JUNE, 2004 - 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.

HALF-PRICE TICKETS, 275 W. Wisconsin Ave. just inside the main entrance of The Shops of Grand Avenue offers 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.
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.

HISTORIC MILWAUKEE TOURS, June 1-Oct. 15; various meeting places and times. DAILY, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.—Downtown Thru The Eras, meet at statue inside the Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. SATURDAYS, 10 a.m.—East Town Elegance, meet at Wisconsin Ave. entrance of Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave.; Lake Drive Mansions, meet at N.E. corner of Lincoln Memorial and Lake Drs. Brady Street, meet at NE corner of Humboldt and Brady Sts. SATURDAYS, 1 p.m.—German Heritage, meet at Turner Hall, 1034 N. 4th St. Historic Third Ward, meet at NE corner of Broadway and Chicago St. No tour Aug. 7. Walker’s Point Revisited, meet at M&I Bank, 414 W. National Ave. RiverWalk, meet at Bank One Plaza on the SW corner of Wisconsin Ave. and Water St. SUNDAYS, 1 p.m.—Historic Yankee Hill, meet at lobby of Astor Hotel, 924 E.Juneau Ave. No tour July 4. North Point Mansions, met at park fountain, North Ave. and Lake Dr. No tour July 4. Phone for info on Cemetery Tours (Sundays at 1 p.m.) and Twilight Tours (June 3, 10 and 17 at 6 p.m., presented by Historic Milwaukee, Inc. 277-7795.

KIDZ DAYS AT THE CENTER, June 22-Aug. 27; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Live programming Tuesdays through Fridays on the KidZ Stage or Peck Pavilion featuring a variety of entertainment and educational programs by local, regional and national groups. 273-ARTS.

GALLERY TALK, June 1; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Chris Young, professor of biology at Alverno College, discusses how science relates to the “American Fancy” exhibit. 1:30 p.m. 224-3200.

TEA AND TALK, June 3; Milwaukee Art Museum. Director David Gordon’s wife, Maggi Gordon, speaks on the history of tea making and tea taking, in a rare opportunity to take tea in the elegant Bradley Rooms and a tour of “American Fancy.” Reservations required. 224-3826.

FIRST THURSDAY EVENING HOURS, June 3; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Open for “The Quest for Immortality” exhibit until 9 p.m. Timed entry available until 8:30 p.m. Advance reservations recommended, 278-2728.

FASHION THROUGH THE DECADES, June 3; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Historic fashions and champagne. 5:30-8 p.m. Advance reservations required, 931-0808.

CAJUNFEST, June 4-6; Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. Creole and Cajun cuisine, as well as music ranging from Zydeco to blues and jazz. 476-7303.

PRIDEFEST, June 4-6; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). The largest Gay/Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender pride festival in Wisconsin. 645-3378.

WILDFLOWER WALK, June 5; Old World Wisconsin, Eagle, west of Milwaukee 262-594-2922.

VISITOR APPRECIATION DAY, June 6; Old World Wisconsin. Special $2 per person admission today only. 262-594-2922

RIVERSPLASH, June 5-9; Pere Marquette Park. Three-day celebration along 10 blocks of Milwaukee’s downtown river and RiverWalk is the place to be for food, fun, fireworks and music. 297-9855.

MILWAUKEE HIGHLAND GAMES, June 5; Old Heidelberg Park on the grounds of the Bavarian Inn, 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale (Port Washington Rd. to Lexington Blvd). Bagpipe bands, Scottish foods, Highland dancing and unique athletic events. 262-796-0807.

STONE AND CENTURY HOUSE TOUR, June 5-6; starts at Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Historic Cedarburg. Annual tour featuring unusual private homes and historic buildings. 262-375-3676.

CONSERVATION WEEKEND, June 5-6; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Special activities give ideas for using recycled stuff. Sponsored by Reynolds Wrap and Pick ‘n Save. 256-5412.`

BRUNCH UNDER THE WINGS, June 6; Milwaukee Art Museum. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 224-3200.

GALLERY TALK, June 8; Milwaukee Art Museum. Laurie Winters, curator of earlier European art, leads a tour through the Old Masters Galleries. 1:30 p.m. 224-3200.

GOLDIE HAWN, June 8; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Hollywood leading lady speaks as part of “From the Heart, a Smart Talk Women’s Lecture Series.” 7:30 p.m.
273-7206.

TEA AND TALK, Milwaukee Art Museum. Barbara Brown Lee, MAM chief educator, speaks on “The Who, What and Why of the Bradley Rooms,” visitors take tea there, and then tour “American Fancy.” Reservations required. 224-3826.

EGYPTIAN LECTURE SERIES, Milwaukee Public Museum “From Mumia to Mummy: Mummification in Ancient Egypt” by Salima Ikram, associate professor of Egyptology, American University in Cairo. 7 p.m. 278-2728.

ASIAN MOON FESTIVAL, June 11-13; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds). Pan-Asian celebration. Pan-Asian festival featuring more than a dozen Asian cultures. 483-8530.

LIONS FEST, June 11-13; Thiensville Village Park, Thiensville. 262-512-9358.

ADVENTURE WEEKEND, June 11-14; Milwaukee Public Museum. “Baseball in Wisconsin” is the theme of hands-on activities and take-home crafts for the whole family. 11 a.m.-
3 p.m. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon. 278-2728.

THE EDUCATED EYE LOOKS AT ART, June 12; Milwaukee Art Museum. Talk on the hidden meanings of art. 10 a.m.
224-3293.

FLAG DAY CELEBRATION, June 14; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. 11 a.m. 390-5437.

GALLERY TALK, June 15; Milwaukee Art Museum. Curator leads talk through “Camera and Ink.” 1:30 p.m. 224-3200.

MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM, June 15; Milwaukee Art Museum. Jeffrey Hollander and Trio take visitors south of the border with music of Central and South America. 5:30 p.m. 224-3200.

REGION 10 ARABIAN HORSE SHOW, June 15-20; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 266-7000.

PLANTING PARTY & JEWEL-OSCO NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, June 17; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission. 5-8 p.m. 390-5437.

WEST ALLIS WESTERN DAYS, June 17-20; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 40th anniversary of the event featuring music and entertainment, wood carver display and auction, Children’s Day on Wed., petting zoo, live wild cats of the world, carnival and midway, interactive and education fun for the family.
262-821-7816.

LAKEFRONT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, June 18-20; Milwaukee Art Museum grounds. Award-winning juried art festival sponsored by Friends of Art to benefit the museum. 170 artists from around the country display and sell their jewelry, painting, ceramics, fiber, photography, prints, and more. Sculpture garden, children’s art activities, food and beverage. MAM is open free to festival attendees. Noon-9 p.m. Fri.., 10 a.m.-
7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 224-3854.

POLISH FEST, June 18-20; Maier Festival Park. (See KEY Cover Feature, pages 8-9). 529-2140.

MIDSUMMER MAGIC, June 19; Old World Wisconsin. 6-9 p.m. 262-594-2922.

ADVENTURE WEEKEND: STEPS INTO THE AFTERLIFE, June
19-21; Mock mummification (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) and other hands-on activities. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.& Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon. 278-2702.

JUNETEENTH DAY CELEBRATION, June 19; Martin Luther King Dr. Parade and street festival featuring entertainment and food. 372-3770.

OCTAGON ART FAIR, June 19; St. Mary’s Ozaukee Campus. 90-plus artists at this fine arts and craft fair. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 262-375-1976.

ADVENTURE WEEKEND, June 19-21; Milwaukee Public Museum. Steps in o the Afterlife ties into “The Quest for Immortality” exhibit and is the theme of hands-on activities and take-home crafts for the whole family. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon. 278-2728.

FREE ADMISSION FOR DAD, June 20; Milwaukee Public Museum, 287-2702; Discovery World Museum, 765-9966; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 390-5437.

SUMMERFEST, June 24-July 4; Henry Maier Festival Park. World’s largest music festival features entertainment on 13 different stages, offerings from the area’s restaurants, comedians, children’s lay area, daily demonstrations and activities, and much more. Big Bang fireworks at 10:30 p.m. on June 24.
800-273-3378.

WELCOME SUMMER CELEBRATION, June 25; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. 290-5437.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, June 25-26; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave.
262-375-3676.

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, June 26-27; Historic Cedarburg. Arts and craft fairs, live bands, Plein Air painting contest, strawberry desserts and delicacies, children’s games, contests and hayrides. 800-237-2874.

THE NAUGHTY LADIES OF BEER TOWN TOUR, June 17; River Street. Focus tour presented by Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Call for reservations and information. 277-7795.

POMMERNTAG, June 27; Mequon City Park. Celebrates German heritage with concerts, German dancers ethnic foods and refreshments, cultural exhibits and more. Noon-6 pm. 262-512-9358.

MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM, June 29; Milwaukee Art Museum. Jeffrey Hollander celebrates the life and music of Cole Porter. 5:30 p.m. 224-3200.

SUNSET ZOOFARIS, June 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4; Milwaukee County Zoo. After closing at 5 p.m., the zoo reopens and features live music and all the animals. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase food at the zoo. Sponsored by Tri City National Bank. 6-9 p.m. 256-5412.

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