NOVEMBER 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. For reservations, call 321-8940.

SKYWAUKEE WALKING TOUR, through May 28; begins at Plankinton Arcade, Shops of Grand Avenue. Explore the early history of downtown Milwaukee from the glass skywalk system with Historic Milwaukee, Inc. 1 p.m. 277-7795.

LUNCH TALK SERIES, Nov. 3, 10; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 11:30 a.m. Reservations, 224-3826.

TRINCHERO FAMILY ESTATES WINE DINNER & TASTING, Nov. 4; Vivo Urban Grill, 600 E. Ogden Ave. Featuring Trinchero Vineyards and Folie a Deux Winery. 6:30 p.m. Reservations 283-0045.

FIRST FRIDAY, Nov. 5; Milwaukee Art Museum, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free appetizers, cash bar. Sponsored by KEY Milwaukee. 224-3200.

WSMFCA GUN SHOW, Nov. 5-6; Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. 800-884-FAIR.

THE SCIENCE BAG, Nov. 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m.; Room 137, Physics Building, 1900 E. Kenwood Blvd. A series of lectures at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee that makes science family-friendly and entertaining. November topic is “Environmental Genetics: Broccoli to Bungee Jumping.” 229-4561.

SLEEP OUT FOR OUR TROOPS, Nov. 5; Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Veterans will be on hand all night, beginning at 6 p.m., to receive bath towels, sunglasses, skin lotion and other items needed by troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Call 273-5533 for details.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CHRISTMAS FANTASY HOUSE, Nov. 6-14; 1730 Wedgewood Dr., Elm Grove. Transformed into a winter wonderland by area decorators, this 8,600-square-foot home features a wine cellar, spa and an athletic court. Advance tickets at Boston Store, US Bank and other locations or by calling the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 6-7; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 8-12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13 & 14. 262-523-5574.

VETERAN’S DAY PARADE AND CELEBRATION, Nov. 6; Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. Parade at 11 a.m., memorial service at 1 p.m., band concert 5 p.m. 273-5533.

HARVEST CELEBRATION, Nov. 9; Weissgerber’s Seven Seas. Special “Dine with Wine” dinner features multi-course special dinner, complemented by wines, strolling musicians and more. 262-367-3903.

MASTERPIECES OF AMERICAN ART GALLERY TALK, Nov. 9; Milwaukee Art Museum. 1:30 p.m. Exhibition ticket required. 1:30 p.m. 224-3200.

THE AMAZING WORLD OF BATS, Nov. 10; Milwaukee Public Museum. Lecture by expert Merlin Tuttle. 7 p.m. 278-2728.

GALLERY TALK, Nov. 11; Milwaukee Art Museum. 6:15 p.m. 224-3200.

TEN CHIMNEYS LECTURE SERIES, Nov. 12; Ten Chimneys. Jim Auer an his wife, Marilyn Mills Auer, reminisce about an afternoon spent over high tea with the Lunts. 262-968-4161.

HOLIDAY USED BOOK SALES, Nov. 13; Central Library, 9 a.m.-
2 p.m. 286-3000.

FAMILY FREE DAY, Nov. 13; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. 771-3040.

CARE FOR CRITTERS, Nov. 13; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Presented by Pick ‘n Save by the Zoological Society of Milwaukee 1 p.m. 390-5437.

FALL ADVENTURE WEEKEND, Nov. 13-14; Milwaukee Public Museum. “Ancient Technology Fair” is the theme to explore history, culture and science. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

TRAINFEST, Nov. 13-14; Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center. 727-8840.

29TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFT FAIR, Nov. 14; Brookfield East High School, 3305 N. Lilly Rd., Brookfield. Juried craft show and sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 262-827-9267.

DELOACH WINE DINNER & TASTING, Nov. 15; Vivo Urban Grill, 600 E. Ogden Ave. Featuring renown winemaker Greg Lafollete. 6:30 p.m. Reservations call 283-0045.

NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, Nov. 18; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission 5-8 p.m., courtesy Jewel-Osco. 390-5437.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL KICK-OFF, Nov. 18; Red Arrow Park and Pere Marquette Park. Extreme fire and ice show, live music and fireworks. See KEY Attractions for more Holiday Lights info. 5 p.m. 220-4700.

HOLIDAY FOLK FAIR INTERNATIONAL, Nov. 19-21; Wisconsin State Fair Park. See KEY Cover Feature, pages 8-9.

CEDARBURG FESTIVE FRIDAY EVES. Nov. 19-Dec. 17; Cedar Creek Settlement, Washington Ave. & Bridge Rd. Historic Cedarburg. Each Friday evening features a different theme. Nov. 19, “Buon Natale!…Christmas in Italy;” “Nov. 26, “Home for the Holidays.” All in the historic setting of the 1864 Cedar Creek Settlement, a three-story wooden mill filled with specialty shops, artist studios, a winery and restaurant. 5-9 p.m. 866-626-7005.

ORNAMENTS & ADORNMENTS, Nov. 19-21; Milwaukee Art Museum. Annual art and craft festival. 5:30-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 224-3855.

MILWAUKEE HOLIDAY PARADE, Nov. 20; Downtown Milwaukee. 9:30 a.m. Route ends in front of the Shops of Grand Avenue. 262-377-5935.

LEONARD BEARSTEIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Nov. 20-Jan. 1; Shops of Grand Avenue atrium, W. Wisconsin Ave. at Old World 3rd St. Conductor “Bearstein” and his 18-piece orchestra of animated bears perform on the hour. 224-0655.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP, Nov. 26; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. 11 a.m. & 1 pm. Register by credit card, 390-5437, ext. 239.

HOLIDAY CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW, Nov. 26-Nov. 28; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Expo Center. Over 500 art, craft and gift exhibitors. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 321-2100.

SEASON OF WONDER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, Nov. 26-Dec. 24; Milwaukee Public Museum.