An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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SPECIAL EVENTS Complete address of sites and phone numbers are listed with first mention. Telephone Area Code 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirm events when possible; listings are subject to change. on designing, building, remodeling, decorating and landscaping. Identify the latest land developments, talk with home builders and research projects. Tour 2013 Kitchen Inspiration and Man Cave layouts and hear seminars and cooking demos. mbaonline.org. MILWAUKEE WINTER FEST, through Dec. 31; Delta Center. More than 50 different rides, activities and attractions. Indoor zip line, roller rink, radar snowball pitch, wrecking ball, Majestic Mountain Theatre Stage, Velcro wall, and a polar caf��. MilwaukeeWinterFest.com MAM AFTER DARK, Jan. 18; Milwaukee Art Museum. Salsa returns to After Dark, with a ten-piece band and dancers. 5 p.m.midnight. HOLIDAY LIGHTS FESTIVAL, through Dec. 31; Downtown Milwaukee. MIND OVER MILWAUKEE, through Feb. 24; Stackner Cabaret, Patty and Jay Baker Theater Complex, 108 E. Wells St. Mentalist Marc Salem brings his interactive stage show for an experience that will leave you astounded. 224-9490. MILWAUKEE COUNTY WINTER FARMERS MARKET, Saturdays, through April 13; Tommy Thompson Youth Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St. 8 a.m.-noon. HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS, Dec. 31; BMO Harris Bradley Center, 1001 N. Fourth St. Traditional family event on New Year���s Eve with the 85th season of high-flying basketball.1 & 6 p.m. ROUND THE WORLD NEW YEAR���S EVE PARTY, Dec. 31; Safe House, 779 N. Front St. Celebrate at 3 p.m. (midnight in Moscow), then each hour as the dateline passes spy capitals -Athens, Paris, Rome and more. Food and drinks to match. 271-2007. NEW YEAR���S EVE FAMILY CELEBRATION, Dec. 31; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd). A night of entertainment, music and food. 649-9800. POLAR BEAR PLUNGE, Jan. 1; Milwaukee lakefront. Noon. POLAR BEAR DIP, Jan. 1; Port Washington lakefront, 2 p.m. TARGET FREE FIRST THURSDAY, Jan. 3; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. Admission is free for individuals and families. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 224-3200. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PIRATE, Jan. 3; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Interactive storytelling about why pirates wore an eye patch and one gold earring, how to talk like a pirate and why prisoners walked the plank. 278-2702. FAMILY FREE DAY AT THE ZOO, Jan. 5; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 256-5412. WONDERFUL WORLD OF WEDDINGS, Jan. 5-6; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. Bridal-related products and services. Latest fashions and what's new. Two fashion shows daily. Prizes, gifts and handouts. 262367-5500. PIRATE CAMP, Jan. 11-12; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Single-day camps for swashbucklers ages four and five. BUILDING LIFESTYLES: HOME BUILDING & REMODELING SHOW, Jan. 11-13; Delta Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Ideas 12 LIGHT UP THE GARDEN, Jan. 13; Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., River Hills. Family workshop to make a lantern (or bring your own), followed by a lantern-lit walk through the garden, then hot cider and cookies. 3 p.m. 446-8794. MONSTER JAM, Jan. 18-19; BMO Harris Bradley Center. The 12 feet-tall, 10,000 pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. 800-745-3000. GALLERY NIGHT & DAY, Jan. 18-19; Downtown Milwaukee. Gallery hopping Friday night and all day Saturday. See pages 24 and 36. MILWAUKEE BOAT SHOW, Jan 18-27; Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin's largest boating exposition with over 300 boats from over 75 manufacturers. milwaukeeboatshow.com. 29TH ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, Jan. 20; Marcus Center. 1 p.m. 273-7121, ext. 211. SAMSON STOMP AND ROMP, Jan. 20; Milwaukee County Zoo. The main 5K run officially takes off at 9:30 a.m.; a variety of other race distances follow. All proceeds benefit the zoo���s animal collection, with an emphasis on the relatives of Samson, the silverback gorilla (1950-1981). DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, Jan.20; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. 1 p.m. YO GABBA GABBA, Jan. 21; Riverside Theater, 116 W. Wisconsin Ave. Dance & sing along with all your favorite friends from Nick Jrs��� smash hit. 3 & 6 p.m. PORT WASHINGTON FARMERS MARKET, Jan. 26; First Congregational Church, 135 N. Webster St., Port Washington. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. RUMMAGE-A-RAMA, Jan. 26-27; Wisconsin Products Pavilion, Wisconsin State Fair Park. indoor flea-market event featuring antiques, collectibles, and hobby items from local dealers, overstock and closeouts from local business owners, and rummage sales by everyday people. 375-2024. BREWERS ON DECK 2013; Jan. 27; Delta Center. Autographs and free photos from Milwaukee Brewers players and coaches, free interactive games, clinics, Q&A sessions and game shows with players, coaches and broadcasters, the latest Brewers merchandise, and more. Adults $15 in advance, $20 at the door; Children $9 in advance, $15 at the door. Tickets available the day of the event at Delta Center box office (cash only). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. SEVENTH ANNUAL CHILI BOWL, Jan. 27; Potawatomi Bingo Casino Expo Center, 1721 W. Canal St. See page 57 for details.