JUNE 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 by HISTORIC MILWAUKEE, June 10 through Oct. 15. “Downtown Through the Eras” tours daily at 10:15 a.m., starting at Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Meet at statue on ground floor between TJ MAXX and Linens ‘n Things. Two-hour tours. At 10 a.m. Saturdays, tours include East Town Elegance, Lake Drive Mansions and Brady Street. At 1 p.m. Saturdays, tours include German Heritage, Historic Third Ward, Walker’s Point. At 1 p.m. Sundays, Yankee Hill. Twilight Tours 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For Saturday and Sunday tours and Twilight Tours call 277-7795 for starting places.

REGULAR 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, May 2 - Nov. 11; Ten Chimneys, 543 W31575 Depot Rd., Genesee Depot. Home of Broadway legends Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, with original furnishings. 262-968-4110.

CANVASBACKS WAREHOUSE SALE, June 1-3; Canvasbacks, 204 W. Washington Ave., one black north of the Allen-Bradley Clock. Fashions and fabrics on sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. 384-4484, ext. 224.

DOWNTOWN DINING WEEK, June 1-8; downtown Milwaukee. Promotion offers pre-fixe menus at $10 for lunch, $20 for dinner at 30 downtown restaurants. www.milwaukeedowntown.com/diningweek/.

FAR EAST ART FORMS, June 2; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Examine samples of Asian-influenced art forms as seen in scrolls, calligraphy, painting, mask-making and garden design, then create your own artwork. 390-5437.

FIRST FRIDAY, June 2; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Theme is the exhibition Masters of American Comics. Cash bar, free appetizers. 5:30-10 p.m. 224-3200.

RIVERSPLASH, June 2-4; Pere Marquette Park on the east side of the Milwaukee River at State St. Three-day celebration along 10 blocks of Milwaukee’s downtown RiverWalk is the place to be for food, fun, fireworks and music. 297-9855.

PIRATE DAYS, June 2-4; Port Washington. Pirate ship cruises (pre-register), pirate invasion at noon, Sat. Marketplace, children’s area, beer and food tents. 262-284-6652.

MEET THE BREWERS DAY, June 3; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Milwaukee Brewers players, Bernie Brewer and the Klement’s Famous Racing Sausages will be on hand to meet fans. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 224-3200.

MILWAUKEE HIGHLAND GAMES, June 3; Old Heidelberg Park, Glendale. Bagpipe bands, Scottish foods, Highland dancing and unique athletic events. 262-796-0807.

CONSERVATION WEEKEND, June 3-4; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. 771-5500, 771-3040.

RAILROAD DAYS, June 3-4; East Troy Railroad Museum, 2002 Church St., East Troy. Celebrate East Troy and Mukwonago’s unique railroad history with special rides and exhibits. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 262-642-3263.

RECLAIMING OUR HERITAGE, June 3-4; Multi-era encampment at the National Soldier’s Home Historic District on the grounds of the VA Medical Center southwest of Miller Park. Cemetery-by-Lantern Tours on Saturday only. Sponsored by the Soldier’s Home Foundation. Building tours, entertainment daily. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 389-4135.

STONE & CENTURY HOUSE TOUR, June 3-4; Begins at Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. 37th annual tour of six historic properties. 262-375-3676.

MILLER LITE RIDE FOR THE ARTS, June 4; Starting at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St., and running along the lakefront. One of the nation’s largest one-day recreational bike rides supports Milwaukee’s United Performing Arts Fund. Finish line party at the recently renovated Miller Lite Oasis on the Summerfest grounds. Registration begins at 6 a.m. Start times vary according to length of ride (5, 15, 25, 50 or 75 miles). 414-276-7433.

BLOOM FLOWER MARKET, June 4; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Flower market set up in the West Galleria. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 224-3200.

PRINTMAKING DEMONSTRATION, June 4; Milwaukee Art Museum. 1-4 p.m. 224-3200.

GROW TO LOVE GARDENS! June 9; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. 2 p.m. 224-3200.

PRIDEFEST 2006, June 9-11; Henry W. Maier Festival Grounds (Summerfest grounds). 6-10 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-midnight Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 272-3378.

COMIC BOOKS: A MARKETPLACE OF SEQUENTIAL ART, June 11; Milwaukee Art Museum. Day of comic book trading, appraisal and buying. 1-4 p.m. 224-3200.

PUGFEST, June 11; Oelschlaeger-Dallmann Legion Post Hall & Grounds, 9327 Shepard Ave., Oak Creek. Pug dog owners gather to benefit Pug Rescue program. East at Ryan Road exit of I-94, left on Shepard. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

FIRE KEEPER’S APPRECIATION DAY, June 12; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St. 5-7 a.m., 1-3 p.m., 7-9 p.m. 645-6888, 800-729-7244 (PAYS BIG).

NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT AT BETTY BRINN, June 15; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission 5-8 p.m., sponsored by Jewel-Osco. 390-5437.

WEST ALLIS WESTERN DAYS, June 15-18; Wisconsin StateFair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. 5 p.m.-midnight Thurs., 3 p.m.-midnight Fri., 10 a.m.-midnight Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun. 262-821-7816.

LAKEFRONT FESTIVAL OF ARTS, June 16-18; Milwaukee Art Museum grounds, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Award-winning juried art festival sponsored by Friends of Art to benefit Milwaukee Art Museum. 170 artists display and sell their works in a variety of media. Sculpture garden, children’s art activities, food and beverages. Art museum admission included with festival attendance. Noon-8 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 224-3854.

FATHER’S DAY AT THE RAILROAD, June 17; East Troy Railroad Museum. Dads ride free with paying child. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

GERMAN HERITAGE DAY, June 17; Trimborn Farm, 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale. 529-7744.

FATHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO, June 18; Milwaukee County Zoo. Free admission for Dads, courtesy of Chinet and Pick ‘n Save. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 771-5500, 771-3040.

FATHER’S DAY AT BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, June 18; Free admission for Dads. 390-5437.

CELEBRATE THE ROSE, June 21-25; Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr. in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners. Open to the public 8 a.m.-sunset. 525-5650, 525-5600.

COMEDYSPORTZ CENTRAL DIVISION TOURNAMENT, June 23-24; ComedySportz, 420 S. 1st St. Teams from clubs in Chicago Minneapolis, Houston, Indianapolis and Milwaukee compete for placement in the upcoming World Tournament. This family-friendly improv comedy show originated in Milwaukee. Call for times and reservations. 272-8888.

POLISH FEST, June 23-25; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). See KEY Cover feature, pages 8-9.

CEDARBURG STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, June 24-25; Historic Cedarburg, I-43 North, Exit 89, west on Highway C, right at Washington Ave. to the Historic District. 21st annual celebration includes live bands, art and crafts, children’s activities, wine tasting and Plein Air Painters event. 800-894-4001, 262-377-9620.

POMMERN TAG, June 25; Mequon City Park. Celebration of the first German-speaking settlement in Wisconsin. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 262-512-9358.

SUNSET ZOOFARI, June 28; Milwaukee County Zoo. Concerts from 6-9 p.m. and reduced admission for the evening. 771-5500, 771-3040.

SUMMERFEST, June 29-July 9; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). World’s largest music festival features musical entertainment on 12 different stages, sampling of the area’s restaurants, comedians, children’s play area, daily demonstrations and activities, shopping and more. 800-273-3378.