SEPTEMBER 2006 - 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 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.

SENIOR CELEBRATION, Sept. 1, Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Includes free health screenings, bingo and entertainment. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 256-5412.

RED LITE NITE, Sept. 1; Historic Third Ward. Merchants open their doors until 10 p.m. 273-1173.

MAXWELL STREET DAY, Sept. 3; Fireman’s Park, Washington Ave., just north of downtown Cedarburg. Antiques, collectibles, crafts. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 262-377-8412.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR RE-ENACTMENT, Sept. 3-4; Ozaukee Pioneer Village, 4880 Cty. Hwy. 1, Saukvlle. Soldiers train, parade and “battle.”  262-284-2624.

LABORFEST, Sept. 4; Downtown Milwaukee. 11 a.m. parade, free festival noon-5 p.m. follows at Summerfest grounds. Children’s area and entertainment, pro wrestling, adult bingo, rides in the WE Energies bucket trucks, displays, and bands on two stages. Food and merchandise vendors. 771-7070.

TOSA FEST, Sept. 8-9; Wauwatosa. Entertainment on three stages, children’s area, wide variety of food. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 828-8966.

CANVASBACKS WAREHOUSE SALE, Sept. 8-9; Canvasbacks Factory, 224 W. Washington St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. 384-4484.

INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL, Sept. 8-10; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). Largest American Indian festival in the U.S. Competition pow-wow, torch-lit canoe procession before Fri. and Sat. fireworks, tribal village recreations, cultural demonstrations, lacrosse, traditional and contemporary entertainers, authentic foods and marketplace. 604-1000.

OKTOBERFEST, Sept. 8-10, 15-17, 22-24; Old Heidelberg Park, Glendale. Brass bands, Bavarian folk dancers, yodelers, music and dancing. 964-0300.

BRADY STREET URBAN PLAYGROUND FESTIVAL, Sept. 9; Brady Street on Milwaukee’s East Side. Includes Trocadero 11k Urban Trail Ride and 5k Urban Trail Run; Nomad Futbol Club Soccer Tournament and Anodyne Cycling Sprints. Street closes at 7 a.m., activities from 9 a.m.-midnight. Live entertainment begins at 1 p.m.

PUBLIC OPENING OF DISCOVERY WORLD, Sept. 9-10; Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin, 500 N. Harbor Dr. 765-9966.

FAMILY FARM  WEEKEND, Sept. 9-10; Milwaukee County Zoo. 256-5412.

NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY, Sept. 10; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admisson for grandparents. 390-5437.

STARVING ARTISTS’ SHOW, Sept. 10; Mount  Mary College, west campus. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 800-321-6265.

WILSON CENTER FASHION SHOW, Sept. 13; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, Brookfield. Luncheon, fun auctions and a raffle. 262-373-5029.

ARTSCAPE, Sept. 15-Nov. 15; Historic Third Ward. Third annual outdoor sculpture exhibition featuring work by Wisconsin artists. 273-1173.

OUR FAVORITE THINGS, Sept. 16; Three Graces, 207 E. Buffalo St. Grand Opening fashion event includes chance to win tickets to the Oprah Winfrey Show, Votre Nam jeans (one of Oprah’s Favorite Things), giveaways and trunk shows. Portion of proceeds donated to Oprah’s Angel Network. 273-3350.

BAY VIEW BASH, Sept. 16; S. Kinnickinnic Ave between Potter St. and Clement Ave. on Milwaukee’s south side. 20 bands, family activities. 11 a.m.-10 p.m..

HOLY HILL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, Sept. 16; Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, Hubertus. More than 230 artists and craftsmen. Admission charge. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 262-628-1838.

Showcase Shorewood, Sept.16; Shorewood business district along Oakland Ave. and Capitol Dr. Fine art and fine craft fair, business expo, sidewalk sales, street performers, live music. Free trolley rides from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 962-7002.

MILWAUKEE RIVER CHALLENGE, Sept. 16; Downtown on Milwaukee River. Annual crew racing event featuring collegiate and club teams 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Story on Page 73.

DOWNTOWN OPEN HOUSE AND HOUSING EXPO, Sept. 16; Pere Marquette Park between W. State St. and W. Kilbourn Ave. Sixth annual showcase of downtown housing opportunities features displays of projects. Story on Page 16.

CEDARBURG WINE AND HARVEST FESTIVAL, Sept. 16-17; Historic Cedarburg. Farmer’s Market, art and craft fair, live bands, scarecrow contest, grape stomp contest, apple bobbing, grilled foods and food courts, hayrides, children’s activities and a 5K run/walk. 800-237-2874.

JEWEL-OSCO NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, Sept. 21; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free museum admission. 5-8 p.m.

CABELA’S GRAND OPENING, Sept. 22; Town ot Richfield at the intersection of US 41, 45 and State Highway 145  south of West Bend, north of Milwaukee. 165,000-square-foot superstore of the retailer of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear includes dioramas, two-story Conservation Mountain, 40,000-gallon walk-through aquarium.

HARVEST FAIR, Sept. 22-24, Wisconsin State Fair Park. Activities for the entire family include fall activities and five stages of entertainment. Adults can “Meet friends at the Micro Brew area” to sip over 50 different palate-pleasing microbrews and import beers. Free admission. 4-11 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. 266-7000 or www.wistatefair.com.

WORLD BEEF EXPO, Sept. 22-24; Wisconsin State Fair Park.

FINE FURNISHINGS MILWAUKEE SHOW, Sept. 23-24; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Showcase for extraordinary custom furniture. Complementing the furniture is a variety of handcrafted accessories and original fine art. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 908-6001.

HIDDEN RIVER ART FESTIVAL, Sept. 22-24; (See KEY Cover Feature).

OKTOBERFEST ETHNIC FALL FESTIVAL, Sept. 23-24; Christ Church, Germantown. Ethnic music and dance, food, antique engines. 262-628-3170.

ART AT THE MARKET, Sept. 24; 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.

OKTOBERFEST AT WEISSGERBER’S GASTHAUS, Sept. 28-30; Weissgerber’s Gasthaus, Waukesha. Beirgarten and Bier Tent, featuring Weissgerber Amber, plus entertainment and contests. 5-10 p.m. Thursday & Friday,  3-10 p.m. Saturday. 262-544-6960.

HARVEST FEST, Sept. 30; Port Washington. Historic downtown area. 262-305-4220.

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT, Sept. 30-Oct. 1; Trimborn Farm. Third annual event portrays life during the Civil War period for both Union and Confederate soldiers.

MAXWELL STREET DAYS, Oct. 1; Fireman’s Park, Washington Ave., just north of downtown Cedarburg. Antiques, collectibles, crafts. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 262-377-8412.

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