An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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MILWAUKEE TENNIS CLASSIC, Sept. 13-15; The Town Club, 7950 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Fox Point. Collegiate men's tennis teams from Marquette, Wisconsin-Madison, US Air Force Academy and Ball State and women's teams from Marquette, Colorado State, Florida International and Western Michigan compete at 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. daily. HIDDEN RIVER ART FESTIVAL, Sept. 14-15; Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. See KEY Cover Feature, pages 8-9. ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY, Sept. 14; Milwaukee County Zoo. Colorful crafts, behind-the-scenes tours of Elephant Barns and elephant talks and presentations. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ORCHID SHOW, Sept. 14-15; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes), 524 S. Layton Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 649-9800. 23rd ANNUAL FALL HOME & REMODELING SHOW, Sept. 20-22; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Expo Center, 640 S. 84th St. milwaukeenari.org. MILWAUKEE RIVER CHALLENGE, Sept. 21; Milwaukee and Menomonee rivers, downtown Milwaukee. College and club rowing teams compete. Starts at 25th and Canal Streets on the Menomonee River, proceeds east to the junction with the Milwaukee River, then heads north toward the finish line at Schlitz Park, just below Pleasant Street. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 608-658-6175. BAYVIEW BASH, Sept. 21; Kinnickinnic Avenue between Potter Street and Clement Avenue. Live music, children's area, art, vendors and demonstrations. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. bayviewbash.org WINE & HARVEST FESTIVAL, Sept. 21-22; Cedarburg. 41st annual festival. See page 21. US BANK & FOX 6 NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHT, Sept. 19; Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave.Free admission on the third Thursday of every month from 5 - 8 p.m. 390-5437. • 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 DOG DAYS AT LYNDEN, Sept. 21; Lynden Sculpture Garden 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., River Hills. Dogs welcome every month on third Saturday. Also a great picnic opportunity. 12-5 p.m. 446-8794. DOORS OPEN MILWAUKEE, Sept. 21-22; Downtown Milwaukee. Opens the doors to scores of buildings free-of-charge. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 277-7795. http://doorsopenmilwaukee.org/about/ SUNDAY NATURE WALK, Sept. 22; Lynden Sculpture Garden. Naturalist Naomi Cobb visits the back acre and observes native plants and trees, aquatic life in the ponds and numerous birds, insects and mammals. Free with admission. 2-3 p.m. WWE SMACKDOWN, Sept. 24: BMO Harris Bradley Center. MILWAUKEE FILM FESTIVAL, Sept. 26-Oct. 10; 755-1965. www.milwaukee-film.org HARVEST FAIR, Sept. 27-29; Wisconsin State Fair Park. See page 40. WORLD BEEF EXPO 2013, Sept. 27-29; Wisconsin State Fair Park, Coliseum. worldbeefexpo.com 2013 MILWAUKEE NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR, Sept. 29; Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. Noon-3:30 p.m. Get the free mobile app at: http://gettag.mobi 13