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MARCH 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
SKYWAUKEE WALKING TOUR, through May 28; Shops of Grand Avenue. Tours by Historic Milwaukee meet at statue inside the Plankinton Arcade (ground level, between TJ MAXX and Linens ‘n Things) to explore the city’s history via the glass skywalk system. 277-7795. Saturdays at 1 p.m.
DEGAS LECTURE SERIES, March 3, 10; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 224-3200.
FIRST FRIDAY, March 5; Milwaukee Art Museum. Live music, tours of Degas Sculptures exhibits, cash bar and appetizers. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 224-3200.
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL GOLF PLUS SHOW, March 4-6; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. Largest golf show in the state housing over 90,000 square feet of exhibits.1-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 727-8841.
THE SCIENCE BAG, 8 p.m. Fridays, March. 4, 11, 18, 25; & 2 p.m. Sun., March 13; UWM, Physics Bldg., Rm. 137, E. Kenwood Blvd. and N. Cramer St. Family-friendly performances that both educate and entertain. “Howling Hurricanes and Twisting Tornados” What makes wild winds blow” by Bart Adrian, atmospheric sciences-Continuing Education and Fox 6-TV meteorologist. 229-4452.
FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO, March 5; Milwaukee County Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Sponsored by Bank One. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 256-5414.
28TH ANNUAL SPRING CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW, March 5-6; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. Over 300 art, craft and gift exhibitors. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 321-2100.
INDIAN SUMMER MIDWINTER POWWOW, March 5-6; Wisconsin State Fair Park. Traditional pow-wow with grand entries at 1 and 7 p.m. on Sat. and 1 p.m. on Sun. Indian market, traditional food, Aztec Dancers, Michael Jacobs on guitar. Prayer Ceremony on Sunday at 10 a.m., with free entry for those who attend. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 604-1000.
DINE WITH WINE EVENING, March 8; Weissgerber’s Seven Seas, 1806 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland, presents “A Trip to Northern Italy.” Cocktails 6-7 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Call 262-367-3903 for reservations.
23rd ANNUAL
TASTE OF MILWAUKEE, March 10; Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, 333 W. Kilbourn
Ave. Featurng over 20 of Milwaukee’s finest restaurants.
5:30-8:30 p.m.
329-4500.
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL SPORTS SHOW, March 11-20; Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair. Nearly 500 exhibitors of marine products, sporting goods, fishing tackle, vehicles and travel destinations. 800-472-2070.
ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S PARADE, March 12; Downtown Milwaukee. 120 units includes floats, marching bands, pipe and drum corps and local celebrities. 276-6696.
BEHIND THE SCENES WEEKEND AT THE ZOO, March 12-13; Milwaukee County Zoo. 256-5414.
CHRIS CARMICHAEL, March 12; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. Trainer of World Champion Lance Armstrong presents interactive lecture. 8 p.m. 286-3663.
THE GRAND EVENT, March 17; The Shops of Grand Avenue. $5 charge includes beer, wine and spirits tasting; food; two hours parking in the Grand Avenue ramp; collectible glass and door prizes. 5:30-7 p.m. 224-0655.
CEDAR
CREEK WINERY OPEN HOUSE, March 19-20; Cedar Creek Winery, N70 W6340
Bridge Rd. The annual event showcases the newest award-winning wines
from Cedar Creek Winery. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.
800-827-8020.
WEARABLE ART SHOW,
March 19; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave. Unique
jewelry, clothing and accessories by
over 40 regional artists.
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
800-237-2874.
REALTORS HOME & GARDEN SHOW, March 25-April 3; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. Over 9,000 square feet of landscaped gardens, home decorating showcase and hundreds of exhibitors. 778-4929.
EGG DAY, March 26; Milwaukee County Zoo. Presented by McCormick and Pick ‘n Save. Activities include a colorful parade. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 771-3040.
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