Key Milwaukee

January 2013

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

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It is with particular excitement that I welcome you to Milwaukee County in January, as January 31st marks the 167th birthday of the City of Milwaukee. It���s hard to know what residents of Juneautown and Kilbourntown had in mind when they decided to unify their cities and form Milwaukee, but the city that resulted and the County that grew from it have much to offer today. For classic winter fun, the Slice of Ice in Red Arrow Park in Downtown Milwaukee offers ice-skating and Water Town Hill is always a favorite sledding spot. If you like viewing the city from indoors, you���re sure to love Skywaukee, Historic Milwaukee Inc.���s winter walking tour of the city���s skywalks. Entertainment is never hard to find and the arts can be experienced with classics like Jane Austen���s Sense and Sensibility staged by the Milwaukee Repertory Theater or twists on the classics like Skylight Music Theatre���s The Mischievous World of Gilbert and Sullivan. No matter what you choose to do in Milwaukee County, I hope you enjoy your time with us. Sincerely, Chris Abele, Milwaukee County Executive Milwaukee enjoyed an unusually warm winter last year, pleasing all but the hardiest residents. No matter what the weather, people in this town get out and enjoy a wide variety of entertainment and activities. We are particularly proud of the performing arts in Milwaukee. Our symphony, ballet, and professional theatre are top notch. Every week, throughout the winter, our stages come alive with wonderful presentations. Venues for those performances are remarkable, too. Downtown's historic Pabst Theater, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, and the Milwaukee Theatre all have rich traditions. We are a community that values the arts, and we maintain notable sites for music, drama and dance. We also enjoy athletic competition. NBA basketball, indoor soccer, and college basketball keep our sports arenas busy. Enthusiastic fans keep downtown hopping. People who live in Milwaukee do not stay home in the winter, and visitors are encouraged to join the fun. Sincerely, Tom Barrett, Mayor

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