FEBRUARY 2007 - 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

BETTY BRINN WORKSHOPS, various times; Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Same-day registration is required on a first-come basis. Most workshops free with regular museum admission. 390-5437.

SKYWAUKEE TOURS, Saturdays at 1 p.m., through May 26; Meet in front of the statue (street level) between TJ Maxx and Linens ‘n Things inside the Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W.  Wisconsin Ave. Explore the early history of Milwaukee as seen from the modern skywalk system. Presented by Historic Milwaukee, 277-7795.

GERMAN MILWAUKEE: ITS HISTORY, ITS RECIPES, Feb. 1; Miller Inn, 3931 W. State St. Author Trudy Knauss Paridis speaks in presentation for the Museum of Beer and Brewing. 6 p.m. social hour, 7-8 p.m. presentation and booksigning. The museum is scheduled to open later this year in the tasting room of the Milwaukee Brewing Company,  613 S. 2nd St.

GROUNDHOG DAY, Feb. 2; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Join the resident groundhog, Walnut, as she once again makes her annual weather prediction. 11 a.m. 256-5412.

THE SCIENCE BAG, 8 p.m. Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 2 p.m. Feb. 11; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Physics Bldg., Rm. 137, E. Kenwood Blvd. and N. Cramer St. “Monkey in the Mirror: What’s in Your Family Tree?” by Andrew Petto, biological sciences. Family-friendly performances that both educate and entertain. 229-4452.

FIRST FRIDAYS: HEART AND SOUL, Feb. 2; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 5:30-9:30 p.m. 224-3200.

FAMILY FREE DAY, Feb. 3; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. All visitors receive free admission; parking fee remains in effect. Sponsored by Jewel-Osco and Fox 6. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 771-3040.

WINE TASTING PARTY, Feb. 3; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center of Wisconsin, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Includes Silent and Live Auctions, music and more. 6 p.m.-midnight. Phone 345-8800 for reservations.

FINE heART CRAWL, Feb. 3; Downtown Waukesha. Art, food, live music. 262-524-7195.

DISNEY ON ICE, Feb. 7-11; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave.. Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey takes them around the globe to visit Disney characters in Hawaii, in Never Land, under the sea and in London. 276-4545.

MILWAUKEE NARI SPRING HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW, Feb. 8-11; Wisconsin Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., enter Gate 1 from Greenfield Ave. More than 300 home improvement and remodeling exhibitors display info on the newest products, trends, and services for the home in more than 600 booth spaces. 771-4071.

MUSKY EXPO, Feb. 9-11; Wisconsin Products Pavilion at Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St. (enter Gate 5 from 84th St.) See and buy the latest fishing gear and talk with the state’s top guides.

VALENTINE ICE CREAM SOCIAL, Feb. 10; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Sponsored by Jewel-Osco. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 390-5437.

VINTAGE WEDDING DRESS SHOW, Feb. 10; Central Seventh Day-Day Adventist Church, 2229 N. Terrace Ave. Presented by Milwaukee County Historical Society and Goodwill Industries.2-5 p.m. 273-8288.

CEDARBURG WINTER FESTIVAL, Feb. 10-11; Downtown Historic Cedarburg. Cedarburg’s 33rd annual winter festival features a variety of family activities. 800-237-2874.

ST. MONICA SOCIETY ANTIQUE SHOW, Feb. 10-11; 5600 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. 30 dealers featuring a broad array of items, from furniture to jewelry. 1 p.m. antique workshops. Tea Room and raffle. 750-1054..

SEVEN SEAS DINE WITH WINE DINNER, Feb. 13; Weissgerber’s Seven Seas Restaurant on Lake Nagawicka (1807 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland). “Valentine’s Extravaganza” theme brings special wines served with a multi-course meal in a festive, relaxing atmosphere. 6:30 p.m. 262-367-3903.

MILWAUKEE BOAT SHOW, Feb.  15-18; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. See the latest models and boating gear. 908-6001.

BETTY BRINN NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, Feb. 15; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission. 5-8 p.m. 390-5437.

MILWAUKEE RV SHOW, Feb. 15-18; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. 463-7640.

STORY TIME IN THE GALLERIES, Feb. 17; Milwaukee Art Museum. 10:30 a.m. 224-3200.

TRIPOLI SHRINE CIRCUS, Feb. 22-25; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. 908-6092.

WOODWORKING SHOW, Feb. 23-25; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. Products, exhibitors, demonstrations and the latest inventions. 800-826-8257.

2007 Greater Milwaukee Auto Show, Feb. 24-March 4; Midwest Airlines Center. Check out all the latest models, concept cars and prototypes from all the manufacturers, plus services, accessories and more. 908-6001.