JANUARY 2005 - Special Events

Complete address of sites is listed with first mention. Area codes of phone numbers are 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirm events when possible; listings are subject to change.

POTAWATOMI BINGO CASINO, 1721 W. Canal St. Located minutes from downtown, this two-story entertainment complex offers high-stakes bingo; craps, roulette, blackjack table games, and video and reel slot machines. 500-seat cabaret-style theater and 1,800-seat concert hall host some of the nation’s top performers. Dining options include international buffet, sports bar & grill, fine dining restaurant and snack bars. Open 24 hours a day. Call toll-free, 1-800-PAYS-BIG or visit www.paysbig.com

THE STORY OF JEREMY PROPHET, Jan. 6; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Colonial Williamsburg storyteller Dr. Rex Ellis brings to life this firsthand account of life during the time of George Washington as told by a manservant in the Washington family. 224-3200.

2005 HOME BUILDERS EXPO, Jan. 6-9; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 908-6001.

THE SCIENCE BAG, 8 p.m. Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 & 2 p.m. Jan. 16 only; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Physics Bldg., Rm. 137, E. Kenwood Blvd. and N. Cramer St. Family-friendly performances that both educate and entertain. “Bouncing Balls to Bursting Bacteria: Consequences of Crosslinking by Alan Schwabacher, chemistry. 229-4452.

FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO, Jan. 8; Milwaukee County Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Sponsored by Bank One. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 256-5414.

WONDERFUL WORLD OF WEDDINGS, Jan. 8-9; Wisconsin Expo Center, State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 800-367-5520.

ADVENTURE WEEKEND: DINOS, Jan. 8-9; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W Wells St. Hands-on learning with crafts,
puzzles, and games. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 278-2702.

WORLD OF WHEELS CUSTOM CAR SHOW, Jan. 14-16; Wisconsin Expo Center, State Fair Park. Cars, bikes and trucks. 248-373-1700.

ADVENTURE WEEKEND: PEACE, Jan. 15-16; Milwaukee Public Museum. Crafts, puzzles, and games. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
278-2702.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION, Jan. 17; Milwaukee Public Museum. Peace Tree Ceremony at 10 a.m., Ko-Thi Dance Company performances Jan. 17-19 at 11:30 a.m., reservations required. 278-6170.

GALLERY NIGHT AND DAY, Jan. 21-22; Downtown Milwaukee. Gallery hopping Friday night and all day Saturday throughout downtown. Free parking in Historic Third Ward parking structures, 212 N. Milwaukee St. and 225 E. Chicago St. Friday night from 5-9 p.m. ride the Gallery Night Xpress, a 20-passenger bus. 271-1416.

ICE SCULPTING COMPETITION, Jan. 21-22; locations throughout downtown Milwaukee. Local artists compete for cash and prizes, with sculpting 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Jan. 21. 271-1416.

MMDA WISCONSIN BOAT SHOW, Jan. 21-30; Wisconsin Expo Center, State Fair Park. State’s largest boat show.
800-367-5520.

CURE FOR CABIN FEVER ANTIQUE SHOW, Jan. 22-23; Cedarburg Community Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. More than 20 regional antique dealers, and the 20-plus antique stores in the Cedarburg area. 800-237-2874.

WEDDING PLANNER AND GUIDE BRIDAL SHOW, Jan. 22-23; Midwest Airlines Center. 908-6000.

WISCONSIN KENNEL CLUB 90TH ANNUAL DOG SHOW AND OBEDIENCE TRIAL, Jan. 22-23; Midwest Airlines Center. Thousands of dogs representing hundreds of breeds. 908-6001.

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS 100 YEARS OF DISNEY’S MAGICAL MOMENTS, Jan. 26-30; US Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. 7 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 3 & 7 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Sun. 276-4545.

159th BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE, Jan. 27; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Press Club throws this annual not-to-be missed bash. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 588-9571.