MARCH 2006 - Special Events

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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.

2006 GREATER MILWAUKEE AUTO SHOW, through March 5; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Latest models, concept cars and prototypes from all the manufacturers, plus services and accessories. 908-6001.

FIRST FRIDAY, March 3; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Live music, interactive art and docent-led tours of the feature exhibition. 5:30-10 p.m. 224-3200.

THE SCIENCE BAG, 8 p.m. March 3, 10, 27, 24; at 8 p.m., Feb. 12 at 2 p.m.; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Physics Bldg., Rm. 137, E. Kenwood Blvd. and N. Cramer St. “Ingenious Insects: Lessons We Can Learn From Them” by Rebecca Klaper, Great Lakes Water Institute. Family-friendly performances that both educate and entertain. 229-4452.

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL GOLF PLUS SHOW, March 3-5; Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. Midwest’s premier golf show, featuring exhibits, retailers, golf manufacturers, seminars and clinics. 1-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 888-488-4286.

WISCONSIN KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW, March 4-5; Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 608-622-4281.

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

INDIAN SUMMER MIDWINTER POW WOW, March 4-5; Wisconsin State Fair Park. Traditional pow wow with grand entries at 1 and 7 p.m. Sat. and 1 p.m. Sun. Aztec dancers noon & 5 p.m. Sat., hoop dancer 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sun. Market, traditional food. Prayer ceremony on Sun. at 10 a.m. (free entry at that time). Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 604-1000.

RESTORATION CLINIC, March 4-5; Landmarks Gallery, 231 N. 76th St. Free exam and estimates for the conservation and repair of art. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. 453-1620.

INTRO TO STARGAZING, March 6, 13, 20, 27; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Adults and ages 16 and up. Four-session course. 7-9:30 p.m. 278-6985.

CANVASBACKS WAREHOUSE SALE, March 9-11; Canvasbacks, 204 W. Washington St., one block north of the Allen-Bradley Clock. Fashions and fabrics on sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.  384-4484 ext. 224

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL SPORTS SHOW, March 10-19; Wisconsin State Fair Park. Nearly 500 exhibitors of marine products, sporting goods, fishing tackle, vehicles and travel destinations. 2-9 p.m. Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 888-488-4286.

ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S PARADE AND PARTY, March 11; Downtown Milwaukee. 120 units that will include floats, marching bands, pipe and drum corps, and local celebrities. Noon. 276-6696.

BEHIND THE SCENES WEEKEND AT THE ZOO, March 11-12; Milwaukee County Zoo. 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. 256-5411.

ANTIQUE SHOW, March 11-12; Wisconsin State Fair Park.

NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, March 16; Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Free admission from 5-8 p.m., from Jewel-Osco. 390-KIDS.

CEDAR CREEK WINERY AND SETTLEMENT OPEN HOUSE, March 18-19; Cedar Creek Settlement, Cedarburg, corner of Bridge and Washington. Grape vine pruning demo, wine tasting, cooking demos, self guided tours, live music and Artisans’ Charity Auction, plus barrel tasting. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 800-827-8020.

2006 REALTORS HOME & GARDEN SHOW, March 24-April 2; Expo Center, Wisconsin State  Fair Park. Over 9,000 square feet of landscaped gardens, home decorating showcase, displays and demonstratons. 778-4929.

CRAFT FAIR USA, March 25-26; Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. 321-2100.