Squeezebox Night
The 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6 - 9 pm
Ratskeller Restaurant
Monthly informal jam session for players of all types of
squeezeboxes and ability levels.
Fasnacht (Swiss Mardi Gras) Masquerade/Costume Dance
Sunday, March 6, 2011; 2 - 6 pm
Grand Hall; Admission: At-the-door, $8 Adults; $2 Grades 5 and under
Swiss Movie Night
Friday, March 25, 2011; 7:30 p.m.
Grand Hall; Free-will donation
Enjoy an informal evening, complete with popcorn and Gemütlichkeit for
the viewing of the 2004 Swiss romance-comedy, Sternenberg. 90 minutes;
English subtitles. Comparable to a PG rating.
Bavarian Travelogue Presentation
Thursday, April 7, 2011; 7:30 pm
Grand Hall; Free-will donation
Join your hosts and New World Swiss Club members, Richard and
Sandy Horn, as they share images of their 2010 trip to the Pfingstritt in the Bavarian
Forest, and the decennial Passion Play in Oberamergau. One hour presentation followed by a Q/A period.
Maitag/Maibaum Event
Friday, May 6, 2011; 7:00 pm
Grand Hall/Lawn of Turner Hall; Free-will donation
Join our processional as we raise a traditional May Tree, ala Swiss, preceded by a short concert presented
by the Monroe Swiss Singers, the Männerchor New Glarus and the Jodlerklub New Glarus. One hour;
rain-or-shine.
If Walls Could Talk (Slide Presentation / Lecture / Book Signing)
Thursday, June 9, 2011; 7:30 pm
Grand Hall; Free-will donation
Turner Hall Archivist, Sherry Anderegg, and local historian/author, Kim D.
Tschudy, will share interesting research and insights about Turner Hall's history. Tschudy will also
speak about his latest pictorial history book, Green County, and will have copies on hand
for sale and signing.
Balletschule Feibicke from Berlin, Germany
Tuesday, July 12, 2011; 7:30 pm
Grand Hall; Free-will donation
German students of ballet, ages 13 - 30, will present a two-part program,
"B" for Bach and From Modern to Musical. In cooperation with Blue Lake (MI) Fine Arts
International Exchange Program.
Afternoon Bus Trip to Germanfest
Friday, July 29, 2011; 12:30 pm departure from Turner Hall
Busfare $45/$40; includes admission to Germanfest. TICKET DEADLINE: July 12
Enjoy Milwaukee's annual festival without the hassles of driving
and parking! Tickets are available only by mail, so please click the title above to download a
printable, mail-in order form.
Swiss Independence Day Potluck/Gathering
Monday, August 1, 2011; 6:00 pm
Bruni Shelter House at Twining Park; Monroe, WI
Swiss Concert Organist, Dr. Olivier Eisenmann
Thursday, October 20, 2011; 7:00 pm
United Methodist Church of Monroe
2227 - 4th Street; Monroe, WI
Monroe Swiss Singers' 45th Annual Swissfest
Sunday, November 6, 2011; 2:00 pm
Grand Hall; $8 in advance (available at the Ratskeller); $10 at the door
A longtime Monroe tradition,
this program features an afternoon of Green County's finest
Swiss folk choirs and performers followed by an oldtime dance.
Christkindlmarkt - Old World Holiday Shopping Market
Friday - Saturday, November 25-26, 2010; 9 am - 4 pm
Grand Hall; Free admission
A German tradition dating back to the 14th
century, the Christkindlmarkt features unique items from hand-selected
quality vendors for your holiday gift-giving. A European café and
Swiss baked goods round out this special shopping experience.
Alpine Carol Sing and Candle Tree Lighting
Friday, December 2, 2011; 7:00 pm
Grand Hall; Free-will donation
A very special traditional Alpine event at which you can help light 100
candles on a freshly-cut evergreen Christmas tree! Informal singing of carols and holiday treats.
Deutscher Weihnachtsgottesdienst (German Christmas Communion Service)
Sunday, December 4, 2011; 2:00 pm
St. John's United Church of Christ; Monroe, WI. Free-will offering.
A truly touching Christmas experience for the soul. Conducted
entirely in German (English translation available) by members of the Monroe Swiss Singers.
Old Year's Night Celebration
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Time and details TBA
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