Sunday, April 28, 2024

“Chaps” at the Barn lll in Goodfield, IL

A hilarious, crowd-pleasing cowboy musical comedy! In 1944, the quirky, frazzled employees of BBC radio scramble to present an authentic Country show when America’s favorite singing cowboy, Tex Riley, fails to show. Come out to the perfect setting for this show — a BARN in a CORNFIELD - and enjoy classic songs by Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Bob Nolan, Johnny Mercer, Frank Loesser, Dickie Wells, Tex Owens, Cliff Friend, Rex Allen Jr. & more! Leave at 9:30 a.m., back at 6:00 p.m. Price is $119.

Payment due Friday, April 12, 2024.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at The Fireside Dinner Theatre in Ft. Atkinson, WI

Before she was hit-maker Carole King – she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began. Featuring such unforgettable classics as “You’ve Got a Friend,” “One Fine Day,” “Take Good Care of My Baby,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” and “Natural Woman,” this Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget. Lunch will be spinach salad with spinach leaves, baby kale, Argula, and frisée lettuce, hard-boiled egg, cucumber coins, and grape tomatoes topped with a house-made sweet and sour dressing, Jones Cherrywood Smoked Bacon Chips, and French-fried buttermilk onion strings, grilled hanger steak, known as “The Butcher’s Filet,” marinated in red ale and brown sugar then charred to perfection on the grill and carved for each plate, and Georgia pecan pie garnished with whipped cream for dessert. Leave at 7:00 a.m., back at 8:00 p.m. Price is $154.

Tuesday, June 11-14, 2024

Mystery Trip

All three nights are at the same hotel. Includes interesting things and has some great places to eat along the way. Price is $929 dbl., $1,049 sgl. A deposit of $50 holds your space. A brochure is available.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Wonders of Alaska trip

Join us at 3:00 p.m. for the presentation of the trip to Wonders of Alaska on June 18, 2024 at the Holiday Inn, (the J Bar), 2nd Floor located at 4215 Elmore Avenue in Davenport, Iowa. The trip is February 27-March 6, 2025. Step outside into a wonderland to discover the magic of Anchorage in winter during the Rendezvous Festival. We will experience the excitement of the Iditarod Ceremonial Start. Visit with mushers, pet the dogs, view the artistic masterpieces of the GCI Snow Sculpture Competition. You’ll have an opportunity to participate in the hilarious “Running of the Reindeer,” similar to Spain’s Running of the Bulls. At the Ulu Factory we will see how Native Alaskans have used ulu knives for thousands of years. We’ll visit Talkeetna, an authentic Alaskan town used as a model for the TV show Northern Exposure, for majestic views of the mighty Mount Denali as we watch for the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). We will take a flight up to Fairbanks, where we’ll view amazing ice sculptures at the World Ice Art Championship before our second opportunity to view the Aurora. No visit to Fairbanks is not complete without a visit to the Yukon Quest Cabin that highlights the Yukon Quest, a challenging 1000-mile International Sled Dog Race. After gliding silently along a wooded trail on a sled powered by a team of dogs, we check into the Chena Hot Springs Resort for our third night of Aurora hunting. Soak in the thermal waters as we look out for northern lights. We will visit the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and the Anchorage Museum before our trip home. Call for reservations so we’ll have enough brochures and materials. Pricing is $4,999 dbl. and $5,599 sgl.

Thursday, June 20, 2024

“Nunsense” at The Fireside Dinner Theatre in Ft. Atkinson, WI

Join us for a madcap revue with a hysterical anything-goes, good natured sense of fun. The Little Sisters of Hoboken are in dire financial straits. It seems they must raise enough money to bury the last four of 52 dearly departed nuns who were accidentally poisoned by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God). The five remaining sisters perform with quick paced comic flair and high-spirited singing. It’s an outrageous premise for a long-running hit show that’s “sinfully” hilarious and definitely habit forming! Menu includes broccoli and cauliflower salad, with red onion, dried cranberries, grated cheddar cheese, Jones Cherrywood Smoked Bacon chips, and pine nuts folded into a creamy mayo, vinaigrette and presented on a bed of kale. Lunch is Chicken Piccata, a skinless breast of chicken dipped in egg, lightly breaded, sauteed to a golden brown. Dessert is a fresh blueberry crisp, and is baked with port wine and brown sugar streusel, served warm with their homemade lemon custard. Leave at 7:00 a.m. and return at 8:00 p.m. Price is $154.00.

July 3-17, 2024

15-Day tour featuring a 12-Night Cruise, Best of Scandinavia Scandinavian Cruise

Sold out. Call to be put on the wait list. Start out by coach to O’Hare then onto Amsterdam, Netherlands. Upon arrival we have a guided tour of the City including a visit to Anne Frank’s House. Afterward we take a canal cruise through the waterways of Amsterdam. Then we set sail on the Celebrity Silhouette. Beginning with lunch today all meals are included on the ship. Includes ports of Gdansk, Poland; Visby, Sweden; Tallin, Estonia; Stockholm, Sweden; Berlin, Germany; Copenhagen, Denmark and Rotterdam, Netherlands. Includes round-trip local transfers, round- trip air, pre-cruise package in Amsterdam, all gratuities for guides and drivers, 12-night cruise, shipboard gratuities, classic beverage package and unlimited wi-fi. Concierge Class with balcony $6,705 dbl.; balcony $6,395 dbl.; and inside cabins $5,925 dbl. Tuesday June 18, 2024 is the pre-departure date at 2:00 p.m.

Balance due March 20, 2024.

Thursday, August 8, 2024

“Matilda, The Musical” at The Fireside Dinner Theatre in Ft. Atkinson, WI

Inspired by the genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the musical is a captivating masterpiece packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs. Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind, a vivid imagination, and psychokinetic powers dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results. Unloved by her cruel parents and evil headmistress, she impresses her teacher with courage and cleverness in a joyous celebration of one girl’s triumph over what’s “not right!” The menu includes their Signature Salad of watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, kiwi, and strawberries over fresh garden greens, sprinkled with sesame croutons and their famous Papaya Chutney Dressing. The entrée is roast pork tenderloin, slow roasted, served with herbed stuffing, rich pork gravy, and cinnamon applesauce, and for dessert Pecan Turtle Ball Sundae with homemade vanilla bean custard rolled in roasted ground pecans served on hot fudge and striped with caramel and garnished with an almond lace Wand drizzled with chocolate. Leave at 7:00 a.m. and return at 8:00 p.m. Price is $154.

Tuesday, August 20-23, 2024

Shipshewana, Northern Indiana

It’s a beautiful property with time to enjoy the amenities. Either spend time at the flea market or the popcorn shop, Front Porch, and Yoder’s Department Store. There’s time at the Davis Mercantile, Katie’s Noodles, the famous Haystack dinner in an Amish Home, E & S Foods, Eash Sales Variety Store, and Yoder’s Meat and Cheese. You will be given a $20 gift card to spend at Essenhaus Inn any way you want, food or merchandise. We’ll also visit Teaberry’s Wood Products, Rise N’ Roll Bakery, and Ben’s Pretzels where you can make your own pretzel. Then we will stop at Linton’s Enchanted Gardens on the way home. The highlight of the tour is lunch at the Elegant Tea House. Call for a brochure. Leave at 6:00 a.m., return at around 8:00 p.m. Price is $739. dbl., $999. sgl. A $25. down payment is due upon receipt of the reservation coupon.

Final payment due by Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Rocky, the Musical at The Fireside Dinner Theatre, Ft. Atkinson, WI

Entering the ring is a hard-hitting yet tender musical adaptation! Rocky Balboa is a small-time Philadelphia boxer who is chosen to take on the reigning heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed, when the undefeated fighter’s opponent is injured. As he diligently trains for the fight, Rocky begins a relationship with Adrian, a wallflower who is tired of being pushed around by her brother. As their love grows, Rocky and Adrian each find their inner strength and bring out the best in each other. Lunch is roasted sweet corn chowder with Jones cherrywood smoked bacon, stuffed supreme cut chicken breast stuffed with spinach and a blend of Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses, topped with savory chicken au jus with scalloped potatoes and roasted carrots with parsnips. Dessert is homemade apple pie with streusel topping. Leave at 7:00 a.m. and return at 8:00 p.m. Price is $154.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Apples and More

This year’s trip features some different venues in mid-Illinois. Enjoy lunch and continue on with the orchard of over thirteen varieties of apples, baked goods, a store full of candles, gifts, décor and more with fall produce of pumpkins, gourds, and a snack before heading home. Please bring a cooler for all your goodies! Leave at 8:00 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Price is $99. It includes bus, lunch, and snacks.

Friday, October 18, 2024

One-Day Mystery Trip

Both men and women will enjoy this trip. Be prepared to give your food choice. You can have either a ham and Swiss cheese sandwich, a turkey and Cheddar cheese sandwich, or a garden salad of Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers & Cheddar cheese and choice of dressing. Leave at 6:00 a.m., return at 6:30 p.m. Price is $115. and includes bus, lunch, and afternoon sweets.

Monday, November 11, 2024

One-Day Shopping Trip, Des Moines area

After our morning stop with treats, we’ll spend some time at the Valley Junction shops including Yarn Junction, Isabel Bloom, Heart of Iowa, the Quilt Block, At the Heart of Quilting, a wine shop, Creative Sweets, several lovely women’s boutiques and antique stores. Then it’s a brief stop at the Container Store for their wonderful stocking stuffers & more. The afternoon finds us at Jordan Creek in West Des Moines with over 180 stores and restaurants like Apple, Brighton, Coldwater Creek, Coach, Pottery Barn, Scheels, Dillard’s, Von Maur, and many more. On the way home we’ll even make a short stop at the 40 Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona offering outlets stores for Vera Bradley, Nike, Skechers, Bath & Body Works and Under Armour. Leave at 6:45 a.m., return at 8:30 p.m. Price is $77.

Monday, December 2-6, 2024

Branson, Missouri

We’ll kick off the holidays by stopping at Redmond Candy and then continuing on to Lambert’s Café, home of the “throwed rolls.” The Lights of Joy drive-through display with Whitney’s World of Crafts included. The shows are Doug Gabriel, #1 Hits of the 60’s, Yakov Smirnoff, Hot Rods & High Heels, Clay Cooper’s Country Express, Cassandre – The Voice of an Angel and the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show. Meals include Uptown Café, SS Dockside Café and Pub, Mel’s Hard Luck Diner in Branson, McFarland’s Restaurant, lunch and time on your own in historic downtown Branson complete with a visit to Dick’s Old Time 5 & 10. On our way home we’ll stop at Buc-ee’s, a new addition to our experience in Springfield, MO. A deposit of $50. holds your space. A brochure is now available. Price is $1,079. dbl. and $1,299 sgl.

Sunday, January 19-31, 2025

Panama Canal Cruise

Today we’ll fly to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. to start our winter fun-in-the sun vacation. After a relaxing morning, we transfer to the pier in Miami to be one of the first people to board Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pearl for an 11-night trip around the Southern Caribbean that includes stops in Jamaica, Ocho Rios; Cartagena, Colombia; The Panama Canal; Harvest Caye, Belize; Colon, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; and Cozumel, Mexico. The highlight will be sailing through the locks of the Panama Canal to Gatun Lake! You’ll have an opportunity to take exciting shore excursions (extra fees apply) in each of the ports of call. With NCL’s Freestyle Cruising you’ll have the choice to dining with your group every evening in the ship’s main dining room, or you set off on your own to try one of the other great restaurants. During our days at sea, you can enjoy time by the pool, in the casino, or at one of their many bars and lounges. Call for reservations. Balcony Cabins $4,999 dbl.; Ocean View Cabins; $4,399 dbl.; Inside Cabins $4,099 dbl. Single pricing is available.

Thursday, February 27-March 6, 2025

Wonders of Alaska

Step outside into a wonderland to discover the magic of Anchorage in winter during the Rendezvous Festival. We will experience the excitement of the Iditarod Ceremonial Start. Visit with mushers, pet the dogs, view the artistic masterpieces of the GCI Snow Sculpture Competition. You’ll have an opportunity to participate in the hilarious “Running of the Reindeer,” similar to Spain’s Running of the Bulls. We’ll visit Talkeetna, an authentic Alaskan town used as a model for the TV show Northern Exposure, for majestic views of the mighty Mount Denali as we watch for the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). We will take a flight up to Fairbanks, where we’ll view amazing ice sculptures at the World Ice Art Championship before our second opportunity to view the Aurora. After gliding silently along a wooded trail on a sled powered by a team of dogs, we check into the Chena Hot Springs Resort for our third night of Aurora hunting. Soak in the thermal waters as we look out for northern lights. We will visit the Trans-Alaska Pipeline before our trip home. Pricing is $4,999 dbl.; $5,599 sgl.