AUGUST 2005 - 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

DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS, through Oct. 15; Starting at Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Downtown Tours by Historic Milwaukee meet 10:15 a.m. daily at statue inside the Plankinton Arcade (ground level, between TJ MAXX and Linens ‘n Things). Leisurely two-hour tours. 277-7795.

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.

EAA AIRVENTURE, through Aug. 1; Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh. World’s largest sports aviation gathering attracts more than 750,000 people and 10,000 airplanes. 920-426-4800.

BRADY STREET ARTISAN FOOD FESTIVAL, July 31; Brady Street area, east side between Prospect Ave and Water St. Free festival celebrating Wisconsin-produced artisan food manufacturers and organic growers.

FREE GARDEN WALK, Aug. 3, 10; Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr. in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners. (Meet in the main building’s atrium.) 5:30 p.m. 525-5653.

SUNSET ZOOFARI EVENINGS, Aug. 3; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Ave. After closing at 5 p.m., the zoo reopens and features live music and all the animals. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase food. 6-9 p.m. 256-5412.

CONSERVATORY KIDS, Aug. 4 (10:30 a.m.) & Aug. 6 (11:30 a.m.); Betty Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Play rhythmic instruments with faculty members from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. 390-5437.

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR, Aug. 4-14; Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. (See page 32) 800-884-3247.

SUMMER SIZZLE: HISTORIC THIRD WARD JAZZ FESTIVAL, Aug. 5-6; Historic Third Ward. This year’s headliners are saxophonists Eric Darius (Fri.) and Ernie Watts (Sat.). 273-1173.

AFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL, Aug. 5-7; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). 372-4567.

ART CRAWL, Aug. 6; Historic Downtown Waukesha (I-94 exit #295, south to Barstow, left on Barstow, right on Main St.) Shops, studios and galleries are open. Live music, food and the Spring City Trolley. 262-549-6164.

ARAB WORLD FEST, Aug. 12-14; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). Cuisine, entertainment and cultural showcases highlight traditions, customs and heritage. 5 p.m.-midnight Fri., noon-midnight Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun. 727-5517.

LECTURE AND HOME TOUR, Aug. 13; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum. Paul Duchscherer, frequent guest designer on HGTV’s “Curb Appeal,” presents “The Bungalow: Inside and Out.” Lecture is free with general admission. At noon, a tour of Milwaukee Arts and Crafts houses and bungalows will be led by Milwaukee architectural historian Carlen Hatala and Duchscherer. $65. Lunch and exhibition ticket included. Reservations: 224-3277.

ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE, Aug. 13; Betty Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Pat Pollworth shares how Milwaukee streets got their names. Ages 6 and older. 11 a.m. 390-5437.

MORNING GLORY CRAFT FAIR, Aug. 13-14; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. and Red Arrow Park. 31st annual juried show presented by the Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council features 140 fine craft artists from around the country. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. (See page 26) 259-1440.

FAMILY DROP-IN DAYS, Aug. 15-19; Milwaukee Art Museum. Activities Tues. and Thurs. inspired by the “CUT” exhibit; Mon., Wed. and Fri. by “Arts and Crafts Movement” exhibit. $5 per project. 224-3200.

T.G.I.T., Aug. 18; Milwaukee Art Museum. Thank God It’s Thursday includes free appetizer, live music and a cash bar on the outdoor Baumgartner Terrace.  Free admission to the terrace, regular admission to MAM. 224-3200.

BACK TO SCHOOL RESOURCE FAIR, Aug. 18; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission from 5-8 p.m. during Jewel-Osco Neighborhood Night. 390-5437.

MILWAUKEE IRISH FEST, Aug. 18-21; Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). See KEY Cover feature.

A LA CARTE AT THE ZOO, Aug. 18-21; 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.

BRADLEY SCULPTURE GARDEN PARTY, Aug. 21; 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. Noon-6 p.m. 224-3855.

LAUGH YOUR SHORTS OFF—AN EVENING OF COMEDIC SHORTS, Aug. 25; Milwaukee Art Museum. Some of the funniest short films from the 2004 Milwaukee International Film Festival will be screened outdoors on the lakefront grounds of the museum. 8:30 p.m. Free. 224-3200.

MUSIC JAMBOREE, Aug. 26; Betty Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Singing and dancing to music. Ages birth-5. 10 a.m. 390-5437.

MEXICAN FIESTA, Aug. 26-28; Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). Food, mariachi bands, music and traditional dancers, marketplace and cultural displays.) 383-7066.

CERAMIC & DOLL SHOW, Aug. 26-28; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri & Sat., 11 a.m.-4p.m. Sun. 800-884-3247.

WISCONSIN PAINT HORSE CLUB SHOW, Aug. 26-28; Wisconsin State Fair Park.  800-884-3247.

FAMILY FLICKS, Aug. 27; Betty Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Special screening of “Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus.” 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. $1.50 per person. 390-5437, ext. 222 to pre-register.

STONEWOOD VILLAGE ART FAIR, Aug. 27-28; Stonewood Village, 17700 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Enjoy the work of Wisconsin artists at Stonewood Village, a New England style shopping complex. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 262-538-3810.