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August 2013

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

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MILWAUKEE IRISH FEST, Aug. 15-18; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). See pages 8-9. LEBOWSKI FEST MILWAUKEE 2013, Aug. 16-17; Cathedral Square Park, Wells & Jefferson Streets. Outdoor screening of "The Big Lebowski" Aug. 16. Also bowling party at AMF West Lanes, 7505 W. Oklahoma Ave., Aug. 17. www.lebowskifest.com. MAM AFTER DARK, Aug. 16; Milwaukee Art Museum. Music, food and beer tasting. 5 p.m.-midnight. 4th ANNUAL MILWAUKEE DOMES ART FESTIVAL, Aug. 1618; Mitchell Park Horticultural Domes, 524 S. Layton Ave. SLINGER SPEEDWAY SLAMFEST, Aug. 17; Slinger Super Speedway, Hwy 41 and Highway 144 at 280 Cedar Creek Road, Slinger. www.slingersuperspeedway.com DOG DAYS AT LYNDEN SCULPTURE GARDEN, Aug. 17; Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd. Come for romping and/or picnicking (bring your own picnic). Noon-5 p.m. SIDEWALK SALE, Aug. 17-18; Historic Third Ward. Culinary treats and great buys in this historic neighborhood. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. VINTAGE BASEBALL GAMES/CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Aug. 18; Richfield Historical Park in Washington County, entrance Hwy. 164 by Nature Park. See baseball as it was played in the 1860s with three games. Also classic car display, tour of historic mill and house included in admission fee. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 262-6284221www.richfieldhistoricalsociety.org. MEXICAN FIESTA, Aug. 23-25; Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds). 383-7066. See page 36. MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL, Aug. 23-25; Port Washington Harbor, 20 minutes north of Milwaukee. Working Great Lakes ships, an Artisan's Marketplace, educational and historic activities and displays, two music stages, harbor tours, children's activities, food/beverage court, fireworks and a cardboard boat regatta.. 262-268-1132. See page 38. • Experience life aboard a WWII sub • Stroll the streets of a 19th century port town • Operate locks & sail a boat downriver • Fire up a 65-ton steam engine SAMPLE SATURDAYS, Aug. 24 & Aug. 31, Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. Sample the best brews offered by the Pabst Brewing Company. Must be 21 to participate. 1-4 p.m. 931-0808. WINGS OVER WAUKESHA, Aug. 24-25; Waukesha County Airport (Crites Field), from I-94, take exit 294, toward Waukesha (south), right (west) on Northview Road, right on Aviation Drive. Airshow with aerobatics acts, wing walkers, sky divers and contemporary and vintage military and civilian aircraft. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Sat, (extended hours for live band starting right after the airshow), 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. www.wingsoverwaukesha.com 110th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR HARLEYDAVIDSON, Aug. 29-Sept. 1; Summertfest grounds and locations throughout the metro area. See page 46. SENIOR CELEBRATION, Aug. 30; Milwaukee County Zoo. Guests 55 and older are admitted free. (parking not included.) 256-5412. THIRD WARD ART FESTIVAL, Aug. 31-Sept. 1; Historic Third Ward. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 120 juried artists, food & live music. Get the free mobile app at: http://gettag.mobi 13

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