In Progress

Through Nov. 21 WASHBURN  Workshop: Open Workshop Lab with instruction in printmaking, drawing, mixed media and picture framing; participants have access to etching press and framing equipment. Blue Rock Workshop 715-977-1487 www.witc.edu 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Through Nov. 27 SUPERIOR  Exhibit: “A Rural Northern Life” by Wisconsin artist David Grote. North End Arts Gallery 715-392-6007 www.neartscouncil.org Opening reception Oct. 23 5-7 p.m. Demonstration Oct. 23 Noon-4 p.m.

November

Nov. 5 WASHBURN  Performance: Singer/songwriter Sara Thomsen performs. 3rd floor, Washburn Cultural Center 1 East Bayfield Street 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6-8 WASHBURN  Festival: 2nd annual Big Water Film Festival welcomes film submissions in a variety of categories. StageNorth Community Theater 715-373-1194 www.bigwaterfilmfestival.org

Nov. 6-8 & 13-15 ASHLAND  Theater performance: “Over the River and Through the Woods,” a hilarious and heartwarming comedy directed by Cheryl Gulan. Rinehart Theatre 715-682-5554 www.ctatheatre.org Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m.

Nov. 7 ASHLAND  Fundraiser: 5th annual Fur Ball benefits the Chequamegon Humane Association with live and silent auctions, food and entertainment. AmericInn of Ashland 715-682-9744 www.CHAadopt.org

Nov. 14-Jan. 10 BRULE  Demonstrations: Glassblowing demonstrations at Oulu Glass in Brule, which also offers glassblowing workshops and classes. Call for daily times and directions. 1695 West Colby Rd., Brule. 715-372-4160. www.ouluglass.com.

Nov. 19-20 WASHBURN  Theater performance: Liz Woodworth’s “It’s the Most Offensive Time of the Year,” the holiday-themed sequel to “The Habits of Seven Highly Offensive People.” StageNorth Community Theatre 715-373-1194 www.stagenorth.com 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 21-22 ASHLAND  Film presentation: Bay Area Film Society presents “500 Days of Summer,” the film starring Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Alvord Theater, Northland College (Nov. 21 at Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center) http://bayareafilmsociety.org 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 28 BAYFIELD  Event: Bayfield’s Christmas tree is lit up at the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, followed by  Christmas carols performed by the Rittenhouse Inn Singers. Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. www.bayfield.org. 4:30-6 p.m.

Nov. 28-Dec. 19 SPOONER  Event: Train ride and buffet breakfast with Santa Claus; cal for reservations. Wisconsin Great Northern Railroad Excursion Train 715-635-3200 www.spoonertrainride.com Sat. 9 a.m.

December

Dec. 4-5 ASHLAND  Film presentation: Bay Area Film Society presents “Taking Woodstock.” Alvord Theater, Northland College http://bayareafilmsociety.org Dec. 4 7 p.m. Dec. 5 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 4-6 DANBURY  Event: Christmas at the Fort with garland, lights, sleigh rides and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park 715-866-8890 www.theforts.org Fri. 4-7 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dec. 5 BAYFIELD  Tour: Holiday Spirit Gallery Tour with paintings, pottery, sculpture, woodcarvings and fiber arts on display at area galleries with refreshments and demonstrations; maps available at the Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau. Various locations 715-779-3335 www.bayfield.org 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dec. 5 CABLE  Celebration: Christmas in Cable celebration with a lighted holiday parade, breakfast with Santa, and holiday shopping sales. Various locations 715-798-3833 www.cable4fun.com Parade 6:45 p.m.

Dec. 5 IRON RIVER  Party: 3rd annual community Christmas party with the festival of wreaths, crock pot challenge, white elephant silent auction, bake sale, cake walk and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Iron River Community Center 715-372-8558 www.visitironriver.com

Dec. 11 WASHBURN  Event: Merry Ol’ Christmas celebration with lights, food, drinks, cookies, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, gifts and music. City Hall 715-373-5017 www.washburnchamber.com 5-7 p.m.

Dec. 12 BAYFIELD  Event: Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive in Bayfield on the Madeline Island Ferry; kids can meet and have their picture taken with Santa and receive a bag of treats from Mrs. Claus. Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion 715-779-3335 www.bayfield.org 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Dec. 31 HAYWARD  Celebration: New Year’s Eve celebration with live music, drawings, free appetizers and champagne. Lac Courte Oreilles Casino and Convention Center 800-526-2274 www.lcocasino.com

January

Jan. 9 ASHLAND  Parade: Annual sleigh and cutter parade with dozens of old-fashioned sleighs and cutters, sponsored by the Northwoods Harness Club. Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center 715-685-9983 www.northerngreatlakescenter.org Hook up 11 a.m. Parade 1 p.m.

Jan. 29-31 SUPERIOR  Hockey tournament: Annual Great Lakes Classic Pond Hockey Tournament with up to 80 four-person teams on 20 rinks. Barker’s Island 715-394-4899 www.sahaice.org

Februrary

Feb. 6-7, 2010 BAYFIELD  Race: 15th annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race has two main races, plus special races, Mushers’ Mix and Dinner, awards ceremony and warming tent and bonfire for spectators. Echo Valley Gravel Pit 800-447-4094 www.bayfield.org

Feb. 13 MANITOWISH WATERS  Festival: Winterfest Rendezvous with ice bowling, groomer rides, blindfolded snowmobile races, fishing, raffles, food, ice fishing contest and heated tent. Rest Lake Park 715-543-2455 www.mw-snoskeeters.com 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Feb. 20-21 EAGLE RIVER  Festival: Klondike Days, Wisconsin’s top winter festival, with a voyageur encampment, fur trade rendezvous, lumberjack competition, horse and dog weight-pull competition, snow sculpting, art and craft show, music and food. Northland Pines High School and Rocking W Stables 715-891-2679 www.klondikedays.org 9 a.m.-4 p.m.