geneva Winterfest is not just snow sculptures. Baker House, Fat Cat's and Maxwell Mansion are among those putting on Winterfest celebrations.
WHITEWATER — The UW-Whitewater Department of Art and Design will welcome Cristina Córdova as the 2025 Schuh Visiting Artist.
FONTANA — A specially curated, four-course meal will be on the menu this Valentine’s Day at The Abbey Resort.
Also an Eagles tribute show and several Valentine's Day events.
America's Greatest Mind Reader has two performances in the area, plus the YMCA's 39th auction is this weekend & live comedy next week.
This story was updated Tuesday morning, Feb. 18, shortly after the announcement of the Summer of '99 and Beyond Festival at Alpine Valley Musi…
DELAVAN — An upcoming book sale will feature a unique item that likely will appeal to train enthusiasts.
TOWN OF LYONS — Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark has announced its new Explorer Guide program.
Barnyard Bargain Bonanza is an indoor flea market supporting ag education in Walworth County.
WHITEWATER — UW-Whitewater is serving up a double shot of opera this week.
Chicago blues meets BBQ at Geneva Stage, while Lake Geneva House of Music has a Latin music celebration.
Calls to artists: Whitewater keeping art alive with four upcoming exhibits, city traffic box project
Currently, not one but four Whitewater area projects have active calls for art.
WHITEWATER — Music doesn’t stop at UW-Whitewater, with three concerts on the books for March.
The weekly Look Ahead column lists some of the Lake Geneva area events that are happening soon. Information below is subject to change. Email …
Caryn Leverence-Rothschild is this month’s featured artist at the Lake Geneva Public Library.
TOWN OF LYONS — A new golf course and practice facility are coming to Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.
A Lake Geneva area author’s next book is hitting shelves soon in online and physical book stores around the nation.
The Balloon Adventure, Shelter Shiver, an open house at Yerkes Observatory, plus various wine dinners and stand-up comedy events are all scheduled.
Each year, millions of birds travel thousands of miles.
WHITEWATER — Aiming to transform traffic boxes into unique, inspired pieces of art, the city is looking for artists.
Also: The Spring Art Show continues at Lake Geneva's Gallery 223, a food pantry fundraiser at Simple Cafe & open house at Yerkes Observatory.
Musicians paying tribute to the Doors, the Grateful Dead, Foreigner and other legendary rock and pop acts will perform soon at Geneva Stage.
ELKHORN — Bacon Fest is looking at its biggest and best year yet.
A children's museum kickoff event and a food pantry fundraiser will both occur in the Riviera Ballroom soon.
Registration is live for the 2025 Women’s Weekend Lake Geneva, an annual event scheduled for Friday-Sunday, April 25-27.
WHITEWATER — The College of Arts and Communication at UW-Whitewater announces the next show of this year’s theatre/dance season, “DanceScapes …
New Lake Geneva children's museum and a polka party for a Walworth County food pantry are happening this weekend.
DELAVAN — It’s going to be a busy year at Belfry Music Theatre.
Works of art by high school students will be featured at the annual High School Student Art Show presented by the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation …
WHITEWATER — Faculty, students and guest artists will be performing during the April concert series at UW- Whitewater.
Easter egg hunts will be soon, including the Bunny Trains that take families from East Troy to Mukwonago for a special visit with the Easter Bunny.
EAGLE — Old World Wisconsin is entering a new era this spring with the public launch of a 1930s tavern experience and outdoor Biergarten on Sa…
Egg hunts, brunches and more are planned for Easter weekend, which is also when the 25th Restaurant Week starts.
This weekend: Women's Weekend 2025, Wee Whiskey Fest & much more.
The latest exhibit at Gallery 223 in Lake Geneva is the Late Spring Show that features artworks by members of the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation.
ELKHORN — A rollicking spin on a classic tale is what the Lakeland Players promise to provide in “Once Upon a Mattress.”
Where are you going to watch the 151st Run for the Roses? From Williams Bay to East Troy, there are several local celebrations of the horse race.
BURLINGTON — The first production of the 2025 season for the Burlington Haylofters starts May 9.
TOWN OF LYONS — Sizzling steak dinner and a family barbecue are just two of the things being offered on Father’s Day weekend at Grand Geneva R…
RACINE — Who’s a boy with black-and-white stripes? The newest member of the Racine Zoo family.
Celebrate Mother's Day on a train, boat or in various Lake Geneva area eateries this weekend.
Time for a digital detox?
The Wisconsin Cheese Festival, Treadfest 2025, the Kettle Moraine Bird Festival & more this weekend.
TOWN OF LYONS — Explore worlds of animated adventure this summer at Emagine Geneva Lakes.
JAYNE Boutique in downtown Lake Geneva hits 10-year anniversary and opens new outlet store and expansion
Plus: A musical performance at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay, Feed Your Head Fest in Eagle & some golfing and 5K events run/walks.
More events: A World War II take on a Shakespeare play, two Black Point tours & the ever popular Bacon Fest makes its debut at Walworth County Fairgrounds.
It will be a sizzlin' good time in Elkhorn.
FONTANA — Adrenaline junkies, nature enthusiasts, foodies and those who just want to relax, The Abbey Resort has everyone in mind with its new…
A new show at Gallery 223 features dozens of art by members of the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation.
Plus Black Point tours, free park concerts & outdoor movie screenings.
An office with a view is one thing. But an office with a view that attracts attention-seeking cranes who walk right up to the glass?
Also a look ahead to next week's special celebration of a beloved 1980s film.
ELKHORN — Hot enough for you? Let the Lakeland Players Youth Workshop cool things off with its latest production.
The Look Ahead listing contains information on upcoming events in the Lake Geneva area. Email Steve Targo at stargo@lakegenevanews.net to have…
Time to roll out the picnic blanket and watch the sky burn bright with vivid colors.
Milwaukee's the Britins, a Beatles tribute act, plays two free shows this week.
Bella Cain, the Spectaculars, Lara Bell Band & many more are scheduled to perform at this year's Ribfest.
ELKHORN — The state’s newest professional ballet company is performing a production that was created by a local dancer.
RACINE — A brand new penguin has hatched at the Racine Zoo.
A street dance party, parade and the Cars That Time Forgot Car Show are just a few of the activities set in Delavan.
TOWN OF LYONS — Teachers have two more chances at free movie tickets at Emagine Geneva Lakes.
EGG Con II, Neon Nights and Williams Bay's celebration of art and music turns 50 years old this weekend.
The artist who will visit Lake Geneva has done murals throughout the Midwest, including one of Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo.
TOWN OF LYONS — Emagine Geneva Lakes has several specials lined up this month.
A wide assortment of Lake Geneva area art features in the new exhibit at Gallery 223.
The artist who will visit Lake Geneva has done murals throughout the Midwest, including one of Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo.
NEW!! Expanded event calendar for the Resorter. Several happenings are planned for August, including the 63rd Lake Geneva Jaycees Venetian Festival.
The 63rd year of Venetian Festival sees the event expanding to include a car show on its final day.
RACINE — A pair of red kangaroos now call the local zoo home.
More events: Railfan Day and a beer tasting at East Troy Electric Railroad; ballet in Williams Bay; and local live music.
Downtown Lake Geneva will be hopping this week.
RACINE — Looking for meerkats? The Racine Zoo recently debuted four of them in the Meerkat Manor exhibit.
Next week: Magpie's Summer Cool Down in Lake Geneva, plus the American Legion car show.
Animals, art, live music, children's activities and so much more to do at the long-running Elkhorn event.
ELKHORN — A local landmark is now recognized by the U.S. government as being ahead of its time.
Autumn is already heating up at Geneva Stage.
Plus golf outings and live music in Walworth County.
They say there are hundreds of Chimney Swifts that circle and swoop the chimney at Geneva Lake Museum — and a couple hundred or more folks in …
See some cool cars while helping to fight cancer in children.
Also: Fontana triathlon, golf outings, live comedy and a classic car and tractor show in Walworth.
A fun-filled weekend is in the cards, with numerous events on the docket — the East Troy Bluegrass Festival, Lake Geneva Taco Fest & much more.
DELAVAN — Saturday is for artists, authors and artisans.
WHITEWATER — The 2025-26 season at The Young Performing Arts Center promises a slew of Broadway hits, community showcases and world-class perf…
WHITEWATER — The works of a Big Foot High School graduate are the focus of a new exhibit at Roberta’s Art Gallery.
Also: Fat Tire Charity Ride around Geneva Lake this weekend & a look at a short film festival next week in Lake Geneva.
Two musical icons will likely prove what makes them so legendary this Friday near East Troy.
In today’s contentious climate it seems a fellow could get into an argument for saying the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
TOWN OF LINN — Victorian-era customs surrounding death, dying and the great unknown take center stage this October at Black Point Estate &…
Film lovers in Lake Geneva will join over 100,000 film enthusiasts around the world Sept. 25–Oct. 5 for the 28th Annual Manhattan Short Film F…
A deluge of events happen next weekend, with Wise Fest, Dragon Days, the Lake Geneva Homecoming Parade & more on the calendar.
PARKER, COLORADO — The company behind a Lake Geneva area movie theater is expanding west.
The idea came to Sybil Brauneis Klug in a dream.
Also: Wise Fest, Trick or Treat Trains, the Manhattan Short Film Festival, a Halloween attraction opens near Grand Geneva & much more.
EAGLE — Take a trip back in time to nights cloaked in shadows, secrets and spine-tingling thrills during Halloween Legends & Lore at Old W…
Also plenty of local live music dates, a walking tour and after-dark program by Black Point Estate & Gardens and more.
Also lots of wine dinners, local live music & Halloween celebrations.
TOWN OF LYONS — Geneva Lake Women’s Association (GLWA) will hold its second annual gala, the Musique of the Night, on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Gr…
FONTANA — This fall, The Abbey Resort has something for everyone.
RACINE — The Racine Zoo’s Eastern Black Rhino is moving.
This weekend’s Musique of the Night Gala fundraiser is more than a celebration by the Geneva Lake Women’s Association.
So many parties, bashes and trick-or-treat options.
WILLIAMS BAY — When the sun dips below the horizon and the shoreline begins to sparkle, there’s no better way to experience the magic of the h…
WILMOT — Looks like Das Fest Wisconsin wants to roll out the barrel each year at the Kenosha County Fairgrounds.
There are parties throughout Lake Geneva, Delavan, Williams Bay — event a couple of Halloween-related boat parties.
ELKHORN — The president of a home services company is a Wisconsin Titan 100 honoree.
It's November already? Plus lots of live music happening throughout the Lake Geneva area.
It's November already? Plus lots of live music happening throughout the Lake Geneva area.
TOWN OF LYONS — The keys to Emagine Geneva Lakes may be changing hands.
TOWN OF LYONS — Expect a little more adult-geared fun this season during the holiday celebration at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.
Also numerous live music dates in the area, including Chris Kroeze at Big Foot High School in Walworth.
Those who visit the latest art exhibit at Gallery 223 in downtown Lake Geneva are bound to find works of interest because of the wide variety …
Grand Geneva's Illumination Ceremony, heated boat rides to see Kris Kringle's hideaway and holiday-decorated trees at Geneva Lake Museum are just a few things happening this week in the area.
FONTANA — From Thanksgiving dinner to Santa’s landing and sparkling New Year’s Eve celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this …
Also happening this week: Santa Cruise, Parade of Trees, a gingerbread house competition and much more.
It is a jam-packed weekend filled with plenty of events, including the World's Tallest Glass Tree and Badger High School's Breakfast With Santa.
Elf workshops, surprise Santa visits: A holiday-centric event schedule at Fontana's The Abbey Resort
FONTANA — Festive celebrations and lakeside charm create a picture-perfect winter getaway this month at The Abbey Resort.
He's cruising on Geneva Lake & hanging out in downtown Lake Geneva. Plus Geneva Lake Museum's Parade of Trees and a local gingerbread walk continue.
TOWN OF LYONS — Skiers can hit the slopes earlier than expected at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.
Also happening: A special screening of "Elf" with music by Geneva Singers, Santa Claus visits and Geneva Lake Storytellers.
Also happening: Geneva Lake Arts Foundation's winter show continues, while NEW Dueling Pianos to perform in Delavan.
Say goodbye to 2025 at any of the numerous events happening locally this New Year's Eve.
While the larger winter events don't really start until next week, several area musicians are performing live this weekend.
Also local live music downtown.
Plus a live blues jam, standup comedy and more in the Lake Geneva area.
Starting tomorrow, artists from around the U.S. — and this year, Mexico and Turkey, too — will realize their fantastical snow creations.
Look Ahead lists some of the events happening in the Lake Geneva area. The following information is subject to change. Confirming details with…
Love is clearly in the air, with everything from a singles mixer to a "psychic engagement" set this Valentine's Day.
The Department of Art and Design in the College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites the public to an a…
Marcus Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Jeff Neuzil as the new resort manager of Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, 7020…
Plus a wine dinner, tributes to Kenny Rogers and Paul McCartney, and of course, the Glenn Davis Blues Jam.
Acts will perform the music of Bon Jovi, Journey and Huey Lewis & the News this Saturday.
FONTANA — The Abbey Resort is hosting an A-Frame Spotlight Dinner Series featuring Jordan Wine on Tuesday, March 10.
Plus musical tributes to Chris Stapleton and the Bee Gees, local live music dates, an open house at Yerkes Observatory, Gary Con and more.
Art by Geneva Lake Arts Foundation members is the focus of Spring Art Show, the latest exhibit at Gallery 223 in downtown Lake Geneva.
It’s a unique way to help local nonprofits by deciding which one will receive a $2,500 cash donation.
And there are numerous local events celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Although it falls Tuesday, March 17, most of the holiday-related fun looks to be this weekend.
FONTANA — Family-friendly activities, fresh air adventures, dining and relaxation are among the highlights this spring at The Abbey Resort.
For fans of games like "Dungeons & Dragons," this is your week.
Also a comedy night in Elkhorn & the Spring Art Show continues at Gallery 223.
There are Easter egg hunts and more throughout the area this weekend.
LifePillar Dynamics offers various life coaching and other types of therapeutic services for local residents and business leaders
Officials from Lake Geneva church feel parking placard program is needed
Lake Geneva City Council members approve reserve liquor license for Guac Star restaurant
Lake Geneva Plan Commission members approve general development plan for Phase 8 of Symphony Bay subdivision
Lake Geneva City Council members repeal ordinance which prohibits registered sex offenders to live within 2,000 feet of a child safety zone because it is considered unconstitutional
