MAY 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.

THE TOUR OF A LIFETIME, through Nov. 11; Ten Chimneys, 543 W31575 Depot Rd., Genesee Depot. Home of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn F ontanne, with original furnishings. 262-968-4110.

OPENING OF BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS, May 1; 9400 Boerner Dr. in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners. Open to the public 8 a.m.-sunset. 525-5600.

DINE WITH WINE, May 2; Weissgerber’s Seven Seas, 1807, Nagawicka Rd., Hartland. “Dine With Tapas & Wine.” Multi-course specially planned dinner, complemented by elegant wines, strolling musicians. 262-367-6877
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WISCONSIN BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO, May 3-4; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Expo Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. 266-7000.

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION, May 5; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Mexican-themed activities include a parade, songs and creating a maraca. 390-5437.

FIRST FRIDAY, May 5; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. “Cinco de Mayo” is the theme. Cash bar, free appetizers. 5:30-10 p.m. 224-3200.

CINCO DE MAYO, May 5; Latino Arts Inc. Auditorium and Gallery, United Community Center, 1028 S. 9th St. Salute to the strides that the women of Mexico have made in the arts. 5 p.m. opening reception for “Eugenia Perez del Toto: Paintings: and 7 p.m., America’s first all-female mariachi show band, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. 384-3100.

PETER RABBIT’S SPRING FLING, May 6; Boerner Botanical Gardens. 10 a.m.-noon. Take a “story walk,” meet Beatrix Potter and create a planting to take home with you. 525-5600.

SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL, May 6; Hales Corner’s Lutheran Church, 12300 W. Janesville Rd., Hales Corners. 16th annual event presented by Nordic Council of Wisconsin. Sales, entertainment, exhibits, genealogy sessions, food and children’s activities. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 414-421-0666 or 262-895-6419.

ASTRONOMY DAY, May 6; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Staffers from Astronomy Magazine and other astronomers help demonstrate types of telescopes, create personal star charts, etc. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

CAFE SOPRA MARE, May 7; Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Ave. Museum opens early for coffee, served at the Bella Caffe and live fortepiano performance. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 271-3656.

WALKING GARDEN CLASS, May 10, 17, 24, 31; Boerner Botanical Gardens. 6 p.m. 525-5600.

GET UP AND DANCE, May 11; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Ballroom dancing as an exercise option. 7-8 p.m. dance exhibition, 8-10 p.m. open dancing. Registration and info, 888-863-5502.

NAVIGATING THE ARTS – ART WALK, May 12-13; downtown Port Washington. More than 25 artists display their work throughout the downtown area. Interactive art activities for children and adults, free trolley rides. Extended retail hours, tastings and treats, live entertainment. 5-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 262-305-4220.

RED, WHITE & BLADES - ON BROADWAY, May 12 - 14; Kern Center Ice Arena of Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1245 N. Broadway, hosts more than 100 of Southeastern Wisconsin's finest amateur figure skaters in the Wisconsin Skating Club's 41st annual ice show. Performances 7 p.m. May 12 & 13, matinees at 2 p.m. May 13 & 14. 414-315-4750.

MUCH ADO ABOUT QUILTING, May 13; Nicolet High School, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd. Special exhibit to show quilts made with fabric scraps from some of the recent Milwaukee Rep productions. These quilts will be hung next to the actual costumes from the productions. 351-0296.

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO, May 14; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Free admission for mothers, sponsored by Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort 256-5412.

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE GARDENS, May 14; Boerner Botanical Gardens. Mothers receive a free gift at the gift shop. 525-5600.

MOTHER’S DAY, May 14; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission for moms. 390-5437.

JACKI LEYDEN, May 16; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Popular radio personality talks working for WIND in Chicago, her best-selling memoir -- "Daughter of the Queen of Sheba" -- and growing up in a small Wisconsin town. Open to the public with proceeds supporting WUWM. 8 p.m. 414-270-1225.

CLASSIC MOVIES IN A CLASSIC MANSION, May 17, 24; Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave. “The Student Prince” 5/17, “The Pirates of Penzance” 5/24. 6:30-10 p.m. Free with general admission. 278-8295.

MUSEUM DAY AT THE MANSION, May 18; Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. In recognition of Wisconsin Museums Week, standard tour guests can tour the third floor, which has never been open to the public, meet the museum staff and learn about their jobs. 931-0808.

NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT AT BETTY BRINN, May 18; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission 5-8 p..m., sponsored by Jewel-Osco. 390-5437.

54th ANNUAL SYTTENDE MAI FESTIVAL, May 19-21; Stoughton, Wis. Celebrate Norwegian Independence Day with food, costumes, and traditions; live music and dance performances; two parades; arts and crafts fair; canoe races; ugly troll contest; quilt show; Syttende Mai run/walk and more. Fun for the whole family! www.stoughtonwi.com, 888-873-7912.

OUTDOOR SEASONAL FARMERS MARKET OPENS, May 20; Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY, May 20; Milwaukee County Zoo. Sponsored by Kaytee, features talks, games, music and other activities recognizing the importance of migratory birds and their habitats.

GEM, MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW, May 20-21; Hart Park’s Muellner Building, Wauwatosa. Enter at N. 72nd and W. State St. Wisconsin Geological Society’s 49th annual show features 20 dealers, exhibits and activities for children. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 771-8668.

WISCONSIN DAIRY GOAT ASSOCIATION STATE SHOW, May 20-21; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Sheep/Goat Barn.
266-7000.

CHURCH HATS IN MILWAUKEE’S AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY, May 25; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Old World 3rd St. Lecture by Ruth Olson, field researcher, and Corey Coleman, owner, Heads Up Hat Shop.

WHERE’S WALDO? May 27; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Hunt for Waldo, register for prizes, and have your photo taken with this famous kid-friendly pop icon. 390-5437.

MAXWELL STREET DAYS, May 28; Fireman’s Park, Washington Ave., just north of downtown Cedarburg. Antiques, collectibles, crafts. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. 262-377-8412.