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, February 22, 2009; 2 - 6 pm
Grand Hall; Admission: FREE with advance purchase of a Fasnacht button
                              At-the-door, $8 Adults; $2 Grades 5 and under

Swiss Movie Night
Friday, March 27, 2009; 7:30 p.m.
Grand Hall; Free-will donation
     Enjoy an informal evening, complete with popcorn and Gemütlichkeit for the viewing of the 2006 awarding-winning Swiss film, Die Herbstzeitlosen (The Late Bloomers).

Bavarian Travelogue: The St. Leonhard Processional
Thursday, April 16, 2009; 7:30 pm
Grand Hall; $5 suggested minimum free-will donation
      A presentation by Richard and Sandra Horn following one of their recent trips to Bavaria, featuring lesser known traditions of Bavaria and Austria.

Book Reading: The Swiss Colony
Thursday, May 14, 2009; 7:30 pm
Grand Hall; $5 suggested minimum free-will donation
     Author Jim Glessner will read from his historical look at The Swiss Colony, the renowned mail-order house founded and headquarterd right here in Monroe.

Akkordeon Orchestra Aesch
Sunday, June 21, 2009; 7:30 pm
Grand Hall; $7 in advance through Saturday, June 20; $10 at the door
      From Switzerland, a wonderful folklore program presented by 18 accordion players, 16 yodelers and 3 alphorn players!

Sam Burckhardt, Swiss jazz saxophonist with organist Stephan Grieder
Thursday, July 9, 2009; 7:30 pm
St. Victor Catholic Church; $5 suggested minimum free-will donation
     

Day Bus Trip to Germanfest
Friday, July 24, 2009; 12:30 pm departure from Turner Hall
$35 per person; includes admission to Germanfest
     Enjoy Milwaukee's annual festival without the hassles of driving and parking!

Swiss Independence Day Observance
Saturday, August 1, 2009; 6:00 pm
Pleasant View Park, intersection of Hwy 81 and County N
     For all members, supporters and friends of the Turner Hall and Swiss heritage, a dinner potluck with informal Swiss musical entertainment.

Those Darn Accordions, 20th Anniversary Tour CANCELLED in Monroe
Tuesday, August 25, 2009; 7:30 pm
Grand Hall; Admission fee TBA
     From San Francisco, our favorite rock'n'roll accordion band.
Check www.ThoseDarnAccordions.com for other shows in Wisconsin.

Erntedank Sonntag (Swiss Thanksgiving Sunday)
Sunday, September 27, 2009; 2:00 pm
St. Victor Catholic Church; $5 suggested minimum free-will donation.
     An ecumenical observance of Switzerland's Thanksgiving Sunday, including authentic Swiss music appropriate for the occasion.

Monroe Swiss Singers' 43rd Annual Swissfest
Sunday, November 1, 2009; 2:00 pm
Grand Hall; Admission fee TBA
     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 27-28, 2009; 9 am - 4 pm
Grand Hall
     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 Tree Lighting/Gingerbread House Contest
Friday, December 4, 2009; 7:00 pm
Grand Hall; Free-will donation
      A very special traditional Alpine event of singing carols of German origin and lighting a live Christmas tree with real candles.