Past iterations of The World’s Tallest Glass Tree have been recycled and repurposed by Champaign, Ill. glass artisan Jason Mack of Mack Glass into a variety of glassware products, including the pickle Christmas ornament seen here in the Winter Farmers Market at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay. Looking to set a world’s record for the third consecutive year, Mack will be creating his 2022 World’s Largest Glass Tree at Yerkes for two additional three-day weekends, Dec. 9-11 and Dec. 16-18, setting his sights on crafting a 35-1/2 foot glass tree.
Glass artisan Jason Mack, of Champaign, Ill.-based Mack Glass, extrudes 2,200-degree molten glass from his gathering iron onto a rotating steel tree frame at Yerkes Observatory on Dec. 9 to create The World’s Tallest Glass Tree.
A collaboration of Yerkes Observatory, Champaign, Ill. glass artisan Jason Mack of Mack Glass, and The Elliott Organization of Milwaukee, The World’s Tallest Glass Tree, about 12% done, begins to take shape Dec. 3 in the shadow of the circa-1897 observatory’s signature Great Refractor dome. The nine day, three weekend event to craft the tree takes place Dec. 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18, culminating with a sundown tree-topping on Sunday, Dec. 18. The tree will be on display through Jan. 15.
Creation of The World’s Tallest Glass Tree at Yerkes Observatory on Dec. 2-4, Dec. 9-11 and Dec. 16-18 also includes an expansive heated tent featuring a Winter Markers Market.
The heated Winter Makers Market tent at The World’s Largest Glass Tree event at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay offers a variety of artisans and refreshment vendors.
The Winter Makers Market held in conjunction with The World’s Largest Glass Tree festival at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay features a variety of handcrafted items, including a variety of Christmas ornaments and other glassware created by Champaign, Ill. glass artisan Jason Mack, creator of The World’s Tallest Glass Tree.
Maylani Venegas, an employee with downtown Lake Geneva bubble tea and specialty beverage shop O2 Lounge, serves up samples of horchata, a rice milk and cinnamon drink, and peach mango flavored aguas frescas in the Winter Makers Market tent at The World’s Largest Glass Tree festival event on Dec. 3 at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay. The nine-day, three weekend festival returns to Yerkes Dec. 9-11 and Dec. 16-18.
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Brendon Smith
31-year-old Brendon Smith of Palatine, IL puts on a show during his first ever "Freezin' for a Reason" on Geneva Lake. This year's event took place on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Gage Marine lakefront and Pier 290 restaurant.
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Liam Gerard
18-year-old Liam Gerard of Fontana wakeboards on wintry waters for this year's "Freezin' for a Reason," hosted on Saturday, Dec. 4 at Gage Marine lakefront and Pier 290 restaurant.
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Finn Gerard
16-year-old Finn Gerard of Fontana takes to the waters on Saturday, Dec. 4 for "Freezin' for a Reason," hosted at Gage Marine lakefront and Pier 290 restaurant in Williams Bay.
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Nate Hart
42-year-old Nate Hart of Lake Geneva braves the cold waters of Geneva Lake on Saturday, Dec. 4 for this year's "Freezin' for a Reason" charity event.
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Tim Martin
Tim Martin stays the course on Saturday, Dec. 4 during his "Freezin' for a Reason" run on Geneva Lake.
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Audience
The Pier 290 patio is filled with visitors on Saturday, Dec. 4 during this year’s “Freezin’ for a Reason” charity event on Geneva Lake.
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Freezin for a Reason
Ethan Shulda, of Twin Lakes, braved the icy waters of Geneva Lake during 2017’s Freezin for a Reason at Pier 290 in Williams Bay. This year’s event is Saturday, Dec. 4.
Glass artisan Jason Mack, of Champaign, Ill.-based Mack Glass, extrudes 2,200-degree molten glass from his gathering iron onto a rotating steel tree frame at Yerkes Observatory on Dec. 9 to create The World’s Tallest Glass Tree.
A collaboration of Yerkes Observatory, Champaign, Ill. glass artisan Jason Mack of Mack Glass, and The Elliott Organization of Milwaukee, The World’s Tallest Glass Tree, about 12% done, begins to take shape Dec. 3 in the shadow of the circa-1897 observatory’s signature Great Refractor dome. The nine day, three weekend event to craft the tree takes place Dec. 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18, culminating with a sundown tree-topping on Sunday, Dec. 18. The tree will be on display through Jan. 15.
Past iterations of The World’s Tallest Glass Tree have been recycled and repurposed by Champaign, Ill. glass artisan Jason Mack of Mack Glass into a variety of glassware products, including the pickle Christmas ornament seen here in the Winter Farmers Market at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay. Looking to set a world’s record for the third consecutive year, Mack will be creating his 2022 World’s Largest Glass Tree at Yerkes for two additional three-day weekends, Dec. 9-11 and Dec. 16-18, setting his sights on crafting a 35-1/2 foot glass tree.
The Winter Makers Market held in conjunction with The World’s Largest Glass Tree festival at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay features a variety of handcrafted items, including a variety of Christmas ornaments and other glassware created by Champaign, Ill. glass artisan Jason Mack, creator of The World’s Tallest Glass Tree.
Maylani Venegas, an employee with downtown Lake Geneva bubble tea and specialty beverage shop O2 Lounge, serves up samples of horchata, a rice milk and cinnamon drink, and peach mango flavored aguas frescas in the Winter Makers Market tent at The World’s Largest Glass Tree festival event on Dec. 3 at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay. The nine-day, three weekend festival returns to Yerkes Dec. 9-11 and Dec. 16-18.
Creation of The World’s Tallest Glass Tree at Yerkes Observatory on Dec. 2-4, Dec. 9-11 and Dec. 16-18 also includes an expansive heated tent featuring a Winter Markers Market.
The heated Winter Makers Market tent at The World’s Largest Glass Tree event at Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay offers a variety of artisans and refreshment vendors.
A collaborative project with the regional community, donations of clear or green glass from the public to help grow The World’s Tallest Glass Tree are being taken at three locations across southeastern Wisconsin. Donation drop-off bins are located in downtown Williams Bay on Geneva Street (State Hwy. 67) between Elkhorn Road and Walworth Avenue (pictured), adjacent to South Shore Custom Homes and across the street from Privato Pizza Bistro; Strategic Materials, 1849 Hobbs Dr., Delavan; and House of Harley-Davidson, 6221 W. Layton Ave., Milwaukee.
