What’s Happening? Dec. 6 – Dec. 12, 2019
December 6
UWSP Choir Collage Concert
7:30 p.m.
The Campus Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Singers will perform winter-themed music, including the Spanish carol “Riu, Riu, Chiu” as well as a student-created musical of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Held in the in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point.
December 7
44th Annual Frostbite Road Race & Winter Walk
Brave the icy temperatures and help raise money for the YMCA during the 44th Annual Frostbite Race and Walk. The annual run offers a five or 10-mile run or a five-mile family fun walk. For more information, visit https://www.spymca.org or email [email protected].
27th Annual Christmas Bazaar
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Christmas items, bake sale, crafts, Christmas wreaths, lunch, and more at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1225 Main St., Junction City.
Pines and Point
1-2 p.m.
Led by UW-Stevens Point students, the program meets at the Schmeeckle Visitor Center, 2419 North Point Dr., Stevens Point.
White pine trees have played a big part in Stevens Point history, influencing culture, growing the town and even providing tea.
Pearl Harbor Survivor book signing
3-6 p.m.
Plover VFW Post member and Pearl Harbor Survivor Will Lehner will be at Plover VFW Post No. 10262 on Pearl Harbor Day to sign his newly released book, “Legacy of a Pearl Harbor Survivor.”
The Plover VFW Post is located at 2970 Hickory Dr., Plover.
Annual Christmas Dinner at the Knights of Columbus Clubhouse
5-7 p.m.
Dinner features ribeye steak, baby back ribs, chicken cordon bleu, or lasagna. Everyone gets a Christmas gift. Lounge opens at 5 p.m. at the KC Clubhouse , 401 W Clark St. , Stevens Point.
December 8
UWSP Planetarium Holiday Shows
Winter Wonders at 2 p.m.
Season of Light at 3:15 p.m.
Learn how favorite holiday traditions, such as kissing under the mistletoe and gift giving, originated throughout the world at the UWSP Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. The planetarium and observatory are located on the second and fourth floor of the UW-Stevens Point Science Building at the corner of Reserve Street and Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point.
December 10
UWSP Jazz Ensemble Concert
7:30 p.m.
Guitarist Kelvin Kaspar of Neenah, Wis., will be featured in a concert that includes guitar-focused jazz favorites by Bill Frisell, Gil Evans, Wes Montgomery, Jelly Roll Morton and more.
December 11
UWSP men’s basketball toy drive
7 p.m.
Pointers men’s basketball toy drive is partnering with the U.S. Army “Fill the Humvee” and Muzzy Broadcasting’s “Christmas is for Children” campaign. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the game at Bennett Court at Quandt Fieldhouse, 2050 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point.
December 12
UWSP Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony Concert
7:30 p.m.
The Wind Symphony will premiere “In the Shadow of the Mountain” by Larry Tuttle as well as perform a work by an alumna and a collection of folk tunes. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform a blues piece named for a mid-20th century train, a work that honors legendary conductor John Paynter and “Lincolnshire Posy,” one of the most iconic works written for wind band.
December 13
3000th Vet Meal Celebration
4:30-7 p.m.
Quarterly King Vets meal at Moose Family Center No. 1572, 1025 Second St. North, Stevens Point. Meal 4:30-7 p.m. Vets arrive at 5 p.m. and Santa at 5:45 p.m. Sweet Adelines perform at 6 p.m.
UWSP Tuba Christmas
7:30 p.m.
Featuring traditional Christmas carols arranged for a low brass ensemble, this ninth annual event invites tuba and euphonium players of all ages to perform. Rehearsal will be from 5-6:30 p.m. in Michelsen. To register as a player or learn more, go to www.uwsp.edu/music/Pages/TubaChristmas or call 715-346-4052. Players and audience members are encouraged to wear festive attire. This concert is free.