Destination Kohler-tucked in the charming village of Kohler, Wisconsin-may be synonymous with championship golf, but each winter, the resort proves it has just as much draw long after the greens are covered in snow. From Dec. 4 through March 1, Blackwolf Run, one of the resort's championship golf courses, undergoes a complete seasonal makeover for Frozen Fairways, transforming the landscape into one of the Midwest's most ambitious cold-weather playgrounds.
This is Drama Masks, a Bay Area performing arts column from a born San Franciscan and longtime theatre artist in an N95 mask. I talk venue safety and dramatic substance, or the lack thereof. As I write this, I have SomaFM's "Jolly Ol' Soul" channel playing in the background. The local indie radio network starts broadcasting its Christmas channels soon after Halloween, because why wait 'til Black Friday when the entire economy is already geared up for the big day beyond it?
This season, step into Hardy's Holiday Village, a full-scale, snow-dusted village filled with cozy shops that immerses guests in festive cheer. At Wrapped in Wonder, enjoy an intimate 90-minute tour of Hardy's Holiday Village, featuring a visit from Santa Claus, a private performance by the elves, a gingerbread house workshop and other exclusive experiences. As evening falls, adults can head to Nightcap, Nemacolin's nightlife hotspot, for Elves After Dark, a cheeky holiday-themed cabaret show.