Saturday, December 6th
As you stroll the street observe all the stores’
individually decorated Christmas trees. Take note of your
favorite one and make your vote count. There are no prizes
for the stores but the bragging rights are priceless!
During your walks, you’ll see local citizens in
period costumes and young lads in knickers selling fresh
mistletoe. You’ll smell and hear the chestnuts roasting,
the coffee brewing and the smiles and giggles of passersby.
Enjoy the widely acclaimed talent of Stoughton High School’s
Madrigal Singers and the Singers of St Cecilia Take the
kids to visit Santa and tell him their wish list and help
Mrs. Claus decorate her fresh baked cookies before they
take them home. Feeling crafty? Stop by Just For Keeps
where you can make beautiful Christmas Cards.
Be entertained with Christmas stories at the library.
Get ready for some great treats at the bake sale, Cookie
Walk and Sugar Plum Tea.
Spend the day shopping, relaxing, or touring. Use the
complimentary trolley (provided by our friends at Associated
Bank) to get from venue to venue. Plan your day so that
you have plenty of time to take in the Arts (see Art
Scene section). You won’t be disappointed. Highlighting
this year’s event is the highly anticipated return
visit by nationally acclaimed woodcarver Peter Engler
of Branson, Missouri.
But Victorian Holiday just wouldn’t be the same
without its signature event and city’s longest
standing holiday tradition: the city’s Silent
Fire Truck parade. Starting at dusk, the Parade pits
fire departments from Stoughton and neighboring communities
all vying for top truck decorations. Vote for your favorite
entry later at the City’s fire department building
while enjoying hot cider and homemade cookies. The various
Fire Departments take this contest very seriously so
do your best to give all the entries an equal look.
If you are lucky enough to get tickets early, the local
production of The Nutcracker Suite is not to be missed.
Now in its 14th year, this StageWorks Projects production
is the beloved holiday classic that features lavish
costumes of velvet and other luxurious fabrics in rich,
exciting jewel tones. StageWorks prides itself on providing
an opportunity for gifted area dancers to perform roles
that they would not have a chance to do in other companies
that bring in established professionals to fill the
main roles. Dancers are drawn from all over Dane County
and include many in pre-professional programs. Nutcracker
performs on Dec.2nd at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. For an extra
treat attend the Tinkerbell Tea following the matinee
performance. For tickets call 608-873-0717. (see Nutcraker
Suite tab on the left for more information).
End the day with a relaxing cocktail or wine and dinner
or a more casual meal and a movie (See Dining section).
But get a good night’s sleep because Sunday’s
events are just as impressive. |
