OCTOBER 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.

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT, Oct. 1-2; Trimborn Farm, 8881 W. Grange Ave., Greendale. Civil War soldiers set up camp, parade and drill the rank and file, and attend a religious service. Event includes an embalmer, surgeon and blacksmith sharing their stories and a fashion show of Civil War era women's clothing. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 273-8288.

2005 MILWAUKEE NATONAL COLLEGE FAIR, Oct. 2; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Noon-4 p.m. 908-6092.

MAXWELL STREET DAY, Oct. 2; Fireman’s Park, Cedarburg. 39th year for oneof the area’s most popular flea markets. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. 262-377-9620.

DEANNA FAVRE, Oct. 5; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Smart Talk Women’s Lecture Series features the theme “Hope, Faith and Love.” 7:30 p.m. 273-7206.

REMBRANDT AND HIS TIME OPENING RECEPTION, Oct. 6; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 5-8 p.m. 224-3200.

CARE BEARS LIVE-CARING AND SHARING FRIENDS, Oct. 6-9; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. 276-4545.

FIRST FRIDAY, Oct. 7; Millwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free appetizers, cash bar.  224-3200.

CEDARBURG ARTS WEEKEND, Oct. 7-Oct. 9; Downtown Cedarburg & surrounding area. Self-guided studio tours, gallery walks and other special events. 5-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 262-376-0381.

3RD ANNUAL MILWAUKEE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Oct. 20-30; various locations. 225-9740 or www.milwaukeefilmfest.org.

RETRO BEER NIGHT, Oct. 21; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee 'Octoberfest' includes food, drink, and the best ambiance the city has to offer. 6-8 p.m.  931-0808.

BOO AT THE ZOO, Oct. 21-22; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. No trick or treating at this event, but Haunted Halloween Maze, ghost stories, and coloring projects. 6-9 p.m. 771-3040.

GALLERY NIGHT AND DAY, Oct. 21-22; Downtown Milwaukee. Features 60 venues throughout downtown and neighboring areas, 273-1173.

DAVID SEEBACH'S "ILLUSIONS IN THE NIGHT," Oct. 21-29, Modjeska Theater. A fun and fright-filled Halloween magic extravaganza. 299-0021.

SNOWMOBILE USA SHOW, Oct. 21-23; Wisconsin State Fair Park. 800-746-8963.

DIVERSITY JOB FAIR, Oct. 26; Midwest Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 908-6001.

WISCONSIN ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME 2005 BIENNIAL INDUCTIN DINNER & CEREMONY, Oct. 27; Midwest Airlines Center. 908-6001.

NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN, Oct. 27-30; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Slightly spooky stories, at projects, puppet shows, and a pumpkin patch. Noon-4 p.m. 390-KIDS.

LITTLE MONSTER BASH, Oct. 28; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Dancing, sweet treats and fun workshops at this annual costume party. 5:30-9 p.m. 390-KIDS.

UWM OPEN HOUSE, Oct. 28-29; UWM Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd. More than 175 booths representing all aspects of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, plus entertainment, information and activities for all ages and interest levels. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. 229-2222.

TRICK OR TREAT HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, Oct. 28-29; Milwaukee County Zoo. M&M mars and Pick ‘n Save present trick or treating for costumed participants. 6-9 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat. 256-5412.

HALLOWEEN HAUNTINGS, Oct. 29; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Kids come in costume to trick-o-treat throughout the museum with ghouls and spooks, Dig for bones in the glow-in-the-dark room, pet a live predator, draw a magical picture, make monster crafts,wrap a mummy and unwrap the secrets of the after life. 278-2700.

HAUNTFEST, through Oct. 30; Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. 282-3866.