APRIL, 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 287-0366.

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. Special Spring Break workshops April 12-16 at 1 p.m. 390-5437.

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 THURSDAY, April 1; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. “The Quest for Immortality” (see pgs. 8-9) is open for special evening hours until 9 p.m. 278-2728 for timed entry tickets.

40TH ANNUAL COIN SHOW, April 1-3; Four Points Hotel Sheraton, 4747 S. Howell Ave. at Mitchell International Airport. Held by South Shore Coin Club. 3-8 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 384-7966.

FIRST FRIDAYS, April 2; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Entertainment by a reggae group, “Black n’ White,” free appetizers, cash bar and docent-led tours. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 224-3200.

SCIENCE BAG, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 18 at 2 p.m.; Room 137, Physics Building, 1900 E. Kenwood Blvd. A series of lectures at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee that makes science family-friendly and entertaining. April topic is "In the Garden with Charles Darwin: His Botanical Exploits." 229-4561 or 229-4602.

FAMILY FREE DAY, April 3; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. 771-3040

EASTER BONNET PARADE, April 3; Cedarburg. Parade, Easter egg hunt, and chocolate Eggstravaganza. 10:30 a.m. parade, 12:30-2:30 p.m. photos. 800-237-2874.

KIDSFEST, April 3; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. 10 a.m.-5p.m. 800-884-FAIR.

SPRING CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW, April 3-4; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. 300 art, craft and gift exhibitors. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 321-2100.

EGYPTIAN JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP, April 4; Milwaukee Public Museum. 1-3 p.m. Cost $50, reservations required,
278-2728.

GALLERY TALK, April 6; Milwaukee Art Museum. 1:30 p.m.
224-3200.

2004 GARDEN LECTURE SERIES, April 7 & 21; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2200 N. Terrace Ave. 7 p.m.
271-3656.

EGG DAY, April 10; Milwaukee County Zoo. Sponsored by McCormick and Roundy’s Pick ‘n Save. Designed for families, the day includes a parade at 2 p.m., hunt for tokens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and entertainment, 771-3040.

SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES; April 12-16; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Open Monday, April 12 during Spring Break, special workshops every day at 1 p.m. Reservations required, 390-5437, ext. 200.

DINO DAYS, April 12-16; Milwaukee Public Museum. Dino fun for the whole family. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 278-2702.

EGYPT ARRIVES AT THE MUSEUM, April 13; Milwaukee Public Museum. Part of the Luncheon Lecture Series, features museum curator discussing how museum prepared for its biggest exhibition. 11 a.m. $15. Reservations required, 278-2728.

SPRING WORKSHOPS, April 13-15; Discovery World Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Reservations required. 765-9966.

PARTY TO THE MAX: EGYPT, April 15; Milwaukee Public Museum. includes after hours entry to exhibit, “Mysteries of Egypt” at the Imax, “Quest for Immortality” exhibit, food and drink. Reservations recommended, 278-2728.

GALLERY NIGHT AND DAY, April 16-17; Gallery hopping Friday night and all day Saturday throughout downtown. Free parking in the Historic Third parking structures at 212 N. Milwaukee St. and 225 E. Chicago St. Friday night 5-9 p.m. ride the Gallery Night Xpress, a 20-passenger bus that makes a continuous loop from the Third Ward to East Town to the Milwaukee Art Museum with stops every 15 minutes. 271-1416, 273-1173 or 224-3841.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS FAIR, April 17; Milwaukee Public Museum. Live animals, hands-on activities and representatives from 40 environmental organizations. 278-2702.

WORLD-ORIENTED EXPO, April 17; Marian Center for Nonprofits, 3211 S. Superior St. (South of east end of Oklahoma Ave). Learn about multicultural international resources with info on student exchange, travel exchange, academic resources, ethnic dinners, international volunteer opportunities, fair trade gifts from developing countries, and more 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 262-542-4026.

FAMILY SING-A-LONG, April 17; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. With Ken Barron. 2 p.m. 390-5437.

DINO DAYS, April 19-23; Milwaukee Public Museum. Dinosaur related fun for the whole family. 278-2718.

KIM PHUC, April 21; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Part of the From the Heart women’s lecture series. This woman’s photo as a nine-year-old victim of the Vietnam War was the war’s most memorable image. 6 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. lecture. 273-7206.

MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM, April 20; Milwaukee Art Museum. Jeffrey Hollander plays the music of America at the turn of the century. 5:30 p.m. 224-3200.

THE RIDDLE OF ROYAL MUMMIES, April 22; Milwaukee Public Museum. Part of the Egyptian Lecture Series. 5 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. lecture. Fee, reservations required, 278-2728.

UWM GALA TRIBUTE TO TEACHING, April 22; Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St. Community leaders honor their teachers. 5:30 p.m. Reservation deadline April 12, 229-6554.

GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION, April 22, 24; Milwaukee Art Museum. Discussion of excerpts from classic 19th century literature held in the galleries. Required reading packets sent in advance of programs. 224-3826.

CARE FOR CRITTERS PROGRAM, April 23; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Presented by Zoological Society of Milwaukee. 10 a.m. 390-5437.

MIDWEST CLASSIC ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW, April 23-25; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park. 800-884-FAIR.

GUN SHOW, April 23-25; Wisconsin Products Pavilion, Wisconsin State Fair Park. 800-884-FAIR.

KEN DRUSE, April 24; Boerner Botanical Gardens Education and Visitor Center, 9400 Boerner Dr. in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners. This nationally known garden book author and photographer speaks about his new book. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 525-5650.

MOTHER GOOSE TEA, April 24; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. The whole family can join Mother Goose for famous tarts and hot-cross buns, plus nursery-rhyme inspired fun. 1-3 p.m. 390-5437.

FAMILY SUNDAYS, April 25; Milwaukee Art Museum. Fun with kaleidoscopes is the theme for gallery activities, hands-on demonstrations and prize drawings. Noon-4p.m. 224-3200.

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