An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT MILWAUKEE YARDS, through Sept. 8; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservancy (The Domes), 524 S. Layton Blvd. Milwaukee yards run from kitsch to classy and all are on display in the show dome of Milwaukee's landmark horticultural center. Visitors can go from backyard to tropical and desert climates in two other domes. 30 AMERICANS, through Sept. 8; Milwaukee Art Museum. Drawn from the Rubell Collection of Contemporary Art in Miami, the exhibit showcases works by many of the most important African American artists of the last three decades. Includes paintings, drawings, photography, videos , sculptures and mixed-media installations. Also running concurrently are separate installations featuring works by 30 Wisconsin African American artists, works in the museum's collection by African American artists and the five-channel video installation "Question Bridge: Black Males." See pg. 35. BUGS ON THE BALCONY, through Sept. 30; Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. The south balcony houses a giant build-a-bug activity, bug's-eye goggles, the a"maze"ing insect play tables,and a 6-foot beehive climbing structure. Outdoor seating for bring-your-own picnicking. 390-5437. MILWAUKEE IN MINIATURE, through Dec. 31; Milwaukee County Historical Society, 910 N. Old World 3rd St. Milwaukee's treasured historical landmarks in miniature form – 16 scale models of Milwaukee's buildings as they Apollo Cafe 1310 E. Brady ¨ 414-272-2233 Your destination for traditional Greek recipes handed down through generations, where an interior that is a contemporary interpretation of the classical Apollo adds to the European atmosphere. 18 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 appeared at the turn of the century, created by Milwaukeean Ferdinand Aumueller. 273-8288. TATTOO: FLASH ART OF AMUND DIETZEL, July 3-fall 2013; Milwaukee Art Museum. In conjunction with Harley-Davidson's 110th anniversary celebration, the museum presents its first tattoo exhibition, highlighting the work of Amund Dietzel, who came to Milwaukee in 1913. The exhibition highlights a collection of Dietzel's "flash" (tattoo design drawings). ART EN FLUERS: THE WORLD AT OUR FINGERTIPS, July 19-21; Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 W. Wells St. Four Wisconsin member organizations of the Garden Club of America present a special exhibition in the museum's special exhibit hall as flower designers, horticulturists and photographers compete for top awards. DO M E THEATER/ PLANETARI UM THE DANIEL M. SOREF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOME THEATER & PLANETARIUM at 800 W. Wells St. within the Milwaukee Public Museum complex offer visitors three unique visual experiences in one venue. Choose between 3D films, planetarium shows or giant-screen films. mpm.edu. The Dome Theater has undergone the first upgrade in a multi-year revitalization project. In addition to planetarium and 2D giant screen shows, the 263 seat theater is now equipped with 3D capabilities. With the addition of the 3D system, guests are now able to tailor their theater visit with the experience of their choice.