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JUNE 2005 - Special Events
June 10-11, United Community Center Fiesta, Walker Square Park, 1-28 S. 9th St. 384-3100.
June 11-12, Pridefest (Gay/lesbian, bisexual, transgender festival), Summerfest Grounds, 272-3378
June 16-29, West Allis Western Days, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave., 302-9901, 262-821-7816
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
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, 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.
KIDS & MUSIC, June 3; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. 10:30 a.m. Featuring a musical storyteller. 390-5437.
RIVERSPLASH, June 3-5; Pere Marquette Park and ten blocks along the Milwaukee River and RiverWalk. Food, fun, fireworks and music. Free admission. 297-9855.
PIRATE WEEKEND, June 3-5; Rotary Park, Port Washington. Re-enactments, music and a marketplace at several locations in Port Washington. 262-284-6652.
CONSERVATION WEEKEND, June 4-5; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Ave. Special events and activities are planned.256-5414.
MILWAUKEE HIGHLAND DAYS, June 4; Old Heidelberg Park, Glendale. Bagpipe bands, Scottish foods, Highland dancing and unique athletic events. 262-796-0807.
RECLAIMING OUR HERITAGE, June 4-5; Milwaukee Soldiers Home. Encampment includes authors, artists, artisans, musicians, cemetery-by-lantern tours (Saturday only). 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 389-4135.
STONE & CENTURY HOUSE TOUR, June 4-5; Cedarburg and surrounding area. Opportunity to view the interiors of several historic homes in the Cedarburg area. 262-375-3676.
JANE SEYMOUR, June 6; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. 7:30 p.m. 273-7206.
AMERICA’S MIDWEST JOB SHOP SHOW, June 8; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave.
BELL OF THE MONTH, June 8; Bast Bell Museum, Germantown Historical Society. Lecture by Curator Eileen Densow. 262-628-3170.
UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER FIESTA, June 10-11; Walker Square Park, 1028 S. 9th St. 6-10 p.m. Fri., noon-10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 384-3100.
PRIDEFEST, June 11-12; Henry Maier Festival Park. Largest Gay/Lesbian, Bisequal and Transgender pride festival in Wisconsin. 11 a.m.-midnight Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 272-3378.
KIRSTEN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY, June 12; Bast Bell Museu;m, Germantown Historical Society. A celebration to bring alive the storybook birtday of Kirsten from the “American Girl” book series. 1-4 p.m. 262-628-3170.
FLAG DAY, June 14; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. 11 a.m. 390-5437.
JEWEL-OSCO NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, June 16; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission 5-8 p.m. 390-KIDS.
WEST ALLIS WESTERN DAYS, June 16-19; Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. Great family entertainment includes music, wood carver display and auction, petting zoo, live wild cats of the world, carnival and midway. 302-9901.
ASIAN MOON, June 17-19; Maier Festival Park. Country’s largest outdoor Pan-Asian celebration, featuring more than a dozen Asian cultures.
LAKEFRONT FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS, June 17-19; Milwaukee Art Museum Grounds. Juried art festival features 189 artists from throughout the country. Sculpture garden, children’s art activities, entertainment, artist demonstrations and food/beverage vendors. Noon-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 224-3854.
BEAD & BUTTON SHOW, June 17-19; Midwest Airlines Center. 800-554-0197.
SUMMER SOULSTICE MUSIC FESTIVAL, June 18; E. North Ave. between N. Oakland and N. Prospect Aves. Celebration with the best of Milwaukee’s original music, crafts and food. 906-8975.
FATHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO, June 19; Free admission for dads, no coupon necessary, courtesy of Chinet and Roundy’s Pick ‘n Save. 256-5412.
FATHER’S DAY AT BBCM, June 19; Free admission for dads. 390-5437.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, June 19; Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. Commemorates the end of slavery with parade and street festival. 372-3770.
ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ROSE, June 22-26; Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr. Special events include afternoon teaq in the garden and rose lecture (June 23), wine and cheese reception (June 26). 525-5653.
WELCOME SUMMER, June 22, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. 390-5437.
POLISH FEST, June 24-26; Henry Maier Festival Park. Summerfest Grounds.
CEDARBURG STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, June 25-26; Historic Cedarburg. 19th annual celebration includes live bands, arts and crafts, strawberry bobbing contest, hayrides, children’s games, wine tasting and Plein Air painters, food. 800-237-2874.
TASTE OF DELAFIELD, June 25; Delafield. Samplings from over ten local restaurants, children’s activities, live music, sidewalk shopping and more. 888-294-1082.
SUNSET ZOOFARI EVENINGS, June 29; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Ave. 256-5414.
SUMMERFEST, June 30-July 10; World’s largest music festival includes musical entertainment on 12 different stages, food from Milwaukee’s restaurants, comedians, children’s play area, daily demonstrations and activities, shopping and more. Big Bang Fireworks June 30. 800-273-3378.
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