An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 the exhibitin 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. Lynden celebrates the unveiling of Quartet, 1967/2013 with an exhibition of Myers' maquettes, furniture and metal paintings curated by Nicholas Frank. COMED Y DAVID SEDARIS, Nov. 1; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 286-3663. KATT WILLIAMS, Nov. 1; US Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. 800-745-3000. DANCE ROMEO & JULIET, Oct. 31-Nov. 3; Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Ballet Company tells the story of the doomed lovers caught between feuding families. 902-2103. EXHIBITS AT HOME WITH FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT, continuing; The S.C. Johnson Gallery, 1520 Howe St., Racine. Gallery on Wrightdesigned 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. 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. 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, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., River Hills. An outdoor iteration of Janke's nAbr gallery has been constructed on the grounds. Consisting only of studded walls without a ceilng, 18 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 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. THOMAS SULLY: PAINTED PERFORMANCE, through Jan. 5; Milwaukee Art Museum. This American Old Master created dynamic characters that play their parts on canvas, in performances staged in paint. Includes 19th century celebrities from President Andrew Jackson to stars of the international stage, and theatrical classics from Cinderella to Macbeth. A GRAND AVENUE CHRISTMAS, Nov. 22-Jan. 5; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. 931-0808. CURRENTS 36: DIRK SKREBER, Nov. 22-March 2; Milwaukee Art Museum. Skreber is best known for his paintings and sculptures that portray catastrophic events. Aerial views of buildings submerged in flood waters and scenes of violent car accidents are depicted with a calm detachment that infuse the paintings with an uncomfortable tension. THE NUTCRACKER SUITE, Nov. 23-Jan.5; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes). Holiday floral show includes a myriad of poinsettias around a 30-foot holiday tree, scenes of toy soldiers in battle with mice, the enchanting Land of Snow—and every child's dream, the Land of Sweets. BMO HARRIS BANK'S HOLIDAY DISPLAY, Dec. 2-Jan. 6; Lobby of the BMO Harris Bank, 770 N. Water St. Incredible display of stuffed animals. See KEY Attractions for hours. For each visitor to the display, BMO Harris Bank will donate $5 to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. DOME THE 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.