Spring has sprung so it’s no surprise Hawk’s Garden Center has a lot going on – like a SPRING WINE TASTING fund raiser (tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door) to benefit the Wauwatosa Beautification Committee on April 23 (5:30 and 8 p.m.). Enjoy wine,appetizers, a fun raffle and music by the Wauwatosa Strings Quartet all in the store’s lovely atrium. Meanwhile, Hawk’s University covers all aspects of gardening and landscaping with $5 Saturday classes. The deal gets even sweeter with a $50 store coupon offered with every 6 classes you sign up for. 12217 W. Watertown Plank Rd., 414-258-5525, hawksnursery.com.
On April 11 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Sprout! holds its first annual EASTER EGG PAINTING CONTEST treating kids to free popcorn and movies. Prizes include 2-day passes to Country Springs Water Park, a $25 gift certificate to Riverfront Pizzeria and a $15 store gift card for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winners respectively. On April 17 (10 a.m. – noon) Mommies Morning Out invites mothers to grab the kids and meet at the shop before embarking on an invigorating Riverfront walk. And on April 18 (all day), kids can snack and go green at an EARTH DAY CRAFTS event focused on making fun things to save energy around the house. 320 E. Buffalo, 414-289-0844.
Throughout April, men and women will save 30 percent at A Woman’s Touch on uniquely designed sexy, silky boxers by Mary Green. And because all year a portion of all sales goes to support The Healing Center (thehealingcenter.org) which provides free support to sexual assault victims, why not pick up a bottle of their signature ‘Relaxing Blend’ massage oil while you’re there. 200 N. Jefferson St., 414-221-0400, awomanstouchonline.com.
Ever wonder how environmentally friendly your sex toys, condoms and ‘lubes’ are? Find out for sure at the GREENING YOUR SEX LIFE class taking place April 11 (2 – 3 p.m.) at The Tool Shed. It’s free and you’ll save 10 percent off all purchases made after the class. 2427 N. Murray Ave., 414-906-5304, toolshedtoys.com.
On April 11 (1 – 6 p.m.) Design Within Reach Studio holds a SWEET TREATS BAKE SALE benefiting Off the Grid and Milwaukee Urban Gardens. Swing by the store April 15 (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.) for a showing of how creatively people around the country have fashioned the foil, labels cages and corks of bottled bubbly to win the store’s CHAMPAGNE CHAIR CONTEST.167 N. Broadway, 414-224-5353, dwr.com.
Mark your calendars for the Institute of Beauty and Wellness PRISM FASHION SHOW being held April 22 at the Mitchell Park Domes (524 S. Layton Blvd.). Featuring fashions from Stephanie Horne, shoo, Fred, Future Green, Olive, Chartreuse, Fasten, Flaire and Luscious, all proceeds benefit the Alliance for the Great Lakes. The evening starts at 6:30 with a beauty bar and mini stress massages and the show ends with an after party at Soho 7. Tickets are $25 dollars in advance at any participating vendor and $35 at the door. 342 N. Water St., 414-227-2889, institutebw.com. 414.227.2889.
Spargo Salon & Day Spa holds a MOTHER’S DAY OPEN HOUSE April 19 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.). Stop in and sample a taste of their indulgent offerings, enter to win signature spa services, check out affordable Mother’s Makeover and Mother’s Retreat mini spa packages and pick up a free gift with purchase of any gift card of $125 or more. 1001 Cecelia Dr., Pewaukee, 262- 695-7400, spargospa.com.
Tickets are now on sale for the annual FASHION SHOW LUNCH put on by the Historic Village of Wauwatosa. As last year’s moderator, I can attest that the event is a delightful way to spend time with your best friend, mom, daughter or sister. The fun begins at 11 a.m. with a delicious lunch at Ristorante Bartolotta and continues on with an intimate up close look at spring and summer fashions and accessories from Urban Laundry, Underwood Gallery, Blue Lapin, Heinsight Leather, Magnolia & Co. and Magpie Jewelry. Blooms to be provided by the Flower Lady. Tickets are $39 and going fast so to reserve your seat call 414-771-7910 now.
Over at Artist and Display on April 16 (1 – 3 p.m.) artist Jan Hoefler demonstrates the creative side of PAPERMAKING and on April 17 (6:30 p.m.) artist/author Patti Brady signs her book “Rethinking Acrylic” and speaks on the exploring radical new ways to exploit the versatile medium. RSVP for the lecture and receive a $5 coupon good toward the purchase of Golden products. 9015 W. Burleigh, 414-442-9100, artistanddisplay.com.
CHECK OUT
Through April 12 at Luci: Buy any one top or dress and get 40 percent off another, buy a pair of jeans and your second pair is half off (VIP members can count on an additional 5 percent off). 532 N. Water St. And 4404 N. Oakland Ave., 414-226-0114.
April 8-11 at Fred: Save 15 percent on any purchase of $100 or more. Also ask about the exculsive 25 percent savings Enhancing Light (ellasers.com) is offering Fred customers throughout the month of April on services like tattoo removal, micoderm abrasion, cellulite reduction, laser hair removal and more. 524 N. Water St., 414-273-3733, fredboutique.com.
Though April 11 Luscious: 50 percent off select spring fashions for curvaceous ladies. 4407 N. Oakland, Shorewood, 414-967-7760.
Don’t miss this week’s Culture Club for a review of Next Act Theater’s production of The Pavilion.
