SEPTEMBER 2004 - 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

BETTY BRINN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Ongoing activities include Krafty Kids, ages three and up, 11:30 a.m. Fridays; Story Time, children 1 and older, 11 a.m. Fridays; Puppet Play, all ages, 11:30 a.m. Thursdays; Tot Time, ages one to three years and parent or caregiver, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 390-5437.

GOLD DOLLAR TOURS, daily; Departing downtown Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Hyatt Regency and Pfister hotels, tours showcase Milwaukee beginning at 10 a.m. at the Hilton. Also shuttles to Mayfair Mall from downtown hotels at 9:15 a.m., returning at 1:30 p.m. For reservations, call 321-8940.

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.

SPIRIT—THE SEVENTH FIRE, through Sept. 10; Special climate-controlled tent, 1700 block of N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Peter Buffett’s production inspired by Native American drumming, song and dance, using screen 90 feet wide and 40 feet high. Nine shows a week, Tuesday-Sunday. 276-4545 for tickets. Additional information at www.spiritseventhfire.com.

ENCORE, Sept. 2-4; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds). This first encore to Milwaukee’s annual Summerfest includes entertainment all three days (see KEY Arts & Entertainment on Page 15), a Rock and Roll hall of Fame Exhbit, fireworks nightly at 9:45 p.m., two 21-and-over-only areas and an all-ages Sports Bar Annex with pool tables, darts, air hockey and video games. 4 p.m.-Midnight. Admission at the gate $6, $3 for children (3-10) and seniors (60 and over).

HIGHLAND GAMES & SCOTTISH FLING, Sept. 3-4; Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha.

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT, Sept. 4; Old World Wisconsin in Eagle, Wis. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 262-224-3200.

MAXWELL STREET DAYS, Sept. 5, Oct. 3; Fireman’s Park, Cedarburg. 38th year for one of the area’s most popular flea markets. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. 262-377-9620.

LABOR FEST, Sept. 6; Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds).
Entertainment, food, children’s activities and classic car show. Noon-5 p.m.

DEGAS LECTURE, Sept. 9; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Ann Dumas, one of the foremost authorities on the work of Edgar Degas, visits the Museum to preview the Degas Sculptures Exhibition coming to the Museum Feb. 19. Lecture at 6:30 p.m. free with Museum admission. Reception at 5:30 p.m., dinner in the Museum Café following lecture. For dinner reservations, call 224-3293.

CANVASBACKS EARLY FALL WAREHOUSE SALE, Sept. 9-11; Canvasbacks Factory, 224 W. Washington St. (S. 2nd St. a block north of the Allen-Bradley Clock Tower). New fashions and fabrics from Milwaukee manufacturer of women’s sportswear. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday (numbered entry with numbers handed out beginning at 7:30 a.m.); 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 384-4484, ext. 224.

TOSAFEST, Sept. 10-11; Village of Wauwatosa. Annual festival includes entertainment on three stages and a children’s area with games. Friday evening, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat. 899-6449.

INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL, Sept. 10-12; Henry Maier Festival Park on the Lakefront (Summerfest Grounds). Largest Native American festival in the United States includes torch-lit procession preceding fireworks; competition pow-wow, dance troupes; tribal village re-creations, cultural demonstrations; vendor markeplace, fine art area, lacrosse games, and amateur boxing tournament. Also presentation of Indian Summer film & video awards and Indian Summer Music Awards. 604-1000.

OCTOBERFEST, Sept. 10-26; Old Heidelberg Park, Glendale. Sponsored by United German Societies of Milwaukee, fall festival features brass bands, Bavarian folk dancers, yodelers, music and dancing. 964-4221.

ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE EVALUATION, Sept. 11; Summit Place, 6737 W. Washington St., West Allis. West Allis Historical Society brings experts to evaluate treasured possessions. 541-6970.

HERITAGE FARM WEEKEND, Sept. 11-12; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Weekend devoted to the farm heritage of Wisconsin. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 256-5412.

9th ANNUAL STONEWOOD OUTDOOR ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE FAIR, Sept. 11-12; Stonewood Village, 17700 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Stonewood Antiques hosts vendors from throughout area. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. both days. 262-781-7195.

TRIMBORN FARM HARVEST OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, Sept. 11-12; Trimborn Farm, 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale. Annual event features 160 juried exhibitors of original art and crafts. 529-7744.

BEST OF BOERNER-GARLIC, Sept. 11; Boerner Botanical Gardens, 5879 S. 92nd St., Hales Corners. Workshops, lectures and dinner catered by the Bartolotta Catering Company. 525-5601.
36th STARVING ARTIST SHOW, Sept. 12; Mount Mary College, 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway. More than 200 artists offering original artwork at $100 and under. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

JEWEL OSCO NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, Sept. 16: Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission from 5- 8 p.m. 390-5437.

MADER’S OKTOBERFEST, Sept. 17-19; Mader’s Restaurant, 1041 N. Old World 3rd St. Live polka music, beer barrel races, German food and beer. 4-11 p.m. Fri.; Noon-11 p.m. Sat. and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.

NARI FALL HOME & REMODELING SHOW, Sept. 17-19; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Expo Center, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. 727-8840.

MILWAUKEE RIVER CHALLENGE, Sept. 18; Milwaukee River in downtown Milwaukee. Major rowing competition. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. See KEY Cover Feature on Page 8.

DOWNTOWN HOUSING EXPO, Sept. 18; Pere Marquette Park on Milwaukee River between W. State St. and W. Kilbourn Ave. Trolley to new downtown housing starts here all day.

CELEBRATE THE RIVER AND FALL INTO ART, Sept. 18; Thiensville Town Center. Arts and crafts exhibits, food and special Milwaukee River activities in downtown Thiensville. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

CEDARBURG WINE & HARVEST FESTIVAL, Sept. 18-19; Historic Cedarburg. A two-day family festival throughout Cedarburg’s Downtown Historic District. Art/craft fairs, farmers market, live bands, scarecrow contest, grape stomp contest, apple bobbing, wine tasting. Most events free. 262-377-9620.

WISCONSIN ORCHID SHOW, Sept. 18-19; Mitchell Park Horticultural Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Displays and sale of plants and supplies by professional orchid growers. 645-0292.

FAMILY SUNDAY, Sept. 19; Milwaukee Art Museum. “Sticks and Stalks and Nature Walks.” Noon - 4 p.m. 224-3200.

HARVEST FAIR/WORLD BEEF EXPO, Sept. 23-26; Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. Bazaar, entertainment on multiple stages European-style beer garden in addition to the World Beef Expo competition. 266-7000.

WISCONSIN WRITERS WALL OF FAME, Sept. 23; Milwaukee Public Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave. Poet John Koethe will be added to the Wall of Fame. 5 p.m. 286-3572.

2004 DEAFNATION EXPO, Sept. 25; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Entertainment, workshops and product demonstrations. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. www.deafnation.com.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS, Sept. 29-Oct. 3; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. All-new, “Hometown Edition.” 7 p.m. Wed., Thurs. & Fri.; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m. Sun. 908-6001.