Events Join the Kenosha History Center for one of many events during 2007.

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Casino Night: Chipping in for History February 9, 2008, 7 to 11 p.m. $35.00 advance/ $45.00 at the door Try your luck with Lady Luck and join the History Center for our newest event. Try your luck at roulette, craps, blackjack tables and Texas Hold 'em for chances to win great prizes such as a vegas trip. Don't like to gamble? Then try Bingo or exchange your chips for raffle tickets for chances to win great prizes. Your ticket buys you your chips to begin or raffle tickets for great prizes. Snacks and light food also included, along with a great Jazz/ Classic Rock band. A cash bar featuring wine and microbrews also available. Click on the photo for more information.

Jammin' the Loop May 3, 2008, 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. $10.00 Advance The Kenosha History Center and the Harborside/Downtown Business Districts invite you out for a fun-filled evening of great bands at 11 establishments. Participating venues include Frank's Diner, Carolyn's Coffee Connection, Lazy Bird, Wine Knot, Cooler Near the Lake, Bindelli's City Zoo, TG's, Boathouse, Captain Mikes and Harborside Inn. A trolley and bus will provide transportation between venues throughout the evening. Bands will play 7 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. at most establishments; 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at all other. Click on the photo for detailed information on bands at times. Tickets can be purchased at the History Center or any partipating establishment.

EAA Oshkosh Bus Trip Friday August 1, 2008. $65.00 before June 23/$70.00 after Join the Kenosha History Center on a bus trip to the EAA fly-in in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Avoid the travel and parking hassles and let us do the driving. Price includes round trip motorcoach transportation from Kenosha to Oshkosh, gratuity and admission to the EAA grounds; lunch is on your own. Bus departs the Kenosha History Center at 8 a.m. and returns to Kenosha at 8 p.m. Click on the photo for detailed information.

Lighthouse Tours Saturdays & Sundays, 2008, 12-4 p.m. $10.00 Adults (non-members) The historic Southport lighthouse is now open for the season. The tower will be open weekends in 2008. Click on the photo for detailed information.

Southport Lighthouse Festival & Kenosha History Center Classic Car Show August 2, 2008 Free, Lighthouse Tours $10 adults/$5 children 8-12 & Members The Classic Car show features all makes and models with food and beverages available for purchase. The Southport Lighthouse also open from 9 to 4 for tours to the top. Car entry registration fee is $10 and includes meal. Click on the photo for more information.

Kenosha History Center Cemetery Walk Saturday October 4, 2008 Free Spend a beautiful fall day walking through Green Ridge Cemetery and learning about Law, order and disorder in the history of Kenosha. The tour features reenactors describing individuals featured on the tour, 1-4 p.m. Tours leave on a first come, first serve basis at the Green Ridge Cemetery entrance. Click on the photo for more information.

Tombstone Rubbings Wednesday October 8, 2008 Free Join Diana Bird for tombstone rubbing and witching stick demonstrations from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Tours leave from the Green Ridge Cemetery entrance. Click on the photo for more information.

Cemetery Lantern Tour Thursday October 9, 2008 Free Join Tom Schleif for a nightime tour of historic Greenridge Cemetery by lantern light. Meet Tom at the Green Ridge Cemetery 7th Avenue entrance. Click on the photo for more information.

Fourth Annual Chili Cook-off October 11, 2008 $10.00 Don't miss the 4th Annual Chili cook-off between the fire department and local restaurant chefs. Featuring great chili, microbrews, wine, soda and a great jazz band, 6-10 p.m. Click on the photo for more information.

Jammin' the Loop 2: The Creepy Crawl October 18, 2008, 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. $10.00 It's back for Halloween! The Kenosha History Center and the Harborside/Downtown Business Districts invite you for a fun-filled evening of great bands at ten establishments. Dress in costume to have a chance to win prizes for best costume. Bands will play 7 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. at most establishments; 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at all other. Click on the photo for detailed information on bands and times. Tickets can be purchased at the History Center or any partipating establishment.