Wisconsin Artisan Cheese Series

Enjoy a monthly evening of cheese tasting and storytelling with Jeanne Carpenter, Founder of Wisconsin Cheese Originals, an organization dedicated to telling the story of Wisconsin’s artisan and farmstead cheese renaissance. Each class costs $22 and seats must be reserved in advance at www.wicheeseclass.com. Classes each include a tasting and storytelling of four Wisconsin artisan cheeses, a glass of wine, and appetizer. Attendees should arrive by 6:45 p.m. to pick up the evening program and get seated with their complimentary glass of wine.

This month, May 15:

Mother’s Day Special: Celebrating Wisconsin Women Cheesemakers

Brenda Jensen, Anne Topham, Katie Hedrich and Marieke Penterman: four Wisconsin women cheesemakers with enough awards between them to fill a cheese vat. Do women make better cheese? We’ll find out by tasting and hearing the stories of four of the best women-inspired cheeses in Wisconsin.