KEY Milwaukee - Event Calendar

JANUARY 2006 - 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

DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS, Saturdays only through May 31 at 1 p.m. Tours by Historic Milwaukee start at Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. and meet at statue (ground floor) between TJ MAXX and Linens ‘n Things. Two -hour tours. 277-7795.

REGULAR WORKSHOPS, various times; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Tot Time (Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 10:30 a.m., ages 1-3); Puppet Play (Thurs. & Sat. 11:30 a.m., ages 3 and older); Storytime (Fri. & Sat., 10:30 a.m., ages 3 and older), Krafty Kids (Fri., 11:30 a.m., ages 3 and older, $2 materials fee per child). Same-day registration is required on a first-come basis. Most workshops free with regular museum admission. 390-5437.

MILWAUKEE HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL, through Jan. 1; Downtown Milwaukee. Three downtown parks and buildings and streets feature special decorations. Cathedral Square Park, N. Jefferson and E. Wells St.; Pere Marquette Park, W. State and Old World St.; Zeidler Union Square, W. Michigan St. between 3rd and 4th Sts. Jingle Bus to displays operates Thurs.-Sun., 6-9 p.m. Catch the Jingle Bus for $1 at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, 509 W. Wisconsin Ave. 220-4700.

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW, through Jan. 1; Country Springs Hotel, Waukesha, exit I-94 at Hwy T. north & left at Golf Rd. Displays with over a million lights to drive through. Carload admission ($15). 5-10 p.m. daily. 262-970-5000.

LEONARD BEARSTEIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, through Jan. 8. Shops of Grand Avenue atrium, W. Wisconsin Ave. at Old World 3rd St. Conductor “Bearstein” and his 18-piece orchestra of animated bears return to perform on the hour. 224-0655.

HOME BUILDERS EXPO, Jan. 5-8; Midwest Airlines Center. 908-6001.

FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO, Jan. 7; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Sponsored by Jewel-Osco. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 771-3040.

SAMSON STOMP ROMP FOR THE ZOO, Jan. 15; Milwaukee County Zoo. Sponsored by Gatorade and Pick ‘n Save. 8 a.m. registration.

GALLERY NIGHT AND DAY, Jan. 20-21; 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.

WISCONSIN KENNEL CLUB 2006 DOG SHOW & OBEDIENCE TRIAL, Jan. 20; Midwest Airlines Center. 908-6001.

CURE FOR CABIN FEVER ANTQIUE SHOW, Jan. 21-22; Cedarburg Community Center. More than 20 regional dealers offering a variety of high quality unique pieces from furniture to toys, sporting goods, vintge clothing, maps, prints and ore. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 800-237-2874.

BRIDAL SHOW, Jan. 21-22; Midwest Airlines Center. 908-6001.

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