MARCH, 2004 - Special Events

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HALF-PRICE TICKETS, 275 E. Wisconsin Ave. just inside the main entrance of The Shops of Grand Avenue, beginning this month will offer half-price, same-day tickets to special events in Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin. For additional information, call 687-7925.

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 CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Ongoing activities include Krafty Kids, ages three and up, 11 a.m. Thursday; Puppet Play, all ages, 11:30 a.m. Saturday; A Tisket, A Tasket, ages three and up, 2 p.m. Friday; Tot Time, ages one to three years and parent or caregiver, 11 a.m. Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday & Saturday. 291-0888.

GOLD DOLLAR TOURS, daily; Departing downtown Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Hyatt Regency and Pfister hotels, tours showcase Milwaukee beginning at 10 a.m. at the Hilton. Also shuttles to Mayfair Mall from downtown hotels at 9:15 a.m., returning at 1:30 p.m. For reservations, call 321-8940.

WALKING TOURS, Saturdays at 1 p.m. Explore the early history of downtown Milwaukee as seen from the glass skywalk system. Meet in front of statue in the Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Presented by Historic Milwaukee, Inc. 277-7795.

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE, Fridays through May 14; Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Play Mother Goose nursery rhyme games and act out stories in these workshops that help teach math and build language skills. 2 p.m. 390-5437.

FIRST FRIDAYS ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION, March 5, Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Entertainment by a Celtic group, The Stone Ring, plus free appetizers, cash bar and docent-led tours. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 224-3200.

JOURNAL SENTINEL GOLF PLUS SHOW, March 5-7; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Exposition Center, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. Participate in clinics, view the latest equipment and test golf skills against professional athletes like Green Bay Packer Donald Driver.

EDIBLE FLOWERS, March 6; Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr. in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners. Join Bartolotta Restaurant Group Chef Brandon Wolff to learn about dishes that involve edible flowers. Registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. 525-5650.

GRAND VIENNESE BALL, March 6; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Benefit for UWM Peck School of the Arts features dancing to symphony orchestra. 6:30 p.m.-midnight. 229-6116.

INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVALS WINTER POW-WOW, March 6-7; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Products Pavilion. Dancing and singing, plus marketplace and more. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 604-1000.

INTERNATIONAL WINE TASTING, March 7; Milwaukee Athletic Club, 758 N. Broadway. Benefit for Arthritis Foundation. 800-242-9945.

PLASTICS AWARENESS MONTH, March 7-28; Discovery World Museum, 800 w. Wells St. Special field trip activities for classrooms and home school groups. 765-9966.

DINE WITH WINE, March 9; Weissgerber's Seven Seas, 1807 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland. “Culinary Excursion Down Under” is the title of this special dinner, with food and wine selections from Australia. 6 p.m. (262) 367-3903.

MARCH MUD PIES, March 9; Boerner Botanical Gardens. Preschoolers invited to create a variety of “recipes.” Registration required. 525-5650.

FERRY & CLAS, MILWAUKEE ARCHITECTS, March 11; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Old World 3rd St. Visually packed lecture by John C. Eastberg, Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion senior historian, on the architectural firm that designed the Pabst Mansion. 7 p.m. Tickets available at the Society; the Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. or call 931-0808.

HISPANIC HERITAGE CENTER GRAND OPENING, March 12; United Community Center, 1028 S. Ninth St. 5-7 p.m. 384-3100.

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL SPORTS SHOW, March 12-21; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Exposition Center. See KEY Online Cover Feature.

ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE & PARTY, March 13; Downtown Milwaukee. 120-unit parade that includes floats, marching bands, pipe and drum corps and local celebrities. 12:30 p.m. 276-6696.

GALLERY TALK, March 16; Milwaukee Art Museum. Discussion of The Incisive Imagination: Jacques Callot and His Contemporaries. 224-3200.

JEWEL-OSCO NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, March 18; Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Once a month, the museum is open in the evening with free admission. 390-5437.

CANVASBACKS WAREHOUSE SALE, March 18-20; Canvasbacks Headquarters, 224 W. Washington St. Spring sale of leading Milwaukee-based manufacturer of women's sportswear. Just around the corner from Canvasbacks Company Store, 1039 S. 2nd St., one block north of Rockwell Clock Tower. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, March 18; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

SUPER COMPUTER SALE, March 19-21; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Products Pavilion. 800-884-3247.

THE MIGHTY MEZZO FOR KIDS! March 20; Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Workshop presented by the Florentine Opera. 390-5437.

WEARABLE ART SHOW, March 20; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Jewelry, clothing, and accessories created by talented artisans. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 262-377-9620.

WEATHER DAY, March 20; Discovery World Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Fun-filled weather activities. Meet meteorologists and win prizes. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 765-9966.

CEDAR CREEK WINERY OPEN HOUSE, March 20-21; Cedar Creek Winery, Cedar Creek Settlement, N70 W6340 Bridge Rd. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Showcases award-winning wines, live music, tours, barrel tasting, cooking-with-wine demos, and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 262-377-8020.

SNAKE DAYS, March 20-21; Milwaukee Public Museum. See live snakes and reptiles, and learn about the roles reptiles play in the natural world. 278-2728.

GALLERY TALK, March 23; Milwaukee Art Museum. Discussion of The Slipware Traditions in the Decorative Arts Gallery. 1:30 p.m. 224-3200.

MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM, March 23; Milwaukee Art Museum. Pianist Jeffrey Hollander performs the music of Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael. 5:30 p.m. 224-3200.

A SEUSS CELEBRATION! March 25; Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Seussentennial Imagination Tour celebrates 100 years of Dr.Seuss in a performance/workshop. Free, but pre-registration required. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 390-5437.

GREAT MIDWEST LOG HOME & TIMBER FRAME SHOW, March 25-28; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Exposition Center. 800-884-3247.

MILWAUKEE HOME & GARDEN SHOW, March 25-28; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Exposition Center. 800-884-3247.

SPRING LING FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL, March 26-28; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Products Pavilion. 800-884-3247.

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