AUGUST 2006 - 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 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, through 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.

BRADY STREET ARTISAN FOOD FESTIVAL, July 30; Brady Street between Marshall and Farwell Streets. Free festival, featuring organically grown produce, Brady Street retailers, food vendors and entertainment. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

MAXWELL STREET DAY, Aug. 2; Downtown West Bend. The streets are blocked off for a full day of shopping, street vendors and children’s activities. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 262-338-3909.

SHEBOYGAN BRAT DAYS, Aug. 3-5; Kiwanis Park, Sheboygan. Annual event includes Johnsonville Brat-Eating World Championship at 1 p.m.  Aug. 5., televised this year by ESPN. Entertainment all three days in the event sponsored by Johnsonville Brats and the Sheboygan Jaycees. 5-10 p.m. Aug. 3, 5 p.m.-midnight Aug. 4, noon-midnight Aug. 5.

WISCONSIN STATE FAIR, Aug. 3-13; Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. (See page ??). 800-884-3247.

SUMMER SIZZLE: HISTORIC THIRD WARD JAZZ FESTIVAL, Aug. 4-5; 100 and 200 blocks of Broadway and adjacent streets. 8th annual Summer Sizzle features all styles of jazz. Headliners are Nils Friday night at 9 p.m. and “An Evening with Delfaeyo Marsalis” Saturday night at 9 p.m. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. both days. 273-1173.

FIRST FRIDAY, Aug. 4; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Theme is “Dousing the Camp Fire,” with a chance for adults to recall that camp experience. Admission, cash bar, free appetizers. 5:30- 9 p.m. 224-3200.

AFRICAN WORLD FESTIVAL, Aug. 4-6; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). 372-4567.

5TH ANNUAL WOOF HOOF, Aug. 5; Atwater School, 2100 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood. Comedian John McGivern leads one and 2.5 mile dog walks to benefit Gilda’s Club. Dog not required to participate in 9 a.m.-Noon walks, demonstrations and raffle. 962-8201, ext. 103.

FAMILY SUNDAY, Aug. 6; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Noon-4 p.m. 224-3200.

DOROTHY THE DINOSAUR’S DANCE PARTY, Aug. 10-12; Pabst Theater. 286-3663.

ARAB WORLD FESTIVAL, Aug. 11-13; 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.

MORNING GLORY CRAFT FAIR, Aug. 12-13; Marcus Cetner for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. and Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St. 32nd annual juried show presented by the Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council features 140 artists from around the country. Refreshments, silent auction, free community concert at 2 p.m. Sun. in Peck Pavilion. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. 259-1440. (See KeyMilwaukee.com feature story).

MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL, Aug. 12-13; Port Washington Harbor, Port Washington. Excursions on the schooners Appledore IV and V. Music, entertainment, refreshments, Maritime-related demonstrations and activities, fireworks. 800-719-4881.

BRADLEY SCULPTURE GARDEN PARTY, Aug. 13; 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. 224-3850.

JEWEL-OSCO NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, Aug. 17; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free museum admission, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 5-8 p.m.

IRISH FEST, Aug. 17-20; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). See KeyMilwaukee.com cover feature.

A LA CARTE AT THE ZOO, Aug. 17-20  Milwaukee County Zoo. Food and entertainment, sponsored by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  More than 25 restaurants and live bands on six stages. Zoo open until 10 p.m. 256-5412.

ARTISTS’ STUDIOS OPEN HOUSE, Aug. 19; Arts Building, 133 W. Pittsburgh St. Open house of the studios and galleries of artists on five floors of the building. (Held third Saturday of every month.) 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

LINDY ON THE LAKEFRONT, Aug. 20; Milwaukee Art Museum. Brew City Hops, a Milwaukee-based, Lindy Hop social dance club will demonstrate on the west terrace in front of the museum. 224-3200.

ART AT THE MARKET, Aug. 20; Milwaukee Public Market, St. Paul Ave. between Water St. and Broadway. Featuring original work in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 336-1111.

MEXICAN FIESTA, Aug. 25-27; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). (See KeyMilwaukee.com feature story).

SERBIAN DAYS, Aug. 25-27; St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 3201 S 51st St. behind Serb Hall. Serbian music, food, carnival and cathedral tours. 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri., noon-11 p.m. Sat., noon-10 p.m. Sun.

CHILDREN’S WEEKEND AT THE ZOO, Aug. 26-27; Milwaukee County Zoo. 256-5412.

THE MASTERPIECE-STYLE AND SPEED SHOWCASE, Aug. 26-27; Veteran’s Park on Milwaukee’s lakefront, just north of the Art Museum. On Saturday, the lakefront will be the backdrop for a gathering of auto clubs dedicated to European makes. On Sunday, there will be a showcase of more than 200 rare automobiles. 225-1342.

STONEWOOD VILLAGE ART FAIR, Aug. 26-27; Stonewood Village, 17700 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Over 65 regional artists display artworks in a wide range of media throughout Stonewood’s New England-style village setting. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 262-538-3810.

SILVER ANNIVERSARY SHRIMP BOIL & BBQ FEST, Aug. 30; Seven Seas Restaurant, 1807 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland. Bar opens at 5 p.m., Boil Over and buffet served at 6 p.m. 262-367-3903.