MARCH 2007 - 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

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.

2007 GREATER MILWAUKEE AUTO SHOW, through March 4; 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 2; 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 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; at 8 p.m., March 11 at 2 p.m.; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Physics Bldg., Rm. 137, E. Kenwood Blvd. and N. Cramer St. Family-friendly performances that both educate and entertain. 229-4452.

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL GOLF PLUS SHOW, March 2-4; Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. 1-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 888-488-4286.

NIGHT FOR IRISH MUSIC, March 3: Milwaukee Athletic Club, 759. Comedian John McGivern and the Trinity Irish Dancers headline this benefit for the Ward Irish Music Archive, the largest public collection of Irish and Irish-American music in the U.S. Visit www.irishfest.com for information or to purchase a ticket.

COMEDYSPORTZ FAMILY SHOW, March 3; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. 345-8800.

WISCONSIN KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW, March 3-4; Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. More than 1,200 dogs representing over 125 breeds. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 608-622-4281.

FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO, March 3; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Sponsored by Jewel-Osco. 9 a.m.-4 :30 p.m. 771-5500.

INDIAN SUMMER MIDWINTER POW WOW, March 3-4; Wisconsin State Fair Park. Traditional pow wow with grand entries at 1 and 7 p.m. Sat. and 1 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.

SHAMROCK IN WESTOWN, March 9; Miller Time Pub, Hilton Milwaukee City Center, 5090 W. Wisconsin Ave. Official St. Patrick’s kick-off party, sponsored by the Westown Association. 276-6696.

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL SPORTS SHOW, March 9-18; 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.

FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION, March 9-10; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Event teams professionals and young people to solve an engineering design problem in a competitive format. 908-6001.

DANCE, COOK AND CREATE: MEXICAN STYLE, March 10; Milwaukee Public Museum. 800 W. Wells St. Ballet Folklorico Nacional Mexicana set the mood for a live cooking demonstration of Mexican cuisine and workshop for Mexican Stamp Designs. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 278-2702.

MASS HONORING ST. PATRICK, March 10; St. Patrick’s Congregation, 1105 S. 7th St. Followed by a pancake fundraiser for the church. 8:30 a.m. 276-6696.

ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S PARADE AND PARTY, March 10; Downtown Milwaukee. More than 120 units including Irish dance groups, pipe and drum corps, and 90 honored guests from the New York Police Department. Noon. 276-6696.

SHAMROCK CLUB POST PARADE PARTY, March 10; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Four stages of continuous entertainment at this family-friendly event. Noon-6 p.m. 276-6696, 345-8800.                                                                                                                                                           

PARADE DAY PARTIES, March 10; Water Street, Plankinton Ave., and Old World 3rd St. 276-6696.

BEHIND THE SCENES WEEKEND AT THE ZOO, March 10-11; Milwaukee County Zoo. 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. 771-5500.

ANTIQUE SHOW, March 10-11; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 1-800-884-FAIR (3247).

SEVEN SEAS DINE WITH WINE DINNER, March. 13; Weissgerber’s Seven Seas Restaurant on Lake Nagawicka (1807 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland). “The Glory of the Austrian Empire” theme means special wines served with a multi-course meal. 6:30 p.m. 262-367-3903.

NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, March 15; Betty Brinn Children's Museum. Free admission from 5-8 p.m. 390-KIDS.

CANVASBACKS WAREHOUSE SALE, March 15-17; 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.-3 p.m. Sat.  384-4484 ext. 224.

THE SHANGRI-LA CHINESE ACROBATS, March 16; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells. St. 286-3663.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY FAMILY PARTY, March 17; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center. 1 p.m.-midnight. 345-8800.

CEDAR CREEK WINERY AND SETTLEMENT OPEN HOUSE, March 17-18; Cedar Creek Settlement, Cedarburg, corner of Bridge and Washington. Grape vine pruning demo, wine tasting, cooking demos, self guided tours, live music and Artisan Charity Auction, plus barrel tasting. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 800-827-8020.

2007 REALTORS HOME & GARDEN SHOW, March 23-April 1; Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. Over 9,000 square feet of landscaped gardens, home decorating showcase, displays and demonstrations. 778-4929.

ERIN GRUWELL, March 29; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Gruwell’s presentation is part of the Smart Talk Lecture Series. She is the school teacher portrayed by Hilary Swank in “The Freedom Writers.” 7:30 p.m. 291-7605.

43rd ANNUAL COIN SHOW, March 29-31; Four Points Hotel Sheraton Milwaukee Airport, 4747 S. Howell Ave. Presented by South Shore Coin Club. Buy, sell, trade coins, paper money, collectibles with large assortment of dealers. 2-7 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 384-7966.

THE POWER OF LIFE, March 30; VP Gallery of Fine Photography, 320 E. Buffalo St. Richard B. Stolley, former editor of LIFE magazine, discusses the 70th anniversary collection featuring works by Margaret Bourke-White, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Andreas Feininger and Carl Mydans. 5-9 p.m. 727-8488.