Events

Our Cooking School has been teaching home cooks everything from pizza making to the creation of elegant holiday buffets for 45 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.

The fall Cooking School session runs September 13-November 18, 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 range from $50 to $65.

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.

MADE IN Cookware Demo and Sale
Sunday, September 13, 12:00 to 4:00

Come meet Chef John Dahlstrom from Made In cookware! John will be doing a Q & A from 12:00-2:00, followed by a free cooking demo from 2:00-4:00. All Made In purchases that day will qualify you to be entered into a prize drawing for a piece of Made In cookware. In addition, Sunday is the last day of their End of Season sale, so all of our in-stock pieces are 20% off. (Please note: may not be combined with other discounts).

48th Anuual Monroe Street Festival
Saturday, September 26, 10:00 to 5:00

You won't want to miss our biggest day of the year! Come to Monroe Street for family fun, live music and dance, street sales, and the book sale at the Monroe Street Library.

First Friday on Monroe Street
Friday, October 2, 5:00-7:00

We select a non-profit each month for First Friday on Monroe Street, and donate 20% of our sales to them. For October we'll be supporting the Goodman Community Center Thanksgiving Basket Drive, halping to provide 4,000 holiday meals.

We'll also be offering our popular Shop & Spin activity. Every purchase of $10 or more entitles you to take a chance on winning a prize!

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're pleased to be sponsoring the 13th season of podcast interviews to enhance your experience at American Players Theater. Listen on your way to or from Spring Green! Available wherever you find your favorite podcasts.