The Rose Ensemble: a vocal consort specializing in Renaissance music. Concert at Peninsula School of Art. $30 general admission. Call (920) 854-4060 or visit www.musicfestival.com.

Celebrate winter and National Cherry Month at Orchard Country Winery & Market with complimentary wine and product tastings, horse-drawn sleigh rides, live music, food and fun. For updates and info visit: www.orchardcountry.com.

As we age, the ability of the cells of our nervous system to generate or retain memories diminishes, resulting in age-related memory loss. This talk will examine the structures and systems of the brain important to memory and how they function in the retention as well as the loss of memory. Dr. David Bailey will conclude his talk with an explanation of the collaborative research conducted on animals and humans that has led to pioneering treatments for memory loss. This talk is free to the public. For more info, call 920-868-2728 or visit www.dcauditorium.org.

In many different ways, the process of globalization has accelerated in recent years, and the ramifications for the U.S. economy were not always encouraging. This lecture will draw the emerging picture of the world economy, sketches explanations and ventures guesses regarding the future. Dr. Wolfgang Grassl’s discussion will benefit the non-economist on many markets that have now opened to global competition. This lecture is free to the public. For more info, call 920-868-2728 or visit www.dcauditorium.org.

Recent events have thrown new light on a resurgent Russia, an actor on the regional stage. Is the continuing drama surrounding Georgia a sign of things to come or an isolated instance of Russia legitimately protecting its citizens abroad from exploitation? This presentation by Dr. Joe Tullbane seeks to examine the whys of the current conflict and to provoke a discussion…This lecture is free to the public. For more info, call 920-868-2728 or visit www.dcauditorium.org.

Our president-elect will inherit a number of pressing domestic and foreign policy issues from the Bush administration. and one of the most pressing issues will likely be the retirement of one or more members of the U.S. Supreme Court. Dr. Charles Jacobs will explore the future of the Court and it jurisprudence by addressing various questions. Lecture is free to the public. For more info, call 920-868-2728 or visit www.dcauditorium.org.

Songwriter/storyteller/performer Lloyd Michalsen conbines his love for music and spinning yarns in a patchwork of tales and tunes. Growing up in an era of parlor music, families gathered for an evening of old songs and fun and faith, Lloyd recreates that living room environment for his audience. Tickets are $14. For more info, call 920-868-2728 or visit www.dcauditorium.org.