Events

Our Cooking School has been teaching home cooks everything from pizza making to the creation of elegant holiday buffets for 40 years. We have a reputation for intimate, informal classes on a wide range of topics taught by local chefs and other esteemed experts. It’s easy to register online.

Our fall session starts in September 7, and registration is now open.

Want a gift certificate for a Cooking School experience? They're available by clicking here . The fee for most classes is either $50 or $60.

Space is limited, and registrations are not held until payment is processed. If you have a Cooking School gift certificate, please enter the gift code after you add the class to your cart. If you are using an Orange Tree Imports gift card (plastic swipe card), please call us at 608-255-8211 to process your reservation. We regret that our kitchen is on the second floor and is not wheelchair accessible. We use director's chairs for our classes. Please leave us a note if you require a lower chair or chair without arms. Students must be 18 years or older.

First Friday on Monroe Street
November 7, 5:00-7:00

The November First Friday on Monroe Street is also Fall Gallery Night! Our featured artist will be Marla Norton of La-La & Co offering stickers, small paintings and prints - some with a local theme.

Our 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, November 9, 12:00-4:00

You are cordially invited to join us for a special celebration of Orange Tree Imports 50th anniversary on Sunday, November 9. There will be games. refreshments, exhibits from the past five decades, and a door prize for every attendee.

Neighborhood Toy Store Day
Saturday, November 15, 10:00-5:30

Come help us celebrate being Monroe Street's favorite shop for baby gifts, puppets, kids games, stuffed animals, stickers, jigsaw puzzles, bath toys and more! On November 15, 20% of all toy purchases will go to support the Empty Stocking Club. For over 100 years, this charitable arm of the Wisconsin State Journal has provided new toys to needy families in the Dane County and surrounding area at Christmas.

Monroe Street Craft Beer Week
November 18-23

Enjoy locally made brews in the annual Monroe Street Craft Beer Week, co-hosted by our neighbor across the street, Garth's Brew Bar. Orange Tree Imports will give a free Wisconsin beer magnet to the first 24 people to mention this event. For other specials, go to the Monroe Street website.

Kitchen Knife Sharpening

We invite you to bring in your kitchen knives, any brand - no serrated blades, please - for Keith to sharpen. Just $5.00 each. (You can drop your knives off any time, and they will be ready in just a few days.)

APT Portable Prologues

We are pleased to sponsor our 12th season of APT Portable Prologues. Join Orange as she interviews the directors and actors of American Players Theatre about each of this year's plays. These short podcasts will enhance your appreciation of every APT production - whether you listen on the way to or from Spring Green. And don't forget to check out our picnic baskets and other products to make your pre-show experience special too!