AUGUST 2004 - 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

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 12:30 p.m. at the Hilton. For reservations, call 321-8940.

KIDZ DAYS AT THE CENTER, through 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.

FARMER’S MARKETS, through the fall, various locations. East Town Farm Market, Saturday mornings through Oct. 11 in Cathedral Square Park, E. Kilbourn Ave. Between Jackson and Jefferson Sts. Westown Farmer’s Market, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 19 in Zeidler Union Square, Michigan St. between 3rd and 4th Sts.

EAA AIRVENTURE, July 27-Aug. 2; Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh. World’s largest sports aviation gathering annually attracts more than 800,000 people and 11,000 airplanes. 920-426-4800.

MILWAUKEE RALLY, July 29-Aug. 1; State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. This bike show features tattoo contest and demonstration rides. Four –day passes at $15 available at participating Harley-Davidson dealerships.

RIVERFEST, July 29-Aug. 1; Frame Park, Waukesha. 262-548-1744.

AFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL, July 30-Aug. 1; Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). Heritage, culture, entertainment and family activities. 372-4567.

SUMMER FUN HORSE SHOW, July 30-Aug. 1; State Fair Park. 266-7080.

INTERNATIONAL COMEDYSPORTZ TOURNAMENT, Aug. 4-7; 420 S. 1st St. This World Comedy League event features matches and special shows and events. 272-8888.

SUNSET ZOOFARIS, Aug. 4; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. After closing at 5 p.m., the zoo reopens and features live music and all the animals. Bring a picnic or purchase food. Sponsored by Tri City National Bank. 6-9 p.m. 256-5412.

GARDEN WALK, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25; Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr. in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners. 6:30 p.m. 525-5640

SPECIAL LECTURES, Aug. 5, 24; Milwaukee Art Museum. 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 224-3200.

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR, Aug. 5-15; Wisconsin State Fair Park. Wisconsin State Fair Park. Blue ribbon judging, 29 free stages, international bazaar, midway and world-famous cream puffs. For info on Main Stage performers. 800-884-3247.

BOERNER'S FESTIVAL OF ROSES, Aug. 6; Boerner Botanical Gardens. Programs, demonstrations, music, Rose Tea Party and kids’ activities. Specialty items will be offered in the Gift Shop. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 525-5640.

SUMMER SIZZLE, Aug. 6-7; Historic Third Ward. This jazz festival features headliners Jon Faddis, the David Sanchez Group and Norman Brown. All styles of jazz, plus special shopping and dining promotions. 273-1173.

ARAB WORLD FEST, Aug. 6-8; Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds). Cuisine, entertainment and cultural showcases. 727-5517.

MAXWELL STREET SIDEWALK SALE, Aug. 7; Port Washington, Wis. 262-305-4220.

TCF AIR & WATER SHOW, Aug. 7-8; War Memorial Center (Milwaukee Art Museum) and Veterans Park on the Lakefront. Military aircraft demonstrations, team aerobatic flying, solo aerobatic acts, vintage warbird demonstrations. Also Jet Ski Racing. 1-4 p.m. For tickets, call 482-2068.

ISRAELI SCOUT FRIENDSHIP CARAVAN, Aug. 7; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. 45-minutte musical about Jewish culture. 2 p.m. 390-5437.

SPIRIT—THE SEVENTH FIRE, Aug. 12; Milwaukee Art Museum grounds. Sneak preview of Peter Buffett’s production inspired by Native American drumming, song and dance. Performance free with general admission. 6 p.m. 224-3200.

MORNING GLORY CRAFT FAIR, Aug. 14-15; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 30th anniversary of this annual juried event. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council, this event features more than 100 artists exhibiting in a vast array of media. 259-1440.

WOODSTOCK ANNIVERSARY FILM PARTY, Aug. 14; Milwaukee Art Museum side yard. MAM celebrates the 35th anniversary of Woodstock with a showing of footage from the concert, shown under the stars. Sundown. 224-3200.

RUSSIAN FEST INTERNATIONAL, Aug. 15; Heidelberg Park, 700 W. Lexington Blvd. (I-43 North to Silver Spring Dr./East Exit, south on Port Washington Rd.), Glendale. Ethnic songs, dances and activities. 840-9456.

IRISH FEST, Aug. 19-22; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). The largest festival of Irish culture in the U.S. See KEY Cover Feature, pages 8-9. 476-3378.

BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCE FAIR & JEWEL-OSCO NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, Aug. 19; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission and programs on school bus safety, resource booths and more. 5-8 p.m. 390-5437.

MILWAUKEE A LA CARTE, July 19-22; Milwaukee County Zoo. Food and entertainment, sponsored by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Over 25 area restaurants with six entertainment stages. Zoo open until 10 p.m. 256-5412.

THANK GOODNESS IT’S THURSDAY, Aug. 19; Milwaukee Art Museum. Casual Thursday features free appetizers and cash bar. 5:30-8 p.m. 224-3200.

FAMILY GARDEN WALK, Aug. 20; Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr. in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners. 6:30-8 p.m.

STONEWOOD VILLAGE ART FAIR, Aug. 20-21; Stonewood Village, 17700 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Second annual event showcasing Wisconsin and Midwest artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

WASHINGTON COUNTY ROUND-UP RODEO, Aug. 20-21; Washington County Fair Park. 7 p.m. 262-677-5060.

BLACK PRIDE FEST, Aug. 20-21; State Fair Park. 800-884-FAIR.

ANDRE THE SCIENCE WAY, Aug. 21; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Noon. Interactive science show. 390-5437.

BRADLEY SCULPTURE GARDEN PARTY, Aug. 22; Bradley Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. World-class sculpture, musical entertainment and children’s activities. Sponsored by the Milwaukee Art Museum Friends of Art. 224-3855.

MEXICAN FIESTA, Aug. 27-29; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). Food, mariachi bands, music and traditional dancers, marketplace and cultural displays. Features the culture and heritage of Mexico and other Latin countries. 383-7066.

MIGHTY MEZZO FOR KIDS, Aug. 28; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Florentine Opera presents half hour introduction to opera. 11 a.m. 390-5437.

FAMILY KITE FLY, Aug. 29; Milwaukee Art Museum yard. Noon-4 p.m. There will be kites to buy and fly, along with a grand kite launch in celebration of the exhibit “ Magnetic North: The Landscapes of Tom Uttech.” 224-3200.