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APRIL 2006 - 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
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 CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS, various times; Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Tot Time (Tues. & Thurs. 10:30 a.m., ages 1-3); Puppet Play (Wed. & Sat. 11:30 a.m., ages 3 and older); Pre-School Pop-In (Wed. & Fri. 10:30 a.m., ages 3-5); Storytime (Wed. 1 p.m., ages 3 and older), Art Smart! (Fri. 11:30 a.m. ages 3 and older); Betty's Broadway (Sat. 10:30 a.m., ages 4 and older). Same-day registration is required on a first-come basis. Most workshops free with regular museum admission. 390-5437.
2006 REALTORS HOME & GARDEN SHOW, through April 2; Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. More than 9,000 square feet of landscaped gardens, home decorating showcase, displays and demonstrations. 778-4929.
ROSEMALING SHOW, April 1 & 2; Norway House, 7507 W. Oklahoma Ave. Norse Rosemaler’s Association juried show includes Norwegian kafe stoga, demonstrations, sale of woodenware and other Norwegian items. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun. 262-767-2857.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: THE LOST HOMES OF GRAND AVENUE, April 4; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Presented by John Eastberg, resident historian and part of the Spring Lecture Series. 6:30 p.m. 931-0808.
SENIOR DAYS, April 5; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Free admission for visitors 65 and older from 9:30 a.m.-noon. Day includes free refreshments and discounts in the Museum Store. 224-3200.
GRAND REOPENING OF THE MRS. HARRY LYNDE BRADLEY COLLECTION, April 6, 8-9; Milwaukee Art Museum. 224-3200.
FIRST FRIDAY, April 7; Milwaukee Art Museum. “Enter the Dragon” is the theme, with a focus on Chinese culture on the Western world. Cash bar, free appetizers. 5:30-10 p.m. 224-3200.
WHEEL AND SPROCKET BIKE EXPO, April 7-9; Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. 529-6600.
FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO, April 9; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Jewel-Osco supports this monthly free admission day. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 256-5412.
METROPARENT’S KIDS FEST, April 9-10; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Expo Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 259-1884.
WWE PRESENTS RAW, April 10; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. Come see the fallout from WrestleMania 22. 276-4545.
THE MILWAUKEE BEER BARONS, April 11; Pabst Mansion. Presented by John Eastberg, resident historian and part of the Spring Lecture Series. 6:30 p.m. 931-0808.
EGG DAY AT THE ZOO, April 15; Milwaukee County Zoo. Egg Day parade at 2 p.m., crafts, token hunt 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and entertainment. Sponsored by McCormick & Pick’ n Save. 256-5412.
U.S. CHESS FEDERATION 2006 NATIONAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS, April 17-24; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 908-6001.
EIGHT DAYS A WEEK, April 18; Pabst Mansion. Presented by John Eastberg, resident historian and part of the Spring Lecture Series. 6:30 p.m. 931-0808.
GARDEN BROTHERS CIRCUS, April 19-20; Bradley Center. 276-4545.
NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT AT BETTY BRINN, April 20; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission 5-8 p..m., sponsored by Jewel-Osco.
GALLERY NIGHT AND DAY, April 21-22; Downtown Milwaukee. Gallery hopping Friday night and all day Saturday throughout downtown. Free parking in Historic Third Ward parking structures, 212 N. Milwaukee St. and 225 E. Chicago St. Friday night from 5-9 p.m. ride the Gallery Night Xpress, a 20-passenger bus. (The Milwaukee Art Museum is closed Gallery Night for a private event, but open Saturday, April 22) 271-1416.
BARNEY LIVE! THE LET’S GO TOUR, April 22-23; The Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. All-new, live, adventure. 1:30 & 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 908-6001.
FERRY & CLAS: THE ARCHITECTS THAT SHAPED MILWAUKEE’S TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY SKYLINE, April 25; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Presented by John Eastberg, resident historian and part of the Spring Lecture Series. 6:30 p.m. 931-0808.
LAKE HOME AND CABIN SHOW, April 28-30; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Expo Center. 2-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 888-471-1192.
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