Events - Visit Milwaukee
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Events - Visit Milwaukee
CALENDAR OF EVENTS/DINING & NIGHTLIFE GUIDE January 2011 VISITMilwaukee visitmilwaukee.org 800.554.1448 2011 greater milwaukee major Events 1/1 Cool Fool Kite Festival 1/21-22 Gallery Night and Day 2/5-6 Cedarburg Winter Festival 2/26-3/6 Greater Milwaukee Auto Show 3/5-6 Indian Summer Festivals Winter Pow Wow 3/9-13 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show 3/12 Blarney Run/Walk 3/12 Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade 3/25-4/3 2011 Realtors Home & Garden Show 4/23 Egg Day at the Zoo 4/15-16 Gallery Night and Day 5/8 National Night Out Pancake Breakfast 6/2-9/28 Jazz in the Park TBDVerge 6/5 Scottish Fest/Milwaukee Highland Games 6/5 Miller Lite Ride for the Arts 6/8-8/24 River Rhythms 6/10-12 Bead & Button Show 2011 TBD US Bank Air & Water Show 6/10-12PrideFest 6/17-19 Lakefront Festival of Arts 6/17-19 Polish Fest 6/19 Juneteenth Day 6/29-7/4, 7/5-10Summerfest 6/25-26 Cedarburg Strawberry Festival 7/3 Downtown Milwaukee Fireworks 7/4 Wauwatosa’s Independence Day Parade 7/14-17 Bastille Days 7/14 & 16 Gathering on the Green 7/14-17 Kohler International Challenge (Vintage) TBD Garfield Ave. Blues, Gospel & Arts Festival 7/21-24 Festa Italiana 7/28-31 German Fest 7/23-26NASCAR 7/23 Brady Street Festival 7/25-31 EAA AirVenture 7/29-30 Gallery Night and Day TBD African World Festival 8/4-14 Wisconsin State Fair 8/13-14 Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair 8/18-21 Irish Fest 8/18-21 Milwaukee A La Carte 8/26-28 Mexican Fiesta 9/1-4 Milwaukee Rally 9/9-11 Indian Summer Festival 9/9-10TosaFest 9/9-11 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival 9/6-25 Oktoberfest Weekends 9/10-11 Frank Mots International Kite Festival 9/17-18 Cedarburg Wine & Harvest Festival 9/17 Milwaukee River Challenge TBD Milwaukee Film Festival 9/23-25 Harvest Fair/World Beef Expo 10/2 Milwaukee’s Lakefront Marathont 10/21-22 Gallery Night and Day 10/21-23 Hunting Moon Pow Wow 11/5 Veterans Day Parade 11/17-1/8 Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival 11/18-20 Holiday Folk Fair International 11/19 Milwaukee Holiday Parade 11/20-12/31 Christmas in the Country 414/305-3145 414/273-1173 800/237-2874 414/908-6001 414/604-1000 414/224-2419 414/479-8900 414/276-6696 414/778-4929 414/256-5514 414/273-1173 414/479-8900 414/271-1416 800/745-3000 414/422-9235 414/276-RIDE 414/276-6696 800/554-0197 414/554-1448 414/272-FEST 414/224-3854 414/529-2140 414/372-3770 414/273-3378 800/237-2874 800/554-1448 414/479-8988 414/271-1416 262/242-6187 800/365-7223 414/297-9787 414/223-2808 414/464-9444 800/365-7223 414/272-3978 920/426-4800 414/273-1173 414-291-7959 800/884-FAIR 414/273-7206 414/476-3378 414/771-3040 414/383-7066 800/554-1448 414/604-1000 414/453-2330 608/868-2505 414/462-9147 414/305-3145 800/237-2874 414/283-9798 414/755-1965 414/266-7000 414/291-2647 414/273-1173 414/847-7320 414/273-5533 414/220-4700 414/225-6225 262/377-5935 262/248-8811 January Calendar of Events Major Events / 2 January events / 4 On-Going Events / 20 Dining/Nightlife / 26 All dates and times are for public events only and subject to change. For more information, call 800/554-1448 or visit www.visitmilwaukee.org. Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro Presents the annual Black Truffle Dinner Wednesday, January 19, 2011 6:30 p.m. $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity 414-962-6300 | lakeparkbistro.com Through January 1 Saturdays with DJ ERICH! Saturdays with DJ ERICH! Come on down and get your pong on! Kitchen open daily 11a.m.-midnight! SPiN Milwaukee, 233 E. Chicago Street; 8p.m.-2a.m.; 414/831-SPIN; www.spinmilwaukee.com Frosty Fable Christmas Holiday Show at the Domes Get into the Christmas holiday spirit by viewing hundreds of glistening crimson red poinsettia plants and a beautifully-decorated tree. The Domes, 524 S. Layton Boulevard; 9a.m.-5p.m.; 414/649-9830; www.countyparks.com New Years Eve Bash! Come celebrate NYE with SPiN!! SPiN Milwaukee, 233 E. Chicago Street; 7p.m.-2a.m.; 414/831-SPIN; www.spinmilwaukee.com Holiness & the Feminine Spirit Paintings by Janet McKenzie The exhibition features the Vermont artist’s most well-known work Jesus of the People along with 12 other paintings that celebrate all people, particularly African Americans and women. Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University; 414/288-1669; www.marquette.edu/haggerty New Year’s Eve Party at your Safe House Control invites you to your Safe House for New Year’s Eve. Bring friendly agents. Come in from the cold. DJ dancing. International Exports, Ltd., 779 N. Front St.; 6p.m.; 414/271-2007; www.safe-house.com Ring in the New Year at Weissgerber’s Gasthaus New Years Eve - serving fish fry and dinners 4:30-9:30p.m. New Year’s Day serving full dinner menu 4:30-9:30p.m. Wings and Bloody Mary specials in the bar. Weissgerber’s Gasthaus, 2720 N. Grandview Boulevard; 262/544-4460; www.weissgerbers.com January 1 Cool Fool Kite Festival The Cool Fool Kite Festival is a winter festival on New Year’s Day. Over 50 kites will take to the skies. Ice sculpturing and horse-drawn buggy rides during the day. This is a free event with plenty of free parking. Small charge for buggy rides. Veterans Park on Milwaukee’s Lakefront near the Art Museum; 414/305-3145; www.giftofwings.com Milwaukee Bucks vs. Dallas Mavericks Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth Street; 8p.m.; 414/227-0500; www.bucks.com Through January 2 A Fabulous ‘50s Celebration Marvin Hamlisch and Sha-Na-Na will party like it’s 1959! Ring in the new year with a Fabulous 50’s celebration. Borrow Dad’s Edsel, and break out the Brylcream or slip into your poodle skirt for hit parade hit after hit parade hit - rockin’ into the new year with the Milwaukee Symphony Pops. It’s gonna make you wanna “SHOUT!” Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 700 N. Water Street; 414/291-7605; www.mso.org “Bugs!” at the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater “Bugs!” is a liveaction nature drama exploring the dramatic and savage lives of an Old World praying mantis and a beautiful butterfly, known by their Latin names, Hierodula and Papilio. For showtimes visit www.mpm.edu. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells Street; 414/319-4629; www.mpm.edu Frogs: A Chorus of Colors An introduction into the amazing world of anurans - the frogs. See 17 species of live frogs in self-contained custom habitats complete with live plants, rock ledges and waterfalls. Hear wild frog calls, learn whether toads have teeth, see the skeleton of the world’s largest frog and even perform a virtual frog dissection in Frogs: A Chorus of Colors. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells Street; 9a.m.-5p.m.; 414/223/4676; www.mpm.edu All information subject to change without notice. “Home for the Holidays with John McGivern” No one spins a tale better than John as he takes us on his paper route adventures and re-acquaints us with his beloved and nostalgia-filled East Side. From church pews to cakewalks to dieting and ill-fitting shoes, McGivern stories combine for a hilarious and heart-warming holiday treat. Created by and starring John McGivern. Next Act Theatre, 7-9p.m.; 414/278-0765; www.nextact.org “Let There be Light” - Stained Glass and Drawings from the Collection of Oakbrook Esser Studios This exhibition, featuring 21 stained glass pieces representing a wide array of styles, subject matter and time periods, examines the function of stained glass as a means for religious storytelling and investigates how that history impacts the understanding of work in stained glass by contemporary viewers. Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University; 414/288-1669; www.marquette.edu/haggerty Sunday Funday at SPiN! Football and pong...how could you go wrong? Free Klement’s brat bar AND half off appetizers! Come on down! Open 11a.m.midnight for food, drinks, pong and fun! SPiN Milwaukee, 233 E. Chicago Street; 414/831-SPIN; www.spinmilwaukee.com The Black Panthers Making Sense of History The photographic exhibition consisting of 47 contemporary exhibition prints and provides a visual history of the Black Panthers as photographed by Stephen Shames. In 1967, Shames met Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale at an antiwar demonstration in San Francisco and began photographing the Panthers. Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University; 414/288-1669; www.marquette.edu/haggerty LEARN HOW BLACK LEATHER BECAME THE FABRIC OF AMERICAN CULTURE. h-dmuseum.com 400 W. Canal St. • Milwaukee, WI • h-dmuseum.com | FREE PARKING | SHOP | RESTAURANTS EXHIBITS “The Polar Express” The IMAX Experience will delight kids and adults this holiday season! When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. At the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells Street; 414/278-2702; www.mpm.edu Wonders of Work and Labor: The Steidle Collection of American Industrial Art, Penn State University The paintings and prints in the Steidle Collection capture the power and beauty of industry. The images, potent reminders of earlier industrial development in America, are visual records connecting fine arts, industry and education before World War II. In this special collaboration with the Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum and Art Gallery at Pennsylvania State University, the Grohmann Museum is pleased to present a selection of the most captivating pieces from the Steidle collection. Grohmann Museum - Man at Work Art Collection, Milwaukee School of Engineering, 1000 N. Broadway; 9a.m.-6p.m.; 414/277-2300; www.msoe.edu/museum; www.mam.org January 3 UWM Panthers Men’s Basketball Team vs. Butler U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave.; 7p.m.; 414/908-6001; www.uscellulararena.com January 4 Beesentations - All about the Bees! Bees and beekeeping revealed! Bees play an important role in our food systems. This is an introduction to bees and beekeeping. Learn the difference between wasps and bees. Discover who’s inside the hive and how man has managed bees for pollination and honey. Whether you want to start a dance with bees through beekeeping or just learn of the dance they do to find nectar, this course gets you buzzing. For adults. Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place; 7-8p.m.; 414/964-8505; www.urbanecologycenter.org January 4-9 “Mamma Mia” The ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it’s your first visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more! Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water Street; 414/273-7206; www.marcuscenter.org Through January 6 Collection Focus in Fibers: John McQueen and Carol Eckert at RAM This exhibition features over 25 works from RAM’s permanent collection by these two internationally-recognized fiber artists. While their work is very different in character, both McQueen and Eckert explore scale and structure in interesting ways. Both artists will share the same gallery at RAM, installed to develop a dialogue between the ways in which they create work and their choices in using scale to communicate. Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street, Racine; 10a.m.-5p.m.; 262/638-8300; www.ramart.org 6 January 6 “A Boy Who Became King” Unwrap the story of the most famous of all pharaohs, King Tut, as you explore a tomb filled with treasure, examine his remains through forensic science and unlock secrets in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to discover the story of a boy who became king! Pre-registration is recommended. Join the Milwaukee Public Museum once a month, when museum educators bring exhibits to life through legends, myths and other tales of different cultures. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells Street; 10a.m.-1p.m.; 414/278-2714; www.mpm.edu January 6-9 Metropolitan Builders Association 2011 Home Builders Expo The Home Building & Remodeling Expo is the place for you to gather ideas on landscaping, remodeling and home products. If you are dreaming of a new home, the Home Building & Remodeling Expo also provides a wonderful opportunity for you to look at the latest land developments in the area, get to know a variety of home builders and do some research while you are at the show. Frontier Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue; 414 908-6083; www.frontierairlinescenter.org January 7 Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth Street; 7p.m.; 414/227-0500; www.bucks.com Through January 8 Holiday Show A collection by gallery artists, regional artists and recent acquisitions designed with holiday gifts in mind. A collection of original paintings, drawings and sculpture by gallery artists, guest artists and regional artists; along with significant recent acquisitions. DeLind Gallery of Fine Art, 450 E. Mason Street; 10a.m.-5p.m.; 414/271-8525; www.delindgallery.com January 8 TOYS! Margaret Leng Tan The Present Music Ensemble will perform with Margaret Leng Tan (www.margaretlengtan.com), a talented and visionary pianist whose work sidesteps perceived boundaries within the usual concert experience. Tan, the first woman to earn a doctorate from Juilliard, actively collaborated with John Cage and is recognized as the pre-eminent interpreter of Cage’s music. Tan is the world’s first professional toy piano virtuoso. She will perform Ge Gan-ru’s “Wrong, Wrong, Wrong!,” a melodrama for voice selfaccompanied by a 17-piece toy orchestra. Present Music, 158 N. Broadway; 7-11p.m.; 414/271-0711; www.presentmusic.org East Town Market at Discovery World Join East Town Association and Discovery World as we team up to present the East Town Market at Discovery World every second Saturday from December through May! Everyone who purchases something from the market will also get a special discounted rate of $10 to explore Discovery World. All of the products sold are handmade or locally grown. The market will feature a rotating cast of vendors, including: organic meats, eggs, cheeses; natural bath and beauty oils; handmade candles; farm fresh veggies; handmade housewares and textiles; raw foods, dips, natural crackers and smoothies; local art; handmade jewelry; handmade kids clothing and baby onesies; local photography; baked goods and coffee! Live music 11:30-1:30p.m. Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin, 500 N. Harbor Dr.; 10a.m.-2p.m.; 414 271-1416; www.easttown.com 7 “Mamma Mia” Premier Package Saturday night only! Includes overnight accommodations for two, two premium orchestra seat tickets, keepsake CD, $25 gift certificate to Marcus restaurants and reception at the InterContinental Milwaukee with complimentary hors d’ouvres and two drink tickets, plus transportation to and from Marcus Center for the Performing Arts with Pfister Hotel stay. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is located one block from InterContinental Milwaukee. InterContinental Milwaukee,139 E. Kilbourn Ave.; www.mkemarcuscenter.com/mke-hotel-packages/mama-mia/index.asp 414/276-868; “Gershwin and Friends” It’s New Years Eve at the New York City home of George Gershwin in the midst of the Jazz Age. We join the party’s staff as they celebrate Gershwin’s music from behind the scenes before heading back home to Harlem to ring in the new year in their own high style with the music of Gershwin’s “friends” Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and Harold Arlen. This dynamic and innovative review of classic tunes from the 20s, 30s and 40s will be performed in the intimate Studio Theatre by Cynthia Cobb, Parrish Collier and Paul Helm. The Skylight Opera Theatre at the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway; 414/291-7800; www.skylightopera.com Milwaukee Wave vs. Baltimore Blast U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Avenue; 3p.m.; 414/908-6001; www.uscellulararena.com Hubble at the Humphrey IMAX Dome Theater Blast off with the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on a mission to make vital repairs and upgrades to the Hubble Space Telescope, the world’s first space-based observatory, 350 miles above the Earth. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells Street; 414/319-4629; www.mpm.edu Bucyrus Museum See the history of mining Bucyrus International, Inc. / Bucyrus Museum, 1100 Milwaukee Avenue; www.bucyrus.com Brewcity Bruisers 2011 Season Opener The Brewcity Bruisers will play all five home games of the 2011 season at the U.S. Cellular Arena. U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Avenue; 7p.m.; 414/908-6001; www.uscellulararena.com January 8-9 The Wonderful World of Weddings and Occasions A major event that puts thousands of brides-to-be, wedding planners and other special occasion planners conveniently in touch with the people who provide the unique products, services and ideas that contribute so much toward ensuring that their special event is successful and memorable. The Bridal Expo is Wisconsin’s largest, oldest and most prestigious wedding event. Wisconsin Exposition Center; 262/367-5500; www.weddingshowepi.com January 8-May 28 SkyWaukee Walking Tour Wisconsin’s weather is famous for its changeability, though its winter days most often have one thing in common COLD. So when you can’t do anything about the weather, you can still enjoy a stroll through Milwaukee’s skywalk system. You get a new perspective on our downtown architecture and a new understanding of the people that shaped our city. Historic Milwaukee, Inc., 828 N. Broadway, Suite 110; 1-2p.m.; 414/277-7795; www.historicmilwaukee.org January 8-December 17 Animal Feeding Help feed the center’s resident turtles and snakes as you learn about animals that inhabit Wisconsin. Every Saturday. Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place; 1-2p.m.; 414/964-8505; www.urbanecologycenter.org Through January 9 European Design Since 1985: Shaping the New Century The first exhibit encompassing critical assessment of contemporary Western European design from 1985 to 2005. The exhibition will present 250 seminal works including furniture, ceramics, metalwork, glass and product design that reveal the extraordinary creativity of 118 European designers. Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive; 414/224-3200; www.mam.org 8 Knock Wood: New Gift to RAM’s Wood Collection While the most recent medium to enter the collection, RAM is now documenting in-depth the works of contemporary wood sculptors, wood turners and furniture makers. This exhibition includes platters, bowls and sculptural forms created by an array of internationally known artists such as Matt Moulthrop, Ron Fleming, Robyn Horn and Stoney Lamar. Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street, Racine; 10a.m.-5p.m.; 262/638-8300; www.ramart.org “The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD” Exhibit Everyone’s favorite silly character will be featured in “The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD,” an educational exhibit created by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in collaboration with Playskool. MR. POTATO HEAD will lead visitors on amazing adventures in outer space, a jungle safari, an archaeological dig and under the sea. Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Avenue; 9a.m.-5p.m.; 414/390-5437; www.bbcmkids.org The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf This is the first major exhibition of Bruce Metcalf’s work, featuring 70 pieces by the artist, dating from the 1970s to 2001, as well as unique wall drawings Metcalf will create on-site. Revered as a leading art jeweler, curator, essayist and critic of contemporary craft, Metcalf’s work examines social, moral and political issues. Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street, Racine; 10a.m.-5p.m.; 262/638-8300; www.ramart.org Wisconsin Masters: Bruno Ertz Bruno Ertz, a self-taught artist, specialized in detailed renderings of insects and flowers. Later, his work evolved to larger landscapes and nature scenes inspired by Japanese prints. On view Wednesday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Avenue; 1-5p.m.; 414/278-8295; www.charlesallis.org January 9-March 31 Earths Elements - Art Opening A joint exhibit by Dara Chappie and Terry A. Fischer The earth we live in is explored in two unique ways. One utilizes the elements such as stones and wood and combines them in fascinating ways. Dara’s assemblage art invites the viewer to look at the natural, earthy materials in a new light. The other views the climate/elements. Terry interprets them in soft and flowing watercolor landscapes that put the viewer right out there in the lush summer or a sudden, harsh snowstorm. Show runs through the end of March. Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park, 1500 E. Park Place; 2 p.m.-4; p.m.; 414/964-8505; www.urbanecologycenter.org 9 January 10-29 Classic & Antique Posters An exhibition and sale of original posters by many artists including Cheret and Cappiello. Also featuring original drawings by Jules Cheret along with paintings, drawings and magazine illustrations by other poster artists. Our poster table will offer a collection of antique and classic French posters. Paintings and drawings by notable Barbizon artists round out our collection. Also open for gallery night, Jan 21 & 22.DeLind Gallery of Fine Art, 450 E. Mason Street; 10a.m.-5p.m.; 414/271-8525; www.delindgallery.com January 11 The Milwaukee Public Museum and the Mummies of Akhmim In 1986, 99 years after they first came to Milwaukee, the museum’s two Egyptian mummies were first analyzed systematically, including CT-scanning, radiocarbon dating and coffin text translation, at the instigation of curator Carter Lupton. Carter will share the history of this ongoing study, including more recent examinations and analysis of the MPM mummies, all framed by the exhibit hosted at the Milwaukee Public Museum, Mummies of the World. Optional Tour: Mummies of the Museum. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells Street; 11a.m.; 414/278-2728; www.mpm.edu/events/luncheonlecture January 11-February 13 Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” A man struggles to clear his name when he suddenly finds himself embroiled in a global espionage conspiracy hatched by the mysterious multinational syndicate, “The 39 Steps.” Four actors play dozens of characters as Alfred Hitchcock crashes headlong into Monty Python in this wildly-inventive, high-octane comic romp of a whodunit! Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex, 108 E. Wells Street; 414/224-9490; www.milwaukeerep.com January 11-March 8 Cooking Classes at Coquette Cafe Classes are demonstration style and each class includes food and wine tasting, recipes and the opportunity to learn from our talented group of chefs! Here is our new series for Winter! January 11th - Soups & Stews; January 25th - Austria; February 8th - Valentines Day Menu for 2; February 22nd - Chef’s Favorites; March 8th - Coquette Classics. Winter Series: Tuesday evenings. 10% discount if you book the entire series. Call or stop at our front desk to book your cooking class! Coquette Cafe, 316 N. Milwaukee Street; 6-8p.m.; 414/291-2655; www.coquettecafe.com January 12 Milwaukee Bucks vs. San Antonio Spurs Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth Street; 7p.m.; 414/227-0500; www.bucks.com January 13 Itzhak Perlman An incomparable virtuoso The greatest violinist of our time - perhaps of all time. Itzhak Perlman joins the Milwaukee Symphony to perform Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the artistry of Itzhak Perlman. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 700 N. Water Street; 414/291-7605; www.mso.org UWM Panthers Men’s Basketball Team vs. UIC U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Avenue; 7p.m.; 414/908-6001; www.uscellulararena.com 10 January 13-February 27 “Swing on a Star” It was a time of great changes, great stars, great promise, and great music. It was the time when swing was king! It was the time of Sinatra, Crosby, the Andrews Sisters, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and many more. You can return to that wonderful time in this new edition of The Fireside’s wildly popular original, musical extravaganza. It’s all there - the sights, the sounds, the laughter, the dancing and most especially the music. Young and old alike will cheer as this immortal era is brought to life again by a spectacularly talented cast of performers including The Fireside’s own LIVE Big Band! Seven shows weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The Fireside Dinner Theatre; 800/477-9505; www.firesidetheatre.com January 14 Milwaukee Wave vs. Omaha Vipers U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Avenue; 7p.m.; 414/908-6001; www.uscellulararena.com January 14-15 Disney’s “Beauty & the Beast, Jr.” Brainy Belle yearns to escape her provincial life. However, Belle gets more adventure than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale performed by local students. Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N. Rural Street; 7-8p.m.; 262/670-0560; www.schauercenter.org Mozart’s “Jupiter” Today, two hundred and fifty years after his birth, the music of Mozart still speaks to us, moves us, and leaves us breathless. Guest conductor James Gaffigan leads Mozart’s great, final Symphony No. 41, the Jupiter. And the MSO’s own Megumi Kanda premieres a trombone concerto by Milwaukee’s own Geoffrey Gordon. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 700 N. Water Street; 414/291-7605; www.mso.org January 14-February 5 “The Magic Bicycle” Young Lilah has just escaped the orphanage that has been her home since her mother died when a boy appears out of nowhere on a curious looking bicycle. As the police surround them, they disappear for an escapade through time to discover the secret of the bike, save the boy’s ancestors and, most importantly, find Lilah a good home with a family to love. First Stage Children’s Theater, performances at Todd Wehr Theater at the Marcus Center, 929 N. Water; 414/273-7206; www.firststage.org January 14-February 6 “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” Told through the eyes of 17-year-old Ernestine, “Crumbs From The Table Of Joy” is a memory play about an AfricanAmerican family from the deep south that has moved to bustling Brooklyn in 1950. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, “Crumbs” is a lyrical, funny and compassionate gem. Renaissance Theaterworks proudly announces “Crumbs From The Table Of Joy”as the first selection in our new Diversity Series! Renaissance Theaterworks, 158 N. Broadway Studio Theatre; 7-10p.m.; 414/291-7800; www.r-t-w.com January 14-April 3 Lake Boats: The Photography of Jim Brozek and Christopher Winters Local photographers Jim Brozek and Christopher Winters have both spent time on Great Lakes freighters documenting the work and workers of the boats of Lake Michigan. Grohmann Museum - Man at Work Art Collection, Milwaukee School of Engineering 1000 N. Broadway; 9a.m.-5p.m.; 414/277-2300; www.msoe.edu/museum Through January 15 Paintings by Alayna Rose Brilliantly colorful abstract oils by Wisconsin artist Alayna Rose. A painter, jewelry designer and former illustrator, Alayna paints as she lives, with passion, imagination and enthusiastic energy. David Barnett Gallery, 1024 E. State Street at Prospect Avenue; 11a.m.-5p.m.; 414/271-5058; www.davidbarnettgallery.com January 15 UWM Panthers Men’s Basketball Team vs. Loyola U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave.; 7p.m.; 414/908-6001; www.uscellulararena.com January 15-April 3 Train Show at the Domes Be thrilled to witness multiple G-scale trains running simultaneously over 500 feet of track inside the glass-enclosed dome of the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, a landmark destination in Milwaukee County. Milwaukee County Parks System, 9480 Watertown Plank Road; 9a.m.-4p.m.; 414/649-9830; www.countyparks.com Through January 16 “Liberace!” Join us as the famously flamboyant entertainer is brought back to life for one final performance in his hometown of Milwaukee, complete with his favorite songs, trademark sense of humor and fabulous wardrobe! Featuring Milwaukee favorite Jack Forbes Wilson as Liberace. Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex, 108 E. Wells Street; 414/224-9490; www.milwaukeerep.com On Site: Chakaia Booker The Milwaukee Art Museum is pleased to present On Site: Chakaia Booker, the latest in a series of exhibitions featuring the work of contemporary artists presented in the Quadracci Pavilion. Over a dozen of Booker’s stunning black sculptures made from automobile tires will be dramatically presented in the pristine, light-filled spaces of the Baumgartner Galleria. Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive; 414/224-3200; www.mam.org January 16 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration The MLK Steering Committee will host the 27th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Celebration at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. A highlight of this event includes a multicultural performing arts salute to Dr. King. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water Street; 1-4p.m.; www.marcuscenter.org Through January 17 Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware Art in Clay presents groundbreaking scholarship that reattributes ceramic forms long believed to be Moravian to diverse North Carolina cultural groups. Art in Clay is the first major survey of these earthenware traditions and features more than 150 objects. Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive; 414/224-3200; www.mam.org January 17 Concordia University Wisconsin Undergraduate Visit Day If you are interested in attending a campus visit day, please call 888/628-9472. Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive; 262/243-4380; www.cuw.edu 12 January 18 Beesentations - All about the Bees! Bees and Beekeeping Revealed! Bees play an important role in our food systems. This is an introduction to bees and beekeeping. Learn the difference between wasps and bees. Discover who’s inside the hive and how Man has managed bees for pollination and honey. Whether you want to start a dance with bees through beekeeping, or just learn of the dance they do to find nectar, this course gets you buzzing. For adults. Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place; 7-8p.m.; 414/964-8505; www.urbanecologycenter.org January 19 Milwaukee Bucks vs. Washington Wizards Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth Street; 7p.m.; 414/227-0500; www.bucks.com MSOE Open House for Working Professionals Milwaukee School of Engineering offers working adults a convenient way to attain their bachelor’s or master’s degrees and a broad range of certificates and certifications. Learn more about the university and meet with faculty and professional development counselors. Call or visit our website. Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), 1025 N. Broadway; 800/332-6763; www.msoe.edu Snowshoe Night Hike Find our what goes bump, hoot, or screech in the night while floating on the snow! We will hike through the Riverside Park down to the Milwaukee River. Dress for the weather. Payment required at registration. Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place; 6-8p.m.; 414/9648505; www.urbanecologycenter.org January 19-May 22 Hollywood Icons, Local Demons Ghanaian Popular Paintings by Mark Anthony Ghanaian master artist Mark Anthony is acclaimed for his signage-inspired paintings that attract audiences to itinerant theatrical performances or “concert parties” by local musicians and actors. The exhibition consists of sets of paintings for three different plays: “When a Royal Dies, We Take Him Home;” “Some Rivalries Are Dangerous;” and “If You Do Not Allow Your Brother to Climb.” Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University; 414/288-1669; www.marquette.edu/haggerty The Truth is Not in the Mirror Photography and a Constructed Identity The artists in the exhibition: Tina Barney, Claire Beckett, Valerie Belin, Dawoud Bey, Jesse Burke, Kelli Connell, Michael Corridore, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Rineke Dijkstra, Jason Florio, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Andy Freeberg, Lee Friedlander, David Hockney, Nikki S. Lee, Graham Miller, Martin Parr, Thomas Ruff, The Sartorialist, Alec Soth, Will Steacy, Larry Sultan, and Mickalene Thomas. Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University; 414/288-1669; www.marquette.edu/haggerty January 20-February 13 “Big Boys” by Rich Orloff The business of big laughs. No one argues with success. Ask Victor Burlington, a self-satisfied, grandiose, amoral and very successful big business boss. He’s had it all his way; until he hires Norman insecure, highly moral and a little naive. Despite Victor’s ruthless scheming and badgering, Norman seeks a better corporate way. The plucky recruit proves to be strong executive material as he challenges Victor’s methods and power. The stage is set for a surprising - and hilarious - battle for the heart and soul of Corporate America. The Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th St.; 7-9p.m.; 414/278-0765; www.nextact.org 14 13 January 21 Dual Exhibition Gallery Night Reception Gallery Night Reception for MIAD’s Culture in Transition series, featuring a dual exhibition. View “TINY: Art from Microscopes at UW-Madison,” a unique exhibition showcasing images, models, colors and textures that exist outside the scope of human vision, alongside “Eros and Logos/Art on the Boundaries of Science,” featuring the diverse work of artists who focus on concepts and imagery that exist along the boundaries between art and science. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 273 E. Erie Street; 5-9p.m.; 414/847-3200; www.miad.edu January 21-22 Beethoven’s Third Concerto The Beethoven piano concerto cycle continues as widely-acclaimed Beethoven specialist Ronald Brautigam plays the great C-minor Third Concerto under Edo de Waart, who also leads Brahms’ joyous Haydn Variations, and Richard Strauss’ shimmering self-portrait, A Hero’s Life. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 700 N. Water Street; 414/291-7605; www.mso.org “Church Basement Ladies” They’re servin’ it up again! It’s 1969 and folks are protesting the Vietnam War, women are demanding equal pay, and the Lutheran church basement ladies are dealing with changes of their own. Through heart-warming humor and hilarious antics, these women (from the kitchen matriarch to the mom-to-be) find strength as they handle the joys and upheavals from below the “House of God!” Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N. Rural Street; 2-4 p.m.; 262/670-0560; www.schauercenter.org Gallery Night & Day Antique & Classic Posters Delind Gallery of Fine Art, 450 E. Mason Street; 10a.m.-9p.m.; 414/271-8525; www.delindgallery.com Gallery Night and Day Presented by the East Town and Historic Third Ward Associations, Gallery Night and Day is the premier art event in Milwaukee for both the experienced artist and the beginning admirer. This spring, the quarterly event showcases 61 venues throughout the downtown area. Admission is free to all participating venues during event hours. Spanning Friday evening and Saturday during the day, Gallery Night and Day features free parking in the Historic Third Ward parking structures located at 212 N. Milwaukee St. and 225 E. Chicago St. Plus, catch a ride on the Friday Gallery Night Xpress for free! Enjoy a 5-stop route that will take you from the Third Ward to East Town and back. The 20-passenger bus makes a continuous loop from 5-9p.m. with stops every 15 minutes. Historic Third Ward Association; Downtown venues; 414/273-1173; www.historicthirdward.org January 21-February 18 Emerging Artists Exhiibition The works of Deidre Prosen and Steven Burnham will be on display in the Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery. The opening reception will be Gallery Night, Jan. 21 from 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours are noon-4p.m. Sunday through Friday. Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road; noon-4p.m.; 414/410-4105; www.stritch.edu January 21-March 5 Eros and Logos/Art on the Boundaries of Science On display is the diverse work of artists who focus on concepts and imagery that exist along the boundaries between art and science, and who may redefine our perceptions of seemingly divergent fields of human endeavor. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 273 E. Erie Street; 10a.m.-5p.m.; 414/847-3200; www.miad.edu TINY: Art from Microscopes at UW-Madison This fascinating and unique exhibition features images and models from the microcosmic world of forms, colors and textures that exists outside the scope of human vision. Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, 273 E. Erie Street; 10a.m.-5p.m.; 414/847-3200; www.miad.edu January 21-March 13 “Nobody Lonesome For Me” From the writer of the Stackner hit “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” comes a tribute to America’s greatest troubadour, Hank Williams, who in his tragically short 29 years created a legacy that still influences countless artists with classic songs like “Nobody’s Lonesome for Me,” “Jambalaya” and “Your Cheatin’ Heart.” Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex, 108 E. Wells Street; 414/224-9490; www.milwaukeerep.com January 21-April 9 Prints and Drawings From Rembrandt to the Present The David Barnett collection of over 4,000 original prints and drawings started in 1968 on buying trips to New York, London and Paris when David was 21 years of age. Artists purchased included Picasso, Toulouse Lautrec and Chagall. David Barnett Gallery, 1024 E. State Street at Prospect Avenue; 414/271-5058; www.davidbarnettgallery.com January 22 Bucyrus Museum See the history of mining Bucyrus International, Inc. / Bucyrus Museum, 1100 Milwaukee Avenue; www.bucyrus.com Milwaukee Bucks vs. Memphis Grizzlies Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth Street; 7p.m.; 414/227-0500; www.bucks.com Milwaukee Wave vs. Chicago Riot U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Avenue; 6p.m.; 414/908-6001; www.uscellulararena.com Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Presents: “Beethoven’s Third Concerto” Package includes overnight stay for two; two premium orchestra seat tickets; keepsake CD; $25 gift certificate to Marcus restaurants; reception at InterContinental Milwaukee with complimentary hors d’ouvres and two drink tickets; transportation to and from Marcus Center for the Performing Arts with Pfister Hotel stay. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is located one block from InterContinental Milwaukee. The Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Avenue; 414/273-8222; www.thepfisterhotel.com Silver Soiree A night not soon forgotten The Cultural Center celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a sparkling gala “Silver Soiree” featuring dinner, music, raffles, and auction with Jim “Lips” LaBelle. Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, 6p.m.; 262/375-3676; www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org The Pink Tie Gala Come to The Delafield Hotel for a winter ball to benefit breast cancer and prostate cancer. Delafield Promotional & Tourism Council, Delafield; 6p.m.; www.visitdelafield.org 21st Annual HCCW Gala Theme: Hispanic Enterprise the Promise of America. Silent auction - 7p.m. program/dinner; 9p.m. dance. Tickets: $150/person or $1,000 corporate table for 8. No tickets sold at the door. Parking Included. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin, 1021 W. National Avenue; 5p.m.-12a.m.; 414/643-6963; www.hccw.org 15 January 22-23 JOY Publications Wedding Planner & Guide 2011 Milwaukee Bridal Show Everything you need to plan the perfect wedding - all under one roof! Meet and compare wedding planners, caterers, photographers, couteriers and much more, see the latest in fashions for everyone from the bride and groom to the wedding party and parents, and learn more in one stop than you can in weeks of shopping! Frontier Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue; 414/908-6001; www.frontierairlinescenter.org January 27 Dinosaur Extinction “Truth” is a hard concept to deal with in science -new information can always change our current understanding. Join geologist Dr. Peter Sheehan and uncover the latest information on the dinosaur extinction 65 million years ago. This is part of the Chat with a Museum Expert series offered at the Milwaukee Public Museum. Chat sessions will take place in the Gromme Theater. Seating is limited and reservations are required for groups. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells Street; 10-11a.m.; www.mpm.edu Through January 23 Mariko Kusumoto: Unfolding Stories Mariko Kusumoto is an enchantress. She creates extraordinary and intricate metal sculptures of music boxes and other constructions - magical worlds that both delight and mystify. Using a variety of metalsmithing techniques, Kusumoto crafts elaborate miniature stage sets with multiple doors, moving parts, compartments and drawers as well as the characters and props to inhabit them. Racine Art Museum, 441 Main Street, Racine; 10a.m.-5p.m.; 262/638-8300; www.ramart.org January 28 International Guitar Night Concert Featuring Clive Carroll, Alexandre Gismonti, Pino Forastiere, and Brian Gore. Recital Hall, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd.; 7p.m.; 414/229-4308; arts.uwm.edu Tom Loeser : Contemporary Furniture Tom Loeser is a contemporary furniture and object maker whose work seeks to create a dialogue with the viewer. His work is in the collections of the Brooklyn Museum, New York, NY Cooper-Hewitt Museum, New York, NY; Milwaukee Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institute among others. He is a four-time recipient of a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts and has been teaching woodworking at UW-Madison since 1991. Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum, 2220 N. Terrace Avenue; 1-5p.m.; 414/271-3656; www.villaterracemuseum.org Through January 26 Ladies’ Night & “Pink” Pong @ SPiN! Join us at SPiN for Ladies’ Night! Every Wednesday from 8-close, ladies receive: 1/2 off champagne; 1/2 off wine and free “pink” pong all night!! SPiN Milwaukee, 233 E. Chicago Street; 8p.m.-12a.m.; 414/831-SPIN; www.spinmilwaukee.com January 26 Alec Soth lecture to open “The Truth is Not in the Mirror” Alec Soth (b. 1969) is a photographer born and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His photographs have been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including the 2004 Whitney and São Paulo Biennials. In 2008, a large survey exhibition of Soth’s work was exhibited at Jeu de Paume in Paris and Fotomuseum Winterthur in Switzerland. Haggerty Museum of Art, Marquette University; 6-7p.m.; 414/288-1669; www.marquette.edu/haggerty January 28-30 Garrick Ohlsson Plays Beethoven’s Emperor “It was Beethoven’s beauty that emerged from the piano,” raved the Pittsburgh Tribune, “thanks, of course, to Garrick Ohlsson’s integrity and sterling technique.” Hear him perform Beethoven’s regal Emperor Piano Concerto. Plus, music of Brahms and Schumann under Edo de Waart. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, 700 N. Water Street; 414/291-7605; www.mso.org UWM Panthers Men’s Basketball Team vs. Detroit U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Avenue; 414/908-6001; www.uscellulararena.com January 29 Milwaukee Bucks vs. New Jersey Nets Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth Street; 7p.m.; 414/227-0500; www.bucks.com Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Presents: “Beethoven’s Emporer” Saturday night only - Garrick Ohlsson Plays “Beethoven’s Emperor.” Package includes overnight accommodations for two; two premium orchestra seat tickets; keepsake amenity; $25 gift certificate to Marcus restaurants; reception at InterContinental Milwaukee with complimentary hors d’ouvres and two drink tickets; transportation to and from Marcus Center for the Performing Arts with Pfister Hotel stay. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is located one block from InterContinental Milwaukee. The Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Avenue; 414/273-8222; www.thepfisterhotel.com Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth Street; 7p.m.; 414/227-0500; www.bucks.com January 26-March 13 “Speaking In Tongues” As a detective on the verge of a breakdown investigates the mysterious disappearance of a prominent psychiatrist, the seemingly random confessions of apparent strangers reveals a complex web of intrigue and betrayal. Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Patty & Jay Baker Theater Complex, 108 E. Wells Street; 414/224-9490; www.milwaukeerep.com Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Presents: Beethoven’s 16 17 “Third Concerto” Saturday night only - Garrick Ohlsson Plays “Beethoven’s Emperor.” Package includes overnight stay; two premium orchestra seat tickets; keepsake amenity; $25 gift certificate to Marcus Restaurants; reception at InterContinental Milwaukee with complimentary hors d’ouvres and two drink tickets. Transportation to and from Marcus Center for the Performing Arts with InterContinental Hotel stay. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is located one block from InterContinental Milwaukee. InterContinental Milwaukee, 139 E. Kilbourn Avenue; 414/276-868; www.intercontinentalmilwaukee.com Milwaukee Wave vs. Omaha Vipers U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Avenue; 6p.m.; 414/908-6001; www.uscellulararena.com The Little River Band The first act to achieve success in America from an Australian base, Little River Band continues to excite audiences all over the world. The band’s current lineup blends new energy and arrangements to their Top Ten U.S. hits. You’re sure to get swept up by the show’s vitality and the volume of hits from LRB’s history. Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N. Rural Street; 3-9p.m.; 262/670-0560; www.schauercenter.org Winterfest Family fun in the winter! Enjoy a sled dog demonstration, icelandic ponies, sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, screen printing on your favorite t-shirt and activites for the entire family. Urban Ecology Center - Washington Park, 1859 N. 40th St.; 11a.m.-5p.m.; 414/964-8505; www.urbanecologycenter.org January 29-February 13 “The Little Engine That Could” A train full of toys is waiting to go to the good little girls and boys on the other side of the imposing mountain. But who will get it there? The Little Blue Engine may be the smallest, but it’s the only train willing to step up to the task. Now your little ones will learn the value of perseverance and self-confidence as they watch, hope and help cheer the Little Engine over that mountain. First Stage Children’s Theater, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center 325 W. Walnut Street; 414/267-2961; www.firststage.org January 30 “Outlooks On Love” Classical symphony concert with three musical “outlooks on love” featuring Goldmark’s “Rustic Wedding Symphony,” Nicolai’s “Overture to the Merry Wives of Windsor,” and Saint-Saens “Bacchanale” from “Samson and Delilah.” Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells; 3-4p.m.; 414/963-9067; www.festivalcitysymphony.org 2011 Brewers On Deck Brewers On Deck, presented by Time Warner Cable, will feature a number of activities for the entire family. Autographs and photos from Brewers players and coaches, interactive games in the Kids Area, Q&A sessions and game shows with Brewers players, coaches and broadcasters, vendor booths with baseball memorabilia, the Brewers Community Foundation Live Auction and Rummage Sale and many other activities will all be a part of Brewers On Deck. Frontier Airlines Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue; 414/908-6001; www.frontierairlinescenter.org UWM Panthers Men’s Basketball Team vs. Wright State U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Avenue; 1p.m.; 414/908-6001; www.uscellulararena.com Through January 31 18 Happy Hour Stop in after work Mondays through Fridays from 2-6p.m. and enjoy great happy hour specials at Bar 360, The Fire Pit, Solstice Lounge and casino floor. As always, please drink responsibly. Domestic pints $2.50, domestic bottles $3, imports: $4 rail drinks, $4 margaritas and Long Islands, $5. Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal Street; 4-6p.m.; 800/paysbig.com Science Saturdays Drop in and discover the world of science through self-led interactive activities and crafts. Drop-in program every Saturday, 9:30a.m.-5p.m. for adults and accompanied children. Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place; 9 a.m.; 414/964-8505; www.urbanecologycenter.org Weekly Specials at the Fire Pit Sports Bar The Fire Pit is offering drink and $5 dine-in appetizer specials. Take advantage of these great deals from 2-6p.m. Monday - Friday. $3 Domestic Bottles, $4 Import Bottles, $4 Glasses of House Wine, $4 Well Drinks, $5 House Long Island Iced Teas, $5 House Margaritas. Fire Pit Sports Bar & Grill, Potawatomi Bingo Casino 1721 W. Canal Street; 10-2a.m.; www.paysbig.com/dining/firepit January 31-February 18 Bare Walls R Back At DeLind Gallery of Fine Art we usually leave one wall bare. During February, the entire gallery is completely bare. Come sneak a peak! Since the beginning of time, when man first drew pictures with a charcoal stick on the walls of his cave, the nude woman was a favorite subject. This show of nudes includes paintings, sculpture, drawings and fine graphic artworks. DeLind Gallery of Fine Art, 450 E. Mason Street; 414/271-8525; www.delindgallery.com Beyond Pleasuredome Reminiscent of the old “Red Light,” Beyond Pleasuredome is a gay-friendly dance club atmosphere with great drink specials Thursdays. Trocadero Gastrobar, 1758 N. Water Street; 10p.m.-2a.m.; www.ztrocadero.com Boomers and Beyond This program, offered the first Thursday of every month, will start with socializing and coffee and treats, and then we’ll head out on the trails. Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, 1111 E. Brown Deer Road; 9-10a.m.; 414/352-2880; www.sanc.org Bridal Open House Plan your wedding with us! Come to our monthly open house at The Wedding Center at Stonewood Village. Vendors will be in Some Kinda Wonderful, Savvy Bride,The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar and BlackDog Studios. Over 30 vendors will be represented! First Tuesday of every month. We hope to see you there! Stonewood Village, 17700 W Capitol Dr., Brookfield; 5-7p.m.; 262/264-0747; www.foodspot.com/thepastatree Date Nite Thursdays! Every Thursday! Get an appetizer, two entrees and a dessert to share for only $30! View our special Date Nite Menu online! Sheridan’s, 5133 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy; 5-9p.m.; 414/747-9800; www.sheridanhouseandcafe.com Fall BFA Exhibition An exhibition showcasing works by students receiving their BFA degrees from the Department of Art & Design. Re-opens: Jan. 25. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts, 2400 E. Kenwood Boulevard, INOVA/Arts Center; 414/229-4308; arts.uwm.edu Fine Art Continually changing collection which features paintings, drawings, and fine original graphic works from the 19th and 20th centuries. Antique and classic posters, and outstanding regional artists’ paintings and sculpture. DeLind Gallery of Fine Art, 450 E. Mason Street, (located inside George Watts & Son, Inc.) 10a.m.-5p.m.; 414/271-8525; www.delindgallery.com $5 Mojitos Every Tuesday night join us for $5 Mojitos! Trocadero Gastrobar, 1758 N. Water Street; www.ztrocadero.com 20 Happy Hour at Riverfront Pizzeria Bar & Grill! We’ve enhanced our Happy Hour! Enjoy $3 Tap beer, $3 House wine, $5 Specialty Martinis, PLUS $3 off all appetizers. Riverfront Pizzeria Bar & Grill, 509 E. Erie Street; 4-7p.m.; 414/277-1800; www. foodspot.com/riverfront Harley-Davidson Museum Package An overnight accommodation for one night; two admission tickets to the HarleyDavidson Museum; two complimentary audio tours at the Harley-Davidson Museum; coffee table book: “Under Construction: Building the Harley-Davidson Museum.” Within the walls of the Harley-Davidson Museum, you will find motorcycles and artifacts that tell the story of the company’s rich history and heritage. Total package price starts at $199 + tax for double occupancy. Based on availability. The Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave.; 414/273-8222; www.thepfisterhotel.com Kohl’s Healthy Kids: It’s Your Move! exhibit Kids can jump into a giant, interactive board game and play their way to a healthy lifestyle in a new feature exhibit at the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum developed in partnership with Children’s Hospital and Health System and brought to you by Kohl’s Department Stores. Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Avenue; 414/291-0888; www.bbcmkids.org Me and My BFF Package Hit the town with your BFF. Start the evening with a fab dinner in Mason Street Grill and then get your groove on among the many exciting establishments on Milwaukee Street. Cap off the evening in Blu, the sassy and sophisticated lounge on the 23rd floor of the Pfister. The next morning, detox in WELL Spa + Janice Salon, where you will enjoy a 25% off discount on any service. OMG! You and your BFF will enjoy: overnight accommodations for one night; a $50 dining credit; two $10 gift cards to Blu; overnight valet or self parking; 25% off any WELL Spa + Janice Salon Services. $209 + tax per night based on double occupancy. The Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Avenue; 414/273-8222; www.thepfisterhotel.com Mondays Bottles 1/2 off all bottles of wines! The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1503 N. Farwell Avenue; 5-10p.m.; 414/276-8867; www.foodspot.com/thepastatree 21 Mummies of the World The largest exhibition of mummies and related artifacts ever assembled. This groundbreaking exhibition bridges the gap between past and present, showing how science can shed light on the historical and cultural record around the world. Featuring an astounding collection of 150 objects, including real human and animal mummies and related artifacts from South America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and Ancient Egypt, Mummies of the World also demonstrates that mummification, both through natural and intentional processes, has taken place all over the globe, from the hot desert sands of South America to remote European moors and bogs. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells Street; 414//278/2702; www.mpm.edu “Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs” Part historic journey and part forensic adventure, follow researchers and explorers as they piece together the archaeological and genetic clues of Egyptian mummies. A real-life Indiana Jones adventure complete with thieves and hidden treasure, this is a modern-day scientific journey to extract clues about our past. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells Street; 414/319-4629; www.mpm.edu Music Under Glass Concert Series Join us Thursdays for concerts in the Show Dome. Enjoy live, local music and LED light/ sound shows. Great winter get-a-way. Food and drink available for purchase. Concerts Thursday nights only. Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory - The Domes, 524 S. Layton Boulevard; 6-8p.m.; 414//649-9830; www.countyparks.com/horticulture Paradise Landing Waterpark - Two Night Deal Located in the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, Paradise Landing offers you and your family a unique tropical getaway year-round. Since just one night is not enough for all the fun in Paradise Landing, why not stay two nights? This package includes up to five passes to Paradise Landing and this deal guarantees your access to Paradise Landing starting at 2p.m. on your check-in date until 12p.m. on your check-out date. Don’t forget the big kids. Take some time for yourself and visit Milwaukee’s only private-suite spa just 11 blocks from the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Services are not included with package, but cab fare is reimbursed. Hilton Milwaukee, 509 W. Wisconsin Avenue; 414/271-7250; www.hiltonmilwaukee.com Senior Day Every Tuesday of the month That means more chances for you to win! Fire Keeper’s Club members 55 and older will receive the following: First Tuesday: $5 FKC Reward Play pre-loaded onto account and a premium item available at any Fire Keeper’s Club booth. Second Tuesday: $5 FKC Reward Play and $5 off at The Buffet or Food Court. Both offers are pre-loaded onto account. Third Tuesday: $5 FKC Reward Play pre-loaded onto account and the chance to win $75 in FKC Reward Play. Drawing times are 7a.m., noon and 5p.m. Ten lucky guests will each win $75 in FKC Reward Play to be used that day. Fourth Tuesday: $10 FKC Reward Play pre-loaded onto account. Plus, all Club members who hit a same-suit blackjack on Tuesdays from 7a.m.5p.m. will receive a premium item. First Tuesday: Hearts; Second Tuesday: Diamonds; Third Tuesday: Spades; Fourth Tuesday: Clubs. Harley-Davidson Museum: Want the fun to continue? Take a free shuttle from the Casino to the Museum from 10a.m.-6p.m. every Tuesday to take advantage of special admission rates and packages for seniors. The shuttle runs every half hour. Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal Street; 7a.m.-5p.m.; 800/paysbig; www.paysbig.com/promotions/ Stars of the Pharaohs in the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium To the ancient Egyptians, the stars were a part 22 of the great circle of life, death and re-birth. They were the realm of the gods and pharaohs who governed the Earth from the sky. Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 West Wells Street; 414/278-/2702; www.mpm.edu 23 Sunday Football Special Every Sunday now through the Superbowl enjoy a 17”-3 topping pizza, small garlic bread and four Miller or Leinie bottles or four sodas for only $24.99! Dine-in only. (Offer not valid with other coupons or resaturant.com certificates) Riverfront Pizzeria Bar & Grill, 509 E. Erie Street; 11a.m.-9p.m.; 414/277-1800; www.foodspot.com/riverfront Marcus Center for the Performing Arts First Stage Children’s Theater Florentine Opera Company Milwaukee Ballet 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202, 414/273-7206 Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Alverno Presents & Ko-Thi Dance Company Milwaukee Theatre 700 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202, 414/291-7605 Alverno College, 39th St. and Morgan Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 414/382-6044 500 W. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203, 414/908-6003 World’s Shortest Happy Hour - available only at the Nomad World Pub. From 4-4:15 every Monday through Thursday, EVERY DRINK* is only $1! Yup. That’s right - $1. Like you needed an excuse to run out of work early. Does not include doubles, table beers or bottles of wine. One drink per person, per order. Nomad World Pub, 1401 E. Brady Street; 4p.m.; www.nomadworldpub.com Bel Canto Chorus 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53233, 414/847-7922 Yeah Der - Wine, Cheese and Beer! This walking, food tour 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI, 53202, 414/291-7800 The World’s Shortest Happy Hour It’s back, baby! The is a celebration of Milwaukee emerging from Brew City to a new city! This compact (approx. 1.5 mile) tour has lunch and dinner tour dates available. Tasting samples include appetizers, entrees, wine and beer from a variety of restaurants. Tour guests will see highlights of East Town, Westown, Old World Third Street, and more! Enjoy Milwaukee morsels on the move in the heart of downtown with Tour Milwaukee. Tickets can be purchased online at www. tourmilwaukee.net Downtown Milwaukee Tours; 414/232-9348; www.tourmilwaukee.net Northern Lights Theater 3195 S. Superior St., Milwaukee, WI 53207, 414/481-8801 Off-Broadway Theatre/Next Act Theatre Bradley Center 342 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202, 414/278-0765 1001 N. 4th St., Milwaukee, WI 53203, 414/227-0400 Schauer Arts & Activities Center Broadway Theatre Center Chamber Theatre Renaissance Theaterworks Skylight Opera Theatre 147 N. Rural Street, Downtown Hartford, WI, 262/670-0560 ext. 3 Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI, 262/781-9470 Latino Arts Theatre, Inc. 1028 S. 9th St., Milwaukee WI 53204, 414/384-3100 Milwaukee Repertory Theater 108 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202, 414/224-9490 KITES Sunset Playhouse, Inc. 800 Elm Grove Rd., Elm Grove, WI 53122, 262/782-4430 Tenth Street Theater/In Tandem Theatre 628 N. 10th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233, 414/271-1371 UWM Peck School of the Arts 2400 E. 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Over $20 DOWNTOWN Afternoon Tea Watts Tea Shop, 761 N. Jefferson St., 800/747-9288 / $$ American Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 275 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/347-9125 / $$ Astor Street Fine Food & Spirits, 924 E. Juneau Ave., 414/278-8660 / $$ Avenue Bar & Grill, 611 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/273-7327 / $$ Bacchus, A Bartolotta Restaurant, 925 E. Wells St., 414/765-1166 / $$$ Bistro 333, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave., 414/276-1234 / $$ Buck Bradley’s Saloon & Eatery, 1019 N. Old World Third St., 414/224-8500 / $$ Buckley’s Kiskeam Inn, 801 N. Cass St., 414/271-1111 / $$ Cafe at the Pfister, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., 414/273-8222 / $$ Milwaukee Chophouse, 633 N. 5th St., 414/226-CHOP / $$$$ Miss Katie’s Diner, 1900 W. Clybourn Ave., 414/344-0044 / $$ Motor, Harley-Davidson Museum, 401 W. Canal St., 877/436-8738 / $$$ Smyth at the Iron Horse Hotel, 500 W. Florida St., 414/831-4615 / $$$ Sobelman’s Pub & Grill, 1900 W. St. Paul Ave., 414/931-1919 / $ Sobelmans TallGrass Grill, 1952 N. Farwell Ave., 414/273-4727 / $ Tutto, 1033 N. Old World Third St., 414/291-5600 / $$$$ American Bistro Port of Call Bistro & Beer Garden, 106 W. Wells St., 414/273-7678 / $$$ Artful American Kil@Wat, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave., 414/291-4793 / $$$ Cafe at the Plaza, 1007 N. Cass St., 414/272-0515 / $ Asian RuYi, 1721 W. Canal St., 414/645-6888 / $$$ Cafe Racer, Harley-Davidson Museum, 401 W. Canal St., 877/436-8738 / $$ Asian Fusion Sake Tumi, 714 N. Milwaukee St., 414/224-SAKE (7253) / $$ The Eatery on Farwell, 2014 N. Farwell Ave., 414/220-1110 / $$ Umami Moto, 718 N. Milwaukee St., 414/727-9333 / $$$ Elsa’s On The Park, 833 N. Jefferson St., 414/765-0615 / $ Belgian Cafe Cafe Hollander, 2608 N. Downer Ave., 414/963-6366 / $$ Envoy Restaurant & Lounge, 2308 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/345-5015 / $$$ Hinterland Erie Street Gastropub, 222 E. Erie St., Ste. 100, 414/727-9300 / $$$$ John Hawks Pub, 100 E. Wisconsin Ave., 414/272-3199 / $$$ Kathie’s Restaurant & Lounge, 633 W. Michigan St., 414/272-8410 / $$$ Menomonee Valley Food Court, 1721 W. Canal St., 414/645-6888 / $ Mi-key’s Milwaukee, 811 N. Jefferson St., 414/273-5397 / $$$$ 26 Brazilian Sabor Brazilian Churrascaria, 777 N. Water St., 414/431-3106 / $$$$ Breakfast The Original Pancake House, 2621 N. Downer Ave., 414/431-5055 / $ Brew Pubs Milwaukee Ale House, 233 N. Water St., 414/266-BEER / $$$ Rock Bottom Restaurant, 740 N. Plankinton Ave., 414/276-3030 / $$$ Buffet The Buffet, 1721 W. Canal St., 414/847-7881 / $$ FISH FRY Lakefront Palm Garden, 1872 N. Commerce St. 414/273-8300 / $$ The Rouge, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., 414/273-8222 / $$ French Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro, 3133 E. Newberry, 414/962-6300 / $$$ Chili CHILI LILI’S CHILI BAR, 525 E. Menomonee St., 414/897-0555 / $ Coffee Shops Alterra Coffee Roasters, 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr., 414/273-3747 / $$ Caffe Decco, 2308 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/345-5010 / $ Dryhootch of America, Inc., 1030 E. Brady St., 414/763-2785 / $ Kafevino, 330 E. Menomonee St., 414/224-4900 / $$ Chez Jacques, 1022 S. 1st St., 414/672-1040 / $$ Coquette Cafe, 316 N. Milwaukee St., 414/291-2655 / $$$ Frozen Custard Culver’s of Grand Avenue, 275 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/289-0310 / $ German Karl Ratzsch’s Restaurant, 320 E. Mason St., 414/276-2720 / $$$ Mader’s Restaurant, 1037-41 N. Old World Third St., 414/271-3377 / $$$ COMEDY Milwaukee’s Comedy Cafe, 615 E. Brady St., 414/291-5600 / $$ Irish Contemporary Broadway Bakery & Cafe, 241 N. Broadway, 414/431-2880 / $$ County Clare Pub & Restaurant, 1234 N. Astor St., 414/272-5273 / $$ Contemporary Fusion Roots Restaurant & Cellar, 1818 N. Hubbard St., 414/374-8480 / $$$ Continental Metro Bar & Cafe, 411 E. Mason St., 414/225-3254 / $$$ Brocach Irish Pub & Restaurant, 1850 N. Water St., 414/431-9009 / $$$ Mo’s Irish Pub, 142 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/272-0721 / $$ Italian Buca di Beppo, 1233 N. Van Buren St., 414/224-8672 / $$$ The Cafe, 509 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/271-7250 / $$$ Palms Bistro & Bar, 221 N. Broadway, 414/298-3000 / $$$ Cafe La Scala, Italian Comm. Ctr., 631 E. Chicago St., 414/223-2185 / $$ Sanford Restaurant, 1547 N. Jackson St., 414/276-9608 / $$$$ Calderone Club, 842 N. Old World Third St., 414/273-3236 / $$ Trocadero Gastrobar, 1758 N. Water St., 414/272-0205 / $$ Carini’s La Conca d’Oro, 3468 N. Oakland Ave., 414/963-9623 / $$$ Cuban Cubanitas, 728 N. Milwaukee St., 414/225-1760 / $$ Joey Buona’s, 500 N. Water St., 414/272-8662 / $$$ Deli Potbelly Sandwich Works, 135 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/226-0014 / $ Dinner Theater Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, 108 E. Wells St., 414/224-1761 / $$$$ Donut Shop Dunkin Donuts, 701 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/278-0442 / $ Libiamo Restaurant Tavern & Hall, 221 W. Galena St., 414/271-1155 / $$ Mimma’s Cafe, 1307 E. Brady St., 414/271-7337 / $$ Osteria del Mondo, 1028 E. Juneau Ave., 414/291-3770 / $$$ The Pasta Tree Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1503 N. Farwell Ave., 414/276-8867 / $$$ 27 Japanese Benihana – Japanese Steakhouse – Sushi Bar, 850 N. Plankinton Ave., 414/270-0890 / $$$$ Five O’Clock Steakhouse, 2416 W. State St., 342-3553 / $$$$ Kiku Japanese Restaurant, 202 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/270-1988 / $$$ Steak & Seafood Mo’s…A Place for Steaks, 720 N. Plankinton Ave., 414/272-0720 / $$$ NANAKUSA Japanese Restaurant, 408 E. Chicago St., 414/223-3200 / $$$ Butch’s Old Casino Steakhouse, 555 James Lovell St., 414/271-8111/ $$$ Mexican Botanas, 816 S. 5th St., 414/672-3755 / $$ The Capital Grille Milwaukee, 310 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/223-0600 / $$$ Cafe El Sol, 1028 S. 9th St., 414/384-3100 / $ Carnevor, 724 N. Milwaukee St., 414/223-2200 / $$$$ Charro Tacos & Tequila, 729 N. Milwaukee St., 414/431-5557 / $$ Mason Street Grill, 425 E. Mason St., 414/298-3131 / $$$$ La Fuente, 625 S. 5th St., 414/271-8595 / $$ Ward’s House of Prime, 540 E. Mason St., 414/223-0135 / $$$ Rio West Cantina, 2730 N. Humboldt Blvd., 414/562-5540 / $$ Pizza Palermo’s Pizza, 3301 W. Canal St., 414/643-0919 / $$ Sub Shops Jimmy John’s, 737 N. Water St., 414/227-1166 / $ 1344 E. Brady St., 414/272-3333 / $ 1532 W. Wells St., 414/344-1234 / $ Riverfront Pizzeria Bar & Grill, 509 E. Erie St., 414/277-1800 / $$ Subway Cafe, 124 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/212-8495 / $ Rustico, 223 N. Water St., 414/220-9933 / $$ tapas & burgers PUB & Grill Centercourt Pub & Grille, 1118 N. 4th. St., 414/226-2323 / $$ Red Rock Saloon, 1227 N. Water St., 414/431-0467 / $$ STACK’D BURGER BAR, 170 S. First St., 414/273-7800 / $$ The Red Accordion, 1137 N. Old World Third St., 414/273-5700 / $$ WINE BAR InDULGE WIne bar, 708 N. Milwaukee St., 414/390-WINE (9463) / $$$ PUBS & CLUBS Aura Lounge and Restaurant, 1011 N. Astor St. / 414/272-1011 Seafood Harbor House, 550 N. Harbor Dr., 414/395-4900 / $$$ Bar 333, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave., 414/276-1234 Molly Cool’s Seafood Tavern, 1110 N. Old World Third Street, 414/831-8862 / $$$ Blu, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., 414/273-8222 SMALL PLATE DINING Distil, 722 N. Milwaukee St., 414/220-9411 / $$$ Steak Dream Dance Steak, 1721 W. Canal St., 414/847-7883 / $$$$ Bar 360, 1721 W. Canal St., 414/847-7883 Branded, 500 W. Florida St., 414/374-4766 Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge, 1579 S. 9th St., 414/383-2620 Buckhead Saloon, 1044 Old World 3rd St., 414/390-0233 CHIC LOUNGE, 131 N. Jackson St., 414/763-9994 CLEAR, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave., 414/276-8686 Club Charlies, 320 E. Menomonee St., 414/763-8548 28 Fanatics Sports Central, 185 N. Jefferson St., 414/220-8338 Nuovo Centanni, 218 N. Water St., 414/221-6565 Fire Pit Sports Bar & Grill, 1721 W. Canal St., 414/847-7992 Old German Beer Hall,1009 N. Old World Third St., 414/226-2728 Garfield’s 502, 502 W. Garfield Ave., 414/374-4502 Safe House, 779 N. Front St., 414/271-2007 Horny Goat Hideaway, 2011 S. 1st St., 414/482-GOAT (4628) Shakers Cigar Bar, 422 S. 2nd St., 414/272-4222 Lobby Lounge, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave., 414/273-8222 Suite, 1101 N. Old World Third St., 414/270-9653 Lucille’s Rockin’ Pianos,1110 N. Old World Third St., 414/225-0304 Thief Wine Shop & Bar, 400 N. Water St., 414/277-7707 Major Goolsby’s, 340 W. Kilbourn Ave., 414/271-3414 Union Sports Annex, Marquette University, 414/288-7202 Miller Time Pub, 509 W. Wisconsin Ave., 414/271-BEER Whiskey Bar, 788 N. Jackson St., 414/312-8566 Milwaukee Brat House, 1013 N. Old World Third St., 414/273-8709 Nomad World Pub, 1401 E. Brady St., 414/224-8111 south/airport American Beer Belly’s, 512 W. Layton Ave., 414/481-5520 / $$ Chancery Pub & Restaurant, 4624 S. 27th St., 414/282-3350 / $ Cork ‘N Cleaver, 5311 S. Howell Ave., 414/481-2400 / $$$ Harmony Inn the Village, 5601 Broad St., 414/423-6899 / $$ Houlihan’s, 6331 S. 13th St., 414/570-3003 / $$ LakeCity Restaurant & Lounge, 5105 S. Howell Ave., 414/831-3659 / $$ American Bistro Sheridan’s, 5133 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy, 414/747-9800 / $$ European Continental Cafe Centraal, 2306 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 414/755-0378 / $$ Frozen Custard Culver’s of Milwaukee, 575 W. Layton Ave., 414/489-7777 / $ Kopp’s Frozen Custard, 7631 W. Layton Ave., 414/282-4312 / $ west American Chancery Pub & Restaurant, 7615 W. State St., Wauwatosa, 414/453-2300 / $ Chancery Pub & Restaurant, 2100 E. Mooreland Blvd, Waukesha, 262/549-1720 / $ Dave and Buster’s, 2201 N. Mayfair Rd., 414/454-0100 / $$ RJ’s Garden & Grill, 2303 N. Mayfair Rd., 414/774-2400 / $$ Saz’s State House, 5539 W. State St., 414/453-2410 / $$ American bistro Blue’s Egg, 317 N. 76th St., 414/299-3180 / $$ Belgian Cafe Cafe Hollendar, 7677 W. State St., 414/475-6771 / $$ BREAKFAST The Original Pancake House, 16460 W. Bluemound Rd., 414/771-3100 / $ Cajun/Creole Maxie’s Southern Comfort, 6732 W. Fairview Ave, 292-3969 / $$$$ Altitude, 6401 S. 13th St., 414/764-5300 / $$ Continental Eddie Martini’s, 8612 Watertown Plank Rd., 414/771-6680 / $$$ PUB & GRILL Coach’s Pub ‘N’ Grill, 5356 S. 13th St., 414/281-8175 Kopp’s Frozen Custard,18880 W. Bluemound Rd., 262/789-9490 / $ NEW GLOBAL AMERICAN Serbian Three Brothers Restaurant, 2414 S. St. Clair St., 414/481-7530 / $$ Steak & Seafood The Pub, 4747 S. Howell Ave., 414/615-8069 / $$$ VEGETARIAN CAFE TARRAGON, 2352 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 414/294-4300 / $$ PUBS & CLUBS Bistro 545, 545 W. Layton Ave., 414/482-4444 Scooter’s Sports Pub, 4747 S. Howell Ave., 414/481-8000 30 Frozen Custard Irish Pizza CRANKY AL’s, 6901 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, 414/258-5282 / $$$ Pizzeria Piccola, 7606 W. State St., 414/443-0800 / $$ Seafood McCormick & Schmick’s, 2550 N. Mayfair Rd., 414/475-0700 / $$$ Steak Brewski’s Steakhouse, 3024 W. Bluemound Rd., 414-312-7891 / $$$$ PUBS & CLUBS RJ’s Lounge, 2303 N. Mayfair Rd., 414/257-3400 northeast American Chancery Pub & Restaurant, 11046 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon, 262/241-3450 / $ Hubbard Park Lodge, 3565 N. Morris Blvd., 414/332-4207 / $$ Ovation American Grill, iPic Entertainment Center, 5800 N. Bayshore Dr., 414/963-8779 / $$ Diner Solly’s Grille, 4629 N. Port Washington Rd., 414/332-8808 / $ Frozen Custard Kopp’s Frozen Custard, 5373 N. Port Washington Rd., 414/961-3288 / $ MEXICAN Mo’s Irish Pub,10842 W. Bluemound Rd., 414/774-9782 / $$$ COA - The HEART of mexican street fOod, 5750 N. Port Washington Rd., 414/291-3770 / $$ Italian Seafood Il Mito Trattoria & Enoteca, 6917 W. North Ave., 414/443-1414 / $$ Maggiano’s Little Italy, 2500 N. Mayfair Rd., 414/978-1000 / $$$ Mr. B’s — A Bartolotta Steakhouse, 18380 W. Capitol Dr., 262/790-7005 / $$$ Ristorante Bartolotta, 7616 W. State St., 414/771-7910 / $$$ Mexican Charro Tacos & Tequila, 17800 W. Bluemound Rd., 262/782-7253 / $$ Jose’s Blue Sombrero, 20371 W. Bluemound Rd., 262/432-6667 / $$ The Anchorage, 4700 N. Port Washington Rd., 414/962-4710 / $$$ Devon Seafood Grill, 5715 N. Bayshore Dr., 414/967-9790 / $$$$ North/northwest American Allgauer’s in the Park, 11600 W. Park Pl., 414/359-9823 / $$ outlying areas American Anvil Pub & Grille, N70 W6340 Bridge Rd., Cedarburg, 262/376-2163 / $$ Chancery Pub & Restaurant, 207 Gas Light Dr., Racine, 262/632-0533 / $ Chancery Pub & Restaurant, 11900 108th St., Kenosha, 262/857-3540 / $ Geneva ChopHouse, 7036 Grand Geneva Way Lake Geneva, 262/248-8811 / $$$ Grand Cafe, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, 262/248-8811 / $ Brew Pubs Delafield Brewhaus, 3832 Hillside Dr., 262/646-7821 / $$ Cruise Dining Lake Geneva Cruise Line, 812 Wrigley Dr., Riviera Docks, 800/558-5911 / $$$ Dinner Theater Apple Holler Restaurant & Showplace, 5006 S. 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