Area illusionist appearing (and disappearing) in new location this summer Magician and Illusionist Tristan Crist moved to Lake Geneva in late 2015 and opened the Tristan Crist Magic Theatre in a small downtown commercial storefront. The concept was to create an intimate venue designed to present large illusions up-close and […]
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Arts Foundation to host mosaic demo
Mosaic artist Nancy Wolff will be featured at the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation’s monthly demonstration at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Gallery 223, 223 Broad St, Lake Geneva. The program is open to the public free of charge. Wolff said she believes in mosaics as a true art form. […]
Calvary Community Church to host patriotic celebration
Calvary Community Church, Williams Bay, will present its annual patriotic celebration, “A Prayer for Our Nation, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, and 4 p.m. Sunday, June 30. The free event will feature prayer, song and reading by the church choir and band. Those who have served in the U.S. […]
Sounds of summer
The Amazing Farmboys perform at Flat Iron Park in downtown Lake Geneva last week as part of the 2019 Concerts in the Park series. Band members are: Chris Buttleman, bass and volcals; Dan Blitz, acoustic guitar and vocals, Fred Krubel, electric guitar and banjo; Shawn Drake, fiddle; and Dean […]
Man charged with taking money for project
An initial appearance is scheduled for June 17 for an Illinois man charged with taking money from a Bloomfield contractor for materials but failing to provide the supplies. John M. Krisky Jr., 49, of Spring Grove, Illinois, was charged May 23 in Walworth County Circuit Court with theft in a […]
They did it
After the presentation of the Class of 2019 on the football field at Badger High School, classmates and friends Cole Goff (front), Eric Castro (back from left), Kale Rodgers and Christian Schulz are among those celebrating. Iris Bloede and Lake McGreevy served as class speakers while others who took the […]
Area nonprofits receive Alliant Energy grants
Nine area nonprofit organizations have been awarded community grants totaling more than $36,000 from the Alliant Energy Foundation. “We’re looking for creative solutions that support our customers and communities,” said Julie Bauer, executive director of the Alliant Energy Foundation. “Our nonprofit partners are constantly working to make life better. Community […]
Walworth County to host Alice in Dairyland finals
Walworth County will host the 73rd annual Alice in Dairyland Finals events in May 2020. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Brad Pfaff made the announcement May 11 during the finale event for the selection of the 72nd Alice in Dairyland in Green County. Walworth County is […]
Man allegedly sold drugs near parks
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for June 6 for a Lake Geneva man charged with selling drugs near two Lake Geneva parks. Gabriel R. Chavez, 18, was charged May 17 in Walworth County Circuit Court with delivering designer drugs and felony bail jumping. According to the criminal complaint, while under […]
Going above and beyond
The Lake Geneva Middle School Counseling Department honors 143 outstanding students its May Above and Beyond Ceremony. The award is designed to showcase outstanding students, who go above and beyond everyday expectations – students who overcome challenges, exceed typical performance, display perseverance, consistently stay positive and support others are some […]