An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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SPECIAL EVENTS Hit all the hot spots. Complete address of sites and phone numbers are listed with first mention. Telephone Area Code 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirm events when possible; listings are subject to change. For a complete list of 2014 events, visit KeyMilwaukee.com. THE NUTCRACKER SUITE HOLIDAY SHOW, through Jan. 5;, 524 Mitchell Park Conservatory, The Dome, 524 S. Layton Blvd.. The popular ballet is reinterpreted as the holiday floral show. Poinsettias surround a 30-foot holiday tree. Stroll past scenes of toy soldiers in battle with mice, the enchanting Land of Snow and the Land of Sweets. A GRAND AVENUE CHRISTMAS, through Jan. 5; Pabst Mansion, 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. 931-0808. MILWAUKEE COUNTY WINTER FARMERS MARKET, Saturdays, through April 19; Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, "The Domes." 9 a.m.-1 p.m. facebook.com/mcwfm. WINTER BREAK, Dec. 30 & 31 and Jan. 1-3; Betty Brinn Children's Museum, 929 E. Wisconsin Ave. Workshops offered at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. 390-5437. ART SHOW & SALE, through Jan. 26; Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Ave. "Cash and Carry" show featuring original artwork by local artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun. POLAR BEAR PLUNGE, Jan.1; Milwaukee's Bradford Beach. Running into and quickly out of frigid Lake Michigan is a New Year's Day tradition for some Milwaukeeans. visitbrookfield.com Breakaway to Brookfield! Minutes from Milwaukee, just off I- 94. With 13 hotels, 200+ shopping opportunities and 150+ restaurants, you'll see why we say "Brookfield--stay, shop, eat and have fun!" TARGET FREE FIRST THURSDAY, Jan. 2; Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Dr. No admission charge all day from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 224-3200. FAMILY FREE DAY, Jan. 4; Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. Free admission; regular parking and concession fees still apply. 256-5412. WONDERFUL WORLD OF WEDDINGS, Jan. 4-5; Wisconsin Expo Center, Wisconsin State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. Bridal-related products and services. Latest fashions and what's new. WisconsinWeddingShow.com. MBA BUILDING LIFESTYLES: HOME BUILDING & REMODELING, Jan. 10-12; Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. 800-745-3000. MAM AFTER DARK, Jan. 17; Milwaukee Art Museum. The theme is "Baile! (Dance)." Members of Gifted Souls Milwaukee perform sizzling salsa, bachata, and more to the Latin jazz beats of Chicago's six-piece Rica Obsesion. Salsa and margarita sampling bars. 6 p.m.-midnight. 800-388-1835 visitbrookfield.com/KM Follow us on Twitter and visit our page on Facebook Say goodbye to your old routine. Breakaway! To Brookfield, Wisconsin 10 MONSTER JAM 2014; Jan. 17-18; BMO Harris Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. 800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com. GALLERY NIGHT & DAY, Jan. 17-18; Downtown Milwaukee. Gallery hopping Friday night and all day Saturday. See page 22.