Fine whiskeys
Thursday, Dec. 17
The Malt House, 2609 E Washington Ave., is featuring a sampling of six super-premium whiskies: Ardbeg Corryvrecken, The Macallan 18-year, Springbank 18-year, Four Roses Small Batch Ltd. 2015, George T. Stagg 2015, and Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17-year. The flight is available for $30.
Pancakes with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 19, 9-11 am
Pancakes and Santa! You can even show up in your pajamas! There will be laughter and, for some little ones, tears. There will be elves, and photos. More importantly for our purposes, there will be a traditional breakfast buffet (eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes) and a kid-sized pancake buffet. It’s at the Edgewater’s Grand Ballroom. Tickets ($23/13+, $10 ages 3-12) are available through theedgewater.com/events/pjs-pancakes-breakfast-with-santa/.
Brunch with the Sugar Plum Fairy
Sunday, Dec. 20, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
A brunch buffet with all the characters from The Nutcracker, with live music from the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, photos with the dancers, face painting and craft-making. Proceeds benefit Dane County Head Start/Movement in Your World workshops. At the Concourse Hotel, 1. W. Dayton St. Tickets ($45/13+, $35 12 and under) through madisonballet.org/eventtickets/nutcrackerbrunch.
