DECEMBER 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

BETTY BRINN WORKSHOPS, various times; Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Same-day registration is required on a first-come basis. Most workshops free with regular museum admission. 390-5437.

SKYWAUKEE TOURS, Saturdays at 1 p.m., through Dec. 30, Jan. 6-May 26, 2007; Meet in front of the statue (street level) between TJ Maxx and Linens ‘n Things inside the Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W.  Wisconsin Ave. Explore the early history of Milwaukee as seen from the modern skywalk system. Presented by Historic Milwaukee, 277-7795.

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW, through Jan. 1; Country  Springs Hotel, Waukesha, exit I-94 at Hwy T. north and left at Golf Rd. Displays with over a million lights to drive through. 262-970-5000.

MILWAUKEE HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL, through Jan. 7; See KeyMilwaukee.com cover feature.

LEONARD BEARSTEIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, through Jan.6; Shops of Grand Avenue Atrium, W. Wisconsin Ave. at Old World 3rd St. Conductor “Bearstein” and his 18-piece orchestra of animated bears return to perform on the hour. 224-0655.

CANVASBACKS WAREHOUSE SALE, Nov. 30-Dec. 2. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. 384-4484.

FIRST FRIDAY: WINTER WONDERLAND HOLIDAY PARTY, Dec. 1; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Reggae tunes, ornament-making workshop, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Advance tickets $10 at 224-3279 or www.mam.org or $20/door. 224-3200.

CEDARBURG FESTIVE FRIDAY EVES, Fridays, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22; Cedar Creek Settlement, Washington Ave. and Bridge Rd. in Historic Cedarburg. Free, family-oriented special evening events during the holiday season Continues every Friday through Dec. 22 with a different theme for each night.

HOLIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, Dec. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Featuring the zoo’s winter wonderland. 771-3040.

CHRISTMAS IN THE WARD, Dec. 1-2; Historic Third Ward, 100 and 200 blocks of N. Broadway and Catalano Square. Santa, tree lighting ceremony, fireworks and more. 5-9 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.

WINTER IN THE GARDEN, Dec. 1-2; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Garden art, “Shabby Chic” garden, holiday plants, holiday wreaths, herbs, antiques and collectibles, plus “Tea in the Garden” for orchid teas, wine-tasting and treats. Benefit the Cedarburg Cultural Center and the new chair fund. 10 a.m.-9 a.m. Fri., 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sat. 262-375-3676.

HOLIDAY ART FAIR, Dec. 1-2; Cedarburg Community Center, W63N641 Washington Ave., Cedarburg. Cedarburg Artists Guild presents fine art by local artists in a vast array of media. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.

STUDIO ART CRAWL, Dec. 1-3; Arts Building, 133 W. Pittsburgh Ave. Fine art and crafts of more than 45 artists. 5-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. www.theartsbuilding.net.

CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY, Dec. 1-3; Cedar Creek Settlement, Cedarburg. Wisconsin’s premier, nationally recognized Christmas boutique, featuring some of the finest Midwestern folk artists and Christmas artisans in a juried show. 262-377-4763.

FAMILY FREE DAYAT THE ZOO, Dec. 2, Milwaukee County Zoo. All visitors receive free admission; parking fee remains in effect. Sponsored by Jewel-Osco. 256-5412.

HOLIDAY SHOPWALK, Dec. 2; 3500-4600 N. Oakland Ave. and 1100-2600 E. Capitol Dr., Shorewood. Trolley rides from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., prize drawings, carolers, visit Santa from 12-3 p.m. at Gilda’s Club, 4050 N. Oakland Ave. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 962-7002.

HOLIDAY EVENTS IN WAUWATOSA, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23. Kicks off Dec. 2 with trolley rides, tree lighting and Santa’s Village at 1425 Underwood Ave. Other Saturdays live music from 1-3 p.m. Many shops open until 9 p.m. Thursdays. 297-9285.

SATURDAYS WITH SANTA AND RADIO DISNEY, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23; Shops of Grand Avenue atrium, Shops of Grand Avenue Atrium, W. Wisconsin Ave. at Old World 3rd St. Noon-2 p.m. 224-0655.

TWELVE DAYS OF GINGER, Dec. 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 17; Boerner Botanical Gardens, 9400 Boerner Dr. in Whitnall Park, Hales Corners. Highlights include Sunday Gingerbread Brunch, gingerbread house workshops and storytimes and activities. 525-5663.

THE NEAPOLITAN CRECHE, Dec. 3; Milwaukee Art Museum. Lecture on the displayed crèche. Lecture free with general admission. $25 lunch option, reservations at 224-3293. 11:30 a.m. 

HOLIDAY FUSION SUNDAYS, Dec. 3, 10, 17; Mio Bella, Brookfield Towne Centre, 18905 Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Live music, artist demonstrations, refreshments and more. Noon-4 p.m. 262-781-6707.

CELEBRATION OF CULTURES–European Holidays, Dec. 8 & 9; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Decorated European Village comes alive. Dec.8: Celtic designs 10-11 a.m., Norwegian Rosemaling noon- 1 p.m. and Polish decorated eggs, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 9: Krakow Polish dancers 10-11 a.m., Milwaukee Donauschwaben German dancers 11 a.m.-noon, Tradizione Vivente Italian dance group noon-1` p.m. and Sumadija Serbian folk dance ensemble 1-2 p.m. 278-2728.

CHRISTMAS ON THE CORNER, Dec. 9; Port Washington. “Reindeer Games” is the theme, with live reindeer and music, live nativity scene, merchant’s special promotions and more. 4-8 p.m. 262-305-4220.

HISTORIC HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES, Dec. 9; Port Washington. 2-8 p.m. 262-268-0402.

HIGH TEA AT THE JUDGE EGHART HOUSE, Dec. 10; Port Washington. 3-5 p.m. 262-268-0402.

HOLIDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH, Dec. 10; Milwaukee Art Museum. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations at 224-3282.

SEVEN SEAS DINE WITH WINE DINNER, Dec. 12; Weissgerber’s Seven Seas Restaurant on Lake Nagawicka (1807 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland). “Holiday Glow in the Country” theme brings special wines served with a multi-course meal in a festive, relaxing atmosphere. 6:30 p.m. 262-367-3903.

TARGET FAMILY SUNDAYS: GINGERBREAD AND FAIRY TALES, Dec. 17; Milwaukee Art Museum.  Celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned German way. Noon-4 p.m. 224-3200.

CAPTAIN SANTA AND THE CHRISTMAS TREE SHIP, Dec. 21; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Old World 3rd St. Children’s book author Rochelle Pennington discusses her book about one of the Great Lakes most storied shipwrecks.  Noon-1 p.m. Reservations required, 273-8288.

JEWEL-OSCO NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, Dec. 21; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Free admission. 5-8 p.m. 390-5437.

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT NOON! Dec. 31; Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Activities from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., with a ball drop, “sham”pagne toast and cookies at noon. 390-5437.

NEW YEAR'S EVE AT ZENDEN, Dec. 31; Intercontinental Hotel (formerly Wyndham Milwaukee), 139 E. Kilbourn Ave. Celebration from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. also marks the opening of Zenden Lounge in the re-named hotel. Tickets $80 in advance, $90 at the door. 291-4790. Visit www.zendenlounge.com for details.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, Dec. 31; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. Basketball’s ambassadors of good will performat 2 and 7:30 p.m. 276-4545.

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