SEPTEMBER 2005 - 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, 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.

TEN CHIMNEYS, THE TOUR OF A LIFETIME, through Nov. 12; Ten Chimneys, S43 W31575 Depot Rd., Genesee Depot. Home and estate 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 set in the rolling countryside of western Wisconsin. Special tours for families this year. 877-588-7900.

WISCONSIN HIGHLAND GAMES, Sept. 2-4; Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd., Waukesha. Wisconsin Scottish Games presents three days of competition and traditional entertainment to be televised on ESPN’s SportsCenter Across America Tour. 4- 10:30 p.m. Sept. 2, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 3 and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 4. 

REVOLUTIONARY WAR REENACTMENT, Sept. 3-4; Ozaukee Pioneer Village, 4880 Cty. Hwy. 1, Saukville, Wis. Includes 18th century fashion show, period dancing and battle. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

MAXWELL STREET DAY, Sept. 4; Firemen’s Park, Washington Ave., just north of downtown Cedarburg. 39th year for this popular flea market. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. 262-377-8412.

LABORFEST, Sept. 5; Henry W. Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds) on the lakefront. Milwaukee area unions celebrate Labor Day with family-friendly festival that includes “rides” in Wisconsin Energy bucket lifts. Festival begins at noon, preceded by parade beginning at 11 a.m. at Zeidler Park (N. 4th and W. Michigan Sts. and proceeding east on Wisconsin Ave.

TOSA FEST, Sept. 9-10; Wauwatosa. Entertainment on three stages, a children’s area, foods and a “fun run.”  828-8966.

INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL, Sept. 9-11; Henry Maier Festival Park. Largest Native American festival in the U.S. Competition pow-wow, torch-lit canoe procession preceding Fri. and Sat. fireworks, tribal village recreations, cultural demonstrations, storytellers, lacrosse, boxing tournament, juried fine arts, American Indian traditional and contemporary entertainers, authentic foods and marketplace. 604-1000.

OCTOBERFEST, Sept. 9-11, 16-18, 23-25; Old Heidelberg Park, Glendale Sponsored by United German Societies of Milwaukee,  festival features brass bands, Bavarian folk dancers, yodelers, music and dancing. 964-4221.

THE LIPPIZZANER STALLIONS, Sept. 10; Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St. 276-4545.

STONEWOOD VILLAGE ANTIQUE FAIR, Sept. 10-11; Stonewood Village, 17700 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Dealers from throughout the area participate in this popular annual event. Open 8 a.m.-4 pm. both days. 262-781-7195.

Family Farm weekend at the Zoo, Sept. 10-11; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. 771-3040.

GROWING GARDENERS, Sept. 10, 13; Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr. in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners. For ages 3, 4, and 5. 525-5653.

CLASSIC CAR PARADE, Sept. 11; Delafield. 10 a.m. 262-646-9494.

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY, Sept. 11; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave.  Grandparents receive free admission. 390-5437.

GRANDPARENT’S DAY BRUNCH, Sept. 11; Polish Center of Wisconsin, 6941 S. 68th St. between Rawson Ave. and Loomis Rd. Polish Heritage Alliance sponsors this brunch, which includes traditional Polish delights. Reservations required for seatings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. 414-529-2140.

37th STARVING ARTISTS’ SHOW, Sept. 11; Mount Mary College, 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway. More than 200 local and national artists offer original artwork priced at $100 and under. Gates open to public at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.

THE GRAND EVENT, Sept. 15; The Shops of Grand Avenue, 275 W. Wisconsin Ave. 5-7 p.m., Wine, beer and spirits tastings. Entertainment. 224-0655.

CANVASBACKS WAREHOUSE SALE, Sept. 15-17; Canvasbacks Factory, 224 W. Washington St. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 384-4484.

GALLERY NIGHT ART EXHIBITION, Sept. 16; Delafield. 5-9 p.m. 888-294-1082.

MIGHTY MEZZO FOR KIDS, Sept. 17; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Performers from the Florentine Opera sing snippets of opera favorites as children clap, sing, conduct and play along in this 30-minute introduction to a classic art form. 390-5437.

HOLY HILL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, Sept. 17; Holly Hill National Shrine of Mary, Hubertus. 200 plus artists and craftsmen. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 262-628-1838.

MILWAUKEE RIVER CHALLENGE, Sept. 17; Pere Marquette Park between W. State St. and W. Kilbourn Ave. along the Milwaukee River. Annual crew racing event featuring collegiate teams from throughout the country begins at 11 a.m. Sat.

DOWNTOWN OPEN HOUSE AND HOUSING EXPO, Sept. 17; Pere Marquette Park on Milwaukee River. Fifth annual showcase of downtown housing opportunities features displays of projects. Multiple bus routes offer visitors free escorted tours of downtown housing developments.

WINE AND HARVEST FESTIVAL, Sept. 17-18; Cedarburg. Includes art/craft fairs, farmers market, live bands, scarecrow contest, grape stomp contest, wine tasting, food, hayrides and children’s events and games. 262-377-9620, 800-237-2874.

WISCONSIN ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW, Sept. 17-18; Mitchell Park Conservatory, the Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. 645-0292.

HARVEST FAIR/WORLD BEEF EXPO, Sept. 23-25; Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. Bazaar, multiple entertainment stages, scarecrow making, European-style beer garden, antique farm machinery display, farmer’s market and more. 266-7000.

THE LOG AND TIMBER HOME SHOW, Sept. 23-25; Midwest Airlines Center. Noon-7 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 908-6001.

37TH ANNUAL CHEERY CHERRY FALL FAIR, Sept. 25; Village Park, Menomonee Falls. Juried fair with over 180 exhibitors, food, family entertainment and live music. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 262-257-3305.

DEBBIE REYNOLDS, Sept. 26; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Smart Talk Women’s Lecture Series features the “Unsinkable” start. 7:30 p.m. 273-7206.

SCHOOL READINESS WORKSHOP, Sept. 28; Betty Brinn  Children’s Museum. Ages 3-6. 11:30 A.M. 390-5437.

FBBTG ANNUAL HERB OF THE YEAR DINNER-OREGANO, Sept. 30; Boerner Botanical Gardens. Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens celebrate the 2005 Herb of the Year with culinary masterpieces prepared by the Bartolotta Restaurant group. 525-5657.

MEET A MOSCOW BALLET BALLERINA, Sept. 30; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. 10-11:30 a.m. Ballerina performs highlights from classical ballets and stories about Russian heritage and customs; a storytime featuring Nutcracker story and a signed souvenir for participants. 390-5437.