Key Milwaukee

June 2017

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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u June 24-25 Cedarburg Strawberry Festival See page 29. cedarburgfestivals.org u June 25 Riveredge River Valley Bike Ride Ride down bustling small town roads and quiet country lanes, experience majestic forests, prairies, and pastures. Seven great routes to choose from for riders of every age & experience level. riveredgenaturecenter.org Fireman's Park, Newburg u June 28 Sunset Zoofari Dance the night away with live bands and see the animals at night. Milwaukee County Zoo u June 28 Big Bang Fireworks Spectacular annual display. Lakefront u June 28-July 2/July4- July 9 (closed July 3) Summerfest The world's largest music festival, now in its 50th year. For 11 days, more than 800 bands play across the 11 stages. See page 8 and 72. Summerfest Grounds u June 30 & July 1 Grillin' in Grafton & Independence Day Celebration BBQ Competition, a parade, delicious food, live music, Grafton's own firework show, and fun for all ages. Centennial Park, Grafton THEATER u Through June 11 Skylight Music Theatre: Sweeney Todd A broken barber's life is stolen from him by an unscrupulous judge. Watch him find bloody revenge through a cut- throat alliance with the lonely and enterprising Mrs. Lovett and her unsavory pies. Cabot Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center u June 1-18 Milwaukee Rep: McGuire Story behind Al McGuire, Marquette University basketball coach. Stackner Cabaret, Milwaukee Repertory Theater u June 2-4 Dainty Rogue Productions: Doctor Who Next Act Theater u June 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18 Barefoot in the Park In this comedy, newlyweds try to make their less than perfect apartment into a home. Obstacles lead them to question if their marriage will last. Waukesha Civic Theatre u June 8-10, 15-17, 22-24 Summerstage Little Women Four young sisters struggle to keep their family going while their father is away in the Civil War. Each strives to find her true self as sibling rivalry and illness cast their shadows. Lapham Peak u June 20-25 Beautiful-The Carole King Musical Watch the true story of King's path to stardom as a solo musician. Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center DANCE u June 1-4 The Milwaukee Ballet: Mirror Mirror The story of Snow White retold as a combination of a dream and a nightmare. Uihlein Hall, Marcus Center u June 9-11 Milwaukee Symphony: Tango Caliente Watch dancers perform to Tango and Latin American music. Marcus Center u June 17 Tango 21 Dance Theater: Feathers An original production combining music, spoken word, dance, and an Argentine tango class with the cast after the show. Next Act Theatre EXHIBITS u Through June 25 How Posters Work The collection of more than 80 posters shows how designers have used psychology and storytelling to engage with viewers. Milwaukee Art Museum 14 keymilwaukee.com g HAPPENINGS Urban sculpture installation enhances Wisconsin Avenue Sculpture Milwaukee, an outdoor urban sculp- ture experience in downtown Milwaukee, is on view June 1 – Oct. 22. Featuring 22 sculptures by 21 artists, the pieces are positioned along Wisconsin Avenue from 6th Street to O'Don- nell Park. Free to the public. The installation includes internationally renowned artists. Santiago Calatrava

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