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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, video and reel slot machines and poker. 500-seat cabaret-style theater hosts nationÕs top performers. Dining includes buffet, sports bar & grill and fine dining restaurant. Open 24 hours a day. Call 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.

DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS by HISTORIC MILWAUKEE; Saturday "Skywaukee Tours" starting at Shops of Grand Avenue, 161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Meet at statue on ground floor between TJ MAXX and Linens 'n Things. 1 p.m. Two-hour tours. www.historicmilwaukee.org. 277-7795.

WISCONSIN BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY EXPO, April 30-May 1; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Expo Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. Over 225 exhibiting companies, 30+ free seminars. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wed., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs. 277-8181, ext. 129.

CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO, May 2; Milwaukee Art Museum. 700 N. Art Museum Dr. 5:30 p.m. 224-3200.

CEDAR CREEK POTTERY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, May 3; Cedar Creek Settlement in Historic Cedarburg. Celebrating 30 years of unique, handmade pottery and elegant American art. 262-375-1226.

TEN CHIMNEYS ESTATE TOURS, May 6-Nov. 15; Ten Chimneys, Genesee Depot. Offers guests a virtually barrier-free tour of an estate replete with original furnishings and overflowing with the romance of the Golden Age of Theatre. Guests are placed in small groups and are led through the estate by highly-trained docents who share stories that interpret not only the objects and decor of the estate, but also the lives and values of its remarkable creators, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. 10 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Tue.-Sat. 262-968-4110.

RED, WHITE & BLADES, May 8-11; Pettit National Ice Center, 500 S. 84th St. One of the best amateur figure skating shows in the country. 7 p.m. May 8, 9 & 10, 2 p.m. May 10 and 11. See KeyMilwaukee.com feature.

18th ANNUAL SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL, May 3; Hales Corners Lutheran Church, 12300 W. Janesville Rd., Hales Corners. Arts and crafts sales, raffle prizes, ethnic foods, genealogy specialists and kids activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 421-0666, 425-0846.

LISA LING, May 5; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Part of the Smart Talk Women's Lecture Series. Lisa Ling is currently Special Correspondent for "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and Contributor to National Geographic Channel and the Oxygen Network. 7:30 p.m. 273-7206.

GOSPEL AWARDS SHOWCASE & CONFERENCE, May 9-10; Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center and the Awards Ceremony will take place at Christian Faith Fellowship Church. 517-8876.

MAD HOT BALLROOM AND TAP COMPETITION, May 10; Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St. 1 p.m. Free.

BRADY STREET FLOWER POWER GREEN DAY, May 10; Brady St. from Humboldt to Van Buren. Brady Street merchants will present eco-focused ideas, partner with green businesses, and provide information and workshops on a variety of earth-friendly topics. 276-9080.

SPRING INTO GREENDALE, May 10; Reiman Visitor Center, Historic Downtown Greendale. 423-3080.

MOTHER'S DAY AT THE ZOO, May 11; Milwaukee County Zoo. Free admission for moms, no coupon required. 224-3200.

CANVASBACKS WAREHOUSE SALE, May 15-17; Canvasbacks, 204 W. Washington St., one block north of the Allen-Bradley Clock. Fashions and fabrics on sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Fabric sale closes at noon on Sat. 384-4484 ext. 224.

POLAR BEAR INTERNATIONAL TALK, May 12; Milwaukee County Zoo. Free talk by Robert Buchanan, president of Polar Bear International. 6:30 p.m. 256-5412.

LADIES NIGHT OUT GARAGE PARTY, May 16; Suburban Motors, Harley-Davidson/Buell, 139 N. Main St., Thiensville. Customizing, detailing and fun. 6-8 p.m. 262-242-2464.

SPACES & TRACES: EAST SIDE PLACES II, AN OPEN HOUSE TOUR, May 17; Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Day-long event featuring tours of impressive high-style architecture built between 1909 and 1929, plus guest lecturers. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. John Gurda speaks at 10 a.m., Andy Muchin at 11 a.m. 277-7795. See KeyMilwaukee.com feature.

INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY, May 17; Milwaukee County Zoo. Activities include a migration game across the Zoo, conservation talks and colorful crafts. 256-5412.

ROCK & GEM SHOW, May 17-18; Mueller Building in Wauwatosa's Hart Park (Enter at 72nd and State Sts.). Wisconsin Geological Society's 51st annual show with more than 20 dealers, children's activities, food, and "Paleo Joe," an expert in fossils. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 414-771-8668.

BOSTON TERRIER CLUB NATIONAL DOG SHOW, May 19-22; Wyndham Airport Hotel & Convention Center, 4747 S. Howell Ave. Often called "America's Gentlemen" because of their unique tuxedo markings and American origin, Boston terriers from throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and Australia will be on display at this free show. 9 a..m.- 5 p.m. daily.

CELEBRATION OF TEN CHIMNEY'S DAY & 5-YEAR PUBLIC OPENING ANNIVERSARY; May 23; Ten Chimneys. 8:30 a.m. arrival, 9 a.m. group photo, 9:30 a.m. reception. RSVP required at 262-968-4161, ext. 937. No estate tours this date.

OPENING OF STING RAY AND SHARK REEF, May 24; Milwaukee County Zoo. Exhibit continues through Sept. 7. 256-5412.

FAMILY KITE FESTIVAL, May 24-25; Veteran's Park on Milwaukee's lakefront. Grand launch of 500 kites at noon. 305-3145.

RIVERSPLASH! May 30-June 1; Pere Marquette Park, Old World 3rd St. between W. State and W. Kilbourn. Three-day celebration along 10 blocks of Milwaukee's downtown RiverWalk is the place for food, fun, fireworks and music. 297-9855.

CONSERVATION WEEKEND, May 31-June 1; Milwaukee County Zoo. 256-5412.