An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EXHIBIT S AT HOME WITH FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT, continuing; The S.C. Johnson Gallery, 1520 Howe St., Racine. Gallery on Wright-designed campus features the famed architect's Usonia Vision of the American Home. Open for tours Fridays and Saturdays. No admission charge. Call 262-260-2154 or visit scjohnson.com/visit for additional tour information. LES PAUL: THE WIZARD OF WAUKESHA, continuing; Waukesha County Museum, 101 W. Main St., Waukesha. Permanent exhibit with one-of-a-kind artifacts and displays that tell the story of Waukesha native Les Paul and how he changed the music world. lespaulexperience.org. TATTOO: FLASH ART OF AMUND DIETZEL, through Oct. 13; Milwaukee Art Museum. In conjunction with HarleyDavidson'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). DINOSAURS UNDER GLASS, through Nov. 3; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservancy (The Domes). Four model dinosaurs, ranging in length from 9 to 16 feet, are nestled among plants of the tropical dome. Allosaurus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Dromaeosaurus are easily viewed from the walking paths. Educational, interpretive signage and interactive elements are located throughout the exhibit. FALL INTO THE '50s - MUM SHOW, through Nov. 10; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes), 524 S. Layton Blvd. Chrysanthemum-filled landscape fir this seasonal exhibition in the show dome. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 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 appeared at the turn of the century. 273-8288. THE SCOOP ON POOP, through Jan. 14; Milwaukee Public Museum. 800 W. Wells St. With a tactful blend of good science and fun, An investigation of what poop is and how animals and humans use it. Visitors listen in on an animal's digestive system, learn the language of poop in countries around the world, examine fecal samples in a veterinarian's lab, compete in dung beetle races, track wild animals by clues left in scat and meet a dinosaur dung detective. THOMAS SULLY: PAINTED PERFORMANCE, Oct. 11-Jan. 5; Milwaukee Art Museum. See KEY Cover feature. D O M E T HE AT E R / P L A N E TA R I U M THE DANIEL M. SOREF NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOME THEATER & PLANETARIUM, 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. Dome Theater shows: PORT WASHINGTON VETERANS BOOK PROJECT: OBJECTS FOR DEPLOYMENT, through Nov. 10; Milwaukee Art Museum. Library of books authored collaboratively by artist Monica Haller and dozens of veterans who have been affected by the current American wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and have archived their experiences. ASHLEY JANKE: nAbr GALLERY, through Dec. 1; Lynden Sculpture Garden. An outdoor iteration of Janke's nAbr gallery has been constructed on the grounds. Consisting only of studded walls without a ceiling, nAbr houses artists selected by Janke for a series of rotating exhibitions over the course of a year. FORREST MYERS: DOMESTICATED MONUMENTALISM, through Dec. 1; Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., River Hills. Lynden celebrates the unveiling of Quartet, 1967/2013 with an exhibition of Myers' maquettes, furniture and metal paintings curated by Nicholas Frank. A WORKING RANCH BY JIM BROZEK, through Dec.13; Grohmann Museum, 1000 N. Broadway. Milwaukee photographer Jim Brozek presents a striking visual meditation on life and work on an American ranch. Working on a New Mexico ranch in the late 1970s and early '80s, Brozek captured the essence of ranching life and all of its nuances. 277-2300. . MILWAUKEE IN MINIATURE, through Dec. 31; Milwaukee 18 Picture yourself in Port Washington in the fall – the perfect time to explore the historic charms and exciting new shopping spots of this lakeside city. Historic walking tours take you past our lighthouses and through the historic district. Ride your bike through fall foliage on our county trails, or hike nearby natural areas. Then top your day by enjoying excellent dining and trademark hospitality! www.visitportwashington.com Download our free mobile app 1-800-719-4881