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Murder on the Orient Express
Fireside Dinner Theater
$110 members/$120 non-members
Includes show, meal, gratuity
Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Join us for this theatrical thriller from the Queen of Crime with both intellectual and comedic twists and turns, masterfully adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig.
Entree Choices: Chicken and Ribs, Mahi-Mahi, Mediterranean Beef Short Rib, Vegetarian Pasta Primavera.
Coffee, tea, milk included
The Last Potluck Supper at The Fireside
Fireside Theater
$100 members/$110 non-members
Includes show, meal, gratuity
It is 1979, the day of the church’s Centennial Celebration, and past parishioners have gathered to share hotdishes, bars, and stories from the last 100 years. As the women work in the kitchen, shared memories burst into life through a series of flashbacks. Travel back to 1897 and meet Vivian’s grandmother; see Karin as a newlywed cautiously navigating the politics of the kitchen; and be there in 1944 when Mavis first barreled her way through the door. The Centennial Celebration is bittersweet. Times are tough in this small farm community, and hard decisions will have to be made.
Entree Choices: Braised Pork Belly, Supreme Cut Chicken, Thai Grilled Shrimp, Vegetarian Cacciatore.
Coffee, tea, milk included
Summer Concert Series featuring Rainbow Bridge Band
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Green with some of the best music in the Midwest. This week features The Rainbow Bridge Band playing all of your favorite cover music.
The concession stand and bar will be open starting at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 7 pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by The Milton Fund.
Summer Concert Series featuring Groove Hotel
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Green with some of the best music in the Midwest. This week features Groove Hotel.
The concession stand and bar will be open starting at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 7 pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by The Milton Fund.
Summer Concert Series featuring The GoDeans
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Green with some of the best music in the Midwest. This week features The GoDeans.
The concession stand and bar will be open starting at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 7 pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by The Milton Fund.
Summer Concert Series featuring the Best Westerns
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Green with some of the best music in the Midwest. This week features the Best Westerns.
The concession stand and bar will be open starting at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 7 pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by The Milton Fund.
Summer Concert Series featuring Gin, Chocolate, and Bottlerockets
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Green with some of the best music in the Midwest. This week features Gin, Chocolate, and Bottlerockets.
The concession stand and bar will be open starting at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 7 pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by The Milton Fund.
Summer Concert Series featuring The StingRays
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Green with some of the best music in the Midwest. This week features The Sting Rays. The StingRays play the greatest music ever written and play it with the energy, passion and authenticity of the artists whose music they love. Excellent musicians, everyone LOVES the StingRays Rock & Roll. Their music, great rapport with audiences, their look and the famous StingRay moves have made them repeated favorites at festivals, concert series, casinos, clubs, corporate events and parties throughout the Midwest.
The concession stand and bar will be open starting at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 7 pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by the Milton Fund.
The StingRays concert is generously sponsored by an anonymous sponsor.
Summer Concert Series featuring The Jimmy
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Green with some of the best music in the Midwest. This week the 2025 concert series goes out with a bang featuring The Jimmys! Known for having everyone in the crowd on their feet, The Jimmys are an award winning, high energy, 7-piece funky blues band that combines the seasoned keyboard and Hammond B-3 organ talents of Jimmy Voegeli, legendary blues guitarist Perry Weber on six-strings and vocals, drummer Chris Sandoval - veteran of the Tommy Castro band, the expertise of southern Wisconsin's finest bass guitarist John Wartenweiler, and an amazing horn section featuring Pete Ross on tenor sax, Chad Whittinghill on trumpet, and Joe Goltz on trombone!
The Concession Stand and Bar will be open starting at 5:30 pm and the music starts at 7 pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by The Milton Fund.
Pumpkin Fest
Bring the kids and the grandkids to this fun family event on The Gathering Green!
Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes while they enjoy a wide variety of pumpkin-themed games and crafts. Every young person who comes gets a free pumpkin to decorate. Pumpkin Fest ends with the famous pumpkin launching where we see who can catapult a miniature pumpkin the furthest!
Veterans Day Lunch
In honor of all those who bravely served our country, The Gathering Place is offering a Veterans Day Lunch and Program. The program features a guest speaker, music and a color guard.
Free to all. Please sign up in advance.
Afternoon With Santa
Santa is Coming! Join us for an afternoon of fun filled with games and prizes.
Get your picture taken with the jolly man himself!
This is a free event. Concessions will be available for purchase.
Christmas Day Dinner
The Gathering Place was founded with the mission of making sure that everyone had someone to eat meals with. Christmas is no exception.
Join is for a wonderful meal and some fun games.
Members Only
No Charge
State Line Distillery Tour
Join Founder John Mleziva for an in-depth look into State Line’s production facility. You’ll learn how the distillation process works, what makes us different from other distilleries, and have an opportunity to taste our spirits along the way. Tours and tasting last approximately 60 minutes.
$25 members /$35 nonmember
Register by February 19
Breakfast at Citrus Cafe
Join us for breakfast at The Citrus Cafe downtown Janesville.
Registration required.Transportation provided. Space is limited
Pottery Painting
Maddie Strong Studios
209 Parkview Dr.
Milton, Wisconsin 53563
Paint and decorate your very own piece of pottery. With hundreds of pieces of pottery to choose from, there is something for every occasion, skill level, and budget!
Ho Chunk Wisconsin Dells
$25 rewards play
Sweet Silver $5 food voucher
$30 Members
$40 Non Members
Bus Arrives 8:45am
Bus Departs at 9am
Returning approx 4pm
Register and pay to reserve your spot. Must have a valid driver's license or state ID on the day of trip.
Rod Building Class
Calling all fisherman interested in learning how to start building a fishing rod from scratch and ending up with a rod you will be able to fish with.
Sign up at the front desk
Premier Travel Show
Tulips Spring 2025
Cape Cod & Islands 9/6/2025
W VA Rail Tour 10/19/2025
Historic Savannah/Charleston 12/10/2025
Parkinsons 101
Wisconsin Parkinson Association provides hope, community, support, and resources for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Learn more about their education programs, support groups, exercise classes, information & referrals, and more.
Registration encouraged
Christmas Day Dinner
The Gathering Place was founded with the mission of making sure that everyone had someone to eat meals with. Christmas is no exception.
Join is for a wonderful meal and some fun games.
Members Only
No Charge
Line Dancing Class
Rock, County and Hip Hop
November 13th and December 11th are beginner classes
November 13th, 20th and December 18th are Intermediate classes
Members - $25 for 5 classes or $6 for individual classes
Non member - $30 for 5 classes or $7 for individual classes
Christmas Concert
Featuring the Blue Notes, Dulcimers, and Ukeleles
Come enjoy music, treats, and sing along to your favorite Christmas songs!
Christmas Social
The Friends of The Gathering Place invite your to a Christmas Social!
Enjoy food, wine, and fun while learning all the fun ways to get involved at TGP!
Line Dancing Class
Rock, County and Hip Hop
November 13th and December 11th are beginner classes
November 13th, 20th and December 18th are Intermediate classes
Members - $25 for 5 classes or $6 for individual classes
Non member - $30 for 5 classes or $7 for individual classes
Ancestry & Archives
Walking Tour of the Wisconsin Historical Society
Explore the library and genealogy are of the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison.
Lunch at the Memorial Union
$10
Afternoon With Santa
Santa is Coming!!!!
Join us for a fun evening filled with games and prizes.
Get your picture taken with the jolly man himself!
This is a free event.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Understanding Indian Food
Learn the fascinating history of Indian food and health benefits of many spices such as turmeric.
This is a free event.
Holiday Craft Fair
Come for a craft fast that takes up both levels of The Gathering Place.
All items are handmade from over 30 vendors.
Holiday Folk Fair
Come and enjoy the music, dance, food and art of other countries.
This event celebrates multi-cultural heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin.
Milwaukee State Fair Park
$25 - Includes Entrance Fee
Leaders of the Pack
The Lovettes celebrate the great girl groups from the golden era of pop.
White Pines Playhouse in Mount Morris, IL
$105 - Includes meal, show and transportation on a coach bus
Line Dancing Class
Rock, County and Hip Hop
November 13th and December 11th are beginner classes
November 13th, 20th and December 18th are Intermediate classes
Members - $25 for 5 classes or $6 for individual classes
Non member - $30 for 5 classes or $7 for individual classes
Line Dancing Class
Rock, County and Hip Hop
November 13th and December 11th are beginner classes
November 13th, 20th and December 18th are Intermediate classes
Members - $25 for 5 classes or $6 for individual classes
Non member - $30 for 5 classes or $7 for individual classes
Crochet Pumpkin Class
Join Kimberly of Rubbish Restyle for a special finger knitted pumpkin class and create an adorable yarn pumpkin. You’ll have enough material to create one medium pumpkin.
Stem, twine and leaf/floral embellishments are includes
Registration is required
Deadline to register is November 9th
Line Dancing Class
Rock, County and Hip Hop
November 13th and December 11th are beginner classes
November 13th, 20th and December 18th are Intermediate classes
Members - $25 for 5 classes or $6 for individual classes
Non member - $30 for 5 classes or $7 for individual classes
The Music of 1964 at The Fireside
The Fireside first opened its doors 60 years ago in May of 1964 and to celebrate that milestone we bring you the music of that magical year – from Rock and Roll to country to jazz and Broadway. “1964” features the music of such great artists as the Beatles, The Four Seasons, The Supremes, The Beach Boys, Roy Orbison, Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, Louis Armstrong and many, many more. “1964” features Steve Watts and the Fireside Band with special guests – Fireside favorites Norrell Moore and Cary Von Murray.
All tickets include a buffet, show, and gratuity. Transportation available (suggested donation $5). Sign up by September 13th.
$95
Sipping and Glass Painting
Northleaf Winery
Paint a glass while you have a glass! Bring your creativity - the rest is supplied.
Red wine, white wine, stemless, and pint glasses available.
Transportation provided.
Registration required by October 1st.
Space is limited.
$25 Members
$30 Non-Members
Lake Geneva Lunch Cruise
$85 members / /$95 non-members
Relax and enjoy all the scenic beauty of Lake Geneva as you cruise around the entire lake and are served a delicious sit-down meal aboard the Grand Belle of Geneva. Explore downtown Lake Geneva after the cruise.
See and hear the history of Lake Geneva when you tour the entire lake
See the original Wrigley Estate comprised of six different homes
A sit-down served meal and narrated historical tour of the entire lake
Full Cash Bar and Snack Bar
Transportation provided. Space is limited.
Registration required by September 27.
Sausage Making Class
Fishing & hunting enthusiast Keith Illbeck will host a how-to demonstration of various types of sausage, including breakfast sausage, brats, and wild game. Learn useful tips and tricks, enjoy samples, and leave with recipes.
Registration is required. Space is limited.
$25 Members
$30 Non-Members
Dance Class
Dance Class: Join dance instructor Gina Reno for an evening of fun and line dancing!
$5 singles
$10 pairs
Packers vs Vikings
$350 "Game Pass" Includes Game Ticket, Coach Transportation, Driver Gratuity, Light Snacks + Drink
Must Pay & Complete Registration Form to Reserve Game Passes.