MAY 2005 - 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

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.

THE TOUR OF A LIFETIME, through Nov. 12; Ten Chimneys, S43 W31575 Depot Rd., Genesee Depot. Home of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, with original furnishings. 262-968-4110.

TALIESIN, May through fall. Spring Green, one hour west of Madison and 2.5 hours from Milwaukee. Tour the 600-acre estate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Special tours for families this year. 877-588-7900.

WEEKEND EXPLORATIONS, April 30-May 1, May 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29; Discovery World, Museum Center, corner of 7th and Wells Sts. 765-9966.

GARDEN WALKS, May 4 (Magnolias), May 11 (Spring Bulbs); Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr. Boerner Dr. Garden Walks are free and start at 5:30 p.m.in the atrium of the Education and Visitors Center. 525-5653.

PATTI LABELLE, May 4; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Part of the Smart Talk Women’s Lecture Series. 7:30 p.m. 273-7206.

FIESTA CINCO DE MAYO, May 5; Nomad World Pub, 1401 E. Brady St. 5 p.m.

ITALIAN WINEMAKER DINNER, May 5; Dream Dance Restaurant, Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Caterina Dei, Owner of the Azienda Agricola Dei winery in Montepulciano, Tuscany, and Enrica Scavino, daughter of Enrico Scavino, owner and winemaker of the Paolo Scavino Estate in Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont, will join diners at a special meal prepared by Dream Dance Chef de Cuisine Jason Gorman. Open at 6:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Reservations required (847-7783).

FIRST FRIDAY, May 6; Milwaukee Art Museum 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Live Latin music supports a Cinco de Mayo theme. Tours exhibits, cash bar and appetizers. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 224-3200.

MILWAUKEE PRESS CLUB’S GRIDIRON DINNER, May 7; Wyndham Milwaukee Center Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave. Oldest press club in the nation recognizes William L. (Bill) Allen, recently retired editor of National Geographic, and Milwaukee civic leader Michael Cudahy. 5:30 p.m. 588-9571 for reservations.

PETER RABBIT’S SPRING FLING, May 7; Boerner Botanical Gardens. Preregistration required, 525-5653.

THE MOTHER OF ALL ART CRAWLS, May 7; Historic Downtown Waukesha.
(I-94 exit #295, south to Bartow, left on Bartow, right on Main St. 4-10 p.m. 262-549-6154.

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO, May 8; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Ave. Special events and activities are planned. Visit Heinemann’s restaurants, where coupons for free admission for Moms are available. 256-5414.

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE BBCM, May 8; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Free admission for moms. 390-KIDS.

GROWING GARDENERS, May 10, 14. Boerner Botanical Gardens. Session for ages 3, 4 and 5. 525-5653.

MILWAUKEE SPRING HORSE SHOW, May 12-15; Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave.

INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY, May 14; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Special activities planned 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 256-5414.

EAST SIDE TOUR, May 14; Tours homes, churches, St. Mary’s Hospital and the Water Tower offered by Historic Milwaukee. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 277-7795.

ARMED FORCES WEEK MILITARY DISPLAY, May 14 & 15: 128th Air Refueling Wing at General Mitchell International Airport this year hosts the annual free military display, “A Grateful Nation Salutes Its Defenders. Vintage aircraft and modern equipment make this a popular family event. Parking at the Milwaukee Area Technical College South Campus, 6665 S. Howell Ave., with a free shuttle bus to and from the display. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. 482-6100.

ANNUAL GEM, MINERAL AND FOSSIL SHOW, May 14 & 15; Hart Park in Wauwatosa (Enter at N. 72nd and W. State Sts.). 48th annual show of the Wisconsin Geological Society features 20 dealers, club sales, exhibits, demos, door prizes and free children’s activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. 771-8668.

THE GRAND EVENT, May 19; 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.

JEWEL-OSCO NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, May 19; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission 5-8 p.m. 390-KIDS.

GALLERY NIGHT ART FESTIVAL, May 20; Downtown Delafield. Art exhibits, meet artist events, carriage rides and shuttle service. 5-10 p.m. 888-294-1082.

RIDE FOR THE ARMED FORCES, May 21; Starts at the Harley-Davidson tour center on W. Capitol Dr. and travels to the Coast Guard Station on the lakefront at Jones Island south of the Hoan Bridge (I-794 South). More than 1,000 Harley riders are expected to participate in the ride beginning at 1 p.m. A memorial service honoring veterans and current members of the Armed Forces will follow the ride at the Coast Guard Station. 482-6100.

MASTER GARDENERS PLANT SALE, May 21; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 266-7000.

FFA BLUE AND GOLD LIVESTOCK SHOW, May 21-22; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 266-7000.

WISCONSIN STATE TEN CHIMNEYS DAY, May 26; Ten Chimneys, S43 W31575 Depot Rd., Genesee Depot. 262-968-4110.

BYE, BYE BIG RED DOG! May 27-29; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Final weekend of a popular exhibit. 390-5437.

PAINT HORSE SHOW, May 27-29; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 266-7000.

MAXWELL STREET DAYS, May 29; Firemen’s Park, Washington Ave., just north of downtown Cedarburg. Flea market celebraes its 39th year. Gates open at 6 a.m. 88-426-7382.

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION, May 30; Vietnam Memorial, Veterans Park and War Memorial Center. Parade starts at 2 p.m. at 4th and Kilbourn Ave., Wreath-laying ceremony at 3:45 p.m, at War Memorial Center. POW MIA balloon launch at 4 p.m. at Vietnam Memorial Veterans Park War Memorial Center, Band Concert at 5 p.m. at War Memorial Center.

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