Key Milwaukee

May 2011

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

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ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT Complete address of sites and phone numbers are listed with first mention. Area codes of phone numbers are 414 unless shown otherwise. Please confirm events when possible; listings subject to change. For updates and links to Web sites, visit www.KeyMilwaukee.com. MUSIC NOTE: At Potawatomi Bingo Casino, no one under 21 is allowed in the theater under any circumstances. TRINITY • THREE IRISH PUBS LIVE MUSIC, Trinity • Three Irish Pubs, 125 E. Juneau Ave. 5/6 Alex Wilson, 5/7 Southbound, 5/13 Dan Harvey, 5/14 Superfly, 5/20 Old Mil, 5/21 Todd Bryant Band, 5/27 Marc Ballini, 5/28 Zachary Wade Project. 10 p.m. Trolley to and from Brewers home games. On Friday and Saturday nights, ride the trolley between Trinity, The Harp, The Black Rose and RC's. COUNTY CLARE LIVE MUSIC, County Clare pub/restaurant, 1234 N. Astor St. Call for schedule. 272-5273. ROCK OF AGES, April 29-May 1; Milwaukee Theatre, 500 W. Kilbourn Ave. Tony Award-nominated musical features American Idol finalist Constantine Maroulis. In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city rocker. An arena-rock love story told through the hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison Asia, Whitesnake and more. BLUE OCTOBER, May 5; Pabst Theater, 144 E. Wells St. 8 p.m. 286-3663. PETE ZIMMER JAZZ QUARTET, May 6-7; Wilson Center for the Arts, 19805 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield. New York City-based drummer and Waukesha native. 8 p.m. 262-781-9520. MARVIN PLAYS MARVIN, May 6-8; Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Pops concert with Marvin Hamlisch. 273-7206. OLD SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL, May 7; U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Party "old school" style with r&b/funk leg- ends The Bar-Kays, Sugarfoot's Ohio Players, ConFunkShun, Slave and Zapp, along with gospel/r&b singer and stage and film actress Shirley Murdock. 7:30 p.m. KIDS: PAJAMA JAMBOREES, May 11; Marcus Center. Classical “pops” concert for children and their families from Festival Symphony. 8 p.m. TCHAIKOVSKY'S FIFTH, May 13-15; Marcus Center. Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra classical concert. VENUS AND ADONIS/DIDO AND AENEAS, May 13-15, 18-19, 21-22; Marcus Center. Florentine Opera Company presents a sensuous double-bill featuring two timeless Baroque works: The earliest surviving British opera and the first English operatic mas- terpiece. ASIA, May 14; Pabst Theater. 8 p.m. RICK SPRINGFIELD, May 18-21; Potawatomi Bingo Casino, Northern Lights Theater, 1921 W. Canal St. 8 p.m. 847-7922, 800-745- 3000. THE IDIOT, May 19-29; Off the Wall Theater, 127 E. Wells St. A profoundly passionate story of Russian love and jealousy, spiritu- alism and despair, music and dance. Fourteen diverse actors tell Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s story, along with Russian songs and dances.327-3552 or www.offthewalltheatre.com. Serving Breakfast and Extensive Sandwich and Dinner Menu Including Homemade Soups and a Variety of Salads Delivering: 10am-2pm ($20 minimum order. $2 delivery charge) EARLY MORNING • LATE NIGHT Sun - Wed 7am – 10pm Thurs 7am – 3 am Fri/Sat 7am – 3:30am Call for our daily specials or visit our web site for more information Corner of State & Van Buren Free Parking • Outdoor Dining 224-6400 • Fax: 224-6401 • www.mykonoscafe.com ADDING MACHINE, May 20-June 12; Cabot Theatre, Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway. Skylight Opera Theatre pres- ents this adaptation of Elmer Rice’s 1923 Expressionist drama. It tells the story of Mr. Zero, who after 25 years of service to his company is replaced by a mechanical adding machine. In a vengeful rage, he murders his boss. This stylish and stylized pro- duction follows Zero’s journey to the afterlife in the Elysian Fields where he is given one last chance for romance and redemption. 291-7800. THE NUALA KENNEDY AND ANDREA BEATON DUO, May 21; Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W. Wisconsin Ave. Furious fiddling, enchanting flute, gorgeous singing, and high-energy step dancing. 7:30 p.m. 345-8800. BON JOVI, May 21; Bradley Center, 1001 N. 4th St. MACEO PARKER, May 21; Wilson Center, Brookfield. Sideman for luminaries James Brown, Ray Charles, George Clinton, or Bootsy Collins—to more recent collaborations with the Dave Matthews Band and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. 8 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 17 Authentic Greek Cuisine

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